The Exart Republic
History
Exart once stood as a small Giff city-state on the northern shore of the Reinith Sea, however the lure of more abundant lands acros the sea called and the Republic was born through a number of expansionist actions. First the Eastern Purchase where the republic bought towns and land from the small loxodon communities on the eastern coast of the sea, which were quickly taxed to recoup the costs. Then the Western Purchase where the republic attempted to do the same with the Leonin and Tabaxi villages of the western coast. However the formation of Laktun and push back against Exarti expansion inspired the various tribes of northern Barum to unify into the nation of Kryth to oppose them.
Demography and Population
Territories
Military
The Exarti navy is a tremendous force. Their towering galleons rule the Reinith Sea, their cannons and firepower easily blasting any other large craft from the waters.
Technological Level
Firearms are ubiqutous amongst the Giff as they use their northern resources to supply their need for explosives.
Religion
Foreign Relations
The Republic is unnofficially allied with Okrun as it provides a favourable trade route to the Fissic. It has no diplomatic channel to Laktun as it is a competitor to the Exart Republic's monopoly of the Reinith Sea. Kryth is technically still at war with the Republic as peace was never agreed upon after the attempted Western Purchase, even after all these centuries.
Agriculture & Industry
The colonies have very fertile land and grow much produce for the rest of the republic. Fishing and aquatic farming in the Reinith Sea was the original food source and capability of Exart and still supports large parts of the local populace.
Trade & Transport
Trade across the Reinith Sea is strictly monitored and managed by the Republic. Overland trade to Okrun is made to export to farther markets.
Type
Geopolitical, Republic
Capital
Training Level
Semi-professional
Veterancy Level
Veteran
Demonym
Exarti
Leader Title
Government System
Oligarchy
Power Structure
Thalassocracy
Economic System
Market economy
Gazetteer
A city-state that has expanded across the sea to control lands far in excess of its own homeland, The Exart Republic is a merchant republic that controls its territories through both military and mercantile strength. The Giff who make up the real Exarti population lord their control over the many villages they own in western Selarr. Their grand galleons patrol the Reinith Sea and attempt to impose strict tariffs on all trade across the sea, even those between other nations as they consider the entire body of water part of the Exarti territory.
Currency
The Platinum Talent (equivalent to PP), Gold Pricer (GP), Silver Slug (SP), and Copper Crumb (CP) are all accepted currency in the Republic. Tariffs and taxes are often payable in other currencies though heavy exchange rates are enforced.
Major Imports
Gems, herbs, and various luxuries are imported from across the world through the overland trade route to Okrun.
Location
Neighboring Nations
Related Species
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