New Carthage

New Carthage city-state located on the far north of Ex Arca. It is in control of the Straits of Punicea and taxes trade vessels that pass through the straits.

Political
New Carthage is a Senatorial Republic, with a Senate made up of 100 of the elders of the community. Each of these elders is voted by the people and serves a 10-year office, with half the elders being replaced every five years. Women, non-ethnically Carthaginians, aliens, and non-natural-born citizens and may not vote; neither may they pursue a career in politics.

In times of war or other national crises, the Senate may select a tyrant to rule for the duration of said emergency. This tyrant will be chosen according to his abilities in the subject of the crisis (e.g. a general in times of war). He must be deposed once the crisis is declared to be officially over, however.