Ortalyk
| Capitol | Kala Astanals |
|---|---|
| Head of State | Tsar Batil Zhurek |
| Government | Tsarist Autocracy |
| Location | Central Otan |
| Land Area | Template:Bulleted list |
| Racial Mix |
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| Founded | 1 IM |
| Founded by | Zhurek Dynasty |
| Landmarks | Towers of Eriquat |
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.
Population
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 IM.
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, Tsar Batil Zhurek. There are small enclaves of Elves inhabiting the woodland areas.
Geography
Big, central, mountains, plains, oceans.
Political map of Ortalyk
Ortalyk Regions
Astanals Province
| 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:
- Kala Astanals (pop 77,779) - provincial and national capitol
- Uyenki (pop 6,205)
Gemlok Province
| 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
| 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:
- Xikori (pop 64,909) - provincial capitol
- Kizilagas (pop 13,751)
- Sirsa (pop 12,914)
- Torsik (pop 3,056)
Karagay Province
| 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
| 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:
- Balkaragay (pop 26,249) - provincial capitol
- Arsa (pop 7,419)
- Jumaskagas (pop 11,896)
- Kattigaskar (pop 4,133)
- Muyiz (pop 3,204)
- Siegasi (pop 9,263)
Rezenke Province
| Land mass (sq. mi.) | 8,836 |
|---|---|
| Rural population | 598,978 |
| Urban population | 29,679 |
| Total population | 628,657 |
The Rezenke Province is home to only two major settlements, which are as follows:
Sayagasi Province
| Land mass (sq. mi.) | 16,348 |
|---|---|
| Rural population | 1,086,625 |
| Urban population | 82,406 |
| Total population | 1,169,031 |
The Sayagasi Province is host to seven major settlements. These are as follows:
- Jangak (pop 42458) - provincial capitol
- Dolana (pop 8173)
- Karagas (pop 8169)
- Kayin (pop 10593)
- Kizgaldak (pop 4389)
- Omela (pop 5616)
- Talsin (pop 3007)
Sop Province
| Land mass (sq. mi.) | 8,072 |
|---|---|
| Rural population | 136,161 |
| Urban population | 14,437 |
| Total population | 150,598 |
The Sop Province is home to only one major settlement, Balsagasi which serves as it's capitol as follows:
- Balsagasi (pop 14,437) - provincial capitol
Kiywar Territory
| Land mass (sq. mi.) | 56,468 |
|---|---|
| Rural population | 240,305 |
| Urban population | 0 |
| Total population | 240,305 |
The Kiywar Territory is the largest and least populated region of the country and has no official settlements.
Notable Landmarks
- Koboldy Rock - Situated 30 miles west of Balagash this small keep is the furthest west Oratalyk edifice.
- Towers of Eriquat - Far west in the Kiywar Territory, these towers are the homes and fortresses of the legendary Council of Nine.
Politics
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 IM.
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 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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