Republic of Damu
Structure
The Republic is led by a council of six Viscounts. Each Viscount is the leader of one of the six largest cities of the Republic. The capital city of Fragos is the largest and holds much of the administration for the Republic as a whole. However, it is not the seat of any one Viscount but is the meeting place of the six. Viscounts are elected into their position by the city's Patricians. Once elected, a Viscount will retain their position for a period of fifteen years. Beyond this, city affairs are managed by magistrates who are elected by the common citizenry.
Public Agenda
The Republic is solely driven by their search for wealth. They are willing to go to war for this but prefer to attain their wealth through peaceful trade and commerce.
History
The lands of Damu were once full of murdering bands of outlaws and rampaging monsters. This was true to the point that trade between the struggling villages of the land was virtually impossible. Then, in the year 206 AoP, a deal was struck between these villages. They wound unite for the sake of mutual commerce. This agreement would cause the level of trust between the villages to grow until the Republic of Damu would be officially founded in the year 256 AoP.
Demography and Population
- Boat Workers and Fishers: 25%
- Farmers, Ranchers, Laborers, and Servants: 20%
- Craftsmen and Artisans: 15%
- Merchants: 15%
- Soldiers and Sailors: 13%
- Clerks and Bureaucrats: 5%
- Patricians: 5%
- Clergy:2%
Territories
Occupies ancestral homelands of Damu along with several oversee colonies.
Military
- The Republic lacks any centralized army. In each city, however, there is a formalized militia who will be called upon in times of need, along with the city guard. These militia forces vary wildly in terms of composition but generally can be lumped into heavy cavalry, crossbowmen, and spearmen. It is commonplace for city magistrates to hire large mercenary bands to make up a significant portion of many armies.
- The Damanian Merchant Fleet is one of the premier naval forces on the seas. The Fleet is given a great deal of authority and respect, with the Viscounty Council directly administrating it. Were all of the Fleet's forces to be arrayed at one time, any other nation would be hard pressed to assemble a force to challenge it.
Religion
Given The Republic's decentralized nature, it lacks a state religion or Pantheon. Any deity is generally worshiped freely here, however some are more than others. Gods of the sea and of trade have a special place here, some important ones are as follows:
- Xerbo: greater god of the sea, sailing, money, and business
- Procan: intermediate god of the seas, sea life, salt, sea weather and navigation
- Urbanus: lesser god of cities, growth and improvement
- Osprem: lesser goddess of sea voyages, ships and sailors
- Mouqol: lesser god of trade, negotiation, ventures, appraisal and reciprocity
Foreign Relations
- The Dwarvish Peoples: Warm
- Kingfom of Effali: Warm
- Gralkuz: Warm
- Tanin: Warm
- Illysqua: Warm
- Assliad Sultanate: Warm
- Sahar: Warm
- Edhil Ascendancy: Neutral
- Inhabitants of the Dragolich Isles: Uncertain
- Raiders of Raznarak: Hostile
- Kheseg: Previously Warm
- Inhabitants of Varenlog: Not Encountered
Education
Due to their decentralized government, The Republic lacks in any sort of traditional education. Most Patriarchs, merchants, and artisans will send their children to private institutions to learn arithmetic, history, and literature. The other classes will usually educate their children within the home.
Founding Date
256 in the Age of Prosperity
Type
Geopolitical, Republic
Capital
Alternative Names
- The Republic
- Damu
Government System
Plutocracy
Power Structure
Thalassocracy
Economic System
Market economy
Currency
Gold is the preferred form of currency, regardless of origin. Currency made here, regardless of type, is stamped with a Damanian Naval Vessel, typically a carrack.
Major Exports
- Common goods: fish and fruits.
- Luxury goods: gold, fine jewels, brandy, rum, whale oil, and sugar.
Major Imports
- Common goods: cheese, wool, flax, salt, beer, grains, stone, vegetables, glass, cotton, and copper.
- Luxury Goods: silver, steel, whiskey, coffee, tea, silk, pepper, and marble.
Legislative Body
National laws are essentially agreements between the members Viscounty Council. City laws are determined by the ruling Viscount, along with city magistrates.
Judicial Body
National and city laws are carried out by city magistrates who oversee the city guard and city courts.
Location
Neighboring Nations
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