Summary - Naturalist government run by a council representing Druidic, Elven and Thule interests.
History
The Gian confederacy is a nature worshiping nation north of Lothia. Population is mixed elf/human with heavy Thule influences since the Jade empire its neighbor broke away from the rest of the Thule empire.
People
Elvin/human mix.
There are 3 clear factions. The Elvin population, the naturalist humans, and the Thulish humans. Thule contingent is relatively recent addition after becoming a major trade partner to Jade Empire after it broke ties with Thule proper.
Law
Only citizens have full protection under law. Any citizen can challenge via duel. DUeling is highly ritualized expensive and often in fields such as philosophy or science as well as strengths of arms. The code is written so that the cost of dueling is quite high on participants even if they win so that only the truly aggrieved will challenge. Code Dueleo was taken from the Elvin implementation so it is very formalized and there is a year between the challenge and resolution. FOr lesser crimes and infractions there is a magisterial system but the code is used as a field of higher appeal.
Religion
Druidic, nature aspected, and ancestor worship.
Magic
Psionics are more common than magic among those of thule blood.
Classical magic is common among Elves.
Naturalist human has a blend of hedge magic and some classic.
Government
The council sets down the code of law. Cities are run by a council representing Druidic, Thule and Elven interests. Smaller towns often have a ranger lord instead of a council. There is strong mercantile influence in councils in cities but the ultimate authority is still the council and that causes some friction occasionally as the council regulate economic development heavily.
Military service
Military is mixed gender all volunteer army. Both men and women serve at all levels. Service is required for anyone seeking political office.
Sexuality
Homosexuality is rare in rural areas but widely accepted in metropolitan areas.
Culture
Each city has parkland equal in size to residential areas. This is required by druidic law.