State of Artoosh

Artoosh, officially the State of Artoosh, is a state in the Cathrabe Empire. It is the second state to be included into the Empire. and one of the oldest states in Sintra. Located on the southern side of the Peninsula, it bordered the Kingdom of Cathrabe to the north and the Tazon to the west. It also borders Transerio via a bridge to the south. There are 2 tunnels under mountains connecting it to the Kingdom of Cathrabe. The capital city Artoosh is surrounded by a moat. It once used to be an independent kingdom from Cathrabe, but after it was inherited by the Cathrabe kings, the 2 kingdoms were joined in personal union as the Crown of Cathrabe. During the Rebellion of Artoosh, its independent monarchy was briefly restored, but after losing that war, Artoosh monarchy was dissolved and it became a state in the Cathrabe Empire. It is a major cultural center in the Empire. It is also known for a strong diving and surfing culture, especially in the east island of Gyrados.