Bevesta (pronounced: beh-VAYS-tuh; /bɛˈvestə/), formally the Grand Majicium of Bevesta, is a nation that stretches the large, desert-covered southern expanse of Almsaunde. To the north, the former Kingdom of Eidriel borders the nation while the east, west and south are surrounded by Phoenix Ocean, South Ocean and Central Ocean respectively. As a nation composed of Thaumaturges with very limited ethnic diversity, Bevesta is led by the aex Bevesta family, who believe themselves to be direct descendants of the goddess herself. Due to the sacred lineage of the royal family, the government of Bevesta ties in highly with its church as a theocratic monarchy.