Alia:Geography - Revision history

69.159.233.70: /* Letgar */

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Letgar

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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.

			==Yuri's Doom==

			The ruined city of Jarlsberg was once the southernmost city of Prolia, and the longer ago was the capital. The (single) Jarl ruled the country from this ancient location. Prolia now has six Jarls each ruling a small portion of Prolia and each having a claim on the throne. Yuir's Doom is the swamp that was created in 515 OY, by Yuri in defense of Prolia against Rhodes' invasion and is still a major impediment in the Empire's conquest of the area.

	==Tribute to Estvald==		==Tribute to Estvald==

Maestrod: ===Warriors and Heroes===

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===Warriors and Heroes===

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	Prolia does not have a standing army or a tradition of knighthood, however it does have a tradition of heroic warriors and users of magic, and has great respect for those who take up the sword or the staff. The Jarls of the towns follow a warrior tradition where their children are trained in the arts of war. The Jarls friends and companions during their younger years are accepted as their sworn protectors, heros and fellow armsmen. The number of sworn warriors that a Jarl has is usually around 50 men.		Prolia does not have a standing army or a tradition of knighthood, however it does have a tradition of heroic warriors and users of magic, and has great respect for those who take up the sword or the staff. The Jarls of the towns follow a warrior tradition where their children are trained in the arts of war. The Jarls friends and companions during their younger years are accepted as their sworn protectors, heros and fellow armsmen. The number of sworn warriors that a Jarl has is usually around 50 men.

	Life is hard in Prolia, and in rural areas, about 1 in 40 of the population are capable warriors or have class levels in a heroic class. These are free men who fight for themselves for their villages or for glory~~, but a~~ call to arms by a Jarl or a renowned hero may gather between 10 and 80 percent of the region's population of warrior-heroes and between 0 and 10% of commoners.		Life is hard in Prolia, and in rural areas, about 1 in 40 of the population are capable warriors or have class levels in a heroic class. These are free men who fight for themselves, for their villages or for glory. A call to arms by a Jarl or a renowned hero may gather between 10 and 80 percent of the region's population of warrior-heroes and between 0 and 10% of commoners.

	Given the population of the region of about 330 thousand, there are about 8200 warrior-heroes, and during a time of conflict Prolia could muster 6500 of them and as many as 33000 commoners. Given the current political situation in the country and the lack of instracture to support and feed such and army, it is unlikely that Prolia could actually put together such a force or if it did, feed them form more than a few days.		Given the population of the region of about 330 thousand, there are about 8200 warrior-heroes, and during a time of conflict Prolia could muster 6500 of them and as many as 33000 commoners. Given the current political situation in the country and the lack of instracture to support and feed such and army, it is unlikely that Prolia could actually put together such a force or if it did, feed them form more than a few days.

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The People of Prolia

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	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 and half giants. 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.		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 and half giants. 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.

			===Warriors and Heroes===

			Prolia does not have a standing army or a tradition of knighthood, however it does have a tradition of heroic warriors and users of magic, and has great respect for those who take up the sword or the staff. The Jarls of the towns follow a warrior tradition where their children are trained in the arts of war. The Jarls friends and companions during their younger years are accepted as their sworn protectors, heros and fellow armsmen. The number of sworn warriors that a Jarl has is usually around 50 men.

			Life is hard in Prolia, and in rural areas, about 1 in 40 of the population are capable warriors or have class levels in a heroic class. These are free men who fight for themselves for their villages or for glory, but a call to arms by a Jarl or a renowned hero may gather between 10 and 80 percent of the region's population of warrior-heroes and between 0 and 10% of commoners.

			Given the population of the region of about 330 thousand, there are about 8200 warrior-heroes, and during a time of conflict Prolia could muster 6500 of them and as many as 33000 commoners. Given the current political situation in the country and the lack of instracture to support and feed such and army, it is unlikely that Prolia could actually put together such a force or if it did, feed them form more than a few days.

	==The Five Towns==		==The Five Towns==

Maestrod: /* Race */

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Race

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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. 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.		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 and half giants. 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.

	==The Five Towns==		==The Five Towns==

Maestrod: /* The Five Towns */

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The Five Towns

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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. Each town is trade center for the region around it, with a small assortment of services. Most of the population of Prolia live in small villages and hamlets of between 100 and 400 people that are within 30 miles of one of the towns. Areas further than 30 miles from any of the five towns are unpopulated wilderness.

	===Prauld===		===Prauld (pop 1700, rural 60k)===

	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 (pop 2500, rural 80k)===

	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 (Pop 3200, rural 30k)===

	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 (pop 8600, rural 80k)===

	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		nearing 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 (pop 4400, rural 90k)===

	Belrane is the southernmost ~~toewn~~ of Prolia. Primarily		Belrane is the southernmost town of Prolia. Primarily
	farmers and herders. The town of ~~belrane~~ is the least		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

Maestrod: /* Demographics */

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Demographics

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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 ==

67.71.32.205: /* Prolia */

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Prolia

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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. ~~The~~ are fishermen, and		tribute to the Giants of Estvald. They are fishermen and
	coastal raiders as well as farmers and swineherds.		coastal raiders as well as farmers and swineherds.

67.71.32.205: /* Slaves */

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Slaves

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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 ~~heavey~~ labour		for example, in construction of a keep, slaves will be used for heavy 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.

Maestrod: /* =Armed Forces */

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=Armed Forces

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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

Maestrod: /* Population of Rhode */

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Population of Rhode

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	All land is owned by the nobility, by law. Most land and businnesses are also administered by hirelings of the noble families but there are a small number of commoners who rent from the nobility and run their own operations. Being low-born is a great impediment in the southern kingdoms.		All land is owned by the nobility, by law. Most land and businnesses are also administered by hirelings of the noble families but there are a small number of commoners who rent from the nobility and run their own operations. Being low-born is a great impediment in the southern kingdoms.

			The Empire of Rhode has a total population of 18 million.

	Population breakdown by class is as follows:		Population breakdown by class is as follows:

	* 0.1% high noblity - ranking land owners with taxation rights		* 0.1% high noblity - ranking land owners with taxation rights (18k)
	* 3.9% "low" nobility - knights or noble merchants and traders		* 0.9% "low" nobility - knights or noble merchants and traders (162k)
	* 1% commoner merchants and ~~traders~~		* 4% commoner merchants (200k), traders(70k) and clergy (450k).
	* 5% serving class		* 5% serving class (900k)
	* 5% skilled labourers - artists, and skilled crafters (smiths, coopers, brewers, sculptors, etc.)		* 5% skilled labourers - artists (100k) and skilled crafters (800k): smiths, coopers, brewers, sculptors, etc.)
	* 65% free common labourers - farmers, and light unskilled labour		* 65% free common labourers - farmers, and light unskilled labour (11.7 million)
	* 20% slaves - heavy and/or dangerous labour		* 20% slaves - heavy and/or dangerous labour (3.6 million)

			===Armed Forces==

			About 1/4 of low nobility are combatant knights (40k). These
			have regional affiliations and rarely more than 1/2 of a
			region's knights are called to the field. Typically, knights
			compose up to 10% of an army the rest are composed of militia
			drafted from the peasantry.

			A region's knight-defenders will consist of 1 knight per 400
			population and 1/4 of the population might be called upon to
			defend a town or city.

			A region's army sent to battle would be half the number knights
			plus as many as 1 in 20 of the population of commoners.

			Slaves are rarely if ever used in combat.

	===The Royalty of the Empire===		===The Royalty of the Empire===