Terra
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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Rebellions:
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:
10. Notes
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11. Racials
Strength
Terran Mika are naturally physically stronger than their form might imply. Not enough to perform crazy supernatural feats like lifting mountains or houses, but more that they have a natural strength that makes simple lifting, carrying, and certain fieldwork easier than one might think for such lithe, delicate looking beings.
Green Thumb
Terran Mika also have a natural affinity for growing plants and flowers. Even if the soil conditions are not ideal, somehow they can manage to coax beautiful blossoms and bountiful harvests from the soil, given the barest of necessary resources.
12. Mana Stones
Force
Gravity