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Agriculture: Fruit orchards, vegetable and grain fields, lumber industry | Agriculture: Fruit orchards, vegetable and grain fields, lumber industry | ||
Mining: | Mining: Clay | ||
Manufacturing: Handmade wooden furniture and other goods, raw textiles | Manufacturing: Handmade wooden furniture and other goods, raw textiles | ||
Trade: Food, textiles, lumber | Trade: Food, textiles, lumber | ||
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Major Exports: Fruits, vegetables, grains, lumber, textiles, handcrafted Furniture and other wooden goods | Major Exports: Fruits, vegetables, grains, lumber, textiles, handcrafted Furniture and other wooden goods | ||
Major Imports: Seafood, pearls, metal, gems, manastones | Major Imports: Seafood, pearls, metal, gems, manastones | ||
Currency: | Currency: Quartz Crown | ||
Trade Routes: | Trade Routes: | ||
Land Routes: | Land Routes: Well-developed road networks connecting Terran cities and towns, as well as to the other duchies | ||
Sea Routes: | Sea Routes: Some trade done on the waterways between duchies where goods are carried by boat | ||
Trade Partners: | Trade Partners: Neighboring duchies, floating markets | ||
4. Society and Culture | 4. Society and Culture | ||
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Literacy Rate: High | Literacy Rate: High | ||
Cultural Heritage: | Cultural Heritage: | ||
Festivals: | Festivals: | ||
Traditional Music/Dance: | 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: | 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: | 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 | 5. Governance and Law | ||
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Local Governance: Provincial governors | Local Governance: Provincial governors | ||
Legal System: | Legal System: | ||
Common Laws: | Common Laws: Laws protecting the forests and fields | ||
Notable Laws and Regulations: | Notable Laws and Regulations: Strict regulation on lumber harvesting and replanting | ||
Judicial System: | Judicial System: Local courts, overseen by the Duke's appointed judges | ||
Military: | Military: | ||
Army: | Army: Powerful land forces, including an active standing army | ||
Navy: | Navy: Limited aquatic presence, primarily only patrolling the river and waterways, as well as the lakeshore | ||
Other Forces: | Other Forces: Ground forces, including powerful earth mages specializing in geomancy | ||
Alliances and Rivalries: | Alliances and Rivalries: | ||
Allies: Water Duchy, Air Duchy | Allies: Water Duchy, Air Duchy |
Revision as of 05:55, 11 July 2024
1. General Information
Name of the Duchy: Terra Location: Southern Lucaria Continent/Region: Lucaria Neighboring Territories: Air to the northwest and Void to the northeast Capital City: Terranovia Motto: Coat of Arms: Flag: 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 Other Industries: Tourism Major Exports: Fruits, vegetables, grains, lumber, textiles, handcrafted Furniture and other wooden goods Major Imports: Seafood, pearls, metal, gems, manastones 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: ??? Major Ethnic Groups: Earth Fae Languages Spoken: Lucarian (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: 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 Lucaria Administrative Divisions: Divided into several coastal and inland provinces Local Governance: Provincial governors Legal System: Common Laws: Laws protecting the forests and fields 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 Lucaria Major Historical Events: Event Name: Description: Notable Historical Figures: Historical Conflicts: Wars/Battles: Rebellions:
7. Infrastructure
Transportation: Roads: Bridges: Ports: Other Means of Transportation: Public Services: Healthcare: Education: Security: Communication: Postal System: Telecommunications:
8. Notable Landmarks
Castles/Palaces: Verdant Palace: The residence of the ruling Duke or Duchess, surrounded by lush gardens Monuments: Natural Wonders: Museums: 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: