[img]http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130208070923/elderscrolls/images/d/d0/Dc.png[/img] [b]Nation:[/b] The Kingdom of Daggerfall [b]Location:[/b] The Kingdom of Daggerfall is composed of two regions; Glenumbra the westernmost region of High Rock, encompassing most of the large peninsula separating the Iliac Bay from the Eltheric Ocean, and Betony a heavily fortified island at the mouth of the Iliac Bay. Daggerfall borders Wayrest (more on Wayrest later) to the east and the Kingdom of Shornhelm to the north, however Shornhelm and Daggerfall are separated by the King's Guard mountains. [b]Total Military Numbers:[/b] Knights of the Dragon; 10,000 Knights of the Owl; 2,500 Knights of the Wolf; 1,500 Levies; 30,000 Naval Forces; 6,500 [b]Icon:[/b] The Crest of Daggerfall mimics that of the former Daggerfall Covenant which had united the various factions in the Iliac Bay region during the Second Era. [b]History:[/b] The Kingdom of Daggerfall, founded in the first era, is not only the oldest of Kingdom in High Rock, but the staunchest supporter of the Empire. The City of Daggerfall is the de facto "capital" of all the Imperial Province of High Rock and it is perhaps due to this that it serves as a headquarters for the various guilds within the region, including the East Empire Company. In fact, Daggerfall has been the location of such prosperity that it seems to have escaped entirely the turmoil other regions have seen since the end of the war. There are multiple reasons that Daggerfall has continued to prosper where other nations have suffered be it through strength of arms or their own diplomatic resourcefulness. While Daggerfall has always been a force to be reckoned with, boasting the largest and most powerful naval force in High Rock, it often preferred expanding through diplomacy rather than force of arms. The Kingdom of Daggerfall ever interested in maintaining peaceful relations with their neighbors former multiple bonds of marriage with various kingdoms in the Iliac bay area. This act would eventually lead to particular success with the Kingdom of Camlorn which would eventually find itself in union under Daggerfall towards the end of the Third Era. The union continued until the Kingdom of Camlorn was integrated into Daggerfall as a Duchy, the position of Duke of Camlorn typically being given to the heir-to-be. In more recent history the neighboring Kingdom of Wayrest has fallen after having its capital city of the same name sacked and taken by a coalition of criminals, bandits, and pirates. This coalition has styled itself the Corsair Republic of Wayrest, using the city as a base to which raid outlying territories in the Illiac bay along with towns directly outside of the city. The King of Wayrest still maintains control over the majority of territories outside of Wayrest, but his forces are scattered and demoralized after failing to regain control of the city. An influx of refugees from Wayrest has been steadily filing into neighboring kingdoms including Daggerfall. Daggerfall stands ready to defend both her territory and that of the Empires as it has steadily expanded its military might since the integration of Camlorn. An already formidable navy has only become stronger, along with an expanded force of knightly orders and levies that may be called upon if needed. The island of Betony has been transformed into a fortress to safeguard the mouth of the Iliac Bay from both the Dominion and Corsairs. Should Daggerfall decide to make war, it will surely be a force to reckon with.