Background
The Kingdom of Estalusia is a Theocratic Monarchy based in the 16th/17th/18th century Age of Exploration and Colonization.
After the Waring age 1345 and 30 years of open conflict.. Estalusia was united into one kingdom. Ushering in an age of exploration and scientific discovery. This came into direct conflict with The Church of Estalusia. After decades of Inquisitional Cleansing , a bargain was struck at a conference of Church, governmental and intellectuals at the City of San Pedro del Sur. The church was organized into the Church of Holy Sabiduría(Wisdom). Incorporating aspect of Estalusian Martial, Maritime, herdsman, and intellectual groups. Making it more inclusive and binding. The citizenry is superstitious and follow some strange customs that foreigners my find confusing.
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Government
Estalusia is a Hereditary Monarchy with stong theocratic Traditions.
Ruler: His Most Noble Majesty Enrique II
Co-Ruler: Her Most Gracious and Noble Queen Maria Celades Valle de Bilbali
Religious Ruler: His Most Esteemed Holy Primate of the Faith Ranaldo Cadena Valencia
Viceroy: Grande Duque - Castro Aristzabal Velasco
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Foreign Office Director- Don Ramos Noboa Zavarjelos - Marques de Jovea
Economy
Money goes as follows:
1 Gold Escudo (D) = 16 Real de Plata (R)
1 Real de Plata (R) --"Piece of Eight"= 8 silver shillings (s)
1 silver shilling (s) = 8 Maravedi (d)-- Copper Penny
Example Military Wages:
Captain 8s/day
Lieutenant 4s/day
Ensign 2s/day
Drummer or Trumpeter 20d/day
Cavalryman 18d/day
Infantry 8d/day
Economic Plan of Arbitristas included the drastic cutting of government expenditure, the reform of the tax system, the encouragement of immigration into Estalusia and colonies, systematic and extensive irrigation, protection of industry, improvement of transport, and, finally, the sharing of the cost of empire among the constituent Governors and Nobles of the monarchy.
Major Cities
Magritta - Capital
San Pedro del Sur - Seat of the Church of Sophia
Los Cabos - Known for Hardy Sailors
Muros - Known for quality fish
Moleno - Moleno Stallions are in high demand. Largest supplier of Horses.
San Luis - Ship building
Bilbali - Large Trade Center, Explorers Guild
Puerto Bravado (Colony)- Trade center for exotic goods. Located in the Isles de Azucar
