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| ====== Kingdom of Dakar ====== | ====== Kingdom of Dakar ====== | ||
| - | The Kingdom of Dakar was founded by the [[atlas:Dakarians]] when the migrated south from the [[atlas:Endless Snows]]. Aided by the [[creatures:dwarf|dwarves]] of [[atlas:Stoneheart Hold]] they conquered the [[atlas:Ajaccico]] as well as several smaller tribes in the area. The chief of chiefs of the Dakarian people, Lukas, was crowed king of the people of Dakar. During his investiture ceremony he was blessed by the priests with forethought and great wisdom, so he took the name [[people:Reiner I]] to signify that he was no longer simply Lukas. | + | The Kingdom of Dakar was founded by the [[orgs:dakarians]] when the migrated south from the [[atlas:Endless Snows]]. Aided by the [[creatures:dwarf|dwarves]] of [[atlas:Stoneheart Hold]] they conquered the [[atlas:Ajaccico]] as well as several smaller tribes in the area. The chief of chiefs of the Dakarian people, Lukas, was crowed king of the people of Dakar. During his investiture ceremony he was blessed by the priests with forethought and great wisdom, so he took the name [[people:Reiner I]] to signify that he was no longer simply Lukas. |
| Currently the Kingdom of Dakar holds lands stretching from the [[atlas:Isaurus Ocean]] to the [[atlas:Druyen Highlands]]. While not the largest nation in terms of either population or square miles its strong population and fertile lands have made the kingdom very wealthy. Since settling south of the [[atlas:Stoneheart Mountains]] the Dakarian people have not known loss in battle nor suffered under civil wars like other nations within the [[atlas:Western Realms]]. | Currently the Kingdom of Dakar holds lands stretching from the [[atlas:Isaurus Ocean]] to the [[atlas:Druyen Highlands]]. While not the largest nation in terms of either population or square miles its strong population and fertile lands have made the kingdom very wealthy. Since settling south of the [[atlas:Stoneheart Mountains]] the Dakarian people have not known loss in battle nor suffered under civil wars like other nations within the [[atlas:Western Realms]]. | ||
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| * **Demonym**: Dakarian | * **Demonym**: Dakarian | ||
| * **Government**: Hereditary Monarchy | * **Government**: Hereditary Monarchy | ||
| + | * 22,500 nobles | ||
| + | * 5 Erzherzog (Archduke, Ruler of Archduchy) | ||
| + | * 145 Herzog (Duke, Ruler of Duchy) | ||
| + | * 300 Landgraf (Count) | ||
| + | * 900 Barons | ||
| + | * 3,000 Herr (Baronets) | ||
| + | * 20,000 Knights | ||
| * **Monarch**: [[people:Aurora I]] | * **Monarch**: [[people:Aurora I]] | ||
| - | * **Area**: 780k sq. km | + | * **Area**: 425,000 sq. km |
| - | * **Population**: 5 million | + | * Approximately size of Uzbekistan |
| + | * Slightly larger than Sweden | ||
| + | * **Territories:** | ||
| + | * {{topic>territory +dakar &simplelist&nodesc¬ags}} | ||
| + | * **Population**: 4.5 million | ||
| + | * 90,000 isolated/itinerant | ||
| + | * 4,000,000 live in 10,000 villages | ||
| + | * 270,000 live in 55 towns | ||
| + | * 140,000 live in 10 cities | ||
| + | * 32,000 live in [[atlas:Celinus]] | ||
| + | * 26,000 live in [[atlas:Bornheim]] | ||
| + | * 12,000 live in [[atlas:Haffen]] | ||
| + | * 11,500 live in [[atlas:Ekeberg]] | ||
| + | * 11,000 live in [[atlas:Aaldering]] | ||
| + | * 10,500 live in [[atlas:Roblingen]] | ||
| + | * 10,000 live in [[atlas:Daleiden]] | ||
| + | * 9,500 live in [[atlas:Dankrieg]] | ||
| + | * 9,000 live in [[atlas:Haelbaen]] | ||
| + | * 8,500 live in [[atlas:Figl]] | ||
| + | * **Structures:** | ||
| + | * 130 Castles still active | ||
| + | * 95 in settled areas | ||
| + | * 35 in remote or unsettled areas | ||
| + | * 35 Castles in ruins or abandoned | ||
| + | * 25 in settled areas | ||
| + | * 10 in remote or unsettled areas | ||
| * **Currency**: | * **Currency**: | ||
| * Drachen (15 grams gold) | * Drachen (15 grams gold) | ||
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| Celin lead the expedition south to the very northern gate of Stoneheart. There he waited at the base of the gate for two winters before the dwarves finally agreed to meet with him. He alone entered and the dwarves only know what happened, as Celin never discussed it. What is known is that the dwarves, for the first time, opened their gates to outsiders and allowed the migration of the Daconians to continue south. | Celin lead the expedition south to the very northern gate of Stoneheart. There he waited at the base of the gate for two winters before the dwarves finally agreed to meet with him. He alone entered and the dwarves only know what happened, as Celin never discussed it. What is known is that the dwarves, for the first time, opened their gates to outsiders and allowed the migration of the Daconians to continue south. | ||
