[@DracoLunaris]I literally only have my military section somewhat done. I have ideas jotted down on my personal doc for the other sections, but nothing in coherent, CS tab-ready format. I'm not even sure my government will be a true kingdom.

[hider=The Brünnden Republic]
[center][h2]The Brünnden Republic[/h2][/center]

[h3]Government[/h3]
The Brünnden Republic is a confederation of independent states that were once domains of the Lynndian Empire. Originally a loose collective of treaties and pacts bound its states together; nowadays, its members view the Republic more like a unified political entity. 

The Republican Council is held several times per year. A pair of representatives from each member state is designated to attend. The chief role of the council is to preserve peace among member states and decide upon military endeavors. The council oversees affairs between member states and settles disputes, resorting to sanctions if necessary. The Brünnden states are so closely aligned that the council does not tolerate separatist inclinations.

Outside of the council’s mandates, the states of the Republic are free to govern themselves. Most are under a direct democratic structure, others under guild-rule or patricianship.   

[h3]Geography[/h3]
Detailed map forthcoming.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/BVF5Qt2.jpg[/img]

[h3]Culture[/h3]


[h3]Military[/h3]
Brünnde’s military is structured around a core of infantry, pioneering a fighting style analogous to the real-world Swiss pikemen. Its armies are organized into vanguard, center and rearguard formations. These columns emphasize tactics meant to outmaneuver the enemy, before overcoming them in close combat. Brünnden pikemen have gained worldwide renown for their ferocity, their refusal to take prisoners, and the stubbornness with which they hold their ground. Although referred to ubiquitously as ‘pikemen,’ Brünnden formations include halberdiers and skirmishers armed with crossbows. 

A major factor of Brünnde’s military effectiveness is its ability to draw up large numbers at a given time. This is achieved by a three-tiered system of conscription - a corps of capable men aged eighteen to thirty, a category of older men ready and able to serve away from home if need arose, and a mass levée raised only in dire emergencies. The exact number of conscripts raised per locale is decided upon by local authorities.

Unique among Brünnde’s military is the nomination of officers - contingents are led by elected individuals, chosen at muster by the administration or elders of that contingent’s community. War councils are often conducted democratically, with officers from separate contingents present to coordinate tactics and maneuvers. For this reason, few supreme military commanders are found in Brünnde’s history, but its victories are testament to the system’s success.

Soldiers are obliged to purchase their own arms and armor, although local communities are responsible for repairing damaged equipment. In some exceptional cases (outlying villages, cities, guilds) local administrations must finance their own corps. Each soldier is expected to carry a week’s worth of rations with him to muster. With such emphasis on self-reliancy, Brünnde rarely calls upon the service of foreign mercenary troops.

The average Brünnden dons a blackened, munitions-grade plate on his breast over a quilted gambeson. He wears a kettle helm or sallet and additional protection if he can afford it, such as a gorget to protect his throat and tassets over his thighs. The principal weapon is a pike with a tapered head about 4.5 meters long, while some soldiers carry halberds. Both weapons are paired with an arming sword. Crossbowmen are armored much the same way, with slightly less protection than their frontline counterparts. They carry pavise shields on their backs, with which they can hide behind and operate their crossbows safely. 

[h3]Heroes[/h3]
Each country gets one superior hero and three normal heroes. In terms of combat strength expect a superior hero to be on par with about 150 men and normal heroes to be on par with 100 men. (Yes, this is the only place in the sheet where there are actually numbers) Basically these are the badasses of your country that you can use for point of view characters if you want. At absolute bare minimum you need a name and one line description of what your hero is good at; however, ideally this should be the largest section of your sheet. You can use any explanation you want for why your heroes are stronger than normal people. For example using magic, being blessed by a god, or simply being very skilled with their weapons. Also keep in mind that if a hero dies you can replace him or her with a new one.

[h3]History[/h3]
The Brünnden Republic has its origins as an alliance between valley communities to facilitate common interests and maintain peace throughout important mountain trade routes. It grew in territory as more small states joined its ranks out of concern of encroaching neighboring powers. These states were technically part of the _ Empire, although had special status that placed them under the Emperor’s direct authority, without the need of an intermediate lord. As a result, these states enjoyed a large degree of autonomy, and as the Imperial power waned, they were by and large independent political entities.

The Republic was formally established via charter in Era of Heroes 272 by the four founding states of _, _, _, and _. By 357, the Republic was joined by three more states, increasing its number to seven. With the expansion of the Republic’s territories, it gained considerable wealth and influence. On more than one occasion, neighboring Imperial duchies have come into conflict with the Brünnden states, but strings of victories against insurmountable odds have kept them independent.  

[h3]Relations[/h3]
How does your country interact with its neighbors. I am [b]not[/b] looking for a list of exports and imports, but feel free to add them if you want. At bare minimum I want a listed rival here, another country that yours viewed as an enemy and actively worked against during the past twenty or so years.

[h3]Characters[/h3]
Optional section. Put any info about any characters here. Examples of this would be your kings or queens, military leaders, and non-hero “badasses”. You can also put more detailed info of your heroes here as well.[/hider]