The Sapphire Court - Marcheford

The Duchy of Marcheford

Current Statuses
    Weather: Warm and sunny, with some cool winds off the sea.
    Events: N/A

Ratings [84/100] (<--Total!)
    Duchy Rating: [77/100]
    Duke Alden Rating: [90/100]

Population [94/100]
    Total: [5/0] 613,003
    Happiness: [89/100] The people of Marcheford are a generally happy sort. The free education policy softens the lines between the classes, cutting down on crime and poverty. Duke Alden is also respected as a strong male figure. His people look to him for wisdom and guidance.
Economy [73/100]
    Taxes: [67/100] 25 gold pieces are required payment for every citizen. It is average as the people of Marcheford have never been known for excess.
    Exchequer: [7/0] 32,364 gold pieces line Marcheford's exchequer. Steering clear of needless spending (along with donations to the Academy from various patrons) has kept the exchequer healthy.
    Imports: [56/100] Marcheford only imports the necessities - food, iron, the occasional spices. They see no need for heavy perfumes, gemstones, or fine fabrics though.
    Exports: [89/100] Wine is the primary export and is rather popular throughout Adesia. Though a little more expensive, Marcheford wine is the best and will be found throughout all the duchies.

Technology [0/0]
    Researching: Application of gunpowder
    Researched: N/A (list of researched technology begins now)

Resources [64/100]
    Food Supply: [62/100] An adequate amount of food fills the Marcheford stores, though rations would be scanty if they were having to feed an entire army as well.
    Stone: [49/100] Slightly lacking. Many of the structures are wood instead of stone.
    Lumber: [58/100] Adequate, though the supply is being slowly depleted as more villages are built and therefore, more structures.
    Iron: [47/100] Iron ore mines are rare in Marcheford, making it an important import from Benthey.
    Luxury: [85/100] The greatest luxury in Marcheford is wine, which is a very important export and brings in a solid stream of gold. However, it is one of the only luxuries in Marcheford, though there are those that seek out the finer things in life.
    Buildings: [83/100] The buildings of Marcheford are simple in design and all serve a purpose, but are beautiful nonetheless.

Military [1/0]
    Status: Standing calvary, moderately trained. Infantry would have to be recruited to go to war.
    Footmen: None at this time
    Cavalry: 3,256
    Archers: 2,987

Diplomacy [0/0]
    Status: At Peace
    Treaties: N/A
    Enemies: N/A