Dumas Empire (Doo-mah Im-pire)
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(NOT THE FINAL DRAFT - BRAINSTORMING MATERIAL)
- Originally part of the Alengor Dynasty as a Barony/Duchy
- Rebelled against the Dynasty for the Dynasty's actions/policies in allowing slavery particularly of non-human races
- - Additionally, Alengor outlawed or poorly treated Arcane Magic/Magic Users
- Began a rebellion/civil war against the Alengor Dynasty which became the Dumas Empire upon the Dumas Armies defeating the Dynasty and thus made slavery illegal, has mended (still mending) relations with non-human races. Magic made legal but certain regulations kept (some areas within the Empire still outright disallow the use of Arcane magics).
Major Holidays
- Winter's Crest, on the 20th of Duscar, marks the day that the Dumas Rebellion won what is considered to be the final and decisive battle against the Alengor Dynasty and is therefore considered the foundation of what is now the Dumas Empire.
The holiday has come to represent hope and generosity (in contrast to the oppression and tyranny of the previous regime) and for a swift and safe winter and is celebrated throughout most of the Empire with feasts and gift giving. - The Emperor's Birthday
- Currently 13th of Duscar which is the birthdate of the current Emperor, Klaus Dumas IV
- Typically celebrated by feasting as well as a tournament on The Great Green in Inth'Maal
- Winter's Crest, on the 20th of Duscar, marks the day that the Dumas Rebellion won what is considered to be the final and decisive battle against the Alengor Dynasty and is therefore considered the foundation of what is now the Dumas Empire.
Territories
The Empire occupies several thousand square miles of the Western Continent of Chronala including the territory known as the Duchy of Durham as well as the large island now known as the Barony of Alengor off its eastern coast.
Its capital, Inth'Mall is located on the south cental shore of Le Grand Loch and in fact the clams nearly all of the terriory south of the Loch although there are still some lands along the southern most portion simply known as the "boarderlands" that refused to officially join the Empire when it conquered the Alengor Dynasty.
Religion
Primarily Bahamut especially within the capital city of Inth'Mall but there are temples for most if not all of the Prime Deities throughout the Empire.
See Religion in Chronala
Foreign Relations
The Empire maintains good relations with its immediate neighbors, Kingdom of Arcadia and Stone Forge and fairly decent relations with the "civilized" lands of the Eastern Continent.
The southern borderlands, on the other hand, despite it being centuries since the Dumas Rebellion and overthrow of the Alengor Dynasty still contains pockets of Alengor sympathizers and sects of the Purifiers.
The Empire also has a dim view of The Wilds and the city of Stiolx, seeing them as lawless and a harbor for pirates.
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Founding Date
948 CE 20th of Duscar (948-20-11)
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Capital
Alternative Names
The Empire
Successor Organizations
Training Level
Elite
Demonym
Imperials
Leader
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Currency
Gold Piece standard
Legislative Body
While the Emperor has absolute rule, the Council of Lords (sometimes also referred to as "The Privy Council") serve as his advisors and assist in the governance of the Empire.
Included in the council are the rulers of Duchy of Durham and Barony of Alengor as well as various other Lords appointed by the Emperor including an Archmage*, Master of Coin, Master Spies, and the Lord Commander of the Purple Dragon Knights.
*The Archmage is always a graduate of The Citadel.
Subsidiary Organizations
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members