Littonia (Kingdom of)
Location: Continent of Brun, along the northern border of Norwold. NW
Area: Approx. 12,096 sq. mi. (31,329 sq. km.).
Population: 103,000.
Languages: Litoniesu (official), Lietuvan, some Alphatian in larger population centres.
Coinage: Lats (gp), centime (cp).
Taxes: All citizens are assessed for 20% of the value of their assets once per year (Kaldmont 28).
Government Type: Monarchy.
Industries: Agriculture (primarily grains and potatoes), cattle, fishing, forestry, sheep, shipbuilding.
Important Figures: Uldis VI (King), Laila (Queen)
Flora and Fauna: As a boreal land, Littonia's coastal vegetation is much like that of Norwold. Here, one can find great stands of pine and evergreen, as well as the occasional rare cluster of oak trees towards the south. Further inland, towards the much cooler hills and plains that make up a large portion of the country, sturdy grasses and small, thorny bushes, such as hawthorn and juniper, predominate.
In terms of animal life, Littonia is quite rich. The coastal forests abound with many species of birds, brown bears, deer, elk, field mice, foxes, moose, squirrels, and wolves. Towards the interior, herds of caribou, and sometimes bison, are often seen during the summer months. Also present here in this hard land are rabbits and wolves. In terms of more exotic creatures, it is possible to encounter various humanoid tribes living far to the northwest, frost giants, ice wolves, and occasionally yowlers.
Further Reading: CM1 Test of the Warlords, The Kingdom of Littonia by Geoff Gander, previous almanacs.
Last Year's Events: None to report.