Best described by drawing comparisons to Skyrim and the Kalmar Union, Donovia is based on a mix of scandiniavian countries as well as some welsh and celtic influence. Donovia is a major trading and seafaring nation, controlling a large trage passage (the Aswan strait) linking two oceans. The people of Donovia tend to uphold a strong sense of honor, and may be found to provide more hospitality than expected, though there are some that take to raiding and piracy. Such pirates and criminals are hung for their crimes if commited against nations with close political relations. Donovia has a deep rooted history of war and bloodshed, often seeing significant political strife when a ruler dies without an heir. Donovia has mandatory military service for two years between the ages of 20-30, this age is lowered and the time extended during war. Around 5% of the population is available during wartime, with about 250000 soldiers being considered adequate. total military population varies wildly during peacetime due to frequent raiding and conscripting of soldiers to foreign countries. The entirety of the Donovian military serve as amphibious units, that is, they train to fight on land and water. typically, a force of donovian soldiers will heavily rely on shock troops, often using a wedge formation which is then supported by two or more cavalry groups. These formations are weak to flanking but are very effective at dealing maximum damage with maximum mobility.