Republic of Bosco

The Republic of Bosco is a relatively small nation to the east of Fiore, south of Seven and Iceberg, and west of Stella. It is a nation of grand mountains and lush forests, and while it has little raw military power, it does possess a great amount of wealth. It is hub of trade – both via land and the seas – and it, along with Minstrel, controls the entrance to the Gioiello River, thus allowing easy access to Joya and its many riches. All manner of goods pass through Bosco, including slaves and other elicit substances, it home to the largest Black Market in all of Ishgar. Furthermore, he many ports of the country are a favoured stop for pirates and privateers, a fact that seriously damages Bosco's relationship with its neighbours.

The government of Bosco is run by a cadre of Merchant Princes, such as shipping magnates and trade company tycoons – although the masters of the country's most powerful Guilds also have a seat on the ruling council; thus, while Bosco has a fairly small army, it can augment its forces with Mages loyal to the government

Overall, the Republic of Bosco is quite a corrupt nation where money is all that matters and almost every family is involved with the trade industry in some way. Those with money can buy their way to the top those without are left to rot.