Catalonia

The Enlightened Kingdom of Catalonia

Head of State: King Leon De Castile, the Sage of Catalonia
System of Government: Monarchy
Major Religions: The Seeker
Minor Religions: St John, Mallan
Languages: Catalan
Major Species: Humans
Minor Species: True Elves

Five Things to Know About This Country:

1. Holy Kingdom: Catalonia is a kingdom of the Seeker, with the king being a devout member of the faith, and personally bringing it to prominence throughout the state.
2. Recently Unified: King Leon unified this nation in 1303 after a war that had lasted since 1278; the country still feels young and somewhat insecure.
3. Criminal Secrecy: The practice of darkness magic and worship of Noir is illegal, as is “malicious concealment of knowledge”.
4. Fearsome State: There are rumours that Catalonia is recruiting a great web of spies and has a fearsome Inquisition, an arm of the church concerned with enforcing religious orthodoxy. 
5. Education: With the Seeker so prominent, education is highly prized, and exams can be taken to enhance social mobility.