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Demographics

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	The inhabitants of the Halakran League are predominantly [[human,]] alongside large populations of [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, [[goblin\|goblins]], [[tengu]], and others. Generally speaking, coastal cities, especially those in the east, have more cosmopolitan demographics than those elsewhere in the region. Though usually reclusive, some tribes of [[centaur\|centaurs]], most notably the [[Kheironoi]], live a nomadic existence in the forests east of the Greenwall and in the [[Thunderlands]]. [[Minotaur\|Minotaurs]] can be found in the territory of the League as well.		The inhabitants of the Halakran League are predominantly [[human]], alongside large populations of [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, [[goblin\|goblins]], [[tengu]], and others. Generally speaking, coastal cities, especially those in the east, have more cosmopolitan demographics than those elsewhere in the region. Though usually reclusive, some tribes of [[centaur\|centaurs]], most notably the [[Kheironoi]], live a nomadic existence in the forests east of the Greenwall and in the [[Thunderlands]]. [[Minotaur\|Minotaurs]] can be found in the territory of the League as well.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

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Formation of the League

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	== History ==		== History ==
	=== Formation of the League ===		=== Formation of the League ===
	Leagues between the city-states of Hellea have not been uncommon throughout the history of the peninsula, usually forming as a response to a mutual threat before disbanding once the danger has passed. In this sense the Halakran League carries with it a long tradition. Though organized in {{Year\|5814}} in response to Iaramnaean efforts to conquer central Hellea, it was not the first, second, or even third league to be organized for this purpose, though it was certainly the largest, surpassing even the [[Niumean League]] five centuries prior.		Leagues between the city-states of Hellea have not been uncommon throughout the history of the peninsula, usually forming as a response to a mutual threat before disbanding once the danger has passed. In this sense the Halakran League carries with it a long tradition. Though organized in {{Year\|5814}} in response to Iaramnaean efforts to conquer central Hellea, it was not the first, second, or even third league to be organized for this purpose, though it was certainly the largest, surpassing even the [[Niumean League]] of five centuries prior.

	The Halakran League initially consisted of the city-states along the Evenus River and around [[Lake Coronis]], those who were most concerned with the outright conquests they feared would soon follow the ongoing Iaramnaean incursions into their territory, but by {{Year\|5900}} they were joined by the southern port cities along the Chaska Sea as well.		The Halakran League initially consisted of the city-states along the Evenus River and around [[Lake Coronis]], those who were most concerned with the outright conquests they feared would soon follow the ongoing Iaramnaean incursions into their territory, but by {{Year\|5900}} they were joined by the southern port cities along the Chaska Sea as well.

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	Leagues between the city-states of Hellea have not been uncommon throughout the history of the peninsula, usually forming as a response to a mutual threat before disbanding once the danger has passed. In this sense the Halakran League carries with it a long tradition. Though organized in {{Year\|5814}} in response to Iaramnaean efforts to conquer central Hellea, it was not the first, second, or even third league to be organized for this purpose, though it was certainly the largest, surpassing even the [[Niumean League]] five centuries prior.		Leagues between the city-states of Hellea have not been uncommon throughout the history of the peninsula, usually forming as a response to a mutual threat before disbanding once the danger has passed. In this sense the Halakran League carries with it a long tradition. Though organized in {{Year\|5814}} in response to Iaramnaean efforts to conquer central Hellea, it was not the first, second, or even third league to be organized for this purpose, though it was certainly the largest, surpassing even the [[Niumean League]] five centuries prior.

	The Halakran League initially consisted of the city-states along the Evenus River and around [[Lake Coronis]], those who most ~~feared~~ the outright conquests they feared would soon follow the ongoing Iaramnaean incursions into their territory, but by {{Year\|5900}} they were joined by the southern port cities of the Chaska Sea as well.		The Halakran League initially consisted of the city-states along the Evenus River and around [[Lake Coronis]], those who were most concerned with the outright conquests they feared would soon follow the ongoing Iaramnaean incursions into their territory, but by {{Year\|5900}} they were joined by the southern port cities along the Chaska Sea as well.

