Post by missmilkmaid on Oct 13, 2014 4:49:17 GMT
Kingdom of Elon
Situation along the Southwest coast, beside the river on a bay and across from the Karmozijn Kerk Mission
Capitol: Dovwynn
City Districts
Danahue
Silvyn
Percepolis
Villages
Casper
Ambrose
Bartia
Myr
Dorn
Patron Martyr: Oleo of Elon
Festival Day: June 11th
Crest
Banner
Motto: Ago per virtus. Intereo per veneratio. ~ "Live with Courage. Die with honor."
Emblem: Tree of Oleo
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The Royal Family
King Azlyn Christallo: Young dashing and bold, King Azlyn makes an impressive sight. Olive skin, green eyes and dark curling locks mark him as a native of the southern coast, but his unusual hight and extraordinary strength are traits inherited from his family line. Azlyn inherited the throne from his father who had willingly surrendered Elon as a vassal to the Survaekom Empire. Azlyn inherited the throne five years ago and married the daughter of a Surveakom nobleman, paying a high dowery to her father to do so. He hoped doing so would buy him favor with both the church and Imperial state. He has had difficulty getting along with his wife, Chello. At first she proved to to be little to his liking, appearing pale, wan and weak compared to Elon standards. Over the years respect has begun to grow between them, but have have remained fairly independent. Chello bore him two children with great difficulty a girl and a boy. Overall Azlyn finds it hard to fill the wise an diplomatic rolls of a king, preferring the life of a soldier and the company of men and horse to that of advisors and officials. Since taking the throne, he's mostly left the governing of the kingdom to his steward and his wife. However their personal relationship goes, Chello has proved to be an excellent stateswomen and handles the kingdom well in her husband's absents.
Monarch (Warrior & Artist)
Saintly Lineage: improved diplomacy with the Vaekirate, much more likely to have Reliquery activated
Skilled Tactician: improved morale and cohesion for forces under command
Hosted the Grand Tournament (Shared): +1 Splendor, improved diplomacy with Imperial NPCs
Master Wrestler: +2 Splendor, significant bonus to close quarters combat and grappling, significant bonus to defense against tripping and grappling
Cavalryman: bonus to combat and maneuvering while mounted
Poet: +1 Splendor
Hosted the Grand Tournament (Shared): +1 Splendor, improved diplomacy with Imperial NPCs
Master Wrestler: +2 Splendor, significant bonus to close quarters combat and grappling, significant bonus to defense against tripping and grappling
Cavalryman: bonus to combat and maneuvering while mounted
Poet: +1 Splendor
King Azlyn
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Queen Chello Christallo: Wan and pale, Chello has thin blond hair that barley falls past her shoulder blades, a flat chest, and a plain face, with blue eyes and a long narrow nose. She is not native to Elon, but comes from the long-standing family of Yurza in the city of Arkhaer of the Southern tribes in Survaek. Though not royalty, her house had long standing nobility and prestige. Chello grew up in the shadow of her twin sister, who was wild free spirited and beautiful compared to her meek and plain demeanor and appearance. She was never noticed, but took notice of everything, receiving a very high education and going out of her way to learn the business of her father’s estate. Though weak of health and unremarkable in appearce, Chello is very wise and prudent. She's of invaluable help in managing and administrating the estate for her husband. She has grown to love her new county and people, but her relationship with her husband has been strained.
Queen Chello Christallo: Wan and pale, Chello has thin blond hair that barley falls past her shoulder blades, a flat chest, and a plain face, with blue eyes and a long narrow nose. She is not native to Elon, but comes from the long-standing family of Yurza in the city of Arkhaer of the Southern tribes in Survaek. Though not royalty, her house had long standing nobility and prestige. Chello grew up in the shadow of her twin sister, who was wild free spirited and beautiful compared to her meek and plain demeanor and appearance. She was never noticed, but took notice of everything, receiving a very high education and going out of her way to learn the business of her father’s estate. Though weak of health and unremarkable in appearce, Chello is very wise and prudent. She's of invaluable help in managing and administrating the estate for her husband. She has grown to love her new county and people, but her relationship with her husband has been strained.
