Army

Large Army: Your nation maintains an army of many men that can dwarf many of the smaller nations. -2
Professional Army: Your nation’s army is well trained and equipped with good weapons, performing better in battle. -3
Elite Army: Your nation’s army is a well oiled machine capable of easily wiping out the Veteran’s of other nations, it is hardened by years of battle and it’s Generals well versed in strategy. -6 (S)
Small Army: Your nation maintains a relatively small number of troops, when fielded in battle against another nation your forces are almost always outnumbered. +2
Outdated Army: Your men carry weapons not even your grandfather remembers, muskets misfire more than usual and your training deals with tactics not used in many years. +2
What is Gunpowder?: Your nation lacks any formed of gunpowder based weapons for your army, and is stuck using old crossbows and bows. +4 (Adds stability)
Conscription: Your army conscripts men from the countryside to fill out it’s forces. You have large numbers of men that can overrun positions however they have next to no training and break very easily. -1
Militias: Local town and cities employ militias meaning that during times of war they are able to provide a small garrison of men in their defence. -1
Ambitious Generals: Your generals all want a piece of glory. Sometimes even going to backstabbing each other and arriving to another’s aid ‘late’. +1
Never been out of the village: Your men have almost all never been outside their own borders. Other countries lands and environments are almost alien, especially those on another continent. They will suffer from not being able to deal with weather and being unable to forage as well. +1
Decentralized Army: You have an official head of the army however apart from troop allocation he controls very little. Men fall, under the complete command of their own general and whilst this means that they may react to local problems much faster when trying to organize full scale invasions your army is slow and takes a long time to ready. +/-
Mercenaries: To make up for weaknesses in your own military you hire mercenaries to protect your nation, and they have better equipment and training then your men, they are only loyal to your coin purse however and you may find your enemy paying them more. +/-

Navy

King of the Seas: Your nation has a glorious Maritime history and a navy that matches, many grand ships fill your docks and sailors are viewed as hero’s in the eye of the public. -3
Poseidon: Your nation has such luck and strength in naval affairs it seems if you are blessed by the gods themselves. Your docks are filled with well built and ships, sailors are viewed as heroes and are more than capable of easily facing the navies of other nations, as well as performing boarding actions. -6 (S)
Sealegs: Your sailors have spent some time at sea and so can deal with storms and rough weather better than those of other nations. -1
Landlubbers: Your sailors don't exactly train on a boat, boarding and marine forces perform slightly worse due to the moving deck. +1
Ships of Line: The largest ships to sail the sea’s are expensive and vast undertakings however your nation has viewed this as a needed expense. Your fleets have a number of these ships.-2
Scared of water: Your nation has never been one for their sea legs. Many naval loses and ship disasters have left your people unsupporting of any venture in which they need to leave the sight of land. +3
Water is Hell:Your nation has become so afraid of naval affairs that they are even scared of getting near the coast, and going out on even just a small trip down river is considered a death sentence. Those not afraid of venturing out into the sea are often treated as abnormal and sometimes as witches. +6 (Adds Stability)
Rotting Hulls: Your nation views ship maintenance as an unneeded cost and so many of your ships have weak wood and the sails are torn and with holes in them. They will not perform well at sea. +2
New Age Ship Construction: New ways of shaping the wood and newly discovered types of wood has led to advances in how ships perform. However these come at a cost, making ships more expensive than usual. +/-0

