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Geography
Long beaches can be found along the southern coast of Isle Olympias, though most lack fine sand and instead consist of small pebbles and rocks. The rest of the coastline largely consists of jagged rocks and tall cliffs that tower over the water. Further inland, much of the island is comprised of highlands and fertile plains, with freshwater streams being common from the more mountainous regions in the north.
On the southern coast of the isle is the merchant city of Port Olympias. It functions as the isle's primary harbor and trade epicenter, and is managed by the harbormaster and the Isle Olympias Port Authority (IOPA). The city itself is sprawling and busy with a small market just off the docks that leads to a number of other buildings. -
Culture
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Isle OlympiasType
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15,000 sq/mi
Olympic City
Hellenike
Hellenism
Grecian
Oligarchy
Humans
Furres
Feyhund
Deathhounds
Nymphs
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Government
Isle Olympias is governed by an oligarchy known as the Assembly whose members are known as Magistrates; the Assembly itself is led by four Archai and an Oracle, each of whom oversee a division of Magistrates.
Archai of the Olympias Military: Lucas
This Archai leads the military as the Supreme Commander and handles all matters related to the isle's security and defense.
Archai of Business & Trade: Har
This Archai oversees all matters related to the operation of business and the conducting of trade in Olympias. Various merchants and businesses are sponsored by the state through this office.
Archai of National & International Relations:
This Archai handles all diplomatic matters on a national and international scale. They're in charge of the embassies and Olympias' foreign diplomats.
Archai of Information Handling & Storage: Kavah
This Archai is responsible for all the information systems within Olympias, from managing the libraries to the handling of the courier system.
Oracle: Pythia (NPC)
The head of the Olympias Temple is the Oracle. She is the supreme authority on all religious matters and can be assumed to speak for the gods.
Populace
Most of the citizens live in or around the capitol of Olympic City which is located near to the center of the isle. The central citadel serves as the primary political building, with multiple public spaces resembling ancient Greek agoras surrounding it. Residential districts are dotted throughout, becoming sparse as one nears the Olympic Wilds. -
Economy
The national currency of Olympias is the drachma. It is minted in bronze, silver, or gold. It's value is based on it's weight, with 1 silver drachma equaling roughly 5 grams. On average the daily wage for a skilled laborer is 1 silver drachma.
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Slavery in Olympias
Slavery is a widely accepted practice in Olympias, with the primary market being located in the port. Only exotic and well trained slaves are ever sent to the capital. There is no state-sponsored slave market, and the flesh market operates privately through the Isle Olympias Port Authority (IOPA).
Reasons for enslavement include:- Debt: People who were unable to pay off their debts can sell themselves into slavery, along with their children and spouse.
- Punishment: A form of punishment for committing a crime.
- War: Prisoners of war are often enslaved or sold to other countries.
- Economic hardship: Peasants might sell themselves into slavery for food or shelter.
- Piracy or Banditry: Those captured during raids are often sold into slavery.
- International Trade: other countries who engage in slavery may sell their stock to other countries.
Demosios are slaves bought and owned by the state.
Pornai are a type of slave owned by a brothel or pimp.