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* 80% [[Ortalykshilar]] (human)
 
* 80% [[Ortalykshilar]] (human)
 
* 10% Other [[Human]]
 
* 10% Other [[Human]]
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* 5% Elves
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* 5% [[Ælf]]
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* 5% Other, predominantly [[Dwarves]], [[Orcs]]
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* 5% Other, mostly [[Dweorg]], [[Grendel]]
 
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| founded_date    = [[1 IM]]
 
| founded_by      = [[Zhurek Dynasty]]
 
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Ortalyk is the largest human populated nation in [[Otan]].  Many factors including it's size, population, central location and apparent willingness to trade with non-human races, Ortalyk remains a dominant influence in most aspects of world politics.
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[[Ortalyk]] boasts the largest population (human or otherwise) of any nation in [[Otan]].  Many factors including it's size, population, central location and apparent eagerness to trade with non-human races, [[Ortalyk]] remains a dominant influence in most aspects of world politics.
  
 
== Population ==
 
== Population ==
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The bulk of the Ortalyk nation is made up of the [[Ortalykshilar]] people, who have presumably existed in the region since before the year 1 [[In Memoriam|IM]].
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[[File:OrtalykMap.JPG|thumb|400px|A Political Map of Ortalyk]]
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The bulk of the [[Ortalyk|Tsardom of Ortalyk]] is made up of the [[Ortalykshilar]] people, who have presumably existed in the region since before the year [[1 IM]].
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In recent times, particularly in the northwest regions of the [[Ortalyk]], other humanoid races including [[Ælf]]es, [[Dweorg]]es and even [[Grendel]] have been trading and occasionally setting in the region.  Most settlers are typically in service of the massive trade routes, however many settle thanks to the high levels of security provided by the nation's leader, [[Batil Zhurek|Tsar Batil Zhurek]].  There are small enclaves of [[Ælf]]es inhabiting the woodland areas.  
  
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In recent times, particularly in the northwest regions of the Ortalyk, other humanoid races including Elves, Dwarves and even Orcs have been trading and occasionally setting in the region.  Most settlers are typically in service of the massive trade routes, however many settle thanks to the high levels of security provided by the nation's leader, [[Batil Zhurek|Tsar Batil Zhurek]].  There are small enclaves of Elves inhabiting the woodland areas. 
 
