Nation File
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Capital: Belenka
Government Type: Small regional governments
Main Religion: No organized religion. simply known as "The Ways"
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Culture
Besa is traditional, rural, folkloric, and community-centered. Its people value storytelling, seasonal rituals, hospitality, family ties, and respect for the old ways. Villages and local customs matter more than national identity.
Religion
Besa's religion has no official name and is usually referred to simply as “The Ways”. It is rooted in folklore and ancient tradition. Spirits, household rites, sacred places, protective charms, and local legends are part of everyday practice. Religion is not institutionalised, there are no official temples or clergy.
Government
Regional governments built around local councils, elders, old families, and respected community figures. It is not centralized like Ordan or Karsov and relies on tradition rather than formal law.
Relations
Besa gets along reasonably well with most nations, though others may see it as archaic or superstitious.
Ordan
Relation: Neutral
Besa appreciates Ordan's markets, and administrative stability. Besans may dislike Ordan's strict secular laws, but they rely on Ordan to move goods and people safely.
1937 — The Green Procession Dispute
Besan pilgrims carried many ancient and sacred ritual objects through Ordan without proper
permits. Ordan confiscated several items, creating a lingering Besan belief that
Ordan does not understand and respect The Ways.
Karsov
Relation: Grateful
Besa respects Karsov for defending the region. Karsovian culture may feel severe to Besians, but many rural communities still tell stories about Karsovian soldiers and their sacrifices.
Thalor
Relation: Good
Besa has a warm relationship with Thalor. The two nations share respect for traditions, old customs and reverance for nature. While Besa is more land-rooted and Thalor is more coastal, both nations share a belief in the wisdom of the spirits of nature.
Strigavia
Relation: Mixed
Besa feels cultural closeness to Strigavia through folklore and old rites, but also senses something darker beneath Strigavian traditions. Besians are weary of them.
Valdoro
Relation: Mixed
Besa respects Valdoro's sense of devotion to a higher power, but finds its organized religion too rigid. Valdoro, in turn, sometimes treats Besan customs as primitive.