Kryta

Kryta is a fictional human nation in the Guild Wars universe, located on the continent of Tyria. It is depicted as a politically and culturally distinct realm with a mostly human population and a long history of conflict and cooperation with neighboring regions.

Geography and government: Kryta encompasses coastal and inland areas, with its capital Divinity's Reach in Guild Wars 2. The government is led by a monarch, with Queen Jennah serving as the current ruler, and a bureaucratic apparatus that administers the realm from its coastal trade hubs.

History: Kryta's recent history centers around power struggles involving the White Mantle, a fanatical religious order, and the Shining Blade, a human resistance. The Mantle briefly controlled Kryta or influenced it, leading to reforms and eventual stabilization.

In Guild Wars 2, Kryta is portrayed as a key player in Tyria's politics, with Divinity's Reach as the capital and Queen Jennah as monarch; The nation engages in diplomacy and trade with neighboring realms, while grappling with threats such as state-sponsored corruption and other internal challenges.

Culture and economy: The Krytan population is predominantly human; cities are centers of governance, commerce and culture; Kryta's economy is based on agriculture, mining, and maritime trade.

In popular culture: Kryta features prominently in both campaigns and subsequent living world updates as a location for exploration, conflict, and political intrigue.