Marcon Alliance - Revision history

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Authenticity

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	[[Herbet Patric Galactis]], author of the [[Accepted Histories]] posited that the "Great Sun Gods" of Marconian legend were the [[Ancients]], the progenitor civilization of [[Antiquity]], and that the "fall" mentioned in the Marconian texts is the [[Fall of Roads]]. No concrete details in the Marconian religious book offer a chronology of the Age of Darkness, and may be an exaggeration. Much like the Dragon Clan, the story about the first emperor being a reincarnation was likely created to justify his claim to the throne.		[[Herbet Patric Galactis]], author of the [[Accepted Histories]] posited that the "Great Sun Gods" of Marconian legend were the [[Ancients]], the progenitor civilization of [[Antiquity]], and that the "fall" mentioned in the Marconian texts is the [[Fall of Roads]]. No concrete details in the Marconian religious book offer a chronology of the Age of Darkness, and may be an exaggeration. Much like the Dragon Clan, the story about the first emperor being a reincarnation was likely created to justify his claim to the throne.

	While no complete copies of the Bravkar survived to achieve scholarly study, it is believed a large portion of the [[]] was taken from the Marconian text.		While no complete copies of the Bravkar survived to achieve scholarly study, it is believed a large portion of the [[Solemnikatica]] was taken from the Marconian text.

	==Customs and practices==		==Customs and practices==

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	The exact meaning and origin of each Sanction shifted over time, but the twelve words became a mantra for the civilization, and were considered so holy they became used as a recognition code. Supposedly, only those who had "seen beyond" or [[Reincarnation\|reincarnated]] were allowed to speak the words, but in practice they were often chanted or sung by anyone who wished to be seen as devote.		The exact meaning and origin of each Sanction shifted over time, but the twelve words became a mantra for the civilization, and were considered so holy they became used as a recognition code. Supposedly, only those who had "seen beyond" or [[Reincarnation\|reincarnated]] were allowed to speak the words, but in practice they were often chanted or sung by anyone who wished to be seen as devote.

			Despite having only coalesced at the height of the Marconian civilization, the Sanctions are always described as having come first, or being "From the Beginning".

	===Authenticity===		===Authenticity===

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	[[Herbet Patric Galactis]], author of the [[Accepted Histories]] posited that the "Great Sun Gods" of Marconian legend were the [[Ancients]], the progenitor civilization of [[Antiquity]], and that the "fall" mentioned in the Marconian texts is the [[Fall of Roads]]. No concrete details in the Marconian religious book offer a chronology of the Age of Darkness, and may be an exaggeration. Much like the Dragon Clan, the story about the first emperor being a reincarnation was likely created to justify his claim to the throne.		[[Herbet Patric Galactis]], author of the [[Accepted Histories]] posited that the "Great Sun Gods" of Marconian legend were the [[Ancients]], the progenitor civilization of [[Antiquity]], and that the "fall" mentioned in the Marconian texts is the [[Fall of Roads]]. No concrete details in the Marconian religious book offer a chronology of the Age of Darkness, and may be an exaggeration. Much like the Dragon Clan, the story about the first emperor being a reincarnation was likely created to justify his claim to the throne.

			While no complete copies of the Bravkar survived to achieve scholarly study, it is believed a large portion of the [[]] was taken from the Marconian text.

	==Customs and practices==		==Customs and practices==

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	#Domination		#Domination

			The exact meaning and origin of each Sanction shifted over time, but the twelve words became a mantra for the civilization, and were considered so holy they became used as a recognition code. Supposedly, only those who had "seen beyond" or [[Reincarnation\|reincarnated]] were allowed to speak the words, but in practice they were often chanted or sung by anyone who wished to be seen as devote.

	===Authenticity===		===Authenticity===

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Religon

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	The first Emperor supposedly fathered all true Marcons, so the ancestor worship centers around tracing one's family line back to the original Emperor. Because every Marcon believes he can trace his bloodline back to the first Emperor, every Marcon has a legitimate claim to the throne; therefore, any citizen had the right to assassinate the Emperor and take his place, if he survived the attempt.		The first Emperor supposedly fathered all true Marcons, so the ancestor worship centers around tracing one's family line back to the original Emperor. Because every Marcon believes he can trace his bloodline back to the first Emperor, every Marcon has a legitimate claim to the throne; therefore, any citizen had the right to assassinate the Emperor and take his place, if he survived the attempt.

