The City-State of Bennipolis
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[i]Nations Name:[/i] The City-State of Bennipolis
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[i]Form of Government:[/i] Democracy with a Tripartite Kingship
[i]Describe the System:[/i]
-People’s Assembly: Ekklesia – All Free-born Citizens of Bennipolis – votes on laws, motions, etc.
-Parliamentary Council: Boule – Council of 150 men + 3 Basileis (10 “Tribes” provide 15 men each)
-Three kings (Basileis): Takes turns holding three different positions:
Basileus Polemarchos: Head of the Military
Basileus Hierateumatikos: Head of Religious Matters
Basileus Eponymous: Head of the Boule
-Tribe System: The territory of Bennipolis is divided into 10 tribes (Phyle). Each tribe is divided again into three subtribes that fall under three categories: city, coastal, and inland. Each tribe is has one of each subtribes. Each tribe provides soldiers and a general, and each subtribe provides 5 men to serve in the Boule (15 total for each tribe).
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[i]Capital:[/i] Bennipolis (Star)
[i]Important Settlements:[/i] Chelon (Port City - Red Square); all other settlements are minor cities and villages.
[i]Description:[/i]
A nation with a long and rich culture, the Bennipolitans had a golden age many centuries ago. While after their decline they have been subjugated and ruled by other nations and empires, Bennipolis has finally remerged as a global contender. A blend of the present and the past, they accept the advances of the 18th century (1700’s), yet they still embrace their ancestral customs and practices. While Bennipolis is a large, walled city with an acropolis where the majority of their important religious structures reside, the other populated areas within their territory are rather rural, being confined to villages and small towns.

Since Bennipolis is just one city-state (along with other smaller cities and villages in the neighboring area), she cannot muster the forces like other larger nations do. However, what they lack in quantity, they make up with quality. Furthermore, a large army is unnecessary when one rules the waves. The Bennipolitan navy outmatches navies of other nations, securing the nearby waters. This allows them to become a safe haven for trading. While the land in which Bennipolis is located is not the most fertile or resource rich, being able to craft valuable goods makes up for it, although this might become a problem if they cannot get international imports to feed their populace and fuel their workshops.

Language: Bennipolitan Greek
Currency: [url=http://www.greek-islands.us/ancient-greek-coins/aegina-coins/silver-coin.jpg]Bennipolitan Drachma[/url]
Religion: Similar to Ancient Greek polytheism. Major Deities: Zeus, Athena, Bennis (Combined roles of Aphrodite and Mars – note Mars has a more positive connotation than Ares – also a local water deity), Ephydris (Artemis-like local deity).

[i]Important Characters:[/i]
Bennidae- This royal family traces their genealogy from the children of the eponymous goddess of Bennipolis, Bennis and Bennipolis’ legendary founder, Eurytius. They are the oldest family in Bennipolis. Royal Symbol: Turtle.
-Athenakles: Basileus
-Cynthia: Basileia
-Adraändreis: Daughter

Ephydridae- This royal family traces their genealogy from the children of a local deity, Ephydris. They are the only Bennipolitan royal house that cannot claim any lineage from Zeus. Royal Symbol: Spider
-Lysander: Basileus
-Deipyle: Basileia
-Diomedes: Son

Ioannesidae – This royal family was not an original Bennipolitan aristocratic family. However, they were one of the only non-Bennipolitan families that supported the liberation of Bennipolis, therefore securing their place in the new aristocracy. They claim that they are descended from Achilles; however, this claim is dubious. Royal Symbol: Eagle
- Ioannes: Basileus
- Maria : Basileia
- Bartholomaios: Son

[i]Traits:[/i]
Starting = 2
Professional Army = -3
Ambitious Generals = 1
Decentralized Army = 0
Small Army = 2
Kings of the Sea = -3
New Age Ship Construction = 0
Strong Industry = -2
Depleted Materials = 3

[b]Total[/b] = 0
[i]Army:[/i] 
4,000 Veterans
12,000 Regulars
3,000 Recruits
500 Knights
[i]Navy:[/i]
3 Frigates
10 Schooners
12 Sloops
15 Brigs
[i]GDP:[/i]
32,500,000,000 ($)
[i]Stability:[/i] Stable
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