Merrescene

Merrscene is more of a collective of different countries than a country unto itself. The 17 City-States that make up Merrscene banned together for common cause to form their confederacy, but each City-State retains their own sovereignty outside of the confederacy. A person can travel from one end of Merrscene to the other and see a myriad of different cultures, economies, landscapes, and people. To outsiders, Merrscene is a hodge-podge of different peoples and cultures. Despite their differences, the people of Merrscene often come together on several key issues such as the treatment of wine, the support of academic and philosophical quandaries, and the general idea of not wanting to be a part of other nations.
Merrscene holds home to some of the foremost colleges of academic thought and pursuit. People from all over Anatole come to train or study at the schools that are in abundance throughout the Confederacy. Many noble son or daughter experience a different world of expansive vineyards, rich culture, and extensive history within their travels through Merrscene. To many, it is a place where someone could spend a lifetime and still not see all it has to offer.

Structure

Merrscene is a confederation made of 17 distinct city-states. Each city state has their own sovereignty, but collectively form the confederacy for the sake of defense, confederate law, and national matters. Each City State assigns a single representative to the Merrsceran senate. The senate decides the over-arching laws between city-states and acts as arbitrator between each city-state.

Public Agenda

Merrscene's various city-states support their own autonomous governments, each with their own agendas. Together, they form a collective for the sake of defense, treaties, and alliances with other nations. Merrscene wishes to exist in it's current state without any further outside influences.

Assets

Merrscene, despite it's size, is a fairly wealthy confederate. Most of the nation's wealth stems from it's abundance of trade routes both over land and sea. Additionally, Merscene is home to some of the worlds best schools and colleges, boasting more professional training institutes than any other nation. The Merrscene University, located in Islelamore, one of only 2 schools that activity teach the arcane arts beyond basic knowledge. Merrscene is famously known for it's wines, ales, and liquors as well as an assortment of fruits that grow only in that region. While not as robust as Eindurand , Merrscene does hold home to several prominant industries including textiles, meats, and fermented beverages.

History

Merrscene was once composed of several city-states that held influence over various areas in the region. Before the Yomirsh occupation, these city states vied for influence in the regions, often making war with one another over territory or political differences. One by one, these city-states were conquered by Yomriah during the Early Wars. This region was the last to gain it's independence from Yomriah, and this Yomrish influences can still be seen in their culture and architecture. During the Yomrish Occupation, 17 city states banned together to simultaneously throw off the shackles of Yomrish rule. After their independence was gained, these 17 city states formed a coalition of nations to defend their newly gained territory against Yomriah and other nations that were forming to the south. The Capital of this coalition was selected to be a central location, Islelamore, and was eventually reorganized into an official confederacy. The List of city states are as follows
Islelamore - Capital and home to the prestigious Merrscene Univerity Nabratta - Home to one of the largest host of armed forces in Merrscene Berlial - Vast tracks of farmland in southern Merrscene Hithos - Smaller, but wealthy city-state with several prominant shipping ports. Tatrea - Mountainous city-state, high in mineral wealth Milokampos - Furtherst west City-State, coastal Loaderti - Famous for scenic vistas and farmlands Lindus - Small, but well positioned Therus - Several Farms and Vineyards Delerna - City state supporting many trades training institutes Kasmalos - Philosophical and contemplated peoples Olara - Farms, Vineyards and ranches throughout Europida - Large city once militaristic, not industrial Appiddi - Distinctive mountainous regions, sparsely populated Sarelis - Home to colleges of note Thespeni - Large coastal city, borders with Titania Cralnadi - Aslo borders Titania, heavily trafficed trade city.

Demography and Population

The People of Merrscne are very mixed in their origin. Most of The Humans in merrscene are olived skin with dark hair and usually brown eyes. On average, the people of merrscne are shorter than southern humans. In addition to humans, merrscene host a variety of ancestries. The trade heavy nature of their economy leads many from all walks of life to end up calling Merrscene their homes.

Territories

Merrscene occupies the territory of nothern-central Anatole from the rim of the Northern Mountain Range to the Yomrish Sea. Their eastern border is shared with the lost wilds, while Yomraih borders their northeastern region.

Military

Merscene has little in the way of military force. While each city state has their own armed forces in a variety of organizations, the centralized confederacy has no organized or standing military. Many times has this issue been brought before the senate, but nothing has been agreed upon as to a centralized military force.

Religion

Each City State in Merrscene has their own laws regarding religious worship. Religious freedom is not guaranteed by the confederacy. Some city states outlaw the worship of particular deities (mostly Covalla, the Sinner, Entaria, or Romulus) and enforce this measure to varying degrees. Polis is among the most popular of gods among the Merrscenran peoples, though this is mainly in the more trained, academic, or professional arenas.

Foreign Relations

Merrscene is seen as fairly weak from the eyes of other nations. Due to their weak military and precarious economy, they have not been able to stabilize themselves o the international stage. Despite this, merrscene sits between 3 major world powers. should either one seek to annex any of Merrscene into themselves, the other two nations would react with force. Merrscene once had a defensive agreement with Yomraih, but this was broken in the political scandals surround the events of the Black Skies Tragedy. Before this, Astrellas attemped to annex Nabratta, but relinquished their hold due to Titanian aggression over the annexation. This lead to the 3 Nations Accord.

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Type

Geopolitical, Country

Capital

Islelamore

Alternative Names

Confederate Nations of Merrescene

Training Level

Levy

Veterancy Level

Trained

Demonym

Merrsceran

Power Structure

Confederation

Economic System

Market economy

Currency

Darcha, and coinage

Controlled Territories

• Islelamore

Neighboring Nations

• Astrellas
• Titania