The Higher State of Carthage

The Higher State of Carthage is a moderate power in North Africa. It is a kingdom ruled by a King and the Great Council. The Higher State of Carthage was established 200 years ago by King Bomilcar III, however the City State of Carthage (The Predecessor to the Higher State of Carthage) has existed for over a 3000 Years. Roughly 600 Years ago the King of Carthage at the time, King Himilco II, convinced the Great Council to approve of expansion. Over the next 400 Years the City State of Carthage forged a great kingdom across North Africa.

History
The History of the Higher State of Carthage goes back over 3000 years to the founding of the City of Carthage. 3800 years ago, Carthage was a small farming village. As time passed the population increased and around 3300 Years ago the village Grew into a Town surronded by Farming Villages similar to what Carthage once was. Carthage was now a hub of local trade as villages traded their crops between each other. This continued as more villages started to arise around the town, until around 3000 years ago where the town had expanded to the point it had a Shore with the Mediterranean Sea. A Port was Constructed and the City of Carthage was founded by the Current Ruler of the Town, Hannibal. Hannibal then Crowned himself King of the City State of Carthage. From there it grew into a city full of life and trade. Ships traveled down the North African coast bringing in trade from the towns and ports in that was under the control of the City State of Carthage. Around 2000 Years ago the City State of Carthage had taken control of Fifteen Times as much land as it had 1000 years earlier.

The Great Council
The Great Council Consists of the wealthest and Most Powerful Carthaginians. Six Individuals make up the Grand Council and these six Individuals have the most power in Carthage aside from the King. The Great Council is responsible for most aspects of the lives of every Carthaginian, only few are managed soley by the King. However, on Certain aspects both the King and the Great Council must reach an agreement of the Course of Action. These include: War, Diplomacy with other factions, founding of new cities and the establishment of major laws.