Grand Duchy of Balian
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The Grand Duchy of Balian is a human settlement that exists on the southern landmass of Almaris. It was founded out of the remains of the Imperialist faction by Prince John Casimir after the devastating Brothers' War.
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History
Post-Brother's War
In the aftermath of the The Brother's War, John Casimir Novellan lead the remaining imperial loyalists south. Following the star of Saint Lothar, the duke come upon a rock and proclaim the creation of Balain. Around that rock the capital of Atrus was built.
Culture and society
The Grand Duchy of Balian is a human nation, and as such, revolves around the culture of mankind. However people from all walks of life and races are welcomed within the land of Balain. Due to this it is not uncommon to find Elfs, Dwarves and even some orcs wandering around.
Politics
Succession
The Grand Duchy of Balain adheres to male-preference primogeniture in matters of succession to the Ducal throne. Typically, this means the oldest son--or in the absence of sons, the eldest daughter--inherits a given title. The current ruling dynasty is the House of Novellen. For peers of the duchy, Both Males and Females are allowed to inherit their respective houses with preference coming down to the head of house.
The Senate
The Chamber of the Grand Duchy
The Chamber of the Grand Duchy are the Grand Duke's closest advisors, comprising the Seneschal, Legate, Censor, Magister, Constable and Procurator. Each are responsible for their respective departments as well as advising the Grand Duke.
Aristocracy
The upper classes of the Duchy are dominated by the Peers and their noble houses, each having a heavy hand in the founding, construction and day to day life of Balian.
Noble Houses of Balian
Baronial Families:
- House of Munnel - Barony of Abretta
- House of Rosius - Barony of Valens
- House of Vuiller= - Barony of Aquilae
- House of Ruthern - Barony of Marsana
- House of Novellen-Huntshill - Barony of Anatis
- House of Darkwood - Barony of Darkwood
- House of Othaman - Barony of Brucca
Army
The current army of the Grand Duchy consists of the Brotherhood of Balian lead by Constable Viktor Darkwood. The Brotherhood was founded upon the concept of a group of brothers banding together in order to protect the duchy, it is common for them to partake it hard trials and trips around the duke's land.
Demographics
Humans make up the majority of the Duchy, namely Highlanders and Heartlanders. Small minorities include Farfolk humans, Elves, High Elves and dwarves. The Duchy is an open place accepting nearly everyone.
Religion
The Church of the Canon is the state religion of the Grand Duchy of Balian, with nearly every human within the duchy adhering to it.
Geography
Almaris
The Grand Duchy of Balain is located in the eastern part of the south continent, the capital sits upon a great hill with the sounding land being a mix of arid, desert, ocean and great mountains.