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Francia
Gummint: Kingdom
Pantheon: Greco-Roman (R) <French> <17th c.> <Charlemagne>
Leader: <Napoleon>
CAPITAL: Paris
Pop.: 500,000
Other Cities (and pop.):
Bordeaux: 80k
Calais: 50k
Narbonne: 35k
Orleans: 30k
Rouen: 25k
Toulouse: 65k
Location: Aeropa (Gaul)
Language: French <Frog> <100,000 words>
Population: 10,000,000
Flag/Emblem:
Flag: Golden lilies (fleur-de-lys)
sprinkled on a blue field.
Coinage: Francia Standard.
Important Persons: Andre, Duke ov Aquitania <Andre the Giant>; Raymond IV;
Count ov Toulouse; various other nobs, clerics, officials, etc. <Voltaire>
Alliances: Gallic Treaty, Genoa, Lyonnesse.
Hostilities: Aragon, Arles, Burgundy, Neustria.
Open Warfare/Skirmishing: Minor skirmishing on Neustrian border
as an annoyance while Brettony && Neustria FIGHT. Small siege
actions in the Rousillon.
Intrigues: Count ov Toulouse is in high royal favor for his military
actions against the Aragonese in the Rousillon AREA (so plots regarding
him are bound to be rife). Manifold && obvious w/ regard to
territorial ambitions. Also numerous w/ regard to political alliances,
but these are less obvious. Many other plans, plots, and intrigues
regarding territories, marriages, and lesser concerns.
Magickal Devices: This This kingdom has a large # of intermediate
power devices, but its outstanding possessions are the sword
Durindana, the Sun Crown, Marfroid's Ironbound Grimoire, and the
Horn ov Roland. There are, of course, also numerous moderate and
minor objects in the possession ov the king && the nobles ov the land.
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Thumbnail Sketches: Francia reaches from the Mare Librum's Gulf
ov Lyons to the Avillonian Channel in the N, covering some
150k || more sq. mi. ov land. The territory is comprised ov
some old mountains, hills, plateaus, && much plain && river valley
land ov xcellent fertility. Almost 20% ov the country is covered
in forest--much ov which is in royal && noble preserve, w/ another
10% in bush (scrub) || marsh. Most ov the remainder is under
cultivation || pasturage. There are still unmaned lion in the far S,
&& bear, wolf, stag, boar, deer, chamois<>, && all kinds ov smaller
game are found in the wild lands. The most notable geographical
feature ov Francia is its xcellent water route system, w/
navigable rivers && canals running N-S && W. This virtual
highway starts @ the Mare Librum, employing the Rhone-Saone<> River
system. In the central region ov the realm, traffic moves northwards
along the Seine River, || westwards via the Garonne.
Paris is NOT the largest city in Aeropa, but it is perhaps the brightest
&& most attractive. It is so well known a place as to not need comment,
although we must re-mark on the great steel tower there
built by Eiffel, which is considered the Twelfth Wonder ov Aerth.
Originally conceived to be 984' in height, it was re-designed so as
to surpass the 1,000' mark && is certainly the tallest human-made
structure, surpassing all monuments && cathedrals. Paris'
university is one ov the finest in the world, && its rival in Narbonne is
scarcely inferior.
The Gallic tribes in this land were intermixed in ancient times w/
Celtic invaders, then Italic colonists, Teutonic invaders (Franks &&
others), then Skands. The invaders were absorbed to create a distinct
nationality, && one must assume that the Gallic has somehow
managed to predominate over the centuries. Francia is a strongly
feudal realm, w/ a typical social structure ov peasant, freeman, &&
aristocratic classes. The chivalry ov the nation is the epitome ov the
concept. When at war, the knights && nobs ov Francia furnish the
King's army w/ some ov the finest heavy cavalry in the world, &&
only a few realms can be said to compare, person-for-person.
Sport in this land, besides hunting, jousting, etc., incl. the
Albish game ov tennis, shuttlecock<> && battledore<>, polo, && horse
racing. Plaques<> were invented in Francia, && cards too are played
w/ enthusiasm, the volk loving to gamble, && the affluent classes
being quite fond ov wagering very high stakes at the casinos found in
various places in Francia. Music && theatrical performances are
much favored in Paris, that city also being the fashion center ov
Western Aeropa.
