[OOC] To Lund ap Lunds [ Early Middle Ages NRP ]

[Flooby Badoop]

Minor rules update, clarified the things I mentioned above, and shortened the build time/cost of stables, as well as reducing the build time of the Dens from 1 annum to 1 season, which is what it should have been in the first place, heh.

EDIT: Also changed name of Lord's Storehouse to Lord's Stockpile, to avoid confusion.

[Flooby Badoop]

Kingdom of Therral ( Lands of House Behringer )

Original sign-up sheet - Kingdom of Therral ( Lands of House Behringer ) [ Cale Tucker ]

Kingdom of Therral



Name of Lord: Solterra Behringer

Fiefs:

Castle Terrandul
Fertility: Fair
Population: 28,790
Resources: Some Resources
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure
Manor: Great Manor, Great Wall, Military Bailey, Bailey, Barracks
Crops Per Person: 4.6

Keep Sanctum
Fertility: Infertile
Population: 5,640 people
Resources: Some Resources
Infrastructure: Improved Infrastructure
Manor: Great Manor, Great Wall
Crops Per Person: 4.4

Keep Haven
Fertility: Infertile
Population: 7,760 people
Resources: Some Resources
Infrastructure: Improved Infrastructure
Manor: Great Manor, Great Wall
Crops Per Person: 4.4

Keep Middlesbrough
Fertility: Fair
Population: 27,100 people
Resources: Some Resources
Infrastructure: Advanced Infastructure
Manor: Stone Manor, Stone Wall
Crops Per Person: 4.6
Annual Tax: 8,500

Fort Dover
Fertility: Infertile
Population: 8,000 people
Resources: Sparse Resources
Infrastructure: Improved Infrastructure
Manor: Fortified Manor, Wooden Wall, Watchtower
Crops Per Person: 4.4

Fort Alnwick
Fertility: Infertile
Population: 8,000 people
Resources: Sparse Resources
Infrastructure: Improved Infrastructure
Manor: Fortified Manor, Wooden Wall, Watchtower
Crops Per Person: 4.4

Outpost Pendle
Fertility: Scrubland
Population: 4,000 people
Resources: Sparse Resources
Infrastructure: Improved Infrastructure
Manor: Wooden Manor, Wooden Palisade
Crops Per Person: 4.2

Outpost Beckton
Fertility: Scrubland
Population: 4,000 people
Resources: Sparse Resources
Infrastructure: Improved Infrastructure
Manor: Wooden Manor, Wooden Palisade
Crops Per Person: 4.2

Falkwreath Township -
Fertility: Infertile
Population: 32,169
Resources: Sparse Resources
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure

Manor:

The Mayor's Mansion

Stone Manor
Wooden Wall
Military Bailey
Bailey

Falkwreath Country

Population of 45,778

Fair Fertility
Resourceless
Advanced Infrastructure

Country Castle

Stone Manor
Stone Wall
Military Bailey
Bailey

Trischland
Population of 76,725
Fair Fertility
Some Resources
Advanced Infrastructure

The Fortress of Bolgaz

Bolgaz Manor [ Unique ]
Bolgaz Walls [ Unique ]
Military Bailey
Bailey

Towns:

Bellmoral (Capital)
Population: 8,550
Fief: Terrandul
Wealth: Fair
Taxes per Person: 4

Falkirh
Population: 1,800
Fief: Keep Sanctum
Wealth: Fair
Taxes per Person: 4

Falkwreath
Population: 2,804 people
Fief: Falkwreath Township
Wealth: Wretched
Taxes per Person: 1

Pentiloch
Population: 21,483 people,
Fief: Trischland
Wealth: Wretched
Taxes per Person: 1

Military:

Castle Terrandul's Arms
Soldier Captains
Strength: 15
Armor: Plate
Weapon: Longsword

Soldiers
Strength: 1871
Armor: Mail
Weapon: Shortsword

Archers
Strength: 70
Armor: Mail
Weapon: Longbow

1 Catapult
Operator Soldiers
Strength: 4
Armor: Leather
Weapon: Shortsword

La Famiglia de Meaux Turncoats:
Infantrymen
Strength: 24
Armor: Leather
Weapon: Pike

Keep Sanctum's Arms
Soldiers
Strength: 1400
Armor: Mail
Weapon: Shortsword

Archers
Strength: 20
Armor: Mail
Weapon: Longbow

1 Catapult
Operator Soldiers
Strength: 4
Armor: Leather
Weapon: Shortsword

Keep Haven's Arms
Soldiers
Strength: 1400
Armor: Mail
Weapon: Shortsword

Archers
Strength: 20
Armor: Mail
Weapon: Longbow

1 Catapult
Operator Soldiers
Strength: 4
Armor: Leather
Weapon: Shortsword

Keep Middlesbrough Arms
(Keep Middlesborough does not get any Vassals. It does not participate in war, and is only a place to live)
Guardians
Strength: 200
Armor: Mail
Weapon: Greatsword

Fort Dover Stationed Units
Infantrymen
Strength: 450
Armor: Mail
Weapon: Shortsword

Infantrymen Archer
Strength: 100
Armor: Leather
Weapon: Bow

General
Strength: 1
Armor: Plate
Weapon: Longsword

Fort Alnwick Stationed Units
Infantrymen
Strength: 450
Armor: Mail
Weapon: Shortsword

Infantrymen Archer
Strength: 100
Armor: Leather
Weapon: Bow

General
Strength: 1
Armor: Plate
Weapon: Longsword

Outpost Pendle Stationed Units
Infantrymen
Strength: 100
Armor: Mail
Weapon: Shortsword

Outpost Beckton Stationed Units
Infantrymen
Strength: 100
Armor: Mail
Weapon: Shortsword

Misc. Armoury:
50 Longbows
76 Leather Armour
26 Pikes

Total: 6,354

Costs 39,540 bullis per season, 158,160 for annum. Half upkeep for up to 500 soldiers staying in Castle Terrandul.

Royal Court:

Lord: Solterra Behringer (39)
Sister: Alexis Behringer (26)
Courtier 1: (Flooby Badoop) (Court Representative) (Adult)
Courtier 2: (Regular Representative) (Adult)

Total Population: 283,560 [ Castle Terrandul (Fair) 30,431 (1,960 are soldiers); Keep Sanctum (Infertile) 5,961 (1,424 are soldiers); Keep Haven (Infertile) 8,202 (1,424 are soldiers); Keep Middlesborough (Fair) 28,644 (200 are soldiers); Fort Dover (Infertile) 8,202 (551 are soldiers); Fort Alnwick (Infertile) 8,202 (551 are soldiers); Outpost Pendle (Scrubland) 4,101 (100 are soldiers); Outpost Beckton (Scrubland) 4,101 (100 are soldiers); Falkwreath Township (Infertile) 34,002; Falkwreath Country (Fair) 45,778; Trischland (Fair) 76,725; Bellmoral (Town,Fair) 9,037; Falkirh (Town,Fair) 1,902; Falkwreath (Town,Wretched) 2,963; Pentiloch (Town, Wretched) 21,483; ]

Civilian Populace in Country: 241,641

Civilian Populace Living in Towns: 35,385

Total Civilian Population: 277,026

Crops Produced per Annum: 1,103,625 [ Civilian Populace in Fair Fiefs = 179,418 * 4.6 = 825,322; Civilian Populace in Infertile Fiefs = 54,658 * 4.4 = 240,495; Civilian Populace in Scrubland Fiefs = 8,002 * 4.2 = 33,608; +4,200 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 581,958

Total Growth Bonus: 5.7%

Income per Annum: 216,357 Bullis [ 119,138 from taxation, 36,148 in town tax from Bellmoral, 7,608 in town tax from Falkirh, 2,963 in town tax from Falkwreath, 43,000 from resources, 7,500 from infrastructure ] [ 33,956 in tariffs from Bellmoral in AU 107, 34,588 in tariffs from Falkirh in AU 107, 20,924 in tariffs from Falkwreath in AU 107 ]

Current Treasury: 49,274 Bullis

House History
Years ago the birth of Solterra, or his sister Alexis, their parents once lived in a town that bordered on the edges of the Ordained Kingdom, and the Empire of Baccus. Before the fighting had begun, their father was just a simple guardsman that supported the town from bandits, as well as a few others. Not much real authority, just trying to keep people safe. But once the fighting eventually started and continued for what seemed unending, their father had joined as a mercenary and eventually a full soldier for the Ordained. But before all that had happened, the man married and had two children. In the end, he told his wife to move far away as he knew the fighting wouldn't stop, and his next battle he may not return from. With several other people from the small town, the family moved, never hearing of their father again. On the way they were harassed and attacked by bandits, giants, and other wickeds. The two children had grown during these travels, but ended up losing their mother. With what valuables and keepsakes that were packed with them, eventually the two children found out their Grandfather had been Lord, or even King of a land at one time, especially since they were left with their mothers belongings to discover stashed away fortunes. It seemed they had royal blood, but as to why their parents were never royalty is still a question to this day.



Vassals



[ The crest of House Stouffer; a rooster over a royal blue field, symbolizing their devotion to protecting those under their charge. Their motto is 'Our Brother's Keeper.' ]

Lord Ealdwine Stouffer is the Lord of The Roost, Greenfield, and Cattlecross. He is 57 years of age, average of height and heavy of weight, pale of complexion, bald but for a fringe of gray-black hair, and brown of eye. He was married to a courtier of his some years ago, Lady Flora, but she died of illness, and the lord remarried to Lady Bucgan, age 48, the aunt of the current lord of House Vealcook.

He has three sons [ Wallace, age 40, Duncan, age 37, and Giric, age 35 ], the eldest of which was born to the late Lady Flora, and is his named heir, much to the ire of Duncan. Lord Stouffer has two brothers; Laurence, age 55, and John, age 53. Laurence married to a courtier, Danehilda, and has one son [ Art, age 39 ] and one daughter [ Inga, age 35 ]. John long ago became a mercenary, and his whereabouts are currently unknown, though it is known he has never officially married.

House Stouffer is an old House. It has held its ancestral land of the Roost since long before the unification of Lundland, and its expansion in decades past has been largely peaceful, with its farmers spreading out over what was once common land.

During the Unification, the peaceful House willingly pledged itself as your vassals, for fear of the violence that had been engulfing the land. Ever since, they have been loyal, and peaceful people.

The ruling Lord Ealdwine is a haughty and jolly man, with a taste for food and wine that is visible at a glance of his massive girth. Though he is not a cruel man, he is a man accustomed to luxury, and cares more for his own pleasure than for the prosperity of his fiefs. His two elder sons are much the same, but his youngest, Giric, is a much more kind and gentle lad. Both Duncan and Giric resent Wallace their half-brother for inheriting, despite only being born to a woman of low status.

Fiefs

The Roost

Fair [ 16,352 people (15,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ +3,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop, +300 crops, +500 bullis, +.1% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Wall

Greenfield

Fair [ 15,330 people, 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Palisade

Cattlecross

Fair [ 15,330 people, 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Military

300 Knights [ Plate Armour, Lance, Longsword, Horse, Horse Armour ]

1110 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

500 Longbowmen [ Leather Armour, Longbow, Short Sword ]

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 47,012 [ 16,352 in the Roost; 15,330 in Greenfield; 15,330 in Cattlecross ]

Population in Towns: 0

Crops Produced per Annum: 214,100 [ 47,012 * 4.6 = 216,255; +200 from Improved Infrastructure = 216,455 ]

Crop Stockpile: 169,588

Total Growth Bonus: 2.2% [ 0.7% from The Roost + 0.7% from Greenfield + 0.7% from Cattlecross + .1 from Improved Infrastructure = 2.2% ]

Income per Annum: 50,512 bullis [ 47,012 from taxation + 3,000 from Sparse Resources + 500 from Improved Infrastructure = 50,512 bullis ]

Current Treasury: 112,070 bullis



[ The crest of House Vealcook; a per quarter division of diagonal fields; one blue, one purple. On the blue fields are the heads of golden stags. Their motto is ‘The Overlord’s Most Faithful Servants.’ ]

Lord Dalmund Vealcook is the Lord of Vealwood. He is 30 years of age, of average height and weight, light of complexion, sandy brown of hair, and dark of eye. He is married to Lady Dalia, age 29, the daughter of a landed knight. He has three sons [ Ambrose, age 12, Norman, age 10, Phillip, age 8 ] and two daughters [ Laura, age 5, Sara, age 3 ]. Lord Dalmund has two older brothers [ Samuel, age 34, Thomas, age 32 ], both of whom gave up their inheritance to join the clergy in Bernwick.

House Vealcook was a House that received its start some fifty years ago, when the then-Overlord Henry IV gave a wealthy land under his rule to his castle’s head chef, Ranald, whose speciality was preparing veal, and other fine meats. As the man was lowborn, he had no family name of import, and thus took up the name Vealcook, to honour his humble beginnings.

Lord Ranald passed away recently, shortly after his two eldest heirs made their decision to renounce their inheritance, and join the clergy in Bernwick. While a surprising decision, both men were quite pious, and had been discussing something of the sort for a long time, as both had wives who died early and childless. They also quoted that their younger brother, Dalmund, had far more of a head for administration.

Indeed, Dalmund has been very productive in administering his land, though he regrettably has a diminished talent for cooking compared to his late father. His union with his wife has also been quite fruitful, producing numerous healthy children in succession. Though fair, Lord Dalmund has been known to put his sense of justice, duty, and loyalty to House Trisch over what might be pragmatic or beneficial.

His sons are young, and thus it is too early to say how they are turning out, but his eldest, Ambrose, appears to be a boy enflamed by wroth, who throws frequent tantrums whensoever things go against him. His father has birched him on more occasions than he’s had a hot meal.

Fiefs

Vealwood

Fair [ 18,000 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., + 1,500 bullis per annum, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Stone Manor

Stone Walls

Military

100 Knights [ Plate Armour, Lance, Longsword, Horse, Horse Armour ]

520 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

500 Crossbowmen [ Leather Armour, Crossbow, Short Sword ]

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 18,162 [ 18,162 from Vealwood ]

Population in Towns: 0

Crops Produced per Annum: 83,400 [ 18,000 * 4.6 = 82,800, +600 from Advanced Infrastructure = 83,400 ]

Crop Stockpile: 66,658

Total Growth Bonus: +.09% [ +.7% from Vealwood, +.2% from infrastructure ]

Income per Annum: 26,662 bullis [ 18,162 from taxation + 7,000 from Some Resources + 1,500 from Advanced Infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 55,140 bullis



[ The crest of House Fisher; a niant, red dolphin with blue fins, over a light blue background, meant to symbolize the House’s connection with the sea. It’s motto is ‘Reapers of the Ocean.’ ]

Lord Gawain is the lord of Fisherbay, Herringshore, Saltbeach, Rockbridge, Foulmoat, Terrorcliff, Lockjaw, and Shipwreck Beach. He is age 64, average of height and thin of weight, pale of complexion, gray of balding hair, and dark of eye. He was married to Lady Arwa and Lady Hilda, both lowborn and deceased. By Lady Arwa he had two sons [ Charles, age 48, Earnest, age 44 ] and three daughters [ Anna, age 46, Frida, age 44, Kym, age 42 ]. By Lady Hilda, he had five daughters [ Stella, age 39, Luna, age 37, Moira, age 34, Agnes, age 32, Una, age 30 ]. Lord Gawain has three brothers [ Lancel, age 61, Osguid, age 56, Oswald, age 54 ], and two sisters [ Aepelswip, age 58, Donnaid, age 52 ]. Each of whom have their own families.

House Fisher is a powerful House, born out of hardy settlers and merciless conquest. They settled the southwestern shores long ago, and were among the many who fought against the Overlord during his unification of Lundland a century ago. Some thirty years ago, when Lord Gawain could still be called young, he attempted to undermine Overlord Balthazar by arranging a marriage that would certainly allow him to inherit all of Falkwreath. The Overlord was not amused, and settled the matter by forcing the Church to immediately annul the marriage, and place House Fisher under vassalage of your House.

Lord Gawain is still very bitter to House Trisch, and chafes under your rule. He believes his wealth and power allows him to be a great Lord in his own right, not a pathetic vassal House. He is a very cruel man; merciless in justice, but pragmatic where his own wealth and power are concerned. He constantly laments the incompetence and scheming of his sons and daughters, who have all seemingly attempted murder toward one another.

Lord Gawain’s brothers once schemed and plotted to take the land, but being so far down in the line of succession, and having no lands of their own, they have given up such aspirations, and are content to mooch off the wealth of the House in peace.

Lord Gawain’s eldest sons take much after their father, although his eldest son, Charles, has been known to be far more arrogant and strong in muscle than his younger brother, Earnest. Both sons have sons of their own, and though most at court have more support for Charles, there is a growing, violent number of men who would prefer Earnest to take the Lordship.

Fiefs

Fisherbay

Fair [ 12,408 pop. (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure, -3,000 from Town), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., 1,500 bullis, 600 crops, +.2% growth bonus ]

Great Manor

Great Walls

Holds the Town of Fishmarket: 3,102 pop., Wretched Wealth, Basic Town Fortifications, Guard House

Herringshore

Fair [ 15,510 pop., 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Stone Walls

Saltbeach

Scrubland [ 4,136 pop. (3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ +3,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Palisade

Rockbridge

Scrubland [ 6,204 pop. (3,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure) 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600, +.2% ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Wall

Foulmoat

Scrubland [3,102 pop., +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Stone Manor

Stone Wall

Terrorcliff

Scrubland [ 3,102 pop., +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Stone Manor

Stone Wall

Lockjaw

Scrubland [ 3,102 pop., +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Walls

Shipwreck Beach

Scrubland [ 3,102 pop., +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Military

1,000 Pikemen [ Leather Armour, Pike ]

1,780 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

1,500 Bowmen [ No armour, Bow, Dagger ]

20 Ladders

10 Battering Rams

80 Ballista

20 War Galleys

28 Great Galleys

40 Great Longboats

150 Longboats

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 53,768 [ 12,408 from Fisherbay, 15,510 from Herringshore, 4,136 from Salt Beach, 6,204 from Rockbridge, 3,102 from Foulmoat, 3,102 from Terrorcliff, 3,102 from Lockjaw, 3,102 from Shipwreck Beach, 3,102 from Fishmarket ]

Population in Country: 50,666

Population in Towns: 3,102 [ Fishmarket ]

Crops Produced per Annum: 225,363 [ 27,918 * 4.6 = 128,422, 22,748 * 4.2 = 95,541, 1,400 from Infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 180,032

Total Growth Bonus: 3.4%

Total Income: 74,768 bullis [ 50,666 from taxation, 3,102 from town taxation, 17,000 from resources, 4,000 from infrastructure ] [ 19,917 in tariffs from Fishmarket in AU 107 ]

Current Treasury: 142,741 bullis

[Flooby Badoop]

Kingdom of Pelataria ( Lands of House Cole )

Original sign-up sheet - Kingdom of Pelataria ( Lands of House Cole ) [ FortunesFaded ]

"Kingdom of Pelataria" - Vetus Patriae (The Old Country)

Name of Lord or Lady: Lord Antony Cole

Fiefs:

Pelataria - 15 Points
Fertility: Fair (4 Points)
Population: 18,000 People (7,500 Peasants, 500 Soldiers, 10,000 in Palma)
Resources: Some Resources (2 Points)
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure (2 Points)
Manor: Great Manor (3 Points), Great Wall (4 Points), Lord's Treasury

Centreport - 15 Points
Fertility: Fair (4 Points)
Population: 18,000 People (13,500 Peasants, 500 Soldiers, 4,000 in Calisii)
Resources: Some Resources (2 Points)
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure (2 Points)
Manor: Stone Manor (2 Points), Stone Wall (3 Points)

Blackguard - 15 Points
Fertility: Fair (4 Points)
Population: 18,000 People (17,500 Peasants, 500 Soldiers)
Resources: Some Resources (2 Points)
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure (2 Points)
Manor: Stone Manor (2 Points), Stone Wall (3 Points)

Kingston - 15 Points
Fertility: Fair (4 Points)
Population: 18,000 People (17,000 Peasants, 1,000 Soldiers)
Resources: Some Resources (2 Points)
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure (2 Points)
Manor: Stone Manor (2 Points), Stone Wall (3 Points)

Harvest - 6 Points
Fertility: Fair (4 Points)
Population: 18,000 People (18,000 Peasants)
Resources: No Resources (0 Points)
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure (2 Points)
Manor: Wooden Manor (0 Points), No Wall (0 Points)

Towns:

Palma (Capital) - 22 Points
Population: 10,000
Fief: Pelataria
Wealth: Fair
Annual Tax: 40,000 Bullis

Calisii - 16 Points
Population: 4,000
Fief: Centreport
Wealth: Fair
Annual Tax: 16,000 Bullis

Military:

The Legionary Guard -
Fief: Pelataria
Strength: 500 Men
Armour: Plate, Iron Kite Shield
Weapon: Longsword
Mounted: No
Upkeep: 3,500 Bullis Seasonally

