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== Political system == | == Political system == | ||
Istrania is a theocratic monarchy, where the holy sovereiign are the Godking, who are stil recovery from the Dark time, and therebye, the nation is ruled by a succession of regents on his behalf. Some chosen by assemblies, others inherited it by blood and some by trial of combat. All have sworn the same oath: not to rule for themselves, but to preserve the kingdom until the day the Godking returns. To seek the crown for oneself is considered the worst form of treason and blasphemy. | Istrania is a theocratic monarchy, where the holy sovereiign are the Godking, who are stil recovery from the Dark time, and therebye, the nation is ruled by a succession of regents on his behalf. Some chosen by assemblies, others inherited it by blood and some by trial of combat. All have sworn the same oath: not to rule for themselves, but to preserve the kingdom until the day the Godking returns. To seek the crown for oneself is considered the worst form of treason and blasphemy. | ||
Istrania have by trials and erorr in its long history turn into a hierarchical society, who favor discipline over individuality, loyalty over ambition, and duty over desire. To be totally devoted to the godking from humble farmers to the highest priest. All are merely small parts in the great plan of the godking, and are divide among the followed caste. | Istrania have by trials and erorr in its long history turn into a hierarchical society, who favor discipline over individuality, loyalty over ambition, and duty over desire. To be totally devoted to the godking from humble farmers to the highest priest. All are merely small parts in the great plan of the godking, and are divide among the followed caste. | ||
-Sogn (the priests' caste) Sogn is the priesthood, the ones entrusted with preaching and preserving the light of the Godking until the day of his return. They alone may interpret matters relating to the faith and the Godking. The Sogn also serve as the scholars and scribes of Istrania. Every prophecy, treaty, and law must be preserved, for no knowledge can be lost before the return of the Godking | === -Sogn (the priests' caste) === | ||
Sogn is the priesthood, the ones entrusted with preaching and preserving the light of the Godking until the day of his return. They alone may interpret matters relating to the faith and the Godking. The Sogn also serve as the scholars and scribes of Istrania. Every prophecy, treaty, and law must be preserved, for no knowledge can be lost before the return of the Godking | |||
-Huscarls (the warriors' caste) Huscarls are the sworn warriors of the kingdom. They defend the kingdom against any threat, may it be external or heretical. Every huscarl has sworn a holy oath to the Godking, to serve his name over any mortal matter. They are also the only ones who can openly bear weapons during times of peace. | === -Huscarls (the warriors' caste) === | ||
Huscarls are the sworn warriors of the kingdom. They defend the kingdom against any threat, may it be external or heretical. Every huscarl has sworn a holy oath to the Godking, to serve his name over any mortal matter. They are also the only ones who can openly bear weapons during times of peace. | |||
-Mesters (The Builders Caste) They are the kingdom's builders and engineers; every house, every church, every monument, every farm in Istrania has been made by those skilled hands. Their work is considered sacred by some, as each building strengthens the Godking’s kingdom. The Mesters are organized into work groups that travel wherever construction is required, and rarely live in one place for long periods of time. | === -Mesters (The Builders Caste) === | ||
They are the kingdom's builders and engineers; every house, every church, every monument, every farm in Istrania has been made by those skilled hands. Their work is considered sacred by some, as each building strengthens the Godking’s kingdom. The Mesters are organized into work groups that travel wherever construction is required, and rarely live in one place for long periods of time. | |||
-Købfolk (The Crafters Caste) Købfolk encompass different types of skilled trades in the urban area, from blacksmiths and woodcutters to crafters and merchants. They turn the raw materials into useful tools and materials for the other caste to use. The wealth they earn from this work grants them some privileges in commerce, like being the only caste allowed to trade with foreigners. They are however, being watched by the Sogn with suspicion, as wealth can serve as temptation that can lead good men away from the godking’s light. | === -Købfolk (The Crafters Caste) === | ||
Købfolk encompass different types of skilled trades in the urban area, from blacksmiths and woodcutters to crafters and merchants. They turn the raw materials into useful tools and materials for the other caste to use. The wealth they earn from this work grants them some privileges in commerce, like being the only caste allowed to trade with foreigners. They are however, being watched by the Sogn with suspicion, as wealth can serve as temptation that can lead good men away from the godking’s light. | |||
