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The Sofon Dominion

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Nations Name: The Sofon Dominion
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Form of Government: Monarchy
Describe the System: The Sofon family has run this land for as long as they can remember, advisors and the wealthy advise in courts on a daily basis however all real decisions are made by the King or Queen.
Location on Map Desired: The centre of Edorinas
Capital: Damnos
Important Settlements: Dryharbour, Osteros and Damnos.
Description: The Sofon Dominion is a relatively content nation. They have no wish to expand or conquer. They live in a well off part of the continent and many of the people become farmers or craftsmen making for bustling markets and full purses. Houses are built out of stone and towns are spacious but not open. The Imperial Palace is a monument to decadence with steep spires reaching into the sky built out of marble. Their army may be small however they can protect themselves and will not be bullied by powers around them.
Important Characters: King Edgard III, Queen Hida, Prince Yuri, Prince Dimetra and Chief General Tul.
Traits:
Starting Points +2
Small Army +2
Professional Army -3
Scared of Water +3
Trading Hub -3
Army:
5,000 Veterans
10,000 Regulars
20,000 Recruits
Navy: NA
GDP: 43,000,000,000 ($)
Stability: Very Stable

The People’s Republic of Dont

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Nations Name: The People’s Republic of Dont
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Form of Government: Constitutional Democracy
Describe the System: The country votes every 5 years in a first pas the post system for a new president who runs the country, the president has a series of advisors from his party who aid him in making decisions and make the day to day running of the country easier.
Location on Map Desired: Orange on the map
Capital: Nacer, near the southern border
Important Settlements: No others
Description: The republic has very little, having only just arrived on the international stage their currency, the Don’t Dollar, is very weak and the output of the country is incredibly small making it one of the worst places to live. The capital is filled with violence and crime whilst in the alleys crime runs wild. Every president makes the same promise of fixing the nation however they all end up growing their own wealth instead. However the populace is made up of entirely Aznovori, who make up the poor, and former members of the Alliance, who make up almost all of the politicians This has led to strained relations with both sides and perhaps a struggle between the two great powers over who will claim it as their own.
Important Characters: President Otto Von Klibb, Vice President Frederic Gert and Representative of the Workers Party, Robert the Freedman.
Traits:
Starting +2
Large Army -2
Outdated Army +2
Free market -1

Army:
50,000 regulars
70,000 Recruits

Navy:
1 Frigate
3 Schooners
1 Sloop
5 Brigs

GDP: 15,000,000,000 ($)
Stability: Very Unstable

Terheridon

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Nations Name: Terheridon
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Form of Government: Elective Monarchy
Describe the System: The people of Terheridon vote every 100 years on a family to be monarchs of their country. Once elected they rule the country absolutely for their 100 years, normally using their families as advisors or ministers since families are expected to be at least 10 on each generation.
Location on Map Desired: Black on the map
Capital: Castle Terheridon, near the northern border.
Important Settlements: Stryist and Black Beach
Description: Terheridon is a rather backwardsa nation, still using knights and crossbows they believe that chivalry is still a powerful way forward and so fiefs and lords and ladies still litter the lands. Shining knights of armour are not the glorius past but the unfortunate present for these people and despite the knowledge of gunpowder being common they refuse to use it until somebody finds a natural source of gunpowder ingrediants in their country. Refusing to trade with outsiders, however their currency is one of the strongest around ad their main product is their vast goldmines making solid gold what their currency is made from.
Important Characters: King Dearheart and Queen Hilda, Prince Frot and princess Goda.
Traits:
Starting +2
Outdated Army +2
Conscription -1
Rotting Hulls +2
Strong Industry -2
State Controlled +1
Fertile Fields -2
“I’m not a racist but…” +/- 0
Serfs +/- 0

Army:
500 Knights
25,000 Footmen
20,000 Crossbowmen
40,000 Men at Arms

Navy: 15 Galleons

GDP: 70,000,000,000 ($)

Stability: Very Stable

[Dedonus]

