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Iberion, or officially the Kingdom of Iberion, is a country on the western part of the Continent. Its only land border is shared with Gallica in the north. It also borders the Western Ocean in the west and the Constant Sea in the east. It is based off the modern day countries of Spain and Portugal.

Etymology[]

The name Iberion clearly originates from the Latin Iberia, the name the Romans gave to the Iberian Peninsula. It is therefore probably based on either Portugal, Spain, or both at the same time. Also, the Iberian Peninsula is bordered by France alone, which the country Gallica is based upon.  

History[]

Iberion has always had changing rulers. The first rulers of Iberion were the Iberions themselves but in 845 BCE, Carthago, a small empire to the south and a trade competitor invaded the eastern half of Iberion (the nation's richer area) and turned it into a colony of their own empire. The Carthagos used the area to train soldiers and grow food for Carthago, as well as built the city of Nova Carthago although now it has been renamed Malaga. Then in 664 a young king/emperor named Coltonus attacked and destroyed Carthago and invaded Iberion and Nova Carthago. He renamed the city of Nova Carthago, Malaga and … reunited Iberion by conquering the western half. The Iberions soon befriended there Rovo masters and grew to regard them as liberators. The Iberians became very wealthy and even one named Trojon became the Rovo emperor and conquered east Turkoye, leading to Iberions becoming 1st class citizens of Rovo.

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Iberion is a feudal kingdom, with lords who rule parts of the realm for the king, the position of which is currently held by King Carlos. It is probably not as well organised as Araluen, although the king's rule is still respected, as shown in his law that outlaws slavery in the kingdom, although the loophole within the law permitted Iberians to capture and sell slaves on to foreign nations, resulting in a small but active fleet operating in the port of Magala that particularly seeks out early teens, trading primarily in the slave markets of Socorro. Iberians occasionally launch slaver raids on the coastline of Araluen, striking quickly and ruthlessly from the shoreline, capturing half a dozen men and woman and repeating the process two or three times before escaping down the Narrow Sea and into the Constant Sea. The Ranger Corp assisted in attempting to beat back these marauders, with Harrison being badly injured in a battle against corsairs of Iberion, resulting in him being relocated to sleepy Coledale. While some Iberian slavers continue the process of frequently the Arrida city-state, others have settled their, such as Mahmel, coordinator of the Socorro slave market. Despite this, however, Iberion slaves exist also, although it is unclear if they were captured and taken into enslavement by their own countrymen or by foreign raiders. Iberian raiders also colonise the body of water between Arrida and Toscana, preying on traders, swooping down upon merchants, robbing and sinking them, although such activity lessened after both Toscana and Arrida signed a defence treaty with the northmen of Skandia

Despite its patriarchal system, the people of Iberion does not seem to hold onto the same views regarding woman as second-class citizens. In Iberion, the role of the female is crucial, the womenfolk nurturing and teaching, being the emotional centre of a home and creating the important family feelings of gentility and affection, making them equals to their husbands. While Iberians seemingly have nothing against the wearing of shoes, it is typical for woman to remain barefoot while in the kitchen, either cooking or monitoring the actions to kitchen servants. Indeed, many noblewoman of Iberion train in wielding the foil or épée to develop poise and balance for them, yet it still puts them at a disadvantage if they were to engage in combat with a knighted warrior. However, the Iberians regard the role of monarch as the role of a man, who they believe requires the leadership needed in times of conflict. No matter their gender, however, Iberians have a well-known reputation of filling conversations with effusive compliments and, in their men's case, an exaggerated sense of gallantry. Indeed, their is a saying in Araluen: When you've learned to fake sincerity, you're ready to become an Iberian diplomat. There is a seemingly rift between Iberian nobility and commoners, with Iberian high-class individuals being known for their typical snobbish nature and feeling of superior over the lower class. Several Iberion noble families have since formed important clans who's surnames carry a lot of weight amongst the Iberion government.

Iberion, like most countries, maintain a small standing immediate military, but most of their significant castles are also constantly garrisoned by men recruited from the local population and lead by a commander appointed by the Iberion King or a representative wearing his coat of arms. Unlike some countries, bows are not a completely unconventional item of combat, but crossbows are far more preferred, likely because they lack the long training a longbow or war bow required before it can be utilized. Because at least half of its border is of coastline, Iberion maintains a respectable navy, which it employs both to fight roving pirates that threatening Iberion shorelines and to transfer delegates or soldiers to foreign lands depending on the situation. The Iberian fleet consists primarily of three different categories of ships: Ballingers (small vessels with square sails and at least thirty oars - fifteen on each side - to propel them forwards on a calm day), Carracks (two-sailed, square-rigged ships with an extra triangular-rigged mizzenmast, all patterned with the crest of Iberion) and Caravels (small, swift barges utilised for carrying messeges). On such ships, three-pronged grapnels attached to thickly-woven ropes are utilised in battle, with the sailors throwing them over the space between them and the enemy, then either pulling the vessel closer or swinging over onto the foes' deck.

Iberions are often black-haired and can be picked out among a crowd by the low-dropping moustaches they occasionally sport. Among the weapons of Iberion origin are the quattro, a brass disk with four perpendicular hooking 'arms' utilised primarily by assassins. Most coastal towns in Iberia, such as Santa Sebilla, are constructed from whitewashed clay that, in the sunlight, glisten almost blinding white.

