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Fjord Baronies
Ofiach:
That is an awesome perversion of Plato's "The Republic" and I oh so approve of tainting great historical texts!
Thraxius Meridius:
Just from reading the things previously posted from above,
things that have been going around in my head:
Government:
Nobility: I think there could be a possibility of having 4/5 main houses of nobility controlling the populace. More of a kingship - inherit by blood sort of thing. (sounds sort of like 'Game of Thrones' i know...)
If not that maybe a 'high consulate' order of sorts, wherein they elect a leader among themselves. A system where there are multiple representatives of state, and one head leading those representatives.
Or you could mix both, a sort of hybrid between monarchy and feudalism.
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Architecture and Culture:
Looking at the map, first thing that comes into mind is Nordic/Gaelic/Celtic influences.
But im thinking why not something more of Sumerian/Babylonian fusion with Nordic/Gaelic/Celtic elements in terms of art and architecture.
It could be that the Fjorn Baronies (since they are strongly rooted in blood inherit traditions) originate from 'The First King' - as in the one stated in 'a time of Kings'. If so, they must have lived for a very long time (perhaps even longer than the Yasha empire) - hence the influence from Summerian cultures.
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Infrastructure and Lifestyle
Going along with the whole Summerian/Nordic fusion thing - I mean with the harsh cold and everything - maybe they have subjected themselves to live underground? Not so much like in caves or something - perhaps something like a post apocalyptic underground mixed with a large underground city much like in 'dwarven lore'. Since after all they were 'ravaged by war'. They would basically live under the ice. Relying on a rich traditional lifestyle aided by ancient superstructures or ancient/futuristic powers - (i.e. discovering Hydrothermal Electricity that was actually build by their ancestors ages ago. Its like if Cavemen found an Iphone).
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People
Well since its a mix between Feudalistic and Monarchy, first thing that comes to mind is a Roman/Greek.
They could have Traditional Roman Titles/names - Having an emperor or King.
Since the people are war-ravaged and battle hardened from constant power struggles, Titles and 'Survival of the Fittest' should be one of their main traits.
Possibly a mix between medieval Nobility statuses with Roman names
i.e. Remus Meridius, son of Brutus Meridius of the House Meridium - Commander of the 6th Legion of the Northern Fleet of the Fjorn Baronies.
and thats all i got so far.
Honeybadger:
I've kinda been thinking that post war the Germans and the Scandinavians retreated near the Fjords. They created a super tough people of both german and scandinavian.
Honeybadger:
And their deity is Grabthar.
Skrimskraw:
the cards have alligned.
I am danish.
I study history, mainly the high middleages, love reading about feudalism.
Corvus has a crow logo.
I will fight for the baronies :p
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