Gryda

Gryda, officially The Holy Gryda, is one of the eight kingdoms and the leader nation of the Empire. The imperial throne is seated in its capital, Mariozaron. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia to the south by Masis and Armenia, and to the east by Georgia.

Etymology
While the long, official name has varied along the centuries, the "Gryda" has remained intact. It means "golden phoenix" and refers to the appearance of the most important deity in Hatva.

History
The Graedian Empire was established in 57 AD.

Politics
Gryda is the leader nation of the Graedian Empire, a union of eight kingdoms (currently). Each kingdom has dozens of ethnic, cultural, religious and linguistic minorities. As such, it attempts to maintain a strictly governed and democratic policy towards the people.

Government
Gryda is a constitutional monarchy ruled by an Emperor who is also the supreme leader of the Empire.

Law
The law consists of two main parts, imperial and national, both of which Gryda must comply.

Military
Honza, the militant monks.

Education
Gryda provides high level education to its people. Most citizens are thus well educated regardless of social status.

Health
National health is relatively good.

Languages
Main article: Graedian language

Main article: Inarian language

Religions
Main article: Hatva