Venice (Principia Moderni III Map Game)

The Venetian Republic is a Mediterranean nation, based from the island-city of Venice, in northeastern Italy.

History

 * Main article: History of the Venetian Republic pre-15th century
 * Main article: History of Venice

15th Century
After the death of Doge Antonio Venier on 23 January 1400 an election was held by the for the position of Doge. Michiel Roscol was elected, this was unusual as he came from a quite obscure family and as a result ended up with quite some immediate opposition. The early years of his leadership involved key events such as the conquest of Epirus in 1402, the treaty of Aegina, the crushing of the Bastard's Rebellion, the division of the Duchy of Athens and innovation in the economy. Relations with the Byzantine Empire were improved and an alliance was forged, other key allies of Venice during this time were Hungary, Castile, the Papal States and Hainaut-Holland.

Politics

 * Main article: Politics of Venice

Venice has been a hegemonic republic since 697 when the republic first came into being. The Doge of Venice, currently Christofo Roscol since 1427, is Venice's head of state. The Doge is elected by the Maxór Conségio once the old Doge dies or steps down. Venice has no constitution. However, there are various complex checks and measures designed to keep the Doge and other politicians in line.

Government

 * Maxór Conségio - Great Council
 * ... Conségio - Minor Council
 * ... - Quarantia
 * ... - Signoria
 * ... - Consiglio dei Pregadi
 * ... - Council of Ten

Military



 * Infantry is Mercenaries
 * 4000 Ships in Fleet (Venetian navy doubles as a military and merchant navy, all ships are designed both to trade as well as fight)
 * 2400 galleys (for use on coasts and seas, not ocean ready)
 * 1600 cogs (for use on long distance voyages, not oar ships)

Colonies


Venice maintains several vassal colonies in the Mediterranean.

Aegina
Aegina has been under Venetian control for a relatively short time, prior to this they were under control of the Duchy of Athens. In 1402, the Treaty of Aegina was signed on the islands, bringing a period of peace between the Ottomans and the Roman-Venetian alliance. In the Venetian civil war, Aegina sided with the Roscols but was conquered by Naxos. When the war ended in the favour of the Roscols, Aegina remained a vassal of Naxos.

The vassal colony is administered by two Rettore of local descent who both act as governors, with the same rights, powers and responsibilities for the island. The Rettore are appointed by the government in Venice. The colony has its own local laws however most of the economic side of their laws are limited due to Venice wanting to maintain a monopoly on its business practices. Military defences in the form of ships and guards are supplied by Naxos in return for the vassalage of Aegina.

Their relation with Venice has been good for the most part with the island benefiting from the influx of coin they get from Venetian sailors who spend their wages there. Concerning their neighbours, Aegina has mixed relations. Many in the Venetian colony of Athens still view Aegina as part of their territory although after the crushing of the Bastards Rebellion, the threat has decreased. To the west lies Roman Greece, Aegina has good relations with the Romans and does a reasonable amount of local trade with them. In the east is Naxos, which currently defends and asks for tribute from Aegina, relations with them are mixed due to the complex relationships of the civil war.

Aegina is a small island in Greece with a small population and a few important ports, it lies in the Saronic Gulf. The capital of the island is a town of the same name, the town has a port which is an important Greek trade port as well as working as a place of rest for the ships of Venice's huge fleet.

The island is fruitful, producing grains and figs as its only primary products, these are mostly traded with Venice and Constantinople however some remain and are used in local and regional trading. The economy isn't very diverse, with most people working the fields or managing the basic amenities in the port town. However, there are many inns and taverns that generate revenue from the ships that dock at the island.

The island is populated by Greeks who speak Greek and are largely Orthodox Christians. There is no real form of local education. However, the clergy try to spread knowledge throughout the community.

Athens
Once part of the Duchy of Athens until The Bastards Rebellion, Athens is jointly ruled with the Roman Empire by Venice, although Venice acts as its primary de jure and de facto protector. In 1403 the new joint sovereignty was agreed to by the Venetian and Roman governments. During the civil war Athens first sided with the Pieromo faction although Athens was subsequently conquered but was won back and then reconquered by forces loyal to Roscol. The city is recovering from its central point in the civil war in Greece.

