Necia

Government

The Necian League is a Democratic Republic, comprised of sixty city-states of seafaring Men and Glauca, who have come together to work the seas in mutual cooperation. Each city-state is run with limited autonomy by a tribe who draws lots in their town forum every year to determine who will be their Chieftain. The Chieftain is a city-state's leader, but he also represents his tribe's interests when all Chieftains gather in the Beacon City of Demos, capital of the Necian League. Though usually lacking a strong central power, the Chieftains of the League may cast lots in times of duress to appoint one Chieftain with powers of Dictator, enabling quick decisions needed to defeat grave enemies.

Landmarks

• The Oratorium
• The Gatekeepers of the East
• The Beacon of Demos

Military

The Necian League is defended by a professional army and navy, scouted for ability at young ages and apprenticed to war heroes and veterans. The Men of Necia comprise the army, and the Glauca comprise the navy. It is common to have war expeditions in which the Navy escorts the Army to wage war on Necia's enemeies. There is a saying that if you sway where you stand, a Glaucan's word is law, but if you stand on solid earth, you obey a Man. This synergy of force has made the military a brutally effective projector of Necia's power. While not particuarly savage nor bloodthirsty, Necia wages war with regional parties on a consistent basis, to keep the nation enriched with resources, spoils, and slaves.