New Castell

New Castell is a small island nation to the east of Uldarash, and surrounded by Aristios. The country is lead by Skavier Castellan III, and exists as a barony with the Castellan family at it's head.

Government
The government of New Castell is a barony, with the Castellan house holding absolute authority. Skavier's son Marcus acts as the minister of war. The Castellan house holds power through the legitimacy afforded to them by Meep the incarnate.

Turbulent Founding
New Castell was founded by Mrdubo. It was originally called the People's Republic of Freedom, with Mrdubo as minister of war for Alokhrad. Until they were demoted, enraged by this Mrdubo began protesting and prepared a rebellion. The rebel group sieged the capital of Alokhrad, until the Uldarash forces forced them out. At this point the nation had around 20 soldiers, with many of them transitioning into other jobs. Mrdubo would launch another attack against Alokhrad, but do to their lack of equipment they were met with further defeat. Mrdubo decided to change strategies and buy land from Tortuga, which would fail.

Time Under Aristios
They would go north on an island for a time, until coming into conflict with a neighboring town due to a raid. Castellans would lose these battles and move even further north to Aristios. At this time Skavier Castellan III and his son Marcus Castellan I would take power. They would turn the towns luck around, bringing many soldiers. Skavier and Marcus would seek independence, due to being majorly influential in Aristios' Rathnir colonies.

Geography
New Castell is confined to a single island within the Rathnir holdings of Aristios. The island is mainly covered in grassland, with sandy beaches on the coast.

Culture
New Castell has a very militant culture, with honor and duty to your family being the highest priority. Noble lineages are prized among many middle and high ranking citizens, and military prowess is seen as an important virtue to make it true. Noble knights have high importance in Castellan society, with them holding much esteem and influence. The people often worship Meep the Incarnate as a living saint and god, that exists within the materia world.