Calisii Bowmen -
Fief: Centreport
Strength: 500 Men
Armour: Leather, Pavise
Weapon: Crossbow, Shortsword
Mounted: No
Upkeep: 4,000 Bullis Seasonally

Pelas Riders -
Fief: Blackguard
Strength: 500 Men
Armour: Mail, Iron Round Shield; Horse, Horse Armor
Weapon: Spear, Mace
Mounted: Yes
Upkeep: 7,000 Bullis Seasonally

Kingston Marines -
Fief: Kingston
Strength: 1,000 Men
Armour: Leather, Iron Buckler
Weapon: Axe
Mounted: No
Upkeep: 2,000 Bullis Seasonally

1st Infantry Levies -
Fief: Blackguard (not raised)
Strength: 1,000 Men
Armour: Mail, Iron Round Shield
Weapon: Mace
Upkeep: 3,000 Bullis Seasonally

Great Galley -
Fief: Centreport
Strength: 10 Ships, 900 Men
Armaments: Sabre
Upkeep: 4,400 Bullis Seasonally

Great Galley -
Fief: Pelataria
Strength: 10 Ships, 900 Men
Armaments: Sabre
Upkeep: 4,400 Bullis Seasonally

War Galley -
Fief: Centreport
Strength: 2 Ships, 240 Men
Armaments: Sabre
Upkeep: 1,040 Bullis Seasonally

Royal Court:

Antony Cole
Role: Lord
Age: 40

Josephine Cole - 2 Points
Role: Spouse
Age: 35

Damon Cole - 6 Points
Role: Son, Heir
Age: 20

Juliana Cole - 4 Points
Role: Daughter
Age: 16

Amelia Cole - 3 Points
Role: Daughter
Age: 9

William Cole - 4 Points
Role: Brother
Age: 35

Suzanna Cole - 2 Points
Role: Sister-in-Law
Age: 30

Arabella Cole - 2 Points
Role: Niece
Age: 11

Henry Cole - 3 Points
Role: Uncle
Age: 59

Frederick Nevin - 3 Points
Role: Advisor
Age: 53

Jonah Peterus - 4 Points
Role: Commander of the Guard
Age: 37

John Cardoza - 3 Points
Role: Captain of the Pelatarian Fleet
Age: 26

Optional Concerns:

None

Original Receipts:

Total Population: 94,050 People (8,360 from Pelataria, 14,630 from Centreport, 18,810 from Blackguard, 18,810 from Kingston, 18,810 from Harvest, 10,450 from Palma, 4,180 from Calisii)

Population Living in Towns: 14,000 People (10,450 from Palma, 4,180 from Calisii)

Crops Produced per Annum: 417,400 [ 90,000 * 4.6 = 414,400, + 3,000 from infrastructure (with standing army raised, -27,600 crops per annum) ]

Crop Stockpile: 381,150

Total Growth Bonus: 4.5% Annual Growth (0.9% from Pelataria, 0.9% from Centreport, 0.9% from Blackguard, 0.9% from Kingston, 0.9% from Harvest)

Tax Income per Annum: 224,190 Bullis (165,670 from Fiefs + 58,520 from Cities ) [ 35,644 in tariffs from Palma in AU 107; 35,011 in tariffs from Calisii in AU 107 ]

Current Treasury: 355,555 Bullis [ debt of 57,600 bullis to The Vault, 20% compound, seasonal interest ]

House History

Pelataria - wealth bursting at the seams of her small holdings. The history of House Cole, and of Vetus Patriae (The Old Country, as Pelataria is often referred), began during the early stages of Lundland's history. The Overlord, looking to expand his holdings into the unorganized lands of the western peninsula, sent a scouting party led by the explorer Robert Pelas to report on the quality of the land. Abney made his way through what is now western Lundland, until his party made it to the great ocean. There, he found a land fertile plentiful in resources, with a magnificent natural seaport. In his journal he referred to the discovered land as "Palma" - a term for paradise. Pelas then eagerly returned to the Overlord who, intrigued by this new prospect, gave orders for a minor noble to settle the land. In the end he chose Pelas' father-in-law, Lord Tyler Cole, as the recipient to gain ownership of the land. In return for Robert's discovery of the land, the Overlord and Lord Cole both agreed on the name of the new holdings: Pelataria, the Land of Pelas.

Vassals



[ The crest of House Aldran: the Overlord's crown over House Trisch's old colours. It is meant to symbolize their past as House Trisch's royal guard. Their motto is 'Duty Before All Else.' ]

Lord Crispin Aldran II is the Lord of Aldranland, Strongmist, Ambershore, Rubybay, Glittersky, and Fronquill. He is age 68, average of height and weight, gray of hair, with a thick beard, and brown of eye. He is married to Lady Katrine Aldran, age 68, born to a royal guardsman. He has three sons [ Balthazar, age 31, Arthur, age 28, and John, age 26. ] and three daughters [ Adelaide, age 50, Rita, age 48, and Katerjine, age 46 ]. He has no living siblings, though his nieces and nephews occasionally come out from the woodwork.

House Aldran was born when late Lord Crispin himself was offered the fief in the newly settled western lands over a century ago, in gratitude of saving the then-Overlord's life of Phillip II, shortly after his older brother had been assassinated. Ten years afterwards, vassalage was exchanged from being directly to the Overlord, to your House as part of an agreement made by your father.

The once frontier-land has since grown into a bustling hive of activity, with the great Aldranport at as its crown jewel. Lord Crispin is still fiercely devoted to the Overlord, and though he respects you, he places his loyalty to the House that gave him his nobility before the House he happened to come serving through a suspected Faustian contract. Otherwise, he is a man of just nature and wise judgement, with only his wife being equal concerning effective administration of their fief.

His sons take after him in most ways, save his two youngest, who act little better than hedge knights, competing in tourneys all across Lundland, indulging in earthly pleasures, despite both being married. The eldest son is far more austere, and some would perhaps say uptight.

Their eldest daughter is a boorish and jolly lady, married to Lord Westfield, the vassal of the Attolian king. The other two daughters are married into houses of lesser import.

Fiefs

Aldranland

Fair [ 8,432 people ( 15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure, -10,000 from town ), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth )

Some Resources

Advanced Infrastructure

Stone Manor

Stone Wall

Holds the town of Aldranport: 10,540 pop., Fair Wealth, Town Guardhouse

Strongmist

Fair [18,972 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Walls

Ambershore

Fair [18,972 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Walls

Watchtower

Rubybay

Fair [18,972 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Walls

Watchtower

Glittersky

Fair [18,972 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Walls

Fronquill

Fair [18,972 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Walls

Military

500 Knights [ Plate Armour, Lance, Longsword, Horse, Horse Armour ]

1,000 Pikemen [ Leather Armour, Pike ]

1,000 Swordsmen [ Mail Armour, Longsword ]

1,400 Crossbowmen [ Leather Armour, Crossbow, Shortsword ]

76 Ballista

20 War Galleys

30 Great Galleys

40 Great Longboats

100 Longboats

250 Fishing Boats

Lordship Receipt

Total Population: 113,832 [ 8,432 from Aldranland, 10,540 from Aldranport, 18,972 from Strongmist, 18,972 from Ambershore, 18,972 from Rubybay, 18,972 from Glittersky, 18,972 from Fronquill ]

Population Living in Towns: 10,540 [ Aldranport ]

Crops Produced per Annum: 454,400 [ -4,830 per annum with trade escorts raised ]

Crop Stockpile: 362,968

Total Growth Bonus: 5.4%

Income per Annum: 155,992 [ 113,832 from taxation, 42,160 from town taxation, 7,000 from resources, 9,000 from infrastructure ] [ 35,644 in tariffs from Aldranport in AU 107 ]

Current Treasury: 199,694

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[ The crest of House Hastings; four yellow buellts over a black field. It is meant to symbolize their piety and devotion to their friends. Their motto is ‘Our Word is Our Bond.’ ]

Lord Cynefern Hastings is the lord of Honeybough, and Goldengrove. He is age 46, tall of height and average of weight, gray-brown of hair and brown of eye. He is married to Lady Lucia, age 40, the daughter of an Ordained knight. He has three sons [ Luccio, age 22, Florence, age 20, Zephyr, age 16 ] and one daughter [ Maria, age 24 ]. He has one sister [ Cunygyde, age 48 ], who has two sons [ Aedan, age 32, Bruce, age 27 ].

House Hastings was a late arrival during the settlement of the fertile westernlands. Abandoning their ancestral home, the family of landed knights headed west when granted a county of idyllic woodland. Though settling the land was difficult at first, the land and its fauna were soon tamed, and ever since, their lands have lived in prosperous peace.

The lands of House Hastings are perhaps best known for producing exquisite honey, juicy berries, and very sweet, creamy-flavoured wine, which are sought even among foreign lords for their unique taste.

Lord Cynefern himself was quite a handsome and gallant man in his youth, and won the heart of an Ordained beauty after unseating her father in a tourney.

But the nagging of aging bones and a wife have caused him to start putting his glory days of tourneys and battles behind him. He still takes an active role in administering his lands, but is beginning to give his eldest son, Luccio, a firsthand education. The boy is very reluctant to this, however; armed with the rugged muscle of a Lundlander, and graced with the lethe beauty of a southern Ordained, he can’t seem to help but charm every woman he meets, and these passions often distract him from learning. Or they did, until he was married to Lady Elizabeth, the second child of the head of House Abel, Lady Carol.

Florence and Zephyr could not hate Luccio more. They were not as lucky in the gene department, but what they lack in looks and muscle, they make up for in cleverness. Lately, they seem to be conversing with each other in private quite often. Cynefern is no fool, and is keeping an eye out for his oblivious Luccio.

Fiefs

Honeybough

Fair [ 18,324 ( 15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Great Manor

Stone Walls

Goldengrove

Fair [ 18,324 ( 15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Military

2,050 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

500 Longbowmen [ Leather Armour, Longbow, Shortsword ]

500 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 36,648 [ 18,324 from Honeybough, 18,324 from Goldengrove ]

Population Living in Towns: 0

Crops Produced per Annum: 166,800 [ 36,000 * 4.6, +1,200 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 152,952

Total Growth Bonus: 1.8%

Income per Annum: 53,648 [ 36,648 from taxation, 14,000 from resources, 3,000 from Infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 85,500

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Lands of House Bloodsun ( Sadko )

Original sign-up sheet - Lands of House Bloodsun [ Sadko ]



As she is a woman, and a widow, she has a lozenge crest instead of a traditional shield.

Name of Lord or Lady: Lady Olga Bloodsun

Fiefs:

Crymson Streams (15 Points)
Fertility: Fair
Population: 18,567
Resources: Some Resources
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure.
Manor: Great Manor, Great Wall
Crops per Person: 4.6

Lady's Scythe (15 Points)
Fertility: Fair
Population: 18,810
Resources: Some Resources
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure
Manor: Great Manor, Great Wall
Crops per Person: 4.6
Annual Tax: 8,500 Bullis

Sullen Falls (10 points)
Fertility: Infertile
Population: 8,360
Resources: Some Resources
Infrastructure: Improved Infrastructure
Manor: Stone Manor, Stone Wall
Crops per Person: 4.4

The Screeching Mistress (10 Points)
Fertility: Infertile
Population: 8,360
Resources: Some Resources
Infrastructure: Improved Infrastructure
Manor: Stone Manor, Stone Wall
Crops per Person: 4.4

Cape of the Crying Man (10 Points)
Fertility: Fair
Population: 18,810
Resources: Resourceless
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure
Manor: Fortified Manor, Stone Wall
Crop per Person: 4.6

The Whispering Tides (2 points)
Fertility: Scrubland
Population: 3,135
Resources: Resourceless
Infrastructure: Basic Infrastructure
Manor: Wooden Manor, Wooden Palisade
Crop per Person: 4.2

Crag of the Wounded Angel (2 points)
Fertility: Scrubland
Population: 3,135
Resources: Resourceless
Infrastructure: Basic Infrastructure
Manor: Wooden Manor, Wooden Palisade
Crop per Person: 4.2

Towns:

Orgules (Capital) (25 Points)
Population: 9,405
Fief: Crymson Streams
Wealth: Fair
Taxes per Person: 4

Sourwoods (11 Points)
Population: 3,135
Fief: Lady's Scythe
Wealth: Poor
Taxes per Person: 2

Military:

Crymson Streams' Garrison

2000 Soldiers
Armor: Mail, Round Iron Shield
Weapon: Shortsword

500 Light Cavalry
Armor: Leather, Wooden Pavise
Weapon: Spear, Horse

10 Great Galleys with 900 Men
Upkeep: 2,400 Bullis, 1,700 Seasonally

10 Great Galleys with 900 Men
Upkeep: 2,400 Bullis, 1,700 Seasonally

2 War Galleys with 240 Men
Upkeep: 960 Bullis, 320 Seasonally

Lady's Scythe Garrison

12 Crowcapes (Lady Olga's Elite Guard.)
Armor: Plate, Round Steel Shield
Weapon: Longsword

500 Spearmen
Armor: Leather, Iron Buckler
Weapon: Spear

500 Bowman
Armor: No Armour
Weapon: Bow, Dagger

Cape of the Crying Man's Garrison

1000 Soldiers
Armor: Mail, Round Iron Shield
Weapon: Shortsword

Sullen Falls' Garrison

1000 Men of the Shore
Armor: Leather, Iron Buckler
Weapon: Axe

Royal Court:

Vladykar, Eldest Son, Aged 20. (5 points used)

Domund, Youngest Son, Aged 18. (5 Points used)

Ylena, Toddler Daughter, Aged 6. (2 Points used.)

Optional Concerns:

None.

Original Receipts:

Total Population: 88,308 ( 12,540 from Towns, 75,768 from Fiefs.)

Population Living in Towns: 12,540

Crops Produced per Annum:

Total 345132 (82332 from Crymson Streams, 83400 from Lady's Scythe, 35400 from Sullen Falls, 35400 from Screeching Mistress, 83400 from Cape of The Crying Man, 12600 from Whispering Tides, 12600 from Crag of The Wounded Angel)

Crop Stockpile: 244,824

Total Growth Bonus:
4.5 (0.9% from Crymson Streams, 0.9% from Lady's Scythe, 0.6% from Sullen Falls, 0.6% from Screeching Mistress, 0.9% from Cape of The Crying Man, 0.3% from The Whispering Tides, 0.3% from Crag of The Wounded Angel)

Income per Annum: 99468 Bullions

Current Treasury: 222,672 [ 34,307 in tariffs from Orgules in AU 107, 26,577 in tariffs from Sourwoods in AU 107 ]

House History

Bloodsun was an ever ruthless, powerful and rich house. Its' members were famous for their cold, calculating minds, calm demeanor, and mild manners. A powerful, ancient line that spanned centuries of its' rich and proud history, its' rulers never dropped their ambitions and pride. It was the most powerful vassal of a great house by the name of Tallboat, with whom they had constant feuds, the Tallboats constantly slighting their vassals when they could. Soon however, its' last Lord died along his children in a voyage along the Cape of the Crying Man. Instantaneously, Overlord had granted House Bloodsun all the lands, incomes, and titles of the previous House. Bloodsun was renowned as a House with powerful galleys manned by the most sturdy men possible, their wrath feared even more than the Tallboats. Its' current lady, Lady Olga, has proven to be an efficient administrator, skillful in court intrigues and delivering justice to criminals that roam her lands. She is the living embodiment of beauty and robustness. Her husband has died recently from falling off a horse, drunk, and snapping his neck.



[ The crest of House Zollern; a red bat over a black field. It is meant to symbolize the House's dominion over their lands, and misery to their enemies. Their motto is 'Our Land is Your Grave.' ]

Lord Gowan Zollern is the Lord of Gallow Hill, Deadwood, Mistwood, Banshee’s Moot, and The Pits. He is 80 years old, tall of height, thin of weight, pale of complexion, silver of hair, and dark of eye. He is married to Lady Heilwiva, age 77, born to a minor House of Brindlay. He has had seven sons and three daughters, but only his second-youngest son [ Vance, age 49 ], and two elder daughters [ Sybylle, age 47, Bouda, age 43 ] are alive today. The others died of either disease or battle. His eldest son did bear a son, however, and thus he [ Gabriel, age 33 ] is the heir to the House. Vance has never commented on this.

House Zollern has ruled over their lifeless land for ages, but not without contention. While the land itself is dead, the homes of the House’s sigil are rich with ores of both the pragmatic and pretty. Numerous lords have tried to take advantage of certain conditions to seize the valuable lands, but each attack has failed in some explicable disaster. One ended when most of the army was trapped in a sinking swamp, drowning in a fetid bog. Another failed when a horde of insects ravaged the supplies of the marching army. In the last invasion, a horrible disease came over the whole force.

At each turn of every disaster, there were always reports of men, in full, black plate, standing in the swamps and hills, watching them.

To this day, no other lord has attempted an invasion.

Lord Gowan, or any member of House Zollern for that matter, have rarely been seen outside their own lands. If the lord has any complaints or ambitions, he hasn’t expressed them once in all his long reign. The only time he was ever seen away from home was when his father was forced to pledge fealty to House Bloodsun by the Overlord. Gowan accompanied his father as a child. Gowan was known to possess the House's sword of some legend, Blooddrinker, but is rumoured to have past it on to his son Gabriel, as it has been decades since he has seen a tourney.

Gabriel, the heir to the House, is decidedly a more cheerful [ and handsome ] fellow. Though he is still has some of the quiet, aloof disposition of his own family, he has appeared to take more after his mother, and is an excellent charmer. He has reportedly been known to show up at tourneys and feasts uninvited, yet being the life of the party all the same. He was married once, but his wife died without bearing him a child, and is now only recently seeking to remarry at his grandfather’s behest.

Vance, Sybylle, and Bouda are all married, and have children of their own, but have never expressed any interest in House affairs, content to stay at court and pursue their own interests and hobbies.

Fiefs

Gallow Hill

Scrubland [ 6,138 pop. (3,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Stone Manor

Stone Walls

Bailey

Storehouse

Deadwood

Scrubland [ 3,069 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

No Walls

Mistwood

Scrubland [ 6,138 pop. (3,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Banshee’s Moot

Scrubland [ 6,138 pop. (3,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

The Pits

Scrubland [ 6,138 pop. (3,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Watchtower

Military

800 Spearmen [ Leather Armor, Spear ]

500 Bowmen [ No Armour, Bow, Dagger ]

500 Unsinking [ Plate Armour, Lance, Greatsword, Crossbow, Horse, Horse Armour ]

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 27,621 [ 6,138 from Gallow’s Hill, 3,069 from Deadwood, 6,138 from Mistwood, 6,138 from Banshee’s Moot, 6,138 from The Pits ]

Population Living in Towns: 0

Crops Produced per Annum: 118,408 [ 27,000 * 4.2 = 116,008, +2,400 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 96,179

Total Growth Bonus: 2.3% [ 1.5% from fiefs, .8% from infrastructure ]

Income per Annum: 61,621 [ 27,621 from taxation, 28,000 from resources, 6,000 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 77,000



[ The crest of House Dunsch-Taxi; a per quarter division, with a red thistle over a gray field on the right side, and a rampant black eagle over a purple field on the right side. It is the joining of two houses original flags, symbolizing both the main flower of the land, and that their house’s authority is invested by the Overlord. Their motto is ‘By Sovereign and God.’ ]

Lord Aelfryd Dunsch-Taxi is the Lord Thitslefield, Western Taxiland, Eastern Taxiland, Yostergard, Witchmoot, The Bog, Mossmeadow, Swampbreak, Woodersplace, and Plainfield. He is 59 years old, average of height and weight, light of complexion, black of hair, and green of eye. He is married to Lady Flaura, age 57, born to House Taxi when it was an independent House. He has two sons [Lleold, age 39, Phylls, age 34 ], and two daughters [ Rhona, age 36, Yuna, age 28 ].

House Dunsch-Taxi was born of a marriage between House Dunsch and House Taxi. House Dunsch had more land, but it was of poor fertility, and lacked anything of value. The Taxis had just one fief, but it was located in a field that had inherited just enough of the moisture from its nearby swampland that the soil was rich instead of fetid. The two Houses had long quarrelled, as Houses who compete over little do, until it was finally agreed that some accord be reached.

Thus, the lords of the two houses married their heirs to one another. Upon their deaths, their houses formally united into one, and the formerly conflicted land came to be peaceful. However, though the married Lord and Lady get along as best as an old married couple can, the scheming between the extended families of each former House continues to this day.

This, however, wouldn't be the first clever marriage in the House's history. In fact, you could say they have a knack for them: Lleold is married to Lady Olga, the head of House Ealmund; Phylls to Lord Findlay Lilla's sister; Rhona to the heir of House Westfield, and Yuna to the heir of House Abel.

Lord Aelfryd himself used to be an exciting and vivacious youth, but age and politics have jaded him. Now he does little but lament his hideous wife, manage his land, and try to prevent his feuding family from killing each other.

Lleold and Phylls are both men of martial talent, and have duelled on more than one occasion to settle the question of inheritance. It goes without saying, neither are on cordial terms.

