[hider=The Corleonn-Warrus-Grudden-Nollin Alliance] Nations Name: The Corleonn-Warrus-Grudden-Nollin Alliance Flag: [img]http://i61.tinypic.com/11hdt2c.jpg[/img] Form of Government: A set of parlamentary-monarchies led by an appointed Head of the Alliance and its military as a whole is led by a single dictator. Describe the System: The Corleonn-Warrus-Grudden-Nollin Alliance are four independent Duchies led by a dictator would usually assume a role of supreme general amongst all of the alliances’ military assets. When it comes to the legislative matters of each duchy, the Grand Duke along with their respective People's Parliament would be settle matters accordingly. The alliance itself also has a central governing system led by the four grand duke and representatives of their respective people's parliaments. They form a council that dictates every action of the alliance. At the head of this council is the appointed Head of the Alliance. Location on Map Desired: [img]http://i58.tinypic.com/5cc8ld.png[/img] Capital: The Alliance capital and Grudden capital of Norfolkke. Important Settlements: The capital of Corleonn, Hevish. The capital of Warrus, Denparkke. The capital of Nollin, Hamburke and the Nollish port city of Jesper. Description: The Corleonn-Warrus-Grudden-Nollin alliance was once a series of small duchies in service to the Sofon dominion long ago. No one governor could ever effectively control the entire region because of the different ethnicities of and the terrain of the area. The mountainous region would always deter invading armies and the thick forest would always make the movement of cavalry and artillery almost impossible. By the year 1583, the different duchies managed to stage a rebellion successfully, repelling the large wave of attacks sent by the dominion. After since then, they have managed to repel other invaders with the small armies they could usually summon, with the battles usually costly. They have made a reputation for themselves as the unconquerable people of the north. Sometime later, with the threat of another revolt, this time a civil one, the duchies changed their government from totalitarian monarchies to parliamentary monarchies. They were always awakened to treats from the outside and formed a coalition to protect themselves from would-be invaders. An alliance pact was formed on the 12th of January on the year 1609. Their alliance would state that each nation was independent but was part of a larger alliance who were obligated to aid their fellow duchies if under threat. They would appoint a dictator, a supreme commander of their entire military asset and a Head of the alliance from one of the four Dukes to lead them in their endevours. From this moment on, the alliance was born. The alliance has never ventured far from its borders and has isolated themselves from other nations of the continent. They would occasionally make diplomatic moves with those of the outside but it would usually be economic in nature. The lands of the alliance are not good for farming as it is filled with high mountains and ragged cliffs. With this, the alliance's economy is largely dominated by mining for metals, both rare and common. They are then sent through the port town of Jesper to merchant ship to be traded across the continent. Because of their reliance on their merchant ships, the alliance has build a formidable navy. The alliance has never fought other nations on the high waters but is confident of their fleets. The current dictator however, Supreme Commander Karol Lipeche III wants to not only improve but elevate the status of the alliance's armed forces. Lipeche would show the world that the alliance could challenge foriegn power, proving the strength and unity of the alliance. The people of the alliance are also highly religious, putting their God above all else and the Dukes draw their power and respect from what they perceive as their divine rule, although this is mostly ceremonial now. Important Characters: The current dictator of the alliance, Dictator, Supreme Commander Karol Lipeche III. The Grand Dukes Hemmlar V of Corleonn, Amadeus Russeus Kavlar of Warrus, Ferras Kollin II of Grudden and Devrick Lovarr Ollisius of Nollin. Uniform of the soldiers of Corleonn [img]http://i57.tinypic.com/29gmwzd.png[/img] Uniform of the soldiers of Grudden [img]http://i57.tinypic.com/11m5nvb.png[/img] Uniform of the Soldiers of Nollin [img]http://i61.tinypic.com/vfbbs.png[/img] Uniform of the Soldiers of Warrus [img]http://i60.tinypic.com/2gwe07m.png[/img] The Jaeger Flintlock Rifle, the rifle of the alliance [img]http://www.cherrys.com/pedpics/S246b.jpg[/img] Traits: Small Army: Your nation maintains a relatively small number of troops, when fielded in battle against another nation your forces are almost always outnumbered. +2 Ambitious Generals: Your generals all want a piece of glory. Sometimes even going to backstabbing each other and arriving to another’s aid ‘late’. +1 Never been out of the village: Your men have almost all never been outside their own borders. Other countries lands and environments are almost alien, especially those on another continent. They will suffer from not being able to deal with weather and being unable to forage as well. +1 Ships of Line: The largest ships to sail the sea’s are expensive and vast undertakings however your nation has viewed this as a needed expense. Your fleets have a number of these ships.-2 Landlubbers: Your sailers don’t exactly train on a boat, boarding’s and marine forces perform slightly worse due to the moving deck. +1 Trading Hub: Your country is a nation of traders and merchants, many coins pass through the fingers of your citizens every day, especially through your own after taxes. -3 [/hider]