Lord's Heart
Lord's Heart is the south-eastern state in Altheia. The Lord of Skar supposedly lived there before he ran away to the Isle of Talmire. The snowy hilly region is named the Hills of the Lord, and the entire state is named Lord's Heart after him. He is the mythical mascot. The river Leau seperates the Swamplands and the Hills of the Lord from eachother. The capital, Lord's Heart as well, is curtained off by a mountain range.
Structure
The Duke of Lord's Heart fully believes that nobles rule all, see the slogan, and he promotes their power. The King and Queen set the laws, aided by the Council of Nobles, and he rules the state. The other noble's power is third to the Crown's and his. Everyone else is lesser.
Public Agenda
Promote the power of the nobles in the area, get as rich as possible.
Assets
Lots of money, lots of influential nobles, lots of castles that those nobles own, and the Marble Veil.
History
In 274 AWC the previous Duke of Lord's Heart was killed by some nobles, and another was put into place. No only people from certain noble families such as Greenheart, Tyroth, and Cliffway.
Demography and Population
The average birth rate is 17 out of a 1000 and the average death rate is 10 out of 1000.
Territories
The state of Lord's Heart, including some of the river Leau, the tiniest bit of the Forest of Ravana, and the Hills of the Lord.
Military
A small force of cavalry and knights cross the hills and mountains. The Marble Veil is the spy force employed by the Duke.
Agriculture & Industry
The largest mining area in the country, closely followed by Raven's Gate. The river Leau gives them all the water they need. The swamplands give them rare herbs which they sell for exorbitant prices.
Trade & Transport
They get products they pay for floated down the river Leau, and they sail ships with metals and stone to Morton's Keep.
Education
The general population is hardly educated, only the nobles are.
Infrastructure
Many castles. The city of Lord's Heart.
Nobiles regula vera
Founding Date
50 AWC
Type
Geopolitical, City-state
Alternative Names
Lord's Heart State
Demonym
Heartians
Government System
Monarchy, Crowned Republic
Power Structure
Dependent territory
Economic System
Market economy
Major Exports
Metals, stones, and gemstones.
Major Imports
Lumber, rice, wheat, wool, meat.
Legislative Body
The King write the laws, assisted and advised by the Council of Nobles, on which sits the Duke of Lord's Heart.
Judicial Body
The Duke of this state employs an elite spy force feared by the whole state, called the Marble Veil. Just the mere mention of them brings the people into line. He also has a basic army force, mainly cavalry and the better trained knights.
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
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