Barstoi
Barstoi, one of the counties of Ustalav within the Soivoda region, is a land of low-lying foothills and rocky fields inhabited by people widely reputed as some of the least friendly and suspicious in all of Ustalav. The county is located in the north-east of Ustalav and borders Numeria to its east over the West Sellen River.123
Inhabitants
Despite the foul reputation of the land's people, Barstoi could be seen at first sight as one of the best counties to live in. Its fields are well managed if not particularly fertile, the people are well fed, and its militia is strong and well trained. In Barstoi a person's wealth is determined by the sweat of their brow. However, Barstoi is no utopia.23
Government
Barstoi has one of the most functional governments of the Ustalavic counties2 even though it is run by the cultured tyrant Count Aericnein Neska. Neska drove Barstoi to civil war, the so-called War without Rivals, with its neighbouring counties in 4689 AR.4 The count enforces a harsh policy where every crime is punishable by death; his laws are policed by persistent Pharasmin inquisitors and by Neska's own soldiers distinguishable by their black armor.2
Economy
Barstoi's land may be harsh but agriculture is possible, though difficult. The county also mines salt. The people are hard working and can make money so long as they keep out of trouble.3
References
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- ↑ . Carrion Crown Poster Map Folio. Paizo Inc., 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 . “Chapter 2: The Inner Sea” in Campaign Setting, 141. Paizo Inc., 2008
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 . “Ustalav” in The Inner Sea World Guide, 191. Paizo Inc., 2011
- ↑ . “Chapter 2: The Inner Sea” in Campaign Setting, 143. Paizo Inc., 2008
