Niva

''"It's funny, really. The Nivans hold no real power. And yet it is almost certain death to disrespect the druidic council. If you want to take on the emperor, gaining the favor of the Nivans should be considered as a possibility first. It may not be enough, but at least there's a chance to save lives if their support weakens your brother's claim." ''- General Jennus Mann, 1st Pretender Army of Týr Tercine, said to Imperial Prince Týr Tercine about two weeks before the defeat of Týr's forces and Jennus' execution.

''"The last bastion of sense in this bloody world. Nivans are naturally just and peaceful, something we could use a lot more of everywhere else." ''- Ginneng of Xhiram, Firsan Lawkeeper in exile

Description
The island nation of Niva is a druidic nation that is mostly concerned with maintaining a balance in all things in the world. They are primarily known for their neutrality, but are also regarded as the highest legal authority in all of Kranos. Failure to comply with the rulings of the six High Druids and the Arch-Druid has resulted in more than a few rulers' deaths, be they monarchs or presidents, via both public executions or gruesome assassinations. As a basically powerless but neutral and well-respected nation, Niva has become an international mediator of conflicts and disputes. The Druidic Council hosts international summits, called Karns, whenever needed in order to do so, and all nations send representatives to argue their case. Presently, the Arch-Druid of Niva is the firbolg Kannis Limmera, who is known to be incredibly kind but also terrifyingly powerful. Niva itself is remarkable in that it has very little infrastructure: the roads have all been formed by the feet that walked them, and all houses are built within still living trees or large mounds in the soil. The druids of these lands cooperate with nature, asking it to grown in a fashion beneficial to the island's advantage, and the land obliges. In fact, Niva has entire docks made from live trees. Foreigners are prohibited from lighting fires on Niva, as the druids fear that foreigners would not be as careful as they are.

Races
Niva's primary demographic consists of Humans, Halflings, Firbolgs or Elves.

Culture
Nivans are peaceful people with a strong sense of balance and justice, but they are also very much in touch with their emotions. They are just as quick to anger as they are to excitement, which can be unnerving to their companions. However, they are primarily known to be natural friends of the animal world and nature due to their largely undeveloped and naturally overgrown homeland.

As always, this does not define your character should they be from here - it is merely a description of how people around your character behave on average. Not all or even any people around your character need adhere to these norms, either - it is entirely up to you.

History
Very little is known about the history of Niva, even to the average Nivan. Scholars theorise that the nation formed around five centuries ago under the first Druidic Council, but only the Druidic Council and their favourites have access to the true history of the island.