The nation of Faß borders only Voule, but is very culturally distinct from it and from Zwakke. Though there are immigrants from the neighboring countries and from abroad, most of the population is still ethnically Fäzian. Faß's problem with pirates has lead it to construct one of the most fearsome navies in the world.
As Faß grew and began trading internationally with Ghappapur and Zwakke, pirate activity increased considerably in the waters surrounding the Fäzian peninsula. The location made it easy for pirates to steal from trading vessels and escape to sparsely-populated Isra. In response, the Fäzian government invested much more heavily into their military to make trade by sea safe again. Although, any ships that venture beyond the protected area are still subject to the same dangers as before.