Economy/Industry

Trading Hub: Your country is a nation of traders and merchants, many coins pass through the fingers of your citizens every day, especially through your own after taxes. -3
Hub of the World: Your nation overflows with gold in the coffers, goods from lands far and wide arriving through your ports. Every merchant will take large detours to even just be able to shortly dock in your ports, and you have many a merchant and trader. You control most of the local trade routes in your area, and are wealthy beyond measure for it. -6 (S)
Strong Industry: Your craftsmen and labourers are good quality and hardworking making some of your nations goods very reliable, sometimes fetching a high price from a market. -2
Fertile Fields: Agriculture is what your nation is known for. Fields of golden wheat and barley run throughout your country. -2
Depleted Materials: After years of exploitation mines now run dry and woods no longer exist, your nation has to import its goods and anything that is made from your own raw materials is highly coveted and so expensive its not worth the cost. +3
Off the Beaten Track: Your nation rarely if ever sees a supply of merchants, only those that bring in the goods on order. Sometimes you wonder if it’s even worth an import tax. +2
No Merchants today: Your nation does not even receive even a single merchant, and finds itself entirely dependent on its own economy. You lack access to foreign goods and must make your own. +4(Adds Stability)
Free market: Your economy is not controlled by the state, it can fluctuate completely freely. This means that it can rise incredibly quickly making you very rich, however you are vulnerable to recessions and collapses. -1
State Controlled: Your market is controlled by your ruler, every business is state owned and all works are employed by the state, you are less vulnerable to crashes in the market however with the lack of competition your country advances more slowly and the economy rises more slowly. +1
Empowered Companies: Certain companies are allowed to grow across nations and continents. You have one such company. For sums of money and aid in troubled times they are allowed to construct ports, towns and militias for their own ends. However in the future if you stand in the way of their profits they may have to power to replace you. Or aid you if you help them out. +/-0

Misc.
Serfs: Whilst you live in luxury your peasantry works hard labouring all day for practically nothing. Whilst you have a large labour force that produces a lot the people are unhappy and unsupportive. +/-
Multicultural: Your nation is composed of many different ethnicities, cultures,and languages. Your people are extremely tolerant towards foreigners, and you find it easy to assimilate newly conquered peoples. -2
“I’m not a racist but…”: Your people look down on those from outside their own street, let alone those from another country. If you wish to attack another group of people you will be backed 100% of the way however foreigners are very loathe to come into your country. +/-0
Renaissance Men: You have more men that have spent much time learning the various arts, they constantly invent things and bring cultural and science to your nation. . -2

Nation Name: The Drakun Republic

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Form of Government: Heroic Electorate

Describe the System: The educated lower and middle class citizens in conjunction with the entirety of the upper class elect a council of 12 who are the primary source of governance and federal policy. Below the council are elected counts whom manage the nation on a more local level. However in dangerous or adverse conditions it is the duty of the council with advisement from the counts to appoint a thirteenth councilor, the Archchancellor. This Archchancellor only has one vote on the council but is allowed to present bills at any time, veto bills not passed by a majority of three quarters, declare when the situation has reached, martial, grave, or critical condition and finally to single handedly work with Military Command without war being declared or consultation with the full council.

Location on Map: WIP (This is pseudo-europe so I'm not sure what map we are doing, but I would like be a Northern Island Nation. Like if England or Norway were stand alone islands.)

Capital: Unity's Rubble (so named as the final pretenders castle once stood here. It was later refitted into a monument.)

Important Settlements:

Port Ice-Wind: Located on the northern shores this is a major source of fishing and ship building for the republic and is easily the second largest city, boasting more culture than industry.

Port Rupert: Located on the River Carver this is the industrial capital of the republic including the famous/infamous Dark Steel company which while not an empowered company is by and far the most powerful in the republic. Home to the Great Bombards, both a major cultural location and a very real, very powerful fort.

Mount Nathan: After the final "Crusade of Unity" which formed the republic, Military Command moved their HQ to Mount Nathan. Decades later it is more a myth than written fact but a proud city now spreads out from the southern side of the mountain. Boasting the least crime in the republic this is the throne of nationalist spirit on which the council depends upon to maintain its integrity.

Description: The Drakun Republic is incredibly proud for such a small nation and due to its various "crusades" its military stand among the best of the best despite being small compared to other great powers. The national currency of Ducats has been reformed to follow production of food and tools similar to how some nations follow the gold standard. Culturally the republic is diverse but Unified with the monuments of Mount Nathan and Unity's Rubble as central tenants. Economically the republic can hold its own but sitting in northern waters has made it difficult at times to attract trade leading to the push for increased nation industry and farming. Citizens are all required to have a rough education and basic military training before entering the electorate.

