Empire of Man
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The Empire of Man (High Imperial: Imperium Hominis) is a hereditary absolute monarchy situated on the highlands to the west of the Baltas River. Tucked away amidst the center of Atlas, the nation plays a pivotal role in policy and foreign affairs across the continent. The nation is renowned for their well regimented military, and possesses a booming lumber and mining industry.
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History
[[ WIP, TALK ABOUT HISTORY OF EMPIRE OF OREN THEN CROWN OF RENATUS-MARNA, WARS WITH OTHER HUMAN NATIONS THEN UNITING KINGDOMS TO FORM AN EMPIRE
Culture
The Empire of Man proudly boasts itself as a home for all Heartlanders and Highlanders alike. Within the walls of the nation's capital, Carolustadt, is a melting pot of Waldenian, Batavian, Auvergnian, and small pockets of Raevir cultures. In particular, the nation is going through a resurgence of Waldenian culture and identity. As such, the new uniforms of the King's Renatian Legion are consistent with those of Waldenian landsknechts.
Social Organization
Notably, the citizens of Renatus-Marna are divided into five distinct social classes: The peasants, merchants and artisans, the gentry, the nobility, and the royalty.
The peasants perform much of the hard labor within Renatian-Marnatine society. They perform jobs such as farming, construction, fishing, mining, etc. They hold few privileges and rights and are heavily repressed.
The merchants and artisans are either skilled craftsmen or they sell the wares of others. They make stable income and live relatively secure lives.
The gentry are regarded as the warrior elite of Renatian-Marnantine society, the knights of the Crown. They are afforded many privileges such as governing a small fiefdom in the name of the King, taxing the populace, the right to trial by combat, and the right to bear heraldic arms. In return, they are to raise their banners should their liege call upon them.
The nobility is the established upper-class consisting of those with social birthright. Their lineages date back centuries and their name holds much weight in the Kingdom's affairs. They possess a high degree of affluence as well as privilege.
The royalty consists of the King, his consort, his heir, and the rest of his household.
Government
The Crown of Renatus-Marna is an absolute monarchy following lateral laws of succession. The King holds paramount authority in the realm on all matters. However, the King typically maintains a privy council of close advisors, whom he may delegate many tasks to or to act in his steed.
Law and Justice
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Security
To ensure Renatus's sovereignty and to maintain order within the capital's borders, the Empire of Man relies upon the Imperial State Army of The Empire of Man. The Imperial State Army prides itself on military might and discipline. The Imperial State Army is organized as such:
- Carolus Brigade; named in honor of Carolus Horen. The brigade forms the primary infantry fighting force of the Crownlands.
- Ram's Head Brigade; named after Count Eimar 'the Ram' var Burgundar, garrisoned and stationed on the borders of Götha.
- King's Renatian Artillery; otherwise known as the 1st Siege Battery. This unit comprises experts of siegecraft and operators of trebuchets, onagers, and ballistas.
- King's Renatian Engineers; otherwise known as the Sappers. May take on demolition roles in the battlefield or help construct various tools of siegecraft.
Wars
- Czena Conflict, 1653 - 1656, Renatus Victory.
- Atlas Coalition War, 1657 - 1662, Renatus Victory.
- Bandit War, 1664 - 1668, Renatus Victory.
- Second Atlas Coalition War, 1667 - 1669, Renatus Victory.
| The Empire of Man | ||
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| Geography | Settlements | Helena† · Reza* · Ves* · Kastrovy · Stettin · Ravensburg · Arbor · Caedirn |
| Politics | Royalty | House of Horen House of Barbanov House of Devereux |
| Ducal Houses | House of Carrion House of Silversteed | |
| Margravial Houses | House of Ivanovich House d'Anpalais | |
| Gabik Houses | House of Kastrovat House of Suffolk House of Kavietsby House de Castro | |
| Baronial Houses | House of Talraen House of Kovachev House of Enthelor House of Rubens House of Gromach House of Vallberg House of Bracchus House of Churchill House of Rovin | |
†Capitals, *Cities/Major towns
