Vitkal

Climate
Vitkal is a relatively small country in the northwest of Mnima. The northmost region of this country is harsh tundra for most of the year. The further south you go though, the more the climate varies by season. Further south, it can get very hot in the summer, and very cold in the winter. Most people here are nomadic, following similar paths every year to maintain access to resources with the changing seasons.

Structure
This country is mostly occupied by humans and firbolg, but some dwarves, gnomes, halflings, and aarakocra live here. There is a capital, Kole, where people generally stay in one place. This is where the few government officials and diplomats live, along with the more wealthy merchants that deal in exports to other lands. Farmers and craftsman also live here, along the lower rungs of society. Outside of the capital though, there isn't much room for hierarchy or political scheming. Tribes and family groups tend to seek advice from their elders, or make decisions democratically, but governance is generally always internal. They have little patience for prejudice, and will accept anyone that has proven that they are honorable and can be trusted. While there is a vote for political leaders, many of the more nomadic population do not participate. The philosophy tends to be "If our tribe is strong enough, what happens in Kole will not matter."

Culture
Vitkals are a tough people, but they refrain from violence unless provoked. Their government is rather passive, and does not do much domestically or abroad. For the most part, they only seem concerned with what happens in the capital. Tribes tend to come together to endure hardships and solve problems before peacefully going their separate ways after the trouble has passed. Each tribe tends to have their own migration pattern, and sometimes their own celebrations as well. Though there are a few that are celebrated by all Vitkals.