The Dolv Republic

The Dolv Republic is one of the few democratic nations in the world, however it is the only nation that has little to no class or caste system within it's society, nor any other dividing factors to speak of, being by far the most egalitarian nation in Pallacia. It's populace is honest, accepting hard working, and have strong traditions debating back to before recorded history. The people follow the ancient religion of Animism, and have a deep respect for nature, as well as other living beings. It's main international position, is a trade partner, known for exporting food stuffs and agricultural products.

## Political Structure

The Dolv Republic's government is based in the belief that everyone, be it man or woman, is to be represented, and that every creed must be shown. Due to this, every member tribe of the Republic appoints, elects or otherwise choses a representative to travel to the capitol once a year, though most end up serving a period of 5-10 years rather than a single year. These representatives make up the Representatives Chamber, the main governing body of the Republic.

The members of the Representatives Chamber then elect a Chamber Leader (though they receive no new title outside of Representative). This Chamber Leader is permitted to break ties, and make executive decisions that require a majority Chamber approval. All other motions in the Chamber require a 3/4 vote to pass.

Something unique to the Republic, is it's lack of a uniform court system. While every other nation has at least a core of common legal code or framework, the Dolv Republic relies entirely on local justice to get things done. Each tribe deals with the law in their own manner. Some appoint legal councils, other form patrols out of militia units, while some leave it upto the citizens to uphold the law, or rely on social codes of conduct.

## Social Structure

The only real 'structure' to the Republic, is the government and general leadership in the nation. Overall there is little difference between one group or another, as nearly the entire nation is based around humble and hard work.

## Military Structure

The military forces for the Republic of Dolv have largely based around a militia model since the Jokkak invasion. Each community trains and equips a small force, typically armed with little more than their own farming tools, and given extremely basic training. In times of war, each of these forces are sent to the capitol of Gron Ulra, or another location chosen by the Representatives Chamber. Militia leadership is appointed by the Chamber leader, but can be overturned in a 2/3 vote. This army, estimated by outside sources to be up to 200,000 warriors or even more depending on how many men and women are called upon, is designed to used near exclusively for defense of the Republic.

## Political Identity

The Republic is largely self contained and, while trading extensively with outside powers as far as Alrone, largely stays out of international politics, in large part due to it's heavily decentralized and local power base not wanting to, or being capable of outside power projection.

## Geography and Territory

The Republic of Dolv is largely made of wetlands, were extensive farming takes places. However vast stretches of the nation are also covered by Tropical and Temperate Rainforests. The nation itself is warmer, especially in the south of the nation which is known for hot temperatures. The entirety of the Republic has heavy rainfall, and extremely fertile soil, which allows for land scale agriculture.

## Relationships

Dolv largely remains somewhat isolationist political, preferring to keep to itself, a product of the weak power of the central governing bodies, and the very localized culture. In somewhat stark contrast, Dolv's ports are known as some of the friendliest and busiest in all of Pallacia, despite it's somewhat poor trading position, and a willingness to trade with anyone.

## Culture and Values

The citizens of the Dolv Republic are near entirely made of what any other nation would considering the lowest class of society. However unlike in other nations, where wealthy nobles or warrior priests might be the ones with power, in the Dolv Republic, it is the common citizen. Physical labor, personal feats and more practical skills are valued, such as fishing, farming and mining. Another fact of life in the Dolv Republic that stands in sharp contrast to the rest of Pallacia, is the completely and totally egalitarian nature of the populace. While foreigners may be treated with some initial distrust, the citizens of the Republic are well known for being kind, fair, honest and accepting to all.

Despite this, many outsiders have come to see the tribal people of the Republic as primitive or savage, due to their appearance, and their structures. The people of the Republic wear simple clothing, often just enough to cover up the chest and genitals, or provide some basic warmth and protection. Government and higher ranked officials are known to wear somewhat fancier apparel, however this is still extremely modest and plain compared to those of similar rank elsewhere. In even starker contrast to the nations and peoples of Pallacia, buildings in the Republic, are extraordinarily plain and simple, even in the capitol. One visitor, hailing from the Takahakie Empire, commented during a trip to the Republic capitol that "I could not tell the difference between the houses of government and the houses of the people".

Despite this, the Republic's citizens tend to be proud of themselves and their families, especially in their own accomplishments, whether as an individual or community. Following the Jokkak invasion, a stronger common identify would be forged throughout the nation, as the people were forced to band together. This greater sense of a common community from the wetlands in the capitol of Gron Ulra, to the vast jungles of Yvalynzitl, has allowed for the nation to stand united, and increasingly, as a single people.