Thancmar

Thancmar is a meritocracy run by the elected leaders of each crafting tradition, which then elect the Artisan, who is responsible for diplomacy and many other executive duties. it has a history of invention and much of the worlds clockwork and scientific advancement has been carried out by the bright minds of this country.

The Arma are the name of the guards peacekeepers in the cities

The Conclave is the name of the ruling council

Elected every 5 years, the Conclave are only elected by those who are in their discipline

There are eight major disciplines that vote for The Conclave, any crafting that does not fall under these guilds affords no political power.

Every major city has a Guildhouse for all the guilds. These houses organize and provide support to local guild members and a place to gather as a community. They are often placed in advantageous locations for their craft or duties.

The Aracventis have their guild house in the center of every major city where with an Artisan state building attached to it.

The Fortia
Anything with metals/forges

The Apothia
Anything that uses herbs includes Painters, absorbed the brewers guild 30 years ago.

The Wiven
Anything that uses thread/looms it absorbed the tanner and leatherworking guilds 40 years ago

The Arcia
Anything that uses magic

The Asrelli
Anything that uses lumber, wood absorbed the shipwrights and stonemasons guild 5 years ago.

The Clonori
Anything related to clockwork, gears and intricate metals has recently expanded to gunpowder inventions including simple guns.

The Satira
Anything that is related to killing beasts or monsters also a major part of the standing army of Thancmar.

Every place with a Satira Guildhouse has a bounty board where thrillseekers and those proficient with violence can get paid for keeping the rest of the populace safe.

The Kenori
Anything to do with food production and food management

The Arcaventis
Keepers of lore, records and bankers

Notable Cities
Linden

Jolien

Mariska

Struick

Verhesen - Capital

Mellema

Tissing

Zernitz

Berthune - Controlled by The Wiven