			The Marconian religion is underpinned by twelve special words called "Sanctions" which, in order, are as follows:

			#Manes
			#Sovran
			#Legation
			#Sciotheism
			#Autority
			#Ediction
			#Asatruzes
			#Preeminence
			#Elderdom
			#Transcendence
			#Obsignation
			#Domination


	===Authenticity===		===Authenticity===

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Economy

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	The central areas of the Marcon Alliance functioned on a strict command economy, but in practice this was largely something of a showpiece and not a true manner of operation. Every Marconian citizen was granted certain "entitlements" which amounted to a basic living stipends, while all the actual work was done by slaves. All of the land in the empire belonged to a relatively small number of Marconian citizens.		The central areas of the Marcon Alliance functioned on a strict command economy, but in practice this was largely something of a showpiece and not a true manner of operation. Every Marconian citizen was granted certain "entitlements" which amounted to a basic living stipends, while all the actual work was done by slaves. All of the land in the empire belonged to a relatively small number of Marconian citizens.

	In practice, this lead to a very poor standard of living for all but the most elite of Marcon citizens. The only way to attain any real wealth was to own land, and short of new territories being conquered, the land very seldom changed hands. All the skilled labor was done by slaves(with profits going to their masters), while all the land belonged to a small minority of the ultra-wealthy elites.		In practice, this lead to a very poor standard of living for all but the most elite of Marcon citizens. The only way to attain any real wealth was to own land, and short of new territories being conquered, the land very seldom changed hands. All the skilled labor was done by slaves (with profits going to their masters), while all the land belonged to a small minority of the ultra-wealthy elites.

	Life for a typical Marcon citizen involved squatting in dilapidated housing tenements and eating what food was handed out to them by the state. This was mostly grain, rice, and corn in significant quantities. They would eat some of this, and trade the rest for whatever they needed. Meat and fresh vegetables could be obtained depending on the season, but prices varied significantly. Spices were more highly-prized as a cheap way to add variety to the bland food; but as most Marcons lacked even basic cooking facilities, they mostly had to trade their meager rations at kitchens run by the more wealthy.		Life for a typical Marcon citizen involved squatting in dilapidated housing tenements and eating what food was handed out to them by the state. This was mostly grain, rice, and corn in significant quantities. They would eat some of this, and trade the rest for whatever they needed. Meat and fresh vegetables could be obtained depending on the season, but prices varied significantly. Spices were more highly-prized as a cheap way to add variety to the bland food; but as most Marcons lacked even basic cooking facilities, they mostly had to trade their meager rations at kitchens run by the more wealthy.

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Societal Structure and Caste System

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	==Societal Structure and Caste System==		==Societal Structure and Caste System==
	One interesting and sometimes baffling aspect of the Marcons, is their lack of an idea of racial purity. This is most likely because the Marcon Alliance began as a confederation of disparate city-states, each a melting pot in its own right, and lacking any central racial identity. Instead, the ~~marcons~~ founded their identity based on patrilineage. By the time they had branched out into the whole of the verse at the start of the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic Period]], in order to be considered a true Marcon (or Truemen, as they called themselves), one had to be able to trace their ancestry back not just to one of the founding states, but to the aristocracy. Of course, early Marconians tended to be quite prolific, so creating a citizenry in this way wasn't difficult.		One interesting and sometimes baffling aspect of the Marcons, is their lack of an idea of racial purity. This is most likely because the Marcon Alliance began as a confederation of disparate city-states, each a melting pot in its own right, and lacking any central racial identity. Instead, the Marcons founded their identity based on patrilineage. By the time they had branched out into the whole of the verse at the start of the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic Period]], in order to be considered a true Marcon (or Truemen, as they called themselves), one had to be able to trace their ancestry back not just to one of the founding states, but to the aristocracy. Of course, early Marconians tended to be quite prolific, so creating a citizenry in this way wasn't difficult.

	By the time of the dynastic era, the proliferation of Marconian citizens had become somewhat of an issue. Granted, much of this was solved by continuing to expand their territories and giving citizenry new lands to administrate. But it was still not clearing out the men fast enough. Marconian doctrine recognized only Marcons and slaves, and by divine right the Marcons were entitled to various things now in short supply. The solution to this problem was to create a new caste of men.		By the time of the dynastic era, the proliferation of Marconian citizens had become somewhat of an issue. Granted, much of this was solved by continuing to expand their territories and giving citizenry new lands to administrate. But it was still not clearing out the men fast enough. Marconian doctrine recognized only Marcons and slaves, and by divine right the Marcons were entitled to various things now in short supply. The solution to this problem was to create a new caste of men.

