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The Republic of Barca lays in the heart of Maroccidens, in the dense forest known as the Marwood, with Rettleville as our Capital. West of the long civilized Old Maroccidens the Republic of Barca forms the front-line in the defense of the monster scourge that threaten human civilizations as we know it. And therefore also has a strong bond with the Noble Republic of Terran and Kingdom of D'Hara.

History

Barca was formed by the realm of Terran as a colony takeover of the city Rettleville. It took years, but Barca has managed to fortify itself against the roaming monsters and undead, and is now capable enough to field an effective military for a realm it's size.

Chronicles of Barca

Government

Barca is a republic and led by an elected Senate consisting of region lords and councilmen.

Line of Rulers of the Republic of Barca

Karana Tian

In the Winter of YD 18, Karana Tian took over as Suffete with 44 of 90 votes. As her term has only just begun, there is not yet much one can put here.

Flavia Constantia O'Duibheannaigh

Suffete Flavia took over from Julius in the Winter of YD 17, and served for a single term of office ending one year later. During her reign Barca successfully negotiated peace with the Zuma Coalition and begun the march north to help Terran in the fight against Kabrinskia. Of interest is that the election that won her office had a perfect split of the realms vote between her and her two competitors. She received 41, while her competitors Karana Tian and Julius Galvez received 30 and 11, respectively.

Julius Galvez

Suffete Julius Galvez stood at the birth of the Republic of Barca. Together with his friend and colleague of the Dwilight Trade Company Senator Hireshmont II Vellos he forged the plans for a new Republic in Marroccidens where the refugees of the fallen realm Giask could start anew far away from the tyranny of Queen Alanna Anaris. And with the grace and support of Terran and D'Hara, Barca was founded in Spring of YD 13 with Julius Galvez as the first Suffete of the Republic of Barca. Due to the close bonds with Terran and D'Hara during the founding of Barca, an alliance was easily established with both of them what grew into a federation known as the Véinsørmoot. The growth of Barca however was not so effortless and Barca required much military and financial support in its first year. But Barca is a jewel in the eyes of Julius, and he has no greater love and dedication for Barca than for anything else. And under his leadership, Barca eventually became both financially and military an independent nation with a good bond with all of its neighbours. And in his final year as Suffete, Barca managed to colonize their second city, Twainville. Julius Galvez served the Republic of Barca as Suffete until the Winter of YD 17, almost 4 years.

Government Positions

Title Role Ascendancy Responsibilities
Suffete Ruler Elected Leader and voice of the Senate. Directly responsible for Diplomacy.
Lord Justice Judge Elected Directly responsible for enactinghing and enforcing Barcan Law.
Boetarch General Elected Commands the Barca Military and thus directs the Marshals of all Barcan Armies.
Grand Rab Banker Elected Directly responsible for Barca's infrastructure and realm tax system.

Hierarchy

Each noble has their place in the grand scheme of things. A Knight is sworn to serve their Lord, a Lord is sworn to serve their Duke and a Duke is sworn to serve the Suffete. All nobles serve the Senate. Nobles without an oath owe their allegiance to the realm. They do not report to a specific lord, but they also do not receive region tax shares and can not serve in an army.

Political Hierarchy
Barcan Senate
Suffete
Duke
Lord
Knight
Noble

Diplomatic Relations

Barca has close ties to the realms of Terran and D'Hara and has continued to establish positive relations with Asylon, Aurvandil, and the Zuma Coalition.

Allies

Barca is currently Federated with Terran and D'Hara.

Enemies

Barca is currently engaged wars against the realms below:

  • Kabrinskia - Barcan forces are assisting Terran in a defensive war to uphold their ally's sovereignty.

Treaties

Laws

It is the responsibility of the Senate to establish the Laws of Barca and the responsibility of the Lord Justice to enact and enforce the laws as approved by the Senate. If it is determined by the Senate that the Lord Justice is enacting or enforcing laws in a manner not approved by the Senate, the Lord Justice shall be removed from office and subject to investigation and possible penalties.

Senate

The senate consists of all region lords and council members and is lead by the Suffete. All senatorial decrees are announced by the Suffete.

Illegal Acts

  • Disregarding or intentionally ignoring lawful orders is illegal.
  • The looting of any region, without orders to do so by the Boetarch, is illegal.
  • Issuing or accepting duels without approval of the Senate is illegal.
  • The building of temples, founding of a new religion or preaching without the consent of the Senate is illegal. (Barca/Approved Religions)
  • The malicious use of magic and spell-casting without consent of the Senate to is illegal.
  • Holding more than one senatorial position without the consent of the Senate

Enforcement of the Law

All potential transgressions are reported to the Lord Justice. It is the responsibility of the Lord Justice to investigate reported transgressions and to enforce appropriate penalties. All applied penalties are reported to the Senate.

Lawful Penalties

  • Warnings are issued in circumstances in which it has been determined via investigation that a legal transgression was inadvertently committed. Warnings are rarely issued.
  • Fines are issued when a transgression warrants a greater punishment than a warning but is not sever enough to warrant Banishment or Execution. The amount of the fine is based upon the nature and severity of the crime and the history of the transgressing noble.
  • Banishment is a serious matter and only issued in the most serious of circumstances. Complete disregard of Barcan Law and treasonous acts (aiding an enemy, attacking or stealing from Barcan nobles, rebellion, hostile acts against Barca or Barcan allies and any action or inaction that harms, or could cause harm, to Barca or Barca’s allies) could result in banishment.
  • Executions are only performed in truly grave of cases when Banishment has proven ineffective or insufficient. Executions require the consent of the Senate.

Lawful Orders

  • All nobles, Senators and Council members must obey orders issued by the Senate.
  • Marshals and Vice-Marshals must obey orders issued by the Boetarch.
  • All members of an army must obey orders issued by the Marshals and Vice-Marshals.
  • Knights must follow orders issued by their Liege.
  • Courtiers and Traders must obey orders issued by the Grand Rab.
  • Diplomats and Ambassadors must obey orders issued by the Suffete.

Military

As a newly founded realm, Barca is still fleshing out it's military structure and has yet to establish Armies. All nobles currently follow the orders of the Boetarch in military matters.

Military Hierarchy

Knights are often assigned to an army by their Liege and region lords will often assign themselves to an army. When assigned to an army, you are tasked with following the orders of that army's Marshal in military matters, or to lead that army if assigned to the role of Marshal.

Military Hierarchy
Boetarch
Marshal
Vice-Marshal
Knight

Culture

Barca is a fundamentally peaceful nation more interested in trade and political stability than war and conquest. At the same time, there is a strong tradition of military command among Barcan aristocrats. Barca favors formations of Archers and Mixed-Infantry and and has many traditions that foster military virtue such as decorations in the form of armlets to represent the number of campaigns in which military leaders have served.

Religion

Barca law permits any religion to be practiced as long as it does not harm the nation in any way. However, it is required that Senatorial approval is gained before preaching, building temples or establishing new faiths within Barca.

The following religions have received the approval of the Barcan Senate:

Library

In Barca's capital of Rettleville there is a privately owned library, open to the public. It is said to contain much knowledge, both ancient and newer.

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Geography

Situated in the great Southern-western part of Dwilight, Barca is a small, densely forested realm. The Capital city of Rettleville lies deep within the forests of Rettlewood, which connects with Thysan and Celtiberia.

Map of Barca

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