 
== Geography ==
 
== Geography ==
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[[Ortalyk]] is a huge country bordering several other nations and the ocean in the east.  At 156,1000 square miles it is the third largest country in [[Otan]].  It features 28 cities that are divided between 8 provinces and one territory.  The [[Astanals River]] flows nearly the length of the country from the city of [[Karagay]] all the way to the capitol of [[Kala Astanals]].
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===Ortalyk Regions===
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[[Ortalyk]] is made up of 9 distinct provinces, each under the control and supervision of a [[Boyar]].  Unless otherwise directed by the Tsar, the Boyar will appoint and administer the Governors of the settlements within their provinces.  They Boyar will also raise and administer a military force to represent their province in the country's overall military force.  The number of troops to be supplied is relational to the population of the province.
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====[[Astanals Province]]====
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[[File:AstanalsProvince.JPG|thumb|200px|link=Astanals Province|[[Astanals Province]]]]
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{|  style="text-align: center; float:right; margin-left: 10px; padding: 10px; border-style: solid;"
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|+ Astanals Province Statistics
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! Land mass (sq. mi.) &nbsp;
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| 3,260
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|-
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! Rural population &nbsp;
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| 285,736
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|-
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! Urban population &nbsp;
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| 83,984
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|-
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! Total population &nbsp;
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| 369,720
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|}
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The [[Astanals Province]] is home to the nation's capitol, the largest city on [[Otan]].  The major settlements are as follows:
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* [[Kala Astanals]] (pop 77,779) - provincial and national capitol
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* [[Uyenki]] (pop 6,205)
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<br style="clear: both;">
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====Gemlok Province====
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[[File:GemlockProvince.JPG|thumb|200px|link=Astanals Province|[[Gemlok Province]]]]
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{|  style="text-align: center; float:right; margin-left: 10px; padding: 10px; border-style: solid;"
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|+ Gemlok Province Statistics
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! Land mass (sq. mi.) &nbsp;
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| 9,292
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|-
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! Rural population &nbsp;
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| 601,599
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|-
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! Urban population &nbsp;
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| 22,393
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|-
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! Total population &nbsp;
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| 623,992
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|}
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The [[Gemlok Province]] is one of the least populated regions of the country.  The major settlements are as follows:
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* [[Gemlok]] (pop 8,823) - provincial capitol
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* [[Kokterek]] (pop 13,571)
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<br style="clear: both";>
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====Kalampir Province====
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[[File:KalampirProvince.JPG|thumb|200px|link=Astanals Province|[[Kalampir Province]]]]
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{|  style="text-align: center; float:right; margin-left: 10px; padding: 10px; border-style: solid;"
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|+ Kalampir Province Statistics
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! Land mass (sq. mi.) &nbsp;
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| 19,832
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|-
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! Rural population &nbsp;
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| 1,242,968
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|-
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! Urban population &nbsp;
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| 94,630
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|-
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! Total population &nbsp;
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| 1,337,598
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|}
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The [[Kalampir Province]] is the most populated region of the country.  The major settlements are as follows:
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* [[Xikori]] (pop 64,909) - provincial capitol
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* [[Kizilagas]] (pop 13,751)
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* [[Sirsa]] (pop 12,914)
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* [[Torsik]] (pop 3,056)
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<br style="clear: both";>
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====Karagay Province====
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[[File:KaragayProvince.JPG|thumb|200px|link=Astanals Province|[[Karagay Province]]]]
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{|  style="text-align: center; float:right; margin-left: 10px; padding: 10px; border-style: solid;"
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|+ Karagay Province Statistics
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! Land mass (sq. mi.) &nbsp;
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| 11,348
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|-
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! Rural population &nbsp;
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| 354,202
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|-
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! Urban population &nbsp;
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| 32,686
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|-
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! Total population &nbsp;
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| 386,888
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|}
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The [[Karagay Province]] is a small province with only three major settlements.  The major settlements are as follows:
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* [[Karagay]] (pop 17,328) - provincial capitol
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* [[Emenagasi]] (pop 12,044)
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* [[Balagash]] (pop 3,314)
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<br style="clear: both";>
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====Neim Province====
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[[File:NeimProvince.JPG|thumb|200px|link=Astanals Province|[[Neim Province]]]]
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{|  style="text-align: center; float:right; margin-left: 10px; padding: 10px; border-style: solid;"
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|+ Neim Province Statistics
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! Land mass (sq. mi.) &nbsp;
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| 22,424
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|-
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! Rural population &nbsp;
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| 881,971
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|-
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! Urban population &nbsp;
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| 62,164
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|-
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! Total population &nbsp;
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| 944,135
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|}
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The [[Neim Province]] is the home of six major [[Ortalyk]] settlements, which are as follows:
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* [[Balkaragay]] (pop 26,249) - provincial capitol
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* [[Arsa]] (pop 7,419)
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* [[Jumaskagas]] (pop 11,896)
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* [[Kattigaskar]] (pop 4,133)
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* [[Muyiz]] (pop 3,204)
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* [[Siegasi]] (pop 9,263)
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<br style="clear: both";>
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====Rezenke Province====
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[[File:RezenkeProvince.JPG|thumb|200px|link=Astanals Province|[[Rezenke Province]]]]
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{|  style="text-align: center; float:right; margin-left: 10px; padding: 10px; border-style: solid;"
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|+ Rezenke Province Statistics
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! Land mass (sq. mi.) &nbsp;
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| 8,836
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|-
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! Rural population &nbsp;
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| 598,978
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|-
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! Urban population &nbsp;
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| 29,679
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|-
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! Total population &nbsp;
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| 628,657
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|}
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The [[Rezenke Province]] borders two countries and the ocean, but has neither a port nor trade routes the the neighbouring [[Batis]] or its southern neighbor [[Aydahar]].  With strained relations between humans and the dragonborn, it is understandable that the latter routes do not exist, however the Batis traders seem to pass Rezenke by on matters of trade, preferring to trade directly in the capitol.
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The [[Rezenke Province]] is home to only two major settlements, which are as follows:
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* [[Rezenke]] (pop 21,081) - provincial capitol
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* [[Talagasi]] (pop 8,598)
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<br style="clear: both";>
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====Sayagasi Province====
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[[File:SayagasiProvince.JPG|thumb|200px|link=Astanals Province|[[Sayagasi Province]]]]
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{|  style="text-align: center; float:right; margin-left: 10px; padding: 10px; border-style: solid;"
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|+ Sayagasi Province Statistics
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! Land mass (sq. mi.) &nbsp;
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| 16,348
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|-
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! Rural population &nbsp;
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| 1,086,625
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|-
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! Urban population &nbsp;
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| 82,406
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|-
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! Total population &nbsp;
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| 1,169,031
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|}
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The [[Sayagasi Province]] is perhaps the safest in the country having no foreign borders.  Raiding ships would also have to pass other [[Ortalyk]] provinces to approach the Sayagasi coast, which would be a rare and difficult prospect.  Almost all coastal travel on the Sayagasi coast is devoted to trade.
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The [[Sayagasi Province]] is host to seven major settlements.  These are as follows:
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* [[Jangak]] (pop 42458) - provincial capitol
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* [[Dolana]] (pop 8173)
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* [[Karagas]] (pop 8169)
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* [[Kayin]] (pop 10593)
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* [[Kizgaldak]] (pop 4389)
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* [[Omela]] (pop 5616)
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* [[Talsin]] (pop 3007)
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<br style="clear: both";>
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====Sop Province====
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[[File:SopProvince.JPG|thumb|200px|link=Astanals Province|[[Sop Province]]]]
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{|  style="text-align: center; float:right; margin-left: 10px; padding: 10px; border-style: solid;"
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|+ Sop Province Statistics
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! Land mass (sq. mi.) &nbsp;
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| 8,072
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|-
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! Rural population &nbsp;
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| 136,161
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|-
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! Urban population &nbsp;
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| 14,437
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|-
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! Total population &nbsp;
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| 150,598
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|}
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The [[Sop Province]]'s lone city of [[Balsagasi]] receives few visitors.  The province of Sop Borders [[Ontustik]] to the south, however the Calphate is rarely interested in affairs outside its borders. The [[Sop Province]]  is home to only one major settlement, which serves as it's capitol:
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* [[Balsagasi]] (pop 14,437) - provincial capitol
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<br style="clear: both";>
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====Former [[Kiywar Territory]]====
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[[File:KiywarTerritory.JPG|thumb|200px|link=Astanals Province|The former [[Kiywar Territory]]]]
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{|  style="text-align: center; float:right; margin-left: 10px; padding: 10px; border-style: solid;"
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|+ Kiywar Territory Statistics
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! Land mass (sq. mi.) &nbsp;
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| 56,468
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|-
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! Rural population &nbsp;
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| 240,305
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|-
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! Urban population &nbsp;
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| 0
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|-
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! Total population &nbsp;
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| 240,305
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|}
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'''The former [[Kiywar Territory]] is no longer part of [[Ortalyk]] having seceded to form the new republic of [[Jalinjeri]].'''
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The [[Kiywar Territory]] was the largest and least populated region of the country and has no official settlements.  An unofficial settlement had recently been established prior to its secession.  It now serves as the capitol of the newly formed republic of [[Jalinjeri]]:
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* [[Jalinbeti]] - Unofficial Settlement founded by [[Hedgewind Jalinbeti]]
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<br style="clear: both";>
  
