[OOC] Age of Glory - Renassiance-Era RP set in a Pseudo-Europe(Reboot!)

[null123]

“Edoniras , a beautiful continent surrounded by vast seas, with its lands holding bountiful riches. A Empire named the Norian Empire sought to make all of Edoniras its domain, and it conquered vast chunks of Edoniras. Those nations who did not fall under it’s flag saw themselves bowing to the Empire’s many Emperors, and they constantly feared invasion from the massive Empire. However after a while the Empire found it self plagued by overextension, being incapable of defending all of it’s holdings. Corruption, Inflation, and even disease soon followed, and the once mighty empire collapsed. The various Noble Houses seized the opportunity as they carved out chunks of the Empire for their own, and the smaller nations grew, no longer fearing the Empire’s hordes of soldiers.

It has been a few years since the Empire collapsed, and the new nations are now starting to thrive once more. The Powers of the world arise and awaken, seeking to dominate and expand. Guns were invented prior to the Empire’s collapse, but now they are a widespread. You take hold of one of the mighty powers, shall you expand your empire through military force and make yourself feared? Or perhaps you shall take to the seas, conquering through ships rather than through armies. You may prefer however to expand your nation by expanding it’s economy, dominating your enemies through vast wealth and riches. Whatever your choice, a new age has come, intelligence and science is on the rise, and it is time for change. It is time for an Age of Glory.”

There is the idea, now for the rules and NS.

Rules:
1. Standard RP rules apply, such as no godmodding, powerplaying, metagaming etc. Guild Rules apply as well.
2. Be nice and respectful, if you have a issue with me or someone else and wish to debate it, do it respectfully.
3.My decisions or the decisions of Co-GMs are FINAL, if you have a issue with them, PM us and attempt to debate it.
4.No arguements in the OOC, if it is related to the RP add me and all persons involved to a PM and I will monitor and I will make a final decision.
5.Do not insult other RPers, even if they insult you. Bring the issue to me or the Guild Mods. We are supposed to be a little happy family of RPers, not people bitching at each other.
6.The Reply Blob is a false god, and shall not be worshipped in these sacred halls.
7.Any orders need to be put into a hider at the bottom of the post, summed up for this. We love reading your posts, but sometimes we do not have the time and need to get the update together as quickly as possible.

NS
Nations Name:
Flag:
Form of Government:
Describe the System: (Describe how your country is run in some more detail.}
Location on Map Desired: WIP
Capital: (Please point out where in your land you would like this and your other settlements to be otherwise I will put them all on your borders for easy access of an invading army.)
Important Settlements:
Description: (Describe your nation. Culture, language, currency etc.)
Important Characters:
Traits:
Army: (Gowia will roll this, navy, GDP and stability.)
Navy:
GDP:
Population:
Stability:

Traits:

Traits work like this, you start with 4 points. When you are done with your traits you must have 0 or greater for it to be balanced. You also may only have two +/- traits, and certain traits are marked with a S, these are super-traits. They are taken from normal traits, and have double the effects but double the costs, and you may only have one super trait. There are also super negative traits, which add stability but can severely cripple you in that area. 8-9 traits is probably the maximum if you want to avoid stability concerns(stability being rebellion and the likes)

Traits

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

There's not much else to say, but I am hoping from great things from all of you guys.

Also special thanks @Gowia who if we can get this going will be doing stats for us, and originally came up with the stats and traits for this.

[MrFoxNews]

I'm holding on joining till things get figured out.

[Nerevarine]

Finally Finished

Sarkel

The Beylik of Sarkel

Sarkıl'ın Beylik

Form of Government
Electorate Semi-Monarchy

The governemnt is headed by a monarch called the Bey. The Bey is kept in check by a small team of advisors, and a much larger group of elctorates who meet when a new law has been passed to determine whether or not it is in the best interests of the Sarkelese People. The Advisors are comprised solely of members of the nobility while the Electorates are selected among the common people via voting. In order for the Bey's descisions to be overturned, they need 5/7 Advisors or 60/100 Electorates.

