Astrum

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An early iteration of Astrum's flag naming the three Bloodstars and Holy Cities of Sanguis Astroism.

Astrum is the oldest living realm in Dwilight and the last theocracy dedicated to worship and preservation of Sanguis Astroism. It is situated primarily on the Mimer peninsula and is bounded in the east and north by wild rougelands, the south by Swordfell, and the west by Westgard and Tol Goldora.

Its capital is the fortress-city of Freke, also known as the Iron Citadel, which is located on the northern cliffs of Mimer and overlooks the Maian Bay.

The Theocracy of Astrum

Government

Astrum is a theocracy ruled by a Vasilif (or Vasila for women). The Vasilif has similar powers to a traditional monarch but is devout in their faith in the Bloodstars. Beneath the Vasilif are three heads of state, each governed by a different Bloodstar.

• Sword of the Maddening commands and administers the military. Elected once every three months.

• Hammer of the Austere creates, interprets, and enforces the laws. Appointed by the Vasilif.

• Hand of the Auspicious oversees food production and distribution, as well as trade. Elected once every 3 months.

The Hammer of the Austere and Vasilif have no term-limits or elections to allow complete focus on the promotion and expansion of Sanguis Astroism.

Religion

The official religion of Astrum is Sanguis Astroism, the pursuit of Enlightenment through faith in the Bloodstars. The Bloodstars are a constellation of three red stars which hang over western Dwilight. They only appear a few times a year for a week or more. Each governs distinct emotional states and lends its power to distinct holy cities.

• The Maddening Star, the most powerful and wild Bloodstar, governs passion and lends its power toLibidizedd
• The Auspicious Star governs good fortune and success and lends its power to Mimer
• The Austere Star governs righteousness and lends its power to Eidulb

It is believed that the constellation causes madness among the natives of Dwilight and is a good omen to those of the Eastern Continents. It was the rise of Sanguis Astroism that led to Morek's rise over the natives.

The Guardians of the Temple were established in Astrum between autumn and winter of the Year 5. The Guardians are bound by an oath to protect the Temples and Priests of Sanguis Astroism. The current phases of the Bloodstars can be found here.

Prologue

Based on the true events held at the battle of ‘Till the last man!’

Moisture could be seen from each breath on this cold morning just before the sunrise. Alexandria looked out the from the battered and poorly maintained palisade of Libidizedd, the first and only region claimed for the new colony of Astrum. The unrelenting blood thirsty creatures gave them no quarter as the onslaught continued. Starvation had already claimed the lives of many soldiers, commoners and minor nobility. Those who managed to find food must fight for their lives and those that are successful are exhausted and mentally broken. The Vasila and the very few nobles that followed her were not free from these perils.

“Everyone stand your ground. We fight again.”

She heard Strategos Justin Greystone croak the orders. After 3 sleepless days of defending the city, his voice was now unable to speak any more than a whisper even if he wanted to. The last of his 7 spearmen took position in front of everyone knowing full well that their time of sacrifice has come. Extreme loyalty and the threat of homelessness is what kept them from fleeing. Duke Brance Indirk and his one swordsman stood next to the Strategos, ready to fight at his side.

“I just wanted to say, it’s been an honor.” Duke Brance spoke, not speaking to anyone specific but with all the hardships they all endured together, it was implied he spoke to everyone.

Tired and hungry, the Vasila gripped the hilt of her sword with what little energy remained. Her personal guard already claimed by death, she relied so much on the few nobles also without any soldiers to command for her own protection. To her left was Haruspex Maximus Aram Stien and Fiduciary Marrick Montrez. To her right was Sergio Mozzoni, faithful to both Astrum and the Bloodstars.

“The star of the Maddening looks bright even so close to sunrise.” Aram pointed to the sky. Anyone who cared to look could plainly see it while all other stars had already disappeared.

Marrick gave a deep sigh of disappointment. He wouldn’t believe anyone if they said this was only the beginning.

Just as they were about to be overrun, Sergio redirected his gaze from the sky to the beasts charging through the frail ramparts. He spoke the few words that gave everyone the will to fight one last time. “The star of the Maddening lends us strength. It’s our duty to prevail. We hold till the last man!”

And with that, the bloody and deadly battle commenced. Brance was immediately struck down by a beast just as the sunlight burst above the horizon revealing the reinforcements so desperately needed. It was Boreal Arakiss, sword drawn high above his head and cape billowing in the wind, leading the Shadowbane Arrows from the docks in the city. He returned from his long voyage not a moment too soon. The couple volleys of skillfully shot arrows allowed the Vasila and her band of broken but not defeated nobles to retreat safely behind the archers. The Shadowbane Archers continued the fight in close quarters combat and sustained heavy casualties only to emerge victorious so that Astrum could live another day.

 -Written by an unknown scribe. Retold countless times to all children of Astrum.

