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[[File:MapLocatorJamenth.jpg|thumb|200px|location of Jamenth east of the [[Jaggudorns]] on the [[High Shadevan Plateau]] ]]

Jamenth is a country in the southeastern high valleys of the [[Jaggudorns]] and was historically part of the [[New Kalikán Empire]].  The Valley of Jamenth comprises the [[Jamenth Plateau]].  Meltwater of the Jaggudorns creates three major rivers in Jamenth, the [[Abristalo River]], the [[Skleihaspuki River]], and the [[Igumit River]] which flow into the [[Shadew River]].  The [[Commonwealth of Jamenth]] comprises Jamenth and the [[Dospor Valley]] through which the [[Skleihaspuki River]] flows. Jamenth is walled to the north by the [[Helebhuodhi Mountains]], to the south by the [[Shihalenda Mountains]] and the [[Tanisperra Mountains]] and the [[Olipheimuz Mountains]]. The largest forest in Jamenth is the [[Straugza Forest]].  The capital of the commonwealth is [[Kamentalblaithe]].  Jamenth borders [[Gantvia]] to the north, [[Shaddago]] to the south, [[Amandalia]] and [[Sardeichs]] to the west, and [[Hamalan]] to the east.

[[File:MapJamenth.jpg|thumb|300px|Jamenth is a great high mountain valley in southeastern [[Jaggudorns]].]]

Jamenth has warm, somewhat humid summers with long, cold winters.  Heavy snows are common, especially in the higher alpine valleys from midwinter to early spring.  [[Gontha]] are the chief animal in traditional seasonal transhumance.

=Commonwealth=
Jamenth become independent from the [[New Kalikán Empire|Thracian Empire]] in 2576 through the [[Reduction of Thrace]]. Jamenth rests south of [[Gantvia]] and north of [[Shaddago]]. Jamenth has regular diplomatic relations with the Amandal Dwarves and the other Thwarrish states, including [[Thworgania]], [[Dakkal]], [[Thrace]], [[Gantvia]], [[Shaddago]], and [[Ambracy]].

=Demographics=
Jamenthines are principally of Gwenyan (Thwarrish) ancestry.  A small but historically significant minority are of the [[High Shadevan Tribes]] and represent the indigenous, pre-Gwenyan peoples who are are classified as part of the [[Japhedune]]. Tolerated [[humanlikes]] include [[dwarves]], the halflings of [[Tubbakese]] stock and [[Jaffgorn Giants]]. Trolls who don local dress and customs and have a human escort are sometimes tolerated.  [[Gakhyami]] and [[Mountain Orcs]] will generally be attacked on sight. Elves are extremely rare and viewed with awe and some fear. Half-elves are tolerated. Half-Jaffgorn Giants (of part giant and part human heritage) constitute a significant minority and hold many of their own customs, divinities, and legends. They are viewed with suspicion but rarely open hostility.

=Religion=
Most Jamenthines hold some degree of observance of the [[Thwarrish Religion]]. Important divinities include [[Tuvar]] ([[Thwar]]), the River God [[Shadew]], divinities of other major rivers (Abristalo, Skleihaspuki, Igumit), and ancestral divinities. Incarnandists comprise a very small minority of the population.  Chaos cultists are rare.

=Economy and Technology=
Jamenth has [[dragonrail]] service and relies heavily on access to the [[Pallathantic Region|Greater Pallathantic]] via the [[Grand Shadew Canal]].  The [[Shadew River]] is the main artery of transportation apart from the sky. Jamenth exports most of its grain and [[gontha]] stock. [[Tosplint Tree]]s are cultivated along the [[Shadew River]] and through special farming techniques that use canals, farther from the river.  The tree is essential for raising [[gontha]], the chief livestock of the region.  [[Cembar Tree]]s are also cultivated for production of traditional skycraft which are used locally and sold abroad to wealthy enthusiasts. Other industries include traditional [[skycraft]] manufacturing, [[Aeolian Vapor]], and mining.  Minerals include tin, silver, and small gold mines.  Placer mining for gold in the many rivers is common. Vineyards exist along the [[Shadew River]] where the unique micro-climate allows hardy strains of grapes to flourish through the warm season and survive the winter.  The tea known as [[kawchi]] is imported to satisfy the population's consumer demand.

=See Also=
*[[Jaggudorn Mountains]]
*[[Reduction of Thrace]]

[[Category:Countries of the Jaggudorns]]
[[Category:Countries of Asdar]]
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