Barony of Argin

The Barony of Argin is single-mindedly focused on building itself into a mighty, military-led imperialist state. Its people take enormous pride in their regimented and capable leaders, their society’s pristine order, and their cities’ amenities and efficiency. Indeed, many aspects of Argin run like clockwork; it is a thriving and ravenously growing nation with an increasing ability for expansion. However, beneath these immaculately oiled gears, there is a much more complex story. The citizens ignore the fact that, despite their self-proclaimed perfect union, much of their progress has been built on the backs of a vast class of indentured servants who are essentially slaves. Argin society encourages these laborers to take pride in their work and recognize their importance, and many do. Until recently, however, there were few ways for members of the underclass to significantly benefit from the progress that they themselves shape, nor many viable options for them to work toward the privileged lifestyles that their labor supports. The difference between Argin citizens who can participate in local governance and move about the country freely and laborers is vast indeed. Although the nation’s leadership recently created a narrow path toward class mobility, the move has been met with backlash from the Argin elite, who view such a societal deviation as a slight against them. This new option is far from a measure of social justice, though. The decree, along with mandates that offer land to immigrants and monetary bonuses for families with extra children, is a calculated move on the part of the Baron Governor Markwin Teldas. He plans to ensure that Argin can build the robust population needed to tap its extensive resources and see its expansionist goals to fruition.