Moscrovia
Once dominated by wolves, this harsh and mostly frozen land saw a massive civil war some 400 years ago. Mice and deer, who outnumber predatory species 20 to 1, armed themselves, rose up, and slaughtered their oppressors. The land was then divided amongst surviving Moscrovian families and all vestiges of centralized government were eradicated.
The tranquil “Mouse Family” model has been adopted as a form of government by most communities. In this typically patriarchal system, anyone who can hold the land, organize his followers, and bring bounty to his people is ruler. Subordinates are expected to contribute to the community in some meaningful way, or are banished, but nobody can be compelled to work or stay.
Mscrovians pride themselves on culture, hard work and education. History and the arts are taught with the same passion that other countries may push religion and sports. Artists and musicians are encouraged to create works that inspire the masses, beautify the home and community, and accurately report history as it happened.
Anastasia and her comrades Portruva, Alexi and Demetre come from this country.