Avenoss is one of the three super powers surviving in the Major Plate and the homeland of Avens. It is known for advanced clockwork technologies (that's why even today their military reserves are still years more modern than other ones), higher education and territorial ambitions. As a high-flying country, Avenian government didn't give up expanding its territory until resistances stemmed from other two super powers Stoigmar and Ostenia. It may take them long time to lay hold of newly-snatched lands because of this everlasting expansion.
The Heartlands is the cradle of civilization in City of Steam. Personally I like it most; it lies in the center of the World Machine, which determines its strategical position both politically and economically. Also the integration of history, mysteries and darkness is just amazing. Indeed, the Heartlands always ignite conflicts among other nations, especially three super ones. It is a melting pot mingling rich and poor, old and new - making itself a hotspot for all kinds of culture to merge.
Ostenia is the second super power and the right place nurturing Ostenians. Its upstart as a religious monarchy and one of the most powerful countries on the Major Plate is quite complicated. The uniqueness and complexity of Ostenia is its citizens' loyalty splits into two branches (one is for Church and another one for the King) blaming to the compelled-unification happening in "Rise of the Superpowers" period. I do think that the cultural expansions in Ostenia are excessive, and the country moves forward amid constant contrasts between its two different faces.
Let's turn to the last super power, Stoigmar, a natural resources-rich and dwarf-infiltrated country featuring harsh environment and military ambitions. Different from other nations, origins of Stoigmari culture heavily rests on labors other than intellects due to the physically-muscular dwarves who play an important role in Stoigmar. Historically, Avenoss's restless landgrave expansion ambition endangers the territory of Stoigmar. Clashes between them bring in disasters and sufferings.
Head to the Nations Page to see details about these countries and discuss on the forum.
