Principality of Brodon

This member of the Empire is actually a series of smaller islands all ruled by Prince Lonat Raineus, and each island in the Principality is ruled by a member of the royal family. The area has always been ruled using a caste system where by who you are born to matters above all else. Males of royal birth find jobs in the operations of the Principality. The more favor one has with the High Prince the better the job, title and lands a royal is likely to have. Royal females are considered currency to be used to try and climb the intricate ladder of influence within the principality. The right marriage can open up all sorts of new possibilities.

Non-royal males typically follow in their father’s footsteps regarding the vocation they will follow. The only other option that most have is to volunteer for either one of many royal houses as a soldier or join the Imperial Marines. Non-royal women are usually married off similar to royal women, but the benefits to her and her family are much less impressive.

The population is almost exclusively human. The tiny number of people from other races either work for the Empire or have some unique talent that one of the royals was willing to pay for. Sometimes this can be the simple novelty of having a non-human retainer.

Trade with the Principality is different as well. The Emperor and his direct family are considered royals by those of the Principality. As such at least one of the Emperor’s family is always married into one of the prominent families. All trading is sanctioned by the high prince and leading members of the trade guilds are of royal blood.