-Bønder (The Farmers caste) There are the common folk, the foundation of the kingdom. They go to the fields, fish the rivers, and work in the mines. They are the ones who gather the raw material used by everyone, and even with their low social rank, they are still seen as essential for the kingdom. | === -Bønder (The Farmers caste) === | ||
There are the common folk, the foundation of the kingdom. They go to the fields, fish the rivers, and work in the mines. They are the ones who gather the raw material used by everyone, and even with their low social rank, they are still seen as essential for the kingdom. | |||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
Revision as of 18:45, 13 August 2026
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| Capital | Kingsport |
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| Culture | Istrania |
| Location | The islands of Istramark in the centre of Aquila |
| Government | theocratic monarchy |
| Leader | De Jure: The Godking
De Facto: The regent of Istrania |
| Religion | The Sogn of the Godking |
| Legislature | Rådet |
| Date of Founding (IRL) | Server Start: 27-07-2026 |
| Date of Founding (Lore) | Unknown |
Introduction
Istrania, also known as the Eternal Kingdom of Istrania by the rest of the world, is a theocratic monarchy created long ago. However, none can say when. Its origin has vanished beneath countless generations, and what is left has become one big mess of history and myth, facts and miracles. Yet it is still accepted by the Istranians, as tradition itself has become the truth.
Istrania stands as a paradoxical nation of both tradition and progress; cathedrals cast their shadows over the sprawling industry fuelling a growing population and military. Railways lay side by side with ancient monasteries, whose history have been lost long ago, all in the same pursuit of creating a realm truly worthy of the Godking.
History
Formation / creation
The kingdom exists only due to the actions of the mythical godking; though absent from the world of mortals,
Current history
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Political system
Istrania is a theocratic monarchy, where the holy sovereiign are the Godking, who are stil recovery from the Dark time, and therebye, the nation is ruled by a succession of regents on his behalf. Some chosen by assemblies, others inherited it by blood and some by trial of combat. All have sworn the same oath: not to rule for themselves, but to preserve the kingdom until the day the Godking returns. To seek the crown for oneself is considered the worst form of treason and blasphemy.
Istrania have by trials and erorr in its long history turn into a hierarchical society, who favor discipline over individuality, loyalty over ambition, and duty over desire. To be totally devoted to the godking from humble farmers to the highest priest. All are merely small parts in the great plan of the godking, and are divide among the followed caste.
-Sogn (the priests' caste)
Sogn is the priesthood, the ones entrusted with preaching and preserving the light of the Godking until the day of his return. They alone may interpret matters relating to the faith and the Godking. The Sogn also serve as the scholars and scribes of Istrania. Every prophecy, treaty, and law must be preserved, for no knowledge can be lost before the return of the Godking
-Huscarls (the warriors' caste)
Huscarls are the sworn warriors of the kingdom. They defend the kingdom against any threat, may it be external or heretical. Every huscarl has sworn a holy oath to the Godking, to serve his name over any mortal matter. They are also the only ones who can openly bear weapons during times of peace.
-Mesters (The Builders Caste)
They are the kingdom's builders and engineers; every house, every church, every monument, every farm in Istrania has been made by those skilled hands. Their work is considered sacred by some, as each building strengthens the Godking’s kingdom. The Mesters are organized into work groups that travel wherever construction is required, and rarely live in one place for long periods of time.
-Købfolk (The Crafters Caste)
Købfolk encompass different types of skilled trades in the urban area, from blacksmiths and woodcutters to crafters and merchants. They turn the raw materials into useful tools and materials for the other caste to use. The wealth they earn from this work grants them some privileges in commerce, like being the only caste allowed to trade with foreigners. They are however, being watched by the Sogn with suspicion, as wealth can serve as temptation that can lead good men away from the godking’s light.
-Bønder (The Farmers caste)
There are the common folk, the foundation of the kingdom. They go to the fields, fish the rivers, and work in the mines. They are the ones who gather the raw material used by everyone, and even with their low social rank, they are still seen as essential for the kingdom.
Locations
The Islands of Isramark in the centre of the world.
Culture
Architecture
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Literature
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Military
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Geography & landmark
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Gallery
Nation related images.