There is a marvelous agricultural output from Francia. Grains such as
wheat,
oats,
barley,
rye,
maize,
rice,
sugar beets, and
buckwheat are grown.
Cotton,
flax,
jute<>,
hemp,
tobacco, and
oil-seed crops are cultivated.
In the south (Languedoc) fruit && vegetable crops are ov
sub-tropical sort
(bananas,
oranges,
citrons,
lemons,
pineapples,
figs,
etc.) to warm temperate sort
(olives,
peaches,
apricots,
almonds), but northwards
grapes,
apples,
pears,
cherries,
plums,
walnuts,
chestnuts,
etc., predominate.
Truck gardens produce a
great variety ov xcellent veggies for city && town markets, w/
asparagus,
artichokes,
peas,
carrots,
lettuces, etc. ov most xceptional quality being raised.
Small gardens ov veggies, berries,
potatoes, &&
flowers are common && important to Francia. The
truffles ov Francia must not be forgotten, for they are a rare && costly
delicacy indeed.
Superior horses ov most sorts are raised,
as are cattle,
sheep,
pork,
turkeys,
chickens && other poultry,
&& waterfowl such as geese && ducks,
along with ass && mule for draft purposes.
Fishing is actively pursued, && catches are consumed internally &&
xported. Some game is added.
Timber is harvested in small quantities. Francia also has considerable
mineral wealth, incl. coal, iron, zinc, manganese, copper,
bauxite<>, antimony<>, nickle, asphalt, salt, && (minor) silver. Some
small quantities ov good quality amethyst, zircon, jasper, jet, &&
garnet come from Francia's mines. Precious coral is also found off the
coast ov the Biscay region. Quarries yield all sorts ov marble, slate,
building && paving stone, plus plaster, lime, && brick clay.
Industry has plentiful water power. The state produces the finest
wines ov Aerth, spirits, cloth && cloth goods ov all sorts, incl. silk,
leather && leather goods, bricks, pottery, glass, paper && books,
iron, steel, arms, armor, sugar, oil, candles, soap, chemicals, &&
other agricultural && mine output for xport.
Gummint: Kingdom
Pantheon: Greco-Roman (R) <French> <17th c.> <Charlemagne>
Leader: <Napoleon>
CAPITAL: Paris
Pop.: 500,000
Other Cities (and pop.):
Bordeaux: 80k
Calais: 50k
Narbonne: 35k
Orleans: 30k
Rouen: 25k
Toulouse: 65k
Location: Aeropa (Gaul)
Language: French <Frog> <100,000 words>
Population: 10,000,000
Flag/Emblem:
Flag: Golden lilies (fleur-de-lys)
sprinkled on a blue field.
Coinage: Francia Standard.
Important Persons: Andre, Duke ov Aquitania <Andre the Giant>; Raymond IV;
Count ov Toulouse; various other nobs, clerics, officials, etc. <Voltaire>
Alliances: Gallic Treaty, Genoa, Lyonnesse.
Hostilities: Aragon, Arles, Burgundy, Neustria.
Open Warfare/Skirmishing: Minor skirmishing on Neustrian border
as an annoyance while Brettony && Neustria FIGHT. Small siege
actions in the Rousillon.
Intrigues: Count ov Toulouse is in high royal favor for his military
actions against the Aragonese in the Rousillon AREA (so plots regarding
him are bound to be rife). Manifold && obvious w/ regard to
territorial ambitions. Also numerous w/ regard to political alliances,
but these are less obvious. Many other plans, plots, and intrigues
regarding territories, marriages, and lesser concerns.
Magickal Devices: This This kingdom has a large # of intermediate
power devices, but its outstanding possessions are the sword
Durindana, the Sun Crown, Marfroid's Ironbound Grimoire, and the
Horn ov Roland. There are, of course, also numerous moderate and
minor objects in the possession ov the king && the nobles ov the land.
