Western Kingdom
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History
Current Events
Over the past few months there have been undercurrents of dissent amongst the nobles at the costs incurred in 'putting down' the Dark Circle and in particular why should they have to pay additional taxes to fund the war in the south. There have been unconfirmed reports of taxes not being paid for various reasons and talk of revolution in the kingdom which has obviously been well repressed.
Ale houses in NW Aladar and Aquila have been alive with tales of how it is to live without a 'king' telling you what to do and leaving realms free of interference. The tales go on to show how 'beautiful and ideal' life is in the independent realms of self made Barons and Wardens where the crops are plentiful and the maidens pure.
There has been 5 incidents between feuding barons over small parcels of lands and the liege lords were called to order and dealt with the issues. However one of the liege lords showed signs of rebellion himself until he fell off his horse one day. The province has since been bought into the kingdom proper and order restored. Inquisitors have been seen in these provinces and incidents of 'heretics' being burnt have been noted.
Provinces
Social Information
Families and Social Groupings
- The Dewinter Family
Social Occasions
Throughout Alusia there are any number of avenues for amusement, recreation, sport, gambling and enjoyment of life although some are weather or seasonal dependant.
These are occasions such as
- Fairs, Market Days, Brawling contests, Hunting, Archery contests, Tourneyments, Joustings, Cock Fighting, Wrestling Competitions / Bouts, Horse Racing, Fencing, Gambling Houses, Saints day processions, Guild Fairs, Balls for varying occasions (such as Yearly/Family/Royal/Noble/ Guilds/Events - Eg Birthdays, Coming of Age, Anniversary etc, Weddings, Funerals, Births, The Lords Ball, A Guildmaster’s Ball, A Family Ball or other such occasions.
Well known Events
Well known social events are held in the various realms across Alusia with some notable events being:
Other Information
- Mercenary companies based or operating in the Western Kingdom
Newly uncovered information regarding the Western Kingdom
Since Information on the Western Kingdom is notoriously difficult to get hold of, gather (or simply stab with a large knife) etc I am working to flesh out more of the Western Kingdom, specifically Aladar and Aquila and as such I ask for those with interests in that area to drop me an email (through usual channels) so that we can discuss what the interest is and its current state.
We have some old info as to details prior to the baronies war (now 10 years ago) which will be used but if you have any other facts, figures, detail etc please let me know.
Cheers Chris
