Pian en Luries

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Pian en Luries is one of the four founding realms of the island of Dwilight. Resting near the mountains and badlands of the north and west the white city rests on the coast and is ruled by their wise and just king. The lands of Pian en Luries have a long history. Once the site of an eastern colony the natives cast down the foreigners and rebuilt their shattered lives atop the ruins to spite them. Thus the white city was born. Though in name the land is a strong centralized Monarchy, and its Monarchs strive to maintain their hold on the reins of power, the Dukes of Pian en Luries hold great influence as well, and periodically test their limits, putting themselves at odds with the Crown, and with each other.

History

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Main Article: History of Pian en Luries

The First King/ Era of Establishment

The first King of Pian en Luries, Kaennji Shenron, rallied the natives under one banner for the first time, and founded the Kingdom of Pian en Luries. Upon hearing of this newly-forged land, nobles began to flock to it, and soon the first official government of Pian en Luries was chosen, with Lady Anna Vasata as the Royal Arbitrator, Lady Minerva Seraph as the High Treasurer, and Lady Alanna Anaris as the Grand Imperatrix. With this, the kingdom began to expand, taking several regions, including the city of Askileon, in a short time. It was not long, however, before the King was struck down by a wasting disease, and forced to abdicate for the good of the Kingdom. As he had as yet no heir to succeed him, the nobles of Pian en Luries chose Grand Imperatrix Alanna Anaris as their new Queen. After much deliberation, she chose Sir Diodorus Exiled as Grand Imperator to replace her.

The First Queen/ Era of War

Under her Majesty and the new Grand Imperator, the Kingdom's expansion, which had been halted briefly due to internal disorder, resumed, including the founding of a colony at Port Nebel on an island to the west, and the conquest of the mighty city of Giask. An unfortunate incident precipitated the stepping down of the Royal Arbitrator, after which Sir Finegus O'Shea was elected as the new Royal Arbitrator. Despite his former differences with the Queen, who fought and bested him in a duel not long before she was crowned, he did not set himself up, as some expected he might, as an opposing power. When Finegus was later imprisoned by rogues and lost his position, Ludovico Sforza was elected as his successor, in a hotly contested referendum which once again showed that the Lurians are often divided.

Shortly after, the duchy of Port Nebel seceded from Pian en Luries, to form the tyranny of Shadovar, causing some Lurian nobles to grow a dislike for Dictator Edelstein. Nevertheless, a peace treaty was signed between the two realms. Attention shifted back to the south, when troops from the Grand Duchy of Fissoa marched onto the Moon Bay, a region claimed by the Lurians. Harsh words were spoken on both sides, leading to a declaration of war by Queen Alanna. However, before the first strike was dealt in the First Lurian-Fissoan War, the Fissoans withdrew from the Moon Bay, negotiations were re-opened and a ceasefire was agreed upon.

Pian en Luries once more turned to defending its borders from the constant monster and undead attacks, but before long new hostilities were opened. The Fissoans declared war, starting the Second Lurian-Fissoan War. Battles were scarce, however, and few gains were made on either side. During the war, Queen Alanna decreed that Myern, a small yet defiant realm based in Shinnen, had tried her patience enough, as they refused to subject to the Lurians despite Lurian claims on Shinnen itself. War was declared and a Lurian army crossed the bridge into Garuck Udor, to which the local Count chose a bloodless surrender over a violent takeover, and swore allegiance to the Empire. The rest of Shinnen fell to monsters and rogues, as many of their nobles fled the area. The war ended with the fall of Shinnen, without a single battle being fought. A tournament was hosted in Askileon, honoring the Empire's triumph over Myern. Amaury Capet, Duke of Askileon stepped down as Grand Imperator shortly after, to be succeeded by Anarion Gryphonheart, who was in turn replaced by Dene Munzer not long after that.

The second war with Fissoa dragged on, and the Fissoans managed to wretch control of Maf from Pian en Luries. Aside from a few raids undertaken by both sides, there was yet again little fighting. The Lurian Dukes once more began arguing amongst themselves, and a clear fissure became apparent between the duchy of Askileon, staunch monarchists loyal to the Queen, and the duchies of Poryatown and Giask, who disagreed with the Empire's centralized rule and sought to replace the Queen. Though harsh words were spoken by both sides, tensions remained limited, until the Duchy of Poryatown revolted against its Duke, Brom Silverfire - who was also the High Treasurer - and declared independence after months of starvation. This event sparked a conflict that would eventually erupt into civil war. The duchy of Askileon, backing the Queen, blamed Brom for the loss of the city and the massive food problems plaguing Poryatown and Giask. The duchy of Giask supported Brom, citing that the Queen had failed her duties as ruler by letting the problems lead to the revolt. After Poryatown was reclaimed and Taronis, a loyal monarchist, was appointed as Duke, Brom was deposed as Treasurer by a mass protest organized by Duke Amaury, and replaced by Taronis. In response, the Giasken began openly protesting the Queen and the new Treasurer. Rumours of a Giasken rebellion grew stronger, and both sides gathered a total of nearly two thousand men in the capital. Seeking to protect her throne, Alanna decided to rid herself of all the rebels in one fell swoop, and forced the entire duchy of Giask to leave the realm and become a realm of its own. War was swiftly declared against Giask, signaling the beginning of the Lurian Civil War.

