Freeport of Akueli
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The Freeport of Akueli is a free-city ruled by the First Prince and the Conclave of Exalted Suzerians. Mercantile roleplay is highly encouraged and rewarded in the settlement. Anyone with enough coin and wit can rise high in the politics of the city.
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History
FOUNDING OF THE NATION
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Era 1
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Era 2
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Culture and society
Fashion
Many citizens of the Freeport often wear flamboyant clothes, and are usually not in armor. Since the city is in the south, the clothes are usually lighter.
Art
How does art affect the Nation? Do the people love it? Hate it? What is the general art style of the Nation?
Religion
What is the state religion?
Politics
Military
Akueli generally hires mercenaries to do the fighting for them, but there has been talks of a city watch forming within the city.
Succession
The First Prince is elected by the Conclave of Exalted Suzerians, so it is an elective monarchy.
Demographics
All races may become citizens, so long as they have the coin. Dwarves, Orcs, and Humans are who mainly make up the citizenry. The Dwarves for their greed. The Orcs for their bloodlust. The Humans for their resourcefulness. Though the dwarves are the most prominent.
Geography
The Freeport of Akueli is situated right where the old Freeport was, which is a hilly and tropical region, on the shore of the Southern Continent of Almaris.
Government
One thing matters in the Freehold of Akueli. The size of your purse. Everything is for sale within the Freehold, and that includes your voting power. The head of the Freehold, the “First Prince of the Freehold” is elected by the “Conclave of the Exalted Suzerains”, made up of the wealthiest merchants within Akueli.
The Duties of the First Prince
The First Prince is the Head of State and Government for the Freehold of Akueli. He has full veto power within the Conclave of the Exalted Suzerains, and dictates the policies which can be debated by the Conclave of the Exalted Suzerains. The First Prince is head of all military, diplomacy, and internal matters.
However, the First Prince cannot select people to serve on the Conclave of the Exalted Suzerains. In addition, a First Prince who has violated the duties entrusted to him may be impeached by the Conclave of the Exalted Suzerains. The First Prince may also exile citizens (but not execute) without trial, and may execute non-citizens without trial.
The Conclave of the Exalted Suzerains elects a First Prince every three IRL months. However, the Conclave of the Exalted Suzerains may also give the First Prince increased powers. In which case, the First Prince becomes the “Prince for Life”, and cannot be removed by impeachment.
The title of First Prince is not hereditary. When a First Prince retires, they are entitled to a State Pension. Many often serve as The Principal Keyholder after they retire as First Prince.
Duties of the Conclave of the Exalted Suzerians
The Conclave of the Exalted Suzerains serves the State, and elects the First Prince. In addition, it is the responsibility of the Conclave of the Exalted Suzerains (referred to as Noble Suzerains) to legislate policies on the behalf of the First Prince.
The Conclave of the Exalted Suzerains has a maximum of nine members on it, and a minimum of three. Noble Suzerains must “buy” their way into the Conclave of the Exalted Suzerains. The Freehold will hold “auctions” on seats within the Conclave of the Exalted Suzerains. To prevent foreigners from buying their way into the Council, The Principal Keyholder and the Chief Censor must ensure that only CITIZENS IN GOOD STANDING may purchase their way onto the Council.
Aristocracy
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Noble Clans
Noble Clans:
Clan Goldhand
Clan Irongrinder
Army
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Demographics
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Religion
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Geography
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