Springdale (Realm)

Springdale
Royal Crest of Springdale
Capital Largest City Duchies Government Type Regions Nobles Population Food Production	Nifelhold Springdale Springdale, Nifelhold (2) Monarchy 9 38 ~125,000 1796 bushels
Council
Emperor	Neel Arya
High Marshal Imperial Inquisitor Royal Treasurer	Malgar Bellmon Sammael Haine None
Regions
Nifelhold White Plains Springdale Cold Spring Rye Cortlandt Stratford Yaren	Lucius Curs Malgar Bellmon Sammael Haine Edwin Bloggs Marco Goodman Pirtamri Scarfist Darken Dragon Mandalore Ansion

Springdale is one of the four founding realms of Dwilight. Located in the fertile east, it is mostly grasslands and plains with several large cities. There are few forests and much coastline. Springdale is a monarchy and was formerly referred to by the locals as the Empire of Springdale until the secessions of Muspelheim and Aegir formed Virovene and Raivan Empire respectively. The climate is a temperate one, but being so large there are nuanced differences. Nifelhold Duchy tends to be colder, rainier, and more mountainous. Springdale Duchy tends to be mostly temperate and full of plains, which are perfect for both crop and animal farming. Springdale City is considered to be the cultural capital of the realm.

One of the main aims of Springdale is expansion, especially to the northern regions, which are still overrun by bandits and monsters. By claiming these regions, Springdale hopes to secure peace and security for the whole realm. However, Springdale has been rocked by infighting, followed by secessions and foreign invasions. This has caused the northern expansion to be put on hold.

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

Springdale is a relatively new realm, but it has had a decent amount of historians chronicling its past.

• 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

Military

Numerous armies have risen and fallen throughout Springdale's history.

Active Armies

The armies that currently serve their sponsors.

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.

Defunct Armies

Armies that have faded into history.

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.

Wolves of 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 then defunct The Aegiran Legion, Duke Edward created the Wolves of Aegir. With Aegir leaving the empire this army was disbanded.

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, before rebelling and forming the realm of Virovene. Although followed by peasants from Cold Spring in the north to Nifel in the west, to the capital of Nifelhold, only one temples to Sanguis Astroism exist within The Empire, in the region of White Plains.

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.