Bastok

Bastok, officially the Republic of Bastok, is one of the three major nation-states in the fantasy world of Vana’diel, as depicted in the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI. It is an industrialized republic known for mining, metalworking, and engineering.

Geography and economy: Located in the eastern portion of the continent, Bastok’s towns and districts are centered around mineral resources. The Bastok Mines and Bastok Metalworks anchor its economy, which revolves around extracting metals and producing tools, weapons, and machinery. The nation emphasizes efficiency, logistics, and technical innovation to support its industries.

Government and society: Bastok is governed as a republic with elected leadership and a civil administration that manages resource rights, trade, and infrastructure. The Bastokan military and public works programs are prominent elements of state policy. Bastokan society tends to value practicality, discipline, and skilled craftsmanship, with many families maintaining generations-old trades in mining and metal crafts.

History and relations: Throughout its history, Bastok has interacted with its neighbors, San d’Oria and Windurst, through periods of rivalry, alliance, and diplomacy. In common narrative arcs within the game, Bastok plays a central role in the regional political and economic landscape, balancing industrial growth with regional diplomacy. Notable districts and sites associated with Bastok include Bastok Mines, Bastok Metalworks, and the border region around Ranguemont Point.

Notable culture and sites: Cultural life in Bastok centers on guilds and professions related to mining, smithing, and machinery. Festivals and emblematic crafts reflect the nation’s engineering heritage, while its districts emphasize practical infrastructure to sustain production and trade.