Sporete
Once upon a time, the City State of Sporete was an admirable naval force, focusing on the life of fishing and thinking. Being out at sea gave one ample time to think, especially with the solitude of the waves. For this reason, when it came time to choose a new leader, the great thinkers often – thought not always – came from sea faring origins. It was not just important to be able to think strategy and solve puzzles; one to be able to know how to control a ship in a storm, how to feed a people with a poor harvest and so on. A True leader was then chosen by a council of elders, and named Archon Orator, their Lord Speaker.
That was until 1590, well over 600 years after the unification of the City States of Helathen, when the constant creeping of piratical forces, that ate away at the edges of Sporete, finally reached its peak and attacked the city. Despite a brave front being held by the forces rallied by Navarch Orator Eranthis Angelid, they fell all the same, the Navarch Orator descending to the depths on the deck of their ship, the Vathy Pageto.
Between the years of 1590 to 1600, the City State was ruled over by Vasilatis Nirgul Creed, from the deck of their ship, the Sin Keeper. The Definition of crime changed somewhat, and allowed the City State to become a home of criminals. The Archplearchos either bent the knee, took new titles, or were destroyed utterly. To ensure a future, the Vasilatis decreed that a new leader is chosen on the previous’ death, and must be elected by all gathered Archonatis and Plearchos. This came to pass in 1600 when Nirgul Creed was killed by the Ringbreakers. In turn, Violetta Belshire was elected leader, who ruled ten years, before being replaced by her daughter, Calypso Beneviento, who has ruled ever since.
Things could certainly be considered lawless within the City State of Sporete, though some elements of peacekeeping has been maintained; the Sporete Merchant’s Guild is still active, who actively enjoy the increased income from the piratical raids, and a peacekeeping force across the land, in the form of an official sworn in Corsairs, the closest thing they have to a militant force in the lands, protecting the land for their pirate rulers.
Current Leader: Vasilatis Calypso Beneviento (Sea Elf, Female)
Previous Leaders:
That was until 1590, well over 600 years after the unification of the City States of Helathen, when the constant creeping of piratical forces, that ate away at the edges of Sporete, finally reached its peak and attacked the city. Despite a brave front being held by the forces rallied by Navarch Orator Eranthis Angelid, they fell all the same, the Navarch Orator descending to the depths on the deck of their ship, the Vathy Pageto.
Between the years of 1590 to 1600, the City State was ruled over by Vasilatis Nirgul Creed, from the deck of their ship, the Sin Keeper. The Definition of crime changed somewhat, and allowed the City State to become a home of criminals. The Archplearchos either bent the knee, took new titles, or were destroyed utterly. To ensure a future, the Vasilatis decreed that a new leader is chosen on the previous’ death, and must be elected by all gathered Archonatis and Plearchos. This came to pass in 1600 when Nirgul Creed was killed by the Ringbreakers. In turn, Violetta Belshire was elected leader, who ruled ten years, before being replaced by her daughter, Calypso Beneviento, who has ruled ever since.
Things could certainly be considered lawless within the City State of Sporete, though some elements of peacekeeping has been maintained; the Sporete Merchant’s Guild is still active, who actively enjoy the increased income from the piratical raids, and a peacekeeping force across the land, in the form of an official sworn in Corsairs, the closest thing they have to a militant force in the lands, protecting the land for their pirate rulers.
Current Leader: Vasilatis Calypso Beneviento (Sea Elf, Female)
Previous Leaders:
- Vasilatis Nirgul Creed (Tiefling, Male, Straight - 61, Dark Black Eyes, Raven Black hair with large ram horns, Pallid white skin, with dark markings. Long black coat, with a large tricorn hat. Beads braided into their hair. Scar over right eye, which is red as a consequence. 6’0’’)
- Vasilatis Violetta Belshire (Human, Female)
Structure
| Vasilatis (Pirate King) |
| Archonatis (Pirate Lord) |
| Plearchos (Captain) |
| Syntrofos (First Mates) |
| Katalymatias (Quartermaster) |
| Peiratis (Pirate) |
| Polis (Citizen) |
| Helot (Slave) |
Assets
Resources
Major Locations
Monuments
Fortifications
Most of the sea area around Sporete is patrolled by light enough controlled crew. The Land is patrolled by Corsairs.
- Carp, Trout, Snapper, Lobster, Crabs
- Buzzard, Quail
Major Locations
- Sporete Shipwrights - Home of the Sporetan Shipwrights, who slave away and work upon the great ships of Sporete. Each ship is a significant undertaking.
- The Poseidon Docks - The Massive Dockyards of Sporete
- The Sporete Merchants Guild - Main Office of the Merchants Guild of Sporete
- The Sporete Warehouses - Temporary storage for all the shops in Sporete.
