Lendenburgh wrote:APP
NS name: Lendenburgh
Nation name: Lendenburgh
Full nation name: The Principality of Lendenburgh
Flag/Symbol: A white eagle on a blue and red striped field (Image)
Meaning behind flag/symbol: In the area where Lendenburgh was first founded, there were very large white birds which the locals soon adapted to be a symbol of their society. For the most part, these birds are still not hunted, as they are seen as a semi religious figure, and they are also considered a good omen. The Lendenburghers have named the birds the Druviskharen, or the Bringer of Kindness. An abundance of this bird usually means a good harvest is on the horizon. The blue in the flag represents the sea, which is an integral part of Lendenburgher society, as the people rely heavily on the sea to feed them and also for fun and sport. The red of the flag represents the red clay soil that Lendenburgh was built upon. Aside from the sea, Lendenburgh also has many farms of cabbage, lettuce, and beans, which are nourished by the clay's rich nutrients and moisture.
Map:
Colour wanted on map: Light purple
Map of known world (Lighter shade for lesser known areas):
Name of leader (If there is one): Prince Harald
Main strenghts of leader: Good speaker, able to rally people behind his cause, and convince them to do things, also to raise their morale
Main weak points of leader: Poor military leader, bad at tactics, and unconfident at the head of an army
Capital: Mächtagen
Form of Government: Absolute Monarchy/Principality
Population of nation: 3,683,400
Map of territorial divisions of nation (If there are any):
Names and population of territorial divisions:
Mächfelder- 1,298,340
Saarlsboro- 859,460
Vlychenot- 529,300
Sudentifen- 425,600
Fort Kanelsburg- 264,300
Abensee- 248,560
Haralzarda- 57,840
Method of succession: Primogeniture, the eldest born child of the current ruler will inherit, regardless of gender. The law was established this way as the first King of Lendenburgh bore only daughters, and though he planned to make the succession open only to males, he decided against it, as it would've ended his family's reign. Because of this law, the people of Lendenburgh are open and used to seeing women in roles of leadership and government.
Culture: The culture of Lendenburgh is based heavily around the sea, especially the tide and the seasons. For this reason, the moon is seen as a deity in Lendenburgh culture. Usually holidays fall upon days of harvest, or around the highest tides of the year. As mentioned earlier, in Lendenburgh, women and men are seen as equals in all facets of society. One of the most common cultural traditions in Lendenburgh is for any child to go aboard a ship the day they turn 16, and they sail along the coasts and explore for the next 18 months before returning home. This is seen as paying homage to both the sea and the land that surrounds Lendenburgh.
Language: The official Language of Lendenburgh is Lavlna, which is closely related to the word for sea, or wave, Talva. The language originated from the people of Mächtagen, but as Lendenburgh grew, the language changed and creolized with other native languages, leading it into the current state that it is now. The language itself is very guttural, and probably not the most beautiful you'll ever hear. In Lendenburgh, the right to language is held sacrosanct, so the populace is all very well educated and fluent in the language.
Ethnic groups: There are really only two distinct ethnic groups within Lendenburgh, north of the Bay of Lendenburgh there are fairer skinned people with harsher features that are referred to as Nörvanti and then to the south of the Bay, there are olive skinned people, with smooth features and flatter faces that are referred to as Landesuna. While there are slightly more Landesuna people in Lendenburgh, the ratio is very close, at about 45/55.
Religion: In Lendenburgh there is no true state organized religion, but instead an informal pantheon that the people of Lendenburgh follow loosely, adopting their own household gods and praying mostly at home. For this reason, there are no large worshipping buildings in Lendenburgh, only small shrines upon hills, along rivers, or in city centers. The main deity that is worshipped is that of the moon Goddess, Aeteria, and that of the sea god Moreltia, who are regarded to be the King and Queen of the rest of the gods. There are also the gods of the harvest Letni, Heirscht, Zimanter, and Prujoer, for which the seasons are named, Lenna(Summer), Hersacht(Autumn), Zimman(Winter), and Prœur(Spring). There are about a dozen major gods, and then hundreds of minor gods, that people worship all over the country. In the south, where most of the farming takes place, the harvest gods are much more widely worshipped, whereas in the north, where lots of fishing takes place, the sea and moon gods are much more widely worshipped.
Economy: The Lendenburgh Economy is relatively free market, the official currency, Fierenmenz, is backed in value by the Fiermak(Poppy) flower, which is very rare, and only grown in very small numbers in the East. The currency is minted upon limestone coins, quarried from around the Bay of Lendenburgh. Because of this widely circulating currency, the economy is mainly driven by individuals, with farmers selling their goods to merchants, who sell them to sea captains, who finance expeditions abroad. The monarchy's main income, besides tax, is their large tracts of farm fields, of which they take 15% of the income from. The monarchy has also placed a small 5% tax on all fishing proceeds.
Short term goals: The short term goal of Lendenburgh is to meet another civilization and continue to explore their surroundings. Due to their relatively isolated position, Lendenburgh has not made any diplomatic relationships with foreign powers, and would like to do so.
Long term goals: The long term goal of Lendenburgh is to expand their borders to encase most of the continent they occupy. They want more land to farm and more sea to fish, and more ability to expand their economic prowess.
Relations with foreign powers: None, as none have been met.
Military: The military of Lendenburgh is relatively small, however, it's navy is very large due to the sea-faring culture of the Nation. The army is lightly armored, only having leather armor, and is poorly armed as well, only having stone spears, basic bows, and a small number of bronze swords.
King's Retinue (standing soldiers)- 5,000
Levy (Reserves, called up in war)- 15,238
Ships- 293, including transport ships
Navy Personnel- 6,258
Known history: The history of Lendenburgh began when a small tribe of hunter-gatherers settled down by the Bay of Lendenburgh, and began a small fishing village which is now the center of Lendenburgher civilization. These first people were quick to develop more advanced ships such as kayaks and canoes, which allowed more fish to be brought in at once. The people soon elected a very skilled seaman as their King, and his line still rules today. After several centuries of fishing the bay, the local population domesticated lettuce and beans, and began farming them in the land's rich clay soil. This lead to a heavy distinction in the economies of the North and south. In the south there were sprawling fields of green crops, while in the north there were villages along the bay and the sea, where large flotillas of fishing vessels could be seen off the shores.
Technology: The technology of Lendenburgh is most advanced in the areas of ship building and nautical navigation. The military technology of Lendenburgh is rather lacking, as they've never had to engage another power in a major war before, and their only real military experience is engaging native tribes that attack, and putting down uprisings. That being said, the construction technology of Lendenburgh is also rather advanced, meaning that larger structures can be constructed in Lendenburgh.
RP sample: Here, here, et here. I have other examples if those aren't up to par or whatever
Did you read the rules?: Yes, yellow, yellow, yellow, yellow, yellow, yellow (counting shield as one color)
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Accepted. I will add you to the roster and map in a second.
(again, I can't make or shade a map right now, you get the idea)