After a string of defeats against the Lurian armies, coupled with large monster hordes invading their lands and food shortages causing massive starvation in their capital, the rebels were gradually pushed back. Their regions fell in quick succession, and the finishing blow was delivered when the Lurians launched an attack on the city of Giask from Askileon. The walls were taken and the city was sacked, and before long it revolted to D'Hara as it had done in the past, then declared independence soon after. The last pockets of rebel resistance were mopped up, and the outlying regions were taken back by the Empire, signaling the end of the rebellion. Ultimately, Giask itself was taken as well via a religious takeover, and Fulco D'Este became its new Duke. Shortly thereafter, Amaury Capet, the Duke of Askileon, was banished on charges of high treason, as evidence came to light that he was planning to overthrow the Queen by means of yet another secession. The initial attempt was quashed, and upon his exile Amaury was replaced as Duke of Askileon by Royal Marshal Koli Bedwyr. But dissent kept growing, and together with the now-exiled Amaury, the three Lurian Dukes challenged the Queen's rule in secrecy, culminating in her sudden disappearance, and the secession of Giask to form Luria Nova.

The Regency/ Era of Mending  As written by Katerina Arundel

Following the downfall of the Queen, the realm found itself in need of a new leader. Malus Solari, a well known popular amongst the nobles, was voted regent of Pian en Luries. As Warden, it was his mission to reconstruct and repopulate the wrought land; as starvation roamed rampant and regions fell under rogue control. Duke Koli Bedwyr of Askileon, remained General under the regency, Carter De La Fere held the position of High Justice, while Count Giskard of Santoo was appointed Banker of the realm. Upon the ousting of the Queen, immediate problems imposed themselves on the realm, as region after region became targets of insurgency. Initially, Lupa Lapu fell victim to takeover, being the crossroads between the spawning pits of Axewild, and the mountains of the Divide. Subsequently, the army could not cope, and Ciarin Tut was also overrun by the monstrous hordes. Soon, the realm buckled as food became scarce, and as consequence, Poryatown was lost by the overwhelming starvation. Warden Malus, with quick haste, entered Poryatown, and converted its population to The Manifest Path; recovering the city, and his title of duke.

Upon the creation of Luria Nova, and the appointment of the regent,  a contrivance was created with the intention of uniting both Pian en Luries and Luria Nova into one greater Lurian realm. Ultimately the projection fell apart, as Luria Nova had appointed Amaury Capet as their new King.  Once it was settled that Pian en Luries would remain separated, Warden Malus proposed a referendum concerning land titles and council position; as regions were only held by the few. The referendum gained surprising support from the council, with Duke Koli Bedwyr, Count Giskard, and many other significant nobles behind it. The law was drafted with a slim majority, and lordships passed down to the befitting nobles. After the crowning of Amaury Capet as king of Luria Nova, Brom Silverfire, who had previously declared allegiance to the Novans after his misfortunes with the Queen, soon returned to Pian en Luries. Upon Giskard's retirement, Brom was dutifully appointed for his third term as Banker of Pian en Luries.

Near the conclusion of the regency, the realm managed to reclaim Ciarin Tut and properly defend it with its Crusaders.

The Second King/ Present Era As written by Katerina Arundel

Still to be written....

• Chronicle of Wars
• Second Banner

Law

• The Lurian Code

Guilds

• Poryatown Press - Fist Official Publishing Guild of Dwilight based in Askileon
• Keepers of Lore - A guild dedicated to the gathering of Lore and Stories from throughout the continent

Newspapers

• Lurian Weekly - Flagship production of the Poryatown Press based around Pian en Luries.

Political Treaties, Agreements, Statements and Declarations

• Treaty of the North Divide - The Agreement between Morek and Pian en Luries which makes official claim on regions north and south of the North Divide.
• Trial Procedures - Procedures for formal trials in Pian en Luries, with specific notes for the trial of Royal Arbitrator Zile Zeric

OOC Information

Various members of the realm hang out on IRC in #Pian-en-Luries on QuakeNet. Everyone is enthusiastically invited to join us there.

	Duchies and Regions of Pian en Luries
	Duchy of Askileon
Askileon