Alba-The warring nation.

Alba is a Stratocracy led by a king. This king is also the General of the nation's army. Alba is and has been seen as the nation of Blood and steel as many join the military. Through the military people are about to move up with each rank up within the military giving the person more command within the army as well as land and political power. The ruler of Alba is a champion of War Cu Chulainn (Coo-thaw-landin) This elven man has led Alba for centuries leading the nation to many wars and conflicts but allowing the nation to flourish under the banner of war. Ledding to a lush nation filled with jobs for a merc you could need. Alba is a Grassland with mountain tops to the north that is home to many monks and other hidden religions. The people of Alba were freed from the nation of Mannin and most distressed the nation of mannin. The nation has had a quiet war since they broke free but both parties claim to have open borders to the other.

Structure

Social structure: As stated earlier Alba is a Stratocracy that leans to most people join the army to move up and gain more power for their families every citizen of Alba is expected to serve 2 years with the army. After that you are free to do as you wish. Although Many see Alba as a blood hungry nation. Only caring about killing and money. Many of Alba culture are connected to all aspects of war, not just the brutal kind. Private E-1: Just normal citizens Private first class E-2: Allow to own land within Alba. Specialist E-3: Allowed to build more than a farm on the land owned. Corporal E-4: Allowed to build and start business without need of an E-6 and the king's approval just needs the King's approval. Sergeant E-5: Allow to sit in on laws and court orders Staff Sergeant E-6: Allow to create law that the king can approve and is allowed to approve land and business claims when the king is at war. Four E-6 must agree to move forward without the king. First Sergeant E-7: These ranks and high are either within the government full time or they work within the royal capital. Master Sergeant E-8: This rank is the council that makes up the king's cabinet. They go through a lot of the laws and court cases and bring them to the king's desk but can make decisions about the cases and laws when the king is out. A vote is need of 6:4 Sergeant Major E-9: Majors are allowed to act as king in times of war. Only one Major is within the capital; the rest are with the king, a part of his king's guard.

Culture

Religion: Many people of Alba do not worship gods in the normal sense. They do not always pick on god but worship the aspects of war leading to the worship of many gods of war. The Morrgu is a big one to those who serve. Many schools teach skills that can be used in both combat but also in the war known as relationships. Agriculture: The Agriculture of Alba as Flourished after the plague that claimed Alba many years ago. Thanks to the Mild temperature, the grassland and mountains have led to large farm fields and large hydroponics farms up in the mountains. Crafts: Many of the crafts of Alba have been performance based. The stories and sagas that are spread among the nations and within Alba itself. Although they are a warring nation they have a thriving Bard culture.