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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Grand Duke''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> John I
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Grand Duke''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> [[John I, Grand Duke of Balian|John I]]
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Duchess-Consort''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> Gwyneth Barbanov-Bihar
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Heir Apparent''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> [[Alexandros Casimir]]
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Seneschal''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> Leopold Alstion
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Seneschal''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> Rev Vuiller
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Legate''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> Jarad Munnel
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Legate''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> Constantine Malenos
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Censor''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> Peter d'Arkent
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Censor''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> Diana Vuiller
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Magister''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> Ledicort Vuiller
 
|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Magister''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> Ledicort Vuiller
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Constable''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> Viktor Darkwood
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Procurator''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> Constantine Malenos
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Procurator''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> Johanna Vuiller
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Royal Family''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> [[House Novellen]]
 
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The '''Grand Duchy of Balian''', or simply '''Balian''', is a densely populated Human nation situated within the southern continent of Almaris and neighbors both the [[Principality of Savoy]] and the Druidic Order. The Grand Duchy was founded as a direct result of the [[Brothers' War]], which was a civil war between the Royalist and Imperialist factions. Following the Royalist victory, the Imperial remnant fled to the south of Almaris and declared the creation of a new Nation under the leadership of [[John I, Grand Duke of Balian|John Casimir]], who was an uncle of the deceased [[Peter IV, Holy Orenian Emperor|Peter IV]].
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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 ==
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=== Post-Brother's War ===
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In the aftermath of the [[War:Brothers' War|The Brother's War]], John Casimir Novellen led the remaining imperial loyalists south. Following the star of Saint Lothar, the duke would come upon a rock and proclaim the creation of Balian. Around that rock, the capital of Atrus was built. After the building of the capital, all the noble houses of the former empire that had a great contribution to the founding of Balian where given Baronies. These houses include: Munnel led by Jarad Munnel, Vuiller led by Rev Vuiller, Darkwood led by Drako Darkwood, Othaman led by Vladimir Oathman, Rosius led by Chloe de Rosius, Ruthern led Viktor Ruthern by and Novellen-Huntshill led by Catherine Novellen-Huntshill.
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=== War of Settlement ===
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WIP
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== Culture and society ==
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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 Balian. Due to this it is not uncommon to find Elves, Dwarves and even some Orcs wandering around.
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== Politics ==
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=== Succession ===
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The Grand Duchy of Balain adheres to absolute primogeniture in matters of succession to the Ducal throne. Typically, this means the oldest son or daughter inherits the crown. The current ruling dynasty is the [[House of Novellen]]. For peers of the duchy, they also follow absolute primogeniture in matters of succession.
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===The Senate ===
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[WIP]
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===The Chamber of the Grand Duchy===
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The Chamber of the Grand Duchy are the Grand Duke's closest advisors, comprising the Seneschal, Legate, Censor, Magister, Constable, and Procurator. Each is responsible for their respective departments as well as advising the Grand Duke.
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===Aristocracy===
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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.
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===[[List of Balian Noble Houses|Noble Houses of Balian]]===
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'''Countial Families:'''<br>
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*[[File:VuillerCOA.png|20px]] [[House of Vuiller]] - County of Aquilae
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'''Viscountial Families:'''<br>
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*[[File:vidaus.png|20px]] [[House of Ruthern]]  - Viscounty of Marsana
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'''Baronial Families:'''<br>
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*[[File:derosiusnewcoa.png|20px]] [[House of Rosius]] - Barony of Valens
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*[[File:huntshillcoa.png|20px]] [[House of Novellen-Huntshill]] - Barony of Anatis
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*[[File:DarkwoodCOA.png|20px]] [[House of Darkwood]] - Barony of Renduzzo
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*[[File:OthamanCOA.png|20px]] [[House of Othaman]] - Barony of Brucca
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'''Noble Families:'''<br>
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*[[File:DarkentSudholt.png|20px]] [[House of d'Arkent]]
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=== Army ===
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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.
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== Demographics ==
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Humans make up the majority of the Duchy, namely [[Highlanders]] and [[Heartlanders]]. Small minorities include [[Farfolk]] humans and dwarves. The Duchy is an open place accepting nearly everyone.
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=== Religion ===
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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.
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== Geography ==
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=== Almaris ===
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The Grand Duchy of Balian is located in the eastern part of the south continent, the capital sits upon a great hill with the surrounding land being a mix of arid, desert, ocean and great plateaus.
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[[Category:Balian]]
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[[Category:Locations|Balian]]
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[[Category:Modern Nations]]
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[[Category:Settlements]]
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[[Category:Almaris]]

Revision as of 05:18, 24 July 2022

Grand Duchy of Balian
Μεγάλο Δουκάτο του Μπαλιάν
balian.png
Royal Coat of Arms of John I
Capital: Atrus
Languages: Common
Religion: Canonism
Government: Absolute Monarchy
Grand Duke: John I
Duchess-Consort: Gwyneth Barbanov-Bihar
Heir Apparent: Alexandros Casimir
Seneschal: Rev Vuiller
Legate: Constantine Malenos
Censor: Diana Vuiller
Magister: Ledicort Vuiller
Constable: Peter Benedict d'Arkent
Procurator: Johanna Vuiller
Royal Family: House Novellen
Historical Era:

The Brothers' War (1868)

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.

History

Post-Brother's War

In the aftermath of the The Brother's War, John Casimir Novellen led the remaining imperial loyalists south. Following the star of Saint Lothar, the duke would come upon a rock and proclaim the creation of Balian. Around that rock, the capital of Atrus was built. After the building of the capital, all the noble houses of the former empire that had a great contribution to the founding of Balian where given Baronies. These houses include: Munnel led by Jarad Munnel, Vuiller led by Rev Vuiller, Darkwood led by Drako Darkwood, Othaman led by Vladimir Oathman, Rosius led by Chloe de Rosius, Ruthern led Viktor Ruthern by and Novellen-Huntshill led by Catherine Novellen-Huntshill.

War of Settlement

WIP

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 Balian. Due to this it is not uncommon to find Elves, Dwarves and even some Orcs wandering around.

Politics

Succession

The Grand Duchy of Balain adheres to absolute primogeniture in matters of succession to the Ducal throne. Typically, this means the oldest son or daughter inherits the crown. The current ruling dynasty is the House of Novellen. For peers of the duchy, they also follow absolute primogeniture in matters of succession.

The Senate

[WIP]

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 is 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

Countial Families:

Viscountial Families:

Baronial Families:

Noble Families:

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 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 Balian is located in the eastern part of the south continent, the capital sits upon a great hill with the surrounding land being a mix of arid, desert, ocean and great plateaus.