[hider=Vitium] Coming soon, Hedonism. [hider=Vitium] -City/Realm name: Vitium -Flag/Banner: A black silhouette of a wine jug on a background of purple NATIONAL -Capital: The Regal District -Government Type: Unbalanced “Monarchical Republic” -Currency: copper mint, silver mint, gold mint -Population: -Unique Trait #1: Rich and Famous: As I said, rich.. very rich.. famous.. very infamous -Unique Trait #2: Fleet worthy! This port city's waters are brimming with hundreds of ships for various reasons. -Unique Flaw #1: Don’t cage the party: This city has no walls. -Unique Flaw #2: Badges.. we don’t need no stinking badges! Or a proper military… You’ll find little in the way of war here. GEOGRAPHICAL -Major Towns/Colonies: Please describe any smaller cities, towns, villages, or colonies under your city's control. -Major Castles/Fortresses: -Buildings of Interest: House of Pride (home of the King), The Blood Temple (giant gothic style cathedral) -Geographic Features of Interest: -Territory Description: RACIAL -Majority Race: I have no idea, they had sex with so many things for so long, I imagine their genetics defaulted to classic human. The hybrid of hyrbids, humans I suppose. -Majority Race Appearance: All sorts! -Majority Race Characteristics: -Minority Races: (If any) -Minority Race Characteristics: RELIGION & MAGIC -State Religion: -Religious Information: -Religion Demographics: 30% Blood of Varion -Holy Relics In Possession: -Holy Sites Under Control: The Blood Temple -Magical Schools and Curriculum: MILITARY -Military Details: Main Forces: I suppose if the brainless mob gets angry enough they might throw a stone or two.. maybe a pitchfork. War strategies and tactics: Topless Debates and Diplomacy Just in case forces: There are three thousand well armed halberd, sword carrying guards that serve more as the city bouncers than anything else, and are more than happy to let the Convention settle disputes on higher scales. The main purpose of this standing force is to enforce Convention rulings and to help the King escape the swarms of Hedonists on occasion. The Grogar Guard: These nomadic uglies have settled Vitium valleys to work the plentiful land for food, and in return they grant the generous Vitium politicians aid militarily, very efficient strong armed aid, NATIONAL DRAMATIS PERSONAE -Head of State/Monarch: King Dion Monte -Ruling Dynasty: Monte -Military Chief: Commander Absolon Boudroux -Religious Head: High Philosopher Guy Bonnaire -Persons of interest: Seclude Leroy Duvall, Pimp Daddy Jones the Bones CULTURAL -History: Vitium: (A harlot history) There is much debate on how the city was founded, however a popular myth has been accepted as the truth for it's heritage, as well as the founding of it's monarchy's authority. The city first appeared long before the most famous scholars of the region on the spine wrote thier histories and humanities on the people and cultures of the spine; however the first mention of Vitium's obscure founding is found in one of the earlier histories by such a scholar sometimes criticized for romanticizing his facts. He so wrote: " The High rising towers of pleasure of Vitium that is seen far out into the southern seas is said to have humbly formed from an argument of brothers. The latter of the two, or rather the youngest being secluded and excluded exclusively from the joy and fun the older brother would muster up among the farmers of the region, Out of spite the young man left home, after robbing his brother blind, intent on founding his own place of fun and pleasure thus setting the tone for the now bustling city of Vitium and his lineage creating the famed monarchy that holds double vote (as opposed to a district senators 'one') in the cities "democratic " conferances of law and administration" Whatever may have been the birth right of Vitium, it stands tall and proud in asserting itself as the original land where desires are met, and the weary traveler becomes a king among joy. The port city grew quickly and ammassed a great wealth in very little time, from crafting the minerals to the north into items of luxery, to sucking in the business of surrounding farmers into the cities oldest district: that of nudity and prostitution. A clinical turning point in the cities growth came in the form of a conferance, called to determine a solution for the massive birth rate in the oldest district. After three days of debates, and a victory only coined by the double vote of the contemprory king: a solution was formed. Bastard children of the prostitutes that were left unclaimed were immeditately seized by the city for "resale" into the already swelled slavery trade that funded most of the cities dens of gluttony. Abortion was outlawed, and contraception was seen as unmanly and effemminate, thus giving a great economical boost to the trade of sentient beings in the region Vitium dwelled, and opening relations for intracity trading; Most notably: Zar Dratha. -Historical Relations and Grievances -Cultural Notes: Vitium is a land of great decadence and pride. However, it is not frowned upon