Revision as of 11:51, 22 June 2025

Istres is the northern-most continent of Alleria. It has strong trade agreements with both Boyoma and Hokuto. However, it is in competition with Sippar when it comes to luxury goods, specifically textiles.

History

**Istres**
Istres
	Country
	Basics
Continent:	Istres
Capital:	Prospera
Major Cities:	Prospera, Roseview
Based On:	France, Russia, & China
	Politics
Governing Type:	Monarchy
Leader(s):	King Guillemot
	Trade
Primary Exports:	Textiles, Wine, Spices
	Demographics
Primary Language(s):	Istrian
Religion(s):	Twelve Pillars
Demonym(s):	Istrian

Geography

Government and politics

Istres was initially a poorer nation due to the soil being less arable than other countries. On the western side the poor soil was made up for by trade with Hokuto or following nomadic ancestral routes that took advantage of seasonal forage and a moving animal population. On the eastern side, the moors are poor for farming on a mass scale and it relies on small farming communities to keep up with the demand. East Istres is filled with noble land claims that tend to sit near the coast. As each land claim gets closer to the moors, the larger it gets; alongside the peerage rank.

A baron may come to be in possession of a village, while ducal holding may lay claim to several towns, cities, and stretches of land that can take days to move through. Each hierarchal step may claim jurisdiction over a lower peer's land as well; for example, a Duke may levy taxes upon a Count, however that Count would have the right to request assistance should they need it. Typically this right is not exercised, and instead contracts are used to work between each land claim.

Conversely, however, the royal capital of Prospera maintains a small land claim but collects taxes from all peerage in order to sustain itself. The taxes are routinely used to do large contracts with other nations, import food and Labor, and to upkeep a certain level of comfort for the royal family.

Economy

Culture

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 = Geography =
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+Istres was initially a poorer nation due to the soil being less arable than other countries. On the western side the poor soil was made up for by trade with Hokuto or following nomadic ancestral routes that took advantage of seasonal forage and a moving animal population. On the eastern side, the moors are poor for farming on a mass scale and it relies on small farming communities to keep up with the demand. East Istres is filled with noble land claims that tend to sit near the coast. As each land claim gets closer to the moors, the larger it gets; alongside the peerage rank.
+A baron may come to be in possession of a village, while ducal holding may lay claim to several towns, cities, and stretches of land that can take days to move through. Each hierarchal step may claim jurisdiction over a lower peer's land as well; for example, a Duke may levy taxes upon a Count, however that Count would have the right to request assistance should they need it. Typically this right is not exercised, and instead contracts are used to work between each land claim.
+Conversely, however, the royal capital of Prospera maintains a small land claim but collects taxes from all peerage in order to sustain itself. The taxes are routinely used to do large contracts with other nations, import food and Labor, and to upkeep a certain level of comfort for the royal family.
 = Economy =
 = Culture =
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