The Republic

The Republic was founded hundreds of years ago by refugee settlers from the Five Duchies after the collapse of the Craenid Empire. It is a diverse and prosperous nation, with citizens of many different backgrounds all working together, unified by a dream of progress and peace.

The majority of the people of The Republic are very patriotic, and love the freedom they have there. The freedom of individuals is very important, but it is sometimes superseded by the needs of the entire nation. Soldiers are usually conscripts, taxes are somewhat high (except upon the wealthiest families, who usually pay no taxes), and criminal activities often carry very high penalties - including a death sentence.

Council Lake and Capitol

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Council Lake and Capitol

Council Lake is a man-made reservoir. At its center is the island where the Great Council of The Republic has built its Capitol. As the seat of government, this island is bustling with all kinds of people, from senators to bureaucrats to spies to street urchins.The government of The Republic, commonly called the Council of The Republic, consists of two separate entities, the Consulship and The Senate. The Consulship manages the administration of law and governance, from hiring and training guards to declaring war, operating welfare institutions, collecting taxes and so on. The Senate is responsible for creating and reviewing laws, and in The Republic this makes them very powerful, and each Senator is also responsible for standing in judgement over criminal and civil disputes.

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Consul Cappadox Donatius

Medium Human, Lawful GoodArmor Class 8 Hit Points 16 (4d6+2) Speed 30 ft.STR 8 (-1) DEX 6 (-2) CON 12 (+1)INT 16 (+3) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 12 (+1)Skills: History +4, Insight +4, Bluff +1, Diplomacy +2, Intimidation +1Languages: Common, Elvish, Halfling
The elder consul of the Republic, Cappadox is beloved by the people and feared by rivals throughout the archipelago. He is approaching 70, but he maintains a mien of dominance and control.

Consul Juventia Vitalis

Medium Human, Lawful GoodArmor Class 12 Hit Points 16 (4d6+2) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 14 (+2) CON 16 (+3)INT 12 (+1) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 18 (+4)
Skills: Acrobatics +3, Insight +2, Stealth +1, Diplomacy +2, Endurance +1Languages: Common, Dwarvish
At 30 years old, Juventia is the junior consul of the Republic. She has the distinction of being the youngest consul ever elected. As a former spy and later a diplomat to Sarpon, she is viewed with suspicion and envy by many members of the Senate, but the public adore her - sometimes even comparing her to royalty.

Princeps Senator Tormund Gallantus

Medium Dwarf, Lawful NeutralArmor Class 10 Hit Points 16 (4d6+2) Speed 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 10 (+0) CON 13 (+1)INT 14 (+2) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 10 (+0)
Skills: Languages: Common, Dwarvish
Tormund is one of the many dwarvish immigrants to the Republic, having taken a Republican name and integrating with society on the island. That said, he keeps a vague loyalty to his dwarf heritage, and there are few dwarves in the Republic who do not support him politically.

Senator Vendatus

Medium Human, Lawful EvilArmor Class 10 Hit Points 6 (2d4+1) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 10 (+0) CON 6 (-2)INT 18 (+4) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 16 (+3)
Skills: Languages: Common, Dwarvish
Serving first as an aedile, then as quaestor, then briefly as censor, Vendatus has been an exceptionally ambitious public servant his entire life. He has earned his seat in the Senate by advocating for very progressive changes to revenue laws (including the elimination of taxation entirely). His political opponents have a tendency to mysteriously disappear.

Ambassador Tiggletop

Small Halfling, Lawful GoodArmor Class 12 Hit Points 6 (2d4+1) Speed 30 ft. STR 8 (-1) DEX 15 (+2) CON 10 (+0)INT 10 (+0) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 14 (+2)Skills: Languages: Common, Halfling
An emissary from Apland, and the guarantor of his homeland’s status as a protectorate of the Republic. He hopes that one day the Republic will agree to annex Apland, erasing the great debt that Apland owes the Republic and granting access to Republican welfare institutions.

Tenues the Spindle

Medium Orc, Chaotic Good Armor Class 12 Hit Points STR 12 (+1) DEX 16 (+2) CON 10 (+0) INT 8 (-1) WIS 8 (-1) CHA 14 (+2) Skills: Languages: Widely recognized as the Capitol’s most important criminal, Tenues is a robin-hood style folk hero. He is noticeably skinny for an orc, and charming as can be.

Carthese

The north-eastern province of Carthese is a great plainsland, dotted with hamlets and herds of ungulates. The cavalry (warriors on horseback who call themselves “Companions”) of Carthese are renowned throughout the archipelago, very good with bows, halberds and swords while riding.The economy of Carthese relies on herding, hunting and remittances from Companion dogs of war. The way of life in Carthese is very simple, and often nomadic, with only a few permanent settlements. The climate on this part of the island tends to be cool and dry.

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Chief Spiridon

Medium Human, Neutral GoodArmor Class Hit Points Speed 30 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 12 (+1) CON 18 (+4)INT 10 (+0) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 10 (+0) Skills: Languages: Spiridon is the leader of the strongest faction among the Companions. His company has fought on behalf of The Republic many times, but this should not be mistaken for loyalty!

Ephioc

To the south of Carthese is Ephioc, which is heavily cultivated. Grains, wines, fruits and meats are produced here. Farming in Ephioc is serious business, and any family aspiring to political office in The Republic will have at least one farm here. These farms are usually tenanted to middle-class families, who then oversee poorer families who work them. There are laws which protect the laborers from ill treatment, and guarantee them upwardly mobile incomes.Unfortunately, Ephioc is abnormally vulnerable to raiders from the Painted Tribes, who come to pillage the plantations fairly often. Usually, by the time a Centurion unit has arrived to fight the raiders off, the barbarians have retreated to their boats and fled.

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Cincinatus Ternatus

Medium Human, Lawful GoodArmor Class Hit Points Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 8 (-1) CON 10 (+0)INT 14 (+2) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 12 (+1) Skills: Languages: A retired general, famous both for his undefeated record in combat and for having denied a nomination to the Consulship.

Memsinoe

The hills and forests of Memsinoe are sprinkled with mines and small lumber yards. Although small in area, resources in this highly productive province are stewarded closely. In combination with the abundant blacksmiths, factories and other industrial buildings, this allows a truly amazing amount of raw materials to be processed into all manner of products.Working conditions are poor, but bearable, but it is possible to make a very good living in Memsinoe as an artisan or merchant. The guilds which operate the businesses in Memsinoe are almost considered public institutions, and even the least-competent workers are allowed a certain level of influence within them. This has kept any single guild from achieving a true monopoly - which keeps goods cheap!

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Rafa Urbax

Medium Dwarf, NeutralArmor Class Hit Points Speed 30 ft. STR () DEX () CON ()INT () WIS () CHA () Skills: Languages: Rafa is the guild-master of the Mineral Guild. He’s a cut-throat businessman, but he’s willing to listen to reason (for the most part).

Arctus Finnybum

Small Halfling, NeutralArmor Class Hit Points Speed 30 ft. STR () DEX () CON ()INT () WIS () CHA () Skills: Languages: The guild-master of the Timber Guild. Arctus is not well regarded by the other guilds, and perhaps for good reason since the Timber Guild is the least profitable of the Memsinoe guilds. He is affable in person, but is always prepared to cut deals in the shadows.

Phillipi Appaggio

Medium Human, Lawful GoodArmor Class Hit Points Speed 30 ft. STR () DEX () CON ()INT () WIS () CHA () Skills: Languages: Guildmaster of the Smelters’ Guild. A true craftsman and a generous leader, although not as shrewd as his peers, he is still very well respected throughout Memsinoe.

Cirta

The western province of Cirta is heavily populated. Several cities, connected by an intricate road system, are home to the majority of The Republic’s population. The markets and taverns of these cities keep the streets bustling at all hours of the day and night. Thieves and highwaymen are common, despite constant patrolling of alleyways and roads by the Legion.

Cirtana

The largest city in The Republic is really three cities which are gradually growing into one another. Each city sustains itself just fine, but it is the triangle of the the three which makes “Cirtana” a hotbed for scientific, cultural and artistic innovation. The first city is Plebiscium, the true dark underbelly of Cirtana. The second city is Urbanus, marked by tall buildings, beautiful gardens and wealthy patrons - but its beauty hides rampant white-collar crime and corruption. The third city is Nocentius, which is mostly residential and comparatively safe, but lacks the vibrant economy and entertainment of its two sisters.

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