Springdale (Realm)

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Library

In the Empire of Springdale's Library there are many documents for your research needs.

• Treaties
• The Springdale Stories - First and only newspaper of Springdale.

History

Currently we are defeating the monsters within our realm, rebuilding infrastructure, and preparing to expand again.

• Pre-founding
• Founding
• Royal Line

Legends

Many proclaim these to be true, while some dismiss them as merely exaggerated stories. They vary from ancient times to more recent times.

• Three Cavaliers

Katrina Dragul's Legends

Katrina Dragul often regaled the realm with many stories of times gone by. They were often related to events occurring as she spoke.

• Before Springdale Was
• The Curse of Nidhogg's Mark
• The Tale of Two Brothers
• The Failed Marriage

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Military

Active Armies

The Sword and Shield
Members ca: 24
Sponsor: Zyrrin Fallan
Marshal: Sejieda Vita
Based: Springdale City
Originally known as "The Nobles army of Dalia", this army has since seen many changes over its long life. As the primary defense and assault force of The Empire, the S&S is often called in to take care of large numbers of entrenched enemies.

While the other armies of The Empire are primarily ducal armies, the Sword and Shield's base encompasses more than just the duchy of Springdale, recruiting from every region in the empire.

Wolves of Aegir
Members ca: 9
Sponsor: Edward Raiva
Marshal: Konstantinos Atreides
Based: Aegir
After Aegir was recaptured from the monster invasion, the Duke decided to create a new army to protect Aegir from any further setbacks such as this. Rather then reserect the now defunct The Aegiran Legion, Duke Edward created the Wolves of Aegir. This army, whilst smaller then the others, is far more manoverable, able to bring its compact force to bare quickly against enemies of the empire whilst other armies are bringing themselves to the battle.

Defunct Armies

The Spire Guard
Originally created by the former Duke of Nifelhold, Adjunct Alfred Osha. This army was designated as the defender of the capital. When the creator of this army left The Empire, The Emperor Neel Arya dissolved the army.

The Duchal Army of Muspelheims Elite
DAME was once one of the premire fighting forces in the Empire. However, when its sponsor, Duke Cato left the empire, taking Muspelhim with him, the army was lost, and became The Duchal Army of Virovenes Elite .

The Aegiran Legion
The Aegiran Legion was created by the former Duke of Aegir, Terivus Enodscopia. Created by the Duke as an effort to safeguard the city from the constant swarm of monsters that freely roamed to the south of the city on the Mimer Peninsula. When the former Duke fell ill, and the city lost to the very swarm of monsters the army was created to repel, The Aegiran Legion was formally disbanded.

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Religion

Although Springdale has no state religion, it does however contain the followers of two major faiths: Sanguis Astroism and The Order of the Seven. The official state stance is that as long as the religion does not effect the region or realm politically or economically, the decision is left up to the local lord.

Sanguis Astroism

Sanguis Astroism's base in The Empire resides in the duchy of Muspelheim in the south of The Empire. The devout Duke of Muspelheim, Cato De La Fere, founded the Springdale sect of Sanguis Astroism in the city of Muspelheim, capital of a duchy bordering Morek. Although followed by peasants from Cold Spring in the north to Nifel in the west, to the capital of Nifelhold, only two temples to Sanguis Astroism exist within The Empire. A small temple lies within the city of Muspelheim, while another small temple resides within Croton.

The Order of the Seven

The Order of the Seven was founded in Springdale, in the region of Rye by Borric Tyr-Sog. Although much younger than Sanguis Astroism, the new religion is already the second most powerful religion on Dwilight, and arguably the largest within The Empire. Practiced throughout the realm where the local lords allow, the religion's priests work tirelessly to convert more followers. Three temples to the young religion exist, a small shack in Cortlandt, a small temple within Rye, and the High Temple, a magnificent building within Springdale, which is also the biggest temple to any faith on Dwilight.