The Free Kingdom of Othris
You can't be given your freedom. You must earn it. And earning it requires blood and tears.
Structure
A band of pirates, living in small islands just off the coast. One of them is elected as Lord or Lady upon the death of the previous monarch. Each captain has domain over their own ship but must adhere to a universal code that is agreed by all.
Public Agenda
To live life in their own free way
Assets
Dozens of islands just off the coast. Each island has small settlements where the non-combative populace resides, such as women, elders and children. The rest use the boats for raiding or are constantly fighting with the neighboring kingdoms.
History
Othris was a kingdom in disarray. Public disdain towards the face of their King, slavery at an all time high and heavy taxes drove the people to rebel. Led by Calico Jack, who had turned to piracy they managed to win against the military and take over the kingdom. The King and his followers were put on a ship and send away. The cities were disbanded and the people moved to the islands, off the coast.
There a kingdom with a code, rather than laws was formed. Anyone could join, as long as they understood that their freedom meant nothing to the other Kingdoms. Soon more people, without hope or future rushed to settle the kingdom which grew and is now a formidable force, albeit one ordered by chaos and pirates.
Demography and Population
The population is very diverse. There are people of all races but the majority are humans.
Military
Pirate ships and their Captains and Crew
Religion
No affiliation with any religion
Foreign Relations
Neighboring kingdoms are always at war with Othris. The Othrians continue to raid all ships in their vicinity and even make trips to Seians or other far away places.
Agriculture & Industry
There is no industry
Trade & Transport
Transport is done by ships or foot when on the islands
Education
Children are home schooled in the way of pirate life.
Infrastructure
No infrastructure
Freedom or Death
Founding Date
6543
Type
Geopolitical, Band
Alternative Names
Othris
Training Level
Semi-professional
Veterancy Level
Experienced
Demonym
Othrians
Government System
Anarchy
Power Structure
Thalassocracy
Economic System
Mixed economy
Currency
Othris has no currency of its own, and the pirates trade with each other based on a set of arbitrary rules, set by the Pirate Lord or Lady.
Major Exports
Some of the pirates let themselves be hired as mercenaries. That is the only, albeit questionable, export that Othris has to offer.
Legislative Body
The Pirate Lord is responsible for trade rules and other laws, except the Pirate's Code. It requires every captain to agree for the code to change.
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