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| − | ! colspan="2" span style="font-size:Medium;" | '''Grand Duchy of Balian''' <br> '''''Μεγάλο Δουκάτο του Μπαλιάν'''''
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| − | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''Capital''': ||<span style="font-size:small;"> [[Atrus]] </span> <span style="font-size:x-small;">
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| − | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Languages''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> [[Common]] <br>
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| − | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Religion''': || <span style="font-size:small;">[[Church of the Canon|Canonism]]</span>
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| − | |<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Government''': ||<span style="font-size:small;"> Absolute Monarchy
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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;"> '''Legate''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> Jarad Munnel
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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;"> '''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;"> '''Royal Family''': || <span style="font-size:small;"> [[House Novellen]]
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| − | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''Historical Era''': || <span style="font-size:small;">
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| − | [[Brothers' War|The Brothers' War]] (1868)
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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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| − | == 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 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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| − | ===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 are 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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| − | '''Baronial Families:'''<br>
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| − | *[[File:MunnelCOA.png|20px]] [[House of Munnel]] - Barony of Abretta
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| − | *[[File:VuillerCOA.png|20px]] [[House of Vuiller]]= - Barony of Aquilae
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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:vidaus.png|20px]] [[House of Ruthern]] - Barony of Marsana
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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, [[Elves]], [[High Elves]] 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 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.
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