The city is ruled by two Poténsa, each with equal powers and right to veto the other, one appointed by the Venetians and one appointed by the Romans. Laws in Athens tend to be a mixture of copycat laws to try and fit in between the Romans and Venetians. Specifically when it comes to trade, where they act as one of the major cross-over ports between Venice and Constantinople. Athens has ships and guards supplied by Naxos in return for tribute and favourable regulations on Naxian trade.

Athens has a moderate relation with Venice. Most people neither hate Venice nor like it and many tend to base their feelings on the current conditions they are under. On its local relations many Athenians in the city have negative feelings concerning Athens being reduced to a city when it was once a strong semi-independent duchy, these feelings put shadows on relations with Venice, Aegina and the Romans. Athens is subject to Naxos, as they were vassalised by them in the civil war, and feels indifferent to them as they do to Venice although many important figures wish the city to not have two masters.

Athens is a section of land on the coast of the Saronic Gulf. There are several towns and a good level of population in the area. The capital of the area is the city of Athens, which is directly linked to various ports on the coastal land, most importantly Porto Leone which is a major trade port as well as a major base for Venetian ships.

The lands around Athens are used for agriculture, grain fields and olive groves being the main ways land is used. Cheese is also produced heavily by the rural economy. The larger settlements like Porto Leone and Athens also have a good amount of artisans which produce various products that are used locally and traded. One of the largest and fastest growing sections of the Athenian economy is the trading sector, as more and more seek to be involved in the growing trade influence that Athens is exerting over both its locality and the Mediterranean.

The city is populated by a Greek majority with significant Venetian and Latin minority groups, in the rural areas almost everyone is Greek. Whereas Greek is universal in the rural areas, languages spoken in the city vary greatly, but Greek is dominant followed by Vèneto. Most people are Orthodox Christians across the entire territory although Catholicism is growing in number in the city. For those who can pay, there are masters who can tutor and educate in various matters however there is no official system of education and the clergy try to spread knowledge throughout the community.

Economy



 * Roscol Bank - State and Unified (combined) Bank (est ????)
 * English Branch - Unified (retail) Bank (est 1402)
 * Hainaunt-Holland Branch - Unified (Investment) Bank (est 1404)


 * State
 * Unified (combined)
 * Commercial (retail)
 * Merchant (investment)

Trade
Venice is a member of the Mediterranean Trade League, along with Rome and the Mamluks.

Currency
The Venetian Ducato is used far and wide by a variety of countries due to its stability and ability to be used in trades with Venice.

Reformed currency (coming soon):
 * Ducato - this coin stays the same value - trade coin (not to be devalued)
 * One ducato - ~1/8 ounce coin - 1/8 ounce of gold - 165.00 value
 * Lira - Six lire to the ducat - common use coin
 * One lira - ~1/4 ounce coin - 1/48 ounce of gold - 27.50 value
 * Two lire - ~1/4 ounce coin - 1/24 ounce of gold - 55 value
 * Three lire - ~1/4 ounce coin - 1/16 ounce of gold - 82.50 value
 * Grosso - Five grosso to the lira - common use coin
 * One grosso - ~1/4 ounce coin - 1/4 ounce of silver - 5.25 value
 * Soldo - Four soldi to the grosso, 20 soldi to the lira - common use coin
 * One soldo - ~1/4 ounce coin - 1/16 ounce of silver - 1.31 value
 * Denaro - 12 denari to the soldo, 240 denari to the lira - common use coin
 * One denaro - ~1/4 ounce coin - 1/192 ounce of silver - 0.11 value
 * Three denari - ~1/4 ounce coin - 1/64 ounce of silver - 0.33 value
 * Six denari - ~1/4 ounce coin - 1/32 ounce of silver - 0.66 value
 * Quartarolo - Four quartaroli to the denari, 960 quartaroli to the lira - common use coin
 * One quartarolo - ~1/8 ounce coin - 1/8 ounce of copper - 0.03 value

Ordinary wage for comparison:
 * Current yearly wage of an ordinary worker - 15 lire, three grossi, one soldo or 313 soldi
 * Current monthly wage of an ordinary worker - one lira, one grosso, two soldi or 26 soldi
 * Current weekly wage of an ordinary worker - one grosso, two soldi or six soldi
 * Current daily wage of an ordinary worker - one soldo

Population
Total - 2,699,000 (1430)