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Big, central, mountains, plains, oceans.
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=== Notable Ortalyk Landmarks ===
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* [[Zhurek Palace]] - The seat of [[Ortalyk]] power, situated in [[Kala Astanals]]
  
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Notable cities and towns include:
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== Political Environment ==
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[[Ortalyk]]'s current leader, Tsar [[Batil Zhurek]] was granted his title by his family, the legendary [[Zhurek dynasty]].  While it is traditional for the role of Tsar to pass from father to son, it is the Zhurek family who are the final arbiters.  They have on rare occasions passed over sons for succession in favour of daughters and deposed reigning Tsars in favour of other family members.  The '''tradition''' is family rule over all other tradition.
  
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* [[Kala Astanals]] (Capitol city)
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It is well known that the [[Zhurek dynasty]] has existed since 1 [[In Memoriam|IM]], but what is not known is how far back it actually existed.  Some speculate a legacy as long as 1,000 years.  [[Ortalyk]]'s best spellcasters and clerics have been unable to divine information from before the Great Erasure in which the memories of all creatures and men of [[Otan]] were lost.
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* [[Karagay]]
 
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* [[Balkaragay]]
 
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* [[Siegasi]]
 
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* [[Emenagasi]]
 
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* [[Balsagasi]]
 
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* [[Jumaskagas]]
 
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* [[Kattigaskar]]
 
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* [[Kizilagas]]
 
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* [[Balagash]]
 