The City-State of Bennipolis

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Nations Name: The City-State of Bennipolis
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Form of Government: Democracy with a Tripartite Kingship
Describe the System:
-People’s Assembly: Ekklesia – All Free-born Citizens of Bennipolis – votes on laws, motions, etc.
-Parliamentary Council: Boule – Council of 150 men + 3 Basileis (10 “Tribes” provide 15 men each)
-Three kings (Basileis): Takes turns holding three different positions:
Basileus Polemarchos: Head of the Military
Basileus Hierateumatikos: Head of Religious Matters
Basileus Eponymous: Head of the Boule
-Tribe System: The territory of Bennipolis is divided into 10 tribes (Phyle). Each tribe is divided again into three subtribes that fall under three categories: city, coastal, and inland. Each tribe is has one of each subtribes. Each tribe provides soldiers and a general, and each subtribe provides 5 men to serve in the Boule (15 total for each tribe).
Location on Map Desired: Green
Capital: Bennipolis (Star)
Important Settlements: Chelon (Port City - Red Square); all other settlements are minor cities and villages.
Description:
A nation with a long and rich culture, the Bennipolitans had a golden age many centuries ago. While after their decline they have been subjugated and ruled by other nations and empires, Bennipolis has finally remerged as a global contender. A blend of the present and the past, they accept the advances of the 18th century (1700’s), yet they still embrace their ancestral customs and practices. While Bennipolis is a large, walled city with an acropolis where the majority of their important religious structures reside, the other populated areas within their territory are rather rural, being confined to villages and small towns.

Since Bennipolis is just one city-state (along with other smaller cities and villages in the neighboring area), she cannot muster the forces like other larger nations do. However, what they lack in quantity, they make up with quality. Furthermore, a large army is unnecessary when one rules the waves. The Bennipolitan navy outmatches navies of other nations, securing the nearby waters. This allows them to become a safe haven for trading. While the land in which Bennipolis is located is not the most fertile or resource rich, being able to craft valuable goods makes up for it, although this might become a problem if they cannot get international imports to feed their populace and fuel their workshops.

Language: Bennipolitan Greek
Currency: Bennipolitan Drachma
Religion: Similar to Ancient Greek polytheism. Major Deities: Zeus, Athena, Bennis (Combined roles of Aphrodite and Mars – note Mars has a more positive connotation than Ares – also a local water deity), Ephydris (Artemis-like local deity).

Important Characters:
Bennidae- This royal family traces their genealogy from the children of the eponymous goddess of Bennipolis, Bennis and Bennipolis’ legendary founder, Eurytius. They are the oldest family in Bennipolis. Royal Symbol: Turtle.
-Athenakles: Basileus
-Cynthia: Basileia
-Adraändreis: Daughter

Ephydridae- This royal family traces their genealogy from the children of a local deity, Ephydris. They are the only Bennipolitan royal house that cannot claim any lineage from Zeus. Royal Symbol: Spider
-Lysander: Basileus
-Deipyle: Basileia
-Diomedes: Son

Ioannesidae – This royal family was not an original Bennipolitan aristocratic family. However, they were one of the only non-Bennipolitan families that supported the liberation of Bennipolis, therefore securing their place in the new aristocracy. They claim that they are descended from Achilles; however, this claim is dubious. Royal Symbol: Eagle
- Ioannes: Basileus
- Maria : Basileia
- Bartholomaios: Son

Traits:
Starting = 2
Professional Army = -3
Ambitious Generals = 1
Decentralized Army = 0
Small Army = 2
Kings of the Sea = -3
New Age Ship Construction = 0
Strong Industry = -2
Depleted Materials = 3

Total = 0
Army:
4,000 Veterans
12,000 Regulars
3,000 Recruits
500 Knights
Navy:
3 Frigates
10 Schooners
12 Sloops
15 Brigs
GDP:
32,500,000,000 ($)
Stability: Stable

The United Imperium of Valm can be found here

[Winston Smith]