History

The vast and rich history of Astrum is difficult to behold, yet the effort to record it in a single volume has been undertaken by various chroniclers and scribes of Astrum. The tome named Chronica Astrorum attempts to compile this history to ensure that this rich legacy lives on.

The tome owes inspiration to the efforts of a modest knight of Astrum, Munsel Keen, who has long perished but left a lasting inspiration for scholarly pursuit.

Culture

Much of Astrum's culture is based on its long history and unrelenting faith in the Bloodstars.

Games and Sport

• Spectrum - Spectrum is a strategy game that has been played by the locals in Libidizedd for countless generations. It has recently been co-opted by the nobility of Astrum, who renamed the game and adapted it to fit their religious way of life.

Holidays

• Astrum Luminaria
• Boreal's Day
• Fasting of Austere

Festivals

• The Festival of Auspicious Ascending

Tournament

• Kihalin Lapallanch - Winner of the tournament in Valkyrja. The first noble to win a tournament in Astrum. A three-time tournament champion.
• Linden Arindal - Winner of the jousting tournament in Mimer.
• Cerber DeRouen - Winner of the jousting tournament in Golden Farrow.

Hall of Fallen Heroes

• Royal Regstav Pryde, Austere Banker - Killed by Archmarshal Mildgyd Barras of Sol in the battle of Shomrak.
• Vasilif Rowan Geronus - killed in the Battle of Ygg d'Razhuul by Averothians.
• Vasilif Brance Indirik, Duke of Libidizedd - Died during the starvation of Libidizedd.
• Vasilif Sergio Mozzoni, Duke of Freke - Retired. There is a rumor saying he died from wounds he received from his duel against Urtagoth Lapallanch of Morek Empire.
• Strategos Kihalin Lapallanch, Duke of the Dark Mountains - Died from an ambush from monsters in Eidulb Outskirts.

Guilds

• Bloodstar Academy - Located in Mimer
• Royal Rangers - Located in Eidulb, Freke, Libidizedd, Mimer, Shilorak
• Astrum Knight Academy - Located in Shrine of Seeklander (Disbanded)
• Occidental Astroism - Located in Eidulb (Disbanded)

Military

For many years, the military of Astrum was comprised of one all-encompassing army, The Order of Astrum. Sponsored by Astrum's first Strategos, Justin Greystone, the army represented a milestone in the military affairs and expansion of the realm, and it will always be remembered with joy, especially among the older nobles of Astrum.

When Astrum was at its greatest extent in its Fifth Decade, the military organization of Astrum was based on Ducal Armies and area coverages. All Ducal Armies were led by their Marshals and are at the disposal of the Strategos of Astrum.

After the Great Monster Invasion, however, Astrum relocated to its former lands of Corsanctum in western Dwilight. There, Astrum was attacked by their traditional enemies who were untouched by the ravaging beasts. The militaries of Astrum were necessarily restructured to create one army charged with the defense the homeland and one for offensive campaigns.

Today, Astrum's military is well-known throughout the lands. While their neighbours suffered greatly against monsters that swim across the Inner Sea, Astrum has hardly lost any region due to their well-established defenses.

Military Structure

• Astrum Holystar Defenders - Purpose of this army is to defend our home regions and keep our regions free from pests. Founded by Duke Migash Sarrecenia.
• Bloodstar Invincibles - Current main army of Astrum. Founded by Duke Renais Wittsven.
• Defenders of the Blood Stars - For homeland defense. Now disbanded.
• Judgement of Austere - Created for Astrum's elite nobles who excelled on the field. Destroyed during the monster invasion.
• Red Wardens - The Red Wardens in an elite order of noble warriors. Only the most active members of the nobility may join the ranks. Now inactive. Founded by General Aylwin.
• The Austere Order - The oldest standing army of Astrum now inactive.

Diplomacy

Allies

• Tol Goldora
• D'Hara
• Avernus Now Avenor
• Morek Empire (Merged with Arnor)
• Corsanctum (Dead)
• Iashalur (Dead)
• Kabrinskia (Dead)
• Summerdale (Dead)

Warring Nations

• Asylon (Dead)
• Averoth (Dead)
• Caerwyn (Dead)
• Farronite Republic (Dead)
• Itaulond (Dead)
• Luria Boreal (Dead)
• Madina (Dead)
• Niselur (Dead)
• Terran (Dead)
• Westfold (Dead)

Public Treaties

Historic

• The Treaty of Eidulb
• Brotherhood of Aristocracies
• Terran - Astrum Trade Accord
• The Peace Treaty of Eidulb
• Tileni's Final Treaty
• Treaty of Caiyun
• Treaty of Walefishire

(Some realms aren't listed as a signatory because they didn't exist at the time of the posting on this wiki and the game autoremoved them from the treaties they had signed.)

Archive

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