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== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
− | Demographics presented in this section are loosely based on [http://www.io.com/~sjohn/demog.htm |Medieval Demographics Made Easy] | + | Demographics presented in this section are loosely based on [http://www.io.com/~sjohn/demog.htm|Medieval Demographics Made Easy] |
==Overview Map of Alia == | ==Overview Map of Alia == | ||
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* 20% slaves - heavy and/or dangerous labour (3.6 million) | * 20% slaves - heavy and/or dangerous labour (3.6 million) | ||
− | ===Armed Forces | + | ===Armed Forces== |
About 1/4 of low nobility are combatant knights (40k). These | About 1/4 of low nobility are combatant knights (40k). These | ||
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labour in foundries and other heavy industry, mining, and | labour in foundries and other heavy industry, mining, and | ||
construction. Slave operations often use a mix of slaves and skilled labourers, | construction. Slave operations often use a mix of slaves and skilled labourers, | ||
− | for example, in construction of a keep, slaves will be used for | + | for example, in construction of a keep, slaves will be used for heavey labour |
of lifting stones into place, while stone masons will do the stone cutting and | of lifting stones into place, while stone masons will do the stone cutting and | ||
supervision. | supervision. | ||
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Prolia is a loose association of humans and half orcs that pay | Prolia is a loose association of humans and half orcs that pay | ||
− | tribute to the Giants of Estvald. | + | tribute to the Giants of Estvald. The are fishermen, and |
coastal raiders as well as farmers and swineherds. | coastal raiders as well as farmers and swineherds. | ||
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===Race=== | ===Race=== | ||
− | Humans and Half-Orcs are the most common races of Prolia, although there are small numbers of half elves and elves, some full blooded Orcs, and a very small number of half ogres | + | Humans and Half-Orcs are the most common races of Prolia, although there are small numbers of half elves and elves, some full blooded Orcs, and a very small number of half ogres. Race has no bearing on social status within Prolia, although family history is very important. Usually only the paternal line is considered. Being the son of a Jarl is prestigious whereas being the son of the Jarl's sister has little meaning. |
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==The Five Towns== | ==The Five Towns== | ||
− | There are five major towns which comprise Prolia | + | There are five major towns which comprise Prolia. |
− | ===Prauld | + | ===Prauld=== |
Prauld was a lumber and fishing town before it fell to goblinoid | Prauld was a lumber and fishing town before it fell to goblinoid | ||
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with Beryl by hunting to the far north. | with Beryl by hunting to the far north. | ||
− | ===Beryl | + | ===Beryl=== |
Beryl is led by Jarl Hastel. Beryl factions have those who | Beryl is led by Jarl Hastel. Beryl factions have those who | ||
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raiding, and herding of goats and pigs. | raiding, and herding of goats and pigs. | ||
− | ===Derros | + | ===Derros=== |
Derros is a mining town. The ground is too poor for any | Derros is a mining town. The ground is too poor for any | ||
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and for the transportation of iron. | and for the transportation of iron. | ||
− | ===Shinar | + | ===Shinar=== |
Shinar is the largest town of Prolia, with a population | Shinar is the largest town of Prolia, with a population | ||
− | + | in excess of ten thousand. Shinar is primarily a fishing | |
town, with some light agriculture and light manufacturing. | town, with some light agriculture and light manufacturing. | ||
Most weapons, armor and tools made in Prolia are from | Most weapons, armor and tools made in Prolia are from | ||
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in all his dealings. | in all his dealings. | ||
− | ===Belrane | + | ===Belrane=== |
− | Belrane is the southernmost | + | Belrane is the southernmost toewn of Prolia. Primarily |
− | farmers and herders. The town of | + | farmers and herders. The town of belrane is the least |
defensible town of Prolia, with many farmsteads spread out | defensible town of Prolia, with many farmsteads spread out | ||
a fair distance away from the city walls. Belrane does | a fair distance away from the city walls. Belrane does | ||
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The pirate island city of [[Alia:Letgar|Letgar]] lies off the coast of Prolia. Letgar is not part of prolia proper, does not participate in the politics of the mainland, but was once part of the prolian kingdom. | The pirate island city of [[Alia:Letgar|Letgar]] lies off the coast of Prolia. Letgar is not part of prolia proper, does not participate in the politics of the mainland, but was once part of the prolian kingdom. | ||
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==Tribute to Estvald== | ==Tribute to Estvald== |