The Kingdom of Aznavor

Nations Name: The Kingdom of Aznavor
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Form of Government: Absolute Monarchy
Describe the System: 'One King One God One People'. This saying sums up the Aznavor Kingdom's method of rule. The King rules supreme, He draws his authority from divine mandate. To support his rule he is supported by a powerful religious body who praises faith loyalty and productivity to be the primary virtues. Every once in a while the Church initiates an inquisition from which neither prince nor pauper is safe. Only the king and the church patriarch holds the power to interrupt such an inquisition and although not necessarily violent the inquisition does usually result in the disappearance of undesirable elements of society.
A couple generations ago the current king's grandfather agreed to the creation of a parliament to advise him after a local riot grew out of control. For two generations this Parliament was little more than a token gesture that appeased the masses; little more than a club for nobles to join to gain another title whilst doing little to represent the interests of their lands. However the current king was born with a vision that his forefathers did not have, and is beginning to expand his parliament selling non-hereditary titles enabling well to do commoners and burghers to accede to positions of responsibility in governance. This not only buttresses his support with the middle-classes but also provides the king with much needed revenue. Members of the parliament who stand out for their talent, honesty, loyalty, ambition,erudition and daring are promoted to a reduced court of close advisors called the Council of ministers in which the men are assigned various positions according to their particular talents and empowered with the authority to take what actions they deem necessary as long as they explain and justify their decisions to the King.
Location on Map Desired:
Important Settlements:

Ironfort: Ironfort is primarily a military outpost that guards the mountain passes to the east of Aznavor. Most of the Kingdom's weapons,tools and metalworks are forged here. The foundries and smithies are kept well supplied by the coal and iron found in the eastern mountains.

Shipskeep: Aznavor's naval base is located just east of the capital on the easternmost tip of the state. It guards trade engages pirates off the main coast. The Naval Yards here are manned by shipbuilders, carpenters and artisans who carried on the occupations of their ancestors infusing generation after generation of knowledge into their work.

Havenport : To the North of Shipskeep lies Havenport the second largest of the of the Kingdoms three ports cities second only to the Capital. Blessed by a curved coastline that protects the city harbour and its ships from the strong northern storms and guarded by the War vessels from Shipskeep, trade from all over the continent has thrived here and the merchants have become opulent.

Oceansrock: Oceansrock is the capital of The Kingdom of Aznavor, The Kingdom's most formidable castle;The Rock,. The Kings court , the High Temple of the Faith and the Military headquarters are all located here as well as a large merchant population and Burgher population. The proud guilds here that have protected the interests and skills of their members for so long are increasingly pressured by royal authority to disband and share their knowledge on a national scale.Oceansrock enjoys a slightly warmer climate than the rest of the Kingdom due to its southern position meaning that it rarely goes hungry thanks to a large amount of arable land an abundant sea.

Wintergate: Until Recently Wintergate was little more than a town. Located on the western coast near to a Azanavor's largest forest it would traditionally cutdown timber and float it down by river barge to the capital as well as Oceansrock and shipskeep. However rumours of undiscovered lands to the east have brought more and more adventurers to Wintergate and has resulted in the emergence of a local shipyard. The King is observing the development of Wintergate with keen interest attention move that has not gone unnoticed by the inhabitants of Havenport.

Misthall: The Northernmost city in the realm. Small in population it is responsible for the northern regions of the Kingdom.The lands surrounding Misthall are mountainous and not very fertile although cattle farmers and the occasional arable fertile valley exists. The men who live in these lands are hard men who scorn the peaceful southerners but depend on them for food. Misthall is not a coastal city as the northern Seas are far too icy and the coast is far too rocky to be feasibly navigated. The main source of employment here are the few stone quarries that supply the hard rocks for the castles of the south although many locals make use of the many cows to become tanner and leather workers. Poaching has always been common here and the locals have become very adept with the Yew longbow a weapon that few others have mastered. The ability to supply the Kingdom of Aznavor with hundreds of longbowmen a year had traditionally given the inhabitants a disproportionate amount of royal attention in comparison to the wealthier southern cities.

Description: The Kingdom of Aznavor used to be a very feudal society that relied on its heavy infantry and its bowmen to defend its borders and win its wars. However constant skirmishes with its neighbours became costly and the Kings of Old decided that the lands being fought over were not worth the blood cost. relinquishing its authority over lands beyond the eastern mountains for the sake of lasting peace the Kingdom withdrew into semi-isolation. Now at the dawn of the 18th century, safe behind these mountain ranges and confident in the strength of the men of Ironfort who guard the passes the Kingdom looks towards the new worlds that are to be explored.