Of the two daughters, Rhona is considered the more pleasant one, and unusually for a woman, able to make jokes. She is a caring mother for her children, yet not afraid to spare the birch. She stands opposite to Yuna, who though is starting to leave the prime of her youth, still acts as the flighty, bratty child she has always been.

Fiefs

Thistlefield

Infertile [ 10,530 pop. (7,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]

Resourceless

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Stone Manor

Stone Walls

Western Taxiland

Fertile [ 18,954 pop. ( 15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Great Manor

Great Walls

Eastern Taxiland

Fertile [ 18,954 pop. ( 15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Great Manor

Great Walls

Yostergard

Infertile [ 7,371 pop., 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Stone Manor

Stone Walls

Bailey

Military Bailey

Training Grounds

Barracks

Storehouse

Witchmoot

Scrubland [ 3,159 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

The Bog

Scrubland [ 3,159 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Mossmeadow

Scrubland [ 3,159 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Swampbreak

Scrubland [ 3,159 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Woodersplace

Scrubland [ 6,318 pop. (3,00 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Plainfield

Infertile [ 8,424 pop. ( 7,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure), 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ +3,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Military

500 Knights [ Plate Armour, Lance, Longsword, Horse, Horse Armour ]

2,250 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

1,000 Crossbowmen [ Leather Armour, Crossbow, Shortsword ]

1,000 Woodsmen [ No Armour, Bow, Javelin, Spear ]

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 83,817 [ 10,530 from Thistlefield, 18,954 from Eastern Taxiland, 18,954 from Western Taxiland, 7,371 from Yostergard, 3,159 from Witchmoot, 3,159 from The Bog, 3,159 from Mossmeadow, 3,159 from Swampbreak, 6,318 from Woodersplace, 8,424 from Plainfield ]

Population Living in Towns: 0

Crops Produced per Annum: 372,412 [ 37,908 * 4.6 = 174,376; 26,325 * 4.4 = 115,830; 18,954 * 4.2 = 79,606; +2,600 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 297,883

Total Growth Bonus: 5.3%

Income per Annum: 106,500 bullis [ 79,000 from taxation, 24,000 from resources, 6,500 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 111,500 bullis

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Ironstone Islands (Lands of House Strongheart )

Lord: Rorik Strongheart

Fiefs:

Cold Harbor(6): Infertile(.5%), 8,000 Population(4.4, 8,000 Bullis), Some Resources(+7,000 Bullis), Advanced Infrastructure(+1,500 Bullis,+600 Crops,0.2% Growth) 16,500 Bullis per Annum, 35,200 Crops per annum.

-Stonehelm(7): Great Manor, Great Wall.

-Coldport(13): Fair, 2,000 Population(8,000 Bullis), 8,000 Bullis per annum.

Icewaters(5): Scrublands(.3%), 2,000 Population(4.2, 2,000), Some Resources(+7,000 Bullis), Improved Infrastructure(+500 Bullis, +200 Crops 0.1%), 14,500 Bullis per annum, 8,600 Crops per annum.

-Saltcliff(3): Fortified Manor, Wooden Wall.

-Iceport(13): Fair, 2,000 Population(8,000 Bullis.) 8,000 Bullis.

Deepmount(4): Scrublands(.3%), 2,000 Population(4.2, 2,000), Some Resources(+7,000 Bullis), Improved Infrastructure(+500 Bullis, +200 Crops 0.1%), 12,500 Bullis per annum, 8,600 Crops per annum.

-Highpeak(5): Stone Manor, Stone Wall.

-Soarheight(13): Fair, 2,000 Population(8,000 Bullis). 8,000 Bullis.

Sharpsword(3): Scrublands(.3%), 2,000 Population(4.2, 2,000), Sparse Resources(+3,000 Bullis), Improved Infrastructure(+500 Bullis, +200 Crops, 0.1%), 3,500 Bullis per annum, 8,600 Crops per annum.

-Tallshield(7): Great Manor, Great Wall.

-Longspear(13): Fair, 2,000 Population(8,000 Bullis). 8,000 Bullis.

Military:
Funds: 109,000 Bullis.(6 Points Converted)

2,000 Iron Raiders- Leather(5/1), Axe(5/1). 20,000 Bullis.

750 Iron Archers- Leather(5/1), Longbow(10/4). 11,250 Bullis.

2,000 Iron Berserkers- Mail(10/2), Greateaxe(10/2). 40,000 Bullis.

500 Ironriders- Horse(20/5), Bow(5/3), Axe(5/1). 15,000 Bullis.

100 Longboats-6,000 Bullis.

50 Great Longboats-6,000 Bullis.

25 Great Galleys-6,000 Bullis.

5 War Galley-2,400 Bullis.

60 Ladders- 600 Bullis.

30 Battering Rams- 1,200 Bullis.

15 Catapults- 300 Bullis.

Total cost=108,750 Bullis.

Royal Court(36, 2 Points Converted):
Ailene, Rorik's twin sister: Young Sister(18)-3

Ulfric, Rorik's heir: Young Brother(16)-4

Karene, Rorik's sister, triplet: Adolescent Sister(14)-3

Ailla, Rorik's sister, triplet: Adolescent Sister(14)-3

Ragnar, Rorik's brother: Adolescent Brother(14)-3

Tulnar, Rorik's youngest brother: Toddler Brother(4)-2

Ygritte, Rorik's youngest sister: Newborn Sister(1)-1

Sven, Rorik's Military Advisor: Adult Courtier(33)-4

Kilnar, Rorik's Hand: Elderly Courtier(45)-3

Gorold, Rorik's best friend: Young Courtier(18)-3

Lanna, Gorold's sister: Young Courtier(17)-3

Concerns:

Original Receipts:
Total Population-22,000
In Towns-8,000

Crops per annum- 61,600 ( 8,000 * 4.4 = 35,200, 6,000 * 4.2 = 25,200, + 1,200 from infrastructure )

Crop Stockpile- 61,600

Total Growth Bonus- 1.9%

Income per annum- 79,000 Bullis.

Current Treasury-79,000 Bullis.

History:
Ironstone Isle. A cold, hard place. Far to the north, alone in the Northern Sea. The soil is infertile and rocky, and many mountains dot the countryside. Those of the Ironblood are not farmers. They are miners and fishermen, sailors and traders. But before all, Ironmen are warriors. The name Ironstone once meant something. It once struck the hearts of all men with fear. Ironmen were raiders, by birth and blood. They would set sail in their dreaded longships, arriving in some unprotected village. They would plunder, rape and murder until nothing was left. Then they would escape into the night with their treasures, the only trace of their presence being the charred remains of their victims. Every man who lived on the coast feared the Ironmen. None were feared more than the Stronghearts. Though not kings of the Ironstone, they were kings in their own rights. From their mighty fortress Tallsheild, in Sharpsword, they ruled with an iron fist. The Stronghearts were warriors of the finest mirth. Each were trained to be above proficient with a multitude of weapons. When the first Overlord united Lundland, the Ironstone was the last to be annexed. They never would have been, if it hadn't been for the cowardly king Fulnar. The Ironmen were ready to fight for their freedom. Yet when Fulnar gazed upon the united navy of Lundland, he wetted himself and bent his knee. From that day, his name was erased from memory, and he has only known as the q King-who-bent-his-Knee. While the Ironmen have held nothing but contempt for that man and his family, the Overlord granted the man Lordship of the Ironstone Isle. Until now. Rorik Strongheart, merely a boy recently raised to power after the death of his power, revolted. The Ironmen joined his banner and they easily defeated the few loyalists with little losses. As the Lord of the Ironstone laid bleeding, The Strongheart crowned himself King Rorik of the Ironstone Isle. With the Overlord dead and Lundland in chaos, it is time for the Ironmen to return to their former glory.

Motto: Stronghearts, Strong Men.

Vassals



[ The crest of House Ealmund; an axe over a white field. It is meant to symbolize their strength and unity, shown by the gold band over the axe blade and handle. Their motto is 'We Conquer All We See.' ]

Lady Olga is the lady of Lambcastle, Wavehall, Stonebeach, and Plunderbay. She is age 18, average of height and heavier of weight, pale of complexion, brown of hair, dark of eye, and possesing of a voluptuous figure. She is married to Lleold, age 38, born to and heir of House Dunsch-Taxi, the vassal of House Bloodsun. She has one son [ Osguid, age 1 ]. She has no siblings, cousins, nephews, nieces, or grandparents, and is effectively the last member of House Ealmund with any legitimate claim to its lands.

House Ealmund had long inhabited the northern islands, and joined House Strongheart in all its campaigns, including their rebellion [ if it could be called one ] against Lord Fulmar. The House had once been the fiercest of all the raiders, providing weapons and ships if the other Houses could not make ends meet.

But the once proud House has gotten soft of late. The late Lord Guldelic died a natural death at the age of sixty-three, leaving behind only a single eight year-old daughter, Olga. The old friends of Guldelic collectively ran the lands affairs, until the lady came of age at sixteen. Even then, the girl had been so accustomed to having things done for her, and Guldelics old guard had gotten so used to running things, that things had changed in names only.

That is, until Olga unexpectedly married an older man she had been meeting in private for some time: Lleold of House Dunsch-Taxi. Not months after getting married was a child concieved. Despite the difference in age, the two seem to show a genuine love for each other, but the marriage was not matrilineal. As Lleold is the heir to the House Dunsch-Taxi, this means that upon Lady Olga's death, House Ealmund would become extinct, and their lands would fall to the Dunsch-Taxis.

Concerned about this, Guldelic's old guard confronted Lleold. Words quickly escalated to violence, and the whole old guard were killed in court on charges of treason.

It has been two years since that affair, and the once insufferable lands of House Ealmund are looking more welcoming each day. Everywhere, the influence of Lleold and his wealthy House is spreading. Even their feasts have become Mainlander affairs of sophistication, dress, and fine food.

"The warriors of my land have become better dressers than fighters; they can chug a wine pitcher faster than they can swing an axe," one guardsman recalled of a recent feast.

It is something of an open secret that Lleold now runs all aspects of House Ealmund's lands, when he's not busy defending his inheritance against his haughty younger brother, Phylls. He is man to keep an eye on.

Fiefs

Lambscastle

Infertile [ 10,000 pop. ( 7,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure ), 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth. ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 to starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Stone Manor

Stone Wall

Wavehall

Scrubland [ 3,000 pop., 4.2 crops per person, .3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Stone Walls

Stonebeach

Scrubland [ 3,000 pop., 4.2 crops per person, .3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Plunderbay

Scrubland [ 4,000 pop. (3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, .3% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ +3,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

5 Points converted to 25,000 bullis

Military

100 Heavy Horsemen [ Mail Armour, Spear, Sabre, Horse ]

200 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]

750 Sheildwallman [ Leather Armour, Spear, Javelin ]

325 Axemen [ Leather Armour, Axe ]

500 Bowmen [ No Armour, Bow, Dagger ]

50 Great Longboats

350 Longboats

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 20,000 [ 7,000 from Lambcastle, 3,000 from Wavehall 3,000 from Stonebeach, 4,000 from Plunderbay ]

Population in Towns: 0

Crops Produced per Annum: 86,800 [ 10,000 * 4.2 = 42,000, 10,000 * 4.4 = 44,000, +800 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 86,800

Total Growth Bonus: 1.7%

Income per Annum: 32,000 bullis [ 20,000 from taxation, 10,000 from resources, 2,000 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 57,000 bullis

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[ The crest of House Reaver; two crossed, purple-handled axes tied by golden bands to gray blades, over a field of purple. It has not been said to represent anything, other than its founder, Lady Inga the Bear's favorite colour, and weapons of choice. Their motto is 'We Take What We Want.' ]

Lord Dougan is the lord of Rabbit's Eye, Axecobble, Ogre's Den, and Grindings. He is age 76, tall of height and thin of weight, pale of complexion, gray of hair, and rheumy-eyed, though they used to be blue. He was married to Lady Dyda, but she died a natural death two years earlier at the age of 70. He has three sons, [ Ceric, age 54, Tom, age 50, Roger, 44 ], and two daughters [Frida, age 46, Helga, 42 ]. Both daughters have caught an illness, and are currently under quarantine. Each child has their own children.

House Reaver was founded by Inga the Bear, a huge, ferocious woman who lived two centuries ago. Much of what is known comes through legends that perhaps once had a grain of truth to them, but are now clearly stories that have been embellished over the ages. What is agreed is that she was a fierce pirate and raider, who would charge into battle with an axe in either hand.

House Reaver has followed the Stronghearts loyally since their founding, and remain the islands most prolific raiders. Their love of raiding is no mystery; their lands are the smallest and some of the least fertile on the islands.

Lord Dougan used to be a man of great muscle and battle prowess, but that was many years ago. He considers himself unlucky to have gotten to his age, as he is too weak to die an honorable death in battle. As can be imagined, he sees civilian occuptaions as a necessary evil to provide for his campaigns. He scorns House Ealmund for having been given to a weak girl, and put under the sway of a Mainlander man.

Each of his sons take up much after their father, but even they have their best days behind them, and have sons and daughters of their own to continue the family legacy.

Frida and Helga have recently caught a very strange and violent disease, for which they have been suffering from for quite awhile now. They remain locked up in the manor at Grindings, where no one is allowed to visit them. As Lord Dougan believes, they shall either overcome their afflicition by their own strength, or deserve to die for their weakness.

Rabbit's Eye

Scrubland [ 3,039 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Stone Manor

Stone Walls

Axecobble

Scrubland [ 3,039 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Ogre's Den

Scrubland [ 3,039 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastrucutre

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Grindings

Scrubland [ 4,052 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ +3,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastrucutre [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

20 points converted to 100,000 bullis

Military

100 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]

1,450 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

1,020 Axemen [ Leather Armour, Axe ]

1,000 Bowmen [ No Armour, Bow, Dagger ]

100 Great Longboats

300 Longboats

20 Ladders

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 13,169 [ 3,039 from Rabbit's Eye, 3,039 from Axecobble, 3,039 from Ogre's Den, 4,052 from Grindings ]

Population in Towns: 0

Crops Produced per Annum: 55,509 [ 13,169 * 4.2 = 54,600, +200 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 57,600

Total Growth Bonus: 1.3%

Income per Annum: 16,669 bullis [ 13,169 from taxation, 3,000 from resources, 500 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 123,000 bullis

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[ The crest of House Bloodhorn; a rampant gray yale with red spots and horns over a black field. It is meant to symbolize the House's origins from the far north, where Yale was hunted in abundance. Their motto is 'Your Home is Ours.' ]

Lord Svipold is the lord of Noordlanding, Neuland, Godestone, Bludden, Wodynwall, Gootgrund, and Cleeft. He is age 44, shorter of height and heavier of weight, pale of complexion, black of hair and brown of eye. He is married to Lady Ghelre, age 40, a lowborn by the family name of Gutmandottir. He has one son [ Ivar, age 22 ].

House Bloodhorn are descended from the Suehans, who migrated from their far northern islands to the Ironstone Islands long ago. Compared to their old land, the Ironstones were a promised land, where they could finally settle down and live a stable life. Though they came with peaceful intentions, they were no strangers to violence, and proved worthy of holding their own slice of land, even conquering several lesser Houses in the process.

However, they were not entirely unaffected by the culture already present there, and soon came to blend their peaceful philosophies with the raiding ways of the natives, raping and pillaging alongside their new brethren.

Lord Svipold is the perfect embodiment of this blending. He is a hearty, jolly man, who treats raiding as both a competitive sport, and excellent way to make up for the shortfalls in harvesting. He is quite short, standing just an inch shy of five feet, but is nonetheless stout, and an excellent fighter. His only son, Ivar, is quite a ways taller than him, and has already proven to be an excellent fighter in both tourney and battle. His wife, Ghelre, he picked for her lovely beauty, and though she had little say in the matter, and she was not exactly the woman he expected her to be, the two make for a darling couple.

Fiefs

Noordlanding

Scrubland [ 6,174 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Palisade

Neuland

Scrubland [ 4,116 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Godestone

Scrubland [ 3,087 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

No Walls

Bludden

Scrubland [ 3,087 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

No Walls

Wodynwall

Scrubland [ 6,174 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Stone Manor

Stone Wall

Gootgrund

Scrubland [ 3,087 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Cleeft

Scrubland [ 3,087 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ +3,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

5 points converted to 25,000 bullis

Military

100 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]

900 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

800 Axemen [ Leather Armour, Axe ]

1,000 Bowmen [ No Armour, Bow, Dagger ]

100 Great Longboats

300 Longboats

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 31,889 [ 6,174 from Noordlanding, 4,116 from Neuland, 3,087 from Godestone, 3,087 from Bludden, 6,174 from Wodynwall, 3,087 from Gootgrund, 3,087 from Cleeft, 3,087 from Wocke ]

Population in Towns: 0

Crops per Annum: 135,333 [ 28,000 * 4.2 = 133,933, +1,400 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 127,600

Total Growth Bonus: 2.9% [ 2.4% from fiefs, .5% from infrastructure ]

Income per Annum: 34,500 bullis [ 28,000 from taxation, 3,000 from resources, 3,500 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 58,000 bullis

[Flooby Badoop]

The Kingdom of Almare ( Lands of House Griffiths )

"Your fear is our sword, the gods our shield."

Fiefs

Blackwood; Fair
Population - 16,928 Inhabitants (15.239 countryside, 761 in military service, 2.000 in Coalfell)
Resources - Sparse
Infrastructure - Advanced
Lord's Demesne - Great Manor, Great Wall, Bailey, Military Bailey, Watchtower
Harvest Output - 70.699 Crops per annum
Growth Bonus - 0.9%
Tax Income - 19.739b per annum
Point Cost - 14

"Blackwood lies to the northeast of Almare, and serves as its capital fiefdom. The region is commanded by a tall mountain towards its eastern border, while a vast, impenetrable forest lies at its feet, engulfing most of the fief. Small communities of villagers live in the forest, connected by gloomy roads which lead up to the largest town in Almare: Coalfell. The people of Coalfell live in the shadow and safety of a humble castle by the same name, where the lord of the kingdom dwells. Coalfell, however, is not the only seat of power in the region: in the deepest reaches of the acheronian pine woods live the clans and their revered druids, now close allies to Griffiths family. Woe unto those who tread into the forest with ill intentions, for those who do never leave."

Myrefall; Infertile
Population - 8.432 Inhabitants
Resources - Some
Infrastructure - Improved
Lord's Demesne - Great Manor, Stone Wall, Watchtower
Harvest Output - 35.400 Crops per annum
Growth Bonus - 0.6%
Tax Income - 15.500b per annum
Point Cost - 11

"Myrefall encompasses a majority of Almare's eastern border, and as the first line of defense against eastern raiding parties, has been reinforced with a mighty keep. The land itself is a sorry sight: as a bowl in between two mountain ranges, one to the north and one to the south, it is a gathering pond for the molten glacier waters, which turn all of Myrefall into a cold marshland. Though many plants grow there, only few are edible in good health and plantations are difficult to keep clean of all the poisonous weeds. Efforts have been made to make traversing the bog easier, with bridges and piled up earth paths, but it is still an arduous trek until one can leave the stinking wetlands behind. That said, the river streams coming from the mountains supply Almare with some of the freshest and cleanest water far and wide."

Greypass; Scrubland
Population - 5.290 Inhabitants (4.270 countryside, 730 in military service, 1.000 in Blackburn)
Resources - Sparse
Infrastructure - Advanced
Lord's Demesne - Great Manor, Stone Wall
Harvest Output - 18.534 Crops per annum
Growth Bonus - 0.5%
Tax Income - 8.770b per annum
Point Cost - 10

"Also known as the southern gate, Greypass is a mountainous region where little to nothing grows. It is an easily defended location, with only a single path leading from outside into the inner realm of Almare. As a popular location for travellers going in and out, a small township named Blackburn has formed next to the citadel protecting the mountain pass. At this point, Blackburn is more of a military camp than an actual town, but artisans are looking to settle there and make trade with nearby neighbors. While the land is poor in money and harvest yield, the mountain paths offer some of the most beautiful sights to be had in the kingdom."

Ashbourne; Fair
Population - 18.972 Inhabitants
Resources - Some
Infrastructure - Advanced
Lord's Demesne - Wooden Manor, Wooden Palisade
Harvest Output - 83.400 Crops per annum
Growth Bonus - 0.9%
Tax Income - 26.500b per annum
Point Cost - 9

"Ashbourne lies at the heart of Almare and is considered one of its most fertile regions. Unlike many other parts of the kingdom, it is relatively open and encompasses more open grass fields than forests, which has caused many farmsteads to appear there. As the kingdom's granary, much of its crop demands are met here, while hunters occasionally head into the smaller woods to hunt for game. Its predisposition and location have made this fief very peaceful and vulnerable to attack - it must rely on its neighbouring fiefs to keep it from harm."

