Thrane
Thrane is one of the original Five Nations that formed the Kingdom of Galifar before The Last War. It is the only nation out of the Five Nations that has replaced its monarchy with a theocracy. Unlike the other nations which largely worship the Sovereign Host religion, Thrane's state religion is the Church of the Silver Flame.
Structure
Politically Thrane is very distinct to that of the other Five Nations. The most notable deviation is that it is no longer a monarchy but the first and only theocracy of Khorvaire. After the death of King Thalin many were concerned about the weakness of the next in line, Prince Daslin. Since the country was at war it was relatively easy to convince the people to want to replace the prince. In 914YK reigning Prince Daslin acceded the throne to the Silver Flame church without opposition. Being a theocracy of a foreign religion to that of its neighbors, Thrane often feels isolated and had the most difficulty during the Last War making alliances.
Who should rule the country is probably the biggest political debate within Thrane. The majority are content with the status quo however, many believe that the monarchy should be restored. To this day the scions of the Thranish monarchy are simply figureheads without any temporal power. Ruling Queen Diani ir'Wynarn supports the return of the monarchy and many Thranes, especially nobles support her return. A third proposition to this problem exists within Thranish politics, one held by Captain Otherro of the Knights of Thrane is that the monarchy should be restored to rule alongside the church rather than replace them.
Supporting the side of restoring the monarchy however, are a group of extremists known as The Galifar Loyalists or Throneholders colloquially. This group criticizes the events in which the church seized control of the nation casting doubt on its legitimacy.
Thrane is still rebuilding from the results of the Last War and its treasury is low on coins. It is in debt to many dragonmarked houses, particularly House Kundarak and in return its citizens are overtaxed. Unable to afford large scale repairs many cities show signs of destruction wrought by invaders.
The dragonmarked houses find it very difficult to operate within Thrane due to the church's strict legislation.
Demography and Population
Humans: 70%
Half-Elves: 10%
Dwarves: 9%
Elf: 4%
Halflings: 4%
Other: 3%
Territories
Thrane is located in central Khorvaire, sharing its western border with Aundair and its southern one with Breland. It also shares a small land border with The Mournland in the south-east though is largely separated by Scions Sound. Thrane occupies a rich territory of fertile farmland and large forests. With natural waterways demarcating most of its boundaries, Thrane was the only nation not to lose territory due to the Treaty of Thronehold. Thrane also shares the closest proximity to Thronehold.
Military
The armies of Thrane claim the blessing of the Silver Flame and for the most part act in the devoted, compassionate, honest, and true manner befitting such an honor. In the early war years, however, more than a few descended into religious fervor and committed atrocities against their “heathen” neighbors. Clerics, adepts, and paladins of the Silver Flame were swept along in the righteousness of the levied troops, but as reason began to reassert itself and the dictates of their superiors moderated, they attempted to curtail the worst excesses. After King Thalin died, the church hierarchy gradually asserted control over all aspects of Thrane’s military. Still, an officer class drawn from the deposed aristocracy continues to command troops. Indeed, in many ways, the armies of Thrane have become the last refuge of the nobility in a theocratic kingdom. Their expertise often leads them to powerful positions of command, though the Diet of Cardinals is careful never to give too much command over the armies to any single officer, no matter how successful or how well-loved by the people. In many ways, constant political interference by religious overseers (and the marked change in their expectations and demands) is Thrane’s greatest weakness. The Cardinals do not wish to assume command of the armies (for a defeat on the battlefield might be construed as a rebuke of the Cardinals’ faith or piety), but neither do they trust anyone else to do so. The armies are almost always made up of levies of untrained troops supported by strong officers, well-regarded cavalry, and middling wands and poor archery. They are remembered more often as large groups than as smaller units: the Army of the Northern Crusade, the Silver Legion, the Legion of Perpetual Adoration, the Legion of the Pure, and so on.
Religion
Despite common belief, the majority of Thranes are not zealots and tolerate other belief systems because most are aware that Tira Miron herself started as a paladin of Dol Arrah. The Thranish understand that The Silver Flame demands its followers only destroy evil incarnate in the forms of the undead, fiends and other abominations. If a paladin sensed the evil within a person they would council them back to the light and as a rule would not attempt to execute them. However on some extreme occasions this has been too hard a set of ideals to follow
Agriculture & Industry
Thrane is still rebuilding as a result of the Last War. It has few coins left in its treasury, it owes money to various dragonmarked houses (House Kundarak in particular), its citizens are overtaxed, and its cities still show signs of the carnage and destruction wrought by Aundairian, Brelish, Cyran, Karrnathi, and Darguun invaders. The dragonmarked houses have trouble acting within the tight strictures of the Church of the Silver Flame, and they must trod carefully around prickly, overbearing cardinals.
Infrastructure
Roads, Lightning Rail , and air and water ship transport are all available throughout the country.
"Glory to the Silver Flame."
Maps
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Thaliost
Founding Date
11 Aryth, 996YK
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Capital
Demonym
Thrane/Thranite
Leader
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Theocracy
Power Structure
Unitary state
Economic System
Traditional
Currency
Platinum Dragon pieces (pp), Galifar (gp), Sovereign (sp), Crown (cp)
Legislative Body
Council of Cardinals
Official State Religion
Location
Controlled Territories
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