Culture: Northern Latin/Anglo-Saxon
Language: High Aznavori
Currency: Iron Florin
Important Characters:
King: Philip Duloire. 'The hammer' for his myriad building projects as well as his repeated efforts to destroy the guilds of the Capital.
Queen:Fiona of the Summerlands
Heirs: Alexander (1) and Dominic (2)
Daughter: Celena
Patriarch: Karlick the Bard. Known for having been a particularly successful and violent inquisitor in the past he is nicknamed the Bard for having made many strong men 'sing' whichever song he wanted to hear.

Council of ministers:
Richard of Ironfort: Guardian of the East and Defender of the Mountain passes.
Thomas Steward: Master of Coin and chief exchequer
Ross of Shipskeep: Naval Minister
Alexander Duloire: Minister of information, stability and royal unity
Barlow: Treasurer
Martin of Misthall: First Ambassador
Matthieu Delunion: Secondary Ambassador:
Marc: Overseer of Canals and Roads
Guy of Havenport: Minister for exporation
Vincent: Chief of the city guard
Master Klaus: Respresentative of the Holy Patriarch and Inquisitor

Traits:
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
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. +/-0
Sealegs: Your sailers have spent some time at sea and so can deal with storms and rough weather better than those of other nations. -1
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
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

Army:
20,000 Regulars
25,000 Recruits

Navy:
1 Frigate
8 Schooners
10 Sloops
5 Brigs

GDP: 51,000,000,000 ($)

Stability: Very Stable

[Titanic]

The Democratic Peoples Republic of Konzia

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Nations Name: Democratic people's republic of Konzia
Flag:
Form of Government: Dictatorship
Describe the system: The government officials handle everything and are elected by the people but the dictator can overrule any law and fire any government official.
Location on Map Desired: dark blue on map
Capital: Nozian, located in the central north region of the nation
Important Settlements: Nozian and New Eastern Konzia.
Description: The once great nation once ruled most of the northeast, rebellion has caused it to fall back into the northeastern peninsula where a smaller rebellion torn the country in half. The western part of the nation is littered with looters, rebels, poverty, and the scars of a war. Buildings are mainly made of stone and iron. The western half of the former capital, Old Konzia was taken near the end of The Great Rebellion. A peace treaty was signed where our western counterpart would split from us, peace has settled throughout most of Konzia but the west is still unstable. The culture is mixed in Konzia as many people once lived in former parts of the empire. The language is also mixed with many people speaking 2 or more different languages. there is no common language. The currency is the Jade Hiokan. Many people look upon the new world as a chance to flee the violence and fighting.
Important Characters:
Emperor Konzia the 137th.
Boonia, CEO of Konzia inc.
Traits:
Starting points +2
State Controlled +1
Serfs +0
New Age Ship Construction +0
“I’m not a racist but…” -3
Rotting Hulls +2
Large Army -2
Army:
57,000 Regulars
70,000 Recruits

Navy:
1 Frigate
8 Schooners
5 Sloops
4 Brig

GDP:
49,000,000,000 ($)

Stability: Slightly Unstable

[The Incredible John]

The Corleonn-Warrus-Grudden-Nollin Alliance

Nations Name: The Corleonn-Warrus-Grudden-Nollin Alliance

Flag:

Form of Government: A set of parlamentary-monarchies led by an appointed Head of the Alliance and its military as a whole is led by a single dictator.

Describe the System: The Corleonn-Warrus-Grudden-Nollin Alliance are four independent Duchies led by a dictator would usually assume a role of supreme general amongst all of the alliances’ military assets. When it comes to the legislative matters of each duchy, the Grand Duke along with their respective People's Parliament would be settle matters accordingly. The alliance itself also has a central governing system led by the four grand duke and representatives of their respective people's parliaments. They form a council that dictates every action of the alliance. At the head of this council is the appointed Head of the Alliance.

Location on Map Desired:

Capital: The Alliance capital and Grudden capital of Norfolkke.