| - | Upon the banks of the mighty Zun River, on a hill overlooking the fertile land, Celin founded the new nation of Dakar, so named to honor his father. It took years before the [[atlas:Dakarians]] were strong enough to begin expanding beyond their city, and years beyond that before the peace with the dwarves and elves gave them the land stretching from the Druyen Highlands to the Isaurus Sea. | + | Upon the banks of the mighty Zun River, on a hill overlooking the fertile land, Celin founded the new nation of Dakar, so named to honor his father. It took years before the [[orgs:dakarians]] were strong enough to begin expanding beyond their city, and years beyond that before the peace with the dwarves and elves gave them the land stretching from the Druyen Highlands to the Isaurus Sea. |
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| West of the Three River Valley the land dramatically changes. In place of the gentle rolling hills and rich soil, the west is mostly hard clay and heavily forested. The northwest is particularly bad for farming; however, it is marked by some of the more prosperous mines so it continues to grow. This makes the land good for smaller heavily fortified towns; however, any city would have to import a great deal of its grain products to survive in this dangerous land. | West of the Three River Valley the land dramatically changes. In place of the gentle rolling hills and rich soil, the west is mostly hard clay and heavily forested. The northwest is particularly bad for farming; however, it is marked by some of the more prosperous mines so it continues to grow. This makes the land good for smaller heavily fortified towns; however, any city would have to import a great deal of its grain products to survive in this dangerous land. | ||
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| With the people now forged together by a common rule of law and practice the Dakarians conquered the remaining tribes. Over the years as the barons grew more powerful in both land and wealth they were named Counts, Earls, and Dukes. The more powerful nobles had barons and knights swear fealty to them rather than to the crown. This created a complex web of loyalty and oath that still binds the lands of Dakar to this day. | With the people now forged together by a common rule of law and practice the Dakarians conquered the remaining tribes. Over the years as the barons grew more powerful in both land and wealth they were named Counts, Earls, and Dukes. The more powerful nobles had barons and knights swear fealty to them rather than to the crown. This created a complex web of loyalty and oath that still binds the lands of Dakar to this day. | ||
| - | === Burk Lords === | ||
| - | Under treaty with the elves the Dakarians gained all of the land east of the Zun River to the shore of the Endless Sea. Most of this land was heavily forested and untamed by the elves. However it wasn't until the reign of Queen Nadina that the land was really opened for conquest. To raise an army for thier first war with the Three Kingdoms, Queen Nadina granted tenents to mercenary captians that fought for Dakar in lieu of | + | ==== Burk Lords ==== |
| - | pay. These captains were granted the title of Bannerette and became knights of the realm. | + | |
| - | Collectively these new "nobles" became known as Burk Lords because they gained their title only through force of arms. Their titles could not be passed down to their children or sub-infeudiated and they | + | Under treaty with the elves the Dakarians gained all of the land east of the Zun River to the shore of the Endless Sea. Most of this land was heavily forested and untamed by the elves. However it wasn't until the reign of Queen Nadina that the land was really opened for conquest. To raise an army for her first war with the Three Kingdoms, Queen Nadina granted lands to mercenary captains that fought for crown in lieu of pay under their own banners. These new non-hereditary knights of the realm were granted royal lands to maintain their arms and horse. |
| - | paid hommage direct to the crown. As the original lords died out the lands were given to other knights whose military service to the crown was great. Now these Burk Lords remain some of strongest supporters of | + | |
| - | the crown and help balance the scales when the most powerful eastern lords bring their pressure to bear.</P> | + | |
| - | === Western Lords === | + | Collectively these new knights became known as **Burk Lords** because they gained their title only through force of arms. Their titles could not be passed down to their children or subinfeudiated and they paid fealty directly to the crown, rather than one of the knightly orders. As the original lords died out the lands were given to other knights whose military service to the crown was great. Now these Burk Lords remain some of strongest supporters of |
| + | the crown and help balance the scales when the most powerful eastern lords bring their pressure to bear. | ||
| - | West of the lands ruled by the Burk Lords, the land is heavily forested until one nears the western shore. Under King William II these lands were sold to the more wealthy nobles and given to knights of the realm. Unlike the lands of the Burk Lords, these titles were hereditary and few paid fealty directly to the crown. | ||
