Hothir
Structure
Hothir has been ruled by a council of lords since their royal line failed a few decades after its founding. As imperial taxes were still paid on time, Ayesha saw no reason to install a fresh king. The council oversees all matters including war and trade and also serves as justice of the peace.
Assets
Cocoa/cacao, sugar cane, fish, wool, goat cheese and meat. Zinc and tin in the mountains.
The lordship is defended by a small land army bolstered by an impressive naval fleet. Most of the wood used to construct this fleet was imported from Zargon.
History
Founded in 1066 as a kingdom within the empire of Edinniae, the royal house of Bel-Hothir died out in 1098, succumbing to an outbreak of island rot. As the native Kaians were immune, only those Zaru families which had intermarried with the Kaians survived. The island is run by a council of lords, each of whom owns one of the five major shipping companies that control all trade and transportation on the island. These five shipping companies are run by three noble families: House Gath, House Zerah, and House Jafari. These are descended from the ruling houses of their eponymous cities. Despite a shared lineage, the House Jafari of Hothir has entered a bitter rivalry with the pirate lords of Kal-Jafari.
Demography and Population
The population is divided between the upper-class which owns the plantations and shipping companies and the under-class which works them. Ethnic lines are blurred and not so important as economic distinction.
Territories
The lordship of Hothir controls the whole of the island of Hothir and much of the surrounding seas.
Military
The lordship is defended primarily by its navy with a small militia guarding the city itself and policing its roads.
Agriculture & Industry
Fishing and farming are the two main occupations of Hothirans. Most of the commoners are employed in the cane fields or on the cocoa plantations. There is some raising of sheep and goats, but there is minimal grazing space.
Trade & Transport
Hothir is reliant on trade with Aqbatana and Zargon for finished materials and in competition with the pirates of Kal-Jafari.
Founding Date
1066
Type
Geopolitical, Lordship
Capital
Demonym
Hothiran
Government System
Oligarchy
Currency
Hothir still uses the imperial mark.
Major Exports
Raw goods (fish, fruits, exotic birds, lumber)
Major Imports
Finished products (textiles, weapons, etc.)
Location
Official Languages
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
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