Grand-Duchy of Akitania
A large and wealthy country to the south of the Duchy of Letha and the Duchy of Anjev , swearing fealty to the 5Kingdom of Logres
Structure
The Grand-Duchy of Akitania is a powerful feudal state, ostensibly pledging fealty to the Gallian Crown, but its wealth, size and significant cultural and political ties to other powerful entities allow it to often exist as a de-facto independent state. The Grand-Duchy pays a regular tribute and gives ceremonial deference to the Kind in Per-Ys, but it typically forges its own path.
At the center of the Sovereignty is the Grand-Duc of Akitania and Vasconia, the Northern and Southern halves of the long-unified domain respectively. The Grand-Dug wields an immense amount of power, second only, or perhaps surpassing at times, the King of Gallia. The Grand-Dug always directly rules over the Captal of Buch as their seat, but often holds other titles and holdings throughout the larger region. Administration across the large region is carried out by a network of seneschals, castellans and other ministers.
Local regional Nobility and Gentry oversee increasingly smaller divisions of land and political power, interspersed with independent free-cities and ecclesiastical holdings. However, compared to its neighbors and trading partners to the North, Akitania allows very little overt authority to its merchant class cities, fearing a repeat of the disastrous Dock War. As a result, the nobility is seen as one of the most powerful in Kornôgel. Noble power is event stronger in rural Vasconia to the South, far from the tight control of the urban North.
Public Agenda
Aquitania has shifted politcally in the past few hundred years between fealty to the Crowns of Gallia and Logres through marriages and political alliances. Wealthy and powerful, it maintains a level of self-autonomy and independence, and is often viewed as the most desirable Duchy to control due to its vast resources, temperate climate and magical stability.
Assets
Aquitainia is one of the wealthiest nations in the area, rich in gold, wine and food, rivaling Gallia itself. It controls several major rivers and ports, including Karregennig is the largest on the continent and boasts and impressive fleet of ships and skyships.
In terms of territorial size, it is one of the largest regions, equaling Tolosa and Arle
Territories
Akitania
The Northern half of the Grand-Duchy of Akitania is the Duchy of Akitania, the more populous of the two Duchies under the Grand-Duc's control.Poitou
The Poitou Region is the Northernmost of Akitania's territory, bordering Letha, Anjev and Gallia. The coast of Poitou is called the Coast of Light (Cote de Lumiere) or Lightcoast. Poitou is made up of the following vassal statesThe Viscounty of Aunis
See Viscounty of AunisThe Lordship of Chatelleraut
GeographyThe Lordship of Loudon
GeographyThe Lordship of Lusignan
GeographyThe Lordship of Mirabeau
The Lordship of Montaigu
Geography:The County of Poitou
The Lordship of Quatres-Fontaine
GeographyThe Lordship of Talmont
GeographyViscounty of Thouars
-A result of this geographic position, Thouars is exceptionally well-fortified and defended, the lynchpin of Akitania's entire North. It has long been contested by Akitania, Anjevin, Gallian and Lethaned ambitions, resulting in numerous wars, raids and occupations across its long history. GeographyPoitou
Saintonge
La Marche
Limosin
Cahors
Perigord
Guyenne
Vasconia
Agriculture & Industry
A noteable agricultural hub, the region produces a large amount of tobacco, corn, grapes and walnuts. It is famous for its prized black truffles, a delicacy in noble courts, and has specially trained pigs to locate these rare mushrooms.
Founding Date
300
Type
Geopolitical, Archduchy
Alternative Names
Silvercoast
Demonym
Akitanian
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Traditional
Parent Organization
Subsidiary Organizations
Location
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Related Ethnicities
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