Kingdom of Ortileez
Structure
A feudal kingdom ruled by merchant-elites who owe their domains to the Queen. The peasantry is protected under the constitution and works the land, seas and workshops of the kingdom.
Culture
A culture that loves art and literature as well as intrigue. There is a huge mercantile culture from the top to the bottom but with a strict legal culture that tries to curb exploitation. It is also the only country with a significant Alfili population in the west. It also has a unique dwarf elephant native to the Ortileez archipelago which is a source of wealth as well as cultural pride for the people of the Kingdom.
Public Agenda
Advance the interests of Ortileez and its allies.
Assets
Massive gold, silver, gem and mineral deposits, dwarf elephants, fertile seas and good agriculture. Boasts a Mmassive mercantile network with a fleet to use it effectively.
History
The Kingdom of Ortileez was founded almost 1600 years ago by Queen Inanna who united the largest of the Ortileesian islands of the greater Ortileez Archipelago under her rule. This created one of the Continent's richest kingdoms and largest maritime powers. It has since created a trade alliance around itself composed of most of the nations in its sphere but also a political bloc around opposition to the Heliopian Dominion. Currently it supports both interests with enthusiasm.
Demography and Population
A human majority with a large Alfili and Ibn Djinn minoritie with some small communities of elves.
Territories
The Northern most islands of the Ortileesian Archipelago and a number of Western Seas colonies.
Military
A moderate standign army of professional soldiers and war mages as well as a large fund for mercenaries. Ortileez has one of the largest trade and military navies on the Continent and only dwarfed by the Akini Alliance of the Western Seas.
Technological Level
Use of firearms is becoming more common.
Religion
A temple-based religion devoted to the Ortileesian gods, especially Baal, Inanna, Ishtar and Ea.
Foreign Relations
Has trade relations across the continent and the Western Seas as well as alliances with Dobastis, Wyrmthorpe, Ulalta, Ishkadar and Maccabee. They have a secret alliance with the anti-Dominon bloc as well where Ortileez sits on the Justice Commission.
Agriculture & Industry
A large agricultural output of rice, grain, fruits and nuts as well as extensive mining of gold, silver, gems, metals, minerals and coal.
Trade & Transport
A huge trad enetwork and a effective canal system that allows easy transport of goods across the islands.
Education
An established public education system and a mahical academy system that recruits magically inclined youth.
Infrastructure
A huge canal system across the islands and a large fleet.
"Jawharat Ealaa Albahr"
Founding Date
186 BFY
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Alternative Names
Jawharat
Training Level
Professional
Veterancy Level
Experienced
Demonym
Ortileesian
Government System
Monarchy, Constitutional
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Market economy
Currency
Ortileesian Mark
Major Exports
Dwarf Elephants, Gemstones, Gold, Silver, Coal, Olive Oil, Chalk, Salt, Rice, Cotton, Sugar, Nuts
Legislative Body
The House of Merchants is a council of the elected representatives from the merchant guilds who advise the Queen on policy and market needs as well as the state of the world at large. They are kept honest by the clergy who sit as representatives as well.
Judicial Body
The Panel of Clerics is a elected body of the clergy who judge on disputes and conduct amogn the merchants and clerical elite.
Executive Body
The Royal Household oversees the administrative and diplomatic tasks necessary to run the nation alognside the monarch.
Official Languages
Neighboring Nations
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