Important Characters: WIP. Since the end of the "crusades" many major characters have been diminished in public history, however the names of many militant heroes are still kept in local cultures. The widest example of this is Nathan Wells after which Mount Nathan is named. Figures like this are used to justify the Archchancellor position which hasn't seen major use since the last war.

Traits:

Elite Army -6 (S): The "Crusades of Unity" elevated mere men to godlike stature in the eyes of his countrymen, while the wars have ended the spirit behind their victory never has.

Small Army +2: While citizens are required to have military training to vote they often do not stay in the army due to large business and farming subsidies used to keep the island nation self-sustaining.

Militias -1: Not being in the army proper but still looking to capture the nationalistic spirit many citizens turn to the local watch groups and reserves which are managed by counts and mayors rather than the Military Command.

Landlubbers +1: Ships are expensive and the cold north water has a habit of damaging them, as such the public military training skips actual ship work in favor of more reliable land based models. Needless to say there are certain problems when making the transition to reality.

Off the Beat and Track +2: With the risk to ships and a lack of "exotic" good many merchants simply go elsewhere for goods. Lower taxes and discount prices have failed to garner a meaningful change to this.

Renaissance Men -2: Being cut off from less civilized lands and boasting a long and rich culture the republic has allowed artists and scientists to themselves with only minimal state and church interference. Blasphemy is blasphemy but saying the Earth revolves around the sun is science.

4-6+2-1+1+2-2=0 (Think I got it right)

Nation Name: Durian League



Form of Government: Elective Council

Describe the System: The Durian League is a series of islands in a long chain each with there own regulations as municipalities. Every four to six years elections are held at each of the islands, those are elected are given a seat on the Durian Council. The Durian Council manages federal finance as well as fully directs the League in times of war or crisis. In order to run for a council seat one must've been elected in his home municipality no less than two times, thus to only allow those proficient in manners of state to run. Finally after the Council elections the previous Councilors must stand trial and prove themselves innocent of corruption and incompetence as well as provide all of their financial records for a public audit. Those who are found guilty are given light to moderate jail time and if their actions are deemed hazardous to the well-being of the league they are banned from holding any public office. Currently there are eight seats on the Durian Council for the islands of Solvinia, Mahlein, Veneral, Buhstana, Goringa, Menicia, Jur and Holseigo.

Location on Map: The Durian League is located far to the north-west of Edoniras in reasonably calm seas. Sadly due to it's distance from the main continent this leaves the Durian League rather isolated from international trade. (Note that this is likely to change when the map is presented.)

Capital: The head city of the Durain League as well as the location of the Durian Council is the port city of Kuhrast on the isle of Veneral and serves as the mainly launching point of the Durian armada.

Important Settlements:

Durstana: The capital port city for the isle of Solvinia, best know for its massive lumber industry and holds the second largest fleet of the League.

Westler: The capital port town of the island of Mahlein Westler serves as the primary exporter of iron and steel to the rest of the Durian League.

Grana: The capital port city of the small island of Buhstana. While somewhat unremarkable Grana is situated at the south-eastern most tip of the island chain. Buhstanian ships are built light and fast so they may serve as messengers and lookouts for the Durian League.

Malone: The capitol port city of the island of Goringa the local government has invested heavily into public education and serves to provide the League with capable admirals, craftsmen and scholars. Currently the city is focusing on perfecting the "Iron Ship" but sadly have not had must success so far.

Servan: The capitol city of the larger isle of Menicia and the only capitol city not to be built on a cost. Servan has the largest amount of tillable soil of the Durian League and local infrastructure serves to store all excess crop yield in case of famine within the League.

Nuin: Capitol port town of Jur and also holder of the largest non-military fleet in the League. They hold a massive number of shipyards and drydocks that they keep in pristine condition but sadly have to rely of the other island for food and lumber as there island is rocky is ill-suited for trees of crops. Luckily this land is not wasted and the sheep herders of Nuin serve to supply the bulk of the Durian Leagues sails.

