Tabras

National Overview

Feudal Nation founded in 236 YG.

Dominant Culture

Tabrani

Government

Head of State

Ykel Vylan is the seventeenth monarch of Tabras. Tabras has had a single dynasty since its founding all hailing from house Vylan.

Capitol

Seyp-Qat

Commerce

Currency

Tabrani currency is somewhat unusual in its form, being square. All Tabrani coins have a punched hole for stringing several coins together on a cash string. The denominations of Tabrani coins are: The triangular Porpoise (half-penny), the Crown (full-penny), Sovereign (two-penny), and Throne (six-penny). Foreign coins from Aralia, Iskander, Krolar and Kythus are known to be found in circulation, but are usually reserved for trade with merchants and travellers from those nations. Barter is an accepted method of trade almost anywhere, especially amongst the common folk.

Military

Conflicts

Past

The Flower Rebellion

697 - 698 YG : Flower Rebellion

The Flower Rebellion was a short lived uprising by a small number of Tabrani noblemen who wanted to divide Tabras into three smaller kingdom, claiming the king was insane, and causing the nation be weak in foreign relations.

Ongoing

700 YG - : Tekaran Conflict

Tabras and Aralia have been at war for the majority of the last 100 years. 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 merchants of both nations accept this ongoing strife as a fact of life, and continue to do business with each other so 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.

Religion

Dominant Religion

The majority of Tabras follows the Twinned Goddess religion. The Seat of the Rylan Pontiff being in the city of Pianira.

Minor Religions

Despite the efforts of Ison-Ilyo Vylan to eradicate minority religions from the nation many still persist. These include tribal beliefs from settled nomadic peoples, and foreign religious beliefs of immigrants and travellers.

Integration with Civil

Tabras has a close connection between the church and state. Monarchs are coronated by the clergy to cement their connection to rightful rule in the eyes of The Goddess. Religious representation is included in all national celebrations and other important events. Noble houses will often have their second sons pursue a life in the church.

Education

Literacy

Languages

Tabrani, Tabral

Timekeeping

Calendar

Tabras uses the Saynoh Calendar and counts years in the Year of the Goddess reckoning.

Timeline

Founding

Feudal nation founded in 236 YG.

Dynastic Timelines

Tabras has been ruled by a single dynastic line since it's founding. A set of great tapestries depicting the events of each ruling Tabrani monarch's reign hangs in the Hall of Crowns at the royal palace.

Agab-Abya Vylan (236 - 267 YG)

Tiso-Lai Vylan (267 - 346 YG)

Kifo Vylan (346 - 368 YG)

Tiow Vylan (368 - 418 YG)

Poar-Qir Vylan (418 - 468 YG)

Jonel Vylan (468 - 494 YG)

Ibi-Igow Vylan (494 - 549 YG)

Jalen Vylan (549-584 YG)

Efoasa Vylan (584 - 638 YG)

Ison-Ilyo Vylan (638 - 638 YG)

Rake-Og Vylan (639 - 684 YG)

Vaal-Ara Vylan (684 - 688 YG)

Resip Vylan (688 - 751 YG)

Edigagi Vylan (751 - 764 YG)

Nat-Nebe Vylan (764 - 787 YG)

Sixin Vylan (787 - 794 YG)

Ykel Vylan (794 YG - )

Key Events

562 YG - The Glass Tax is established by Jalen Vylan

638 YG - Assassination of the 10th monarch, Ison-Ilyo Vylan.

698 YG - The Flower Rebellion thwarted by Resip Vylan.

777 YG - The Docker's Strike occurs in response to edict by Nat-Nebe Vylan.

Geography

Landmarks

Natural

East Pass - A pass through the Darlom Mountains, linking Tabras with Kythus to the west.

Green Lake - A freshwater lake with a sandy bottom, named for the green tint to the sand which gives the water a greenish cast.

Population Centres

The Largest settlements of Tabras ranked by population:

Pianira - pop. 45,000

Seyp-Qat - pop. 27,000

Lisan-Penar - pop. 13,500

Mali-Synar - pop. 6,750

Olani - pop. 3,400

Fafe-Hie - pop. 1,600

Taban-Oria - pop. 1,250

See Also

Plains of Tekara