Valithra - Kingdom Details

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HEIGHT= 138 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> King Hazur Ithrain. Ithrains have ruled Valithra since the First Cycle, and believe they are descended from the first Bringer.</div> <div> The kings and queens of Valithra bear the following titles:</div> <div> His/Her Magnificence, [Name] Ithrain, Ruler of Valithra, Protector of the Thoradeed, Duke of Anthrune, Bearer of the Zargon Sword, Lion(ness) of the North, Champion of the Gods and Servant of the Bringer. </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 57 ><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 Valithra is a gold Star of Valithra centered in field of green. It is shown here for the royal house with gold 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> Feudal. Kingdom ruled by strong central government. The Church retains a certain amount of autonomy in the Thoradeed. Though the King is the Protector of the Thoradeed, no Valithran warriors have ever stepped foot in the Thoradeed. </div> <div> The kingdom has never been conquered. Its rulers have little difficulty with invading its neighbors to eliminate threats if they arise. To do this, Valithra has always maintained a strong military.  Valithra maintains three armies that guard the Western March, the southern borders with Eslebi and Nythoria, and eastern borders with Ishyr and Nythoria.</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> Thrune</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> Dython, Gossik, Hessel, Walleng, Almraiven, Thrune.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 88 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><NOBR><div> <B>Duchy of Sorgen</B></div> <div> <B>Capital: </B>Dython</div> <div> <B>Ruler:</B> Duke Torom, Master of House Osogard  (N male human Ftr10)</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 92 WIDTH="108"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="92" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="108" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>County of Ithwick</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#663300" FACE="Verdana" > </FONT></div> <div> <B>Capital:</B> Valmires</div> <div> <B>Ruler:</B> Countess Silimas, Mistress of House Arquos  (CG female half-elf Sorc8)</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>The Western March</B> </div> <div> <B>Capital:</B> Gossik</div> <div> <B>Ruler:</B> Prince Kalito, brother of the king  (NG male human Ftr14)</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>Donoth Highlands</B></div> <div> <B>Capital:</B> Wytte</div> <div> <B>Ruler:</B> Duchess Alaweil, Mistress of House Refwytte  (LG female half-elf Wiz8/Ftr5)</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 Aberweth</B></div> <div> <B>Capital:</B> Ethweil</div> <div> <B>Ruler:</B> Count Maloom, Master of House Ogalis  (NE male human Ftr6/Rog6)</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 92 WIDTH="108"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="92" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="108" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Duchy of Anthrune</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#663300" FACE="Verdana" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Capital:</B> Thrune</div> <div> <B>Ruler:</B> King Hazur, Master of House Ithrain  (NG male human Ftr10/Clr4/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 Astrecht</B></div> <div> <B>Capital:</B> Walleng</div> <div> <B>Ruler:</B> Count Ylalt, Master of House Uberl  (LE male human Wiz15)</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 Galdheg </B></div> <div> <B>Capital:</B> Viuda Fjord</div> <div> <B>Ruler:</B> Count Toraz, Master of House Vospi  (CN male human Brb16)</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>The Thoradeed </B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>Capital:</B> Thoradeed</div> <div> <B>Ruler:</B> Archbishop Ullian Ithrain, cousin to the king  (NG female human Clr8/Ftr4)</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 57 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 WIDTH="534"><div> Blue Gauntlets, Elan, Gralu's Company, Krin, Mylassa Warriors, Novar, Oriclia's Daughters, Sontor, Tan, Wayfarers.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 90 ><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> Valithra soil is generally poor and rocky, with the exception of the southern areas around the River Crystal. It has formed a strong alliance with Eslebi, which is its chief supplier of wheat and rice. Its resources include: barley, hops, cattle, sheep, iron, coal, wool, marble, mercenaries and lumber.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 90 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 WIDTH="534"><div> What Valithra lacks in raw materials, it makes up for in industries, which include: logging, steelwork (renowned Valithran steel), fine metalwork, textiles, brewing and masonry. In addition, pilgrimages to Valithra's holy places (e.g., the Thoradeed) represent a significant tourist trade for the kingdom. </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 106 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> Valithra's stable political structure has provided a safe and supportive environment for trade to prosper. The kingdom has an extensive network of well-built roads that are policed and made secure for both trade and pilgrims. Nearly all of its trade occurs overland. Its primary trading partner is Eslebi. All of its trade occurs by sea. Its major trading partners are: Eslebi, Toroth, Dunihk, Nythoria 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> 4,838,000-Human 70% (Valin 50%, Eslan 20%), Half-Elves 12%, Elves 6%, Dwarf 5%, Halfling 5%, Gnome 2%.</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 10%, military (non-Noble) 20%, clergy (non-Noble) 23%, merchants 8%, peasants 36%, 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, 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> LG, NG, CG, LN, N, CN, LE, NE</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 147 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> New Church is the church of Valithra. Tolerated: Covenant of the Land, Exaltation's Promise. Heresies: the Right Path and the Bloodtide. </div> <div> The Bishop of the Thoradeed is also the Archbishop of Valithra and ruler of the Church of Valithra (New Church). The Bishop is nominated by the King and approved by the Council of Valithran Bishops; in practice, this person is usually a member of the Valithran royal family. In 414 4C, Ullian Ithrain, King Hazur's cousin, is Archbishop of Valithra and Bishop of the Thoradeed.</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> Eslebi, Toroth.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 40 WIDTH="108"><div> <B> <A NAME="enemies"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Enemies</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="534"><div> Nythoria, Ishyr.</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 and wet spring. Hot, dry summer. Long, cool autumn. Long, harsh and snowy winter.</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> Flagrant magic use is discouraged; openly ignoring this can result in being branded a heretic.</div> <div> The manner in which you greet another in Valithra depends upon their station. Nobles and military grasp each other's weapon arm with their weapon hand. The clergy kiss each other on both cheeks. The peasants mock the behavior of their secular rulers but grasp each other's hands instead of arms. </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 WIDTH="534"><div> Mylassa's Feast (14 Vaylos)</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 73 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> “As strong as Valithran steel.” (meaning indestructible)</div> <div> A legendary creature called a Zargon is said to protect Valithra and its ruling house from harm. The Zargon's image has appeared in tapestries dating back to the First Cycle and the sword wielded by the rulers of Valithra is called the Zargon Sword. </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>