| - | Because these lands were so far from Celinus the lords and ladies rarely had the opportunity to pay tribute to the court. To remedy this situation Crown Prince Erik was named the Defender of the West. His court was in the city of Nadenburg, where the Western Lords could seek redress. This collection of knights, mercenary lords, and blooded nobles can often be problematic; however, the land is rich in resources and many that did not fit in the settled towns of the east have journeyed west to find their own fortune. The land is still untamed and while towns are not longer raided every month, there are still a great many bandits and | + | ==== Western Lords ==== |
| - | monsters that lurk in the forests. | + | |
| - | This shared danger and feeling of being cut off from the rest of Dakar has given many of the Western Lords a feeling of independence. So far none have attempted to rebel and claim their own freedom from Dakar, but | + | West of the lands ruled by the Burk Lords is an area called the [[atlas:Western Reaches]]. The land is heavily forested and untamed eventually reaching the [[atlas:Fuldelf Ridge]]. Under King [[people:Reiner IV]] these lands were sold to the more wealthy nobles and given to knights of the realm. Unlike the lands of the Burk Lords, these titles were hereditary and few paid fealty directly to the crown. The [[lore:Earl of the West]] is commonly held by the [[wp>Crown Prince]]. |
| - | most eastern nobles feel it is only a matter of time before the Western nobles must be whipped back into line. The Kingdom of Dakar's relations with other nations can often be marked by the various wars it has fought with them during its history. The Kingdom remains one of the largest and most capable military powers on the continent. Thus the Kingdom's expansion has often come at the military conquest of their neighbors. | + | |
| + | Because these lands were so far from Celinus the lords and ladies rarely had the opportunity to pay tribute to the court. To remedy this situation Crown Prince Erik was named the Defender of the West. His court was in the city of Nadenburg, where the Western Lords could seek redress. This collection of knights, mercenary lords, and blooded nobles can often be problematic; however, the land is rich in resources and many that did not fit in the settled towns of the east have journeyed west to find their own fortune. The land is still untamed and while towns are not longer raided every month, there are still a great many bandits and monsters that lurk in the forests. | ||
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| + | This shared danger and feeling of being cut off from the rest of Dakar has given many of the Western Lords a feeling of independence. So far none have attempted to rebel and claim their own freedom from Dakar, but most eastern nobles feel it is only a matter of time before the Western nobles must be whipped back into line. The Kingdom of Dakar's relations with other nations can often be marked by the various wars it has fought with them during its history. The Kingdom remains one of the largest and most capable military powers on the continent. Thus the Kingdom's expansion has often come at the military conquest of their neighbors. | ||
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| === Ellendar === | === Ellendar === | ||
| - | //See also: [[Ellendar]]// | + | //See also: [[atlas:Ellendar]]// |
| Dakar’s relationship with Ellendar is proper, cordial, and distant. The treaty granted peace between all three neighbors, but it could not mandate closer ties. Ellendar has set up several outer villages to trade with Dakarian Trade Companies; however, they prefer their merchants to do business within the human cities. As a very long-lived race they still remember the Dakarian’s ancestors invading the land that was theirs and | Dakar’s relationship with Ellendar is proper, cordial, and distant. The treaty granted peace between all three neighbors, but it could not mandate closer ties. Ellendar has set up several outer villages to trade with Dakarian Trade Companies; however, they prefer their merchants to do business within the human cities. As a very long-lived race they still remember the Dakarian’s ancestors invading the land that was theirs and | ||
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| - | === Irillian Republic === | + | === Republic of Irill === |
| - | //See also: [[Irill]]// | + | //See also: [[atlas:Republic of Irill]]// |
| Considering that most of best land in eastern Dakar was once owned by Irill, it is amazing that open war has not yet broken out between these two nations. Tension on the border remains high, with many instances of | Considering that most of best land in eastern Dakar was once owned by Irill, it is amazing that open war has not yet broken out between these two nations. Tension on the border remains high, with many instances of | ||
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| === Krandryia === | === Krandryia === | ||
| - | //See also: [[Krandryia]]// | + | //See also: [[atlas:Krandryia]]// |
