Michele I
14-08-2007, 01:17
Official name: The Grand Duchy of McIntyre
Ruler: Grand Duchess Michele I
The constitutional monarchy Grand Duchy of McIntyre traces its origins back to the Knights Hospitallers in the Middle Ages. The leader of the group, Marcus Boas, settled near the Lake Audrey area c. CE 1392, and established a hospital and trading post. Over time Boas declared himself Grand Duke, and married the daughter of a local Moorish merchant. Through the centuries the Duchy has remained relatively separate from the rest of the world, and has enjoyed over 700 years of peace.
The last member of the Boas line to rule, Grand Duchess Michele, married Prince Leonard of the neighboring country of Dworkinia in a lavish ceremony. The royal couple shared interests in the arts and sciences, and looked forward to bringing their nation into the present day. However, the Grand Duke died of a tragic heart attack before their plans could be implemented. According to recent intelligence, the childless Grand Duchess has come out of semi-retirement and plans to strengthen her nation through trade and tourism. McIntyre is a strong supporter of human rights and environmentalism, and is a member of the UN.
Size: slightly smaller than New York State
Climate: pleasant and mild; short rainy season, low snowfall except in Mt. Gerzina range
Average Temperature: 85 degrees Fahrenheit in summer, 33 degrees Fahrenheit in winter
Terrain: mostly gently rolling uplands with broad, shallow valleys; uplands to slightly mountainous in the north; steep slope down to Hurtonelle flood plain in the southeast. Forests and some mountains. Several medium-sized lakes and marshes. One major and one minor river.
Lowest point: Lake Audrey
Highest point: Mt Gerzina
Natural resources: coal, iron, bauxite, salt, timber, arable land
Ruler: Grand Duchess Michele I
The constitutional monarchy Grand Duchy of McIntyre traces its origins back to the Knights Hospitallers in the Middle Ages. The leader of the group, Marcus Boas, settled near the Lake Audrey area c. CE 1392, and established a hospital and trading post. Over time Boas declared himself Grand Duke, and married the daughter of a local Moorish merchant. Through the centuries the Duchy has remained relatively separate from the rest of the world, and has enjoyed over 700 years of peace.
The last member of the Boas line to rule, Grand Duchess Michele, married Prince Leonard of the neighboring country of Dworkinia in a lavish ceremony. The royal couple shared interests in the arts and sciences, and looked forward to bringing their nation into the present day. However, the Grand Duke died of a tragic heart attack before their plans could be implemented. According to recent intelligence, the childless Grand Duchess has come out of semi-retirement and plans to strengthen her nation through trade and tourism. McIntyre is a strong supporter of human rights and environmentalism, and is a member of the UN.
Size: slightly smaller than New York State
Climate: pleasant and mild; short rainy season, low snowfall except in Mt. Gerzina range
Average Temperature: 85 degrees Fahrenheit in summer, 33 degrees Fahrenheit in winter
Terrain: mostly gently rolling uplands with broad, shallow valleys; uplands to slightly mountainous in the north; steep slope down to Hurtonelle flood plain in the southeast. Forests and some mountains. Several medium-sized lakes and marshes. One major and one minor river.
Lowest point: Lake Audrey
Highest point: Mt Gerzina
Natural resources: coal, iron, bauxite, salt, timber, arable land