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Formed from the ashes of the [[Windman Empire]], many of the Empire's ways of life still live on in Gallantria. Rebuilt by Empoeror Shalt, the Gallantrian Empire strugges to endure through difficult times since the Greater Races war. Gallantria’s Capital city is East Gallans. | Formed from the ashes of the [[Windman Empire]], many of the Empire's ways of life still live on in Gallantria. Rebuilt by Empoeror Shalt, the Gallantrian Empire strugges to endure through difficult times since the Greater Races war. Gallantria’s Capital city is East Gallans. | ||
==Military== | ==Military== | ||
The Gallantrain Army fills its ranks by conscripting every able bodied citizen at the age of 15 to the age of 21. Upon turning 21, exceptional soldiers can choose to remain enlisted. Post military service, many Gallantrians go back to thier former lives, but are allowed to keep the weapons of their service, meaning in times of emergency, the empire can conscript a large already armed force with relative ease. This came in very handy during the Greater Races war, and further during the Gallantrian unification wars that followed. | The Gallantrain Army fills its ranks by conscripting every able bodied citizen at the age of 15 to the age of 21. Upon turning 21, exceptional soldiers can choose to remain enlisted. Post military service, many Gallantrians go back to thier former lives, but are allowed to keep the weapons of their service, meaning in times of emergency, the empire can conscript a large already armed force with relative ease. This came in very handy during the Greater Races war, and further during the Gallantrian unification wars that followed. | ||
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===Landsknect=== | ===Landsknect=== | ||
A Gallantrian Landsknecht is a soldier of the highest prestige within the empire. They form close knit units that that act as home guards for their home provinces. Landsknecht in particular are elite soldiers who, through dedication, years of service, and valiant acts on the battlefield have been granted a small non-inheritable title, of "Landsknecht" or "land servant". This title confers upon commoners the ability to own property within the empire, and opens avenues for further advancement within the upper echelons of society. Upon the death of a Landsknecht, the family must turn any property owned back over to the empire, if a properly titled heir does not exist, in which the spouse receives a pension until his or her death. | A Gallantrian Landsknecht is a soldier of the highest prestige within the empire. They form close knit units that that act as home guards for their home provinces. Landsknecht in particular are elite soldiers who, through dedication, years of service, and valiant acts on the battlefield have been granted a small non-inheritable title, of "Landsknecht" or "land servant". This title confers upon commoners the ability to own property within the empire, and opens avenues for further advancement within the upper echelons of society. Upon the death of a Landsknecht, the family must turn any property owned back over to the empire, if a properly titled heir does not exist, in which the spouse receives a pension until his or her death. | ||
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| Gallantrian Empire | ||
| Full Name | The Great Empire of Gallantria | |
| Demonym | Gallantrian | |
| Capital City | East Gallans; West Gallans | |
| Ruler | Emperor Shalt; Loudin Stirling | |
| Population | Approx 800,000 | |
| Location | Northern Windman continent | |
Formed from the ashes of the Windman Empire, many of the Empire's ways of life still live on in Gallantria. Rebuilt by Empoeror Shalt, the Gallantrian Empire strugges to endure through difficult times since the Greater Races war. Gallantria’s Capital city is East Gallans.
Military
The Gallantrain Army fills its ranks by conscripting every able bodied citizen at the age of 15 to the age of 21. Upon turning 21, exceptional soldiers can choose to remain enlisted. Post military service, many Gallantrians go back to thier former lives, but are allowed to keep the weapons of their service, meaning in times of emergency, the empire can conscript a large already armed force with relative ease. This came in very handy during the Greater Races war, and further during the Gallantrian unification wars that followed.
Landsknect
A Gallantrian Landsknecht is a soldier of the highest prestige within the empire. They form close knit units that that act as home guards for their home provinces. Landsknecht in particular are elite soldiers who, through dedication, years of service, and valiant acts on the battlefield have been granted a small non-inheritable title, of "Landsknecht" or "land servant". This title confers upon commoners the ability to own property within the empire, and opens avenues for further advancement within the upper echelons of society. Upon the death of a Landsknecht, the family must turn any property owned back over to the empire, if a properly titled heir does not exist, in which the spouse receives a pension until his or her death.
The weapons of a Landsknecht are varied. The majority use long spears for defense and crossbows for ranged offense. More experienced soldiers, called Doppelsöldner (the receive double payment), wield halberds and greatswords. All Landsknect also carry a shortsword called a Katzbalger and shield for close quarter melee combat.
History
Gallantria was founded from the ashes of the human Windman Empire. Having been assailed for over a century by invading barbarians from the Aeg Continent and the rise of local lords who's power superseded the emperor's, the Windman Empire was unable to maintain it's presence and collapsed. Centuries of bloody war followed, and from the chaos the militaristic Gallantrian empire formed, with Emperor Odoacer I being crowned by priests of Bûhna in Year Not Correctly Given: year parameter must be numeric, reckon parameter must be "dr", "we", "gwr", or "fd". See http://keedrah.wiki/Template:Date.. .
Wars with the Canton Kingdom
Through it's history, Gallantria clashed several times with the Canton Kingdom. These border disputes were normally instigated by the Empire trying to expand territory. As the two large countries consolidated, relations remained cool, until after the Greater Races War. With Gallantria busy rebuilding, and King James V of the Canton Kingdom taking a distinctly non-expansionist stance, the shared borders have remained quiet.
War with the Continental Elves
The first clashes with the Continental Elves began some time around 450 DR when Gallantrians tried settling the Great Forest east of Gallans. This began over 600 years of on and off hostilities with the Continental Elves that didn't abate until after the Greater Races War. Their current emperor, Shalt, has worked tirelessly to rebuild the tattered empire after the Greater Races War almost 30 years ago.
Greater Races War
Thomas Hayze, Death of imperial family, windfall.
Gallantria, has proven to be the instigator of many wars, including a centuries long bloody war with the Continental Elves. The reunification was short lived, as governing the massive empire proved difficult. Shalt recently split the empire into two administrative districts.