Giamela Kingdom (Guy-mel-ah)
Giamela is the smallest of the three countries of Kalbela, but it is also one of the most powerful in terms of military flexibility and trade control. Since its reoccupation and control of the Bay of Respite, Giamela controls the entire extended eastern seaboard of the Ocean of Torrose as they have the continent's fiercest and well-armed navies and are experts in navel warfare. As a result they are able to contain and control trade routes that extend into the deeper waters of the Torrose and access distant continents and resource rich islands and island-nations like the Kingdom of Oteth. Although known for its Royal Navy, the Royal Army too is nothing to scoff at, with rumors that a single Giamelan is worth at least three other soldiers in terms of arms, armor, and skill, especially on the water.
Due to the Giamela Kingdom's smaller size the lordships of the Giamela are much more connected to their monarchy and the monarchy to them as seen through their heraldry. Unlike the nobility of the Salvae Empire, whom are, by comparison, much more individualistic, the Giamelan nobility are deeply connected to their heritage on the seas. Thus, Giamelan nobility will have a symbolistic ford as part of their heraldry.
Structure
Giamela Monarchy: The Rycall Family and overseers of the country.
The High Council: Consists of Royal Family Members, other Wakeflow Nobility, and members of the Clergy.
The Marquess and Marchioness of Bhor Taruhm and the Marchioness of Brusel. The Two Families that oversee the Kingdom's laws across the lands of multiple barons and baronesses. They are specifically stationed at the Raja'ri and Salvae Borders due to their families' military backgrounds.
The Count of Midford. The Family that oversees the northeastern side of the country.
The Barons and Baronesses of Giamela. The scattered Lords and Ladies across the country. They are responsible for their own lands, its protection, and their own local militias and answer to the Marquess and Marchionesses and the Count.
The Clergy offer their own separate hierarchy from the Monarchy, but still hold seats on the High Council in the forms of the Abbots/Abbesses, often representing when the High Priest of the Seas is absent.
Territories
Controls around one-fifth of the Twin-tail Peaks and holds the entire eastern seaboard and controls eastern sea trading routes due to having complete control of the Bay of Respite which is under active military protection and control since its capture from Raja'ri.
Military
Giamela Royal Army, Giamela Royal Navy
Technological Level
Naval Expertise and Navel Warfare Weaponry
Foreign Relations
Open trade relations with the Kingdom of Oteth. Open hostilities with the Raja'ri Territories.
Agriculture & Industry
Global Trading Power: Whaling, Fishing, Metals and Ore, Timber
Trade & Transport
Eastern sea routes and exclusive trade with Oteth
Infrastructure
Border Towers and scattered Keeps, Four established castle-cities that oversee strategic points, specifically the Bay of Respite.
Priesthood
The High Priest of Procan.
Granted Divine Powers
Some are granted the gift of waterbreathing, others waterwalking, some granted the gift of Primordial (Aquan) speech.
What Lies Beyond the Horizon
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Capital
Training Level
Elite
Veterancy Level
Veteran
Demonym
Giamelans
Leader
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Mixed economy
Legislative Body
Rycall Monarchy
Judicial Body
High Court of Giamela
Executive Body
Giamela Military and Local Enforcement
Location
Related Traditions
Related Ranks & Titles
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