Location on Map Desired:
WIP

Capital
Çavus

About Çavus

Çavus was founded by the Sarkelese people shortly after their migration from their original homelands into Edoniras many centuries ago. Nestled far inland, protected by a mountain range the Sarkelese had taken to using for iron mining in their ancient past, Çavus slowly grew into a center of commerce for all the nomadic people and town dwellers in the nearby plains back in the early middle ages.

As Çavus began to grow, so did its cultural and economic ability. The city became a leading center of Iron production, and later continued to thrive once Steel was being produced from the nearby mountain's abundant iron deposits. Çavus is now a major industrial center, producing many fine steel products and weapons. With more money and more people flooding into the city, it's culture began to fire off in all directions. For many, the name Çavus is synonymous with the city's rich musical history, which continues to thrive and only grow as time goes on.

Important Settlements

Qarluk - Qarluk is the 2nd largest city in the region, still within the central portion of the city, but much more south west than Çavus.

Sarkel - The original captial of the country, it has evolved much from a simple nomads camp into a major city of agriculture. It is named after its massive white cliffs, the name Sarkel meaning "The White House" in Sarkelese. Sarkel is primarily agricultural, but there is a significant industrial sector beginning to rise up to produce farm and livestock equiptment. Sarkel is close to the eastern border, in a flat, grassy area with some bluffs and cliffs to the north of it.

Gabağat - A smaller city that sprung up in the far north of the country to aid in the trade routes. It also has a good deal of military stationed there to fend off any kind of attempt to invade via the semi neglect northern provinces.

Description:
Sarkel is a nation that was founded by a strange invasion. Not so much an invasion as a migration, that of a far eastern nomad people called the Chagati. Fleeing from a disaster in their homelands, the Chagati were able to easily overrun and conquer a territory inhabited by a now extinct people known as the Rumi. The Rumi themselves were little more than barbarians to many, and though their lack of unity and technological backwardsness, the horse riding Chagati were able to settle into their new home with little to no effort. Settling and centering around the white cliffs that they came to call the Sarkeller, or the white houses, the Chagati would come to identify themselves as the people of the Sarkeller, and later simply the people of Sarkel. It took a long while before the people became exposed to the native people of Edoniras, and slowly began to transition from their traditional nomadic way of life into the city dwelling ways in the middle of the Medieval years. With their traditions of Iron Working, Black Smithing, and Horsemanship, they were able to hold their own and survive in an unfamiliar land, eventually becoming as much a part of the land as any native people.

Sarkelese is unrelated to any of the native languages of Edoniras, coming from the far east (It is represented by Turkish and sometimes other Turkic Languages for Dialects). Their religion is also unique, being a very animistic religion centered around the Shaman and the Horse, with the sky as the most holy of all things.

Phenotypically they are different as well, though mixing with natives has made their more odd traits less common. The average male and female look as follows.

Sarkelese Phenotype

Average Man: http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab329/786512/lo12/01/a94306f4.jpg
Average Woman: https://pmsol3.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/averageuzbekfemale.jpg

Their religion has no concept of a moral code, and many who encounter the Sarkelese take note of their brutality in war, with a military record noting " They do not fight for religion nor for interpretation of Scripture nor for sovereignty nor for taxes nor for patriotism nor for jealousy, nor for defense of their home, nor for wealth, but only for plunder."

The standard currency is the At, so named after the horse, for which the medieval nomadic Sarkelese measured their wealth in. The At was originally defined as the price for a horse, and as such through workings of the the growing economy and measure of traditional trading, the price of a horse was defined as half an ounce of gold, and equal to 3 Cattle (Inek). an Inek is equal to 5 lbs of Grain (Ekmek). With a Su (water) being the smallest denomination of Currency. It is as follows.

