Aralia
Overview
A trading nation , Aralia has been at war with Tabras for the majority of the last century. The Plains of Tekara, seem to be the focus of this dispute. While neither side is willing to make a full effort to resolve the conflict, neither is willing to back down. The majority of traders accept this ongoing strife as a fact of life, and continue to do business with Tabrani merchants as long as there is still a profit in it. This fact alone suggests that the fighting is merely an excuse to keep both countries economies fluid and stable.
Material wealth rules supreme in Aralia, and the majority of residents are merchants to some capacity. Scholars are also quite common, as sometimes knowledge is a most valuable commodity.
Dominant Culture
Geographic Area
Population
Government
Head of State
Aralia is governed by the High Council; a group composed of the six most powerful merchants in the country.
High Council of Aralia
The current high councilors are:
Capitol
- Corvaise is the nation's capitol and considered the greatest city of Aralia. The city is a major shipping port, home of the Titan of Corvaise, and many other strange sights and activities. It is rumoured that anything is for sale in Corvaise.
Levels
Global
National
Provincial
County
Shire
Fief
City
Town
Law Making
Enforcement
Taxation
Public Works
Roads
Irrigation
Sanitation
Commerce
Agriculture
Crops
Herds
Secondary Agricultural Resources
Hunting
Fishing
Gathering
Industry
Resource Extraction
Manufacturing
Trade
Imports / Exports
Transportation
Trade Routes
Currency
The base currency of Aralia is the kopin (“full-penny”). Larger denominations such as the ta-kopin (“two-penny”), or the much larger talin (“ten-penny”) are also common. All Aralian currency bears a likeness of the aralian snow lily. Due to the high frequency of merchants in Aralia, every house of measure has coins or trade bars minted with the family crest. These are seldom found outside of Aralia’s borders due to the variable value of such currency.
Banks / Money Lenders
Role of Guilds
Military
Aralia’s military is composed mostly of hired soldiers. Since the pay is good, the life of a soldier is not as unpleasant as in some other nations. Many noble houses within Aralia maintain small standing militias of their own, which may be called upon to defend the nation, swelling the ranks of the already substantial army.
Controlling Body
Size
Organization / Ranks
Roles / Equipment
Conflicts
Past
Ongoing
Integration with Civil
Religion
Dominant Religion
Minor Religions
Integration with Civil
Education
Levels
Schools
Tutors / Teachers
Sages / Scholars
Literacy
Languages
- Aralian is the official language of Aralia. The language of Tabral is usually also known amongst merchants. In addition many travelling traders will also know a third or even a fourth language.
Scripts
Numeracy
Philosophy
Architecture
Materials
Designs
Houses
Workshops
Warehouses / Barns
Fortifications
Temples / Churchs
Palaces / Castles
Timekeeping
Calendar
Key Dates
Timeline
Founding
Aralia was founded in 302 YG.
Dynastic Timelines
Key Events
Geography
Location
lying on the east side of the Darlom Mountains, to the southeast of Kythus. Aralia spans the region of rolling plains from the foothills of the Darlom mountains to the shores of the Torcastan Sea. To the north lies Tabras, and to the south Quzonia.
Climate
Regions
Weather
Landmarks
Constructed
Natural
Population Centres
Major population centres ranked by population size.
- Corvaise - pop. 64,950
- C'vir B'qyag - pop. 48,700
- Kayb'r Aihi - pop. 24350
- Qa B'qyag - pop. 12,200
- Kuyn Qayh'k - pop. 6,100
- P'ra Siv'n - pop. 3050
- Oiqy Eb'b - pop. 2,300
- Ota-Olu - pop. 1,150
