PROBES'ORYM IRSARBI - Independent City States
Found around the coastline of the north-east of the continent, these independent city-states were founded by colonists from the PEYRA(empire). Whilst every city-state is legally distinct, they do share a language, writing system, and calendar. Their culture, legal system, money, and social structure are all similar due to imperial influence. The LYOIMORYM(senators) rule over each city-state with members hailing from the most important LYKSARYM(families), while in theory, any freeborn person can join the LYOENK(senate), it requires a large amount of wealth and social prestige to be considered.
The first colony on the continent. Economically they rely on the slave trade, with their salt flats providing supplementary income, in an attempt to diversify economically the LYKSA KYIDGAA have created a bank knows as the RIMA PRARSE(salt bank). This bank has become the headquarters for the "international" organisation LOABRYIIM. The LOABRYIIM make sure all coins in the PROBESOORYM IRSARBI meet the old imperial standard so that everyone can trust the shared currency. Seafood dominates the local diet as freshwater must be pumped from underground, making farming even more labour intensive than usual.
Founded by LAFEO AMAWAL KATE'A who identified the natural harbour and surrounding hills as a potential outpost. It is currently home to the most productive copper mines in the known world, the name comes from the hills of copper the mines produce. The best mines are owned by the LYKSA KYDIARIM making them incredibly wealthy, but the port the city relies on for trade is owned by the LYKSA NETRILA. The economy relies on the copper mines; smiths, jewellers, and armourers are all drawn to the area. Due to the poor soil, the vast majority of food consumed in WALO LANLABEORYM is imported from more fertile regions. While the LYOENK(Senate) technically rule the city, the prominent LYKSAARYM(families) rule their district of the city as a personal fiefdom. This has lead to a reputation of three cities pretending to be one.
Otherwise known as the PROBESO GLAE(Black City). While originally created as a military outpost, the people found the fibre of molluscs found off the coast can be woven into a silken fabric called GAA PRIO(sea cloth). As one of the most expensive fabrics in the world, the secrets of its creation are closely guarded by the LYKSA EFIEAA, who control the weavers guild. Whilst officially the city is ruled by the LYOENK the vast majority of them have been bought by the LYKSA EFIEAA, and are acting on orders from their patron. The hills contain plenty of opals and basalt.
The Wine Coast, as the name suggests produces the most iconic wine in the region. The most fertile vineyards are owned by the LYKS ESHE.
The furthest reach of the free cities. It is also the breadbasket of the free cities. It is built on the ruins of an older settlement belonging to cousins of the (Northern river Clans). Farm fields are worked by vast numbers of slaves, usually of (native) decent, living in large barracks guarded by well-armed QAA.
The Wetlands is the city closest to the (Northern river Clans) crannogs. The swamps, whilst dangerous, are rich in spices. The plantations are owned by the LYKSA AMRAMA, and the opal mines are mostly owned by the LYKSA HESA. The LYKSA YGATY are responsibly for the spiritual health of the people their patronage of the cities temples are an open secret and one that gives them a permanent place of political power.
Cities
PRAKS QYRSERYNT
| Imports | Exports |
|---|---|
| Fresh produce Copper products Textiles | Slaves Salt Financial services |
Notable families:
- KYIDGAA - The owners of the salt flats. Salt is one of the few natural resources available to PRAKS QYRSERYNT.
- OMEOENK
- PEURAGMOE
WALO LANLABEORYM
| Imports | Exports |
|---|---|
| Dried fruit Grains and Pulses Slaves Wood | Copper products Saffron |
Notable families:
- KATEAA - The founding family, their domain is the Wells District and the LYOENK
- KLYISTARIM - The owners of the copper mines and arguably the entire Copper District of the City.
- NETRILA - The port masters of the City. Their wealth comes from the sea, and they are fiercely protective of their docks.
PIYOOD KYO
| Imports | Exports |
|---|---|
| Silk Pearls Basalt |
Notable families:
- EFIEAA - The owners of the artificial lagoons where sea silk is harvested.
- EWIIM - While technically slaves, the members of this family/guild are treated with great respect due to how valuable their skills are. The are one of the few notable families in the PROBES'ORYM IRSARBI who are not ethnically WAHIERBI.
- UINOOD - The designers of the City. Their basalt quarries are the reason for the nickname "The Black City".
YIPSA HENS EA
| Imports | Exports |
|---|---|
| Wine Grapes Honey Grain (Millet and Sorghum in summer and Teff, Einkorn, and Spelt in winter.) Cheese |
Notable families:
- EDDOA - The masters of millers, overlords of grain production around the City.
- ESHE - Owners of finest vineyards and wineries in the known world.
- HIPABRUI - Purveyors of the sweeter things, their apiaries are located in strategic places throughout the land to get the best honey possible.
GRYE HENS WIPSOIS
| Imports | Exports |
|---|---|
| Oil (Olive and Almond) Fruit (Apricots, Dates, Figs, Pomegranates) Nuts (Almonds, Chestnut, Hazelnut, Walnut) Pulses (Broad bean, Chickpea, Split peas, Lupin) Vegetables (Artichoke, Onion) |
Notable families:
- BAFIMINTO - The Breadbasket of the Empire. Source of the Empire's dietary staples, while each individual sheaf of grain provides little profit the sheer numbers of production keeps the family wealthy.
- DYVONESHI - The Orchard masters. Their slaves work to provide a constant harvest of fruit and nuts.
- TEGEAFA - Their olive oil is the most prized in the Empire. It's sacred grove is the favoured oil for cleansing rituals. The more common groves source oil for cooking and lighting.
EMERBI KYO
| Imports | Exports |
|---|---|
| Copper products Grains and Pulses Slaves | Herbs and Spices (Anise, Bay leaves, Capers, Caraway, Catnip, Chicory, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Liquorice, Lovage, Mustard, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme) Opals(from Sandstone) |
Notable families:
- BIHEQIGYTI - The political wing of the AMRAMA family.
- GYMNARBI - Keepers of the opal mines, they work closely with the HESA family to keep the price of the stones high.
- WYIBYA - The architects of the City.
The crest of the PROBES'ORUM IRSARBI. Each tower represents a city-state. The lower section is the symbol of the PLIYSE IKSER, it is shared by all PLIYSERBI cultures.
Type
Geopolitical, City-state
Demonym
WAHIEGMOE
Government System
Banana Republic
Power Structure
Thalassocracy
Economic System
Palace economy
Currency
Like all imperial cultures, the official currency is called PEYRARBI LOA(imperial currency) backed up by the LOABRUI'M(the coinmakers).
Legislative Body
LYOENK(Senate) is responsible for the creation of laws, with the input from DENO KYIERBI(The Holy Orders). The YE HENS LYOMPLI(Judicial office) then adds the new laws to the WARSEA HENS LYO(wall of laws) overlooking the FAEDO HENS PLIYSE(palace of justice). All these are found in the capitals of the regions. Only the most prominent families in the capital cities have a seat in the FAEDO HENS PLIYSE(palace of justice).
Judicial Body
FAEDO HENS PLIYSE(palace of justice) is responsible for the application of laws and allocation of resources. The majority of the seats are filled with KROMYI the exception of minority seats reserved for KLYIRAED QARSO(guild master) and PLIYSEIM(judges) voted into power by the FAEMARIM and KORRYNTA respectively.
Official State Religion
Subsidiary Organizations
Official Languages
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Notable Members
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