Ezte

Ezte is a nation on Alterra located along the southeastern coast of the continent of North Zelmaya. A principality, Ezte was founded after the fracturing of the kingdom of Orden during the First War of Succession. The smallest of the Five Kingdoms, Ezte borders two of her sister kingdoms: Oskaria to the northwest, and Esip to the northeast. Teleo is the country's capital and largest city; other major cities include Rioja and Tortero.

Palatan Islands

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An archipelago of islands off the southeastern coast of Ezte, the Palatan Islands are a series of small, sparsely-populated islands dotting the Argent Coast.

Tuselo Jungle

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A dense, leafy expanse stretching along Ezte's eastern coast, the Tuleso Jungle is a mysterious swath of land that draws explorers and adventurers to uncover her secrets and plunder her riches.

Environment
The climate of Ezte is similar to that of the real-world Mediterranean Gulf, especially that of southern Italy. The east of the country is dominated by untouched forest, while the remainder of the country maintains scrubland and a hilly terrain.

Demographics
Ezte is composed primarily of humans. More cosmopolitan than many of her sister kingdoms, Ezte also supports a sizable population of both yuan-ti and tieflings, which are relatively accepted by human standards. The crown prince of Ezte, Temerity Valiero, is a tiefling, as was his mother, Reverence. Halflings are also not uncommon in Ezte.

Politics
The Principality of Ezte follows the rule of Prince Regent Leon dé Vallarochia. dé Vallarochia rules as regent for the Crown Prince Temerity Valiero, the great-grandson of Good King Omund. Temerity's claim to the throne is one of succession, as the only son of Atalo Ordensson, the son of Good King Omund's firstborn child, Persival Ordensson. Leon dé Vallarochia has claimed regency to the throne of Ezte since 6E 532, acting in Temerity's stead until the young ruler comes of age.