History:

 

• Periods/Eras in time

  • Pre-Astium regions

    • The time when the regions of the Astium Meritocracy still identified as individual nations and communities. Various diplomatic discussions and tests of strength occurred during this period. Significantly less pleasant interactions were had as well, and were perhaps more common initially.

  • Present

• Main Historical Events

  • Founding of The Astium Meritocracy

    • The Astium Meritocracy is founded, merging the previously divided regions and placing 4 individuals of great ability in what is known as the council.

• Current State

  • Peace

    • The Astium Meritocracy is currently in a time of peace, leaving plenty of room for trade, expansion, and improvement of various kinds.

Economy:

 

• Economy working on?

  • Coins (gold, silver, and bronze) 

• Most valuable Resources

  • Agricultural resources and new technology.

• How are these resources bought or sold

  • Through a market or trade, with adjustments or regulations made by the council, council member Maximilian Faustus himself, or those working under him.

• How can this society be considered wealthy

  • Self sufficiency, innovation, and a growing network of trade.

Religion:

The Astium Meritocracy itself has no such religious beliefs, but will accept any religions into their nation as long as they are not overstepping or causing harm to the people.
 

Executive:

• System of Government

  • Meritocratic Oligarchy

• Who has the power

  • The council members of the Astium Meritocracy, which currently consists of 4 individuals.

• How are laws created

  • Laws are created and passed by the council. This usually occurs within meetings held by the council.

• Law enforcement system

  • Trained guards and/or soldiers or, in some cases, the council members themselves.

Topography: 

 

• How does the territory look?

  • There are a mixture of regions with a bit of a different style based on their location and ruler.
     

The territory of Baldric Mead consists mostly of heavily forested areas, with more open space within the towns and cities. Those on the border tend to be more well defended.

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The territory of Reinard Versfeld is much more open, a mixture of farmland, towns, and well built structures of varying purposes mixed in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The territory of Cyrus Arkwright has well developed towns and cities, significant research going towards improving the quality of life for the people by inventors such as the council member himself.





 

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The territory of Maximilian Faustus is much more tropical in nature, with many of the inhabited areas having a focus on trade.
 

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• There are a wide variety of natural resources depending on the region, but you can always expect plant or creature/monster related resources in nature.

• Location vs Survival?

  • The location, thanks to the efforts of Baldric Mead and Reinard Versfeld, is rather safe from most natural dangers within its more populated regions.

  • Wild areas, especially those close to the border, are still populated with dangerous creatures however.

  • The weather is quite nice in most areas, but may differ depending on location or magical influence.

Inhabitants:

• Intelligent races in this society/ part of the world?

  • Races of all kinds are welcomed in The Astium Meritocracy, although you are significantly less likely to find races that typically prefer to stay within other regions or nations.

• How do these races live?

  • Citizens of the Astium Meritocracy are expected to either provide/work for their nation or work towards bettering themselves as an individual through a variety of ways.

    • It is not uncommon to find gifted individuals being the apprentices, students, or disciples of those with much more experience in their preferred craft or profession.

• Special Traits?

  • None, the inhabitants of The Astium Meritocracy are too diverse.

Culture:

 

• Most important features/ differences in culture from others

  • Diverse population

  • Multiple territories within the nation

    • One territory more dedicated to raising the military strength and combat ability of the nation

    • One territory more dedicated to agriculture and magic research/development

    • One territory more dedicated towards research and invention

    • One territory more dedicated towards maintaining the market and trade.

• Main works of art/lit/construction

  • The works of art, literature, and construction present within The Astium Meritocracy are incredibly varied. In many cases, however, this does result in an intriguing combination of styles from various regions or people.

 

Council Members:

Baldric Mead

Council member of the Southwestern territory of The Astrium Meritocracy. His main duty as a council member is increasing the military strength and combat ability of the nation, himself being a very powerful individual. Currently the oldest member of the council.

Reinard Versfeld

The youngest member of the council, having succeeded his father due to his incredible talent and magical capability. While maintaining the agricultural capabilities of his territory in the center of Astium, he also does incredible work in the understanding and use of magic. They are an incredibly powerful user of atmomancy, also known as weather magic.

Cyrus Arkwright

Genius inventor and Elemental of the northernmost region of Astium, and typically not seen as a people person. They are a master of multiple disciplines, all in order to further his research and improve the technological level of the world. Do not be surprised to see magic included within some of these inventions.

Maximilian Faustus

Wandering merchant of the tropical southeastern territory of Astium. Naturally skilled as a merchant and the main council member responsible for trade both within and outside of the nation. Despite their position they have a fondness for going out and being a mysterious wandering trader, showing up to buy or sell whatever may be of relevance to your situation.