- Temple of Theilas/Poseidon, Temple of the Great Hellanic Pantheon
- Taverns: The Angel (Atrocious, Run by Zephyros Rosi, a Male Human), The Brass Scholar (Medium, Run by Eileithyia Mikalis, a Female Leonin), Short Squire Tavern (Good, Run by Helene Aetamos, a Female Satyr), Fluffy Dragon Tavern (Good, Run by Aella Samaras, a Female Minotaur), The Ebony Titan (Excellent, Run by Kallias Trollbleeder, an Agender Dwarf)
- Notable Shops:
- The Wet Mammoth (Animals (Mounts and Pets))
- The Reborn Forest (Books and Maps)
- The Stormy Crate Grocer (Food, animal parts, Flowers, Seeds)
- The Blushing Case (Furniture and interior decor)
- Clothes Contact (High Fashion)
- The Empty Stone (Jeweller)
- The Glistening Tool (Tools and Knick Knacks)
- Lemon Constructs (Mechanical Contraptions)
- The Hallowed Iron (Weapons and Armoury)
- Fading Blossoms (Apothecary)
- The Resonant Fork (Songs and Instruments)
- Shava's Tomes (Spell tomes and Scrolls)
- Peacock Transports (Vehicles and transporation)
Monuments
- The Desola Court - A Great pile of decommissioned warships, the Desola court is where the Vasilatis and Archonatis meet. Other areas have been used as temporary judging halls. It is confirmed to be made from the wrecks of fallen enemy ships.
Fortifications
Most of the sea area around Sporete is patrolled by light enough controlled crew. The Land is patrolled by Corsairs.
Territories
Vassal Settlements:
Antoricus
Mayor: Hlin (Dwarf, Female)
Exports: Carp, Trout
Major Shops: Tools, Knick Knacks, Apothecary
Decila
Mayor: Karme (Minotaur, Female)
Exports: Buzzard, Quail
Major Shops: Flowers and Seeds, Animals (Mounts and Pets), Weapons
Argeir
Mayor: Eridred (Dwarf, Female)
Exports: Lobster, Crabs
Major Shops: Jeweller, Furniture, High Fashion
Antoricus
Mayor: Hlin (Dwarf, Female)
Exports: Carp, Trout
Major Shops: Tools, Knick Knacks, Apothecary
Decila
Mayor: Karme (Minotaur, Female)
Exports: Buzzard, Quail
Major Shops: Flowers and Seeds, Animals (Mounts and Pets), Weapons
Argeir
Mayor: Eridred (Dwarf, Female)
Exports: Lobster, Crabs
Major Shops: Jeweller, Furniture, High Fashion
Religion
While the Great and Lesser Hellanic Pantheon is both observed, their names and genders are changed to alternate epithets.
The Changes are shown thusly:
The Changes are shown thusly:
- Mirgeia is referred to as Hera
- Theilas is changed into a male figure and called Poseidon
- Girokti is referred to as Demeter
- Signos is changed to a female and referred to as Athena
- Tyrlus is referred to as Ares
- Maglefia is referred to as Aphrodite
- Ichsike is referred to as Apollo
- Kyniko becomes a female and is called Artemis
- Sedloga is referred to as Hephaestus
- Minide is referred to as Hermes
- Vateos is referred to as Hades
- Eskes is referred to as Hestia
- Krasymemnos is referred to as Dionysus
- Fenganya is referred to as Hecate
- Parnoke is referred to as Nike
- Fygan becomes a Satyr and is called Pan
- Chygoura is referred to as Tyche
- Denryas is referred to as Verenestra
- Kalatos is referred to as Thanatos
From the land, fullness; from the sea, health
Type
Geopolitical, City-state
Demonym
Sporan
Head of State
Government System
Meritocracy
Major Exports
Carp, Trout, Snapper, Lobster, Crabs, Buzzard, Quail
Legislative Body
All Laws, Rules and matters of state are carried out by the Council of Archonatis, at least one for each settlement within Sporete. Sporete currently has six Archonatis within the Council.
This council deals with major matters that regard the state, with the Vasilatis having final say. All other matters are dealt with by the leaders of the various towns and cities under Sporete's domain. The Council meets at the shift of the tides, unless in times of utter necessity.
The Current Members of the Archonatis Council are:
The Current Members of the Archonatis Council are:
- Archonatis Damazo of Sporete (Centaur, Male). Ship: the Chrysopsaro
- Archonatis Bre'aym of Argeir (Wood Elf, Agender). Ship: the Aimatiri Kraken
- Archonatis Adonis of Argeir (Leonin, Male). Ship: the Exagrioménos Prínkipas
- Archonatis Klytië of Antoricus (Centaur, Female). Ship: the Aktinovolia Harpy
- Archonatis Okeanos of Decila (Minotaur, Male). Ship: the Omichlódis Karcharías
- Archonatis Astraea of Decila (Satyr, Female). Ship: the Avgí Pétra
Judicial Body
As a militant city state, the day to day dealings of the law are maintained by dedicated Corsairs, which are generally Peiratis on shore leave.
In judicial matters, all items are judged by the most senior officer available - normally a Plearchos.
In judicial matters, all items are judged by the most senior officer available - normally a Plearchos.
Parent Organization
Location
Related Ethnicities
Antagonistic
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