Mondlicht
Structure
At the head of the government are the Mondlicht Queen and several Noble families that agree to serve specified functions. Additionally, in an unofficial capacity, much of the trade and commerce is controlled by the Redrum traders and the merchant guild.
Both the Redrumers and the Monarchy work closely together to ensure the prosperity of the country.
Culture
Unlike the southern high elves, the Northern elves are much more reclusive and prefer to hide in the elvish section of their cities. However, they do not hold the typical xenophobia or elvish superiority like their kin, rather, they treat most other races with a strange fear and try to avoid prolonged contact with them, especially outside of cities.
Mondlicht elves hold strong cultural importance on defensive skills, smithing of weapons and armour, and their arcane tattoos. Many compare Mondlicht elvish culture to that of Dwarves in regards to the importance of mining, smithing, and warriors.
Like their culture of smithing and warriors, Mondlicht construction appears similar to a mix of elvish and dwarven architecture, using a mix of geometric hard edges and sharp curves. The majority of military and defensive buildings are covered in a black metal that appears visibly similar to slate and much of the civilian housing in the elvish district is constructed with black or white marble.
Mondlicht elves hold strong cultural importance on defensive skills, smithing of weapons and armour, and their arcane tattoos. Many compare Mondlicht elvish culture to that of Dwarves in regards to the importance of mining, smithing, and warriors.
Like their culture of smithing and warriors, Mondlicht construction appears similar to a mix of elvish and dwarven architecture, using a mix of geometric hard edges and sharp curves. The majority of military and defensive buildings are covered in a black metal that appears visibly similar to slate and much of the civilian housing in the elvish district is constructed with black or white marble.
Assets
Access to mines and underground rich in metals, minerals and precious gems.
Demography and Population
Typically most of the population lives in the cities but some live in the muskeg in small villages. The largest populations are Northern High elves and Kenku in the cities with Goliaths and Firbolgs in the forests.
Military
While most of the territory is protected by mercenaries, the cities are protected by elite Northern Elf forces.
Foreign Relations
The most significant relation Mondlicht has is the central alliance, this group currently includes Ennesland, Sykengland and most recently, Mondlicht. It only joined the alliance less than 90 years ago.
Relations with Darnia are rough as Mondlicht has become the primary source of metal in the continent, leaving Darnia in a difficult situation.
Trade with Donze is extremely limited due to issues that occurred when the Donze ambassador attempted to force himself on what he thought was a serving girl but was, in fact, the princess.
Relations with Darnia are rough as Mondlicht has become the primary source of metal in the continent, leaving Darnia in a difficult situation.
Trade with Donze is extremely limited due to issues that occurred when the Donze ambassador attempted to force himself on what he thought was a serving girl but was, in fact, the princess.
Agriculture & Industry
Much of Mondlicht is based around the large mines that go into the underground caverns and Underdark.
Mondlichtin northern elves are some the only people that know how to create Damascus Steel and guard this secret extremely closely. It has proven to be impossible for other groups to reverse engineer this.
Mondlichtin northern elves are some the only people that know how to create Damascus Steel and guard this secret extremely closely. It has proven to be impossible for other groups to reverse engineer this.
Trade & Transport
The headquarters of the Merchants guild and the Redrum traders are located in the capital city of Piolva's merchant district. Most merchants place their funds and stock in Piolva before moving it to Ennesland.
Education
Education in the elf district is fairly advanced as most of it is based off plans developed by Ennesland professors roughly 150 years ago, and after joining the central alliance many schools have been built in the cities and larger towns.
Infrastructure
Major road and waterways for ferries are very closely monitored and maintained in order to ensure easy travel for traders.
Founding Date
746 B.F.O. (Approx)
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Demonym
Mondlichtin
Head of State
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Economic System
Mixed economy
Currency
Uses the primary gold-based economy, coins are minted with the face of the current Queen.
Major Exports
Precious metals
Metal
Minerals
Lumber (limited)
Luxery items and jewellery
Metal
Minerals
Lumber (limited)
Luxery items and jewellery
Major Imports
Foods and grains
Wools and fabrics
Mercenaries
Wools and fabrics
Mercenaries
Legislative Body
Typically the ruler and laws must be agreed upon by at least four noble houses.
Judicial Body
The royal forces.
Subsidiary Organizations
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
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