Matriarchy of Rubel
Rubel defines the northwestern border of Corgeria. This kingdom has developed along the broad valley of the Rubel River and it's capital is in the city of Rubel. The Kingdom is unusual in several ways. First of all it's is the only large Kingdom with a Danite majority. Second, it is ruled by a group of women, six queens who represent the major clans of the Kingdom.
Demography and Population
About half the population of the Kingdom is Danite. The rest of the population is split between mixed Danite-Corgerians (10 percent), Dark Corgerians (5 percent), Coregians (10 percent) and humans (25 percent).
Territories
The Matriarchy is centered around the valley of the Rubel River. The plain is broad and rich with silt based soil.
Trade & Transport
The Rubel River is the Kingdom's main transport corridor with barge traffic moving bulk cargoes and passengers. The river flows to the north, but the prevailing winds go in the opposite direction facilitating movement along the river.. The Kingdom also has a network of trade roads, some of which are paved.
Education
All the main population centers have institutions that teach magic and the Kingdom has three famous libraries and a university, which are major centers of learning.
Infrastructure
The Rubel River is navigable for much of its length and serves as the main corridor for trade.
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Government System
Monarchy, Constitutional
Power Structure
Unitary state
Economic System
Traditional
Major Exports
The Matriarchy exports a variety of high quality crafts, notably glassware, jewelry and small magic items that can be used as domestic conveniences.
Major Imports
The Kingdom often imports grain from the Kingdoms to the west and wine from the south.
Legislative Body
The Council of Five is made of five queens representing the major geographic divisions of the Kingdom. The Queens are chosen by Councils representing the five noble clans of the Kingdom. The composition of both these bodies is set by the Kingdom's five hundred year old founding document, the Charter of Rubel.
Judicial Body
The Councils of Accord. These are regional judicial and legislative bodies that both serve as high courts and select the queens.
Related Ethnicities
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