Wingston; Infertile
Population - 10.540 Inhabitants
Resources - Sparse
Infrastructure - Advanced
Lord's Demesne - Fortified Manor, Wooden Wall
Harvest Output - 44.600 Crops per annum
Growth Bonus - 0.7%
Tax Income - 14.500b per annum
Point Cost - 8

"Almare's coast is largely controlled by two fiefdoms: Wingston and Mortham. The former is known primarily for its cadre of knights, the green knights of the coast. Almaric military typically travels light, but these men adhere to more foreign doctrines of fully plated shock assaults. They use the wide open fields to exercise and train their steeds and squires. The soil, however, is somewhat poor here, while the coast is a razor sharp cliff that forbids easy access to the sea, for good or for worse."

Mortham; Fair
Population - 18.972 Inhabitants
Resources - Some
Infrastructure - Advanced
Lord's Demesne - Fortified Manor, Wooden Wall
Harvest Output - 83.400 Crops per annum
Growth Bonus - 0.9%
Tax Income - 26.500b per annum
Point Cost - 11

"North of Wingston lies the fiefdom of Mortham. One immediately notices the fairer nature of the land, with a more gentle coast upon which a multitude of small fishing villages have accrued and a land not dissimilar to Ashbourne, with sprawling grass fields and sparse forests. Life in Mortham is typically calm and uneventful, as the people live a good distance from both foreigners and the clans."

Windermere; Fair
Population - 18.972 Inhabitants
Resources - Sparse
Infrastructure - Advanced
Lord's Demesne - Great Manor, Stone Wall, Watchtower
Harvest Output - 83.400 Crops per annum
Growth Bonus - 0.9%
Tax Income - 22.500b per annum
Point Cost - 13

"Perched upon the northwestern mountains, shielding Almare, is a mighty fortress. Its sentries are always alert, searching for threats that could come from the west or the north, while in the courtyards below train the fearsome green knights of the mountain. While the mountains are rugged and unyielding, several deep valleys have been cut into the rock's flesh, through each of which a bountiful river charges into the lower fiefdom of Mortham. These valleys, heavily forested as they are, are plentiful in fruit and game, with fresh water abounding."

Crops TOTALS:
Yearly Production: 419.433
Yearly Consumption: 384.000
Seasonal Production: 104.858
Seasonal Consumption: 96.000
Seasonal Result: 8.858 Surplus
Yearly Result: 35.432 Surplus

Towns

Coalfell; in Blackwood
Population - 2.000 Inhabitants
Wealth - Fair
Tax Income - 8.000b per annum
Point Cost - 14

"As the capital seat of Almare, Coalfell is the largest town in the region. It is surrounded by black forests on all sides, while its back is pressed against the merciless, grey mountain wall upon which castle Coalfell rests. Its inhabitants are wealthier than most in Almare, and most artisans live here to supply the fief and the kingdom with arms and goods. Still, compared to some foreign towns, Almare's capital is exceedingly gloomy and oppressive - it often rains, and thick fogs engulf the town frequently. Moreover, if one were to look at the forest for too long, one would gain the impression that it is staring back."

Blackburn; in Greypass
Population - 1.000 Inhabitants
Wealth - Poor
Tax Income - 2.000b per annum
Point Cost - 9
Contains - Market Square

"Having evolved from a military encampment surrounding Greypass's mountain keep, Blackburn is still partly made up of tents and wagons rather than fully constructed houses. It is a melting pot of foreigners, tradesmen and soldiers, but even so the population is quite small. Ambitious merchants are hoping to bring more attention to the hamlet so that it might become a viable location to make trade to and from Almare."

Point TOTALS:
Points used on FIEFDOMS: 98
Points used on FAMILY: 2
Points UNUSED: 0

Military

A) Troop Types Available

Melee Infantry

Spear Levy; Leather Armor, Wooden Pavise, Spear
Arming Cost - 10b
Upkeep and Pay - 3b

Contingent - 160 Men
Arming Cost - 1600b
Upkeep and Pay - 380b

Spear Clansmen; Mail Armor, Leather-Bound Kite Shield, Spear
Arming Cost - 15b
Upkeep and Pay - 4b

Contingent - 120 Men
Arming Cost - 1800b
Upkeep and Pay - 480b

"Almare's clans are known to be vicious wildmen who dwell in the depths of sombre forests. Shielded from civilization, they keep their ancient traditions alive, but having sworn fealty to the lords of Almare, they will answer the call to arms. Donning frightening masks, their spearmen are known to be especially hardy and steadfast, and are difficult to remove from the field."

Heavy Pikemen; Mail Armor, Pike, Round Iron Shield, Axe
Arming Cost - 23b
Upkeep and Pay - 5b

Contingent - 90 Men
Arming Cost - 2070b
Upkeep and Pay - 450b

"In silent vigil, they keep watch over the southern mountain pass granting access to Almare. As long as they stand tall, no man shall pass their wall of pikes."

Sword Clansmen; Leather Armor, Iron Buckler, Shortsword
Arming Cost - 20b
Upkeep and Pay - 4b

Contingent - 120 Men
Arming Cost - 2400b
Upkeep and Pay - 480b

"Almare's clans are known to be vicious wildmen who dwell in the depths of sombre forests. Shielded from civilization, they keep their ancient traditions alive, but having sworn fealty to the lords of Almare, they will answer the call to arms. Donning frightening masks, their swordsmen are particularly vicious and eager, and can often be seen collecting the ears of their enemies as trophies to be strung on a cord."

Mace Clansmen; Leather Armor, Iron Buckler, Mace
Arming Cost - 10b
Upkeep and Pay - 2b

Contingent - 120 Men
Arming Cost - 1200b
Upkeep and Pay - 240b

"Almare's clans are known to be vicious wildmen who dwell in the depths of sombre forests. Shielded from civilization, they keep their ancient traditions alive, but having sworn fealty to the lords of Almare, they will answer the call to arms. When challenged by heavily armored opponents, they favor the use of the mace to batter even the most hardy of knights into submission with horrible visages transfixed on their tribal masks."

Green Knight of the Mountains; Plate Armor, Longsword, Iron Kite Shield
Arming Cost - 35b
Upkeep and Pay - 6b

Contingent - 80 Men
Arming Cost - 2.800b
Upkeep and Pay - 480b

"The order of Green Knights are Almare's toughest warriors - the elite. Their legacy stems from the founder and original lord of the land, Sir Alexander Griffith of the Lake. They teach his creed to every intitiate, each one of them hoping to live up to the bravery and honor of their forefather. Knights of the mountain are trained primarily in Windermere, and are taught in the use of a sword and shield to fight the enemy man to man."

Blindseer; No Armor, Sacrificial Greatsword
Arming Cost - 20b
Upkeep and Pay - 4b

Contingent - 1 Woman

"Peculiar tradition or abject cruelty? An enigma to all, the Blindseer is a blind maiden in her prime, travelling at the heart of an elite cadre of vanguards. Her mere presence is enough to inspire courage in nearby Almarics. Protected from all sides, she wades through the battlefield on bare feet, her white dress soon becoming stained red. In her hand, a masterfully crafted greatsword; she can hardly lift it, as it drags a line behind her in the dirt. When the battle is over, captives, enemy leaders and deserters are presented to her. Surrounded by the blood-crazed howling of her army, she cuts them down one by one, never knowing what the last look on their faces might have been. Some of them become intoxicated by the bloodlust, and eagerly chop down man after man with a wicked grin. Yet some remain gentle at heart, and weep silent tears underneath their pale blindfolds as they mourn every life they must take."

Ranged Infantry

Skirmisher; Leather Armor, Wooden Shield, Javelin
Arming Cost - 10b
Upkeep and Pay - 4b

Contingent - 160 Men
Arming Cost - 1600b
Upkeep and Pay - 680b

Slinger; No Armor, Sling, Axe
Arming Cost - 7b
Upkeep and Pay - 3b

Contingent - 160 Men
Arming Cost - 1120b
Upkeep and Pay - 480b

Green Knight of the Forest; Plate Armor, Crossbow, Pike
Arming Cost - 38b
Upkeep and Pay - 9b

Contingent - 80 Men
Arming Cost - 3.040b
Upkeep and Pay - 720b

"The order of Green Knights are Almare's toughest warriors - the elite. Their legacy stems from the founder and original lord of the land, Sir Alexander Griffith of the Lake. They teach his creed to every intitiate, each one of them hoping to live up to the bravery and honor of their forefather. Knights of the forest are trained primarily in Blackwood, and often serve as the lord's personal retinue. They are less adept at the offense than the other orders, but are particularly steadfast. At range, they coordinate firing lines to cull the enemy with wave after wave of crossbow bolts. When the foe seeks to close in, the first three rows of knights erect a wall of pikes, while the rear element continues to fire."

Horned Huntsmen; No Armor, Longbow, Axe
Arming Cost - 15b
Upkeep and Pay - 6b

Contingent - 80 Men
Arming Cost - 1200b
Upkeep and Pay - 480b

"If you've heard of Almare, you no doubt have heard the many ghost stories surrounding the foggy land. Tall tales of wicked demons who live in its dark forests, of soulless monsters who prey upon the lost, of primitive tribes who eat the hearts of men. Most of these are certainly mere myths, but if there is a grain of truth to them, it most certainly hearkens back to the Horned Huntsmen. These men have sacrificed their conscience to become the ultimate predators; they are just as experienced at striking their mark as they are at terrifying it. Before one engages these men in combat, one must first bear witness to the many crueltiest they display for the sole purpose of inspiring dread in their quarry. Their name comes from the peculiarly horned skulls they wear strapped to their leather caps."

Cavalry

Mounted Archer; No Armor, Bow, Axe, Horse
Arming Cost - 30b
Upkeep and Pay - 10b

Contingent - 80 Men
Arming Cost - 2400b
Upkeep and Pay - 800b

Light Cavalry; Leather Armor, Spear, Wooden Shield, Horse
Arming Cost - 30b
Upkeep and Pay - 8b

Contingent - 100 Men
Arming Cost - 3000b
Upkeep and Pay - 800b

Heavy Cavalry; Mail Armor, Lance, Round Iron Shield, Horse
Arming Cost - 38b
Upkeep and Pay - 9b

Contingent - 60 Men
Arming Cost - 2280b
Upkeep and Pay - 540b

Green Knight of the Coast; Plate Armor, Lance, Axe, Steel Round Shield, Horse, Horse Armor
Arming Cost - 78b
Upkeep and Pay - 15b

Contingent - 60 Men
Arming Cost - 4.680b
Upkeep and Pay - 900b

"The order of Green Knights are Almare's toughest warriors - the elite. Their legacy stems from the founder and original lord of the land, Sir Alexander Griffith of the Lake. They teach his creed to every intitiate, each one of them hoping to live up to the bravery and honor of their forefather. Knights of the coast are heavily armored riders; even the horses bear metal. As a thundering wave of steel, they crash down upon opponents bearing all the fury of their spiteful kingdom, first impaling lesser men on great lances, then hacking at the survivors with axes."

B) Current Military Assets

B.1) Armed Troops

The Eyes of the Goddess; in Blackwood
320 Horned Huntsmen (4)
240 Spear Clansmen (2)
200 Light Cavalry (2)
1 Blindseer (1)
Total: 761 Men

Acquisition - 14.420b
Upkeep and Pay - 17.944b (4.486b per Season)

"Fearsome clansmen have gathered around their exalted Blindseer to protect Blackwood from all invaders. Lately, the men have been getting restless; grim omens tell of the goddess's yearning for more blood."

The Stern Guard; in Greypass
270 Heavy Pikemen (3)
320 Skirmishers (2)
80 Horned Huntsmen (1)
60 Heavy Cavalry (1)
Total: 730 Men

Acquisition - 12.890b
Upkeep and Pay - 14.920 (3.730b per Season)

"A band of hardy warriors protects the town of Blackburn and its keep from violent interlopers. While most remain in the town, the Horned Huntsmen elect to set up camp in the mountains."

B.2) Armory

Leather Armor; 1500
Acquisition Cost - 7.500b
Upkeep Cost - 1.500b

Mail Armor; 1.080
Acquisition Cost - 10.080b
Upkeep Cost - 2.160b

Plate Armor; 220
Acquisition Cost - 4.400b
Upkeep Cost - 660b

Horse Armor; 60
Acquisition Cost - 1.500b
Upkeep Cost - 300b

Spears; 500
Acquisition Cost - 2.500b
Upkeep Cost - 500b

Pikes; 180
Acquisition Cost - 1.440b
Upkeep Cost - 180b

Axes; 250
Acquisition Cost - 1.250b
Upkeep Cost - 250b

Clubs; 1000
Acquisition Cost - 2.000b
Upkeep Cost - 0

Daggers; 500
Acquisition Cost - 1.000b
Upkeep Cost - 0

Shortswords; 720
Acquisition Cost - 7.200b
Upkeep Cost - 1.440b

Maces; 240
Acquisition Cost - 1.200b
Upkeep Cost - 240b

Javelins; 480
Acquisition Cost - 2.400b
Upkeep Cost - 960b

Slings; 500
Acquisition Cost - 1.000b
Upkeep Cost - 500b

Longbows; 160
Acquisition Cost - 1.600b
Upkeep Cost - 640b

Bows; 80
Acquisition Cost - 800b
Upkeep Cost - 480b

Crossbows; 160
Acquisition Cost - 1600b
Upkeep Cost - 800b

Longswords; 60
Acquisition Cost - 900b
Upkeep Cost - 160b

Horses; 280
Acquisition Cost - 5.600b
Upkeep Cost - 1.400b

Bullion TOTALS:
Yearly Available: 144.009b
Acquisition: 81.280b
Yearly Upkeep: 82.344b
Seasonal Income: 36.002b
Seasonal Upkeep: 20.586b
Seasonal Result: 15.416b Surplus
Yearly Result: 61.664b Surplus

Royal Court

Ardobert Griffiths; Lord of Almare
Points - 0
Age - 42
"The Lord of Almare is a stern man who does not smile often. Always with his feet firmly on the ground, he is a practical man of facts, methods and goals who cares little for distractions. The only things that can divert his focus are his wife and children, all of whom he genuinely loves - and it is believed that only they have ever seen him laugh heartily, if he ever has. Culturally, he is in tune with his kingdom: He has a great interest in the clans, and intends to keep good relations to them, but he equally values chivalric virtues and his order of knights. As a man, Ardobert can hardly complain in his life, but there is one thing that always bothers him, eating away at his thoughts: He firmly believes that he has not accomplished anything noteworthy in his life. No great battles were won, no great advancements were made. Almare has not grown - or diminished - in any significant way since his crowning. This is his greatest regret."

Morwyn Giffiths; Lady of Almare, Wife to Ardobert
Points - 2
Age - 34
"Morwyn still bears the rough kind of beauty she possessed when she was younger and lived amongst the clans. As one of the prettiest women of the clans, she was promised to the then-younger Lord of Almare, to solidify the union between the people of the forest, and those of the cities. Although an arranged marriage of sorts, she has grown to love her husband, and turned out to be a loving mother to her numerous children. While warm and loving to her next of kin, Morwyn is very reserved towards strangers and people she does not know. In secret, she is rather torn between the clash of different cultures in the kingdom; on one hand, she enjoys her life in the castle with her husband and children, but a part of her longs to return to her people and feels caged. In the rare moments of reprieve that she gets, she often stares at the forest from one of the castle's towers."

Sir Owain Griffiths; Fiefholder of Windermere, Brother to Ardobert
Points - 4
Age - 31
"Owain is an enthusiastic knight and warrior, who loves himself a good competition every now and again. Unlike his elder brother, who has become stern and distanced in the dank depths of his castle, Owain has not forgotten how to laugh and is seen as sympathetic by a majority of the people in his fiefdom, particularly the knights with whom he trains. He is married to the daughter of the fiefholder of Mortham, the fief just below the one he owns, and he has two children with her. In spite of this, it is generally no secret that he has numerous, short-lived affairs with a variety of young women, regardless of their social standing. What is a secret, however, is that he has a very low opinion of the clans and their primitive ways - he would shed no tear after them if they were to disappear."

Lynn Griffiths; Eldest Daughter to Owain
Points - 2
Age - 8
"Little Lynn is growing up to be a well-behaved girl that never seems to cause trouble. However, the girl also appears to be a little joyless and seldom laughs or plays."

Cadog Griffiths; Eldest Son to Owain
Points - 2
Age - 3
"Owain has high hopes for his toddler to carry on his legacy, but he is often too busy with administrating his fiefdom, following his kightly duties, or chasing skirts to care for the child."

Garwen Griffiths; Sister to Ardobert
Points - 3
Age - 24
"A woman of stunning beauty, Garwen is desired by many. She has received countless proporals from within and without, but she has always found them lacking; no man seems to be good enough for her, as she put them down one by one. Some wonder if she is hiding some kind of secret in her lovely little manor by the seaside in Wingston. Perhaps she simply enjoys life by herself - she typically spends hours either staring at the sea, or watching the resident knights ride forth, and seems content with her life. Not that Ardobert would know; the two have always been rather distant to one another because of the rather large age gap between the two."

Berwyn Griffiths; Eldest Son to Ardobert
Points - 6
Age - 16
"Young Berwyn has been raised well by his parents, and shapes up to be an upstanding man. Still, he has a tendency to escape his duties if he can afford it, and spends a lot of time with the clans, as he is very taken in by their culture. While his father wishes for him to become the heir of the kingdom one day, he wants to become a clansman in his own right. Ardobert hopes that this is a mere flight of fancy that will go away one day, but who can tell for sure? What is for certain is that Berwyn has learned much from the clans, and he has gained a reputation for being a talented marksman and hunter."

Seren Griffiths; Eldest Daughter to Ardobert
Points - 5
Age - 13
"Seren has an ill character and it shows early. She is rather arrogant, and shows little respect to anyone who isn't a direct relative, and lives up to her ideal of being a princess. Because of her love for status and wealth, she is not very happy in Almare which is certainly not known for its pomp. Moreover, she finds the clans the most despicable of all, as they are little more than animals in her eyes. Still, she would never admit any of these things as she does not want to disappoint her father. One day when she is older, she hopes to marry outside the kingdom and leave for greener pastures."

Morgana Griffiths; Daughter to Ardobert
Points - 3
Age - 11
"An unsettling and spiteful little girl, Morgana seems to almost proactively try to be unhappy. It seems that no matter what Seren does or gets, if it is to her benefit then Morgana will be envious and feel disadvantaged for it. If offered something in return, to make up for it, she barely shows interest, however - unlike her sister, it appears Morgana cares little for the finer things in life. Many have remarked her striking similarity to her mother, at least visually; of all of Morwyn's daughters, she is the most like her, with a similar complexion and the same eyes. Most, however, do not observe the girl for too long, because she has an unsettling habit of being unnervingly quiet and brooding. Although she is always polite - perhaps too much even - one somehow can't help but suspect that she harbors dark thoughts. But towards whom?"

Morys Griffiths; Son to Ardobert
Points - 4
Age - 8
"Morys is a lively young boy with an extreme love for his older brother, with whom he spends as much time as circumstances allow. Given that Berwyn is his role model, he attempts to like and imitate anything the other does. As a consequence, he too spends a lot of time in the woods, amongst the clans or simply playing Huntsman with his brother. Perhaps tragically, however, Morys is somewhat clumsy and can hardly live up to his expectations. Perhaps when he is older, he will find his own path in life."

Alis Griffiths; Daughter to Ardobert
Points - 2
Age - 5
"As the youngest child of Ardobert's line, Alis receives the most attention from Morwyn at the time. As it stands, it is difficult to say what kind of person the little girl might become one day. With luck, she'll be a more agreeable sort than her older sisters, one should hope."

Gwydion Gower; Ardobert's Representative at Court
Points - 0
Age - 34
"Gwydion is a proud man. He is proud to have been chosen as the lord's representative. He is proud to be a warrior worth his name. He is proud to be a clansman. For one of his kind, he is very learned in foreign cultures, and can speak with higher born men as an equal. Still, he can hardly hide his origins, which show in his uncouthness when it comes to speaking the truth even when it hurts, and the occasional foul word that comes out before he has the mind to restrain himself. That said, most honest men should find Gwydion an agreeable sort with many stories to tell."

Aderyn of the Ravens; The Godsister of the Clans
Points - 3
Age - 67
"Aderyn is an old hag who dwells in the clans' sanctum, deep within the acheronian woods. Very few even know how to find it, and for good reason. She is the head of their religious cult, and is a mother figure to the clans as a whole. She ordains the druids who serve her and and guide the other clans, and she takes care of the Blindseer as if she were her own flesh and blood. Adelyn can be kind, but is often blunt and indifferent when kindness is not needed - in a way, she is quite jaded. Fittingly, perhaps, she seems quite numb towards violence. With decades of experience behind her, she is amongst the wisest in the land, and has a firm grasp on the clans; her word is absolute law. Her title 'of the Ravens' is a reference to her cunning by which she is identified."

Family Points Used: 36/36

Optional Concerns

None taken.

