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Abington

Abington

The Kingdom of Abington is one of the most notable of Atamaran Realms, boasting an abundant population of both nobles and commoners.

Geographically, it is the southernmost realm in Atamara, split by the Great River flowing from the Monagle Mountains down to the Suville Delta. It's territories continue into the Ash Sea Islands in the north, into Tarkhog in the north-west, and are as diverse as any in the world.

Government

Abington is a Monarchy, with a clear line of succession of reigning monarchs. Among the earliest were I Will Survive, who betrayed the Kingdom to Antioch (and was executed for this years later). Other elder monarchs include the most recent Queen, Armitage III, and Drago Dragonheart who was slain by Doc's Biatch. After Drago, Gabriel, Carriantor, Armitage III and Gauihu presided over the Throne.

The Royal Council

Traditionally, the Royal Council has included those voices whom the Monarch relies upon most for detailed discussions concerning foreign and domestic policies. At this time, the Royal Council consists of nine nobles, most (but not all) are landed. Although the Royal Council is frequently engaged in deliberation and discussion, it does not have any legislative or executive powers.

The Royal Council was unofficially dissolved (Late August/Early September 2007) by Gauihu, and replaced with the "New Royal Council" consisting only of himself, High Marshal Xuanye, and two other nobles, Del'Sinda and Hanato.

Ministry of the People

The Ministry of the People was first formed during the reign of Gabriel, whose stated aims were to listen to, and speak for, the interests of the common nobles of Abington (as well as to incourage Roleplaying through the use of roleplaying contests with measurable rewards.)

This was first headed by a single Minister of the People (Gauihu), and later up to three such Ministers. (These Ministers included Feldric, Ulric and Elantus.) One of the Ministry's most lasting projects was the creation of the Abington Account, the realm's most prominent and widely-read news-journal.

The Ministry of the People would later be absorbed into the Court and Council of the People.

Ministry of Law and Order

The Ministry of Law and Order consists today, and has since its recorded inception, of the Arch Priest of Abington, and two Ministers of Law and Order (Altmon and Lance).

Along with the Ministry of the People, this was also later absorbed into the Court and Council of the People.

Laws of the Land

Court and Council of the People

One of Gabriel's less well-known domestic accomplishments was collating the Ministry of the People and the Ministry of Law and Order into the Court and Council of the People. This body was to consist of the Monarch (veto), the Judge (one vote), three Ministers of the People (one shared vote), two Ministers of Law and Order (one shared vote), and was to function in a judicial manner.

However, the lifespan of the C&CP proved less fruitful than was initially hoped. Gauihu continued to make rulings, often with little or no consultation with the group, and eventually the Ministry of the People was effectively ruined by the deaths of its ministers (Feldric and Elantus) or their retirement (Ulric). Gabriel stepped down, and during the reign of Carriantor, Gauihu largely pushed for either dismantling or reviving the Court and Council of the People. But either effort was ignored in light of foreign affairs (The War of Dishonour), and domestic squabbles (the great disagreement between Carriantor and Gauihu).

By the time of the new reign of Armitage III, the Court and Council of the People is a defunct body, and was officially disbanded.

The Military Council

The Military Council consists of the Marshals of the Armies, the High Marshal, the Monarch, the Judge, and other important and experienced military veterans of the realm. It is a purely practical body, designed to serve as a forum for discussion of tactics, strategy and reports.

It was dissolved at the same time as the Royal Council, again by Gauihu, for reasons unknown.

The Traders

The Traders of Abington are unified into a single body, under the overall authority of the Royal Treasurer (Callisto). As with the Military Council, this is a purely practical body, with the intent of keeping traders protected and managing trade routes.

This group was also disbanded officially, again by Gauihu, again for reasons he didn't share with anyone at the time.

Religious Council

Consisting of the heads of and/or major priests of Abington's main religions, the Religious Council was to discuss all matters concerning spirituality, and the placement of temples, shrines, and peaceful cooperation of Abington-born of different faiths. After the secession of Riverholm, Nemesis and thus the Pantheists were removed from the council, and discussion became more infrequent.

It was dissolved at the same time as the Traders, Military Council and Old Royal Council were.


