Khonsur

Background
Founded: Approximately 4,000 years ago

A desert nation with absolutely no interest in the conflict between Arcadia and Mercia. Due to their advancements in the medical field both Arcadia and Mercia try to keep on good terms with them.

While the general region of Khonsur is mostly made up of desert and mountains, the capital city itself is a metropolis built on top of the ocean.

Politics
Khonsur is ruled by an individual more historically known as a "Prophet". Although the meaning is lost in modern times, the current ruler still holds the title. The role of the Prophet is much like that of a king or an emperor, and is charged with overseeing all the politics of a country. The name comes from the leader's role in reading the stars, and advising their people what the coming year will bring. The current leader of Khonsur is the Prophet Iahkhet.

Technology
Khonsur's most historical display of technology and architecture is building their capital city atop the ocean. A small part of the capital is situated on land, and the rest is built atop a vast network of stone and marble bridges and piers.

Culture
People in Khonsur speak the common language (as a result of hundreds of years of trading), but the nation also has its own language mostly only used for traditional things (such as birthdays, etc).

Economy
Khonsur does trade with more with Arcadia, and are the world's leading export on medicine.

Holidays
Khonsur has an annual festival to do with their current Prophet, and it is supposed to ensure good health all year round. (Caelan performs the same ceremony for everyone in the Catacombs)

There is also an annual practice where the prophet gives a yearly forecast at the beginning of every year where they read the brightness/alignments of the stars and planets for omens. It is something the Khonsur leader does with the research/written examples of their predecessors, which are secret only to them (and Mercian/Arcadian leaders, who have confirmed this is not magic).

Immigration/Travel
Overall, it seems as if Khonsur is closer to Arcadia in terms of travel and trade. As a result there are many Khonsurians who've moved to Arcadia, which also explains the growing presence of hybrids in the kingdom.

