Location
The kingdom of Vaasa lies to the southeast of the plains of Varencia, situated in a large valley between the Rampart Ridges mountains. The kingdom extends past the ridges and mountains, to the foothills on the other side of the Ramparts. The valley contains a large freshwater lake and is surrounded by crop fields and small towns and villages. The entire valley itself is separated by a great wall that blocks off the northeastern opening of the valley almost completely. There are two main gates, one on the river, and one on the land. Towns have been built up around the gates, named Rivergate, and Landgate respectively. These gates are normally open during times of peace, but remain functional, and can be closed fairly quickly.
The climate of Vaasa is temperate, with slightly more rain and thunderstorms than usual, occurring when moisture from the Aes Draconis and Brass Bay collide with the mountains, and colder heavier winters.
Culture
The culture of Vaasa is mainly medieval. Their architecture and buildings are mainly stone. The newer farming towns and fishing villages in the valley are fairly standard, but many of the older towns and mountain cities seem to have a more archaic style. People in Vaasa wear clothing of all types, with cloaks and hoods being fairly popular in the countryside. The most popular clothing colors are blue, black, and white.
Citizens in Vaasa suffer no restrictions on freedom or status, although the prevailing theory among the people is that such must be earned. That said, the people take care of each other, and only save their "scorn" for the truly lazy or wastrel in nature. The nobility and upper class of Vaasa tend to come from the families who founded the older mountainous settlements. The exception of course is the king and their nobility, who reside in the capital city on the shores of the central lake. There are jokes about the valley folk (including the king) having gone soft from being too far from the mountains, but it is usually in the form of humor.
Weapons and Armor
Halberds, Glaives, Battlespears etc.
Religion/Philosophy: The faith/organization known as The Kalevala is an amalgamation of deities from the Pre-Wensharian era, led by the storm god Ukko.
Structure
with each town having a magistrate that answers to the governor of the province, who answers to the duke of one or more provinces, who answers to the king.