Fissoa (Realm)

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History of the Grand Duchy

Regent's Era

The history of this time period can be found here.

Common Era

The common era starts after the reinstatement of the Grand Dukes. The first to be elected to the position was Skyndarbau Melphrydd. After a long period of slow decline, the Grand Duchy is now on the rise once again. Noble numbers are slowly increasing, but there's room for plenty more. People with a heart for politics are also very welcome, as the elections for Judge and Banker usually interest a few candidates. The armies are always in the search for (Vice-)Marshals.

After the long standing problems with the Lurians in the past, Fissoa has now made peace with her former enemies. An alliance with Pian en Luries has been forged, and also with Luria Novia. Solaria is a new player, but a peace treaty is in place as well. But the bonds go further than diplomacy. The Grand Duchy has adopted both Aethyris Pyrism and the Manifest Path, two major faiths in greater Luria.

Fissoa is currently at war with Aurvandil. It used to be a duchy within Madina that seceded illegitimately, and Fissoa helps her ally to restore justice. The war has come to a stalemate, though, with large forces occupying either side of the Candiels Narrow. The Privateers and the Guardians alternate in setting up watch in Tower Fatmilak.

Game opportunities (OOC info)

With the Lurian threat gone, for Fissoa a time of growth can commence. Nobles are needed to uphold the expansion though, and that's the only thing holding us back. Most regions only have one knight at best, so there's easily room for more. Both Fissoa-city, Fissoa Fields and Drowenton supply a good revenue, providing funds for those who need it.

Not long ago, the Fissoa Verminators were founded, providing a home and shelter for adventurers, as well as a marketplace or a way to meet new friends. As Fissoa struggles to decide on how to look at commoners (simple cattle, useful cattle, rebellious cattle or possible friends?), political intrigue commences. The Grand Duchy being an conglomerate of people of different origins, opinions are diverse. The right to express one's opinion is guarded, but of course only up to a certain level.

Coming back on the expansion, plans are to be called big. North of Fissoa lies a vast area to be tamed. The middle of the peninsula exists of the Sea of Palms though. It's sheer size attracts many monster hordes and undead legions, and maintaining control is not only difficult, it is also unprofitable. One day though, Fissoa dreams to become the Grand Duchies of Fissoa, adding the city Shinnen (former capital of Myern) to it's territory.

Law of Fissoa

The current legislation can be found here

The Oath sworn by Skyndarbau Melphrydd, Grand Duke of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa

On my integrity as a free man of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa, and on my dedication to this realm, it's Nobles and it's people, and in respect to the given support and trust, from this day onwards, I hereby swear to uphold this oath until relieved from by the people, or 'til my death. I swear to lead the realm and love it, to make the right choice where I can, to make the right choice where I must, with aid or anything else. I swear to remain impartial and just, above all but quarrel with our foes. I swear to never surrender in combat, to respect the working institutions and laws in this realm, and the will of the many. So help me the gods.

Fallen Heroes

We honour those who have served our realm as the finest nobles, our Heroes.The names of those who paid the ultimate price in service to the Grand Duchy of Fissoa are placed on this wall. May their name continue to inspire brilliance, courage, duty, honour and loyalty to Fissoa.

• The hero Bernard Evergreen, General of Grand Duchy of Fissoa, Earl of Drowenton was killed fighting monsters in Kamade.

• The Tyrant Slade Leonidas. He seized power unrightfully, but he did so for the greater good. His actions might have been unacceptable, but his commitment for a stronger Fissoa is to be admired.

• Lord Victorian Ironoak, decided to retire from public life, after years of faithful service to the Grand Duchy. He has, however, recently returned!

• Lady Allegria Drakynor, Viscountess of Nuas, disappeared not long after the Lurian Incursion. She was a great noble, and a great woman, and she will be missed.

Fissoa Privateers

Sponsored by Earl Eldrond Nabarl, they are the fighting force of the Grand Duchy of Fissoa. Mainly, their first duty is to constantly eliminate the Monster Scourge from Fissoa. The army has been conducting raids across the Lurian border, as well as aiding Giask in their war against PeL. The arly is currently lead into battle by Marshal Troglod Oyro.

Within the army, the legend of a renowned battle group arose during a routine cleansing of monsters. This tale is known as the Legend of the Iron Toughs. Now disgraced this legend is only spoken in hushed voices in shady taverns, any thought to support the traitor and former Judge Bowie Ironsides are publicly punished.

Culture

The Grand Duchy of Fissoa, once a part of Madina declared independence from the Republic of Madina after experiencing increased cultural division through its proud army, the Fissoan Privateers.

The people of Fissoa are diverse; most inhabitants are simple peasants and live on the country side while the richer folk and traders live in the city of Fissoa or the outskirts known as Fissoa fields. A townsland in the north called Drowenton has a sort of independence within the Duchy.

While peasants do enjoy some simple freedom within the duchy, any instance of rebellion is crushed without remorse: Exile into the desert is common punishment for those that rebel and considered even worse than a quick execution due to the rampaging monsters.

All boys are conscripted into the army school at the age of 6 and are taught basic writing and reading, history, law, wrestling, running, and other useful knowledge and skills. Normally they can visit their homes once every 3 months for a few days but only the richest can afford these trips for their sons. At the age of 16 boys are considered a man and are allowed to return for their families. The wise scholars and capable fighters and usually opt to stay on in the service.

Training includes being sent off into the dense forest region of Kamade, where they are tutored in the use of weapons such as the spear, sword and shield. If they survive training and pass their final tests they will serve with the small regular forces of the Grand Duchy. The brighter pupils are trained to aid the government in their daily tasks. They are the bureaucrats, doctors, and inventors within the duchy.

Guilds

Recently the Fissoa Verminators Guild has been founded by Skyndarbau Melphrydd, it's homebase situated in Munawai.

Newspapers

The Grand Duchy do not have an official newspaper. Copies of the most important papers of the continent can be found in the city of Fissoa within few days from the newspaper release. Some nobles may have a subscription and receive a copy of the newspaper at their current location.

Notable Roleplays

• A Roleplay by Sir Balewin Duckmane, with a beautiful song about the Green Maurauders, his unit.

Treaties

Treaties with Madina:

• The Southern Pact
• Open Welcome agreement
• Roaming Neighbor Pact

Maps

Map of the Grand Duchy.