Kingdom of Lysandria
The Kingdom of Lysandria is a country in the Suthurhart region of Veldona, between The Spine of the Dragon and the Marble Hills. Its capitol is also called Lysandria.
History
Before 524, the power of Lysandria extended little farther than its walls. Under the rule of King Ulmen I, and in response to the power of certain slaveholding families growing to the point of worrying him, he issued a royal decree that all slaves who would join Lysandria’s army would be given a plot of the land that they conquered. He intentionally had it worded so that it also applied to the slaves of any nation with which Lysandria found itself at war. With every city-state Lysandria conquered, the ranks of its army swelled with fresh recruits and it eventually grew to its current borders.
After the death of Ulmen I, Ulmen II ascended to the throne, and continued his father's conquests until his death during the First Goodwater Campaign.
Between 700 and 780, it has fought three wars with the Twin Kingdoms of Orle and Lonne, the last of which ended in a stalemate in which the critical city of Paizmin revolted against both sides and declared its independence from both kingdoms.
Demography and Population
Inhabitants
Lysandria is a predominantly Human nation, the most common Human ethnicity being the Barleyers from the plainslands, who are often now simply referred to as Lysandrians. Along Naro’s Coast and The Spine of the Dragon regions it is home to many Orlans and Lonnites as well. A substantial minority of the population are Halflings.
Territories
Lysandria is the largest country in the Suthurhart region. It has extensive coastline along the Bay of Hammers and has direct access to the Trade Sea and the Frostsea. The terrain of the country is varied between high mountains, low plains, and coastlines. On the whole, it is a fertile region with a great deal of sunshine throughout the year.
Historically, the Good River has been a major waterway through the region, however so much water has been diverted from the river for irrigation in the Barley Sea region that in many places the river can be easily crossed by foot after climbing down into the bank. Now the country no longer has a major river.
Laws
Though the country is fairly welcoming of peoples of almost any race, religion, or ethnicity, it is far more so to the wealthy, who are often able to bypass bureaucratic processes others must go through, but who have no de jure legal protections than the poor. Bribery of a non-law enforcement official is not illegal, however bribery of a guard or judge is. Demons, Devils, and Drow, however, are banned within its borders, up to and including those of one-quarter blood.
In addition to common-sense laws, the following should be noted within the borders of Lysandria:
Arcane magic is permitted only by individuals who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Is a member in good standing with the Lysandrian Magical Instititute,
- Is an attaché to a foreign dignitary or has some other special permission,
- Can prove via recognized documentation that their business in Lysandria is of a temporary nature, and that their entry into the country was no more than two months ago.
Agriculture & Industry
Lysandria is often considered to be the breadbasket of the Suthurhart region. The ideal grain-growing conditions of the Barley Sea have enabled it to export flour, crackers, and alcohol to the region and beyond. It is also an exporter of beryls, aquamarines, and emeralds due to the mining in the Munnuth Caverns.
Founding Date
524
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Alternative Names
Empire of Lysandria
Predecessor Organization
Demonym
Lysandrian
Leader
Founders
Head of State
Government System
Despotism
Power Structure
Feudal state
Legislative Body
The Lysandrian Assembly is the body comprised of all the landed nobles directly under the King, mostly Counts. The Assembly has the right to pass laws governing many aspects of Lysandrian society, but does have a few restrictions: an official meeting of the Assembly may only be called by the King, though by custom the King grants a meeting of the Assembly at the request of any member of it and a meeting is expected to be called at least once every two years. The King is the head of the Assembly, and has the right to annul any law made by it.
Executive Body
The head of state is the King, currently Roland the Young. The current heir to the throne is his half-brother, Duke Damen Skyval, through absolute primogeniture. The King has broad powers, while the Lysandrian Assembly, composed of nobles, also has the ability to pass laws. Laws passed by the Assembly can be annulled by the King, but in doing so, he risks alienating and offending the nobles.
Subsidiary Organizations
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Related Species
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