Grand Duchy of Balian

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Grand Duchy of Balian
Μεγάλο Δουκάτο του Μπαλιάν
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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: Leopold Alstion
Legate: Jarad Munnel
Censor: Peter d'Arkent
Magister: Ledicort Vuiller
Constable: Viktor Darkwood
Procurator: Constantine Malenos
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 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 Barons, Baronesses 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:

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.