1 At = 3 Inekler = 15 Ekmekler = 300 Sular

1 Inek = 5 Ekmekler = 100 Sular

1 Ekmek = 20 Sular

Loaf of Bread = 15 Sular
A New set of Clothes = 1 Ekmek and 10 Sular
A meal for 4 People: 1 Inekler
A house = 3 At

Important Characters:

Khatir Bey of Begugtei, Son of Bugha - The current Bey, a man of 37 years, he has only recently assumed the title of Bey after the sudden and unforseen death of his father Bugha. Belonging to the Bugegtei Clan, which has ruled the Beylik since the time of Industrialization began, he is very much a rightful leader, and wishes to keep his Dynasty's reputation strong.

The Divan, Advisors to the Bey

Sibaguchu of Clan Qarluk, Advisor of Industry
Chichäk of Clan Temur, Advisor of Domestic Issues
Chorpan of Clan Dorben, Advisor of Diplomacy
Kisa Tarkhan of Clan Barghun, Advisor of War and Commander of the Sarkelese Horde
Khorijin of Clan Tatar, Advisor of Agriculture
Ötemish of Clan Bulghar, Advisor of Religious Affairs
Taichu of Clan Altai, Advisor of Law

Traits:

Water is Hell: The Water has never been anything important to the historically nomadic people of Sarkel. Even now, as they have firmly transitioned from pastoral nomads into city dwelling industrialists, they lack even the most basic capabilities to field a navy, with the only ships they posses being small merchant boats. +6 (Adds Stability)

Rotting Hulls: The few ships that do exist are so poorly taken care of that they may as well no exist at all. +2

Large Army: Owing to their nomadic heritage, war comes natural to the people of Sarkel, and horde tactics are very common, such as surrounding and overrunning the enemy, as well as just the psychological fear of fighting a swarm of vicious warriors. As can be expected, once the transition from nomad ism to sedentary life was complete, and the industrial capabilities of new cities were finally realized, the ways of waging war only intensified -2

Professional Army: Since the current standing military is made up of people with war in their blood, training begins at the age of 16 for most, who leave their homes to become a part of the army and train each and every day in the use of Sword fighting, Horseback Riding, and Musketry. The Most elite are conscripted as children and trained in the most elite fighting styles that the Beylik has to offer. -3

Trading Hub: Çavus has provided much for the economy of Sarkel, and is world renowned for its economic power. -3

Strong Industry: Sarkelese Steel is held in high regard and its not hard to see why. Most anything crafted from metal and made in Sarkel can fetch a hefty price in a foreign market, but everyone knows they are paying for the best. -2

Renaissance Men: The great variety of ideas and items that pass into the hands of Sarkel though trade exposes the many great minds of the nation to try and tinker of their own ability. As such, art and technology flourish throughout the nation. -2

Mercenaries: In addition to their own rugged people, the money that passes into Sarkelese hands makes the aquisition of mercenaries a regular occourance, with many bases covered by the international language of money.+/-

Army: (Gowia will roll this, navy, GDP and stability.)
Navy:
GDP:
Population: 350,000 people
Stability:

[Skylar]

NS
Nations Name: The Valkyrie Empire
Form of Government: Aristocratic Monarchy
Describe the System: The Empress of the Valkyrie Empire is its absolute ruler, although much of the day to day rule is delegated towards a lower parliament of hereditary landed aristocracy which the Empress retains unquestionable veto power over. In practice though she has rarely had need to exercise it, with a solid majority of the parliament being crown loyalists.

Location on Map Desired: WIP

Capital: WIP

Important Settlements:

Bronzekeep- A major border fortress-city which has grown to be both a center of trade and security for the Empire. Some of the first fortress artillery forged in the Empire was mounted here, and the gun batteries

Port Brunst- The primary trade port of the Empire, and what passes for a central base for its underfunded fleet.

Description:

The primary currency of the Empire is the Thaler, measured in declinations of gold, silver, and copper. One gold Thaler is worth 100 silver, one silver is 100 copper. Currency is primarily measured in stamped coinage, although the army is authorized to print and use paper script in exchange for bought goods that is redeemable for hard specie, or more recently usable against future taxes (a progressive reform element of the Selindis reign).

