Flachland

The Kingdom of Flachland is one of the 3 major nations on the eastern side of the Sea of Opportunity on the continent of Sarenia.

Geography
Flachland is bordered to the north by Il Florentino, the Grand Citadel, the Honorian Empire and the Spire of Redemption, to the east by Kar Dunsar and to the south by the United Duchies of Kallstapp and Elandril Forest. The Giant's Towers mountains to the east form a natural border to the kingdom from the rest of the continent of Sarenia.

Flachland is fairly flat, with the elevation gradually rising the further east you go before entering the foothills near between Konigsthron and High Griefstange. Two major rivers flow east to west through Flachland, the Neufluss and the Tegel. Flachlands climate is fairly temperate, though it has cold winters from the Steppe winds flowing through the United Duchies.

Government
Flachland is ruled by King Erich Reinhard of House Hohenstaufen. The Hohenstaufens have ruled Flachland for 300 years in an unbroken dynasty, beginning with Queen Erika Hildebrand of House Hohenstaufen after she inherited the throne as the last member of House Kleist, King Johann Stefan II died heirless. Although absolute rulers who do not allow for any form of representation, even amongst the nobility, the Hohenstaufens are considered as "Of the People". They do listen to the concerns of the smallfolk and enjoy very high popularity. They appoint various nobles to act as regional administrators and enact the will of the crown.

Security is the concern of the Royal Investigators act as the eyes of the King himself, investigating major threats to the Kingdom that do not warrant the military. They are considered ruthlessly efficient, always getting their target and delivering them to swift justice.

Major Cities
Flachlands capital is the city of Konigsthron, where His Royal Highness King Erich Reinhard holds court. Outside of the capital the major cities of the Kingdom are: Dragon's Harbour is also the major port for Flachland, with much of the Kingdoms commerce flowing through the city.
 * Angel City
 * Dragon's Harbour
 * Gronfeld
 * High Griefstange

Religion
The royal family are followers of Iomedae, as are much of the population. However Sarenrae holds a great deal of sway here and has many adherents due to the Tower of Redemptions influence. Shelyn is also worshipped, particularly at the Konigsthron Academy of Arts.

History
600.9.21 - Attempted assassination of Crown Prince Wilhelm Reinhard of House Hohenstaufen in Dragon's Harbour.