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Pradaria, offically known as The Realm of Pradaria (Low Pradarian: xxx), is a relatively large nation located on the western plains of Avinia. (more geography)

Pradaria is known for being one of the last regions of Avinia in which the Old Faiths are not only still practiced but exist as the. During the Wars of Religion in the xx century, Pradaria was known as the bulwark of the Old Faiths. This has long put the nation at odds with their neighbours, especially Izeryk across the Narrow Sea, who were known as fervent missionaries and crusaders of the monotheistic new faith. The two nations have been traditionally seen as rivals since medieval times.

The government of Pradaria is officially a semi-constitutional monarchy headed by the High King or Queen, with a privy council of appointed experts and minor nobility under them, and a larger parliment filled by common citizens selected through a process. Experts claim that while this may allow a more representative display of the voice of the people, the actual power of the parliament is limited and still serves under the authority of the High King or Queen and the privy council, limiting what this representation can affect. Internationally Pradaria is recognised for it's powerful labour movements and strong social policies, as well as a strong suspicion of.

Etymology
Pradaria is a corruption of the ancient xx word for plains land, which was used to describe the geographical region since ancient times. It's lowkey a place holder until i figure out a better name

The Old Faith
The state religion of the Realm is commonly known as the Old Faith. It is a polytheistic religion with a pantheon of gods (native: mighty spirits). These gods each have their own temples and priesthoods as well as traditions and religious events and holidays. The contempoary Old Faith is syncretic with some aspects of other faiths present. xxx, the protector of man, is often associated with the New Faith's Stephan the Traveler in the aspects of scarifying for the good of mankind. Other gods of the pantheon include xxx, god of life and death, leader of the possessed, and Krom, the hermit god of storms, and justice through vengeance.