Original Receipts

Total Population: 101,268 Inhabitants ( 18,972 from Windmere, 18,972 from Mortham, 10,540 from Wingston, 18,972 from Ashborune, 5,290 from Greypass, 8,432 from Myrefall, 16,928 from Blackwood, 2,108 from Coalfell, 1,054 from Blackburn )
Population Living in Towns: 3.162 Citizens
Population in the Army: 1.491 Soldiers
Crops Produced per Annum: 449,176 [ 73,844 * 4.6 = 339,682; 18,972 * 4.4 = 83,476; 5,290 * 4.2 = 22,218; + 3,800 from infrastructure ]
Crop Stockpile: 306.850
Total Growth Bonus: 5,4%
Income per Annum: 154.308b [ 101,268 from taxation, 10,540 from town taxation, 33,000 from resources, 9,500 from infrastructure ]
Spending per Annum [ with full levies raised ]: 69.344b
Result per Annum: 74.665b
Current Treasury: 117.224b [ 35,644 in tariffs from Coalfell in AU 107, 21,525 in tariffs from Blackburn in AU 107 ]

House Coat of Arms



House History

The history of the land called Almare reaches far back, long before even men began crowning themselves Overlords. T'is a gloomy land of steep mountainsides, dark pine woods, cold rains and ominous fogs. Already in the olden days, her villagers formed tightly-knit communities to defend themselves from the many phantasms surrounding them, hiding in the black of the howling forests, as they do today. Everyone knows that Almarics are a distrustful, unkind lot that does not welcome strangers into their strange land. For centuries it seems they were content to huddle in the shadows of their great forests, living their lives under their own rules while remaining ignorant of the world beyond the gray mountain walls and the cresting ocean.

As time went by, and the peoples of Lundland became more unified and advanced, explorers eventually creeped into the mythical land to see what was there. When they were met with a hostile people that openly practiced 'fiendish rituals', most nations quickly came to agree that Almare was a haven for all sorts of devils and wrongdoers that had to be cleansed for the good of all of Lundland. After the great overlord Aella united Lundland under his banner, several fiefdoms elected to combine their arms and invade the northern land, so that it might be claimed in the name of the great house of Trisch.

The ensuing war was longer than anticipated, and far bloodier than what could be justified. While the invading forces were more numerous and better equipped than the natives, the latter prevailed time and time again by employing the most vile of tactics. Constant, small skirmishes and ambushes and frequent acts of sabotage took their toll on the attackers, and with the land being as densely forested and the ground being so uneven, progress was painfully slow. Not long after the begin of their conquest, the marching columns came upon the impaled and desecrated remains of what had once been comrades of theirs, strewn in regular intervals across the path they were heading. Every once in a while, horned men could be seen skulking in the distance, obscured by the shadows and the dense foliage. Terror gripped the men, and before long they became just as frightened of the forest's shadows as the natives were. If not for their leader, a prestigious knight by the name of Alexander Griffiths of the Lake, their courage would have surely shattered, but the lion hearted man urged them onwards.

After weeks of erring aimlessly in the ominous woods, led astray time and time again by false trails left by the wicked natives, the soldiers were finally able to clearly see the sun once more. As they left the forest, they beheld a fair plains with a handful of farmsteads, and beyond that, the glistening, cold sea. This vast grassland was dotted in thick forests, untouched by the lumberjack's axe, and to the east they beheld a cold, stinking bog. The men agreed to avoid this place, as they could not even imagine the kind of foul trickery they would have to suffer in such a place, and instead chose to continue their crusade northwards, along the coast. During all this time, they had yet to behold a single stronghold where a sort of leader should have lived. Indeed, it seemed Almare was entirely disparate, kept together more by their despicable beliefs than any one government. Sir Griffiths decided that such a state of sovereignty had to be established, then - a castle had to be built in a commanding position, one that could keep an eye on the entire land. Spying the mountains to the northeast, he thought that such a perch was a fine place indeed for a lord's citadel. The warband continued following the coast, which soon brought them to lands beyond Almare, into friendlier territory. There, they requested not only reinforcements, but workers, materials and officials to help in the construction of a seat of command and the establishment of a kingdom where there was only savagery.

Months later, towards the harvest season, Sir Griffiths' warband returned, stronger than ever, to ram their banner into the dark soil of Almare. With determination, they headed for the mountains to the northeast of what would be a kingdom one day, which forced them to, once again, traverse a large and deadly forest. The trials they were put through would only become worse, as the skulking natives were even more numerous and bloodthirsty here. Their ambushes and skirmishes became more violent, more frequent. A handful of times they even succeeded in capturing live men, and dragging them into the forest before they could be aided. A few days later they would find scarecrows made from human and animal remains - their intent certainly not being to keep crows at bay. They also found small communities living peacefully in the forest which, while unwelcoming, did not oppose the armed forces of Lundland. Two weeks of travel later, with about a sixth of the men felled, they reached the foot of the mountain; even here, the hardy forest continued to climb the slope until a certain height where even the most stubborn of weeds refused to grow anymore. It is there, on a mountainside overlooking the haunted woods, that the men began work on what would one day become a castle and home to a lord of Lundland.

Sir Alexander Griffiths of the Lake and his men spent years building not only a citadel, but a functional infrastructure that would allow easier passage through the otherwise untamed wilderness. They charted maps of the strange land, which took multiple revisions as explorers became lost and made mistakes time and time again. Similar colonizing parties were sent to other districts, into which Almare was divided - districts that would later become fiefdoms - in order to establish other houses of command to further tighten the grasp of the overlord on the cold forest land. The natives in their villages, while initially hostile, eventually made peace with the knights and even came to appreciate the simple luxuries they were given in the form of roads, signposts, horse carts, lanterns and the like.

During all of this, the forest-dwelling ambushers, who since became known as the clans, made attempts at first to disrupt and stop the efforts of the knights, yet over the years, even they became not only weary, but also keenly aware of the futility of their work. After four years of violence in the dark, clansmen came out of their forest in peace so that they could talk to these men who would not leave. Although he suspected foul play, Griffiths went to meet with them after having posted a brigade of men to be at the ready should hostilities arise. Negotiations began, and the venerable knight learned some curious things about his thus far unknown enemy. These clans as they became to be known, lived apart from even the villages in Almare, electing to abandon all society for the peace and quiet of their woods, so that they might devote all of their time to their lifestyle, and to their pagan deities. Indeed, it turned out that some ancient faith from a time where men had just discovered the flame survived to this day, here in this forgotten place. They fought not only to protect their land and their loved ones; they fought for the very survival of their archaic gods.

None could say that Griffiths was of a vile heart - he was certainly no stranger to violence and warfare - but he was determined to settle in Almare. Indeed, he had made it his life's greatest goal to turn Almare into a place of peace and understanding, a place where Lundlanders could live side by side with the clans and their alien ways. More than that, he could see many benefits to counting the clans as allies, as he had witnessed their combat prowess first hand: with only a few hundred men they had inspired terror in thousands. Although the clans had little interest in mingling with civilization, they agreed that peace was preferable to continued fighting. They were no fools, after all, and knew that even if they could delay the inevitable for years, they had not the strength to defeat the overlord's forces. Thus they promised to tolerate the presence of the knight's men, if they promised to leave their ancestral homes untouched. From that day on, Almare's great forests became sacred grounds where no man shall fell a tree.

After twelve years of construction, the great fortress in Almare's northwest, an area known even today as Blackwood, was completed, and with it, Griffiths' dream became reality. The people of Lundland and Almare had put aside their differences, and chose to live as one people. He was ready to swear fealty to whichever man the overlord would choose to rule the newly acquired lands; only, the overlord never chose another man for the great seat. Sir Griffiths himself was offered to enact sovereignty over the land he had tamed with his own bare hands. Honored as he was, the knight wholeheartedly accepted, and was crowned Lord of Almare. The land was divided into seven fiefdoms, and other, honorable and loyal men were chosen to act as holders for these regions.

Thus began the line of Almaric lords, descended from Sir Alexander Griffiths of the Lake, a once simple knight known for his bravery, tenacity, and virtue.

Vassals



[ The crest of House Lilla: a purple sword facing downward, over a white field. It is meant to symbolize their connection to House Trisch, which it mimics, but also recall the story of the House’s birth, as its founder was married to a dyemaker. Their motto is ‘We Are Of Royal Blood.’ ]

Lord Findlay Lilla is the lord of Lilland, and Purpra. He is age 26, tall of height, strong of weight in muscle, light of skin, sandy of hair, and dark of eyes. He is married to Lady Elspeth Lilla, age 28, born to a country baron's House of little import. He has three son [ Douglas, age 11, Aengus, age 8, and Thomas, age 2. ], and two daughters [ Abigail, age 6, and Stella, age 4]. He has one sister [ Cunegund, age 31 ], who is married to the second son of House Dunsch-Taxi, and has borne one daughter by him [ Luna, age 7 ].

About forty years ago, Prince Ranald, the fourth-born son of the then-Overlord Henry IV desired to marry a girl of lowborn birth: a local dyeworker’s daughter. Overlord Henry was to have none of it. He disowned his son, and stripped him of all land and claim to inheritance. He only let him live on the condition that he march to settle the land of Almare alongside House Griffith. As he was forbidden to take his family's own crest, he made his own in accordance with his marriage, and a new house was formed from the family name of his wife's.

House Lilla fought for you valiantly over the years, but Ranald and his children are long dead, and now his grandson, Findlay, rules the fiefs they fought so hard to colonize.

Lord Findlay himself is a man of narrow thinking and short-sightedness, preferring to glory in tourneys and battle rather than rule. He leaves the lion's share of that to his steward, Duncan Bannister. He is fiercely proud of his family, if only to give himself an excuse to answer insults with violence.

His eldest son is turning out much the same: an arrogant brat who treats everyone below him as a plaything, and all above as someone to challenge. At a tourney hosted last year, the lad was rooting for one of the knights to win in the final round. When his favourite knight had fallen, he drew up an arrow, and shot the victor through the throat as the poor man was accepting his victory wreath. His father encourages this bad behaviour, claiming it is how one confident in their power should act.

Lord Findlay himself has yet to do you any great service, for though he is fearsome in battle, he refuses to cooperate with any soldier not from his own house. And aside from answering the call to arms, he offers no help in keeping your realm.

Fiefs

Lilland

Fair [18,324 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Stone Manor

Stone Wall

Bailey

Military Bailey

Training Grounds

Barracks

Purpra

Fair [18,324 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Military

200 Knights [ Plate Armour, Lance, Longsword, Horse, Horse Armour ]

500 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]

400 Foot Guards [ Mail Armour, Spear, Shortsword ]

200 Longbowmen [ Leather Armour, Longbow, Shortsword ]

10 Ladders

5 Battering Rams

5 Catapults

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 36,648 [ 18,324 from Lilland, 18,324 from Purpra ]

Population in Towns: 0

Crops per Annum: 166,800 [ 36,000 * 4.6 = 165,600, + 1,200 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 133,052

Total Growth Bonus: 1.8%

Income per Annum: 53,000 bullis [ 36,000 from taxation, 14,000 from resources, 3,000 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 42,400 bullis

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[ The crest of House Orring; a golden dragon, salient over a pean field. It is meant to symbolize the House’s great mineral wealth, as well as reference the many tales told of dragons living in their deep mines. Their motto is ‘We Bleed Gold.’ ]

Lord August Orring is the lord of Cafferty, Vaughton, Pitt’s Mine, Death’s Hill, Slave’s Hill, Prisoner’s Hill, Dead Fields, and Drowned Woods. He is age 45, average of height and weight, pale of complexion, black of hair, and amber of eye. He was married to the daughter of an Ordained banker, Clemence, but she passed away at the age of twenty-eight fifteen years ago. He remarried to Lady Eleanor, age 45, who is the sister of Lady Joan Rhiwallon, fourteen years ago. He bore one son with Clemence [ Wulfric, age 26 ], and one daughter to Eleanor [ Synove, age 14 ]. He had two younger brothers, but they are long dead.

House Orring was founded by a village’s local Reed, who was granted land by the local lord in return for a service that remains unknown. Though legend says it was for slaying a dragon, it was much more likely a reward for ratting out the corrupt, petty vassal lord of the region.

Much of the land was hard and useless, but the Reed was determined to find something of value, that the same fate of his likely predecessor might not befall himself. After much searching, it was discovered that each province held vast tunnels filled with ores, especially gold. House Orring became extremely wealthy, and used their coin to buy mercenaries, to conquer yet more territory, from which they extracted yet more wealth.

When Lord Griffiths called for men to aid him in his colonization, House Orring was the largest contributor of men, for they believed there was a great deal to be gained in the potential resource findings of such a mythical and untapped land. And they were correct; upon settling, they found many places filled with coal, and the vast woods provided an excellent place to start charcoal refining operations. To this day, they have not regretted the venture.

Lord August himself is keenly aware of his family history, and prides himself on his mighty house. That said, like his forefathers, he is a pragmatic man at heart, and doesn’t place honor or pride before a profit of any kind. He is cold, calculating, aloof, and distant, not seeming to be entirely in the present, always thinking.

As can be guessed, his marriage to Clemence was purely financial, and the two shared a blatantly loveless relationship. His marriage to Eleanor was political, having wanted to seal an alliance between another of the vassals under Lord Griffiths, to ensure his protection.

His son, Wulfric, lacks the business acumen of his father, to put it lightly. He lies about the castle grounds all day, doing nothing in particular but lying around, eating, chatting with friends in the shade, or fawning over girls. He rarely spends money, but his sloth is something to be marvelled at.

Synove isn’t lazy, but she’s not a very bright girl. She spends most of her days playing and talking with her friends, or in the sewing circle of the castle servants. Being a plain girl, her only suitors of yet are those who wish to forge an alliance with House Orring, for whatever reason.

Fiefs

Cafferty

Infertile [ 8,000 pop. ( 7,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ + 1,000 starting pop., + 500 bullis, + 200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Great Manor

Stone Walls

Vaughton

Infertile [ 8,000 pop. ( 7,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ + 1,000 starting pop., + 500 bullis, + 200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Pitt’s Mine

Scrubland [ 4,000 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ + 1,000 starting pop., + 500 bullis, + 200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Death’s Hill

Scrubland [ 4,000 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ + 1,000 starting pop., + 500 bullis, + 200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Slave’s Hill

Scrubland [ 4,000 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ + 1,000 starting pop., + 500 bullis, + 200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Prisoner’s Hill

Scrubland [ 4,000 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ + 1,000 starting pop., + 500 bullis, + 200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Dead Field

Scrubland [ 4,000 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ + 1,000 starting pop., + 500 bullis, + 200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Drowned Wood

Scrubland [ 4,000 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ + 1,000 starting pop., + 500 bullis, + 200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Military

500 Knights [ Plate Armour, Lance, Longsword, Horse, Horse Armour ]

800 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]

1,500 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

1,000 Bowmen [ No Armour, Bow ]

10 Ladders

5 Battering Rams

60 Catapults

30 Trebuchets

24 Ballista

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 40,905 [ 8,288 from Cafferty, 8,288 from Vaughton, 4,144 from Pitt’s Mine, 4,144 from Death’s Hill, 4,144 from Slave’s Hill, 3,609 from Prisoner’s Hill, 4,144 from Dead Field, 4,144 from Drowned Wood ]

Population Living in Towns: 0

Crops Produced per Annum: 177,115 [ 16,576 * 4.4 = 72,934, 24,392 * 4.2 = 102,181, + 2,000 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 101,400

Total Growth Bonus: 3.7%

Income per Annum: 73,905 bullis [ 40,905 from taxation, 56,000 from resources, 5,000 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 109,305 bullis

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[ The crest of House Rhiwallon; a white cheval separating a semy of red cross potents over a field of black. It is meant to symbolize the joining of their House with that of the Holy Order of St. Edwin’s Pilgrimage. Their motto is ‘The Faith’s Shield and Sword.’ ]

Lady Joan Rhiwallon is the lady of Rhonia, Edwincastle, Finkhills, and Frommland. She is age 28, average of height and thin of weight, pale and sickly of complexion, brown of hair and brown of eye. She is married to a clansmen, Odon, age 30, which has caused much scandal at court. She had two sons [ Victor, age 8, Arthur, age 3 ], and one daughter [ Donna, age 6 ]. She has a sister, Eleanor, age 45, who is married to Lord August, and has a child of her own. She had three older brothers, but they are dead.

House Rhiwallon used to be a House of some import and renown, but ever since the unification of Lundland, in which the fought the Overlord to the end, their House has been on a steady decline. So pathetic had they become, that not decades earlier did they agree to merge their House to that of a dying order, the Holy Order of St. Edwin’s Pilgrimage.

Lady Joan’s father, Markus, was desperate to preserve his House, and so when Lord Griffiths called for men to join him in his settlement of Almare, he saw it as an opportunity to preserve himself. Unfortunately, fortune did not favour him; the houses Orring and Lilla took the best land, and any others who attempted to stake a claim were quickly cut down by either. Not wanting to suffer the same fate, House Rhiwallon stayed in its own lands.

Even more pitiful, his last son, the eldest and heir, died of dysentery. As his eldest daughter had been married to Lord Orring, to protect himself from them, this presented a problem, and so he disinherited his eldest daughter, passing the inheritance over to his younger daughter, Joan. He died several months later, after falling down the stairs and cracking his skull.

Lady Joan, known to be sickly and eccentric, has done nothing to improve her House’s prestige. She has married a clansmen of the woods, out of love, and born three children with him. The court is scandalized with her, and House Orring is still perturbed at Lady Eleanor being axed from the inheritance. It was thought that due to her frailty, Joan would not survive even one pregnancy, but she surprised everyone by surviving three, with two of them being boys.

The clansman, Odon, is a strong and tanned-skin man, who is quickly adapting to life in a castle. He still speaks with the accent of his native tongue, but is seeming more and more Lundish each day.

The three children are young, and it is uncertain how they will turn out, but Victor seems to take after his father; strong, daring, and handsome, with a light complexion mixed between pale and tanned.

Fiefs

Rhonia

Fair [ 16,336 pop. ( 15,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Improved Infrastructure [ + 1,000 starting pop, +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Stone Manor

Stone Walls

Edwincastle

Fair [ 15,315 pop., 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Stone Manor

Stone Walls

Finkhills

Scrubland [ 3,063 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Frommland

Scrubland [ 3,063 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Scrubland

Military

100 Knights [ Plate Armour, Lance, Longsword, Horse, Horse Armour ]

300 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]

300 Foot Guard [ Mail Armour, Spear, Shortsword ]

540 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

400 Bowmen [ No Armour, Bow, Dagger ]

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 37,777 [ 16,336 from Rhonia, 15,315 from Edwincastle, 3,063 from Finkhills, 3,063 from Frommland ]

Population Living in Towns: 0

Crops Produced per Annum: 171,523 [ 31,651 * 4.6 = 145,594, 6,126 * 4.2 + = 25,729, +200 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 148,543

Total Growth Bonus: 2.1%

Income per Annum: 37,500 bullis [ 37,000 from taxation, + 500 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 65,400 bullis

[The Nexerus]

Sorry. Still need to do military yet.

Okay, I am completely lost again. It seems that every single time I look at the rules they've been changed.

Are there three seasons, or four? The rules say four, and I am 100% sure that at one point they said three; I know this because I calculated my peasant's crop consumption accordingly. I'm not touching my sheet again until I'm absolutely sure that the rules are as they are shown.

[Flooby Badoop]

The Nexerus said
Sorry. Still need to do military yet.Okay, I am lost again. It seems that every single time I look at the rules they've been changed. Are there three seasons, or four? The rules say four, and I am 100% sure that at one point they said three; I know this because I calculated my peasant's crop consumption accordingly. I'm not touching my sheet again until I'm absolutely sure that the rules are as they are shown.

It was always four, but someone went and said there were three seasons in the last OOC. If you'd like, I can fix it all for 'ya when I put your sheet here.

And the rules have never really changed, just been added to and further clarified. I do apologize for any confusion.

[Flooby Badoop]

Jarldom of Jorvik ( Lands of House Vasa )

Name of Lord or Lady: Jarl Haraldr Vasa. 34. 6'6, 250 pounds. Large, even for Suehan. Light blond haired, square jaw, broad shoulders. Blue eyes, not bright so much as piercing.

Fiefs:
Orkneyjar: Fair, 26,800, Some, Advanced Infrastructure, Wooden Wall, Lord's Stockpile, Lord's Treasury, Watchtower, Messenger Post 4.6 CPP,

Jorvik: Fair, 19,620, Some, Advanced Infrastructure, Wooden Wall, Watchtower, Messenger Post 4.6 CPP,

Moen: Fair, 19,620, Some, Advanced Infrastructure, Wooden Wall, Watchtower, Messenger Post 4.6 CPP,

Northreyjar: Fair, 19.620, Some, Advanced Infrastructure, Wooden Wall, Watchtower, Messenger Post 4.6 CPP,

Suthreyjar: Fair, 19,620, Some, Advanced Infrastructure, Wooden Wall, Watchtower, Messenger Post 4.6 CPP,

Rogaland: Fair, 19,620, Some, Advanced Infrastructure, Wooden Wall, Watchtower, Messenger Post 4.6 CPP,

Troendelag: Fair, 18,000, Some, Advanced Infrastructure, Wooden Wall, Watchtower, Messenger Post 4.6 CPP,

Narvik: Fair, 19,620, Some, Advanced Infrastructure, Fortified Manor, Watchtower, Messenger Post 4.6 CPP,

Sveaborg: Fair, 19,620, Some, Advanced Infrastructure, Fortified Manor, Watchtower, Messenger Post 4.6 CPP,

Aland: Fair, 19,620, Some, Advanced Infrastructure, Fortified Manor, Watchtower, Messenger Post 4.6 CPP,

Gammelstien: Scrubland, 6,102, Some, Advanced Infrastructure, Stone Manor, Stone Walls, Watchtower 4.2 CPP

Stienenkysten: Scrubland, 4,068, Sparse, Improved Infrastructure, Stone Manor, Stone Walls, Watchtower, 4.2 CPP

Saugard: Fair, 16,272, Sparse, Improved Infrastructure, Stone Manor, Stone Walls, Watchtower, 4.2 CPP

Military:

Since all fiefs have the same income, this is troops per fief. Also, treasury per fief.

