Subsistence Pattern: The subsistence pattern of Telorthen Ty Taros is based on a mixed economy. Soils in the coastal regions are mostly fertile and produce a wide variety of crops including a variety of wheat. Further inland and towards the Nuril Ka border the fertility of the soils decreases. In this region sheep and goats are the principle "crop." As a consequence Telorthen Ty Taros has developed a thriving export trade in fine wools.

Technology: The technology of Telorthen Ty Taros is early to middle iron-age (in terms of Earth development). The nation is able to produce hard iron in some quantity and a very few crafters can produce small quantities of steel.

Kinship Structure: Kinship and inheritance patterns in Telorthen Ty Taros are patrilineal in nature. The eldest male heir generally inheriting 90% or more of property. Other male offspring receive shares of the tithe of property that remains. Females are generally provided with dowries, the size of these varies greatly. If there is no male heir then inheritance goes to the eldest female heir.

Political Structure: Telorthen Ty Taros is organised along feudal lines. The ruler of the city of Taros Torthen, Erak Kelan, is ruler of the realm. The lords of the other cities and major towns owe fealty to Erak and in turn receive fealty from smaller settlements under their sway. They also provide other services to Erak, serve as judges for terms at the court in Taros Torthen, many also serve terms in the armed forces of Telorthen Ty Taros.

Military System: The army and navy of Telorthen Ty Taros are not organised along feudal lines. Instead Telorthen Ty Taros boasts a professional army and navy. The various units are garrisoned in and around major settlements. Much of the expense for this comes from the lesser lords as part of their obligations to Erak.

More detail on the military of Telorthen Ty Taros will be found in the Warfare section.