Important Settlements: The capital of Corleonn, Hevish. The capital of Warrus, Denparkke. The capital of Nollin, Hamburke and the Nollish port city of Jesper.

Description: The Corleonn-Warrus-Grudden-Nollin alliance was once a series of small duchies in service to the Sofon dominion long ago. No one governor could ever effectively control the entire region because of the different ethnicities of and the terrain of the area. The mountainous region would always deter invading armies and the thick forest would always make the movement of cavalry and artillery almost impossible. By the year 1583, the different duchies managed to stage a rebellion successfully, repelling the large wave of attacks sent by the dominion. After since then, they have managed to repel other invaders with the small armies they could usually summon, with the battles usually costly. They have made a reputation for themselves as the unconquerable people of the north. Sometime later, with the threat of another revolt, this time a civil one, the duchies changed their government from totalitarian monarchies to parliamentary monarchies. They were always awakened to treats from the outside and formed a coalition to protect themselves from would-be invaders. An alliance pact was formed on the 12th of January on the year 1609. Their alliance would state that each nation was independent but was part of a larger alliance who were obligated to aid their fellow duchies if under threat. They would appoint a dictator, a supreme commander of their entire military asset and a Head of the alliance from one of the four Dukes to lead them in their endevours. From this moment on, the alliance was born. The alliance has never ventured far from its borders and has isolated themselves from other nations of the continent. They would occasionally make diplomatic moves with those of the outside but it would usually be economic in nature.

The lands of the alliance are not good for farming as it is filled with high mountains and ragged cliffs. With this, the alliance's economy is largely dominated by mining for metals, both rare and common. They are then sent through the port town of Jesper to merchant ship to be traded across the continent. Because of their reliance on their merchant ships, the alliance has build a formidable navy. The alliance has never fought other nations on the high waters but is confident of their fleets. The current dictator however, Supreme Commander Karol Lipeche III wants to not only improve but elevate the status of the alliance's armed forces. Lipeche would show the world that the alliance could challenge foriegn power, proving the strength and unity of the alliance. The people of the alliance are also highly religious, putting their God above all else and the Dukes draw their power and respect from what they perceive as their divine rule, although this is mostly ceremonial now.

Important Characters: The current dictator of the alliance, Dictator, Supreme Commander Karol Lipeche III. The Grand Dukes Hemmlar V of Corleonn, Amadeus Russeus Kavlar of Warrus, Ferras Kollin II of Grudden and Devrick Lovarr Ollisius of Nollin.

Uniform of the soldiers of Corleonn


Uniform of the soldiers of Grudden


Uniform of the Soldiers of Nollin


Uniform of the Soldiers of Warrus


The Jaeger Flintlock Rifle, the rifle of the alliance


Traits:
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
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
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
Landlubbers: Your sailers don’t exactly train on a boat, boarding’s and marine forces perform slightly worse due to the moving deck. +1
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

[Sadko]

Kamalao Republi

Nations Name: Kamalao Republi

Flag:


Form of Government: Led by an assembly of economists, military enthusiasts, and other experts in various subjects, among them stands the Kamm, an overall leader choosing the direction of the nation. Republi absolutely does not mean anything.

Describe the System: Overall, the government follows the desires of people to an extent. The experts in the assembly are either appointed by the Kamm or by the people (in rare circumstances). There are 10 tribes, stationed around all of Kamalao, and all have their own religion, culture, and capital. Each year the title of "capital" goes to one tribe's capital, and their religion is adopted by all of the nation. This is how the tribes share the power between each other to end violent disputes. Kamm however, remains the biggest political figure with his assembly taking the second place. Religion is a highly disputed subject and as such adopting a new culture every year was very hard for people, so instead they have written "The Holy Pantheon" of every tribal god taking one place. Each year comes one god's turn to protect the people's souls from dark demons, and if a cataclysm happens in the same year the god is under a strike of angry people, and so is the tribe which has the god. Military is completely decentralised, only garrisons or wandering armies protecting various regions. Sometimes, private armies are bigger than the government's forces.

Location on Map Desired: Somewhere on the very southeast.

