Thyconium

# **City State of Thyconium**

*Status: Official Tier-2 Settlement*

Founder: High Councilor Farboid of house Hamilvar

*“Organisation, direction, purpose, unity, prosperity.”*

### JOIN THYCONIUM TODAY!

Thyconium is always looking to welcome people - whether you are a builder, a fighter, a politician, a merchant, a guildmaster or other - all abilities are needed and fit into the growing society. Want to rule the waves? Or perhaps help create a mighty city? Thyconium is for you.

Council positions are also available for ambitious people looking to help plan for the future. Positions could include head of military and defense, head of business and commerce, head of city attractiveness and architecture, head of agriculture.

## **Laws**

### Rules

1. Do not murder your countrymen
2. Do not steal from your countrymen
3. Do not grief the town

### Guidelines

1. Respect your fellow countrymen
2. Resolve your disputes in the presence of the council
3. Avoid creating issues with other states outside the affairs of the council
4. Respect the land, replant your trees, try to keep the landscape pure

## **Citizens**

* Farboid Hamilvar - High Councillor
* RedYssel - Councillor, Head of Agriculture
* Sir\_Clifton
* Cracker
* Heisenburg
* Briar
* Buick

## **Culture**

### Lore & Culture

The city state of Thyconium is the northernmost town in the region of Ageos. Sharing historical ties with its regional neighbours, Thyconium is certainly considered to be culturally Ageosi. Thyconium shares its language, religion, a common history and ethnic ancestry with the other Ageosi states. However, many of its cultural traits are entirely unique in comparison with all other Ageosi states.

Thyconium had originally been founded as a colony by the long forgotten grand city of Myros. Thyconium was founded late in the prominent years of Myros, near the time of its destruction. Separated from the rest of the region by mountains and by the Thykrates river, Thyconium developed its own seafaring culture, holding great interest in trade and commerce. Wealth, prosperity, construction, defense, foreign relations and influence are great points of focus for the Thyconians. The mountains adjacent to the town provide access to ores, while wood and food can be obtained from the forests to the south.

Directly to the north of Thyconium, across the sea, lies the land of Scydonia. The warlike tribes and pastoral settlements here are an imminent threat to the livelihood of the Ageosi, and Thyconium lies on the very forefront. Strong defenses will, therefore, be vital.

It Is strongly encouraged that all citizens of Thyconium establish their own business. This can be anything from a stall on one’s property selling some specific goods, to full blown establishments such as guilds. The most profitable businesses are likely those that are most unique.

### Governance

The council of Thyconium is the ruling aristocratic body of the city state. While any citizen with enough determination can take a seat on the council, wealth and social reputation in the town are key factors to being the more influential. The high councilor has the last say on state and city matters, however it is his responsibility to make decisions based upon discussion and advice of the council.

Each council member takes up a leading role for improving some aspect of the city. There may be a council responsible for fortifications, military preparation, business / commerce, city attractiveness, or any other specialty.

### Properties

Each citizen has the right to own a single property. Additional properties may be granted for different projects or guild propositions, and must be approved. Land in the city is considered to be highly valuable, and city attractiveness is a long term plan to attract foreign investment, business, tourism and trade. It is encouraged that the cultural style is adopted when constructing houses and other facilities on properties.

### Religion

Ageosi religion is a widely influential force in the realm (see The Ageosi Pantheon). Thyconium, being an Ageosi settlement, closely identifies with the region’s gods and legends. The patron god of Thyconium is Myrodan Altais, the god of the sea. He is the most powerful of all the gods, and is critical especially to seafaring people such as Thyconians. Sacrifices are made in the temple of Myrodan before voyages in order to ensure safe passage along his ocean plains, lest one may be overtaken by the waves, storms, or colossal beasts below.

### Navy

As a thalassocratic state, Thyconium commenced the construction of its navy early into the days of its existence. Thyconian ships tend to contain an enclosed deck for crew, and are often as wide as they are high, ignoring the sails. These trireme-style ships may be used for trade, military or resource acquisition operations. The following ships have been constructed:

### Architecture

Thyconium architecture is shaped by both the Ageosi cultural influence, as well as the resources that are locally abundant. Oak and spruce logs are often used for building framework, and planks are often used in walls. Stone brick is a staple for building foundations. Roofs are generally tiled stonework, either a mix of granite and stone or diorite and stone, of varying degrees of steepness.

More grand structures such as on the acropolis may contain minerals such as quartz, diorite, granite and andesite. These minerals are prized above stone and wood, and are considered worthy of structures for the divines.