Cathrabe Empire

The Cathrabe Empire is the major known power in Sintra. Its capital city is Cathrabe. It originated from the Kingdom of Cathrabe, and slowly expanded into outside lands, by developing new territory or absorbing existing states. Its territory is mostly grassy plains, hills and swamps. It borders the Eastern Ocean on the east, and the Unsurmount Range and the Desert to the west. There are 21 states in total, 4 kingdoms, 10 states, 3 duchies, 1 archduchy, 1 autonomous duchy, 1 marchland and 1 realm in the Empire. There is also the city-state Downton Secludius under personal union. The Emperor is simultaneously the King of all 4 kingdoms, although he only directly administers the Kingdom of Cathrabe, and administration of the other kingdoms are left to governors and subordinate kings. Duchies, archduchies and realms are semi-autonomous states within the empire. States and marchlands are directly under the control of the Emperor. The states are divided into 5 circles. The River North Circle is made of Cathrabe, Artoosh, and the Tazon. The River South Circle is made of Eriside, DoHrany and Transerio. The North Circle is made of Varey, Suburbton, Houmoise, the Three Mounts and Trirayde. The West Circle is made of the Swamp, the High Corridor, Chuan, Bashu, Corner and Hillobase. The Pioneer Circle is made of Windhoek, Interlaken, Cassini and Vitu. There are also 6 territories and 2 outposts.