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* Other towns<br />
 
  
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== Politics ==
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===International Politics===
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Ortalyk is a tsarist autocracy.  Its current leader, [[Batil Zhurek]] is titled czar after a long line of czars of the [[Zhurek dynasty]].  It is assumed, but not known definitively whether the [[Zhurek dynasty]] existed long before 1 [[In Memoriam|IM]].
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With [[human]] and non-human states on all sides, [[Ortalyk]] often operates in broad strokes when it comes to managing their relationships with neighbor states.  [[Ortalyk]] has been in nearly a constant state of war with the [[Ungir]]si, [[Grendel]] and [[Kuulik]]i nations to the north.  It has been in repeated conflicts with both their human and dragonborn neighbors to the south, the former for reasons that stem from religion and the latter for providing political, financial and material support to their kobold ancestors.
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===National Politics===
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Ortalyk is made up of 9 provinces, each of which is administered by a [[Boyar]], including the capitol province of [[Astanals Province|Astanals]].  The [[Boyar]]s in turn nominate [[Ortalyk Governor|Governors]] to manage each settlement in their domain.  While keeping life running smoothly in their assigned province is their chief concern, each Boyar is ultimately responsible to provide troops to the Tsar including infantry, crossbowmen and cavalry organized as divisions of the Tsar's Army.
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===Provincial Politics===
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In every province there are one or more settlements of a thousand or more [[Ortalykshilar]].  Each of the 28 settlements is administered by a [[Ortalyk Governor|Governor]], who is appointed either by their representative [[Boyar]] or in some cases, by the Tsar himself. 
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===Civic Politics===
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The [[Ortalyk Governor|Governors]] are tasked with maintaining the cities, providing security for the inhabitants and assisting in recruiting for their reigning [[Boyar]].  During times of peace, it is not unusual for a city governorship to be a lifetime appointment unless corruption, egregious mismanagement, or other malfeasance is found in their administration.  Minor frailties in a governor's rule will generally be met with 'special assistance' from the [[Boyar]], or even the Tsar, before they are ever replaced.
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==Military==
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The [[Ortalyk military]] is made up of 18 regular divisions and one special division dubbed The [[Tsar's Guard]].  The latter are hand picked soldiers from the other provincial regiments.  Provincial divisions are recruited and organized by that province's Boyar, though it is rare for the Boyar to be part of the division.  Each division not led by the Boyar is commanded by soldier of the rank of general. 
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Military organization can vary from one division to another depending on a number of factors from recruitment and logistics, to terrain and the nature of the enemy.  Flying enemies may require special tactics, while tunneling enemies require another.  The bulk of most regiments are made up of infantry, followed in numbers by crossbowmen, cavalry, engineers, quartermasters, signallers and special forces.  The latter often made up of spellcasters and other adventurer classes. 
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The [[Tsar's Guard]] is in contrast, low on infantry, while rich in crossbow and cavalry.  This special division is also host to some very powerful spellcasters and other adventure classes with the [[Batil Zhurek|Tsar Batil Zhurek]] having often taking to the battlefield himself.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
The capitol of Ortalyk, [[Kala Astanals]], has simply existed for all of known time.  It's name in the [[Ortalykshilar]] tongue, once assumed to be the common tongue means "capitol city".  Under the leadership of the [[Zhurek dynasty]], Ortalyk has been in a state of constant war, most often with Orks and their like but periodically with other more agreeable humanoid racess such as Elves and Dwarves.   
 
The capitol of Ortalyk, [[Kala Astanals]], has simply existed for all of known time.  It's name in the [[Ortalykshilar]] tongue, once assumed to be the common tongue means "capitol city".  Under the leadership of the [[Zhurek dynasty]], Ortalyk has been in a state of constant war, most often with Orks and their like but periodically with other more agreeable humanoid racess such as Elves and Dwarves.   
  
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Many of these great conflicts found their origins in the wars fomented by the great wizard Nickar and his sworn enemy Zoranthar.  It was [[Batil Zhurek]] with the help of [[Shardenzar]] who eventually brokered a peace between them.  This peace ultimately spread through most of the [[Otan]], though pockets of conflict continue to exist.
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Many of these great conflicts found their origins in the wars fomented by the great wizard [[Nickar]] and his sworn enemy [[Zoranthar]].  It was [[Batil Zhurek]] with the help of [[Shardenzar Sardarbek]] who eventually brokered a peace between them.  This peace ultimately spread through most of the [[Otan]], though pockets of conflict continue to exist.
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== Notable Landmarks ==
 
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Second only in grandeur to the the capitol of [[Kala Astanals]], stand the wizard towers known as the [[Towers of Eriquat]].  These are the homes and fortresses of the legendary [[Council of Nine]].
 
