Askileon
History
Duke Amaury Capet
Appointed after Duke Proslyn fell ill to a mysterious sickness, Duke Amaury's most challenging task was repopulating his city after several bad harvests and harsh winters triggered massive starvations during Proslyn's rule, a task which he managed to complete. When the city had reached its population cap, a tournament was held to honor the occasion along with honoring the fall of Myern. Amaury replaced the defunct Silver Shield of Askileon with the Silver Hammer of Tyr, and serves as Marshal himself. Under Amaury's rule, the Count of Santoo re-aligned his region with Askileon, though the reunification was rather short, with Santoo falling to anarchist rebels shortly after.
Duke Proslyn Merytis
Appointed in the wake of Duchess Marie Euphrasia's banishment, Duke Proslyn has been working hard to surmount the difficulties posed in the wake of his predecessor's neglect. After creating the Silver Shield, the City's recruitment centres were rebuilt.
The harsh winters and waves of monsters following the Kaennji Secession had Proslyn struggle to keep the duchy intact. Fortunately, recent times appear to be more fortuitous.
Duchess Marie Euphrasia le Foie
Askileon was the second city to come under Pian en Luries' control. Shortly after Lady le Fois was gifted with the title of Duchess Askileon, Askileon Purlieus and Santoo became vassals of the Duchess. It didn't take long for the Duchy to become a great power, as they spearheaded the taking of Giask. Its borders extended from eastern shores of Santoo to the coastline of Ciarin Tut.
Unfortunately, the Duchess became deluded with dreams of power and, forgoing her responsibilities to her lords and nobles, schemed alone in the city. The loss of Ciarin Tut to a peasant uprising was eventually followed by the change in allegiance of Santoo to Giask. After the Duchess's continued silence, even Askileon Purlieus followed suit.
City
Askileon maintains a militia, known colloquially as the Guard. Currently commanded by Alphonse Erando, it has three companies, two companies of infantry and one of special forces.
(ooc: Alphonse Erando is an NPC)
Armies of Askileon
- Silver Hammers of Tyr
- Founded by Duke Amaury Capet shortly after his appointment as Duke of Askileon, it replaced the defunct Silver Shield. Its main objective is the defense of the duchy, though on several occasions, the army has campaigned outside of Askileoni and even Lurian borders, most notably during the Myern War and the Fissoan War.
Defunct Armies of Askileon
- Silver Shield of Askileon
- Founded by Duke Proslyn Merytis shortly after his appointment as Duke of Askileon, it played a pivotal role in the aftermath of the Kaennji Secession. It became defunct after Duke Proslyn fell gravely ill and was replaced as Duke.
- Guardians of Askileon
- Founded by Marquis Ludovico Sforza of Askileon Purlieus, it originally worked under the aegis of Askileon before changing allegiance to Giask after the appointment of Ludovico as Duke, as of roughly March 24th, 1008.
- Silver Cross of Askileon
- Founded by Duchess Marie Euphrasia le Foie, it became defunct after her banishment from the realm.
Religion
The Order of St. Iestyn
The dominant religious movement in Askileon is known as the Order of St. Iestyn, counting the vast majority of the population as followers.
Eleryonism
Recently, a new faith called Eleryonism has appeared in the duchy, centered mostly in Askileon Purlieus.
Paganism
Paganism has mostly disappeared from Askileon since the introduction of the Order of St. Iestyn, though many of its traditions still survive to this day. Harvest Festivals to the Sun are very common sights, especially in Santoo. Another is the Festival of Nights held in Askileon.
Guilds
Path of the Sword
Keepers of Lore
Poryatown Press
Patron Duchess Marie Euphrasia le Fois
Founder Zanaras Tian
The Poryatown Press was founded and funded by Zanaras Tian, after taking an oath with the Duchess she became patron. Building the first of the Poryatown Press halls in Askileon. It was also here at the Poryatown Press that the Lurian Weekly was published for all its avid readers. The guild has since been defunct and its guild houses razed.
Ordo Leonis
- Defunct
Patron Duchess Marie Euphrasia le Fois
Grand Marshall
Ordo Leonis, The Knights Order of the Lion.
Festivals
The Festival of Nights
A young girl is locked at the top of the Tower of Twilight, and the task is given to four young men to climb the outer wall of the tower. It is very dangerous as one can only use the vines that grow from its base and reach up to the four windows. It is not unheard of for the men to fall and die having not reached the top. For it was here in the Tower of Twilight that the Moon having taken a human form dwelt.
The Sun Harvest
A pagan festival to the Sun most commonly held in Santoo.
Economy
Askileon has a marketplace, making it a popular spot with traders, lords, and stewards from the surrounding regions.
Lore
The Keepers of Lore have gathered stories of Askileon. Read them here: Keepers of Lore/Regions/Askileon
