Minas Leon

Ancient Crown of Leohampton
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The Tyranny of Minas Leon in nestled in northeastern part of Atamara, based on both sides of Langorwine River. From frozen wastes of Makar across the Shivering Forest, Minas Leon sprawls along acres of Shanandoah Lowlands, all the way to the coast. Its western border is comprised of the Moramroth Mountains, while its eastern counterpart is the city of Leohampton itself. Minas Leon stands as a frontier to the grinding ice along with Rieleston, its federated ally. The Tyranny holds a blood feud against Silnaria.

History

Creation

Minas Leon was created through secession of Duchy of Leohampton from Minas Ithil. On the 12th day of September in 1012 Raoul De La Fere seceded Leohampton, Winham and Cantervern from the crown's grasp. Winham revolted few days after and Tara took over Cantervern, thus only Leohampton remained.

Roots of secession lay in King Sidd's inability and lack of will to stop Minas Ithil's enemies from taking over the regions of Leohampton Duchy. Duke Raoul repeatedly asked King Sidd for any measure of action, but King neglected to respond. Duke Raoul then asked in public why his regions were allowed to be sacked and burnt to cinders. The King continued his brooding silence, and the Field Marshal humiliated Duke Raoul in public.

Thus, slowly but inevitably, the damage done to Leohampton Duchy became unbearable, and Duke Raoul considered his feudal oath to the crown had been broken, especially regarding the portion of mutual protection in liege to vassal relation. He then seceded his duchy from the corrupt and listless realm, and declared the Tyranny of Minas Leon a fully independent realm in the face of whole Atamara, breaking loose from all ties with Minas Ithil. Minas Leon quickly proceeded to sign peace treaties with many different realms and form its own government.

Minas Ithil did not bless Leon's secession and, after a few days of deceit and political manipulation, declared war on the newly formed realm. Soon Barony of Makar joined the war to help eradicate Minas Leon from map of Atamara.

Military

Military of Minas Leon consists of three armies:

• Legion of Minas Leon - first and paramount army of Minas Leon, the one which won independancy to the Tyranny when Leohampton seceded from Minas Ithil. It represents the main striking force of Leonians, and boasts in significant victories in wars against Minas Ithil, Barony of Makar and Silnaria. Most prominent knights of the realm serve in the Legion.

Home Guard - defensive army with main purpose of keeping order in the lands of tyranny. The Guard also joins the Legion in greatest of battles. Older knights, seasoned veterans and courtiers serve in Home Guard.

• Leonian Defense Initiative - small and elite army with diverse assignments, the LDI has been created as a direct response to Silnarian looting sprees, especially in area of Lyton and Cheltenborne. This is a fast army which adjusts quickly and can fit almost any purpose.

Laws

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People with death sentence

Drizztle Sharpspeare (For banning the whole realm when he was judge. The actions were motivated by Raziel II Himoura.)

Religion

Way of the Warrior Saints is a dominant religion in Minas Leon. All saints are held in high regard, but some amongst them are idolized. Throughout Shivering Forest and further northward from Langorwine River, Isa, Lady of Winter is worshipped. Many claim she gives refuge against demons coming with ice and is held a high protector of norsemen. On the river itself Langor the Rafter, is most beloved. Artyr the Duelist, is revered in York and surroundings, while Leonidas the Valiant, is a patron saint of Leohampton. In Shanandoah Lowlands traces of old religion can still be found, it is where Saint Legionas of Arelien reigns.

Way of the Hammer lingers in Shivering forest, around Brackhead and beyond, in Makar Wasteland. It is a dying religion of norsemen whose realms have been destroyed throughout the past. But temples are still living and a good portion of peasants still follows the hammer.

Culture

A blazing torch in the darkest of hours when ice threatens to engulf the world, Minas Leon cradles the one and only active newspaper in the whole of Atamara: The Leon's Roar. With the incredulous devotion of Earl Lazlo Lemont and his stewards, York holds the post of a lightbringer in terms of written (and printed) word.