Canidia

Canidia is a duchy in the Kingdom of Hu, in the northwest of the archipelago north of Ursidia. Much like Ursidia and Felidia, Canidia is composed of one main island along with many smaller islets.

The climate of Canidia is warm and dry and the terrain is rocky with hills and small mountains covering a large part of the island. The land produces root vegetables, orange and olive trees, and goats and horses are raised on the island. Indeed, a population of wild horses inhabit a desert plain in the center of the island (surrounded by mountainous terrain). Some hunters make their living capturing these horses for domestication; they are highly prized and in high demand.

Canidia is also famous for producing formidable soldiers. The harsh, unyielding land breeds hearty men and Canidian society has a strong warrior culture infamous for its harsh punishments. Desertion, undisciplined behavior, cowardice and failure in battle may be punished by execution or extirpation of the transgressor's family.

Canidian soldiers traditionally bear distinctive armor and weapons forged from ore mined in the province. In addition to these ore mines, Canidia also has important stone quarries. Many of the men working in these mines and quarries are enslaved prisoners of war or criminals condemned by the duke or the king.

Canidia's largest city is the port of Vulpes on the southeastern coast; Cuon, another port in the north, is a stop on the swiftest trade route between Felidia and Long and it is growing larger and more important. Cuon is characterized by "pueblo-style" buildings colored light brown, beige and burnt orange and lacking in decoration.

The present Commander General of Hu is originally from Canidia.