Kloss
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| Subdivision type: | Canton |
| Capital: | Kloss (city) |
| Population: | 1,606,004 |
| Largest Cities: | Kloss, Mors |
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| Local Leadership Title: | Deputy |
| Local Government: | Grand Council |
| Current leader: | Werner Von Roust |
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| Local language: | Lac Glaceian (official) |
| Local Religion: | The Alpine Temple |
Kloss is a canton in northwestern Lac Glacei. Its capital is the city of Kloss. The region is considered the former heartland of Cranda, and the city of Kloss was once the seat of power for the Kings of Cranda.
History
Kloss began as one of the founding states of the early Crandish Republic around 1317 ASC. Prior to that the earliest inhabitants were from the Royal Isles of Aquaria, who had a major settlement called Oceana near the site of what would eventually become the city of Kloss. Originally situated further east along the shores of the Clear Sea, internecine warfare caused the Klossen to migrate south, pushing the Saksens and Balduvii further west. Eventually the settled at the base of the Clear Sea around the Koniglich Peninsula. The ruins of Oceana, once a thriving island metropolis, had sunken into the sea. But nearby the Aquarians had cleared land and left ample resources for the Klossen to build a new settlement. Kloss soon positioned itself as the primary state within Cranda, with the city of Kloss serving as the palatial home of the Kings of Cranda, remaining as such even during the union with Arminy. After the collapse of Arminy, Kloss fell under the sway of Gralus and became part of Novatainia. It would remain a Gralan possession for several centuries before being liberated by Lac Glacei during the events of the Kloss Proclamation (see Military Operations of Lac Glacei). The Klossen, welcoming the return of their brethren Lac Glaceians, were quickly granted the status of a canton within the Grand Duchy and accorded the rights thereof. The canton has quickly become a major trading portal, giving Lac Glacei a significant coastal frontage on the Clear Sea and opening up new trade routes for commerce from Meckelnburgh, Jaaland, Senya, the Hexarchy and other northerly states.
The Temple of Oceana
The Temple of Oceana predates most Micran civilizations and dates back to the Royal Isle of Aquaria dating back some seven-thousand years. It is built from the highest tower of the former city, now completely sunken beneath the waves. The tower steps still lead down to the rolling waves, continuing on down into the depths. On a clear day one can see the roofs of the sunken city deep in their watery graves. The purpose of the temple seems to have been to worship Aquariana, the Goddess of Aquaria, and was likely built as an appeasement since legend says it was her wrath that sunk the city.
