Emidonia
Structure
The kingdom is ruled by a King, derived from the Royal Family of the City of Emidon. The King appoints governors for each city, who have volunteered for this duty. Each governor is made a eunuch and abdicates any family ties, so as to prevent rival ruling families to destabilize the country. In turn, each city has it's own council, though these councils are selected by the citizens living there-in.
While the government is technically secular, there is a separate and equally important hierarchy of temples and priesthood. The High Priestess of Ishtar is always the wife of the King. Other high priests make up a council, which is not under the king's control, and advises him on his religious duties.
Culture
First among nations to do so, Emidonian children are required to attend school from a young age. Nearly all citizens are literate, have a concept of mathematics and many have a knack for the arts. As a result the nation has become well known for poetry, philosophy, music and especially jewelry.
Demography and Population
Total Population
approx. 2,400,000 personsMajor Cities
- Emidon -- Metropolis 23,622
- Hemarq -- Metropolis 11,811
Major Towns
- Share --
- Laho --
- Ippar --
- Arqash -- Large Town 4,069
Territories
Developed Land
16,000 square miles of developed land- Population Density: 40/sq.mi
- 56 Standing Fortifications
- 48 in Active use
- 8 ruined forts or castles
- 42 located in settled regions
- 14 located in remote/wilderness areas
- Villages average 3.7 miles apart
- Towns average 46 miles apart
- Cities average 93.8 miles apart
Founding Date
200
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Capital
Demonym
Emidonian
Leader
Leader Title
Government System
Monarchy, Constitutional
Power Structure
Unitary state
Economic System
Mixed economy
Location
Official Languages
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