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Niselur is a theocracy of Sanguis Astroism based in the Golden City of Darfix and located in the far north-western reaches of Dwilight. Niselurians take pride in their horseback riding tradition developed over the years and lush pasturelands ideal for hunting battues. As a society, the realm is based on honour and chivalry of the noblemen. Respect for your fellow nobles, respect for your superior and the overall respect for the hierarchy is one of the core elements of Niselur. Courage and bravery is what it takes to taste the harsh northern winds and reign in the land of myths and legends. Niselur aspires to cherish the principles of the realm and to leave the legacy of the brave to the next generations.
King Boreal Arakiss, the First King of Niselur
The name Niselur (pronounced: NEE-SEL-OOR) is derived from the old Legend of the Silver Temple and based on the scripts found in Samhain and Darfix. On the native Darfese the word "nis" means "silver", while the word "lur" stands for "temple". As such, once the Paladins of the Silver Temple established the colony in Darfix they have named the realm Niselur.
The history of the realm dates from the winter time of 6th Year of Dwilight, when Niselur was officially founded as the Astrumian Colony in the Golden City of Darfix. In one of the largest expeditions ever, the realm was founded by the Paladins of the Silver Temple lead by Sir Boreal Arakiss of Astrum, who was then elected as the First King of Niselur. After the ardous and exhausting 2 weeks long yourney, Niselur was established on the 21st day of winter. Soon after the government was formed the Spring Liberation March began, in order to celebrate the end of the winter and to submit the lands under the Niselurian banner. Darfix has been the utopia of many nobles and realms over the years. The magnificient city has repeled generations of colonists and monster invasions. In the time when the Niselurian Expedition set out, Darfix was considered as a prize, and to win the prize you had to win the race. This and many other things that are associated with the fall of Darfix have added to the grand astonishment that the Founders of Niselur have achieved, and that carved their names in the North-Western lands forever.
The lands of Niselur are mostly grasslands, with the exception of the small area of forest lands north of Darfix, and the cold and distant mountains further to the south-western and western edges.
The area around Samhain is refered to as the Great Pastureland, mostly because of the vast rural fields that are used to feed the peasants of Niselur. Those lands inlude Bberentaur, Bbandasdor, Eeborngul, Samhain, K'dira and Crotona. Samhain, as the local leader of weapon repairs and stonebuilders is also most familiar for large cultivated areas of vineyards and berries. The forests to the north of Darfix are also known as the Misty Forest, often foggy. Those regions are Raden, Miniath, Ninith and Kaigen. The pagans of these lands speak of many urban legends which are generally frowned upon by the Niselurian nobility as a superstition. Further to the North and beyond the Misty Forest one can again stumble upon the spacey rural lands. Since the Niselurian nobility is proud of their horse riding skills they can consider that areas as the most pleasant place to hunt. The monsters and the undead are often hunted for sports, amusement and practice. The area is therefore known as the Hunting Grounds and the regions included are Asurbanipal, Ienith, Jorradith and Gaston Farms.
The Niselurian diplomacy is handled by the King and his Council of Paladins. The official code of dressing that every diplomat in Niselur must have when on official mission is to always wear white coulours accompanied by the golden hat. The diplomats always have a small group of bodyguards to protect them during their travels. The emisarries on the other hand are always dressed in dark red coulours and must have a black hat to show their status in their society and abroad. They are usually tavelling only with their squires and rarely with any larger military support.
Being very separated from the other colonized places of Dwilight, Niselurian diplomacy is mostly involved in maintaining good and peaceful relations with the fellow Theocracies of Sanguis Astroism, and the other neighbours of Niselur.
Relations:
Peace: Astrum, Caerwyn, Corsanctum.
Neutral: all the other realms of Dwilight.
Official Land Treaties: none
Claims of Niselur: Claim of the Land
The military power of Niselur has always been especially cherished and invested in. The troops organized in specific battallions, known as the military orders, come in three different groups. The military unit composed of only infantry troops is known as Edreun. Equipped with light armour, short spear and the sword, the Edreun represents the backbone of the organized army and excells in melee combat. The long range troops composed of archers is known as the Faseas. The Faseas wear almost no armour at all and are equipped with longbows and crossbows, and often short swords. They represent a cover fire for the melee units. The military unit composed of the specially bred war horses and a skillful riders is known as the Rinnon. The Rinnon riders are especially favoured in the Niselurian society as they represent the elite warriors of the land. On the galloping horses they charge into the enemy ranks heavily armoured and equipped with long, golden spears. They often carry shields on their backs and a silver broadswords.
The military structure mostly composes from the armies founded and created in the capital city of Darfix.
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Golden Army of Darfix: The first army of Niselur, designed as the main army of the early expansion. The Golden Army was founded by the King of Niselur and the Duke of Darfix, Boreal Arakiss, as the official Ducal Army of Darfix. The army was always lead by fine and capable Marshals and their Seconds, the founding Marshal being Marshal Black Wolf. The banner of the army illustrates the Black Crown which is the symbol of the Duchy of Darfix. The colour of the banner is golden with black edges.
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Silver Paladins: The second army of Niselur, designed as an elite scouting and takeover force. The Silver Paladins were founded by the King of Niselur and the Duke of Darfix, Boreal Arakiss. The headquarters of the Silver Paladins is located in the townsland of Samhain, which gives them an excellent scouting position of the Niselurian regions. The first Marshal of the Silver Paladins was Lady Ava Fireweed, who was selected by the King at 17 years of age. The banner of the army illustrates the Silver Sword of the Niselur, with the backdrop Niselurian red.
Like the land, the culture of the Niselurians is diverse. Most of the educated and skilled minor nobles and commoners are rushing to train their crafts and expand their knowledge in the city of Darfix and its suburbia. As such, the best writers, philosopher, poets, bards and trubadours of the land can mostly be found in Darfix and Under Darfix. Some other areas do have and abundance of the same, mostly in Samhain and a few miles further to the Outer Dwilight Sea. Rural lands are mostly inhabited by simple peasants and occasional local master of leather-making and iron-forging. The rurals are most familiar for animal and crop husbandry. Woodlands are inhabited mostly by local rangers and scouts, which in return gives excellent craftmanship potential. Several wood industries produce enough materials for wood construction and of course for combat weapons; such as arrows.
The myths and legends of the commoners and nobles of Niselur are abundant. Begining with the Golden City itself and the Legend of the Silver Temple. The urban myths are also often associated with the Misty Forest and the distand mountains which some say they have once been a part of a great dragon before he layed and died.
The pride of the culture of Niselur is certainly the Niselurian Herald, the realm wide newspaper reporting the most interesting news from Niselur, but from foreign lands as well. The first printing organization, Niselurian Herald, was established in Darfix by the First High Inquisitor of Niselur, Sir Rev Athins.
The people of Niselur is generally a merry folk, often making festivals and celebrations to escape from sometimes harsh reality of the untamed northern land.
The most familiar holiday is certainly the Founders Day. Celebrating the birth of Niselur on the 21st day of every winter has become a tradition in Darfix and other surroundings. At that moment in time the mead and wine is literally pouring down the streets of every civilized part of Niselur. The grand ceremony is held in Darfix often acompanied by the horseback riding tournaments and duels 'till surrender.
There are currently no guildhouses or guilds in Niselur, but the government has a few projects planned for the late spring and early autumn.
