Tarabon

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Tarabon
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Formed
Ended
Location	Westlands
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Ruler
Capital	Tanchico

Tarabon is a country that lies on the west coast of the Westlands.

1 History
2 Government
3 Culture
4 Towns/cities

[edit] History

In FY 1006, three nobles of Artur Hawkwing's regional government, Lord Haren Maseed, Lady Tazenia Nerenhald and Lord Boral Amadia, took Tanchico and formed a nation. Lord Boral was murdered, subsequently Tazenia became Queen and Haren became Panarch. By the time of 500 NE the tradition of male King and female Panarch was firmly established.

[edit] Government

Tarabon is ruled jointly by the Panarch and King, who are always of the opposite sex. The Kingship is hereditarily passed and the Panarch is elected by the Assembly of Lords. The Panarch wears the Crown of the Tree made of gold trefoil leaves and a stole embroidered with trees.

The Panarch is equal to the king in authority, and is responsible for collecting taxes, customs and duties, while he determines how the money is spent. The Panarch has authority over the Civil Watch and the Panarch's Legion, while he controls the rest of the army. She is in charge of all courts with the exception of the High Court of the King.

The Assembly of Lords is comprised of actual lords, though the Assembly's only real power is to vote for the Panarch.

After the Seanchan conquered Tarabon, the King and Panarch refused to submit and a new King and Panarch were installed. The former king was killed and the Panarch was subsequently made da'covale.

[edit] Culture

Being comprised largely of port cities, excise and custom are charged in Tarabon. Customs men are marked by a brass key on a chain around their necks.

Tarabon has very few sea ships, so it relies mainly upon exports. One of Tarabon's most important products is olive oil. Another main export is fringed rugs, each of which can easily bring in a full purse of silver.