Riombara

Riombara

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Continent / Island	Beluaterra
Capital	Athol Margos
Largest City	Rines
Government System High Chancellor High Constable Great Chamberlain High Treasurer	Republic Marche Tristan Rasputin Xavier
Region Numbers	10
Population	17000 (2nd)

	Duchies and Regions of Riombara - as of February 1011
	Duchy of Grehk
Mio Dupaki | Glongin | Ardmore
	Duchy of Athol Margos
None at present
	Duchy of Rines
Ajitmon | Avengmil
	Imperial Lands
Cjelegy | Melegra | Kuugl The lost Duchy of Irombro - lost to darkness but not forgotten Rueffilo | Rii |Bolkenia |Cagamir
	Held by foreign powers
Fwuvoghor (Meridian Republic) | Bym (lost to Darkness)

Overview

A Republic on Beluaterra, Riombara is a sun-drenched paradise, stretching along the south-east coast and taking in the islands. During the beginning of the Third Age it did reach from the fertile fields of Bolkenia and the cultured and refined areas of Rueffilo and Irombro in the south, all the way to the more temperate Fwuvoghor in the north. Its capital is the semi-tropical city Athol Margos.

Riombara is one of the few realms to survive the second rise of the undead, though reduced at the depths of the invasion to a single island. The true test came with the March of the Grey Lake, a massive undead horde spawned in the hellish pit of despair that once was the City of Eno. It tore through the south, until it broke at the walls in the Battle of Athol Margos.

Since that time around the end of the year 1005, rebuilding has been difficult and heartbreaking. Riombara expanded slowly to regain its lost regions (a friendly process in all cases) and added Fwuvoghor in the north, whose previous rulers were no more. Later Bolkenia and Cagamir in the south were also added. These regions were now cut off from Luz de Bia by the dark city Eno.

This was used in June 1006 as pretext by Luz de Bia and Enweil for an attack against Riombara - at first we were reduced to 5 regions but we fought back and slowly regained ground. Fighting did rage for months during which the city of Irombro did secede and Luz lost the city of Eno. There the Kingdom of Alluran was created which grew into our close ally. This bitter fight was come to be known as 'The Great War', a recounting of which can be found in our archives. After over a year of fighting Luz was broken and Irombro besieged - though everything changed as the first undead appeared, launching 'The Daimon Wars' in July 1007. We saw ourselves allied to Irombro and arranged against the beasts...

Allies

(as of March 1008) Riombara was federated with Fronen, our oldest ally which we did pledge to refound after the daimonwars. We are joined in a defensive alliance with Fronen, Alluran, Old Grehk, Avalon and Thalmarkin, named sometimes the 'Eastern Alliance'. We consider Melhed as friends. Due to the daimon invasion we are also allied with Irombro, an interesting experience for both sides. Riombara freely cooperates against the daimons with Enweil, Mesh, Plergoth and Heen.

Enemies

(as of March 1008) Riombara is currently mainly at war with the daimons - a war which has been raging since May 1007. During December 1007 the city state Caras Galadhon did attack our ally Alluran, resulting in Riombara declaring war against them. Shortly after we were close to declaring war against Fwuvoghor due to them attacking our ally Avalon. Only a ceasefire between Avalon and Fwuvoghor prevented us lowering relations to war. Caras Galadhon was destroyed around December 1007 after they did ally with daimons. We have shaky relations with Vlaanderen as this realm is daimon controlled. We are also at war with Sint due to them attacking our ally Old Grehk with the intent to destroy them.

Laws and Customs

Riombara is an open and democratic realm, and is unique in holding realm-wide elections for all region commands, as well as for all Council-level positions. In addition we have a system that allows every noble who gets the support of 4 others to do a wide range of things. Constructive Criticism is valued and - for example - our Military Council is regularily including nobles in its ranks. All who come with a true heart and open mind are always welcome in Riombara.

Its policy on religion, is to allow any religion that respects the dignity and rights of all people to preach within its borders, so long as no religious wars or religious persecution are carried out in Riombara.

A more detailed account of our laws can be found here:

Election System

The General Articles of Parliament are here:

Articles of Parliament

Specific Information for Priests and Churches:

Troop Leaders

Ghostly
wimpie
Neocron (On extended leave of absence)
Herkan d'Serrai
Kakeru (Deceased)
Lansour Valon
Gorch Exiled
Fischer Family/Ralph
Ivadd Filador
Skel
Kathmandu
Rasputin
Lexington Galantos
Jorn Ironborn Arn

Guilds and Religions

Sungard - A warrior guild dedicated to driving out the darkness. Many of Riombara's troop leaders have chosen to join its ranks.

The Church of Qyrvagg / Qyrvaggism - A religion centered around the Ascended God of War.

Yggdrasili

Alluran

There is also the hint of a rumor about a guild of more shadowy purpose, but it is likely to be mere rumors and innuendo.

History of Riombara

Here is recorded the history of Riombara from its founding till close to the end of the second age as experienced and written down by Tan o'Kammar. He was the first Duke of Rines, longtime general, and Prime Minister of Riombara. His notes were compiled by his son, Herkan d'Serrai, one year after the d'Serrai family had left the known world for other lands. Herkan did organize said notes, got rid of the worst ramblings against Riombara's enemies and tried to keep it remotely interesting, though he admittedly failed in his effort to keep the history impartial.

The First Age

• From the first settlements until the end of the first Undead Invasion.

The Second Age

• From the first reconquest until the end of the second Undead Invasion.

Marc Keithson's Journal

• Here is recorded the day-to-day journal of Marc Keithson covering the time of the second undead invasion and Riombaras tribulations during this time.

The Third Age

• From the second resettlement until the present.

The Great War

• Here are recorded the events of the Great War against Luz de Bia during the Third Age. Written by Herkan d'Serrai

The Great War - Part 1

From June 1006 until November 1006 (1st - 4th Campaigns)

The Great War - Part 2

From November 1006 to February 1007 (5th Campaign)

The Great War - Part 3

From February 1007 until April 1007 (6th Campaign)

The Daimon Wars

From May 1007 until the present.

Riombara Armorial Generial

A record of the Heraldry and Noble Arms of the Peerage.