The Esparian Republic

Esparia is the youngest state on Aedin, but boasts the most diverse and accepting populace on the continent. Here, you may find individuals of every race, nationality, and ideology. The island-nation thrives off trade between the main continent of Aedin and the distant lands of Obira. Founded only 64 years ago, the republic favors economic solutions to most of its problems, often maintaining friendly relations with the other nations of Aedin as well as serving as the most prominent group of financiers on the continent.

Government
The Esparian Republic is ruled by an elected official referred to as the Doge from one of the city's prominent families. Currently Esparia is led by the head of the Cavaleri family. While Esparia is a republic, the Doge serves for life. Enzio de Cavaleri is only the third individual to lead Esparia, having now served for 13 years. The Doge rules Esparia but members of the other prominent families hold offices of power overseeing specific aspects of the city's functions. The two most powerful cabinet positions are the Comandante delle Navi currently occupied by the Sevilla family and the Maestro di Finanza occupied by the Manchetti family.

People
Esparians are unquestioningly the most diverse group of individuals on Altea. Saartos is the patron deity of the city, whom most Esparians pay their respects. As an island nation founded by sea-faring explorers, Esparians trend towards naval occupations. Shipwrights, sailors, fishermen and the like are all common career choices, however you'll also find some of the shrewdest bankers and the finest artists and tailors in all of Altea in the republic. As Esparia is made up of individuals from all across Altea, culturally it is a unique blend of each, albeit dominated primarily by human influences.