Maritime Republic of Hansa

Summary
The Isle of Hansa is a small artificial island along isotherm of the Osterium Sea, southwest of Myrtana and Dubris; and off the northern coast of Rohel in Sparwood. It is a Barony within the Fjarldom of Aatyeli and is ruled by Baron Henry Chamberlain. It has a small population of between 10-15 residents and an economy that consists of mostly agriculture, mining as well as a domestic alcohol and beverages industry.

History
The original date of it's settlement is unknown, but the Isle historically has been claimed by the old Escharian Empire's trade companies before its collapse in January of 2021; the only record of previous settlement being the three original structures and a sign that read "Nice place might build later, - PBDIII". On December 19th, 2021, the since long abandoned island was discovered by Henry Chamberlain, who claimed and resettled the island under the now defunct Kingdom of Dubris the same day. The then King Dampswamp of Dubris appointed Henry as the governor and Baron of the island which Henry subsequently named Hansa, as there is no name known to have previously existed. The political status of the island however is unclear as it was not actually annexed by Lunaris in the Dubrian Crisis that lead to the subjugation of Dubris by the Kingdom of Lunaris. On December 26, 2021; the disputed Isle of Hansa had it's legal status reaffirmed as part of the Fjarldom of Aatyeli, of which Henry Chamberlain became it's vassal and was granted the title of Baron and given official rule of Isle. The Isle remains under the rule of Henry Chamberlain to this day. Since Henry's official reign over the island, it has been developed and grown significantly with the addition of infrastructure, buildings, housing and domestic industries and a steady increase in population. It is currently the 2nd largest city within the Fjarldom of Aatyeli.

Economy
The economy of Hansa according to it's lord Henry Chamberlain consists almost entirely of mining and agriculture produce. Hansa has access to a large underground deep-sea mining complex that produces mostly stone and iron as well as the occasional gold, diamonds and other such rare earth materials. It's agricultural production consists entirely of sugarcane, wheat products such as bread and some animal produce (wool and eggs), although it is planned to expand into pumpkin farming; as well as the development of a domestic beverage industry of mostly beer, wine,, vodka, whiskey, rum and coffee; all of which are made via natively grown produce. These beverages are usually exported to foreign markets to direct buyers or sold at the Hanseatic Theatre & Tavern, a state-enterprise owned by the Baron.

Culture
Hanseatic culture is a blend of Northern seafaring cultures related to the Osterium Sea and south South Western influences. Although there is no clear culture, Hansa is slowly developing it's own culture based on Northern influences related to seafaring and trade as well as ancient Latinate influences. The isle is slowly developing it's own local lingual dialect(s), those being High and Low Hanseatic respectively. High Hanseatic which is spoken by government officials and/or the educated elite, and Low Hanseatic for commoners and everyday use.

Government
The government of Hansa is very small and informal; comprising of the official Baron Henry Chamberlain as head of the local government as well as Chamberlain Giggio and Kapitan Bach as Courtiers. Giggio occupies the office of chamberlain, in which he under the approval and supervision of the Baron can manage internal affairs related to finance, the economy, laws and resources. Kapitan Bach occupies the office of admiral of the Hanseatic Navy and can manage naval and maritime affairs. The government generally has very liberal internal policy and allows free-trade between it's people domestic and foreign. However there are no elections and Baron Henry Chamberlain maintains total control over administrative affairs in Hansa, thus making it an otherwise authoritarian government. The government however is not entirely sovereign and it's Baron Henry is a subject and vassal of the Fjarldom of Aatyeli. Which bestows upon him the right to rule Hansa and control all of it's domestic affairs.

Military
The only official military force under the authority of the Isle of Hansa is that of the Hanseatic Navy or 'Mara Hansae' in High Hanseatic. It is a naval force with it's main purpose being that of coastal defense and protection of trade interests abroad. It's commander is the Baron Henry Chamberlain with Admiral Bach as it's 2nd highest officer. It as of current possesses no ships although is currently currently in the process of designing their first ship known as the 'Mare Nostrum'.

Geography
The Isle of Hansa is located at 6000, -1700 off the northern coat of Sparwood in the Osterium Sea. It is an artificial island surrounded by the Osterium Sea in the unnamed North-Eastern Ocean. The island is small, consisting only of approximately 10-15 chunks of land.