Protectorate of Garol
The Protectorate of Garol, also known as the Kingdom of Garol, is a dependent state protected under the regime of Irgia Republic. The largest cities are Garolisone and Irisone. Unlike Erkin, the republic gave them a fully government thanks to a good relationship of them formal nations.
Structure
The government is much like the imitatating Valonian system in a small scale; The king of Garol, along with the advisors of two or three various professions appointed by election, rules the country. The senate also existed, but not powerful as much as the Valonia.
It's under the protected of Irgia Republic, which mean they're granted for a seat in the council of The Centralium, the same as the Erkin is. Because it's smaller, the republic gave them a freedom of self-governing, making them a monarchy as described. The only tributes for maintaining the peace are quarried stones and woods.
History
In 32 BVE, after the Kingdom of Valonia lost the Krin-Valonian war, people decided to flee to prevent themselves from being sacked or arrested in the upcoming Sack of Valone. Many with belonging sailed out of the Dirwen River to various locations. However, some crossed the river and climbed across the quarrying mountain, entering the territories of the Irgia Republic.
I still remember seeing the smoke coming out of my house from this high
The republic welcomed them as a good allience. They gave materials for the immigrants to build their own city. It's called Neo Valone at first but it's changed to Irisone in later years after the leader of the the first sacked, Angus Iris. They're being ruled as one of the Irgia's settlement, with the Irgian governer.
The good news came in 15 years later with the news of the Valone's liberation. Some of them decided to go back to their real home, whereas the rest continued forming their own legacies here in this foreign land - like making a new kingdom.
Since they were too small to form an army to fight, only the diplomat to speak, and artisans to tribute. It's a year-long progress that must beared friuts or else turned into a stub. In 10 BVE, the republic eventually gave the Garol a seat in the Irgia council, making them an political protection. Although they had a simillar position as the Erkin, at least their hopes and dreams would've not burned down so quickly.
In 2 VE, the town of Garolisone was formed.
Demography and Population
It's hard to tell if Garol belongs to the Valonia or not. The population is somewhat between Irgs and Valonians.
Military
The military is quite small and new compared to the experienced Erkin and traditional Irgia. However, they've not to worry about their armies walking around freely in their tiny little kingdom.
Technological Level
Some of technology from Valonian was brought by the first immigrants before the sacking, such as mass-production management, percise measuring tools, and stone-based architecture.
Foreign Relations
Their territory are close to the Irgia Republic, Protectorate of Erkin, and if counting the other side - Valonia Empire. However, the different politics and autonomies between Erkin and Garol seemed not to form a good bond. They are fighting against themselves often - usually via sports competitions, rather than in skrimish.
Agriculture & Industry
Much like Valonia, the quarry is one of the main industries, quarrying on the same mountain as Valone. however, the quantity is uncomparable.
Trade & Transport
The Garol is surrounded by the high mountains, only left the east opened to the Sarrim river beside the Gate Lowland, and having no connection to the main road. Without caravans, the Sarrim river is only the best way for any big goods to be traded.
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