Republic of Targe

The **Republic of Targe** is an independent city-state founded in 547 ACR. Consisting of the capital city of Targe, and its surrounding area called The Verge.

The Repulic is ruled by Governor Lucien Bladeborn & his wife Zenia Kallistratos from Castle Severis.

Formerly, the area was a part of the Kingdom of Tirrenor. Known as The Verge, it was the fifth hold of the Kingdom.

Called the "Wild East", The Verge was the frontier of Tirrenor, far away from the central power of the King. The city of Targe is known for mercenaries, brothels, casinos, wineries, and other forms of debauchery. Mikael Asterius was its leader behind the scenes and encouraged these activities with his investments. Targe was home to the largest mercenary company in Tirrenor, the Sons of Aquinas. Asterius & the SOA marched into Blackwall hold in a failed coup attempt which led to their destruction.

After *The* *Crimson Mountains* campaign, Targe became an independent state after a popular revolution. Since declaring its independence, the people are experimenting with democracy, and moving in a more positive direction of innovation & economic growth.

## Revolution of Targe

In 546 ACR (*The Crimson Mountains* campaign), Targe underwent a revolution prompted by a religious movement called The Chasm.

The icon known as Tyrusz initiated a coup by spreading the Doctrine of Tyrusz, a manuscript which called for the end of noble rule and renunciation of the Creed of the Five Gods. Pinning the manuscript on every door in Targe, the people soon resonated with the philosophy after years of oppression from the ruling family House Andronikus.

Supplied with "sela petrae" explosives secretly imported from Blackwall, Tyrusz armed the followers of the Chasm and initiated an explosive revolution. This resulted in the death of Thaness Rana Andronikus and the Andronikus family, total destruction of the High Temple of Aquinas, and the partial destruction of Castle Severis.

## Reconstruction, Independence, and the Senate

Post-revolution, and post-*Crimson Mountains* campaign, Targe was in a vacuum of power. With the nobles killed, the Sons of Aquinas mercenaries disbanded, the High Temple destroyed, and Tyrusz disappearing, no clear power stood to make order. In tune with the philosophy of the Chasm, the people declared Targe independent and became the continent's first known democracy.

In 547 ACR, Targe elected their first governor. Lucien Bladeborn, the legendary mercenary, was perceived as a hero by the people and reluctantly accepted the job.

Controversy arose due to Bladeborn's marriage to Zenia Kallistratos, and therefore direct association with the ruling family of Tirrenor's Blackwall Hold. Some saw it is putting the nobles right back in charge, but Lucien's image as a legend and folk hero won out.

Along with the great writer Cervantes, Lucien helped to write & ratify Targe's new constitution. This included the founding of the Senate which gave common people representative government. Cervantes became the first speaker of the Senate. Under Bladeborn's rule, Targe was brought back to order & found new prosperity.

As of 555 ACR (*The Final Will* campaign), Targe has yet to hold new elections for Governor...