Gessen (city-state)

Demography and Population

600,000 people live in Gessen, about 700,000 people live in towns surrounding the area. Mostly farmers.

Territories

The delta of the Gessen river, some farmland surrounding it.

Military

Relatively large city watch, small standing army. Impressive navy.

Technological Level

Roughly the level of ancient Rome.

Religion

In the city, old Gessenian polytheism is fairly popular, with about 20% of inhabitants practicing it exclusively. Some people believe in the doctrine of Divine Emanations, about 7%. About 70% of the city practice Dehanism to some extent, though many people follow a syncretic blend of Gessenian polytheism and Dehanism. Other religions number about 3%. Outside of the city, Dehanism is about 80%, polytheism is about 30%, (overlap is intentional), and other religions are less than 1%.

Foreign Relations

In a close coalition with the northern side of the Iedition league. Testy relation with the southern side. Uneasy truce with the Yusyu empire to the north. Relatively friendly with the Itiaion empire to the West.

Agriculture & Industry

Most farmers cell their crops to the ravenous beast that is the city of Gessen. Nem is fermented mostly, though other plants like rhit and coluvo are also fairly common. Fishing is also fairly common along the coastline, and a couple whaling ships are in operation around Gessen.

Trade & Transport

The largest city between the East by the Northern route, and thus, a prosperous trade city. Almost anything can be found there. A road system within Gessen is also in place.

Education

A mandatory examination for children occurs for people ten years old every ten years. Noble families often end up adopting the most promising children. Another, optional exam is held every year at a different time, meant to be taken by adults, it's necessary for many law jobs, and the certificate given is extremely helpful for any job.

Infrastructure

Canal system a la Venice. Lots of architectural marvels.

Currency

Sikka.

Legislative Body

Whatever family is in power, though there are some rules, that, while not illegal to be broken, would certainly cause a riot.

Judicial Body

Laws are enforced by the city guard, mostly. People are judged by magistrates.