Lands and Lords of the Realm

Hierarchy of Lords and Knights

 Duchies

   * Narville - Duke Martok
         o Dampinn - Marquis Trager, 1147 peasants per noble
           Amz, Ara'Thal, Darkon, Davion, Garn, Jurigar, Sylvannia, Tomin, Trechnos, Viho
         o Dorton - Count Damian, 2264 peasants per noble
           ONIKAGE
         o Narville - Duke Martok, 2213 peasants per noble
           Arikas, Bernard, Ironus, Namiko, Rodrik, Teael, Valos, Xanos
   * Riverholm - Duke Athys II
     troy
         o Riverholm - Duke Athys II, 3912 peasants per noble
           Del'Sinda, Edmund, Reyana
   * Stoneville - Duke Xuanye
     Harn
         o Glassinn - Count Manfred, 1172 peasants per noble
           Cosimo, Kiang, Taran
         o Stoneville - Duke Xuanye, 1813 peasants per noble
           Alain, Bart Blackheart, Caibre, Colin, Fraoch, Grand Poobah Jr, Levolgush, Marius, Mia, Otto, Roger I, taragas, Zoltan
         o Sudfern - Count Phlex, 728 peasants per noble
           Enker, Gerd, Nimrod, Shreya, Yaginaka
         o Webgard - Marquis Illyrien, 1225 peasants per noble
           carl, Danny, Fenrir, Galdar, Jormungandr, Reina
   * Suville - Duchess Callisto
         o Anchorinn - Count Darkwind, 1978 peasants per noble
           Nicholas, Throin
         o Suville - Duchess Callisto, 6635 peasants per noble
           Bertus, Dor, Einri, Helio, Jindo, Katzuo, Leith, Lion El'Jonson, Suffer Not Injustice, Tyger
         o Washford - Countess Aeryn, 1975 peasants per noble
           Gadrial, Lefsuet, Xadrial
         o Werdham - Count Shirogane, 1825 peasants per noble
           Cerulean, spooky, Zhang
   * Imperial Regions
         o Rustton - Count Castageir, 1582 peasants per noble
           Darin, Hacket
         o Wynford - Countess Armitage III, 1499 peasants per noble
           Alyssa, Super, Wasser



Duchy of Wayburg

This Duchy, under Duke Magnus the Mighty, seceded to form Caergoth in late August 2007.

Duchy of Stoneville

Duchy of Riverholm

Duchy of Suville

Duchy of Narville

Armies of the Realm

  • Army of Valor
  • Queen Blackguard (Dissolved midway through the Reign of Gauihu)
  • Praetorian Army (Dissolved during the Secession of Riverholm)
  • Army of Suville
  • Sudfern Reconnoiter Army
  • Grenadiers

Notable Nobles of the Realm

(Players add your character here with link to family page, as applicable)
Lady Armitage III
Gauihu
Sir Martok
Kaine
Ulric

Fallen Lords of the Realm (Abington's Fallen Heros)

Feldric Selemnir: Fell (December 4th/2005) during a battle in Ash'rily, ASI. Lest we forget.
Drago Dragonheart: Slain in Duel by Lady Doc's Biatch (April 11th/06).
Deschain Occam: Fell doing battle with Tara in Tandsu (June 22/2006).
Elantus Shardblade: Slain in a duel to the death with Shilock of ASI (June 24/2006)
Huillam D'Averc: Fell during a battle in Wayburg (July 31/06).
Nimrod O'Davidson: Commited suicide before being hung by Moses of ASI (Sep. 05/06).
Hadrial Kyrhon: Fell during a battle in Dampinn (Sep. 10/06).

Other Past Nobles of the Realm

Victor Von Vashmere: Slain in a duel with Danny (July 3/2006).

Treaties

===Treaty of Sullenport=== Effective Sept 25 2005 ===The Southern Handshake Treaty=== Effective Sep 15 2005 ===Judicial Agreements=== Ongoing ===The New Islands Treaty=== Effective October 24 2006

Official Guilds & Religions

There are currently two officials guilds in Abington. The Abington First guild is dedicated to Abington, but is not recognized by Abington as an official guild.

Abington currently enjoys a religious freedom and toleration, and therefore there is no official state-sponsored religion of Abington. However, the following religions do enjoy significant influence within Abington's borders.

Medals and Awards

There are currently three official rewards available for outstanding service to Abington. Each of these awards shall be one-time only: no one can receive it twice.

The Order of Abington

To be awarded upon a 3/5ths majority vote of the Royal Council, for outstanding lifetime service, heroism, self-sacrifice and courage. It would consist of a solid gold badge suspended in a purple silk ribbon, as well as the construction of a statue in either the capital, or the recipients home region.

Recipients

  • Xuanye Aisin Gioro, High Marshal of Abington

Royal Medal of Valor

To be awarded by consensus of both the Ruler and the General, for excellence and courage above and beyond the call of duty in battle. This would consist of a gold badge set in a purple and blue silk ribbon.

Recipients

  • None yet

Service Medal

To be awarded by a consensus of a High Council Member, a Duke, and the noble's liege lord for excellent general service in either the military, economic, bureacratic fields of duty. It would consist of a silver and iron badge set in a blue silk ribbon.

Recipients

  • None yet

Riverholm Archives

Here is where the tales of the Ancient Days are stored, where crumbling accounts and illuminated manuscripts are stored safe from time and wear, to pass on the history of the realm of Abington.

Age of Gabriel 2004-12-05 - 2006-02-24

Marshal's Letter - a letter from former Marshal Ulric on how to be a Marshal, addressed to his replacements in the army of Suville.


(More to come!)

Abington
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Location of Abington
Continent / Island Atamara
Capital Riverholm
Largest City Suville
Government System

King
High Marshal
Arch Priest
Royal Treasurer

 Monarchy

Gauihu
Xuanye
Grand Poobah, Jr. banker = Callisto
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Region Numbers 14
Population 200577 (3rd)
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