Monarch, (Merchant & Administrator)
Southern-Born: Major bonus to diplomacy with all NPCs from Survaekom ethnic groups
Physically Frail: Malus to personal combat, more likely to get injured or killed in dangerous situations
Hosted the Grand Tournament (Shared): +1 Splendor, improved diplomacy with Imperial NPCs
Hosted the Grand Tournament (Shared): +1 Splendor, improved diplomacy with Imperial NPCs
Queen Chello
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Princess Eloise Christallo: At only four years old, Eloise already follows strongly after her father. Olive skinned, green eyes and vigorous in spirit and strength there is no doubt that she is a Christallo. Unfortunately, neither of her parents give their daughter much time or attention and she is often left in the hands of servants or free to run wild around the manner.
Princess Eloise Christallo: At only four years old, Eloise already follows strongly after her father. Olive skinned, green eyes and vigorous in spirit and strength there is no doubt that she is a Christallo. Unfortunately, neither of her parents give their daughter much time or attention and she is often left in the hands of servants or free to run wild around the manner.
Princess Eloise
Prince Chohnny Christallo: As the first rightful born son of the king, Chohnny is the heir to the throne of Elon. He's only a year old and Chello delivered him with much difficulty. Azlyn had to fetch a Tovenaar medical master to help deliver him and in the meantime a local medicine woman, considered by some to be a witched helped to keep the mother and child alive. This has given rise to some superstitions concerning the baby Prince.
Prince Chohnny
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Dovwynn City & Districts
Dovwynn is an ancient city, but its glory days long ago were long ago. Many of the original districts have been burned and lost and the three remaining have little splendor left about them. Built on the edge of a bay, white cliffs rise of either side of the harbor and a river runs past the east side, supporting a river port. The sounds of seabird and waves are a rhythmic melody over the city, mixing with the smells of fish and salty wood. Orchards of oranges, olives and figs grow on sunny hills of rocky limestone and shaggy goats and ponies graze on golden grasses.
Donahue District
Donahue is the harbor district the the site of the ocean trading port. Built along wharfs and stone shores, the plainest huts and cheapest inns and pubs line the streets. The voices of fish mongers and the gruff shouts of ship masters mix with the complaints of seagulls.
Silvyn District
Biult on the steep slopes of the hills, Silvyn extends across the center of town to the river port. It houses the majority of artisans and merchants and is the largest and most populated district. The main market is in Silvyn district. The voices of children and the barks of dogs can be heard, along with the calls of markets merchants and the crastfmen advertising their wares.
Percepolis District
Percepolis climbs the steep hill toward Christallo Manner and holds many of the ruins of the ancient city as well as the location of the festival square. The most important feature of the city, the Tree of Oleo, is in the center of the festival square and is the pride and joy of the city. The Town Watch is also been located here, and many of the new troops and knights gave moves into the old ruins clearing out the old vines and wild old orange trees.
City & Mannor Upgrades
Donahue
Ocean Trade Port
Arsenal
Silvyn
Carpenter's Guild
River Trade Port
Percepolis
Town Watch
Holy Sites
The Tree of Oleo: In the middle of Percepolis District grows a very old, gnarled tree, which supposedly grows over the grave of the Martyr Oleo of Elon. Centuries ago, he was one of the first missionaries to the northern continent and is an important religious figure to the locals, if not to the rest of the church. Elon tradition states that part of Oleo's spirit still resides in the tree and that by kissing it, one will be blessed in this life and the next. It is very important to the local people of Dovwynn and they would willingly give their lives to save the tree and cannot imagine the city without it.
Bartia's Island: South of Dovwynn, farther out in the bay there is a small island, which was the home of a man named Bartia who lived about a hundred years before. Though he was never officially canonized by the church, the local people still refer to him as "The Martyr" Bartia and he is a beloved legend and inspiration for the peasantry of Elon. Bartia was supposedly an extremely pious prophet and so blessed by Aed that whomever Bartia blessed, Aed would bless and whomever Bartia cursed, Aed would curse. Today a there is a circle of stands on his island which legends say Bartia ordered to stand and greet Aed when the lord once visited Bartia on his island. lolocal tradition also says that if a pilgrim, who is pure of heart, says a prayer at the stones, God will surly answer it. In Dovwynn, stories and songs about Bartia are much beloved and often told and embellished around homes and hearths.
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