"It sure is a masterpiece. I believe she is Aphaea watering some of her crops but I'm not completely sure. Replication is possible amigo. The majority of these pieces however were carved from large slabs. Flawless slabs are hard to come by these days... so they are muy expensive... These were also crafted back in the days that artifacts weren't as highly valued as they are now. You can ask the quarry manager tomorrow, the workshops fall under his responsibility. The crafts are still alive though."
The two walked further towards the living room as Ronaldo explained the Corsair political system.
"The Corsair empire is an oligarchy. The council of elders was created to maintain peace within the Empire after years of in-fighting and conflict of power between various families and organisations and now function as the supreme power. The members of this council choses younger representatives from amongst the powerful, wealthy and intellectual factions and individuals of la Nacion.
Other then the Corsair elders there is no true centralised Governement within the Corsair nation. Settlements and regions are ruled by a number of defacto local councils. Usually preceded by an influential local group. These local councils usually operate the school and healthcare systems as well as joint services such as water and energy. The few true laws that are in place are supported by hundreds of local customs. "
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once known as Richard Farbridge, OBE and Ronaldo Benitez
