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| − | In general, the six subdivisions of Gendara are classified by their location relative to the capital city of Alaris. Specifically, each has a name which reflects its nature in some manner. | + | In general, the six subdivisions of Gendara are classified by their location relative to the capital city of Alaris. Specifically, each has a name which reflects its nature in some manner. Each March is ruled by a Margrave |
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| [[Mor'crâith]]||[[Stonewatch]]||Southwestern March | | [[Mor'crâith]]||[[Stonewatch]]||Southwestern March | ||
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| − | | [[Sarn'alaeth]]||[[Moonbrook]]|| | + | | [[Sarn'alaeth]]||[[Moonbrook]]||Eastern March |
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| [[Ildáthach]]||[[Seareach]]||Far Southern March | | [[Ildáthach]]||[[Seareach]]||Far Southern March | ||
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| − | ''Briarsis'' | + | ''Briarsis'' is the March in the northwest of Gendara, a region known for its mountainous terrain (and is, in fact, named after the mountain range that runs through it). Its capital city is Tyndarus (the "Grim Fortress"), an imposing castle carved out of the very stone of one of the mountains. Briarsis is riddled with mines, and most of the mineral resources of Gendara had their origin here. The current Margrave |
| − | ''Almeddwyn'' | + | ''Almeddwyn'' is the March in the northeast of Gendara, a region known for Artisans. Cyrene |
| − | ''Mor'crâith'' | + | ''Mor'crâith'' is the March in the southwest of Gendara, a region known for its barren scrubland (the name literally means "The Dead Wastes"). The black tower of Stonewatch rests deep within the wastes, |
| − | ''Sarn'alaeth'' | + | ''Sarn'alaeth'' is the March to the east and southeast of Gendara, a region known for the passions of its ruling House (the name means "Heart of Fire"). The House of Aquitaine rules from the city of Moonbrook, a massive patchwork of gleaming marble and glittering pools of running water. |
| − | ''Ildáthach'' | + | ''Ildáthach'' is the March in the extreme south of Gendara, a region known for its shipping... as well as for the number of illicit dealings which take place there (the name means "Sorrow's Path", which stems from the privateers who lair amongst the inlets and ply the Sea of Storms). The city of Seareach is more port than city - nearly 80% of it is built upon wooden docks and platforms. Endless piers jut outward from the main mass, providing safe harbor for coutless ships. |
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| + | ''The Cynosure'' is the heart of Gendara, Alaris | ||
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== Politics == | == Politics == | ||
Revision as of 07:50, 5 May 2005
The Holy Empire of Gendara is one of the Stormland nations, its eastern shores bordering the Sea of Storms.
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| National motto: Igni Ferroque (Latin: By Fire and Iron) | ||||
| National anthem: Unknown | ||||
| Official language | English | |||
| Capital | Alaris | |||
| Imperator | Marius Blackburn | |||
| Archimandrite | William d'Aquitaine | |||
| Population | 5 million | |||
| Currency | The Lune | |||
Gendara is a mixture of imperium and ogliarchy, ruled by an Imperial family - which in turn is advised by a Council of Five known as the Pentarchy. It is made up of five Marches and the Cynosure (also known as the Interior). Each of the five Marches is ruled from a more-or-less central city, while the Cynosure is under the direct rule of the Imperator or Imperatrix and the capital city of Alaris.
The Holy Empire of Gendara is not a member state of the United Nations, due to its unwillingness to conform to UN resolutions.
Contents
History
Not yet available.
Geography
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The Marches and the Cynosure
In general, the six subdivisions of Gendara are classified by their location relative to the capital city of Alaris. Specifically, each has a name which reflects its nature in some manner. Each March is ruled by a Margrave
| March | Ruling City | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Briarsis | Tyndarus | Northwestern March |
| Almeddwyn | Cyrene | Northeastern March |
| Mor'crâith | Stonewatch | Southwestern March |
| Sarn'alaeth | Moonbrook | Eastern March |
| Ildáthach | Seareach | Far Southern March |
Briarsis is the March in the northwest of Gendara, a region known for its mountainous terrain (and is, in fact, named after the mountain range that runs through it). Its capital city is Tyndarus (the "Grim Fortress"), an imposing castle carved out of the very stone of one of the mountains. Briarsis is riddled with mines, and most of the mineral resources of Gendara had their origin here. The current Margrave
Almeddwyn is the March in the northeast of Gendara, a region known for Artisans. Cyrene
Mor'crâith is the March in the southwest of Gendara, a region known for its barren scrubland (the name literally means "The Dead Wastes"). The black tower of Stonewatch rests deep within the wastes,
Sarn'alaeth is the March to the east and southeast of Gendara, a region known for the passions of its ruling House (the name means "Heart of Fire"). The House of Aquitaine rules from the city of Moonbrook, a massive patchwork of gleaming marble and glittering pools of running water.
Ildáthach is the March in the extreme south of Gendara, a region known for its shipping... as well as for the number of illicit dealings which take place there (the name means "Sorrow's Path", which stems from the privateers who lair amongst the inlets and ply the Sea of Storms). The city of Seareach is more port than city - nearly 80% of it is built upon wooden docks and platforms. Endless piers jut outward from the main mass, providing safe harbor for coutless ships.
The Cynosure is the heart of Gendara, Alaris
Politics
Internal Politics and Foreign Relations.
Religion
Not yet available.
Economy
Strong The Lune. 16% tax rate.
Military
compulsory military service.