Bulan: The capitol city of the isle of Holseigo. Holseigo is another island who's main distinction is their location. As the central most island of the Durian League chain Bulan manages port and coastal traffic as well as to serve as inspectors for the League. It is due to their efforts that smuggling of illicit goods are at an all time low.

Description: How the islands in the Durian were first colonized is a mystery lost to time but it is through their cooperation that they have survived. Every island of the Durian League has its own distinct culture and customs with a few common threads shared between them, most notably of which is the 'Harbor Fairs' in where all the islands launch their fleets and set them to parade around the chain as a show of solidarity and of continued cooperation between the island states. The Durian League's official and only currency they accept is the silver rectangular coins known as 'Dans' since silver is the only precious metal they are able to mine from the chain. Each island has its own provincial government body that serves to manage issues of the cities and citizens while the Durian League itself manages inter island trade and more broad issues like public health and war. Because of the Leagues entire lack of foreign trade they have learn to be very self sufficient and focus on educating the populace on the importance of cooperation and collectivism.

Important Characters:

Holeck Casteel / Head Speaker: As Head Speaker for the Durian Council Holeck is the united voice of the entire League when he addresses foreign ambassadors, the populace or military leaders. Holeck was voted into the position by his fellow councilors since he is the most experienced among them having served on the council for two years prior. With this position Holeck is able to propose bill to the Durian Council ahead of cue and any decision he make counts as two vote within the council. Holeck Casteel was born and elected from the island of Solvinia because of competence as a organizer, under his rule Solvinia has newer stronger roads, local fleets and militias have been doubled and his introduction of forestry rotation has increased lumber exports yet left the forests sustainable. He strongly believes in the Leagues solidarity and greatly distrusts the foreign embassies that have been recently set up the country.

Melissa Arineh / Minister of Foreign Affairs: Elected from the island of Jur this is Melissa's first term upon the council. Seeing the potential in the tourism industry Melissa Arineh has made it her mission to open diplomatic channels with the other nations of Edoniras. It is by her arguments in the council chamber that embassies have been allowed in the Durian League (with great restriction on location, size etc.) and that ambassadors have been dispatched back to the mainland. Melissa is young, capable and an excellent speaker, with her openness and great levels of patience she is usually the one to bring up matters of foreign policy.

Natalia Venteria / Minister of Defence: This will be Natalia's second time on the Durian Council. An retired admiral from Buhstana she brings decades of naval experience to the council. She has many old friends among the current admiralty and is wise enough to seek the help of others during times of war. Socially she is abrasive in situations of diplomacy, having little patience for flowery language. Yet she makes up for that by being a brilliant naval strategist and if it were not for her age of 56 she would still be on the deck of a Buhstanian galleon.

Traits:

Small Army +2: The Durain League channels most of its able bodied populace into naval practices thus leaving any standing armies as rather lackluster. Generally the land armies of each island are nothing more than a police force kept to maintain public order.

Militia -1: Since the Durian League's armies are underfunded many citizens are enlisted to be trained in combat so that they may work part time as militia, thus allowing the government to have stronger local defenses at a fraction of the cost of a standing army.

Decentralized Army +/-: The Durian League's armada is comprised of the fleets of the various islands along with their given generals. This sort segmentation of the fleet allows for a quick response to any attacks on the islands but sadly slows down the process of amassing the fleets together into an armada.

New Age Ship Construction +/-: Due to the efforts of Malone the Durian League is at the forefront of naval technology and continues to advance at a rapid pace. Sadly these advances come at the cost to the League's treasury as a large fraction of the military budget goes towards prototyping new designs, many with mixed results. The "Iron Ship" is currently proving as the most costly drain on the research funds and has not yet shown any results.

No Merchants Today +4: What isn't helping matters is the Durian League's complete lack of foreign trade and investment due to their geographical location, lack of any 'exotic' goods and refusal to accept any currency other than silver. Luckily this has made the islands self reliant but the economy somewhat stagnant. (Increased Stability)

Multicultural -2: Because of the Durian League's history of cooperation each island is able to maintain their own distinct culture and as a result are very open-minded and respectful of other cultures. Occasional foreigners are easily welcomed and the Durian League are starting to develop something of a tourism industry.