Important Characters:
Empress Selindis Parvadi Calona-Valkyron, ruler of the Valkyrian Empire. A deeply ambitious woman who intends to secure a thousand-year empire for her successors. While her aims are grand, her methods are highly pragmatic as she is willing to "descend" to the level of dealing with the middle merchant class and directly supervise the Army's latest expansion whilst firmly adhering to realpolitik despite having to keep her own ambitious and greedy aristocracy and military in line. The strain of rule is taking its toll however, and her pragmatism is beginning to stray towards paranoia of her own ministers and generals.
"The Courier"- The right-hand agent of the Valkyrian Empress is an enigmatic man who is beholden to noone save the Empress and given a licence to act and kill as needed to fulfill her directives. An exceedingly deadly individual loyal to a increasingly paranoid empress.

Master of the Armies
Minister of Coin

Brigadier Sora Whitehall- An rising star cavalry officer in the ranks of the Valkyrian Army. Noted for his tendency towards radical and unorthodox tactics, as well as accumulating a series of equally colorful subordinates.
Lady Melina Winters-Whitehall. Brigadier Whitehall's wife, and a rising star in political circles to match her husband. Her love is only matched by how ruthless she is in the application of seduction, poison, and her connections among the aristocracy to further both of their ends.

Traits:
Elite Army (S)- The Valkyrian Army is one of the most elite forces in the land with infantry, cavalry, and artillery force that can more than match any rival force. While highly skilled in warfare, strategy, and discipline, their main strengths lie in a well-organized signals corps and quartermasters bureau.(-6)
Ambitious Generals- The downside to rapid military success is the expectation of even more success. Glory-seeking and rank-ambition is rife among the upper command ranks and many of the line officers. (+1)
Conscription- Various countryside parishes and towns have their taxes waived for manpower levies, in addition to wartime drafts and recruitment of criminals. While no match for the elite standing army, they can assault positions or hold rear-echelon roles to free the Army for other duties. (-1)
Militia- The Valkyrian Empire retains militia forces at its towns and cities, composed of a mix of retired frontline troops, conscripts, and civilian volunteers. While of mixed quality of training, it doesn't take elite troops to stand on a wall and shoot at invaders or crew heavy fortress artillery to hold the line until the Regulars arrive. (-1)

Scared of Water- The Valkyrian Navy is decidedly the least important arm of the military, often considered little more than a logistical support arm of the Army branches than a force unto itself. As most of the Empire's ambitions are landwards, the navy remains a purely defensive force. (+3)
Rotting Hulls: Likewise, the navy is underfunded and undermanned.... (+2)
Landlubbers: And its sailors mostly press-ganged conscripts with little serious skill and lesser sons of nobility with no prospects otherwise. +1

Trading Hub: The Valkyrian Empire is a source of many luxuries, fine goods, and trade opportunities. Making it a grand trade hub even after the Norian Empire's fall and allowing goods and gold to flow freely into the Empire's coffers.(-3)
Empowered Companies: The infamous Trading House of Listrata has considerable assets and influence within the Valkyrian Empire, with the Empress' blessing towards their trade actions in joint merchant-military endeavors. (+/-)

[Deaddlife]

I've been meaning to try a Nation RP and this looks both well built and small enough for me to handle. WIP is below and I will try and finish soon.

My Hider

Nation Name: The Drakun Republic

Flag:

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)

[null123]

Everything looks good so far guys.

[YakaFirestorm]

Okay I believe I am done and I have posted by nations stats in the characters tab. Is there anything else I need to do?

My Hider

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.

[null123]

Need to go, will take a look at any apps soon. I also need someone to be our mapper, if you have the necessary skills I need a single continent with multiple islands around it.

[Nerevarine]

@duck55223 My app is all finished for when you return

[null123]

@duck55223 My app is all finished for when you return

@Nerevarine

Slight problem, as my plans for the map go when I actually get someone to map for me is that their is only one continent which will be connected to no others, for the time being anyways. I see mentions that they come from elsewhere other then Edoniras. While I don't have a problem with them possibly originating from elsewhere then Edoniras, I just need to say that they would have no knowledge of those areas.

