Ostrum

Ostrum is a coastal marshland tribe. It is known for being the Hub of Trade in Karidia. The territory has a humid subtropical climate and it has long, hot, humid summers and short, mild winters. Ostrum is a wealthy territory that has been a great hub of trade, it’s ruled with some degree of independence by the Merchant Royal Family, House Vanderbilt.

History
The Swamplands was one of the first territories to be settled by Katerina and her people. Over time they became an untrustworthy people due to ambition and greed.

Society & Civilization
During the summer months, the tide washes up the coast and swallows the capital. When this happens, the royal family and the inhabitants of the coast migrate north for the summer months until the water lowers. Most children begin to learn from a young age how to be merchants and are taught English, communication and trading skills, and their people's customs and trade rules. They grow up to become one of the following, a storekeeper, a merchant, a trading hut owner, a royal servant, a craftsman, a gatherer, a goods transporter, a moonshine brewer, or a loanshark. Their most common trading goods are gold, weapons, furs & clothing, meat, spices & crops, moonshine, jewels & gems. And if they find ancient world items, they will trade them, along with everything else.

They also celebrate a variety of holidays such as the Festival of Merchants, thanksgiving, Mardi Gras, Labor Day, the Celebration of Brews, Merchant’s Day, Celebration of Sales and the Culling.

Government and Politics
Their monarch lives in Orel-Lyn. They have total control of trading blocs, laws, and supply and demand.

Members

 * Kevin Vanderbilt
 * Felicity Vanderbilt
 * Edras Vanderbilt