	=== Expansion ===		=== Expansion ===
	Unusually, though their shared show of strength temporarily deterred Iaramnae and led to its forces retreating back towards the Ersas coast, the Halakran League did not immediately disband. Certain leaders within, notably the despot of [[Niumea]] and the orator-electors of [[Mysia]], knew well that the threat would soon arise again, likely even within their own lifetimes. They pushed to retain the confederation indefinitely, an effort that may have faltered and failed were it not for the descent of the hostile [[Rock-Thrower]] giants from the Greenwall near [[Asetta]] in {{Year\|5921}}. Even though the danger was well outside their own territory, the League formed an army and sent it west, soon driving the giants back into the mountains. Positioning themselves as a source of safety and stability from the centuries of conflict that had defined ~~the~~ Hellea, the Halakran League was soon able to entice other city-states and realms to join with it, eventually encompassing the [[Acapetra Islands]] and [[Philiraki Peninsula]] by {{Year\|6000}} and the city-states around the [[Cebren River]] by {{Year\|6200}}.		Unusually, though their shared show of strength temporarily deterred Iaramnae and led to its forces retreating back towards the Ersas coast, the Halakran League did not immediately disband. Certain leaders within, notably the despot of [[Niumea]] and the orator-electors of [[Mysia]], knew well that the threat would soon arise again, likely even within their own lifetimes. They pushed to retain the confederation indefinitely, an effort that may have faltered and failed were it not for the descent of the hostile [[Rock-Thrower]] giants from the Greenwall near [[Asetta]] in {{Year\|5921}}. Even though the danger was well outside their own territory, the League formed an army and sent it west, soon driving the giants back into the mountains. Positioning themselves as a source of safety and stability from the centuries of conflict that had defined Hellea, the Halakran League was soon able to entice other city-states and realms to join with it, eventually encompassing the [[Acapetra Islands]] and [[Philiraki Peninsula]] by {{Year\|6000}} and the city-states around the [[Cebren River]] by {{Year\|6200}}.

	=== Modern ambitions ===		=== Modern ambitions ===
	Since then, with ~~the~~ role solidified in Hellea, the League has continued to attempt to expand, though if by more diplomatic means than their arch-rivals in Iaramnae. The city-states on the islands within the [[Gulf of Teneucia]], for example, were convinced into joining the confederation by {{Year\|6750}} after Halakran diplomats were able to persuade local leaders that the increase in [[Viridia\|Viridian]] warships in the gulf, and the legions' new presence in [[Magnia]], meant that an invasion by the Dominion was imminent. While they rarely resort to military means, many peoples in Hellea outside the Halakran League have come to view them as just as much a threat as Iaramnae, especially with the recent rhetoric from the League council indicating they too wish to re-forge a unified Hellea, if perhaps by different methods.		Since then, with their role solidified in Hellea, the League has continued to attempt to expand, though if by more diplomatic means than are employed by their arch-rivals in Iaramnae. The city-states on the islands within the [[Gulf of Teneucia]], for example, were convinced into joining the confederation by {{Year\|6750}} after Halakran diplomats were able to persuade local leaders that the increase in [[Viridia\|Viridian]] warships in the gulf, and the legions' new presence in [[Magnia]], meant that an invasion by the Dominion was imminent. While they rarely resort to military means, many peoples in Hellea outside the Halakran League have come to view them as just as much a threat as Iaramnae, especially with the recent rhetoric from the League council indicating they too wish to re-forge a unified Hellea, if perhaps by different methods.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	The inhabitants of the Halakran League are predominantly [[human,]] alongside large populations of [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, [[goblin\|goblins]],[[tengu]], and others. Generally speaking, coastal cities, especially those in the east, have more cosmopolitan demographics than those elsewhere in the region. Though usually reclusive, some tribes of [[centaur\|centaurs]], most notably the [[Kheironoi]], live a nomadic existence in the forests east of the Greenwall and in the [[Thunderlands]]. [[Minotaur\|Minotaurs]] can be found in the territory of the League as well.		The inhabitants of the Halakran League are predominantly [[human,]] alongside large populations of [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, [[goblin\|goblins]], [[tengu]], and others. Generally speaking, coastal cities, especially those in the east, have more cosmopolitan demographics than those elsewhere in the region. Though usually reclusive, some tribes of [[centaur\|centaurs]], most notably the [[Kheironoi]], live a nomadic existence in the forests east of the Greenwall and in the [[Thunderlands]]. [[Minotaur\|Minotaurs]] can be found in the territory of the League as well.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

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	\|religions = [[hero-god\|Hero-gods]]; [[Hellean pantheon]]		\|religions = [[hero-god\|Hero-gods]]; [[Hellean pantheon]]
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	The '''Halakran League''' {{Pronunciation\|hah-LOCK-ran}} is a large confederation of [[Hellea\|Hellean]] city-states that encompasses most of the central and southern regions of the peninsula. Originally formed as a defensive bulwark to counter the ambitions of [[Iaramnae]], the city-states of the Halakran League have since turned their eyes towards the reunification of Hellea as well, ~~both~~ more through diplomatic maneuvering than force. Under much of the League, within the [[Depths]], lies a [[Acheron Labyrinth\|massive and winding labyrinth]] that has trapped many adventurers.		The '''Halakran League''' {{Pronunciation\|hah-LOCK-ran}} is a large confederation of [[Hellea\|Hellean]] city-states that encompasses most of the central and southern regions of the peninsula. Originally formed as a defensive bulwark to counter the ambitions of [[Iaramnae]], the city-states of the Halakran League have since turned their eyes towards the reunification of Hellea as well, though more through diplomatic maneuvering than force. Under much of the League, within the [[Depths]], lies a [[Acheron Labyrinth\|massive and winding labyrinth]] that has trapped many adventurers.

	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==

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	\|religions = [[hero-god\|Hero-gods]]; [[Hellean pantheon]]		\|religions = [[hero-god\|Hero-gods]]; [[Hellean pantheon]]
	}}		}}
	The '''Halakran League''' {{Pronunciation\|hah-LOCK-ran}} is a large confederation of [[Hellea\|Hellean]] city-states that encompasses most of the central and southern regions of the peninsula. Originally formed as a defensive bulwark to counter the ambitions of [[Iaramnae]], the city-states of the Halakran League have since turned their eyes towards the reunification of Hellea as well, both more through diplomatic maneuvering than force. Under much of the League, within the [[Depths]], lies a [[Acheron Labyrinth\|massive and ~~elaborate~~ labyrinth]] that has trapped many adventurers.		The '''Halakran League''' {{Pronunciation\|hah-LOCK-ran}} is a large confederation of [[Hellea\|Hellean]] city-states that encompasses most of the central and southern regions of the peninsula. Originally formed as a defensive bulwark to counter the ambitions of [[Iaramnae]], the city-states of the Halakran League have since turned their eyes towards the reunification of Hellea as well, both more through diplomatic maneuvering than force. Under much of the League, within the [[Depths]], lies a [[Acheron Labyrinth\|massive and winding labyrinth]] that has trapped many adventurers.

	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==

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	\|religions = [[hero-god\|Hero-gods]]; [[Hellean pantheon]]		\|religions = [[hero-god\|Hero-gods]]; [[Hellean pantheon]]
	}}		}}
	The '''Halakran League''' {{Pronunciation\|hah-LOCK-ran}} is a large confederation of [[Hellea\|Hellean]] city-states that encompasses most of the central and southern regions of the peninsula. Originally formed as a defensive bulwark to counter the ambitions of [[Iaramnae]], the city-states of the Halakran League have since turned their eyes towards the reunification Hellea as well, both through diplomatic maneuvering ~~and through~~ force. Under much of the League, within the [[Depths]], lies a [[Acheron Labyrinth\|massive and elaborate labyrinth]] that has trapped many adventurers.		The '''Halakran League''' {{Pronunciation\|hah-LOCK-ran}} is a large confederation of [[Hellea\|Hellean]] city-states that encompasses most of the central and southern regions of the peninsula. Originally formed as a defensive bulwark to counter the ambitions of [[Iaramnae]], the city-states of the Halakran League have since turned their eyes towards the reunification of Hellea as well, both more through diplomatic maneuvering than force. Under much of the League, within the [[Depths]], lies a [[Acheron Labyrinth\|massive and elaborate labyrinth]] that has trapped many adventurers.

