Magistracy of Khalearenth

Structure

Khalearenth is ruled by a High Magistrate, who is elected every five years. The High Magistrate is elected by the rulers of towns, known as Magistrates. High Magistrates are limited to three terms, which cannot be consecutive.
Magistrates are elected every two years, by the citizens of their towns. Magistrates are limited to six terms, which can be consecutive. Every town with a population above five hundred has a Magistrate, with the exception of the capital, which is governed by the High Magistrate. Towns generally have a large amount of autonomy, but are bound by the High Magistrate's laws.
In the event of a tie in any election, the winner is decided by a coin flip.
When a town reaches five hundred occupants, the local leader sends a message to the High Magistrate, who sends a census officer to the town. A census is taken, and if the population meets or exceeds five hundred, an election is held to determine the town's first Magistrate. Afterwards, the town will continue to have a Magistrate, even if the population falls below five hundred.

History

Khalearenth was founded by Melchior and Riah, the creators of Orcs, as a mining camp. When the two were killed by The Inquisition, some of the Orcs stayed and took control of Khalearenth. Over time, it grew into a city, then into a country.

Demography and Population

Mostly Orcs, some Alarunes, and a few varieties of Chimeras.

Technological Level

Khalearenth has very good mundane technology, and is well-known for having many of the best engineers and architects in Zelunica, as well as some of the best mundane weapons and armor. Khalearenth has only basic Alchemy and Magic.

Religion

• Aheia is moderately popular.
• Xeies is unpopular.
• Vylous is moderately popular.
• Rymera is moderately popular.
• Aona is quite popular.
• Kera is quite popular.
• Loris is generally ignored.
• Esrus is generally ignored.
• Faeyr is moderately popular.

Agriculture & Industry

Khalearenth's largest industries are mining, metalworking, and construction.

Education

Khalearenthian children are typically educated in schools that are owned by wealthy citizens. These schools typically don't charge for admission, and the ones that do generally have few students. These schools typically teach literacy, first aid, basic mathematics, Khalearenthian history, and self-defense, although the curricula vary between schools.

Infrastructure

Roads are generally quite well-maintained.

Type

Geopolitical, Country

Capital

Khalearenth

Demonym

Khalearenthian

Government System

Democracy, Representative

Economic System

Market economy

Major Exports

Khalearenth is a very large exporter of various metals, especially steel. Khalearenth also exports many items made from these metals, and is one of the largest exporters of mundane arms and armor.
It is not unheard of for people in other countries to hire Khalearenthian engineers and architects, despite travel costs often bringing the price above twice the price of local alternatives in many places.

Major Imports

Khalearenth imports a significant portion of their food from other countries.

Legislative Body

Laws are written by the High Magistrate, and must be approved by the Magistrates.

Judicial Body

The High Magistrate and Magistrates, as well as randomly selected juries.

Official Languages

• Draconic

Controlled Territories

• Khalearenth