State Controlled +1: The Durian League is only as strong as its weakest link; Therefore the Durian Council heavily regulates the economy so that the public benefits from the market rather than the merchant class. This further discourages foreign markets from getting involved with the isles and stops the economy from surging as a result of new markets or innovations.

Poseidon -6 (S): The Durian League is a nation of sailors, fishermen and mariners. There economy, defense and way of life rely upon their ships. Durian sailors are fearsome on the sea and are celebrated by all of the isles. They strive to innovate in ship warfare, construction and efficiency. United the Durian Armada, also known as the 'Armada of the Free Isles,' is a powerful force to be reckoned with.

Ships of the Line -2: In order to deal with unemployment the Durian Council funds 'Public Works' and channels all this unused manpower into building grand ships that either are kept as monuments or are employed into the general navy. By keeping a small portion of the budget for these public works the Durian League is able to reduce crime by providing those without jobs a source of income as well as build both national pride and create monuments for a budding tourism industry.

Waiting for the stats to be rolled.

Nation Name: Le Tsarisme de Ventium (The Tsardom of Ventium)

Form of Government: Elective Monarchy

Describe The System: The system works by holding public elections to determine who will be the next Tsar or Tsarina of Ventium, though instead of choosing candidates nominated by political parties, the population chooses the next Tsar(ina) from the offspring of the current sovereign. The way it works is when the oldest child reaches the age of Thirty the election will take place and all children above the age of Twenty-One are considered candidates. Though the way in which the voting works differs from the traditional, 'take your pick' approach, it works by having everyone choose which one is their first choice, then second, then third and so on. The candidate with the most 'Firsts' is the one that will be leader, however if this candidate does not wish to be ruler, it is passed on to the national, 'second' choice and so on. If none wish to be leader, it becomes the automatic obligation of the national 'First' to be leader. Once the new leader is crowned, it is the lawful obligation of the previous leader to be an advisor of sorts to the new leader. The election may only takes place if the minimum number of eligible candidates, Four, is achieved; if not, the election is postponed until the youngest child reaches 21 - however if there are only Three children, the ruler can choose from a Nephew or Niece. Only the ruler may have the title Tsar or Tsarina, their partners have the title of either Reine or Rio respectively, Reine meaning Queen and Rio, King.

Location on Map: (Awaiting Map)

Capital: Verveaux (Position Pending)

Important Settlements:

Dunport - Selgemme - Wessex - Corbeille à Pain -

Description:

- Culture:

- Langauge: The Ventian language is comparable to the real life Norman French, however due to my inability to find a translation app that does English to Norman French, I must live with using actual french.

- Currency: The country has gold/silver backed economy and the value of the currency depends on the value of the gold and silver that backs it. The currency has three different forms and work in the L.s.d system, the three, from most valuable to least, are The Jeanine, The Nicolette and The Fleur. There are 12 Fleurs in a Nicolette and 20 Nicolettes or 240 Fleurs in Jeanine.

Important Characters:

- His Royal Majesty, Commandant des Forces Armées, Tsar Voltus Ventus I (33): Recently inaugurated as Tsar, he has done much for the country in his short time as ruler, having restructured the law so no man is above it and divorcing church and state so the leader isn't all powerful; among his other achievements is the establishment of a national judicial system and the abolition of Serfdom. Voltus is beloved his people and somewhat disdained by the other royalty for taking such a 'soft' way of ruling, going against feudal values but they know best to not interfere, as Voltus had made examples of royalty before. A tall, well built individual, Voltus has a creamy complexion and rounded features; his head is capped by black hair pulled back in a pony tail and a well rimmed goatee.

