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'''Caergoth''' is a realm located on Atamara. It was formed on August 29, 2007, when [[Crownguard Family|Magnus the Mighty]], Duke of [[ | '''Caergoth''' is a realm located on Atamara. It was formed on August 29, 2007, when [[Crownguard Family|Magnus the Mighty]], Duke of [[Wayburg]], seceded the Duchy of Wayburg from [[Abington]]. The city of Wayburg seceded within hours of Abington's recapture of the city of [[Riverholm]] from the short-lived secession of [[Aquitaine]] and was soon followed by the regions of [[Swanfolk]], [[Chasnoff]], [[Matakonis]] and [[Monagle]]. Almost immediately the new realm of Caergoth clashed with the [[Protectorate of Magnus]] and [[Ash Sea Islands]]. During the long war that followed, the Protectorate was crushed and the capital of Caergoth moved to Riverholm for logistical and security reasons. | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
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=== Order of Valor and the Hammer === | === Order of Valor and the Hammer === | ||
In addition to their role in the Knights of Caergoth, the Order of Valor are the landed nobility of Caergoth. Members include the King of Caergoth, realm councilors, Dukes of Riverholm, Ash'rily and Wor'ight, and their Earls, Viscounts and Barons. The Order of Valor deals mainly with administrative matters of the regions of Caergoth such as organizing region maintenance and homeland defense. | In addition to their role in the Knights of Caergoth, the Order of Valor are the landed nobility of Caergoth. Members include the King of Caergoth, realm councilors, Dukes of Riverholm, [[Ash'rily]] and [[Wor'ight]], and their Earls, Viscounts and Barons. The Order of Valor deals mainly with administrative matters of the regions of Caergoth such as organizing region maintenance and homeland defense. | ||
===Laws of the Land=== | ===Laws of the Land=== | ||
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The [[Stien Family]] hails from Chasnoff. It is here that the Ales of the south are produced by the Stien's a business that has been in their family for generations back. There has been only a few Nobles from the Stien family but of the ones that have achieved it they have managed to acquire some distinctive titles and honor for the Stien family. Judges, Bankers, Fallen Heroes, Dukes and other landed Titles of all types have fallen upon the Stien family Nobility over the years. | The [[Stien Family]] hails from Chasnoff. It is here that the Ales of the south are produced by the Stien's a business that has been in their family for generations back. There has been only a few Nobles from the Stien family but of the ones that have achieved it they have managed to acquire some distinctive titles and honor for the Stien family. Judges, Bankers, Fallen Heroes, Dukes and other landed Titles of all types have fallen upon the Stien family Nobility over the years. | ||
[[Sciurus Family|House Sciurus]] is an ancient noble house, fallen into obscurity but lately re-established in the city of [[ | [[Sciurus Family|House Sciurus]] is an ancient noble house, fallen into obscurity but lately re-established in the city of [[Stoneville]]. Their keen interest in all matters of war and military tactics make them a natural fit in Caergoth society. Though members of House Sciurus can be found on many continents, all of them consider it a point of honor to return home to Caergoth one day. | ||
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| bgcolor="#F7F7F7" align="center" | '''[[ | | bgcolor="#F7F7F7" align="center" | '''[[Ash'rily]]''' | [[Worav]] | ||
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Revision as of 08:25, 18 February 2009
Government
Caergoth is a Monarchy presiding over a Knighthood that follow a strict code of laws and conduct. The organization and rule of Caergoth is closely intertwined with the Knights of Caergoth secret society, such that separating the two would be impossible.
The Conclave
The Conclave is the highest advisory council in the realm made up of ranking officials of the Knights of Caergoth. The Conclave consists of the King of Caergoth, realm councilors, and Marshals and seconds of the three orders of the Knights of Caergoth. These orders are as follows:
The Conclave discusses all military and political matters of the realm and serves as the board of the Knighthood.
Order of Valor and the Hammer
In addition to their role in the Knights of Caergoth, the Order of Valor are the landed nobility of Caergoth. Members include the King of Caergoth, realm councilors, Dukes of Riverholm, Ash'rily and Wor'ight, and their Earls, Viscounts and Barons. The Order of Valor deals mainly with administrative matters of the regions of Caergoth such as organizing region maintenance and homeland defense.
Laws of the Land
- Writ of the Law - The core laws from the Judge's Bulletin
- Edicts - Supplemental laws
- Common Code - Laws for commoners
- Prisoner Treaties - Laws governing prisoner treatment
Notable Nobles of the Realm
The Stien Family hails from Chasnoff. It is here that the Ales of the south are produced by the Stien's a business that has been in their family for generations back. There has been only a few Nobles from the Stien family but of the ones that have achieved it they have managed to acquire some distinctive titles and honor for the Stien family. Judges, Bankers, Fallen Heroes, Dukes and other landed Titles of all types have fallen upon the Stien family Nobility over the years.
House Sciurus is an ancient noble house, fallen into obscurity but lately re-established in the city of Stoneville. Their keen interest in all matters of war and military tactics make them a natural fit in Caergoth society. Though members of House Sciurus can be found on many continents, all of them consider it a point of honor to return home to Caergoth one day.
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Fallen Heroes
- Eragon Anu Ra, Grand Marshal of Caergoth
Other Notable Nobles
Treaties
Official Guilds & Religions
There is only one official religion in Caergoth: The Way of the Hammer. There are a few guilds in the realm, including:
- The Knights of Caergoth Secret Society
- The Warrior Brotherhood of Atamara Guild
- The Order of Thought and Memory Secret Society
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Continent / Island | Atamara | |||
Capital | Riverholm | |||
Largest City | Ash'rily | |||
Government System King and Grand Master |
Monarchy | |||
Region Numbers | 11 | |||
Population | ~160,000 (7th) |
Domains of the Kingdom of Caergoth |
Duchy of Riverholm |
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Riverholm | Lanston | Rustton | Matakonis | Swanfolk | Wynford | Monagle |
Duchy of Ash'rily |
Ash'rily | Worav |
Duchy of Wor'ight |
Wor'ight | Veshin |