I like the enthusiasm?

I've updated the OP with some more information - unfortunately both times I've been doing this after work/shortly before bed so it is far less eloquent, and perhaps coherent, than I would have liked.

This is just an interest check, mind, and as it is an 'alternate history' RP all I'm aiming for is a classic medieval based political and military struggle for survival and power without magic being involved (for a change).