The Iberion coast was a popular raiding ground for Skandian raiders such as Erak Starfollower, who often raided the countryside, one of which resulted in Mikkel Fastblade's death. After the Treaty of Hallasholm, Iberion was one of the nations that complained that the Araluens were helping the Skandians raid their shores by providing their wolfships with favourable trading terms to provisions. Since the Skandians entered into a more lawful trade, such attacks were lessened, due to a major source of income coming from piracy (many Iberians seemingly fleeing their nation to escape the cruel reign of El Déspota), Iberion was the most vocal towards the Sea Wolves policing of the Stormwhite, Constant and Narrow Seas when Oberjarl Erak offered them defence from those the such a trade. This (combined with the many centuries of suffering the people of Iberia's coast had endured as a result of raiding Skandians) resulted in many Iberian pirates loathing the Skandians even greater than the Hungassi Tribes or the Magyarans - two other, pro-piracy nations that suffered greatly as a result of the new enforcement on the sea - and eventually climaxed in El Despiadado and his followers attempting to disgrace the Skandians after they stole Wolfwind, seeking vengeance for the thousands of Iberian vessels sunk by law keeping Sea Wolves. The Heron brotherband, alongside the Oberjarl, captured Despiadado and the majority of his small army of corsairs operating out of the coast of Sonderland, handing them over to the Hierarch's court in Livosk for trial and presumed hanging for their undeniable crimes. Erak also sent a message of the capital of Zidac, threatening the Despot El Déspota (who he suspected of have had a hand in Despiadado's plans) with severe consequences if any action was taken out against Skandia by Iberians.

At least during the reign of King Carlos, the official crest of Iberion is a griffin imprinted before a red-and-gold background. It also seemingly gained a reputation in meddling with foreign political problems, leading to people like Cassandra speaking cautiously when addressing the problems of her nation.

The Kingdoms of Araluen and Iberion, despite their different systems of royal succession (the way of succession in Iberion being a patriarchal system) are allies and travellers from Araluen pass through the nation every day, although Lord Anthony maintains a network of informants within Iberion, as well as Gallica and Teutlandt to keep him informed of any liable threat.

During the events of the Red Fox Rebellion, Iberion was experiencing a uprising from two naturally rich provinces seeking to secede from the nation to form their own state, something King Carlos refused to allow. In order of combat this insurrection, the government intended to hire mercenaries from Sonderland to reinforce their army in putting down their revolt. After the Red Fox Clan's insurgence, the survivors of Vikor Trask's band were put ashore on the coastline of Iberion.

Culture[]

Because Iberion isn't as close to Arrida as the Iberian Peninsula is to North Africa, it probably never experienced an Andalusian Period and has a culture more alike to the Gallica one. However, it has strong Toscanan influences as well, especially in the Iberian language. 

Iberion is home to fine craftsmen and artists and is fairly rich. However, many poor Iberians flee their situation and become pirates. These Iberian pirates are as feared in the whole of the Constant Sea as much as the Skandians are in the Stormwhite and Narrow Seas, although, like many sailors who embrace the dark crimes of piracy, most buccaneer Iberians, used to storming aboard unarmed traders with superior numbers in a violent bloodshed, have little stomach for open conflict with a well-trained fighting force. Such corsairs are often recognisable for being garbed in the loose, baggy trousers and long, belted overshirt style typical of the Iberians, and many pirates of such origin take immense pride in their nationality. Despite being ruthless criminals, however, the pirates of Iberion maintain deep senses of camaraderie between each other and if one of them, like their leader or a sailor abandons them, they will shun them and treat them with utter contempt.

The Iberian religion (or more specifically, the king's religion) doesn't allow the use of slaves. However, it is allowed to trade slaves to other peoples, such as the Arridi of Socorro, a small kingdom on the western coast of Arrida which has the largest slave market of the western part of the Continent. It is furthermore an ancient Iberian superstition that eyes painted upon the bow of their ships would all them to navigate their way through unfamiliar waters. The superstition continues to this day and are recognisable to many other countries. The people of Iberion, be they nobles, commoner or criminal, are noted to be highly superstitious and believe in a variety of demons and devils and even cutthroats like Juan hold to these beliefs.

Economy[]

  • Trade: Iberion has a lucky position at the mouth of the Constant Sea; all the trade to the eastern part of this sea has to pass by. Most of these ships dock in Iberion during their voyages (although the harbour of Al Shabah is also a strong competitor). 
  • Piracy: Although the Iberian soil is fertile and rich of ores, many poor Iberians become pirates to escape their situation. 

Cities[]

Only four Iberian cities have been mentioned so far:

  • Alto Bosque: A unimportant market town built on a high wooded hill.
  • Santa SebillaA smaller but richer town than Alto Bosque ten kilometers north of it. It is a center of fine craftmanship and designed out of gold and precious stones. The town holds a small militia force. Based on Sevilla.
  • Magala: A large city in the south of Iberion. A slave fleet is centered there, bringing in slaves from other countries and selling them off to buyers (mostly from Socorro). Based in Málaga.
  • Zidac: The Iberian Capital during the reign of Despot El Déspota. After the retrieval of Wolfwind, Erak, suspecting Déspota to have been involved with El Despiadado's plot, sent a message to the Despot threatening to send a fleet of Wolfships to block Zidac harbour if any action against Skandia was taken out by Iberians. It is unknown if Zidac continues to act as the capital during Carlos's rule.
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