	Accounts differ on exactly how it came about, but sometime around the 23rd century before the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], Marcons began to draw a distinction between legitimate sons, and those born of casual assignation. Only intentionally-sired sons counted as citizens; those bred by accident, formed a third class, known as Burgmen. Burgmen had rights and status, but were not entitled to the same privileges as full Marcons.		Accounts differ on exactly how it came about, but sometime around the 23rd century before the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], Marcons began to draw a distinction between legitimate sons, and those born of casual assignation. Only intentionally-sired sons counted as citizens; those bred by accident formed a third class, known as Burgmen. Burgmen had rights and status, but were not entitled to the same privileges as full Marcons.

	Because Marcon law did not recognize marriage, the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate sons was not precisely what it was to the rest of the verse, but it counted for something none the less: a legitimate son was, in practice, one most favored by his father, and an illegitimate, one not desired, but acknowledged. Legitimate, or "True" sons were called "Truemen". An unacknowledged son was essentially orphaned (usually left to become a slave); and daughters, of course, were not mentioned at all.		Because Marcon law did not recognize marriage, the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate sons was not precisely what it was to the rest of the verse, but it counted for something none the less: a legitimate son was, in practice, one most favored by his father, and an illegitimate, one not desired, but acknowledged. Legitimate, or "True" sons were called "Truemen". An unacknowledged son was essentially orphaned (usually left to become a slave); and daughters, of course, were not mentioned at all.

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	===Currency===		===Currency===
	The Marcon Alliance had paper money, as well as minted coins in many denominations. In practice, money had very few uses. Most Marcons lived on the dole and used their stipend of grains to buy things. This might occasionally be traded for money when they had extra to spare. Also anyone doing odd jobs or favors would be paid n money.		The Marcon Alliance had paper money, as well as minted coins in many denominations. In practice, money had very few uses. Most Marcons lived on the dole and used their stipend of grains to buy things. This might occasionally be traded for money when they had extra to spare. Also anyone doing odd jobs or favors would be paid in money.

	The various slave communities tended to adopt their own informal currencies for internal use.		The various slave communities tended to adopt their own informal currencies for internal use.

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Trades=

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	Most Marcon armies were comprised principally of warrior-slaves, some even bred explicitly for this role. The slaves however only made up the infantry. Every officer had to be at least a Burgman, though Trustmen could sometimes become junior officers. Burgmen were preferred, and made up most of the officer corps. It was possible, though rare, for Burgmen to achieve a level of status equivalent to a Trueman by serving well enough.		Most Marcon armies were comprised principally of warrior-slaves, some even bred explicitly for this role. The slaves however only made up the infantry. Every officer had to be at least a Burgman, though Trustmen could sometimes become junior officers. Burgmen were preferred, and made up most of the officer corps. It was possible, though rare, for Burgmen to achieve a level of status equivalent to a Trueman by serving well enough.

	====Trades=====		====Trades====
	Most trade work was done by highly skilled slaves. A few of the otherwise idle Truemen took up pastimes such as painting or sculpting and became exceptionally skilled at it, producing some of the empire's finest works of art. ~~Burgemen~~ could train to do the most difficult aspects of skilled work, such as managing building sites or running stone quarries. In practice, these jobs were often little different from that of slave marshals; as the ~~Burgemen~~ in charge still seldom knew as much as the slaves doing the work.		Most trade work was done by highly skilled slaves. A few of the otherwise idle Truemen took up pastimes such as painting or sculpting and became exceptionally skilled at it, producing some of the empire's finest works of art. Burgmen could train to do the most difficult aspects of skilled work, such as managing building sites or running stone quarries. In practice, these jobs were often little different from that of slave marshals; as the Burgmen in charge still seldom knew as much as the slaves doing the work.

	~~There were a few professions only Burgemen or Truemen~~

			There were a few professions only Burgmen or Truemen could enter.

	===Currency===		===Currency===

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	====Soldiers====		====Soldiers====
	Most Marcon armies were comprised principally of warrior-slaves, some even ~~bread~~ explicitly for this role. The slaves however only made up the infantry. Every officer had to be at ~~leaste~~ a ~~Burgmen~~, ~~thought~~ Trustmen could sometimes become junior officers. Burgmen were preferred, and made up most of the officer ~~corpse~~. It was possible, though rare, for a Burgmen to achieve a level of status equivalent to a ~~Truemen~~ by serving well enough.		Most Marcon armies were comprised principally of warrior-slaves, some even bred explicitly for this role. The slaves however only made up the infantry. Every officer had to be at least a Burgman, though Trustmen could sometimes become junior officers. Burgmen were preferred, and made up most of the officer corps. It was possible, though rare, for Burgmen to achieve a level of status equivalent to a Trueman by serving well enough.

	====Trades=====		====Trades=====