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Barud was founded by the [[Gordoh family]], who were the founders of the secessionist [[Gordohse]], a settlement that was a self-proclaimed city state, but was not recognized as such by [[State of Asdoh|Asdoh's]] capital [[Estonoh]]. At some point in the 1880s [[FR]], the Gordohs and their supporters abandoned the city and traveled east. They then settled on the western bank of Quoon River. The settlement was named [[Barudse]], "the place of the common folk".
Barud was founded by the [[Gordoh family]], who were the founders of the secessionist [[Gordohse]], a settlement that was a self-proclaimed city state, but was not recognized as such by [[State of Asdoh|Asdoh's]] capital [[Estonoh]]. At some point in the 1880s [[FR]], the Gordohs and their supporters abandoned the city and traveled east. They then settled on the western bank of Quoon River. The settlement was named [[Barudse]], "the place of the common folk".
Over the course of the next several decades, Barudse was developed into a bustling city and a new city, Korstonoh, was founded on the eastern bank of Quoon West Fork. A network of roads was built between both cities, emulating Asdoh's approach and laying claim to a vast territory.
Over the course of the next several decades, Barudse was developed into a bustling city and a new city, Korstonoh, was founded on the eastern bank of Quoon West Fork, known locally as Qvonl.
Although the early history of Barud is scant, it is clear that the peoples that comprised the first settlement were not only the original secessionists and their families, but also the Maad people who lived to the east of the Moleeq desert, as well as the Kon people, who were farmers that settled on the western banks of the Quoon river. Most Mioh tribes who lived in and around the desert have migrated to Barud, mostly to its second major city of Korstonoh.
== Economy ==
Barud invariably positioned itself as an economic superpower, regardless of the real state of affairs. Due to this consistent geopolitical posturing, mostly aimed at Asdoh and Toor, it is impossible to trust barudian historical records. The assessment of the empire's economy is usually done indirectly.
It is clear, though, that at the pinnacle of its existence in the 1st CSR Barud was exceedingly wealthy. Its economy plummeted by 80-90s due to a number of high profile military failures, as well as the disintegration of Toor, which dramatically reduced trade between the south and the north and, thus, the use of barudian roads.
Still, Barud maintained a standard of living that was probably the highest in the whole of [[Heran]].
=== Barudian road system ===
By building Korstonoh on the bank of Qvonl, Barud claimed a large territory. [[Emperor Hun|Hun Nov Vone Gordoh]] began a series of major road-building projects that created a network of high quality roads, connecting both cities, but also crossing the empire from south to north.
By providing this advanced infrastructure, Barud imposed a fee on everyone traveling through their territory. The high quality of barudian roads made crossing Barud fast, safe and enjoyable, which provided the state with a steady influx of resources. It also served as a trading hub, establishing the famous [[Night Market]] in Korstonoh.
=== Coinage ===
Unlike Asdoh, which mostly used paper [[debtnotes]], Barud established its imperial silver and gold coins. Barud's golen and emperors paid great attention to the distribution of their coins and made it mandatory to pay road fees using barudian currency, thus creating additional demand for them.
Barud's coins are also notable for the fact that they were essentially treated as investments in the Empire of Barud itself, with emperors minting additional coins on the wave of promises regarding upcoming conquests, and granting these coins to the nobility in exchange for their military service.
The value of barudian coins was high throughout most of its history, and only began to fall in value during the last several decades of Barud's existence.
=== Education ===
Barudse had a number of schools, dedicated to religion, languages, finances and politics. The financial and political knowledge from barudian schools was highly valued and some of the earliest descriptions of [[Hogloh vy Aanua]] come from barudian manuscripts.
Barud advertised its education and encouraged foreign students to study in Barudse.
== Political worldview ==
== Political worldview ==
== Military conflicts ==
== Military conflicts ==
Barud found itself surrounded by a number of kingdoms and empires that it attempted to dominate. While the emperors of Barud routinely voiced ambitions of defeating the state of Asdoh, Barud's periodic conflicts with the Okitoh Empire defined the majority of its expansionists projects.
Barud found itself surrounded by a number of kingdoms and empires that it attempted to dominate. While the emperors of Barud routinely voiced ambitions of defeating the state of Asdoh, Barud's periodic conflicts with the [[Okytoh Empire]] defined the majority of its expansionists projects.
The Maad people in the southeast were a mild threat and were eventually partially defeated and partially integrated into Barud, while Messrōn Baas became a constant source of raids, while remaining largely out of reach of Barud's forces. A number of campaigns in the very beginning of the second revolution culminated in the battle at Gwonoh, which saw the defeat of Barud's army.
The Maad people in the southeast were a mild threat and were eventually partially defeated and partially integrated into Barud, while Messrōn Baas became a constant source of raids, while remaining largely out of reach of Barud's forces. A number of campaigns in the very beginning of the second revolution culminated in the battle at Gwonoh, which saw the defeat of Barud's army.