220 Leidangr: Spear, leather armor, dagger, javelin. 17 to buy, 5 to maintain.
156 Huskarlar: Mail, great axe. 20 to buy, 5 to maintain.
96 Bogamathurar: Longbow, short sword, leather armor. 20 to buy, 7 to maintain.
96 Slingr: Sling, club, leather armor. 9 to buy, 3 to maintain
108 Horse archers. Bow, saber, horse, 35 to buy, 11 to maintain.
36 Riddarar. Plate, Lance, Mace, Horse, Barding. 78 to buy, 16 to maintain
250 Vikingr. Half axes, half short swords, leather armor. 10 to buy, 3 to maintain.

13810/3920 total

Misc. Armoury:

300 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

100 Axemen [ Leather Armour, Axe ]

100 Bowmen [ No Armour, Bow, Dagger ]

40 Ladders

5 Battering Rams

12 Ballistae.

Fleet:

59 Great Galleys

3 War Galley

233 Longboats

107 Great Longboats

Royal Court:

Grevinne Helga, Lady Vasa, 18 (3 points)
~After the previous Lady Vasa, Elda, died, it was imperative on Haraldr to remarry quickly lest the other Suehan nobles begin to believe he was grieving, a sign of weakness. Three weeks later, it became politically impossible to remain unmarried. At the next debutante ball, where Helga was presented, the Jarl stood up and asked Helga's father for her hand in marriage on the spot as she was the most beautiful girl there, breaking protocol but proving that the Jarl was, at least to all appearances, fine. In actuality, their marriage is cold, as the loss of the mother of all seven of his children has deeply affected the Jarl. She hopes that as the Jarl overcomes his grief, he will warm up to her.

Prins Viljalmur, 35 (4)
~The Jarl's younger twin, he is a follower more than a leader, albeit an extremely competent one. He is his brother's most trusted confidant, and the two of them are the best of friends. He too lost his wife in the fire that took Elda.

Prins Gunter (brother), 27 (4)
~The most ruthless of the sons of Lodbrok, Gunter does not believe in honor. He has no personal ambitions, but serves House Vasa and will remove anyone who threatens the House, even the Jarl. As much as anyone can trust him, Haraldr trusts him to handle the dirty work.

Prins Raudebjorn (brother), 24 (4)
~Raudebjorn is physically the largest, standing at seven feet tall. Far from what his enormous size and lumbering gait would suggest, he is no brute, and is actually the most learned of the sons of Lodbrok. Haraldr frequently entrusts the administration of several fiefs to him.

Prins Valgard (brother), 23 (4)
~The duelist of the family, Valgard cannot resist a tournament or a challenge. His day is filled with rigorous training, and he often emerges from his sparring with his brothers battered and bruised, but still smiling. His motives are unclear; he isn't a braggart, and will even enter tournaments under an assumed name. He is also the most honorable, and for this reason Haraldr must ensure he is out of the room when intrigue or politics are discussed. Obviously, he and Gunter do not get along.

Prins Yngvar (brother), 22 (4)
~All he wants is to be like Valgard, whom he admires. However, while a love of combat he shares with Valgard, his modesty and honor are lost on him. Whenever he wins anything, the whole world, particularly the women, are sure to know.

Prins Johannes (Brother), 19:
~The ascetic, Johannes is reserved and cold. He spends most his time with Raudebjorn reading books, or hunting deep in the woods by himself

Prins Ragnvald Vasa, 16 (5)
Prins Tyr Vasa, 11 (4)
Prinsesse Astrid Vasa (sister), 6 (2)
Prins Njall Vasa, 11 (4)
Prins Gerhardt, 4 (2)
Prins Thorvald, 3 (2)
Prins Jakob, 2. (2)
Bucgan Villsvin, 22 [ Yngvar's wife ]
Phillip Buckwyn, 5 [ Bucgan's son ]
Maud Buckwyn, 2 [ Bucgan's son ]
Emily Summer, 15 [ Ragnvald's wife ]
Gustav Vasa, 0 [ Yngvar's son ]
Maria Hastings, 24 [ Viljalmur's wife ]
Haddock, 44 [ Useless High Treasurer With a Big Ego ]
Lila Westfield, 18 [ Valgard's wife ]
Jarn Vasa, 0 [ Haraldr and Helga's son ]

Optional Concerns:

None

Original Receipts:

Total Population: 225,622

Population Living in Towns: 0

Crops Produced per Annum: 1,034,820

Crop Stockpile: 815,862

Total Growth Bonus: 9%

Income per Annum: 340,712

Current Treasury: 591,421

House History:

House Vasa under Jarl Hroerek came across the sea from the distant north, fleeing an expanding ice sheet, as part of a mass migration of Suehans, their people. From their island of Orkneyjar, they raided and pillaged all of Lundland, until as a result of fecundism the island became overpopulated and the Great Suehan Army landed on the continent and conquered huge swathes of land, driving south most of the original inhabitants. Finally, an anti-Suehan coalition was formed, forcing Jarl Blatand to accept the religion and suzerainty of the overlord in exchange for being able to keep his land. Over the years, House Vasa and the Suehans became progressively Lundized, to the point that their nobles speak Lundish almost exclusively. While all speak Suehan, only the peasants do not have a grasp of the Lundish language.

Vassals



[ The crest of House Villsvin; a couped boar's head over a brown field. It is meant to symbolize their connection with the land, as the boar is a valuable animal present there. Their motto is 'One Family, Many Bloods.' ]

Lord Askr is the lord of Villand, Nyhjem, Bjornholm, Vestland, Ostland, Villsvintre, Ulvtre, Vinhill, Holmgard, Vestfelt, Ostfelt, Ostmars, Noordmars, Dodtre, Brunfelt, and Lapfelt. He is age 45, tall of height, and heavy of weight in muscle, fair of complexion, blond of hair, blue of eye, and possesing of a huge, bushy beard. He is married to Lady Erika, age 43, a lowborn girl by the family name Beiderdottir. He has two sons [ Baldr, age 19, Pengut, age 17 ], and two daughters [ Freya, age 25, Bucgan, age 22 ]. His daughters are married to knights under House Lilla, but his sons have yet to be decided for. He has one sister [ Idun, age 47 ], who has one son [ Haldor, age 28 ], and one daughter [ Cori, age 25 ], both of whom are married, and with children of their own. His mother, [ Rhianfelt, age 66 ] is still alive, and acts as the House's religious advisor.

House Villsvin formed when the leader of a Suehan tribe settled on the coast slightly north of House Vasa's lands. Though they fought in all the Vasa's wars, they were more focused on settling their new land. They had a vast expanse with which to accomplish this, but the land was cold, and infertile, so settlement seemed more and more difficult. But, due to its isolation, the land attracted many settlers, not all of Suehan birth. Giants exiled from their tribes, or cast out for weakness; clansmen of the northern forests escaping conflict; Ironstone islanders looking to get away from the island; and even those from Lundland's south came to settle the land.

The Villsvins now own a vast domain of numerous groups and people, and the blend of exiled peoples has created a unique culture; a hardy people with fierce pride in their new home, who all came from lands where strength was respected above all else. The people of Villsvin's lands are starting to create their own identity and traditions, but for now, there are ethnic differences to reconcile before they are a truly united people.

Lord Askr himself is perhaps the embodiment of this. His father was Suehan, but his mother was of Lundish birth. Were it not for her tanned complexion, she could easily pass for a Suehan.

Askr is a very physically powerful man, and believes that strength and honor are the most important qualities any many can have. Despite this, he is a very selfless man, and cares deeply for his people, whom he sees as his duty to protect and help in any way he can. His sense of justice is unerring, and sees all sides of an argument whenever disputes arise amongst his people. As a vassal, he has never doubted your right to rule, and has always done right by you, in battle, and in asserting your will.

Askr was unlucky in marriage, however, for he could find no Lundish lady of noble birth to marry when he was young. His wife was and still is quite beautiful, with fair complexion and hair, but she is a very petty and nagging woman. Askr is embarassed by her, but not so much as he is by his children.

His eldest daughter, Freya, is a huge girl, standing six and a half feet, and weighing nearly 200 pounds. She seemed born with an axe in her hand, and her prowess as a warrior is astounding, having won the last kingdom-wide tourney held by House Trisch. But while not simple, she isn't the brightest tool in the shed, and talks in a slow, deep speech. Relations do not come easily to her, and despite being married for eight years, has still yet to bear a child.

Bucgan is very beautiful girl; voluptuous, fair-skinned, freckled, with short, dark hair, and darker eyes. She has no traits of any known family members, living or dead, and it is thus speculated that she is bastard, though no-one dare's say this publically, for fear of Askr's reprisal. But if she doesn't take after her parents in looks, than certainly in personality: she is very stubborn, self-centered, and demanding. She was married to a handsome knight under House Lilla, Sir Brucke Bcukwyn, and had one son [ Phillip, age 5 ], and one daughter [ Maud, age 2 ] by him. It was something of an open secret that Bucgan was not satisfied by her husband. During a tourney hosted by the Villsvins, it is rumoured that she seduced Yngvar Vasa, one of the Jarl of Jorvik's younger brothers, and Sir Bruce challenged him to a Holmgang [duel to the death] on the spot. Yngvar emerged victorious, but Lord Askr was infuriated, and demanded that the two be married right then and there, to avoid any further shame. Bucgan is now reportedly happily married to Yngvar, and has born one son [ Gustav ] by him.

Baldr, the heir to House Villsvin, is a disappointment to Askr. He shows no talent for anything but the lute and song. While both are charming skills, they are certainly not very useful to a ruler. This doesn't seem to bother Baldr, who flits about the land, travelling as if being whisked by the wind. He has a number of girls interested in him, but so far, only a few ambitious lesser lords have expressed a desire to see their daughters wed to him.

And last of Askr's children is Pengut, of whom Askr could not resent more. He is a thin boy, with very fair features, and a passion for fine wine, finer music, and the finest dress. He once spent such a sum on new outfits, that Askr paraded him about the castle's village naked, to teach him some humility.

But Pengut is not a fool. Quite the opposite, he seems possessed of great cunning, which also greatly angers Askr, who chastises him for fighting with a sharp tongue, instead of a sharp blade. He tortures his servants, and speaks ill of everyone behind their backs, but is very superficially charming, being very good at knowing what others want. He thus has many friends at court and abroad. He has never spoken ill of his family, and in fact, refuses to speak about them at all.

Fiefs

Villand

Infertile [ 8,408 pop. ( 7,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ + 3,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ + 1,000 starting pop, + 500 bullis, + 200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Stone Manor

Stone Walls

Bailey

Military Bailey

Nyhjem

Infertile [ 7,357 pop., 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Bailey

Military Bailey

Bjornholm

Scrubland [ 3,153 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Vestland

Scrubland [ 3,153 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Ostland

Scrubland [ 3,153 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Villsvintre

Scrubland [ 3,153 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Ulvtre

Scrubland [ 3,153 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Vinhill

Scrubland [ 3,153 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Holmgard

Scrubland [ 3,153 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Vestfeld

Scrubland [ 3,153 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Ostfeld

Scrubland [ 3,153 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Ostmars

Scrubland [ 3,153 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortifed Manor

Wooden Palisade

Watchtower

Noordmars

Scrubland [ 3,153 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Palisade

Watchtower

Dodtre

Scrubland [ 3,153 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Watchtower

Brunfelt

Scrubland [ 4,204 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Improved Infrastructure [ + 1,000 starting pop, + 500 bullis, + 200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Lapfelt

Scrubland [ 3,153 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Military

720 Sheildwallman [ Leather Armour, Spear, Javelin ]

260 Axemen [ Leather Armour, Axe ]

400 Bowmen [ No Armour, Bow, Dagger ]

500 Horsehunters [ Leather Armour, Spear, Javelin, Horse ]

500 Horse Archers [ Leather Armour, Bow, Sabre, Horse ]

100 Longboats

30 Ladders

1 Battering Ram

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 60,958 [ 8,408 from Villand, 7,357 from Nyhjem, 3,153 from Bjornholm, 3,153 from Vestland, 3,153 from Ostland, 3,153 from Villsvintre, 3,153 from Ulvtre, 3,153 from Vinhill, 3,153 from Holmgard, 3,153 from Vestfeld, 3,153 from Ostfeld, 3,153 from Ostmars, 3,153 from Noordmars, 3,153 from Dodtre, 4,204 from Brunfelt, 3,153 from Lapfelt ]

Population in Towns: 0

Crops per Annum: 247,000 [ 15,000 * 4.4 = 66,000, 43,000 * 4.2 = 168,000, +400 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 223,042

Total Growth Bonus: 5.1%

Income per Annum: 62,000 bullis [ 58,000 from taxation, 3,000 from resources, 1,000 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 52,500 bullis

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[ The crest of House Sorensen; a bend sinister, red in the north, blue in the south, with the border colours of either switched. A scimitar is placed over the red, and a seax in the blue. It is meant to symbolize their strength, and history as pirates and raiders. Their motto is 'Live By the Sword.' ]

Lord Hansel is the lord of Featherbay, Smuggler's Cove, Ripdash, and Hightide. He is 34 years old, tall of height, average of weight, light of complexion, sandy-brown of hair, and brown of eye, with a thick, pointy moustache, and a left eye made of glass. He was married to Lady Uda of House Argyll, but she has recently died while travelling to Orkneyjar by boat. She was age 40. Hansel has two sons [ Wallace, age 18, Bruce, age 16 ], and one daughter [ Olivia, age 14 ]. Wallace is married, and has one son [ Dagran, age 3 ], but Bruce and Olivia have yet to be spoken for. He has two brothers [ Erik, age 39, Leif, age 37 ], both of whom are married, and have children of their own.

House Sorensen 'settled' the lands closer to the mainland during the Suehan migration. Even before the migration, they had been known as an aggressive tribe, but with more prey than ever, they became like children in a sweet's bakery. Their lifeblood and fortunes have risen and fallen with their raiding, which is exactly what gave birth to their motto.

Unique to their House, however, is how unlike they are to their Suehan brethren. Having had the most contact with the Lundish people, they seem to have blended with them the most out of all the other Suehan peoples. Their language, accents, dress, mannerisms, and traditions are all a bastard blend of Lundish and Suehan, making them seem quite foreign to all they meet.

This is fine for their purposes, for their lands are isolated, locked off from the mainland proper by caves, rocky hills, and jutting coastlines.

Lord Hansel himself is a violent and vicious man, who has murdered his fair share of innocent sailors and merchants. He had his left eye stabbed not two years ago during a fight at sea, and now wears a painted glass eye. It barely fits his eyesocket, and is unnerving to look at for long, but that was perhaps his intention. He appeared to marry his wife, six years his senior, solely for her money, which is spent on numerous new ships for his ever-growing fleet. The two were known to despise each other, and he seems to shed no tears over her death.

His two sons, Wallace and Bruce, fancy themselves knights of renown, and whenever they aren't on the tourney circuit, go off on sprees of pillaging with their men-at-arms.

Olivia is even more unstable and violent: she constantly seeks to isolate herself, and only leaves the family manor at night, where she goes out and steals trinkets from the peasants. Everyone knows about this behaviour, but no-one dares speak against Lord Hansel. Where the girl keeps her ill-gotten treasures, however, is a subject of many a drunk commoner's tale.

Fiefs

Featherbay

Scrubland [ 4,173 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ + 3,000 bullis ]

Basic Infrastructure

Stone Manor

Stone Walls

Bailey

Military Bailey

Watchtower

Smuggler's Cove

Scrubland [ 3,036 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ + 3,000 bullis ]

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Stone Walls

Bailey

Military Bailey

Watchtower

Messenger Post

Ripdash

Scrubland [ 3,036 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Bailey

Military Bailey

Watchtower

Messenger Post

Hightide

Scrubland [ 3,036 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Bailey

Military Bailey

Watchtower

Messenger Post

Military

700 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

350 Axemen [ Leather Armour, Axe ]

500 Bowmen [ No Armour, Bow, Dagger ]

100 Great Longboats

250 Longboats

250 Fishing Boats

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 13,281 [ 4,173 from Featherbay, 3,036 from Smuggerler's Cove, 3,036 from Ripdash, 3,036 from Hightide ]

Population in Towns: 0

Crops per Annum: 55,780 [ 13,281 * 4.2 = 50,400 ]

Crop Stockpile: 39,797

Total Growth Bonus: 1.2%

Income per Annum: 19,281 bullis [ 13,281 from taxation, 6,000 from resources ]

Current Treasury: 24,173 bullis

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[ The crest of House Bloodhorn; a rampant gray yale with red spots and horns over a black field. It is meant to symbolize the House's origins from the far north, where Yale was hunted in abundance. Their motto is 'Your Home is Ours.' ]

Lord Svipold is the lord of Noordlanding, Neuland, Godestone, Bludden, Wodynwall, Gootgrund, and Cleeft. He is age 44, shorter of height and heavier of weight, pale of complexion, black of hair and brown of eye. He is married to Lady Ghelre, age 40, a lowborn by the family name of Gutmandottir. He has one son [ Ivar, age 22 ].

House Bloodhorn are descended from the Suehans, who migrated from their far northern islands to the Ironstone Islands long ago. Compared to their old land, the Ironstones were a promised land, where they could finally settle down and live a stable life. Though they came with peaceful intentions, they were no strangers to violence, and proved worthy of holding their own slice of land, even conquering several lesser Houses in the process.

However, they were not entirely unaffected by the culture already present there, and soon came to blend their peaceful philosophies with the raiding ways of the natives, raping and pillaging alongside their new brethren.

Lord Svipold is the perfect embodiment of this blending. He is a hearty, jolly man, who treats raiding as both a competitive sport, and excellent way to make up for the shortfalls in harvesting. He is quite short, standing just an inch shy of five feet, but is nonetheless stout, and an excellent fighter. His only son, Ivar, is quite a ways taller than him, and has already proven to be an excellent fighter in both tourney and battle. His wife, Ghelre, he picked for her lovely beauty, and though she had little say in the matter, and she was not exactly the woman he expected her to be, the two make for a darling couple.

Fiefs

Noordlanding

Scrubland [ 6,174 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Palisade

Neuland

Scrubland [ 4,116 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Godestone

Scrubland [ 3,087 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

No Walls

Bludden

Scrubland [ 3,087 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

No Walls

Wodynwall

Scrubland [ 6,174 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Stone Manor

Stone Wall

Gootgrund

Scrubland [ 3,087 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Cleeft

Scrubland [ 3,087 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ +3,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Cold Harbor

Infertile(.5%) [8,152 pop., 4.4 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 Bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +1,500 Bullis,+600 Crops,0.2% Growth ]

-Stonehelm(7): Great Manor, Great Wall.

Icewaters

Scrublands [2,038 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 Bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ +500 Bullis, +200 Crops 0.1% ]

-Saltcliff(3): Fortified Manor, Wooden Wall.

Deepmount

Scrublands [ 2,038 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 Bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ +500 Bullis, +200 Crops 0.1% ]

-Highpeak(5): Stone Manor, Stone Wall.

Sharpsword

Scrublands [ 2,038 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ +3,000 Bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ +500 Bullis, +200 Crops, 0.1% ]

-Tallshield(7): Great Manor, Great Wall.

5 points converted to 25,000 bullis

Military

100 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]

900 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

800 Axemen [ Leather Armour, Axe ]

1,000 Bowmen [ No Armour, Bow, Dagger ]

100 Great Longboats

300 Longboats

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 46,225 [ 6,174 from Noordlanding, 4,116 from Neuland, 3,087 from Godestone, 3,087 from Bludden, 6,174 from Wodynwall, 3,087 from Gootgrund, 3,087 from Cleeft, 3,087 from Wocke, 8,152 from Cold Harbor, 2,058 from Icewaters, 2,058 from Deepmount, 2,058 from Sharpsword ]

Population in Towns: 0

Crops per Annum: 198,374 [ 8,152 * 4.4 = 35,868, 38,073 * 4.2 = 159,906, +2,600 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 142,985

Total Growth Bonus: 4.8% [ 3.8% from fiefs, 1% from infrastructure ]

Income per Annum: 34,500 bullis [ 28,000 from taxation, 3,000 from resources, 3,500 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 58,000 bullis

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[ The crest of House Reaver; two crossed, purple-handled axes tied by golden bands to gray blades, over a field of purple. It has not been said to represent anything, other than its founder, Lady Inga the Bear's favorite colour, and weapons of choice. Their motto is 'We Take What We Want.' ]

Lord Dougan is the lord of Rabbit's Eye, Axecobble, Ogre's Den, and Grindings. He is age 76, tall of height and thin of weight, pale of complexion, gray of hair, and rheumy-eyed, though they used to be blue. He was married to Lady Dyda, but she died a natural death two years earlier at the age of 70. He has three sons, [ Ceric, age 54, Tom, age 50, Roger, 44 ]. He had two daughters, Helga and Frida, who both caught an illness in the Waiting season of 107, and put under quarantine in the manor of Grindings. They died almost exactly a year later, in the Waiting season of 108, at the ages 47 and 43, leaving behind two sons each.

