Zilargo

Zilargo is a Gnomish nation in the South of Khorvaire. It is best known for its national newspaper, elemental binding, bards, Korranberg Library and diplomatic expertise. The kingdom of Galifar invaded Zilargo around 5YK and Zilargo swiftly surrendered. During the negotiations Zilargo managed to become an independent province within the kingdom. Under the Treaty of Thronehold Zilargo managed to become an independent nation state once again, though it still retains close diplomatic ties to Breland. Zilargo is situated in the south of Khorvaire. It is bordered in the north and west by Breland, in the east by Darguun, and in the south by the Thunder Sea. Geographically its borders are defined by the Howling Peaks in the northwest and the Seawall Mountains in the east. The country is networked by several House Orien roadways, and the lightning rail passes along the eastern border with a stop in Zolanberg and terminus at Korranberg. Despite its relatively small size Zilargo exports a large array of goods and services. Due to their renown for diplomacy, Zil translators, advocates and mediators are highly sought after. House Sivis regulates these services and maintains a lock on communication throughout Khorvaire. Zilargo is well known for its poets, orators and bards who weave word and magic together to produce shows of illusion and song. In addition is the newspaper Korranberg Chronicle which is shipped throughout the Five Nations to its many readers. The library of Korranberg is potentially the largest collection of general knowledge in Khorvaire and scholars from across the continent study there. The gnomes of Trolanport are among the greatest shipwrights and cartographers of Khorvaire, and even the Lhazaar princes travel there to commission Zil vessels. Tremendous wealth pours from the jewel mines of Zolanberg and the Zil have discovered a method for binding elementals to vehicles, weapons and armour.