Capital: As said, the capital changes every year, so i will list the ten capitals of every tribe.
-Gwyngad, Capital of Tribe Kulemnu
-Turram, Capital of Tribe Yusuer
-Impasch, Capital of Tribe Unuii
-Rimeao, Capital of Tribe Oopea
-Bue Maleko, Capital of Tribe Seveka
-Nuesma, Capital of Tribe Ioppo
-Cheahattro, Capital of Tribe Slinbt
-Uorro, Capital of Tribe Uorro
-Benami, Capital of Tribe Benami
-Kutuk, Capital of Tribe Koval-Guk-Suprun

Important Settlements: See above.

Description:
City: As you enter one of the mentioned cities, you see great stone carvings, a beautiful temple with a statue of their god/goddess on top, the market and other important buildings surrounding it. As you go east, there lies a University, a Monastery. As you go west, there lies Market and Workshops. To North and South are the living districts as well as military zones.

Religion: It is a mix of Hinduism, Shamanism, and Paganism, called Ingamaanism

Language: Kammaloari Hindu

Currency: Amaku

Important Characters: Kamm Kutuk, the Kamm of all.
Traits:
Large Army
Outdated Army
Ambitious Generals
Decentralised Army
Kings of the Seas
Depleted Resources
Trading Hub

Army:
65,000 Regulars
70,000 Recruits
Navy:
5 Frigates
8 Schooners
10 Sloops
5 Brigs
GDP:
65,000,000,000 ($)
Stability:
Slightly Stable

[Guyvexille]

Lascaux

Nations Name: Lascaux
Flag: http://flag-designer.appspot.com/gwtflags/SvgFileService?d=0&c1=0&c2=2&c3=3&o=6&c4=1&s=11&c5=2
Form of Government: Hoplarchy
Describe the System: The country is run as a well oiled, well disciplines military unit with soldiers on top and providers(everyone else) below.Headed by a supreme general who serves for life.Previously a very respectable mercenary company, the Lascan people defended a small republic from attacks by its much larger neighbor. only to find out that the republic was unable to pay them as promised, seeking to obtain payment for their services they marched on their former employers. Having taken the capital almost unopposed, they were quick to realize that they were not paid simply because the government had no money. Coffers were empty and resources were scarce desperate to get their due they took over replacing their former paymasters and collected taxes from the subjects that had previously defended. Whilst the Lascan company was made up of some of the finest military minds, it was remarkably unsuited to governance and by over taxation further accentuated the poverty of the region. Fifteen years on the former mercenaries (still ruling over a disgruntled population) one again turned to war to make ends meet. Their reputation as being an army of well-equipped,disciplined and trained soldiers occasionally gains them contracts with other nations. Strong boys are often conscripted,taken away from their family trained and given the privileges of the warrior caste when numbers are needed.The military care very little about the serfs they command to feed them,clothe them and supply them with weapons. The military care very little about the serfs they command to feed them,clothe them and supply them with weapons. and desire little more than to leave the continent in search of wealth, opportunity and richer lands abroad. Unfortunately being landlocked and impoverished the Lascans lack the means to flee the continent jut yet and must rely on their skills to acquire ships and wealth.
Location on Map Desired: Wherever you'll have me but without a coastline please. ( I also don't know how to put up a map without the upload file option)
Important Settlements: Morito (capital)
Description: Morito is the capital and only settlement of note, the little wealth that exists comes from the countryside into the city. Only the soldiers and the providers who are absolutely necessary (Smiths, servants, peasants bringing in food to be sold) are allowed to stay within the safety of Morito's walls. The city, whilst, far from wealthy, is constantly full of life as the sounds of muskets being fired and the shouts of officers and echo late into the night.Religion is non-existent as it offers alternative loyalty than to the Governor-general.The currency is called the Lascan dollar and is worth very little. Initially mainly silver it is now being debased every five or so years as larger and larger amounts of tin and lead replace the silver content..

Important Characters:
Governor general: Argantan
The Governor General holds all authority and rarely delegates to his other officers in times of peace. He is also rarely seen by his men and it is rumored that no provider has ever seen his face.

