Partel

Partel is a country known for being the only Theocratic Monarchy on Zemlya. Partel shares its Eastern border with Ama.

TL3
Before the unification of Partel, various small kingdoms ruled across the entire continent. In 777 AtE, Prophet King Kako Partel, with the help of his newly established The Church of Kako, began his efforts to unite present day Partel. Partel was successfuly united in 782 AtE. Aside from border disputes with Ama and the occasional raider from Telmzi, Partel was allowed peaceful expansion of it's culture, church, and economy.

However, when Prophet King Kako died in 814 AtE, he left no heir. Vassals fought among themselves until the Church of Kako rose as an contender. Under the leadership of Prophet Gabriel, The Church of Kako set out to reunify Partel with it's newly made church militant, Gabriel's Hammer. A long war was fought between the Church of Kako and the now excomunicated vassals of Prophet King Kako. In 825 AtE Prophet Gabriel was successful in his reconquest of Partel and proclaimed himself the Prophet King. Governance of the land were handed out to only the most faithful and competent of the church. Having plenty of heirs, the Gabriel line would continue on. With Gabriel's Hammer, Partel was able to enjoy a more complete peace for centuries to come.

TL4
With the advancement of seafaring, trade routes became faster and more numerous.

Geography
Plains sweep over Partel which helps boost it's agriculture economy.

Government
Partel is a theocratic monarchy. The monarch is not only the head of the country, but also of the Kako Church. The monarch appoints only the most pious and self-sacrificing of all the faithful. Nobility preside over the provinces in civil matters.

Nobles also raise and maintain specialized armies of various roles. For example the province Minsk specializes in armored warfare whereas Kyvel specializes in air warfare.

Law & Crime
Law is derived from the Kako Revelations where it sets specific criminal trespasses. Gabriel's Shield, a specialized arm of the Kako Church, enforces the law.

Because of the influence of the church in the citizen's life, the crime rate is very low.

Economy
Agriculture is the largest contributor to Partel's economy. From cash crops to livestock, Partel has plenty of diversity.

Culture
The church is the most culturally significant building in Partelian life. Here neighbors come together in fellowship, school children are instructed in the martial arts of old, and members of Gabriel's Hammer reside. Churches may also have offices for their religious leaders and staff, an urgent care clinic, a storehouse for the faithful in need, and a vehicle depot where Gabriel's Hammer and other faithful's vehicles may be serviced.

Schools teach doctrine, dogma, theology, and citizenship.