  
  
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Latest revision as of 19:57, 5 June 2023

Ortalyk
GuideToOrtalyk.png
Capitol Kala Astanals
Head of State Tsar Batil Zhurek
Government Tsarist Autocracy
Location Central Otan
Racial Mix
Founded 1 IM
Founded by Zhurek Dynasty
OrtalykFlag.png
The Flag of Ortalyk

Ortalyk boasts the largest population (human or otherwise) of any nation in Otan. Many factors including it's size, population, central location and apparent eagerness to trade with non-human races, Ortalyk remains a dominant influence in most aspects of world politics.

Population

A Political Map of Ortalyk

The bulk of the Tsardom of Ortalyk is made up of the Ortalykshilar people, who have presumably existed in the region since before the year 1 IM.

In recent times, particularly in the northwest regions of the Ortalyk, other humanoid races including Ælfes, Dweorges and even Grendel have been trading and occasionally setting in the region. Most settlers are typically in service of the massive trade routes, however many settle thanks to the high levels of security provided by the nation's leader, Tsar Batil Zhurek. There are small enclaves of Ælfes inhabiting the woodland areas.

Geography

Ortalyk is a huge country bordering several other nations and the ocean in the east. At 156,1000 square miles it is the third largest country in Otan. It features 28 cities that are divided between 8 provinces and one territory. The Astanals River flows nearly the length of the country from the city of Karagay all the way to the capitol of Kala Astanals.

Ortalyk Regions

Ortalyk is made up of 9 distinct provinces, each under the control and supervision of a Boyar. Unless otherwise directed by the Tsar, the Boyar will appoint and administer the Governors of the settlements within their provinces. They Boyar will also raise and administer a military force to represent their province in the country's overall military force. The number of troops to be supplied is relational to the population of the province.

Astanals Province

Astanals Province
Astanals Province Statistics
Land mass (sq. mi.)   3,260
Rural population   285,736
Urban population   83,984
Total population   369,720

The Astanals Province is home to the nation's capitol, the largest city on Otan. The major settlements are as follows:


Gemlok Province

Gemlok Province
Gemlok Province Statistics
Land mass (sq. mi.)   9,292
Rural population   601,599
Urban population   22,393
Total population   623,992

The Gemlok Province is one of the least populated regions of the country. The major settlements are as follows:


Kalampir Province

Kalampir Province
Kalampir Province Statistics
Land mass (sq. mi.)   19,832
Rural population   1,242,968
Urban population   94,630
Total population   1,337,598

The Kalampir Province is the most populated region of the country. The major settlements are as follows:


Karagay Province

Karagay Province
Karagay Province Statistics
Land mass (sq. mi.)   11,348
Rural population   354,202
Urban population   32,686
Total population   386,888

The Karagay Province is a small province with only three major settlements. The major settlements are as follows:


Neim Province

Neim Province
Neim Province Statistics
Land mass (sq. mi.)   22,424
Rural population   881,971
Urban population   62,164
Total population   944,135

The Neim Province is the home of six major Ortalyk settlements, which are as follows:


Rezenke Province

Rezenke Province
Rezenke Province Statistics
Land mass (sq. mi.)   8,836
Rural population   598,978
Urban population   29,679
Total population   628,657

The Rezenke Province borders two countries and the ocean, but has neither a port nor trade routes the the neighbouring Batis or its southern neighbor Aydahar. With strained relations between humans and the dragonborn, it is understandable that the latter routes do not exist, however the Batis traders seem to pass Rezenke by on matters of trade, preferring to trade directly in the capitol.

The Rezenke Province is home to only two major settlements, which are as follows:


Sayagasi Province

Sayagasi Province
Sayagasi Province Statistics
Land mass (sq. mi.)   16,348
Rural population   1,086,625
Urban population   82,406
Total population   1,169,031

The Sayagasi Province is perhaps the safest in the country having no foreign borders. Raiding ships would also have to pass other Ortalyk provinces to approach the Sayagasi coast, which would be a rare and difficult prospect. Almost all coastal travel on the Sayagasi coast is devoted to trade.

