Mazarine

In the southern region of Briece, Severo, Mazarine is built on the River Severna across from the country of Cirina. Mazarine is a city very much influenced by the eastern culture of Cirinia and the southern culture of Mascron.

History
In the Southern Wars of Sheril II, the region of Severo was stolen from the tribes of what is now Mascron. While the Kingdom of Valaa never truly earned the entire region until the

The surrounding region of Mazarine was originally settled as a hub for slave labor to source lumber for the expanding city of Lom [see: Briessa.] The region was deemed by the Valaa Kings to be unsuitable for human habitation, which was a pointed, and racist, remark toward the early tribal Mascronians who originally occupied the region.

The city of Mazarine was final founded by the Valinium Empire in 615 AE. With the city's founding, the conflict between the native southerns and the aggressive coastal dwelling Valaa started to quell. And with the outlaw of the enslavement of the Lombans, the Severo region finally stabilized.

Culture
A jovial people, the Mazars have embraced the spirit of communal living. Due to the turbulent and blood-fueled past, the Mazars are kind and generous above all else. To see someone of want is a great sin in the city of Mazarine.

The three tenets of the Mazars are: "Comfort Before Rest, Drink Before Celebration, Joy In the Face of Death."

Beyond being a lumber milling region, the Mazars are capable fisher and river-men. Recently, precious stones have been discovered in the River Severo's bank.

Bacchante's Vineyards
Owned by House Bacchante, the actual Vineyards are located in the northern part of the Severo region. Bacchante has operated, and owned, the wine industry in Briece for the past century. Their wine is world famous, and recently, has raised to exuberant prices.