Army:
Veteran: 15,000
Regular: 50,000
Recruit: 50,000

Navy: NA

GDP: 39,000,000,000

Stability: Unstable

Traits:
Large Army: Your nation maintains an army of many men that can dwarf many of the smaller nations.
Professional Army: Your nation’s army is well trained and equipped with good weapons, performing better in battle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Natural Great Men: Great minds and people seem to spring up from your populace every day. The chances of an inventor or great person appearing in your nation are increased.

[Meth Quokka]

The Councilate of Arbasses

Nations Name: The Councilate of Arbasses

Flag:

Form of Government: Republic

Describe the System: The Arbasses Council is the ruling institution for the land and it an odd mix of Oligarchic and democratic elements. The Council features a number of hereditary seats; twenty are given to the major families that led the revolution against the last tyrant Jurgen, five are given to the army and navy of the kingdom for their officers to allocate. A further fifteen seats are given to city officials and a final sixty seats are allocated to a democratic election; with people voting for regional representation every four years in order to create what comprises the majority of the council.

Candidates are paid for their services to the republic and vote for a Councillor to lead the government itself; therein all allocation votes count as double whereas democratic carry a singular weight. From there the Councillor will select various councilmen to form his government and ministers. Due to the nature of the elections; a number of faction exist within the senate which propose various policies and stances on certain issues, as such vying for control and influence in the council.

Location on Map Desired: Grey


Capital: Stendmark – black star-blob thing
Home to one of the largest ports in the land, Stendmark is a trader’s dream port of call. It had a large sea wall built outside which turns this natural port into a mammoth centre for commerce, industry and warships. This city has grown wealthy of the incessant trade taking place in the land; port fees are kept low to entice ships, bureaucratic tolls and non-existent, significant tax breaks are available to merchants both domestic and foreign and there is always a generous selection of berths available. It is a home of culture and civilisation, here the emigrants of just about every kingdom come seeking the opportunity to better their lot in life.

The port is built in a natural bay cut into the land, with cliffs rising off to the western side where the Council chambers and the wealthies members of the city live closest to the cliff edge. The streets wind down towards the port; generally the closer to the centre of the port or main road the wealthier the family. Those living near the docks on the eastern edge are generally the poorer members with the majority of the western wing is used for the military docks and sailor’s barracks.

The entire city is ringed by a huge wall, modern in design and sturdy in construction, it has constantly been maintained and adapted to advances in technology in order to keep it a bastion against the outside wall. The port itself is defended by the naval forces nearby, from coastal guns placed within the city and by defences placed on the sea wall itself. Finally a number of coastal defence stations are dotted along the coastline near the city; they are fitted with large coastal guns, smaller landside guns, a small garrison and are enclosed by walls.

Important Settlements:
Lindisfarne (lavender blob)
A city built on the southern plains of the nation, it is built on the southern crossroad where all the external roads come to meet before branching out into the other cities. It is a common waypoint for merchants; offering homely accommodation, the security of a walled town and a small military encampment located nearby. It keeps a constant vigilance of the southern border, sending patrols to keep the bandits off the merchant roads in order to keep their reputation for a safe land intact.

The Korpsburg (brown)
An intimidating Gothic fortress, this monstrosity built on the top of a large hill was the former capital of the King before his deposition. In the days of the republic it has been converted into the major military base where the bulk of the soldiers of the Arbassian Army are housed and keeps a watchful eye on the heavily forested lands of the western lands. It features a large central keep ringed by increasing circles of wall rings with an abundance of towers and gun emplacements all built from a dank, grey stone. Whilst physically intimidating many of the outer walls have been neglected in the wake of its departure from being the capital and lacks the garrison to feasibly defend many of the outer walls.

Havensport (marroon)
Built in order to be a competiting port to Stendmark , it never really stood a chance at replacing it with the ambitious founders having been bankrupted by their endeavours. Nowadays it houses much of the Abbassian fishing fleet and it’s once proud docks have been converted to support the many fishing wharfs and the industry of the city.

