Porchiis

Long considered to be a bastion of the arts, particularly the performing arts, Porchiis was officially founded at the end of the 6th Century. Before that, it was a collection of loosely-aligned cities and farmsteads, who were united under the reign of King Vakar Chiislin the Portly. This tiny nation has produced an astonishing number of notable additions to the general culture of the Western Kingdoms, and is generally the destination of travelers from the Eastern countries.

Known to be hardy people, Porchians are, though there are many large farms, mostly found in the cities and universities. This flourishing land was, tragically, stifled in recent history. At the dawn of the 19th Century, after a fearsome series of battles, Porchiis was annexed by the Kingdom of Zavak and became an official colony of that nation. Though many countries previously friendly with Zavak withdrew their support in protest, Porchiis remains under their control. It is the belief of many historians that the Boy King's War wold have ended quite differently had Zavak simply passed through Porchiis after they had been allowed over the border.

Early History
Long a land of shepherds, floramages and aneomages, Porchiis

The City of Reld
The capital city of Reld, until it was destroyed during the Battle of the East Flank

Music and the Arts
Many consider Porchiis to be the capital of culture in Itaedia, and nowhere else can one see a Zavak opera, hear an Ibok concert, and admire new works in the style of Krythnn Poc mosaics all in one afternoon.

The Ballad of Hedrin and Avis
Probably the most famous of operas to come out of Porchiis, the Ballad has made a lasting mark on popular culture

Queen Ismelda
Porchiis had always been a monarchy, with little of note among its rulers until Queen Islmelda, of House Aevanna, whose reign began in the late 16th Century.

Battle of the East Flank
During the Boy King's War, Zavak's troops were dubbed the East Flank. It had been decided that they were to