Anacia City States

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The City States of Anacia are former legendary city states at the south of the Southrealms and was the old cradle of civilizations. The First Empire was founded in this area.

One of the oldest noble families in Midrealms now knowns as Vasj claims "first city" heritage.

In mentality, the Anacia City States have a lot more in common with Southrealm peoples than they want to admit, but yet fairly little in common with Westrealmers. Still, they do not share the dream of Ascendacy thyat is prevalent in both Midrealms and (to some extent) Northrealms.

Each city state normally includes a number of smaller settlements and a host of allied/enemy states. It's common for lesser states to be in the protection of a greater one in exchange for some of its wealth.

Like most of Southrealms, Anacia City States main religion is that of the Orthodox Church.

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    • Smallest of the greater city states and biggest of the minor. Significant for excelling in military prowess (infantry especially) and for never have been occupied.
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History

After the collapse of the First Empire, the city states reverted to being city states but the aftermath created numerous power vacuums and complicated the politics of the states interpolitics.

The areas have been kept from forming "kingdoms" due to intra-city traditions and politics (such as democracy-like ruling systems) but are still heavy on trade and represent the dominant economical centre for the entire southern continent.


Culture

Each city has a Basic Training for men and selected women. Each has different focus. Some intersending (political more than practical).

While Wyny claims to have the only real War Academy, and this is heard of in Anacia, a common response is "What do you mean war academy? Kindergarten?"

While true power has left the city states centuries ago, an inflated sense of self-worth remains. Even the formidable Mistofor would be overrun if an actual invasion from the north arrived. Still the feeling of once having been the centre of the world lives on and a significant scepticism about the trade influence of Capitoleum premeates the culture.

Several of the cities have great and impressive buildings, often having stood for many hundreds of years and sometimes over a millenia. Though there are not that many tall buildings.

Some conflicts actually end with leaders fighting or boardplaying.

Religion

The head of the Orthodox Church is located in a city state.


Magic

There is a general mistrust of anything magical, especially the Sickle, which is hated. As such, the Sickle has made a point to open a well staffed and well-protected venue in every major Anacia city with a full complement of Regulars. More resources is spent on the Anacia City States alone than the rest of the Southrelms (and most of Midrealms). common denominator is hate for Sickle. local mystic associations keeping it secret.

In order to hold office in most city states, it's illegal for the applicant to have ANY form of magical "curse" upon them.


Factions nav (e)
Main Religions Peoples Kingdoms & Noble Houses (Ascendancy)

Alchemists' Guild
Capitoleum
Capitoleum Militia
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Shadows
Court of Houses
Court of Justice
Family Register
Governors
Harbour Master
Shadow Chamber
Sickle
Wyny War Academy

Church of Rahn
Orthodox Church
True Faith
Elven Religion
Dwarven Religion
Halfling Religion
Dragon Cults
Hawk Cults

Dragons
Dwarves
Elves
Halflings
Hawks
Humans
Ratels
Midrealmers
Northrealmers
Southrealmers

Governors


Artipellin
Edmyr
Haldean
Menthell
Wyny


Supporter


Asmeagan
Hwett
Nihthelm
Selwen *

Opposition


Goldhelm
Pineshield
Vasj
Wyrd


Supporter


Eagle-Eye
Farlun
Selwen *
Brave **
Tally **

Sovereigns


Oakshield
Amory
Barbaran
Farrin
Farris
Framarr
Marke
Morfans

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