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== Economy ==
== 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 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 barudsian roads made it desirable to choose to cross through Barud, which provided the state with a stead influx of resources.
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 ===
=== 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 them, thus creating additional demand for them.
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'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.
Barud advertised its education and encouraged foreign students to study in Barudse.
== Political worldview ==
== Political worldview ==