Nation Name: Eschscholzia
Flag: Orange poppy on a blue field.
Population: 5,500,000
Location on Map:
Form of Government: Monarchy
Head of State: King Maximus Strong, first of his name (Age: 31)
Heir to State: Prince Theodore Strong (Age: 13)
Important Political Characters:
Queen Gwenyth, queen to King Maximus (Age: 30)
Martin Strong, Maximus’ only living brother and one of Eschscholzia’s chief military commanders (Age: 29)
Lord Frederick Opal, military commander (Age: 39)
Lord Donald Carrick, military commander (Age: 33)
Gyles Chaucer, master of espionage (Age: 47)
Capital: Ashencleft (RED)
Capital Population: 500,000
Capital Description: Ashencleft is an ancient city, its walls and great structures carved into the face of Mount Ash. The unique make and location allows for only one entrance into the city, a wide pass with a moderate incline. The single pass lends the city great advantages during wartime, and great grievances from visiting diplomats. Despite the isolated nature of the city, its inhabitants are largely satisfied, and enjoy the privileges of a highly sophisticated sewer system.
Other Major Towns: Olive Town (BROWN), Corning (PURPLE), Fallbrook (PINK), Gilroy (BLUE)
Traits Chosen:
Start Off Points +2
Scared of water +3
‘Holy Hell’ +3
Large army -2
Professional army -3
Fertile fields -2
Militias -1
Empowered companies +/-0
Decentralized army +/-0
Social Dynamics: Eschscholzia prides itself on its military achievements. Due to the warlike nature of its people, a very unstable relationship exists between Eschscholzia and the church. In the past, the kings of Eschscholzia have proven unruly, intoxicated by the fumes of their own military might. Eschscholzian warriors are renowned for their skill and prowess in battle, and a sellsword of Eschscholzian descent can run for a hefty amount of coin.
Religion: Pagan
Important Events or Holidays: Pagan holidays
Stability: Slgihtly unstable
Military:
Army Strength:
2,000 Knights
20,000 Men at Arms
10,000 Shortbowmen
5,000 Pikemen
Navy Strength:
8 Cogs
11 Galleys
5 Longships
Industry: Wheat and barley.
Main Exports: Foodstuffs
Main Imports: Minerals
GDP: 60,000,000,000 ($)