House Reaver was founded by Inga the Bear, a huge, ferocious woman who lived two centuries ago. Much of what is known comes through legends that perhaps once had a grain of truth to them, but are now clearly stories that have been embellished over the ages. What is agreed is that she was a fierce pirate and raider, who would charge into battle with an axe in either hand.

House Reaver has followed the Stronghearts loyally since their founding, and remain the islands most prolific raiders. The reason for their love of raiding is no mystery; their lands are the smallest and some of the least fertile on the islands.

Lord Dougan used to be a man of great muscle and battle prowess, but that was many years ago. He considers himself unlucky to have gotten to his age, as he is too weak to die an honorable death in battle. As can be imagined, he sees civilian occupations as a necessary evil to provide for his campaigns. He scorns House Ealmund for having been given to a weak girl, and put under the sway of a Mainlander man.

Each of his sons take up much after their father, but even they have their best days behind them, and have sons and daughters of their own to continue the family legacy.

Frida and Helga caught a very strange and violent disease at the beginning of the year 107, for which they had suffered from all year. They were locked up in the manor at Grindings, where no one is allowed to visit them. As Lord Dougan believed, they shall either overcome their affliction by their own strength, or deserve to die for their weakness.

And in the Waiting season of 108, die they did. Little time was spent on their burials.

Rabbit's Eye

Scrubland [ 3,039 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Stone Manor

Stone Walls

Axecobble

Scrubland [ 3,039 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Ogre's Den

Scrubland [ 3,039 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastrucutre

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Grindings

Scrubland [ 4,052 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ +3,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastrucutre [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

20 points converted to 100,000 bullis

Military

100 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]

1,450 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

1,020 Axemen [ Leather Armour, Axe ]

1,000 Bowmen [ No Armour, Bow, Dagger ]

100 Great Longboats

300 Longboats

20 Ladders

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 13,169 [ 3,039 from Rabbit's Eye, 3,039 from Axecobble, 3,039 from Ogre's Den, 4,052 from Grindings ]

Population in Towns: 0

Crops Produced per Annum: 55,509 [ 13,169 * 4.2 = 54,600, +200 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 44,431

Total Growth Bonus: 1.3%

Income per Annum: 16,669 bullis [ 13,169 from taxation, 3,000 from resources, 500 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 123,000 bullis

[Flooby Badoop]

Kingdom of Attolia ( Lands of House Wolff )

Name of Lord or Lady: Lord Lothar Wolff

Fiefs:

1. Attolia (15 Points)
-Fair (.7%)
-Population: 18,598
-Some Resources (+7,000 Bullis)
-Advanced Infrastructure (+600 Crops, 1,500 Bullis, +.2%)
-Great Manor
-Great Wall
-Bailey
-Military Bailey
- Lord's Stockpile
-Crops per Person: 4.6

2. Dawn (11 Points)
-Fair (.7%)
-Population: 19,692
-No Resources
-Advanced Infrastructure (+600 Crops, 1,500 Bullis, +.2%)
-Stone Manor
-Stone Wall
-4.6 Crops per Person

3. Aegis (11 Points)
-Fair (.7%)
-Population: 19,692
-No Resources
-Advanced Infrastructure (+600 Crops, 1,500 Bullis, +.2%)
-Stone Manor
-Stone Wall
-4.6 Crops per Person

4. Tara (2 points)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 4,376
-No Resources
-Improved Infrastructure (+200 Crops, +500 Bullis, +.1%)
-Wooden Manor
-No Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

5. Barris (2 points)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 4,376
-No Resources
-Improved Infrastructure (+200 Crops, +500 Bullis, +.1%)
-Wooden Manor
-No Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

6. Westfield (2 points)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 4,376
-No Resources
-Improved Infrastructure (+200 Crops, +500 Bullis, +.1%)
-Wooden Manor
-No Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

7. Munster (2 points)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 4,376
-No Resources
-Improved Infrastructure (+200 Crops, +500 Bullis, +.1%)
-Wooden Manor
-No Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

8. Concord (2 points)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 4,376
-No Resources
-Improved Infrastructure (+200 Crops, +500 Bullis, +.1%)
-Wooden Manor
-No Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

9. Peshton (2 points)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 4,376
-No Resources
-Improved Infrastructure (+200 Crops, +500 Bullis, +.1%)
-Wooden Manor
-No Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

10. Worcester (2 Point)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 4,376
-No Resources
-Improved Infrastructure (+200 Crops, +500 Bullis, +.1%)
-Wooden Manor
-No Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

11. Abel (3 Point)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 3282
-No Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

12. Seval (3 Point)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 3282
-No Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

13. Faxton (3 Point)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 3282
-No Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

14. Stratford (3 Point)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 3282
-No Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

15. Essex (3 Point)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 3282
-No Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

16. Wessex (3 Point)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 3282
-No Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

17. Kent (3 Point)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population:3 282
-No Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

18. Sussex (3 Point)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 3282
-No Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

19. Bergen (3 Point)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 3282
-No Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

20. Middleton (3 Point)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 3282
-No Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

21. Somerset (3 Point)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population: 3282
-No Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

22. Avon (1)
-Scrubland (.3%)
-Population 3282
-No Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-No Wall
-4.2 Crops per Person

23. Ridgewood (1)
-Scrubland(.3%)
-Population 3282
-No Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-No Wall
-4.2 Crops Per Person

Towns:

Attolia
-Population: 1,094
-Fair
-Attolia
-4 Bullis per Person
-Town Guardhouse

Military:

Standing Army:
500 Sentinels:
-Sword Sword
-Horse
-Spear
-Bow
-Leather Armor

450 Axe Bearers
-Axe
Leather Armor with Iron Buckler

150 Marines
-Axe
-Bow
-Leather Armor with Wooden Shield

5 Great Galley

Reserve Weapons/Armor/Etc.

500 Pikes
1000 Axes
500 Long Bows
1000 Daggers

20 Ballista

2000 Leather Armor

20 Long Boats
10 Great Galley
5 War Galley

Cost:61,750
Upkeep: 7500 + 1100 = 8600

Royal Court: (Spent 1 point for +12 Family points)

Adolescent Son (5)
Caelis - Age 16
Heir

Child Daughter (3)
Aria - Age 11

Elderly Uncle (3)
Heinrich - 45
Court Chaplin

Adult Courtier (4)
William Coyle - 33
Steward

Elderly Courtier (3)
Thomas Nast - 48
Court Jester/Adviser

Young Courtier (3)
Richard Peterson - 25
Sergeant at Arms

Young Courtier (3)
Helen Ainsworth - 20
Lady in Waiting

Optional Concerns:

None

Original Receipts:

Total Population:
131,248

Population Living in Towns:
1,094

Crops Produced per Annum:
(57,856 * 4.6 = 266,137) + ( 73,298 * 4.2 = 307,851 ) + ( 3,200 from infrastructure ) = 577,188 [ -3780 if full patrols are raised ]

Crop Stockpile:
561,620

Total Growth Bonus:
9.4%

Income per Annum:
150,624 bullis [ 131,248 from taxation, 7,000 from resources, 8,000 from infrastructure, 4,376 from town tax ] [ collected 35,644 in tariffs from Attolia in AU 107 ]

Current Treasury:
186,055

House History:

The House of Wolff has a deep history in Lundland. One of Overlord Aella's officers, Alexander Wolff, the founder of the House of Wolff and Lothar's great grandfather, distinguished himself through battle under the banner of House Trisch. He was also a notable patron of the church. In fact, when given his title, Alexander gave some of his fiefs to the church to allow it to grow and establish a great presence in Lundland by being able to appoint more Bishops. Unfortunately, it appeared that this generous gift turned to bite Alexander in the arse. As the church grew stronger, it distanced itself from the Master. As generations passed, the close relation between the church of Lundland and the family has cooled, and can be said to be merely be cordial now. In regards to the current political situation, the House of Wolff has been quite neutral. Although it doesn't call itself the Duchy of Attolia as it was once called, the House of Wolff also refrains from calling itself a Kingdom. In fact, in all writing, the House of Wolff uses either its House name or an ambiguous term like The Lord of Attolia.

House Coat of Arms



Vassals



[ The crest of House Westfield: two golden bends over a field of bright green. It is meant to be lines of wheat crossing diagonally over a green field, to symbolize the fertility of their lands. Their motto is 'Fields Ever Full.' ]

House Westfield used to be a House of Knights from Westfield. They were one of the many Houses that fought against the Overlord, but when the going looked to be in favour of House Trisch, the quickly turned coat, and fought for them. They were rewarded with a vast swath of land, formerly belonging to Houses that had resisted the Overlord, killed to the man, woman, and child. The Westfields were no fools, and took this for the subtle hint that it was. When the Lord of Attolia was given his title, House Westfield was placed under their vassalage, and have remained as such ever since.

Lord Devan Westfield owns the fiefs of Westerfeld, Westchester, Wickerton, Derry, Gloushire, Sunfeld, Wheatfeld, and Oldenfeld. He is age 51, tall of height, heavy of weight, light of skin, gray of hair, and brown of eye. He has a distinctive potbelly that bulges over his hips. He is married to Lady Adelaide Westfield, age 50, born to House Aldran, the lordling house of Pelataria. He has four sons [ Brandon, age 32, Samuel, age 28, Duncan, age 26, and Donald, age 24 ] and two daughters [ Cecily, age 30, and Lila, age 18 ]. Brandon, Cecily, Samuel, and Duncan are married, but Donald's betrothed died before she came of legal age, and Lila is yet unspoken for.

Lord Devan is, and always has been a jolly man. His only want in life is to enjoy feasting, tourneys, and sports. But he is no debased man, for he has attended each sermon his castle has held, and has never lied with nor loved any women but his wife. His service to you has been exemplary, especially in battle, where he has distinguished himself on numerous occasions.

His management of his fiefs, however, leaves much to be desired, for to say it is lackadaisical would be putting it lightly. Your stewards have occasionally noted the complete lack of record-keeping concerning owed rents, as the only way to know payment by his tenants was made at all was by the additions of goods to their manor's pantry, cellar, and stores. Signs of disrepair in his keep and in the infrastructure of his land go without acknowledgement.

His wife, eldest daughter, and three eldest sons, particularly Brandon, take after him in many ways, but Donald is more reserved. He spends a great deal of time in the library and chapel, reading on theology, philosophy, and the sciences. But he is far from shy, as he has a sharp word at the ready for whenever one of his kin speaks to him. Lila was born to the Lord relatively late in his life, and she indeed stands out for her light red hair, fair skin, and freckles, traits her maternal grandmother possessed. Though she is a pretty, soft-spoken, and friendly girl, there are rumours in court that she is a secret slut, laying with hedge knights, stable boys, courtiers, and visiting nobles alike. Her father vehemently denies these accusations, insisting they are pathetic rumours born of unspoken lust, meant to make his pious, chaste daughter less desirable as a marriage partner.

Fiefs

Westerfeld

Fair [ 17,986 pop. (15,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Stone Manor

Stone Walls

Military Bailey

Watchtower

Messenger Post

Westchester

Fair [ 15,870 pop., 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Wickerton

Fair [ 15,870 pop, 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Derry

Fair [ 15,870 pop., 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Gloushire

Fair [ 15,870 pop., 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Sunfeld

Fair [ 15,870 pop., 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Wheatfeld

Fair [ 15,870 pop., 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Oldenfeld

Fair [ 16,928 pop. ( 15,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Stone Manor

Stone Walls

Military

350 Knights [ Plate Armour, Lance, Longsword, Horse, Horse Armour ]

1,000 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]

2,470 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

800 Swordsmen [ Mail Armour, Longsword ]

700 Crossbowmen [ Leather Armour, Crossbow, Shortsword ]

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 130,134 [ 17,986 from Westerfeld, 15,870 from Westchester, 15,870 from Wickerton, 15,870 from Derry, 15,870 from Gloushire, 15,870 from Sunfeld, 15,870 from Wheatfeld, 16,928 from Oldenfeld ]

Population in Towns: 0

Crops per Annum: 599,016 [ 130,134 * 4.6 = 598,616, +400 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 670,400

Total Growth Bonus: 5.8%

Income per Annum: 138,134 bullis [ 130,134 from taxation, 7,000 from resources, 1,000 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 220,000 bullis

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[ The crest of House Abel: a salient red wolf over a field of bright green, symbolizing the might and just nature of its house. Their motto is 'The Shepherd's Wolf.' ]

House Abel was a knightly House from Abel. Unlike House Westfield, however, they never resisted the Overlord, and in fact fought against the Westfields and other opponents of the Overlord. However, despite their loyal service, the Westfields were given more land, as it was believed they had contributed more to the fighting. This was true, but it angered the Abels all the same. They hold a bitter grudge against the Westfields to this day, with the reasons for just what right-bastards they are changing every generation.

Lady Carol of Abel is the lady of Abelwood, Aftfield, Suthwood, Cornwyll, Northfeld, and Suthfeld. She is age 40, tall of height and weight, pale of complexion, dark brown of curly hair, and brown of eye. She is married to Sir Donovan Batch, age 34, born to a knightly house under House Westfield. She has one son [ Ricwyn, age 20 ] and one daughter [ Elizabeth, age 17 ]. Ricwyn is unmarried, but Elizabeth is married to Luccio Hastings, whom she has borne a daughter with [ Milly, age 0 ].

Lady Carol is possessed of a furious temperament. She is a fierce fighter, skilled tactician, and accomplished diplomat. She had requested many times that her father ignore agnatic succession, that she might inherit, but he denied her each time. After his assassination, Lady Carol was accused by her brutish brother, Logan, over the question of inheritance. As Logan was not widely liked, the duel was allowed to proceed without interruption. Even when fighting honourably, refusing to take advantage of Logan being disarmed multiple times, she was still able to stab him through the heart, and win the duel.

Her son, Ricwyn, takes after his mother in numerous ways, but has a much more even temper, able to appear level-headed and calm no matter the circumstance. Her daughter, however, is a very passionate girl, who spends most of her days listening to stories, gossiping, and listening to knights tell tales of their conquests in tourneys.

Lady Carol seems loyal to you, and likely to listen to most demands you make of her, so long as they do insinuate insult.

Fiefs

Abelwood

Scrubland [ 6,180 pop. ( 3,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure ), 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Stone Manor

Stone Walls

Military Bailey

Watchtower

Aftfeld

Infertile [ 7,210 pop., 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Suthwood

Scrubland [ 3,090 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ +3,000 bullis ]

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Cornwyll

Infertile [ 7,210 pop., 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Northfeld

Infertile [ 7,210 pop., 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Suthfeld

Infertile [ 7,210 pop., 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Military

1,000 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

500 Axemen [ Leather Armour, Axe ]

500 Longbowmen [ Leather Armour, Longbow, Dagger ]

400 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]

200 Horse Archers [ Leather Armour, Bow, Sabre, Horse ]

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 38,110 [ 6,180 from Abelwood, 7,210 from Aftfeld, 3,090 from Suthwood, 7,210 from Cornwyll, 7,210 from Northfeld, 7,210 from Suthfeld, 3,979 from Everfallow ]

Population in Towns: 0

Crops per Annum: 183,141 [ 13,249 * 4.2 = 55,645, 28,840 * 4.4 = 126,896, +600 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 133,111

Total Growth Bonus: 3%

Income per Annum: 62,089 bullis [ 38,110 from taxation, 17,000 from resources, 3,000 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 62,900 bullis

[Flooby Badoop]

Kingdom of Kaldur ( Lands of House Harvestar )

Bane of our Enemies

Name of Lord or Lady: Lord Torak Harvestar.

Fiefs:
Kaldur
-Fair
-Some Resources
-Advanced Infrastructure
-Great Manor
-Great Wall
- Military Bailey

Icemark
-Fair
-Some Resources
-Advanced Infrastructure
-Stone Manor
-Stone Wall

North Ridge
-Fair
-Some Resources
-Advanced Infrastructure
-Stone Manor
-Stone Wall

Westwatch
-Fair
-Some Resources
-Advanced Infrastructure
-Stone Manor
-Stone Wall

Deep Lake
-Infertile
-Some Resources
-Improved Infastructure
-Fortified Manor
-Wooden Wall

Goliath
-Infertile
-Sparse Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Palisade

Hallasholm
-Infertile
-Sparse Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Palisade

Wolf Hold
-Infertile
-Sparse Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Palisade

Torches Hill
-Infertile
-Sparse Resources
-Basic Infrastructure
-Wooden Manor
-Wooden Palisade

Towns:
Giant's Bane
Wealth: Fair
Population: 10,000
Fief: Icemark

Military:
Heavy Horsemen: 1500
-Mail
-Spear
-Sabre
-Horse
Arming cost: 75,000
Upkeep: 16,500

Heavy Spearmen: 1500
-Mail
-Spear
-Javelin
Arming cost: 30,000
Upkeep: 10,500

Swordsmen: 1000
-Mail
-Longsword
Arming cost: 25,000
Upkeep: 6,000

Longbowmen: 1000
-Leather
-Longbow
-Short Sword
Arming cost: 25,000
Upkeep: 7,000

Mounted Hunters: 100
-Leather Armour
-Longbow
-Spear
-Horse
Arming cost: 4,000
Upkeep: 1,100

Siege: 1320 men
-Ladders: 100
-Battering Rams: 4
-Ballista: 70
-Trebuchets: 100
Arming cost: 5,910
Upkeep: 1,506

Total forces: 5100 men, 1600 mounted (not including siege)
Total arming cost: 164,910b
Total upkeep/pay: 42,606b
Levies currently raised: None.

Royal Court:
Family
-Lord Torak Harvestar (aged 38).
-Lady Rose Harvestar (adult wife, aged 38).
-Thorn Harvestar (young son and heir, aged 19).
-Rowan Harvestar (adolescent son, aged 16).
-Renn Harvestar (adolescent daughter, aged 16).
-Bale Harvestar (child son, aged 10).

Courtiers
-Detlan Nanuak (adolescent courtier, aged 16).

Optional Concerns:
Original Receipts:
Total Population: 114,696 ( 19,116 from Kaldur, 8,496 from Icemark, 19,116 from North Ridge, 19,116 from West Watch, 8,496 from Deep Lake, 7,434 from Goliath, 7,434 from Hallasholm, 7,434 from Wolf Hold, 7,434 from Torches Hill, 10,620 from Giant's Bane )
Population Living in Towns: 10,620
Crops Produced per Annum: 473,702 ( 65,884 * 4.6 = 302,882, 38,232 * 4.4 = 168,220, + 2,600 from infrastructure )
Crop Stockpile: 303,324
Total Growth Bonus: 6.2%
Income per Annum: 193,500 ( 100,000 from taxation, 40,000 from town taxation, 47,000 from resources, 6,500 from infrastructure ) [ 33,747 in tariffs from Giant's Bane in AU 107 ]
Current Treasury: 364,547

House History

House Harvestar is an ancient house, and has ruled the Kingdom of Kaldur since it was first settled. The land is a harsh place, covered in thick snow and ice in the colder months. However, it is also rich in resources, and the people are prosperous. The most serious problem face by the people of Kaldur is that of the Giants - incursions into Harvestar lands happen constantly, and although most are simple raiding parties that are easily repulsed, occasionally a more organised threat appears. One of these incursions, as a brighter-than-usual Giant chieftan attempted to carve out a kingdom for himself, was thrown back in a fierce battle by Lord Torak's grandfather Lord Sefton. The battle was won, but cost Sefton his life. Sefton's son Thiazzi was Lord for many decades, but passed away after eating bad meat, leaving Torak Lord at the age of 24. The legacy of the Giant incursions still stands - many of the castles in the land are built very sturdily, particularly the capital in Kaldur Fief. The town of Giant's Bane stands near the sight of the battle between Sefton and the Giant King.

