Nythoria - Kingdom Details

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TITLE="Nythoria Kingdom Details"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7008c99ccff00.png" HEIGHT="9" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Enemies</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id176_m.htm#weather" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Nythoria Kingdom Details"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7008c99ccff00.png" HEIGHT="9" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Weather</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id176_m.htm#laws_and_customs" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Nythoria Kingdom Details"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7008c99ccff00.png" HEIGHT="9" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Unusual Laws and Customs</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id176_m.htm#holidays" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Nythoria Kingdom Details"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7008c99ccff00.png" HEIGHT="9" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Key Holidays</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id176_m.htm#notes" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Nythoria Kingdom Details"><U><IMG BORDER="0" 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Majesty, the Emperor of the World</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 105 WIDTH="108"><div> <B> <A NAME="ruler"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Ruler</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> Erleth XVI of the Gonorath dynasty that has ruled since 197 4C.</div> <div> The ruler of Nythoria bears the following titles:</div> <div> His/Her Majesty, [Name-Number] Gonorath, Ruler of Nythoria and Emperor of the World and Chosen of the Gods.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 106 ><NOBR><div> <B> <A NAME="coat_of_arms"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Coat of Arms</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> The coat of arms for Nythoria is a turquoise shield diagonally pierced by two turquoise arrows with the arrowheads at the upper left and upper right of the shield. On the center of the shield is a violet four-pointed star. All rests on a field of violet. It is shown here for the royal house with a turquoise crown in upper left corner.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 163 ><NOBR><div> <B> <A NAME="government"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Government</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> Frequent coups and assassinations have left the Nythorian throne shaky. The power base in the region is with the local lords; in the capital city, the Council rules. Each of the nine members of the Council has their own armies and rules a section of the sprawling city.</div> <div> The principality of Alize broke away from Nythoria years ago and, though it is not formally recognized as a separate entity by any other kingdom, it is supported by Laladen, Toroth and Eslebi. A state of civil war formally exists between Nythoria and Alize, with the other regions siding with Nythoria or remaining neutral.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 40 WIDTH="108"><div> <B> <A NAME="capital"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Capital</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> Nythoria</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 40 ><NOBR><div> <B> <A NAME="major_towns"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Major Towns</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> Nythoria, Fornreth, Nevitarin, Quidden, Seddamora</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 105 WIDTH="108"><div> <B> <A NAME="provinces___capitals"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Provinces & Capitals</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> <B>City of Nythoria</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>Capital: </B>Nythoria</div> <div> <B>Ruler:</B> Emperor Erleth XVI, Master of House Gongorath  (LN male human Ftr4/Wiz12)</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 88 WIDTH="108"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="88" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="108" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Principality of Alize</B></div> <div> <B>Capital:</B> Seddamora</div> <div> <B>Ruler:</B> Prince Alinn, Master of House Dular  (NG male half-elf Ftr6/Rog6/Src2)</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 88 WIDTH="108"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="88" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="108" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>County of Rams Head</B></div> <div> <B>Capital:</B> Nevitarin</div> <div> <B>Ruler:</B> Count Glovok, Master of House Essik  (LG male dwarf Ftr10)</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 88 WIDTH="108"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="88" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="108" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>County of Bernewood</B></div> <div> <B>Capital:</B> Ma'Nanall</div> <div> <B>Ruler:</B> Count Elengond, Master of House Inziluir  (CG male elf Rgr6/Wiz6)</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 88 WIDTH="108"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="88" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="108" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Duchy of Abernoche</B></div> <div> <B>Capital:</B> Fornreth</div> <div> <B>Ruler:</B> Duke Norleth, brother of the Emperor  (CE male human Brb8/Rog4)</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 40 WIDTH="108"><div> <B> <A NAME="prominent_groups"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Prominent Groups</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Blue Gauntlets, Bremin, Elan, Novar, Oriclia's Daughters, Sontor, Tan, Wayfarers.</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 57 ><NOBR><div> <B> <A NAME="resources"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Resources</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> The Gods graced Nythoria with plenty of resources. These include: wheat, barley, rye, lumber, iron, tin, limestone and marble.  </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 40 WIDTH="108"><div> <B> <A NAME="major_industries"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Major Industries</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Fine textiles, fine metalwork, ironwork, masonry and brewing.</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 139 WIDTH="108"><div> <B> <A NAME="trade"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Trade</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> With few exceptions, Nythoria's population is urban or in agricultural or mining areas immediately surrounding the major cities and towns. Internal trade is government sponsored, with caravans leaving at regular intervals between cities with large military contingents. Though Nythoria's road system is not extensive, it is in very good condition between the major cities and towns; the exception to this is Alize, where war has ravaged the infrastructure. Nythoria enjoys river and sea trade as well. Its major trading partners are Laladen and Ishyr. </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 57 ><NOBR><div> <B> <A NAME="population"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Population</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> 2,634,000-Human 41% (Valin 20%, Eslan 12%, 6% Duni, 3% Nyslavi); Half-Elves 23%; Elves 17%; Dwarf 11%; Halfling 5%; Gnome 3%.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 57 WIDTH="108"><div> <B> <A NAME="class_structure"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Class Structure</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> Nobles 18%, military (non-Noble) 20%, clergy (non-Noble) 28%, merchants 4%, peasants 28%, slaves 2%.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 40 ><NOBR><div> <B> <A NAME="languages"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Languages</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> Common, High Nythorian, Elven, Dwarven, Halfling.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 40 ><NOBR><div> <B> <A NAME="alignments"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Alignments</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> LN, NG, CG, LG, CE</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 57 WIDTH="108"><div> <B> <A NAME="religions"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Religions</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> The Emperor is the head of the Old Church. The Right Path has succeeded in attracting a following and is considered a heresy by the Old Church. </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 40 WIDTH="108"><div> <B> <A NAME="allies"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Allies</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> Ishyr</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 81 WIDTH="108"><div>  <A NAME="enemies"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>Enemies</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> <B>External:</B> Valithra, Eslebi, Toroth.</div> <div> <B>Internal:</B> Civil war rages between Alize and Nythoria, with the other regions allying with Nythoria or staying neutral.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 57 WIDTH="108"><div> <B> <A NAME="weather"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Weather</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> Short, cold winters. Long, cool springs. Long, moderate summers. Short, cool autumn. </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 130 WIDTH="108"><div> <B>Unusual </B><B> <A NAME="laws_and_customs"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Laws and customs</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> When the principality of Alize broke away, flying a crimson banner, the color red was banned from clothing in Nythoria, punishable by imprisonment and execution if you cannot prove you are <U>not</U> an Alize sympathizer. </div> <div> It is considered rude to wear your helmet when with another person, especially indoors. When greeting another person, you touch your hand to your forehead (remove your helmet if there is one there) and then hold your hand to your chest.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 40 ><NOBR><div> <B>Key </B><B> <A NAME="holidays"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Holidays</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Nythoria's Feast (28 Nythoria), Emperor's birthday (currently 9 Crysia).</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 66 WIDTH="108"><div> <B> <A NAME="notes"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Notes</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> The city of Nythoria has nine gates, one of which is the westernmost, called the Aronin Gate. It is cursed. If you pass through the gate coming into the city, nothing will happen, but if you go out of the city through that gate, it is said that you or someone close to you will die within the year.   </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> Copyright 2000 by Breminor.com.<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" > <A NAME="copyright"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></FONT>     All rights reserved.</div> <div> Version Date: 06 December 2001   Primary Author:  Stephen Castillet</div> </td> </tr></table></body>