Beyond that your good to go, put your app in the dump and put STATS NEED TO BE DONE like that so I know I need to get your traits shipped off to Gowia for rolls.

[Nerevarine]

<Snipped quote by Nerevarine>

Slight problem, as my plans for the map go when I actually get someone to map for me is that their is only one continent which will be connected to no others, for the time being anyways. I see mentions that they come from elsewhere other then Edoniras. While I don't have a problem with them possibly originating from elsewhere then Edoniras, I just need to say that they would have no knowledge of those areas.

Beyond that your good to go, put your app in the dump and put STATS NEED TO BE DONE like that so I know I need to get your traits shipped off to Gowia for rolls.

@duck55223

Thanks! Im totally fine with them having long forgoten their old homeworld, but would like, legends and myths that no longer have much basis or truth in them about it be okay? (As as some mythical land or even an afterlife/spiritual plain)

[null123]

Guys, only accepted apps in the dump. Should have said that.

[Voltus_Ventus]

WIP

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.

Still a work in progress but I've got the traits up, when rolling for stability what die is used? (d6, d8, d12, etc.)

[null123]

WIP

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):

- Archbishop Jean Survoler (77):

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.

- 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.

- Off The Beaten Track (+2):- 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):-

- Strong Industry (-2):-

Still a work in progress but I've got the traits up, when rolling for stability what die is used? (d6, d8, d12, etc.)

@Voltus_Ventus

I will ask Gowia when I get the chance.

[null123]

@Nerevarine Noticed one other error, population is rolled for, not decided by the player.

[Nerevarine]

@Nerevarine Noticed one other error, population is rolled for, not decided by the player.

@duck55223

Alright, edited population out

[null123]

And the two in the dump are accepted, however anyone else WAIT TILL YOUR APP IS ACCEPTED TO BE PUT IN THE DUMP. THE ROLL GODS WILL BLESS YOU IF YOU DO. Thank you.

EDIT

@Nerevarine
Army:
35,000 Veterans
60,000 Regulars
50,000 Recruits
(2/3 is mercenaries do to small army)

Navy:
1 Frigate
4 Barques
3 Brigs

GDP: 73,000,000,000 ($)

Population:6,350,000

Stability:Very Stable - Very Reactionary and so are not open to change

Your small population is due to nomadic past, anything said in your sheet can and will be used against you XD.

[Deaddlife]

Guys, only accepted apps in the dump. Should have said that.

@duck55223

Sorry about that.

EDIT: My nation is finished.

[YakaFirestorm]

I believe my application is finished. Is everything up to par?

Edit:

Sorry if I jumped the gun on adding my app to the dump.

[Slamurai]

"The Great Xiang" / The Kingdom of Xiang

Form of Government: Absolute Monarchy

Describe the System: WIP

Location on Map Desired

Capital: WIP

Important Settlements: WIP

Description: The ethnicity of the majority of peoples inhabiting the Kingdom of Xiang and of its fore-bearers refer to themselves as Huaren. Huaren can be roughly interpreted as illustrious people. The Huaren are not native to the continent of Edoniras; rather, they were first seen along its eastern shores some thousand years ago, in the ages of antiquity. Since that time, they built up a kingdom of their own, and with each new dynasty came new expansions westward.

The Kingdom of Xiang has replaced many of the feudal elements of its fore-bearers with a merit-central basis. The government is propped up by an "intellectual class" selected through examinations and personal recommendation. This civil structure aims to reduce the distortions in power caused by privilege of birth and instead ensure that positions are fulfilled by those most qualified for them. As such, there is heavy emphasis on education.

The current age is considered by many to mark the greatest era of cultural prosperity the Huaren have seen. The territory is home to a vibrant, cosmopolitan society, hosting frequent contact with neighboring peoples. Art and literature are widely-respected talents, and study in poetry composition is required for civil examinations. Women have gained a substantial degree of footing in regards to social status and rights. Greater opportunities for economic independence, marital equality, education and employment for women have evened the balance of power between genders.