- Her Royal Majesty, Reine Marie de Salgemmei (28): Marie belongs to the largest merchant house of the City of Selgemme and is the daughter of one of the previously lesser known members of the family. She was married to Voltus at the age Eighteen and shortly afterwards gave birth to their first son Romulus. Though she appears to be sickly, with a gaunt look and a pale complexion, she is actually very strong having bore 4 children already and with a fifth on the way. She is known for her long black hair that trails along the floor behind her and how short she is compared to her husband.

- His Majesty, Conseiller Royal, Oscar Ventus (61): The former king and current Royal Adviser, Oscar is conservative and wary of change, however seeing how good it has been for the wellbeing of the people, he allows it to continue, supporting his son's judgment. Arguably he will be remembered as the final, truly aristocratic, king of Ventium, belonging to a generation that respected class over the substance of the individual. But he is changing, slowly but surly turing to Voltus' way of thinking. He is recognized by his platinum white hair and long thick beard.

- His Majesty, Exchequer Philipe Ventus (35): Voltus' brother and a hell of a mathematician, Philipe is the head of the royal treasury and knows all the ins and outs of the economy. He is in charge of changing interest rates and varying tax levels to match better the financial situation of different provinces. All in all he does a good job at keeping the economy stable, minimizing inflation to a healthy rate and encouraging job growth, he is to going to be known as the best exchequer the nation has ever had but he certainly isn't the worst. He is recognized by his deep limp and his need of a cane to walk.

- Archbishop Jean Survoler (77): Before Voltus' rule, the Archbishop did not control the church and was merely a religious figure head. Though once the reformation happened and church and state were separated, he was put into power of the church and now has the ability to appoint new bishops, excommunicate individuals and manage the church's finances, whereas in the past he could do none of these things. He is a short old man with squinty eyes and a tired smile, often hunched over a cane or being wheeled around on a mobile chair.

Traits:

- Small Army (+2):- The Ventian Army is small and merely serves to defend the the nation's sovereignty, hence it's name La Garde National, "The National Guard". However, it is made of volunteers and not conscripts and thus tends to have good morale.

- Professional Army (-3):- The army deploys weapons and tactics specifically designed to defend the nation in times of hostile aggression, using speed, explosives, artillery and surprise attacks with deadly efficiency and to demoralize the enemy. The aim of the army was and never will be that of an offensive nature.

- Sealegs (-1):- Though it does not have a grand maritime history, Ventium is no stranger to the sea, active in it's role of anti-piracy and safe guarding trade routes with it's experience crews and small but nibble ships. Originally created to defend outgoing trade ships within and out of it's waters, it still maintains this role along with guarding maritime territories. Renowned for boarding.

- Ship of The Line (-2):- The darlings of the fleet, they follow the same concept as the rest of the navy does, surprise and speed and such but are much larger. The largess is not in height and hull size, it is in length, the ships of the line of The Ventian Navy only have two decks instead of the normal three, however have closer packed guns.

- Newage Ship Construction (+/-):- The Tsar's ambition is to grow the navy to be an equal to the army, using again the doctrine deception and speed to deter enemies from attacking. By camouflaging hulls and sails and making ship lower, vessels are harder to spot and by utilizing innovative sail placement, much faster, though that doesn't make them any less powerful.

- No Merchant Today (+4):- Though Ventium makes quality goods and produces food in large quantities, it lacks anything special and exotic that pulls traders in, generally it has to send merchants out, which is no trouble except that they need escorts due to piracy.

- Fertile Fields (-2):- Advanced crop rotation and specialized irrigation has allowed the fields of Ventium to produce vast quantities of crop year in, year out and with minimal soil degradation. The use of compost and alchemical fertilizers in balanced amounts has also allowed for faster crop growth, though measured properly to ensure the long term health of the soil.

- Strong Industry (-2):- The Ventian industry is spearheaded by artisans and craftsmen working separately from one another but bound by the same market prices and product specifications; this allows for products better suited to mass production to be made separately and yet to have the same specifications, ensuring that if a rifle is made by one craftsman far in the north, an exactly identical rifle is made by an artisan far to the south. The amount of goods made is controlled partially by the government, allotting different areas with licenses to build different things and manually fluctuating prices to encourage more production of these things.