Description:
Formerly a kingdom known for its brutal kings and violent dictators it threw the shackles of its corrupt kings and was reborn as a republic with a large focus on trade. The xenophobic, nationalist policies of the past were replaced by liberalist policies of free trade and self-empowerment. The ruling class changed from noble to merchant; albeit many of the noble class used their existing fortune to become merchants themselves however many more lost their significant sums with poor merchants. Whilst nationalist and monarchic factions still exist in the land, the golden age being experienced and the increase in living standards are more than enough to silence any widespread disturbance.

The population consists of a large number of immigrants, almost overwhelming the number of native Abbassians who grew to trust and co-operate with their foreign neighbours in order to survive and thrive. Diplomacy replaced military force; trade replaced war albeit that is not to suggest they remain incapable of defending themselves. Where a trade ‘war’ may fail to dissuade the invaders would find themselves facing an arduous task to take the cities of the land.

The average city features is enclosed with a healthy abundance of towers dotting the lengths of stone and a number of star forts in critical defensive positions along the many roads provide support to the cities in times of war. They are dotted with an abundance of inns and taverns providing accommodation and entertainment to the many wagon trains that pass through the land. They are generally built on the major road junctions in order to maximise the thoroughfare through the city. The people are composed of a large mixture of immigrants of every domination with a slight advantage to the number of native Abbassians. The populace are generally pretty healthy and happy but a large amount of wealth segregation does tend to exist in the cities; the wealthier live to the main roads and the centre whilst the poorer extend outwards to the walls.

Important Characters:
Councillor de Happself
Councilmen Artanus, Curan, von Schleck, Koneg
General de Vries
Admiral van Wulfstan

Traits:
Small Army +2 (4)
Never Been Out of The Village +1 (5)
Ambitious Generals +1(6)
Ships of the Line -2 (4)
New Age Ship Construction 0 (3)
Trading Hub -3(1)
Free Market-1(0)

Army:
500 Veterans
25,000 Regulars
20,000 Recruits

Navy:
5 Ships of Line
4 Frigates
5 Schooners
10 Sloops
3 Brigs

GDP:
49,000,000,000 ($)

Stability: Unstable

[KabenSaal]

Nations Name:
Democratic Monarchy of Konzia
Flag: No flag.
Form of Government: Democratic Monarchy (People can vote for things, with a Queen as the Head of State)
Describe the system: The people vote for whoever they wish to join the council, with the Queen sitting at the top. While powerful, and having great sway with govermental proclaims, she can be over-ruled by a majority vote (20/30)
Location on Map Desired: dark blue on map
Capital: Nozian, located in the central north region of the nation
Important Settlements: Nozian and New Eastern Konzia.
Description: The once great nation once ruled most of the northeast, rebellion has caused it to fall back into the northeastern peninsula where a smaller rebellion torn the country in half. The western part of the nation is littered with looters, rebels, poverty, and the scars of a war. Buildings are mainly made of stone and iron. The western half of the former capital, Old Konzia was taken near the end of The Great Rebellion. A peace treaty was signed where our western counterpart would split from us, peace has settled throughout most of Konzia but the west is still unstable. The culture is mixed in Konzia as many people once lived in former parts of the empire. The language is also mixed with many people speaking 2 or more different languages. there is no common language. The currency is the Jade Hiokan. Many people look upon the new world as a chance to flee the violence and fighting. However, of late a massive rebellion has sparked great infighting, and the Emperor has been replaced overnight, by a new Queen with radical new edicts for the people. Several new artillery pieces have been seen in the capital and large, black clad women are talking to the people, and gathering the opinion for some sort of 'council'. Trade had suddenly picked up as well, with several merchants rolling into the towns selling wares at a cheap price.
Important Characters: Queen Lilyana Kabal
Elissa, CEO of Konzia inc.Traits:
Starting points +2
State Controlled +1
Professional Army: Your nation’s army is well trained and equipped with good weapons, performing better in battle. -3
Small Army: Your nation maintains a relatively small number of troops, when fielded in battle against another nation your forces are almost always outnumbered.
+2Rotting Hulls +2
Trading hub
Militia

Army:
7,000 Veterans
10,000 Regulars
10,000 Recuits

Navy:
1 Frigate
3 Schooners
4 Sloops
3 Brigs

GDP:
59,000,000,000

Stability:
Slightly Unstable.