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Ospria
The city of steel, gems, and wineThe fortress city - Ospria, is built into the mountain slopes, upon the four huge shelves of Mount Tyrn. Each shelf is surrounded by its own tall smooth walls, crammed with lofty buildings, and stuffed with a tangle of roofs, domes, turrets. Entry and exit to the city is granted by passing through its huge gate adorned with steel reinforcements and iron plating. View from the outside of the city allows one to see a roaring lion engraved on the gates, striking fear to those who wish to breach it, or simply enter.
Its strong defenses is well known across the land, and is testified by an expression among the Styrian populace:
"As impenetrable as Ospria's walls"
The city interior is divided into four levels, levels that are higher than the previous, and with each having its own title and purpose.
The first level; Marble district, serves as the commercial center of Ospria and is the lowest of all the levels. Taverns, trade houses, wineries, workshops, and foundries dot the district. Parading mercenary companies are a common sight here, and is considered as form of entertainment and opportunity by the common folk. Several apartments for travelers and the poor are found in this level as well.
The second level; Quartz district, is the designated level for the residents of Ospria. Here, theaters, bathhouses, and schools compliment the tightly packed residential houses. Lapidarists are given special housing and trade rights in this level.
The third level; Opal district, is reserved for the Osprian military and retainers of the royal family. Nobles owning renowned wineries can be found residing here.
The fourth level; Diamond district, is where the citadel located, with the great towers of the Four Orders. The district clings impossibly a few hundred meters below to the peak of Tyrn, overlooking the entire city and fields below.
The city inherited a relic from the past; An ancient Imperial aqueduct, which curves gracefully down from the mountains to meet the outermost rampart of the city.
Small towns, castles, and villages near the city are known loyal supporters of the rule of Ospria. These settlements specialize in trade or services that have Ospria's profit in mind. In return, they are given military protection and kept relatively independent.
Its strong defenses is well known across the land, and is testified by an expression among the Styrian populace:
"As impenetrable as Ospria's walls"
The city interior is divided into four levels, levels that are higher than the previous, and with each having its own title and purpose.
The first level; Marble district, serves as the commercial center of Ospria and is the lowest of all the levels. Taverns, trade houses, wineries, workshops, and foundries dot the district. Parading mercenary companies are a common sight here, and is considered as form of entertainment and opportunity by the common folk. Several apartments for travelers and the poor are found in this level as well.
The second level; Quartz district, is the designated level for the residents of Ospria. Here, theaters, bathhouses, and schools compliment the tightly packed residential houses. Lapidarists are given special housing and trade rights in this level.
The third level; Opal district, is reserved for the Osprian military and retainers of the royal family. Nobles owning renowned wineries can be found residing here.
The fourth level; Diamond district, is where the citadel located, with the great towers of the Four Orders. The district clings impossibly a few hundred meters below to the peak of Tyrn, overlooking the entire city and fields below.
The city inherited a relic from the past; An ancient Imperial aqueduct, which curves gracefully down from the mountains to meet the outermost rampart of the city.
Small towns, castles, and villages near the city are known loyal supporters of the rule of Ospria. These settlements specialize in trade or services that have Ospria's profit in mind. In return, they are given military protection and kept relatively independent.
Ospria (Center), Eastwatch Tower (Top right)
With rich soil and mineral rich water supplied from the top of the mountains, the fields surrounding Ospria is known to produce fine fruits and vegetation crucial to trade, and survival of the city.
With rich soil and mineral rich water supplied from the top of the mountains, the fields surrounding Ospria is known to produce fine fruits and vegetation crucial to trade, and survival of the city.
Eastwatch Tower
The headquarters of the Osprian military. Historically, the tower served as an Imperial outpost and hold for political prisoners.
The headquarters of the Osprian military. Historically, the tower served as an Imperial outpost and hold for political prisoners.
The citadel of Ospria
The seat of power of the von Osprians since time immemorial.
The seat of power of the von Osprians since time immemorial.
City outskirts
Somewhere in the lands governed by Ospria, hidden in plain sight, is the famed Osprian diamond mines. The mine is known for producing the finest gemstones known in all of Styria; possibly the world. Gems mined and faceted from this hole in the earth sparked countless conflicts, some of which ended entire bloodlines and settlements. Many believe that an Osprian gemstone becomes more expensive with each drop of blood spilled in its name.
Ruler: Grand Duke Jorgen von Ospria (45)
Ruling House Members:
Parents
- Franz von Ospria (65)
- Irena von Ospria (53)
Siblings
- Grandmaster Friedrich von Ospria (42)
- Emil von Ospria (Deceased)
Wife
- Katarina von Ospria (39)
Children
- Leon von Ospria (20)
- Lukas von Ospria (20)
- Serena von Ospria (Deceased)
- Mila von Ospria (17)
- Otto von Ospria (8)
Notable Laws Enacted:
- Trial by Ordeal (Combat)
- Prima Nocta
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The Order of the Silver Lion
"In Duty; Honor"
"In Duty; Honor"
The Order of the Golden Cross
"In Coin; Dicipline"
"In Coin; Dicipline"
The Order of the Crimson Eagle
"In Vigilance; Peace"
"In Vigilance; Peace"
The Order of the Crown
In Justice; Order
In Justice; Order
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Involvement in Coronitz affairs
War with Affoia
Involvement in Puranti affairs
Many were left dissatisfied with the outcome of the war
Not long after the stalemate with Affoia, a new conflict rose in the west. Puranti; the gate to the western parts of Styria, was plunged into civil war. Initially, Osprian involvement was limited in the form of safekeeping the trade routes between the two cities. But once word got out that Affoians were supporting Murick, thousands of Osprian arms; eager to spill Affoian blood once more, rallied to Cosca's cause.
Three days after Ospria formally allied themselves with Puranti, The Order of the Crimson Eagle along with the Osprian Army was immediately sent to the border with Affoia, cutting Affoians off from reinforcing Murick's forces in Puranti.
War with Affoia
Involvement in Puranti affairs
Many were left dissatisfied with the outcome of the war
Not long after the stalemate with Affoia, a new conflict rose in the west. Puranti; the gate to the western parts of Styria, was plunged into civil war. Initially, Osprian involvement was limited in the form of safekeeping the trade routes between the two cities. But once word got out that Affoians were supporting Murick, thousands of Osprian arms; eager to spill Affoian blood once more, rallied to Cosca's cause.
Three days after Ospria formally allied themselves with Puranti, The Order of the Crimson Eagle along with the Osprian Army was immediately sent to the border with Affoia, cutting Affoians off from reinforcing Murick's forces in Puranti.
