Morris Cove
Mens Omnia Vincit
General Information
Morris Cove has stood for hundreds of years as a major naval miliatary power and trader. It's position adjacent to Akora, Rami'il and Guo have allowed it to prosper. While it's vast naval fleets have made it indespensible for it's neighbours to borrow in times of conflict.Geography
Due to its location near the realms centre and it's coastal, low-lying nature Morris Cove experiences high temperatures and humidity. This means that accross this country there is vast greenery. Near the Mitlind border stands the Shardclaw jungle and Grimtooth marshlands, named after the large roaming clans of lizardfolk that inhabit these spaces.Along the Northern reaches of Morris Cove lie the Gudtwin Mountains, home to the dwarves of clan Gudtwin. In order to form a peaceful alliance with these dwarves, the Kings of Morris Cove enterred a covenant with the Earls of Gudtwin forming an alliance that stands strong to this day.
The Royal Family
Morris Cove has been ruled by the same royal family since it's creation, however they deviate from the traditional system of monarchy. The house of Morris has strict militaristic traditions, requiring ruler to be appointed and selected by the current monarch. In order to be selected candidates must fulfil the following requirements:Organizations and Ethos
The mantra Mens Omnia Vincit is an old common phrase that means the mind trumps all in line with this mantra, Morris Cove is known as a contry predominantly populated by althiests. While there can be no disputing that the gods do exist, as their powers can be observed, The people of Morris Cove believe that mortals are the masters of their own destiny and that faith holds one back from true progress.Morris Cove owes much of it's miliatary might to its extensive metal exports and scientific institutions who, as of 1720, developed the revolutionary firearm making their vessels much more formidable on the waters. More recently their ground forces have developed specialised divisions focused entirely on the use of firearms.
Notable History
Morris Cove's history has been defined by the following events:Expansion Conflict (1450 - 1490)
Dossil's East coast consisted of a series of trading ports and coastal settlements. Each port saw significant use, however there was one located in a cove to the North-East. This would go on to become Morris Cove Proper as they proceeded to claim neighbouring territories.Within a few years, due to each of the East coast ports expanding and claiming their neighbouring territories, Many small skirmishes broke out between these new, larger territories. Due to Morris Cove's position, and their first monarch, Sorren Morris' push for a stronger naval presence, they were able to secure the majority of trade with the neighbouring continents and intercept vessels heading to the other Eastern ports. Allowing them to dominate future conflicts and claim the entire Eastern side of Dossil.
The Gudtwin-Morris Covenant (1480)
During their great expansion, Knight King Sorren Morris was unable to breach the walls surrounding the clan lands of Gudtwin. With the dwarves having their own internal food supplies, a long term seige would only strengthen the position of the dwarves while weakening Morris Cove's expanding frontlines. So Knigh King Sorren Morris parleyed with Earl Branost Gudtwin to come to an agreement.The Dwarves had no interest in expanding or giving up their own lands, they wished only to maintain their way of life. The two parties reached an accord and entered a blood pact. Now any who bear the standard of Morris Cove or Clan Gudtwin are forever bound by kinsmanship.
First Dossil War (1510 - 1570)
Under the new leadership of Knight Queen Brianne Morris, Morris Cove sought to expand further inland securing the continent under their standard. However, while scouting to Dossil's central mountain range, they encountered another squad of scouts from Hydenbur. These scouts immediately attacked those from Morris Cove giving birth to a bloody conflict that lasted 60 years.After both sides had suffered horrendous losses, the armies decided to call a truce and agreed neither side should have control over the land that lay between them. The communities in this land banded together to create a new country, @Mitlind, under the rule of their own parliamentary government.