Religion in Xiang consists of folk beliefs and large numbers of deities; some are believed to be divine, others are great historical figures elevated from humanity to godhood. The afterlife runs parallel to the earthly world, and operates much like a reflection. Deceased are buried alongside elaborate rituals and buried with necessities needed in the heavenly world. Alongside traditional folk religion, Huaren recognize philosophical belief systems analogous to Buddhism and Daoism.

The kingdom is open to trade from all over Edoniras, and its economy enjoys the flow of goods that connect it to foreign nations. It is a source of many unique goods that cannot be found elsewhere. Huaren silks, laquerware and porcelain are coveted by many, and horses, jewelry, metal goods, textiles, firs, spices, medicines, perfumes, tea and salt are also exported frequently. At the same time, increased contact with foreigners has led to climbing demands for imported products.

Xiang enjoys rich agricultural opportunities presented by its geography. Barley, garlic, salt, turnips, soybeans, pears, apricots, peaches, apples, pomegranates, jujubes, rhubarb, hazelnuts, pine nuts, chestnuts, walnuts, yams, and taro make up commonly-grown foodstuffs, and grains include sesamum, legumes, wheat, and millet - panicled and glutinous. Meats commonly consumed by the Huaren are chicken, lamb, and pork, along with more exotic tastes - sea otter and bear being a few. Beef is discouraged, on the account of bovines being valuable working animals. Seafood is regularly consumed as a staple along the coastline, and jellyfish, oysters, squid, horseshoe crabs, swimming crabs, shrimp and pufferfish are oft-eaten creatures.

Industrial developments reached a new height during the current dynasty's early reign. Crafts like textiles, ceramics, paper making, tea-leaf processing, and metallurgy have become increasingly pronounced. Huaren metallurgy is famed for its intricacies and the quality of products. Salt mining is another well-regarded industry.

Important Characters:
Queen Regnant Zhou Cheng (28)
Prince Hai Min (Infant), son of Zhou Cheng and deceased King, Hai Zan
Prince Hai Jun (Infant), son of Zhou Cheng and deceased King, Hai Zan
Lady Yi (67), mother of Zhou Cheng

Traits:
Army
Outdated Army: Xiang's soldiers are nothing to scoff at, however their equipment is slightly behind the times, compared to many other contemporaries within Edoniras. Xiang has not completely caught on to more modern tactics and still makes widespread use of arms that would not be out-of-place a century ago. +2

Ambitious Generals: Although the kingdom is shifting towards merit-centrism, many commanders remain that have inherited their posts by nobility, and are married to traditional concepts like glory and honor. +1

Decentralized Army: Xiang is divided into several military and administrative regions, each with their own compliment of soldiers. Regional commanders are autonomous to a degree, but each must answer to the Xiang's Supreme Commander in matters of offense. +/-

Navy
King of the Seas: Xiang boasts a very competent naval force. A history of seafaring and expedition make Xiang a force to be reckoned with at sea. The kingdom's vessels are sublime in their construction and are armed with powerful artillery. -3

Economy/Industry
Strong Industry: Xiang has pushed its industry to new heights over the past few decades, emerging as one of the top practitioners of metallurgy. Xiang goods are famed for their high quality and fetch fair prices on the international market. -2

Fertile Fields: A strong agricultural background is necessary to sustain Xiang's growing population. Thanks to the natural land, farmers are not want for bountiful harvests. Food shortages are rare, if not unheard of in most of Xiang's developed land. -2

Misc.
Serfs: Xiang's serfdom is central to much of its success. The workforce ensures that goods are made, the land is well-fed and the kingdom's treasury stays stocked. It's not a pleasant job by any means, but somebody has to do it. +/-

STATS NEED TO BE DONE
Army: (Gowia will roll this, navy, GDP and stability.)
Navy:
GDP:
Population:
Stability: