Earth duchy

1. General Information

   Name of the Duchy: Terra
   Location: Southern Lucandria
       Continent/Region: Lucandria
       Neighboring Territories: Air to the northwest and Void to the northeast
   Capital City: Terranovia
   Motto: "Steady as a rock, where greatness is built upon a solid foundation."
   Coat of Arms: A brown bear on its hind legs, standing in front of a green stylized tree and blue sky in the background
   Flag: Two-colored background divided in half, green at the bottom, blue at the top with the brown silhouette of a bear on all fours in the center
   Ruling Family:
       Duke: Daeron
       Other Notable Family Members: Tellus (Duke Daeron's father)

2. Geography

   Major Cities and Towns:
       Terranovia: The capital city, known for its grand architecture and extensive gardens.
       Sylvanus: Renowned for its forestry and connection to nature.
       Florania: Famous for its agricultural output and floral beauty.
   Landscape:
       Mountains: None
       Forests: Lush, temperate forests, with some sub-tropical jungles in the southeast
       Rivers/Lakes: Gaian River flowing into Lake Tierra, formed by the Tierran Dam
       Coastline: Gaian Riverbanks and the shore surrounding Lake Tierra
       Plains/Farmlands: Fertile plains ideal for agriculture
       Other Notable Features:
   Climate:
       Typical Weather: Mild, humid, frequent rain
       Seasonal Variations: Artificially controlled by the air duchy to simulate warm and wet summers, mild and slightly drier winters

3. Economy

   Primary Industries:
       Agriculture: Fruit orchards, vegetable and grain fields, lumber industry
       Mining: Clay
       Manufacturing: Handmade wooden furniture and other goods, raw textiles
       Trade: Food, textiles, lumber, medicinal herbs
       Other Industries: Tourism
   Major Exports: Fruits, vegetables, grains, medicinal herbs, lumber, textiles, handcrafted Furniture and other wooden goods
   Major Imports: Seafood, pearls, metal, gems, mana stones
   Currency: Quartz Crown
   Trade Routes:
       Land Routes: Well-developed road networks connecting Terran cities and towns, as well as to the other duchies
       Sea Routes: Some trade done on the waterways between duchies where goods are carried by boat
       Trade Partners: Neighboring duchies, floating markets

4. Society and Culture

   Population:
       Total Population: 350,000
       Major Ethnic Groups: Mika, Lycan, Sphynx, Selkie
       Languages Spoken: Lucandrian (common tongue), Terran (local dialect)
   Religion: 
       Dominant Religion: Worship of earth spirits, ancestor worship
   Education:
       Major Schools: The Terran Academy, an educational institution specializing in forestry, botany, and earth magic. 
       Literacy Rate: High
   Cultural Heritage:
       Festivals: Harvest's Bounty, Spring Planting, Sun Solstice 
       Traditional Music/Dance: Tribal in nature, featuring prominent drum beats and accompanied by pan flutes or other woodwinds; dances are used to tell stories, history and myths, as well as celebrations of great deeds
       Cuisine: Fruit and vegetable salads, baked grains, and rarely venison or pork, usually for important celebrations or hearty stews in the chill of winter
       Art and Architecture: Wood carving, paints made from natural dyes, and clay and stone structures; architecture is inspired by nature, so homes are built into the trees, connected by walkways overhead in the canopy, or homes on the plains built out of hardened clay and stone

5. Governance and Law

   Government Type:
       Monarchy/Feudal System: Feudal system under the Queen of Lucandria
       Administrative Divisions: Divided into several inland provinces, each ruling over different areas, such as agriculture, lumber trade, conservation, and natural sciences
       Local Governance: Provincial governors
   Legal System:
       Common Laws: Laws protecting the forests, fields, and other natural resources
       Notable Laws and Regulations: Strict regulation on lumber harvesting and replanting
       Judicial System: Local courts, overseen by the Duke's appointed judges
   Military:
       Army: Powerful land forces, including an active standing army
       Navy: Limited aquatic presence, primarily only patrolling the river and waterways, as well as the lakeshore
       Other Forces: Ground forces, including powerful earth mages specializing in geomancy
   Alliances and Rivalries:
       Allies: Water Duchy, Air Duchy
       Rivals: Fire Duchy (occasional tensions)

6. History

   Founding: Established as one of the original duchies of Lucandria
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7. Infrastructure

   Transportation:
       Roads: Some of the best maintained roads in all of Lucandria
       Bridges: Simple, yet functional bridges over the main river, as well as to other duchies to facilitate trade and the transportation of food and other goods
       Ports: 
       Other Means of Transportation: Deer-drawn carts for transporting goods as well as merchants along trade routes
   Public Services:
       Healthcare: Advanced healing magic as well as extensive research into natural herbal curatives
       Education: Public schools, specialized forestry and botany academies
       Security: Trade route patrols
   Communication:
       Postal System: Efficient, using both trained birds as well as swift deer
       Telecommunications: Magical communication devices, with the backup method of coded messages sent via birds/deer if there is ever doubt that the magical means could have been compromised

8. Notable Landmarks

   Castles/Palaces:
       Verdant Palace: The residence of the ruling Duke or Duchess, surrounded by lush gardens
   Monuments:
   Natural Wonders:
   Museums:
       Terranovia Museum of Natural History: The Capital city museum that documents both the flora and fauna of the duchy, as well as the history of Terra and Lucandria as a whole
   Other Points of Interest:
       Sylvan Sanctuary: A protected area for wildlife as well as rare plants, some of which grow nowhere else in Lucandria and are necessary for certain medical purposes

9. Miscellaneous

   Local Legends and Myths:
   Famous Personalities:
       Duke Daeron: Current ruler, known for his stoicism and resilience 
   Recent Developments: