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== History == | == History == | ||
=== Old Razgovir === | |||
Like Koritan, the lands that now comprise Talam Galta were for many centuries known as Razgovir. Razgoviri society was led by innumerable druids, who served as protectors, leaders, and guides to their communities and local areas, often consulting and working alongside local fey. | |||
To the east of Talam Galta, a handful of communities were founded by settlers from [[Hellea]] in this period. | |||
=== Viridian involvement === | |||
Despite Viridia's occupation of most of the rest of Razgovir, beginning in {{Year|6356}}, the legions of the Dominions largely remained to the west of Talam Galta. Certain ports, particularly [[Ogosta]] and [[Mitor]], fell under imperial control for a time, but the legions remained too busy elsewhere to make significant pushed inland. | |||
=== Conquest by Koritan === | |||
After Koritan rose in the west in {{Year|6414}}, it did not take the Asmodeans long to sweep east all the way to River Athea. The disunited towns of the region quickly came under infernal control. Discontent against Koritan remained high for centuries afterwards, and the infernal rulers were never quite able to exert as much control as they wished. | |||
=== Revolution === | |||
The easternmost part of Koritan declared independence in {{Year|6956}}, calling themselves the Free People of Talam Galta. This region especially had long chafed under the infernal rule of the kingdom, and clerics of various faiths, particularly those of Milani, had carefully cultivated a network of rebellious individuals. Unwilling to accept the loss of its subjects, Koritan immediately went to war against the breakaway state. In a long and brutal campaign, the forces of the rebellion were slowly pushed back. The rebellion quickly lost control of the cities on River Yanten, and over the next six years was forced to withdraw all the way to the current borders at River Archar, fighting at great cost against the armies of Koritan. Since {{Year|6962}}, the conflict has cooled somewhat. Both sides maintain regular patrols along the Archar, and small skirmishes are commonplace. Most in Talam Galta believe Koritan is simply gathering its strength for one final push, and wait in fear for their defeat by the infernal kingdom. | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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== Government == | == Government == | ||
The government of Talam Galta is a hastily organized system, designed to bring some sense of stability in the immediate aftermath of the revolution. Together, representatives from various factions drafted the details of a parliamentary system, similar to that of [[Tirione]]. Somewhat uniquely, various churches are allowed to send voting members to the parliament as well. Representatives of the churches of Milani, Asmodeus, Erastil, Desna, Abadar, and Torag are the only ones who regularly do so, though other churches attend less commonly. | |||
Since the establishment of the People's Parliament in {{Year|6965}}, the system has held up relatively well. The one hundred members of the People's Parliament are elected to five year terms, with the leading coalition running the government until the next election. Coalitions appoint a leader from amongst their number, referred to as the Free Speaker, to direct their agendas. | |||
The current Free Speaker is [[Tanek Macer]], a half-orc from [[Kartala]], heading a coalition of representatives who mostly eschew religious affiliation. Many ardent Midianites in Talam Galta strongly disagree with the current government, believing it to be too lenient to the remaining Asmodean ex-nobility. | |||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
Revision as of 18:10, 7 July 2022
Talam Galta (pronounced ta-LAM GALL-tah) is a nation that broke away from the infernal rule of Koritan in Y9956* and has since tried to chart its own way as a beacon of freedom. This endeavor has been stymied, however, by the large number of Asmodeans that still live within the nation and the ongoing revolutionary war that cooled but did not conclude.
Geography, flora, and fauna
History
Old Razgovir
Like Koritan, the lands that now comprise Talam Galta were for many centuries known as Razgovir. Razgoviri society was led by innumerable druids, who served as protectors, leaders, and guides to their communities and local areas, often consulting and working alongside local fey.
To the east of Talam Galta, a handful of communities were founded by settlers from Hellea in this period.
Viridian involvement
Despite Viridia's occupation of most of the rest of Razgovir, beginning in Y9356*, the legions of the Dominions largely remained to the west of Talam Galta. Certain ports, particularly Ogosta and Mitor, fell under imperial control for a time, but the legions remained too busy elsewhere to make significant pushed inland.
Conquest by Koritan
After Koritan rose in the west in Y9414*, it did not take the Asmodeans long to sweep east all the way to River Athea. The disunited towns of the region quickly came under infernal control. Discontent against Koritan remained high for centuries afterwards, and the infernal rulers were never quite able to exert as much control as they wished.
Revolution
The easternmost part of Koritan declared independence in Y9956*, calling themselves the Free People of Talam Galta. This region especially had long chafed under the infernal rule of the kingdom, and clerics of various faiths, particularly those of Milani, had carefully cultivated a network of rebellious individuals. Unwilling to accept the loss of its subjects, Koritan immediately went to war against the breakaway state. In a long and brutal campaign, the forces of the rebellion were slowly pushed back. The rebellion quickly lost control of the cities on River Yanten, and over the next six years was forced to withdraw all the way to the current borders at River Archar, fighting at great cost against the armies of Koritan. Since Y9962*, the conflict has cooled somewhat. Both sides maintain regular patrols along the Archar, and small skirmishes are commonplace. Most in Talam Galta believe Koritan is simply gathering its strength for one final push, and wait in fear for their defeat by the infernal kingdom.
Demographics
Talam Galta has a primarily human population, joined by individuals of many other ancestries. The region has had a large orcish population since before either Talam Galta or Koritan existed, and a great many orcs are now citizens of the nation.
Talam Galta maintains a policy of allowing citizenship to those who request it, which has drawn in a small yet very diverse group of recent immigrants. Those from Koritan, however, are carefully interrogated and screened to ensure they do not intend to work against the revolution.
Culture
Government
The government of Talam Galta is a hastily organized system, designed to bring some sense of stability in the immediate aftermath of the revolution. Together, representatives from various factions drafted the details of a parliamentary system, similar to that of Tirione. Somewhat uniquely, various churches are allowed to send voting members to the parliament as well. Representatives of the churches of Milani, Asmodeus, Erastil, Desna, Abadar, and Torag are the only ones who regularly do so, though other churches attend less commonly.
Since the establishment of the People's Parliament in Y9965*, the system has held up relatively well. The one hundred members of the People's Parliament are elected to five year terms, with the leading coalition running the government until the next election. Coalitions appoint a leader from amongst their number, referred to as the Free Speaker, to direct their agendas.
The current Free Speaker is Tanek Macer, a half-orc from Kartala, heading a coalition of representatives who mostly eschew religious affiliation. Many ardent Midianites in Talam Galta strongly disagree with the current government, believing it to be too lenient to the remaining Asmodean ex-nobility.
Economy
Talam Galta's economy is primarily centered around raw resources, especially lumber, and agriculture. Before the nation separated from the infernal kingdom, the region of Talam Galta was one of the less developed parts of Koritan. Through cottage industry the nation produces most of what it requires, but it remains focused on goods for domestic use.