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Situated in the south-east corner of the Merebian Empire is the land called Bal-Morath. It is unusual in the Empire for three main reasons; | [[Image:Bal-Morath.png|thumb|right|250px|Bal-Morath © 2015-2024 PAB]] | ||
* It is a | Situated in the south-east corner of the Merebian Empire is the land called '''Bal-Morath'''. It is unusual in the Empire for three main reasons; | ||
* It is a Republic and not a Kingdom, also still subservient to the [[Imperial Government]] | |||
* It's dominant race is not human but [[Tieflings|Tiefling]] | * It's dominant race is not human but [[Tieflings|Tiefling]] | ||
* It's the home to about 10% of the Imperial Navy | * It's the home to about 10% of the Imperial Navy | ||
==Geography== | |||
The climate in Bal-Morath ranges from 'merely' warm and humid in the north-west to almost tropical in the south-east with ferns and palms being common tree types. | The climate in Bal-Morath ranges from 'merely' warm and humid in the north-west to almost tropical in the south-east with ferns and palms being common tree types. An intricate lattice of navigable rivers stretches across the country, leading from the coasts to the huge freshwater lake called the 'Idiric Sea'. | ||
==Demographics== | |||
Originally Bal-Morath was a predominantly Human nation. These days though the majority of the population is made up of Tieflings (about 60%) whilst Merebian Humans account for only 20%. [[Dwarves]] are the third most common race at about 10% of the population. [[Elves]] are next at about 4% whilst [[Gnomes]] and [[Ymirkin]] traders make up about 3% each. | |||
==Economy== | |||
The main exports of Bal-Mortha are bronze, silver and marble. The region also exports a number of different types of exotic fruits and herbs (although none more 'exotic' than the [[Dire Potato]]). The region is self-sufficient in timber and stone but does need to import steel in large quantities as iron is rare. Most trade in the country is still, somewhat inexplicably, controlled by the 23 [[Noble Houses of Bal-Morath]]. Since joining the Empire the nation no longer mints its own coins and the treasury relies on regular shipments of coins from [[Dominus]]. | |||
==Notable Places== | |||
The capital city of Bal-Morath is Zantrus, home of the [[Council of the Archons]], and is also the major port of the region. Zantrus has a population well in excess of 100,000 people. By comparison, the second largest city is Firtalé (which is home to the largest school of Wizardry in the Empire, outside of [[Academia]]) holds barely 60,000. Other cities include Graba, Listrob, Slago and Vatira with populations in the 20-50,000 range. | |||
==Notable People== | |||
[To be added] | |||
==Politics== | |||
Bal-Morath was the fourth kingdom (after [[Lyrazante]]) to fall under Imperial rule, after nearly 50 years of hostilities, in | Bal-Morath was the fourth kingdom (after [[Lyrazante]]) to fall under Imperial rule, after nearly 50 years of hostilities, in [[Imperial History|166]] IC. At the time the land was a kingdom but successive, almost despotic, monarchs eventually resulted in a revolution that turned the nation into the first Republic in the Empire (although technically a 'pseudo-Republic' as it was never truly autonomous). It's last king, [[Halames]] (whose great grand-daughter married [[Emperor Justinian II]]), was exiled to [[Yuritan]]. Many of the old [[Noble Houses of Bal-Morath|noble houses]] still exist though and many people still regard any lineage that relates them to one of these houses as a source of pride. | ||
Except for a brief reign by the Cult of Orcus at the end of the | Except for a brief reign by the [[Cult of Orcus]] at the end of the 2nd century, Bal-Morath has been run continually by the [[Council of the Archons]] for nearly 200 years. | ||
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== | ==Flora and Fauna== | ||
Bal-Morath | Ask any human what the most unusual animal that lives is Bal-Morath is and the most common answer is [[Tieflings|Tiefling]]. It should be noted that not all natives of Bal-Morath are Tieflings though. Although the curse that created them affected the majority of the population it was by no means total. Also, those Bal-Morathians that were not living in the region at the time were spared the consequences of the curse. Hence, 'only' about 80% of Bal-Morathian natives are actually Tieflings. | ||
The republic is also the home of the only known flock of the gigantic birds known as "Roc". | |||
Latest revision as of 18:00, 2 November 2024
Situated in the south-east corner of the Merebian Empire is the land called Bal-Morath. It is unusual in the Empire for three main reasons;
- It is a Republic and not a Kingdom, also still subservient to the Imperial Government
- It's dominant race is not human but Tiefling
- It's the home to about 10% of the Imperial Navy
Geography
The climate in Bal-Morath ranges from 'merely' warm and humid in the north-west to almost tropical in the south-east with ferns and palms being common tree types. An intricate lattice of navigable rivers stretches across the country, leading from the coasts to the huge freshwater lake called the 'Idiric Sea'.
Demographics
Originally Bal-Morath was a predominantly Human nation. These days though the majority of the population is made up of Tieflings (about 60%) whilst Merebian Humans account for only 20%. Dwarves are the third most common race at about 10% of the population. Elves are next at about 4% whilst Gnomes and Ymirkin traders make up about 3% each.
Economy
The main exports of Bal-Mortha are bronze, silver and marble. The region also exports a number of different types of exotic fruits and herbs (although none more 'exotic' than the Dire Potato). The region is self-sufficient in timber and stone but does need to import steel in large quantities as iron is rare. Most trade in the country is still, somewhat inexplicably, controlled by the 23 Noble Houses of Bal-Morath. Since joining the Empire the nation no longer mints its own coins and the treasury relies on regular shipments of coins from Dominus.
Notable Places
The capital city of Bal-Morath is Zantrus, home of the Council of the Archons, and is also the major port of the region. Zantrus has a population well in excess of 100,000 people. By comparison, the second largest city is Firtalé (which is home to the largest school of Wizardry in the Empire, outside of Academia) holds barely 60,000. Other cities include Graba, Listrob, Slago and Vatira with populations in the 20-50,000 range.
Notable People
[To be added]
Politics
Bal-Morath was the fourth kingdom (after Lyrazante) to fall under Imperial rule, after nearly 50 years of hostilities, in 166 IC. At the time the land was a kingdom but successive, almost despotic, monarchs eventually resulted in a revolution that turned the nation into the first Republic in the Empire (although technically a 'pseudo-Republic' as it was never truly autonomous). It's last king, Halames (whose great grand-daughter married Emperor Justinian II), was exiled to Yuritan. Many of the old noble houses still exist though and many people still regard any lineage that relates them to one of these houses as a source of pride.
Except for a brief reign by the Cult of Orcus at the end of the 2nd century, Bal-Morath has been run continually by the Council of the Archons for nearly 200 years.
The official language of Bal-Morath is "Morathian" almost most people also speak "High Merebian".
Flora and Fauna
Ask any human what the most unusual animal that lives is Bal-Morath is and the most common answer is Tiefling. It should be noted that not all natives of Bal-Morath are Tieflings though. Although the curse that created them affected the majority of the population it was by no means total. Also, those Bal-Morathians that were not living in the region at the time were spared the consequences of the curse. Hence, 'only' about 80% of Bal-Morathian natives are actually Tieflings.
The republic is also the home of the only known flock of the gigantic birds known as "Roc".
