Iskander
National Overview
Island kingdom of the Isk Archipelago. Each island of Iskander is the domain of a khurain, whom in turn serves the khur, whom rules all of Iskander from Khur-Hiem.
Dominant Culture
Geographic Area
Population
Government
Iskander has the most democratic government system of Entorais, but not without it's corruptions.
Head of State
Alaric Dar Ming The title of the Iskandean monarch, Khur follows the name (eg. Phaku Khur). When the Khur dies the Khurian elect one of their number to become the new Khur, as outlined in the Laws of Ascension.
Capitol
Levels
Global
National
Hiem
Roughly the equivalent of Baronies, each hiem is a large inhabited island of the Iskandean Archipelago. The term >Hiem’ is appended to the name of the Island (eg. >Inta-Hiem’). Each heim is ruled by a Khurain. Title of the rulers of each island of Iskander, the term AKhuri@ follows the name (eg. Edric Khuri). When a Khurian dies, his Sheppaks choose a replacement form their number.
Shepp
A designated portion of land under the auspice of the Sheppak. Each island has several, the size and number of which varies from island to island. The title of Sheppan follows thei name of each Sheppak (eg. >Goffi Sheppan’), indicating their rank. Each Islands Sheppak are chosen by the Khurian, who is usually very careful, since they are essentially choosing their own potential replacements. The position is often given to the male heirs of the Khurian.
Fief
Kut (manor) The Iskandean term for a manor and its associated village. Suffix following the name of the manor (eg. Pto-Kut)
City
Li (city) is the Iskandean term for city, prefixed to the cities name (eg. Li-Onas)
Town
Lo (town) is the Iskandean term for town, suffixed to town’s name (eg. Lo-Ark).
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
Banks / Money Lenders
Role of Guilds
Military
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
Scripts
Numeracy
Philosophy
Architecture
Materials
Designs
Houses
Workshops
Warehouses / Barns
Fortifications
Temples / Churchs
Palaces / Castles
Timekeeping
Calendar
Key Dates
Timeline
Founding
The founding of Iskander occurred some 605 years ago, 180 years after an attempt at colonization was made by Krolar, as a result of the Iskandean War of Independence.
Key Events
Geography
Location
Climate
Regions
Weather
Landmarks
Constructed
Natural
Population Centres
The largest population centres of Iskander ranked by population
- Li Khur Hiem - pop. 31,250
- Li Moda - pop. 21,850
- Li Onas - pop. 15,300
- Li Vaku - pop. 13, 850
- Li Urk - pop. 8,650
- Lo Nes - pop. 7050
- Lo Madi - pop. 6,750
- Lo Ra - pop. 5,700
- Lo Jad - pop. 4,150
- Lo Ark - pop. 3,300
- Lo Wat - pop. 1800