The Sayagasi Province is host to seven major settlements. These are as follows:


Sop Province

Sop Province
Sop Province Statistics
Land mass (sq. mi.)   8,072
Rural population   136,161
Urban population   14,437
Total population   150,598

The Sop Province's lone city of Balsagasi receives few visitors. The province of Sop Borders Ontustik to the south, however the Calphate is rarely interested in affairs outside its borders. The Sop Province is home to only one major settlement, which serves as it's capitol:


Former Kiywar Territory

The former Kiywar Territory
Kiywar Territory Statistics
Land mass (sq. mi.)   56,468
Rural population   240,305
Urban population   0
Total population   240,305

The former Kiywar Territory is no longer part of Ortalyk having seceded to form the new republic of Jalinjeri.

The Kiywar Territory was the largest and least populated region of the country and has no official settlements. An unofficial settlement had recently been established prior to its secession. It now serves as the capitol of the newly formed republic of Jalinjeri:


Notable Ortalyk Landmarks

Political Environment

Ortalyk's current leader, Tsar Batil Zhurek was granted his title by his family, the legendary Zhurek dynasty. While it is traditional for the role of Tsar to pass from father to son, it is the Zhurek family who are the final arbiters. They have on rare occasions passed over sons for succession in favour of daughters and deposed reigning Tsars in favour of other family members. The tradition is family rule over all other tradition.

It is well known that the Zhurek dynasty has existed since 1 IM, but what is not known is how far back it actually existed. Some speculate a legacy as long as 1,000 years. Ortalyk's best spellcasters and clerics have been unable to divine information from before the Great Erasure in which the memories of all creatures and men of Otan were lost.

International Politics

With human and non-human states on all sides, Ortalyk often operates in broad strokes when it comes to managing their relationships with neighbor states. Ortalyk has been in nearly a constant state of war with the Ungirsi, Grendel and Kuuliki nations to the north. It has been in repeated conflicts with both their human and dragonborn neighbors to the south, the former for reasons that stem from religion and the latter for providing political, financial and material support to their kobold ancestors.

National Politics

Ortalyk is made up of 9 provinces, each of which is administered by a Boyar, including the capitol province of Astanals. The Boyars in turn nominate Governors to manage each settlement in their domain. While keeping life running smoothly in their assigned province is their chief concern, each Boyar is ultimately responsible to provide troops to the Tsar including infantry, crossbowmen and cavalry organized as divisions of the Tsar's Army.

Provincial Politics

In every province there are one or more settlements of a thousand or more Ortalykshilar. Each of the 28 settlements is administered by a Governor, who is appointed either by their representative Boyar or in some cases, by the Tsar himself.

Civic Politics

The Governors are tasked with maintaining the cities, providing security for the inhabitants and assisting in recruiting for their reigning Boyar. During times of peace, it is not unusual for a city governorship to be a lifetime appointment unless corruption, egregious mismanagement, or other malfeasance is found in their administration. Minor frailties in a governor's rule will generally be met with 'special assistance' from the Boyar, or even the Tsar, before they are ever replaced.

Military

The Ortalyk military is made up of 18 regular divisions and one special division dubbed The Tsar's Guard. The latter are hand picked soldiers from the other provincial regiments. Provincial divisions are recruited and organized by that province's Boyar, though it is rare for the Boyar to be part of the division. Each division not led by the Boyar is commanded by soldier of the rank of general.

Military organization can vary from one division to another depending on a number of factors from recruitment and logistics, to terrain and the nature of the enemy. Flying enemies may require special tactics, while tunneling enemies require another. The bulk of most regiments are made up of infantry, followed in numbers by crossbowmen, cavalry, engineers, quartermasters, signallers and special forces. The latter often made up of spellcasters and other adventurer classes.

The Tsar's Guard is in contrast, low on infantry, while rich in crossbow and cavalry. This special division is also host to some very powerful spellcasters and other adventure classes with the Tsar Batil Zhurek having often taking to the battlefield himself.

History

The capitol of Ortalyk, Kala Astanals, has simply existed for all of known time. It's name in the Ortalykshilar tongue, once assumed to be the common tongue means "capitol city". Under the leadership of the Zhurek dynasty, Ortalyk has been in a state of constant war, most often with Orks and their like but periodically with other more agreeable humanoid racess such as Elves and Dwarves.

Many of these great conflicts found their origins in the wars fomented by the great wizard Nickar and his sworn enemy Zoranthar. It was Batil Zhurek with the help of Shardenzar Sardarbek who eventually brokered a peace between them. This peace ultimately spread through most of the Otan, though pockets of conflict continue to exist.




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