Vassals



[ The crest of House Summer: the colours of fire arranged against each other in a semy of lozenges, meant to symbolize the fertility of their lands, and the courage of its House. Their motto is 'Hearts of Fire. ' ]

Lord Eadric Summer is lord of the fiefs Everwarm, Sunfields, Spring Grove, Blossom Hall, Riverside, and Littledale. He is age 42, of tall height, and strong in weight of muscle. He is black of hair, blue of eyes, and pale of skin. He is broad-shouldered, and square-jawed. He was married to Lady Aubry Montressor, born to a minor house in the Ordained kingdom, but she died of illness, bearing him only one daughter, Cynthia. He remarried some year later to Lady Aedel Summer, age 29, born to a house of lesser import. As mentioned, he has one daughter born to Lady Aubry [ Cynthia, age 19 ] and three daughters [ Emily, age 15, Mary, age 13, Rhowena, age 11 ] born to Lady Aedel. His daughters are all astoundingly beautiful [ even little Rhowena possesses angelic fairness ]. Cynthia is married to the son of an Ordained knight, Emily is married to Ragnvald Vasa, the heir to House Vasa, while Mary and Rhowena remain unmarried, though their list of suitors is very long.

House Summer is an old House, having held its fiefs for generations. Their lands are some of the most fertile in all of Lundland, and they thusly pride themselves on them. Having fought the Giants for generations, and taming the land with both an iron fist and iron quill, they think themselves the bringers of civilization to a backwoods people, and act with high airs, especially Lord Eadric himself.

He is a very handsome man, competent in battle, but even more so in administration. He is very tough on his daughters, insisting they aspire to be more than mere housewives, but to be educated, capable of at least reading and writing. He wishes to be more than a minor footnote in his family’s history, and seeks to increase the wealth of his lands, and expand his House’s power and legacy.

His record of service to you has been without issue, but has openly expressed that he sees you as little more than an overbearing suzerain, constantly forcing him to raise his own levies before yours. He holds disdain for Lord Oswald and Lord Isar IV, who he sees an uncouth brutes.

Fiefs

Everwarm

Fair [18,972 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Great Manor

Stone Walls

Lord's Treasury

Sunfields

Fair [18,972 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ + 3,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Spring Grove

Fair [18,972 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Blossom Hall

Fair [18,972 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Stone Walls

Riverside

Fair [18,972 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Littledale

Fair [18,613 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ + 7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Wildwood

Scrubland [ 2,602 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Crystal Lake

Scrubland [ 3,027 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

The Grove

Scrubland [ 3,027 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Isendale

Infertile [ 6,811 pop. ( 7,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure ), 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ + 3,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ + 1,000 starting pop., + 500 bullis, + 200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Stone Manor

Stone Wall

Frostfield

Infertile [ 7,119 pop., 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Stone Manor

Stone Wall

Bearwood

Scrubland [ 3,051 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ + 3,000 bullis ]

Basic Infrastructure

Stone Manor

Stone Wall

Haldr's Cliffs

Scrubland [ 3,051 pop., 4.2 crops per person, +.3% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ + 3,000 bullis ]

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Military

600 Knights [ Plate Armour, Lance, Longsword, Horse, Horse Armour ]

880 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]

1,000 Pikemen [ Leather Armour, Pike ]

1,000 Swordsmen [ Mail Armour, Longsword ]

1,000 Crossbowmen [ Leather Armour, Crossbow, Shortsword ]

50 Axemen [ Leather Armour, Axe ]

280 Mounted Hunters [ Leather Armour, Longbow, Spear, Horse ]

1100 Sheildwallman [ Leather Armour, Spear, Javelin ]

320 Longbowmen [ Leather Armour, Longbow, Shortsword ]

132 Ladders

14 Battering Ram

4 Catapults

211 Trebuchets

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 142,161 [ 18,972 from Everwarm, 18,972 from Sunfields, 18,972 from Spring Grove, 18,972 from Blossom Hall, 18,972 from Riverside, 18,613 from Littledale, 2,602 from Wildwood, 3,027 from Crystal Pond, 3,027 from Pondgrove, 6,811 from Isendale, 7,119 from Frostfield, 3,051 from Bearwood, 3,051 from Haldr's Cliffs ]

Population in Towns: 0

Crops per Annum: 648,682 [ 113,393 * 4.6 = 521,607, 13,930 * 4.4 = 61,292, 14,758 * 4.2 = 61,983 + 3,800 from infrastructure ]

Crops Stockpile: 522,899

Total Growth Bonus: 8.0%

Income per Annum: 266,741 bullis [ 213,241 from taxation [1.5 tax per regular person due to Lord's Treasury], 44,000 from resources, 9,500 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 269,400 bullis

[Flooby Badoop]

Kingdom of Diritania ( Lands of House Vearin )

Name of Lady: Lady Fiona Vearin

Fiefs:

Diratania - 14 Points
Fertility: Fair (4 Points)
Population: 13,652 (12900 peasants, 100 soldiers, 5000 in Veara)
Resources: Sparse Resources (1 Points)
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure (2 Points)
Manor: Great Manor (3 Points), Great Wall (4 Points), Bailey, Workshop

Upper Norainne – 10 Points
Fertility: Infertile (2 Points)
Population: 9,494 (500 soldiers)
Resources: Abundant Resources (2 Points)
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure (2 Points)
Manor: Stone Manor (2 Points), Wooden Wall (2 Points), Military Bailey, Training Grounds

Lower Norainne – 12 Points
Fertility: Fair (4 Points)
Population: 18,410
Resources: Sparse Resources (1 Points)
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure (2 Points)
Manor: Stone Manor (2 Points), Stone Wall (3 Points)

Nicland – 9 Points
Fertiliy: Fair (4 Points)
Population: 18,936
Resources: Resourceless (0 Points)
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure (2 Points)
Manor: Stone Manor (2 Points), Wooden Palisade (1 Points)

Ardennia - 10 Points
Fertility: Fair (4 Points)
Population: 18,936
Resources: Sparse Resources (1 Points)
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure (2 Points)
Manor: Fortified Manor (1 Points), Wooden Wall (2 Points)

Novumsland - 8 Points
Fertiliy: Fair (4 Points)
Population: 18,936
Resources: Resourceless (0 Points)
Infrastructure: Advanced Infrastructure (2 Points)
Manor: Fortified Manor (1 Points), Wooden Pallisade (1 Points)

Towns:

Veara - 17 Points
Population: 5,260 (4 Points)
Wealth Level: Fair (8 Points)
Fief: Diratania
Buildings: Dens of Debauchery

Bellaudi – 20 Points
Population: 7,364 (6 Points)
Wealth Level: Fair (8 Points)
Fief: Lower Norainne

Total Points Spent on Towns and Fiefs: 99

Military:

Veara Guard
80 Spearmen (Leather Armor, Spear)
20 Bowmen (No Armor, Bow, Dagger)
Upkeep per Season: 320 Bulli

Bellaudi Guard
80 Spearmen (Leather Armor, Spear)
20 Bowmen (No Armor, Bow, Dagger)
Upkeep per Season: 320 Bulli

Royal Court:

Fiona Vearin
Lord – 20 Years

Ekbarte of Nicland
Representative – 48 Years

Donald Vearin (2 Points)
Spouse – 26 Years

Elena Vearin (3 Points)
Sister – 16 Years

Karin Vearin (2 Points)
Sister – 10 Years

Martin Vearin (4 Points)
Uncle – 37 Years

Garret Siebert (4 Points)
Courtier – 30 Years

Antony of Novumsland (3 Points)
Courtier – 21 Years

Phillip of Bellaudi (4 Points)
Courtier – 32 Years

Optional Concerns:

-

Original Receipts:

Total Population: 104,150

Population in Country: 98,388

Population Members of the Military: 200

Population Living in Towns: 12,624

Crops Produced per Annum: 405180 (+3600)

Crop Stockpile: 315,530

Total Growth Bonus: 5.2 %

Income per Annum: 188,514 Bulli [ 98,338 from taxation, 28,000 from resources, 9,000 from infrastructure, 50,496 from town tax, 2,630 from Dens of Debauchery in Veara, 181,476 with Veara and Belladu guards raised ] [ 35,644 in tariffs from Belladui in AU 107; 35,011 in tariffs from Veara in AU 107 ]

Current Treasury: 135,835 Bulli

House History

House Vearin became significant when Nicolas I, Fiona's grandfather, married the daughter of the then-king Phillip II. Or rather, they became significant when the actual heir, Prince Pippin died in a suspicious drowning accident, and Nicolas thus was declared heir to the throne by Phillip. Fortunately for Nicolas, Pippin has been a slow and unpopular child, which allowed Nicolas to descend the throne without many people asking about Pippin's odd death.

In a cruel twist of fate, Fiona's father, King Domnall, drowned after the untimely death of his beloved wife after a quite bad case of fever. Some tongues claim that he killed himself in sorrow, but Fiona makes sure that the official version speaks of an unfortunate accident.

Now that her father has died, Fiona has recently gained the crown and with it, massive expectations of everyone in Diratania. Nonetheless, she is confident that she can manage to keep her country strong in spite of all nay-sayers.

Vassals



[ The crest of House Barleycorn; a garb of wheat over a red field. It is meant to symbolize the fertility of their lands, as well as the strong bonds of loyalty between its members. Their motto is 'Us Every One, A Stalk In The Garb.' ]

Lord Jon II Barleycorn is lord of Goldenfields, Stalkfields, Graining, Millerton, Bitterfields, and Brewhall. He is age 20, average of height and weight, pale of complexion, red of hair, and green of eye. He is married to Lady Betta, age 18, born to House Bitterbrew, which has recently been made defunct through their marriage agreement. They have no children. Jon has no silbings, but Betta has one younger sister [ Eliza, age 11 ].

The Barleycorns have never truly had humble beginnings; so far can their line be traced back, that even centuries ago, it seems their ancestors were local reeds, or men appointed with grants of land to sub-administer for their lord. Like many, they opposed the Unification, and were ultimately defeated, being placed under the vassalage of House Vearin.

But the longest and most hated enemy was not the Overlord, but the Bitterbrews, whom they had shared an intense rivalry. Jon II's late father, Kent, had declared war on the Bitterbrews after decades of blood feuding, a rivalry that, while felt bitterly by most members of either House, did not concern a signifigant amount of people at either court.

In the final battle of their war, both Lords of the Houses were slain, leaving Jon to inherit House Barleycorn, and Eliza to inherit House Bitterbrew. Neither shared particular zeal for the fued, and as the Bitterbrews were losing, Eliza offered her hand in marriage, and a union between their Houses, that the bloodshed might cease. Jon was more than happy to see an end to the fighting, though he wasn't sure what to make of his new wife.

The two have managed to repair most the war's damage, and now attempt to rule their lands as best as they can. Though there is still a divide between the Barleycorns and Bitterbrews, the sight of their two heads being married has made many reconsider the fued.

Fiefs

Goldenfields

Fair [ 16,902 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Stone Manor

Stone Walls

Bailey

Stalkfields

Fair [ 16,800 people (15,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Sparse Resources[ +3,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Graining

Fair [ 16,800 people (15,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ +3,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Millerton

Fair [ 16,800 people (15,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Sparse Resources [ +3,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Bitterfields

Fair [ 16,800 people (15,000 from fief, 1,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Improved Infrastructure [ +1,000 starting pop., +500 bullis, +200 crops, +.1% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Wooden Walls

Brew Hall

Fair [ 18,900 people (15,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure), 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Stone Walls

Military Bailey

Training Grounds

Military

500 Knights [ Plate Armour, Lance, Longsword, Horse, Horse Armour ]

1,000 Horsemen [ Leather Armour, Spear, Shortsword, Horse ]

2,020 Spearmen [ Leather Armour, Spear ]

1,500 Longbowmen [ Leather Armour, Longbow, Shortsword ]

10 Ladders

5 Battering Rams

60 Trebuchets

{37,630}

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 103,002 [ 16,902 from Goldenfields, 16,800 from Stalkfields, 16,800 from Graining, 16,800 from Millerton, 16,800 from Bitterfields, 18,900 from Brew Hall ]

Population Living in Towns: 0

Crops Produced per Annum: 475,809 [ 103,002 * 4.6 = 473,809, +2,000 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 414,150

Total Growth Bonus: 5%

Income per Annum: 133,998 bullis [ 103,002 from taxation, 30,000 from resources, 5,000 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 59,338 bullis

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[ The crest of House Stoat; a stoat standing salient over a green-brown field. It is meant to symbolize the most well-known creature of their lands. Their motto is 'We Stand Firm.' ]

Lord Ulric Stoat is the lord of Stoatwood, Darting, Loring, Babblebrook, and Hookcross. He is age 49, short of height, average of weight, light of complexion, balding of brown hair, and brown of eye. He is married to Lady Stella, age 44, born to House Bitterbrew, a House now joined with the Barleycorns. Stella is the aunt of its current Lady. Ulric has three sons [ Fergus, age 24, Ranald, age 22, Laurence, age 20 ] and two daughters [ Mildred, age 28, Fiona, age 26 ]. Mildred, Fiona, and Fergus are spoken for, but Ranald and Laurence are unmarried. Ulric has two younger brothers [ Edwin, age 47, John, age 43 ], both of whom are married, and with children of their own.

House Stoat has been the guardians of their idyllic woodland for generations. It is hard to exactly pin when they came into prominence, but it is clear that they have defended their lands for centuries, their borders having changed so little over the years, that very accurate maps exist of their entire provenences, dating back well over a century. Like many, House Stoat fought against the Overlord, only to be brought to its knees, and placed under vassalage of House Vearin. It is perhaps worthy to note that not even in this defeat was any land taken from them.

Lord Ulric himself is a dour and mean man, proud of his House and family, while not having any warm feelings to any of their members personally. He and is wife are the quinessential old couple, constantly bickering over every little thing, making all around them wonder how they've managed to stay together for as long as they have, or how they came to be in the first place.

Fergus, the heir to the House, was married to a Barleycorn Knight's daughter just two years ago, and they have already bore a son. Fergus himself is decidedly more warm than his father; he seems very understanding of everyone's plight, and is willing to help any just cause, but his justice is also tough. He is quite the handsome lad as well, and no stranger to the tourneys.

Ranald, meanwhile, could be mistaken for a bastard in comparison. He seems to drink from sunrise to sundown, and does little but lock himself away in his room to read books. Lord only knows how he manages to comprehend what he's reading, but he claims he can't think clearly without a glass or two of the good stuff. Ulric has all but decided to send him to the clergy in Bernwick.

Laurence, the youngest son, is a shy and scrawny lad. He looks as though he might faint anytime someone says hello, and spends much of his time in the woods alone, playing with the animals. In this regard, he is seen as childish, and Ulric is struggling to send him on a useful path in life.

Mildred is a very stern, bossy, and stubborn woman, who seems to enjoy argument just for the sake of argument. Though voluptuous, her husband has long gotten tired of her. As the two have already born a son and daughter, she feels her contract with him is complete, and doesn't even pretend to hide her disdain of him. She spends most of her time redecorating the castle, constantly thinking of new ways to make it look better, much to the chagrin of Ulric.

Fiona is her polar opposite: kind, gentle, quiet, shy, and softspoken, she spends most her days taking care of her children personally, and knitting emboridery, or tending to the Castle gardens. Her jolly husband loves her as much as life itself, and the two love each other dearly.

Edwin and John act as administrators in minor tasks that Ulric cannot attend to, and are capable of command should the need ever arise. They are not jealous of their brother's claim to the land, and are far enough down the line of succesion, that they care little about it any more. Both men are quite hardy and stubborn, and while not the brightest of men, are diligent enough that they can accomplish most tasks they put their mind to.

Fiefs

Stoatwood

Infertile [ 9,582 pop. ( 7,000 from fief, 3,000 from infrastructure ), 4.4 crops per person, +.5% growth ]

Some Resources [ +7,000 bullis ]

Advanced Infrastructure [ +3,000 starting pop., +1,500 bullis, +600 crops, +.2% growth ]

Fortified Manor

Stone Walls

Military Bailey

Darting

Fair [ 15,525 people, 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Loring

Fair [ 15,525 people, 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructre

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Babblebrook

Fair [ 15,525 people, 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Hookcross

Fair [ 15,525 people, 4.6 crops per person, +.7% growth ]

Resourceless

Basic Infrastructure

Wooden Manor

Wooden Palisade

Military

1,400 Sheildwallman [ Leather Armour, Spear, Javelin ]

900 Longbowmen [ Leather Armour, Longbow, Shortsword ]

10 Ladders

60 Ballista

30 Trebuchets

{15,990}

Lordship Receipts

Total Population: 71,682 [ 9,582 from Stoatwood, 15,525 from Darting, 15,525 from Loring, 15,525 from Babblebrook, 15,525 from Hookcross ]

Population Living in Towns: 0

Crops Produced per Annum: 328,420 [ 9,582 * 4.4 = 42,160, 62,100 * 4.6 = 285,660, +600 from infrastructure ]

Crop Stockpile: 277,940

Total Growth Bonus: 3.5%

Income per Annum: 80,182 bullis [ 71,682 from taxation, +7,000 from resources, +1,500 from infrastructure ]

Current Treasury: 104,420 bullis

[Flooby Badoop]

And that's the last one until Nex finishes his sheet. Will now make any necessary corrections/edits here, so don't be shocked if you see your sheet change. I will, of course, ask permission and/or inform you of any inconsistencies.

During this season, there will likely be a lot of sheet changes, but after this, there won't be any, even if your sheet is flawed.

EDIT: Jiwon, your crops were off, because you included your town pop. Fix't it for you, and subtracted the pop. from the fief of Attolia.

EDIT: ulsterwarrior, you're not here right now, but your fief populations were off, and you factored in your towns to your crop production. Towns do not produce crops, and are meant to be long-term wealth-gainers. You need to be producing nearly double the crops you are now, or your people will be starving by the end of the Growing season. I can kajigger it so your people can be self-sustaining, but perhaps you were intending to just go raiding for all your crop needs, or otherwise just buy them. Are the latter what you had in mind?

EDIT: Bikriki, you actually under-did your crops, but I fix't it for 'ya. Everything else is good, so nice job!

EDIT: Outcast, you also underdid most of your things. The only thing you overdid was your crop surplus, which is a little over 15,000. I suspect everything was actually completely correct before you turned your scrubland fiefs in Infertile fiefs. Anyway, you're all good now.

[The Nexerus]

What is the cost and upkeep of Horse Armour? I can see it in the default items for Knights, but not listed on its own.

[Flooby Badoop]

The Nexerus said
What is the cost and upkeep of Horse Armour? I can see it in the default items for Knights, but not listed on its own.

25/5. It's in the armour section.

[The Nexerus]

Flooby Badoop said
25/5. It's in the armour section.

I must've read right over it five or six times, my mistake. Thank you.

[Bikriki]

Hahaha, man, I suck at calculating. Thanks!

[King Solterra]

Flooby; from what I read, I need to pay bullis for setting patrols? Personally I think I need only pay for any patrols of soldiers not a part of my Outposts or Forts, seeing as they are always prepared for times of war, they already receive their payments for being battle ready (Sure, I have troops ready for defense in all my other fiefs, but that's like comparing hometown soldiers to frontline soldiers. Hometown don't really see war or fighting if at all, more relaxed, less stressed, time for having a life, where as the soldiers at the forts and outposts... don't exactly get a life.) (There's more to this, but that's for another time).

Besides, the Forts and Outposts are already small. taking men from there and putting them on patrol isn't some huge benefit... I'm making it so there are less men defending the Forts and Outposts.

Edit: Flooby, can you give me a price estimate of how much it will cost to build all those great wall walls on the island? I don't mean for the fief, this is for the entire island.

[Flooby Badoop]

Cale Tucker said
Flooby; from what I read, I need to pay bullis for setting patrols? Personally I think I need only pay for any patrols of soldiers not a part of my Outposts or Forts, seeing as they are always prepared for times of war, they already receive their payments for being battle ready (Sure, I have troops ready for defense in all my other fiefs, but that's like comparing hometown soldiers to frontline soldiers. Hometown don't really see war or fighting if at all, more relaxed, less stressed, time for having a life, where as the soldiers at the forts and outposts... don't exactly get a life.) (There's more to this, but that's for another time).Besides, the Forts and Outposts are already small. taking men from there and putting them on patrol isn't some huge benefit... I'm making it so there are less men defending the Forts and Outposts.Edit: Flooby, can you give me a price estimate of how much it will cost to build all those great wall walls on the island? I don't mean for the fief, this is for the entire island.

Patrols are just raised levies sent to go guard a large swathe of land. Since the soldiers at your forts and outposts are already raised [ they are, aren't they? ] then you don't need to do anything extra, and can just send them on patrol whenever you feel like it.

And I have been thinking about the cost, actually. I mean, the largest castle or fortress is only going to be a handful of square miles, and Lundland has 200,000 sq. miles [ thus each inch of the map is around 125 miles ]. That makes the island between 6,000 and 8,000 sq. miles, just going off a rough guesstimate.

Since it costs 125,000 bullis just to build a Great Wall around a few square miles, the expense of building said wall around the entire island would dwarf the income of every single lord in Lundland combined.

So, if you want an island fortress, you'd probably be better off just looking for a tiny island the size of, say, Malta or something, and just building it there. If you'd like to simply fortify the island, but not with a Giant wall surrounding it, you'd be better off with numerous defensive positions carved out every mile or two around the island, with signal fires allowing for quick communication between each mini outpost.

[King Solterra]

To my understanding, Flooby, we do not need to pay for initial cost of items like armor and weapons, but we do need to pay for the first upkeep at start, correct?