 * Venetian Republic - 1,251,100
 * Veneto - 620,100
 * Urban - 115,300
 * Venexia - 71,400
 * Cioxa - 10,200
 * Trevixo - 8100
 * Basan - 5100
 * San Dona - 5100
 * Schio - 4100
 * Castelfranco Venexia - 3100
 * Montebelluna - 3100
 * Conejan - 3000
 * Oderzo - 2100
 * Rural - 504,800
 * Porto Tolle - 17,600
 * Urban - 1100
 * Porto Tolle - 1100
 * Rural - 16,500
 * Istra - 204,800
 * Urban - 17,400
 * Pola - 6100
 * Rovinj - 4100
 * Porenzo - 2000
 * Pisino - 1100
 * Dignano - 1100
 * Cittanova - 1000
 * Umago - 1000
 * Buie - 1000
 * Rural - 187,400
 * Epirus Free Ports - 47,600
 * Urban - 15,500
 * Preveza - 6200
 * Titani - 5200
 * Saranda - 4100
 * Rural - 32,100
 * Peloponnese - 24,400
 * Urban - 10,200
 * Argos - 6100
 * Corone - 1100
 * Navarino - 1000
 * Chora - 1000
 * Modone - 1000
 * Rural - 14,200
 * Attica - 336,600
 * Urban - 61,200
 * Menidi - 9100
 * Marathon - 8200
 * Chalandri - 7100
 * Marousi - 6200
 * Pallini - 6100
 * Agia Paraskevi - 6100
 * Voula - 5100
 * Kifisia - 5100
 * Spata - 4100
 * Irakleio - 4100
 * Rural - 275,400


 * Epirote Republic - 372,900
 * Epirus - 372,900
 * Urban - 21,000
 * Ioannina - 11,200
 * Argyrokastro - 2000
 * Konitsa - 1100
 * Metsovo - 1100
 * Himarra - 1000
 * Filippiada - 1000
 * Filiates - 1000
 * Orikum - 1000
 * Paramythia - 1000
 * Delvino - 1000
 * Rural - 351,900


 * Venetian Empire - 1,075,000
 * Aegina - 3000
 * Urban - 2000
 * Aegina - 1000
 * Kypseli - 1000
 * Rural - 1000
 * Athens - 145,400
 * Urban - 59,400
 * Athens - 17,400
 * Porto Leone - 9200
 * Peristeri - 7100
 * Kallithea - 5200
 * Glyfada - 5100
 * Egaleo - 4100
 * Ilioupoli - 4100
 * Petroupoli - 3100
 * Agia Varvara - 2100
 * Chaidari - 2000
 * Rural - 86,000
 * Candia - 353,800
 * Urban - 46,900
 * Candia - 17,600
 * La Canea - 5200
 * Rethymnon - 4200
 * Ierapetra - 3200
 * Peza - 3100
 * Agios Nikolaos - 3100
 * Hersonissos - 3100
 * Gazi - 3100
 * Evangelismos - 2200
 * Sitia - 2100
 * Rural - 306,900
 * Corfu - 33,600
 * Urban - 11,200
 * Corfu - 4100
 * Kokkini - 1100
 * Kynopiastai - 1000
 * Karousades - 1000
 * Palaiokastritsa - 1000
 * Thinali - 1000
 * Agros - 1000
 * Ypsos - 1000
 * Rural - 22,400
 * Kaffa - 339,300
 * Urban - 42,000
 * Kaffa - 10,300
 * Bata - 9300
 * Caulita - 7200
 * Mapa - 6200
 * Lusta - 3100
 * Cembalo - 3100
 * Soldaia - 2100
 * Solkhat - 1000
 * Kalamita - 1000
 * Rural - 297,300
 * Naxos - 31,900
 * Urban - 13,400
 * Naxos - 2200
 * Santorini - 2100
 * Ermoupoli - 2100
 * Syros - 2000
 * Tinos - 1100
 * Paros - 1000
 * Mykonos - 1000
 * Andros - 1000
 * Milos - 1000
 * Rural - 18,500
 * Negroponte - 102,800
 * Urban - 20,600
 * Negropont - 10,300
 * Aliveri - 3100
 * Psachna - 2000
 * Karystos - 1100
 * Oreoi - 1100
 * Limni - 1000
 * Istiaia - 1000
 * Eretria - 1000
 * Rural - 82,200
 * Ragusa - 65,200
 * Urban - 9100
 * Ragusa - 8100
 * Ragusavecchia - 1000
 * Rural - 56,100