	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==

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	== History ==		== History ==
	=== Formation of the League ===		=== Formation of the League ===
			Leagues between the city-states of Hellea have not been uncommon throughout the history of the peninsula, usually forming as a response to a mutual threat before disbanding once the danger has passed. In this sense the Halakran League carries with it a long tradition. Though organized in {{Year\|5814}} in response to Iaramnaean efforts to conquer central Hellea, it was not the first, second, or even third league to be organized for this purpose, though it was certainly the largest, surpassing even the [[Niumean League]] five centuries prior.

			The Halakran League initially consisted of the city-states along the Evenus River and around [[Lake Coronis]], those who most feared the outright conquests they feared would soon follow the ongoing Iaramnaean incursions into their territory, but by {{Year\|5900}} they were joined by the southern port cities of the Chaska Sea as well.

	=== Expansion ===		=== Expansion ===
			Unusually, though their shared show of strength temporarily deterred Iaramnae and led to its forces retreating back towards the Ersas coast, the Halakran League did not immediately disband. Certain leaders within, notably the despot of [[Niumea]] and the orator-electors of [[Mysia]], knew well that the threat would soon arise again, likely even within their own lifetimes. They pushed to retain the confederation indefinitely, an effort that may have faltered and failed were it not for the descent of the hostile [[Rock-Thrower]] giants from the Greenwall near [[Asetta]] in {{Year\|5921}}. Even though the danger was well outside their own territory, the League formed an army and sent it west, soon driving the giants back into the mountains. Positioning themselves as a source of safety and stability from the centuries of conflict that had defined the Hellea, the Halakran League was soon able to entice other city-states and realms to join with it, eventually encompassing the [[Acapetra Islands]] and [[Philiraki Peninsula]] by {{Year\|6000}} and the city-states around the [[Cebren River]] by {{Year\|6200}}.

	=== Modern ambitions ===		=== Modern ambitions ===
			Since then, with the role solidified in Hellea, the League has continued to attempt to expand, though if by more diplomatic means than their arch-rivals in Iaramnae. The city-states on the islands within the [[Gulf of Teneucia]], for example, were convinced into joining the confederation by {{Year\|6750}} after Halakran diplomats were able to persuade local leaders that the increase in [[Viridia\|Viridian]] warships in the gulf, and the legions' new presence in [[Magnia]], meant that an invasion by the Dominion was imminent. While they rarely resort to military means, many peoples in Hellea outside the Halakran League have come to view them as just as much a threat as Iaramnae, especially with the recent rhetoric from the League council indicating they too wish to re-forge a unified Hellea, if perhaps by different methods.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

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Economy

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	As the League is only unified as a loose confederation, trade networks throughout can be complex, as local rulers are free to, and often do, raise heavy tariffs on merchants from their rivals' lands, or even ban them from passing through their territory. As a result trade in the Halakran League can be highly unintuitive and frustrated to those unfamiliar with its inner workings and history.		As the League is only unified as a loose confederation, trade networks throughout can be complex, as local rulers are free to, and often do, raise heavy tariffs on merchants from their rivals' lands, or even ban them from passing through their territory. As a result trade in the Halakran League can be highly unintuitive and frustrated to those unfamiliar with its inner workings and history.

	Certain cities in the League enjoy the designation of "free port". Under this arrangement, the cities are released from the burden of providing soldiers and material to support the League, and are instead permitted to contribute only monetarily towards the confederation's shared goals. The current free ports are [[~~Harpassus~~]], [[Asine]], [[Caeno]], and [[Cressa]].		Certain cities in the League enjoy the designation of "free port". Under this arrangement, the cities are released from the burden of providing soldiers and material to support the League, and are instead permitted to contribute only monetarily towards the confederation's shared goals. The current free ports are [[Harpasus]], [[Asine]], [[Caeno]], and [[Cressa]].

	{{CitiesHalakros}}		{{CitiesHalakros}}

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