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Thumbnail Sketches: Francia reaches from the Mare Librum's Gulf
ov Lyons to the Avillonian Channel in the N, covering some
150k || more sq. mi. ov land. The territory is comprised ov
some old mountains, hills, plateaus, && much plain && river valley
land ov xcellent fertility. Almost 20% ov the country is covered
in forest--much ov which is in royal && noble preserve, w/ another
10% in bush (scrub) || marsh. Most ov the remainder is under
cultivation || pasturage. There are still unmaned lion in the far S,
&& bear, wolf, stag, boar, deer, chamois<>, && all kinds ov smaller
game are found in the wild lands. The most notable geographical
feature ov Francia is its xcellent water route system, w/
navigable rivers && canals running N-S && W. This virtual
highway starts @ the Mare Librum, employing the Rhone-Saone<> River
system. In the central region ov the realm, traffic moves northwards
along the Seine River, || westwards via the Garonne.
Paris is NOT the largest city in Aeropa, but it is perhaps the brightest
&& most attractive. It is so well known a place as to not need comment,
although we must re-mark on the great steel tower there
built by Eiffel, which is considered the Twelfth Wonder ov Aerth.
Originally conceived to be 984' in height, it was re-designed so as
to surpass the 1,000' mark && is certainly the tallest human-made
structure, surpassing all monuments && cathedrals. Paris'
university is one ov the finest in the world, && its rival in Narbonne is
scarcely inferior.
The Gallic tribes in this land were intermixed in ancient times w/
Celtic invaders, then Italic colonists, Teutonic invaders (Franks &&
others), then Skands. The invaders were absorbed to create a distinct
nationality, && one must assume that the Gallic has somehow
managed to predominate over the centuries. Francia is a strongly
feudal realm, w/ a typical social structure ov peasant, freeman, &&
aristocratic classes. The chivalry ov the nation is the epitome ov the
concept. When at war, the knights && nobs ov Francia furnish the
King's army w/ some ov the finest heavy cavalry in the world, &&
only a few realms can be said to compare, person-for-person.
Sport in this land, besides hunting, jousting, etc., incl. the
Albish game ov tennis, shuttlecock<> && battledore<>, polo, && horse
racing. Plaques<> were invented in Francia, && cards too are played
w/ enthusiasm, the volk loving to gamble, && the affluent classes
being quite fond ov wagering very high stakes at the casinos found in
various places in Francia. Music && theatrical performances are
much favored in Paris, that city also being the fashion center ov
Western Aeropa.
There is a marvelous agricultural output from Francia. Grains such as
wheat,
oats,
barley,
rye,
maize,
rice,
sugar beets, and
buckwheat are grown.
Cotton,
flax,
jute<>,
hemp,
tobacco, and
oil-seed crops are cultivated.
In the south (Languedoc) fruit && vegetable crops are ov
sub-tropical sort
(bananas,
oranges,
citrons,
lemons,
pineapples,
figs,
etc.) to warm temperate sort
(olives,
peaches,
apricots,
almonds), but northwards
grapes,
apples,
pears,
cherries,
plums,
walnuts,
chestnuts,
etc., predominate.
Truck gardens produce a
great variety ov xcellent veggies for city && town markets, w/
asparagus,
artichokes,
peas,
carrots,
lettuces, etc. ov most xceptional quality being raised.
Small gardens ov veggies, berries,
potatoes, &&
flowers are common && important to Francia. The
truffles ov Francia must not be forgotten, for they are a rare && costly
delicacy indeed.
Superior horses ov most sorts are raised,
as are cattle,
sheep,
pork,
turkeys,
chickens && other poultry,
&& waterfowl such as geese && ducks,
along with ass && mule for draft purposes.
Fishing is actively pursued, && catches are consumed internally &&
xported. Some game is added.
Timber is harvested in small quantities. Francia also has considerable
mineral wealth, incl. coal, iron, zinc, manganese, copper,
bauxite<>, antimony<>, nickle, asphalt, salt, && (minor) silver. Some
small quantities ov good quality amethyst, zircon, jasper, jet, &&
garnet come from Francia's mines. Precious coral is also found off the
coast ov the Biscay region. Quarries yield all sorts ov marble, slate,
building && paving stone, plus plaster, lime, && brick clay.
Industry has plentiful water power. The state produces the finest
wines ov Aerth, spirits, cloth && cloth goods ov all sorts, incl. silk,
leather && leather goods, bricks, pottery, glass, paper && books,
iron, steel, arms, armor, sugar, oil, candles, soap, chemicals, &&
other agricultural && mine output for xport.