in this massive city to indulge in hedonistic desires, but rather encouraged. It isn’t hard to find the appropriate places to satisfy primal desire and pleasures here and having your excess fill on any sort of lust is made rather easy by the very common and large houses of different sorts of pleasure. For example, one of the largest brothels of the spine is located in a very special district of the city, where clothes are indeed optional. This massive display of sexuality holds something for everyone, and not necessarily in the singular form, but perhaps plural. Another great example are the numerous feasting halls and banquets that have convenient pukatoriums nearby to empty that stomach for seconds. To add to feasts of the stomach and flesh, there are also feasts of the eyes and action. As an entire district in the city is dedicated solely to violence and combat sports. Economical notes: Vitium is dead center between fertile valleys to the east and west, a flourishing sea to the south, and mineral rich hills to the north. Agriculture is a booming market in and around Vitium while the sea provides an extra kick on food supplies and the coveted salt. Minerals to the north also aid the famous craftsman of Vitium to function and form creations for the masses to greed and covet over while the gold comes pouring into the main body of the city, but despite this almost miricle location, there is one other function of economy that keeps Vitium aristocrats richer than most, and it’s not just because the lack of funds towards a military or many services provided in the city. Slaves. Vitium “produces” slaves through an enacted law by the convention(senate) that states that all unclaimed children born by one of the many prostitutes, and companions of the city, becomes city property and is fit for selling, which is often the case, to local and outer city venders. With abortion stated as inhuman in the same law, most babies of the brothels become quick cash for the magistrates, and there is little shortage in this city of desire. Vitium Exports: Sea Salt Slaves Crafted goods/Artisan labors Luxury items Jewelry Wine Imports: Raw Material(Metal,stone,gems) Productions of Yearning Luxury items Exotic animals Exotic Slaves Exotic goods Exotic foods Drathan narcotics [/hider] [/hider] [hider=The Conference] [center][u]Condition of the Conference[/u][/center] [b]King Dion Monte[/b] (2 votes) He is on the more viceful side of Vitium; standing for everything you think Vitium is. Expert coin rubber and very interested on monopolizing Yearning. Slavery: Pro Hedonism: Pro Imperialism: Anti Yearning: Pro Varion: Pro (as long as a few tithes make it his way now and again) Zar Dratha: Pro Yeodorath: Pro Vice: Pro Virtue: Anti Corruptivity level: High Bribes: Acceptable Military Opinion: Unnecessary, have the Grogars do it. Bone Cult: Pro Influence Level: Very High [b]Pimp Daddy Jones the Bones[/b] (1 vote, highly respected and handles a lot of pull) This man is one of the greatest and most influential hedonists of the conference and top magistrate of the oldest district. He is also worshiped as the head deity in the Bone Cult. Slavery: Pro Hedonism: Pro Imperialism: Anti Yearning: Pro Varion: Anti Zar Dratha: Pro Yeodorath: Pro Vice: Pro Virtue: Anti Corruptivity level: High Bribes: Acceptable Military Opinion: Couldn’t hurt to have some stabby to back the Conference Bone Cult: Pro Influence level: Very High [b]Seclude Leeroy Duvall[/b](1 vote, looked down upon) He is against most if not everything the city of Vitium stands for, and instead challenges the conference to see to the seven virtues rather than the lustful vices. He often fights for the abolishment of Vitium’s oldest institutions and laws. Rumors of his close connections with an unnamed higher authority in the Vitium guard has kept him alive and the survivor of eight assassination attempts. This phenomenon has gotten some other magistrates worried about his tendency to stick around despite being the [i]only[/i] magistrate, and possible person in Vitium that sees things in this way. Slavery: Anti Hedonism: Anti Imperialism: Neutral Yearning: Questions it’s processes with extreme criticism Varion: Questions its legitimacy of cleanliness but enjoys the hospitals Zar Dratha: Questions it’s morals Yeodorath: Neutral Vice: Anti Virtue: Pro Corruptivity level: Extremely low Bribes: Unacceptable Military opinion: Pro Bone Cult: Anti Influence Level: Very Low [b]High Philosopher Guy Bonnaire[/b] (No vote, but insanely influential in the Conference.) -Even more viceful than the famed king, and corrupt to the bones as he fights for whatever gives him pleasure and riches. He is often looked to as the head of Hedonism and second only to the king in the Kleptocracy. Slavery: Pro Hedonism: Pro Imperialism: Anti Yearning: Pro Varion: Pro Zar Dratha: Pro Yeodorath: Pro Vice: Pro Virtue: Anti Corruptivity level: To the Extreme Bribes: Yes Military opinion: Yes, crush all competitors in the market Bone Cult: Pro Influence Level: Very High [b][/b] [b][/b] [b][/b] [b][/b] [b][/b] [b][/b] [/hider]