| While the amount of trade that passes between these two nations is minor, the type of trade is significant. Krandryia has the largest veins of rare ores found outside of the Iron Mountains. In addition, the Northern | While the amount of trade that passes between these two nations is minor, the type of trade is significant. Krandryia has the largest veins of rare ores found outside of the Iron Mountains. In addition, the Northern | ||
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| === Stoneheart Hold === | === Stoneheart Hold === | ||
| - | //See also: [[Stoneheart Hold]]// | + | //See also: [[atlas:Stoneheart Hold]]// |
| - | Bound by several treaties, a long history of expansive trade, and the true bloodline of Celin — Stoneheart is Dakar’s strongest ally. It’s not true that the alliance has always been smooth, but those areas of contention generally get worked out to everyone’s satisfaction. Dakar grants Stoneheart tax-free trading rights within its borders, it also allows dwarven traders to pass through its lands without collecting a tariff of any sort. In exchange Stoneheart sells their best steels to Dakar incredibly cheap. | + | Bound by several treaties, a long history of expansive trade, and the true bloodline of Celin; Stoneheart is Dakar’s strongest ally. It’s not true that the alliance has always been smooth, but those areas of contention generally get worked out to everyone’s satisfaction. Dakar grants Stoneheart tax-free trading rights within its borders, it also allows dwarven traders to pass through its lands without collecting a tariff of any sort. In exchange Stoneheart sells their best steels to Dakar incredibly cheap. |
| To further ties these two nations together most of the powerful Dakarian nobles, including the royal family, own many holdings in Stoneheart's territory. In exchange several prominent dwarven families have holdings inside of Dakar. These binding ties further discourage any cross-border raids or small wars from breaking out along their border. That so much of Dakar's culture is based upon that found in Stoneheart has made these two lands natural allies. | To further ties these two nations together most of the powerful Dakarian nobles, including the royal family, own many holdings in Stoneheart's territory. In exchange several prominent dwarven families have holdings inside of Dakar. These binding ties further discourage any cross-border raids or small wars from breaking out along their border. That so much of Dakar's culture is based upon that found in Stoneheart has made these two lands natural allies. | ||
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| === Three Kingdoms === | === Three Kingdoms === | ||
| - | //See also: [[Three Kingdoms]]// | + | //See also: [[atlas:Three Kingdoms]]// |
| The amount of virulent hate that Dakar has towards the Three Kingdoms can be best summed up by the number of invasions, assassinations, and bandits currently supported by the Dakarian crown against their former subjects. The crown has never forgiven the abandonment of their once loyal subjects and likely never will. If not for the invention of Stoneheart and Ellendar, they would have retaken the land. | The amount of virulent hate that Dakar has towards the Three Kingdoms can be best summed up by the number of invasions, assassinations, and bandits currently supported by the Dakarian crown against their former subjects. The crown has never forgiven the abandonment of their once loyal subjects and likely never will. If not for the invention of Stoneheart and Ellendar, they would have retaken the land. | ||
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| === Xian === | === Xian === | ||
| - | //See also: [[Xian]]// | + | //See also: [[atlas:Xian]]// |
| Since Xian is a closed religious, governmental, and economical culture; there is no way to establish ties with the current rulers. Since the church hands down the rule of law, it would take the complete destruction | Since Xian is a closed religious, governmental, and economical culture; there is no way to establish ties with the current rulers. Since the church hands down the rule of law, it would take the complete destruction | ||
| - | of the Xianese church before any change could occur. By the "Treaty of Three" Dakar must maintain open warfare with the Xian until they declare a full, and unfettered, peace with Ellendar.</p> | + | of the Xianese church before any change could occur. By the "Treaty of Three" Dakar must maintain open warfare with the Xian until they declare a full, and unfettered, peace with Ellendar. |
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| === Black Dragons === | === Black Dragons === | ||
| - | This elite guard is swore to protect the throne at all costs. They are loyal only to the person that currently holds the crown of Dakar. Chosen from the bravest and most loyal knights, the Black Dragons are never far from their charge. Their plate armor is fashioned from dwarven steel and engraved with a large dragon holding the Dakarian crown in its talons. The dragon's wings are stretched wide to shield the crown from all harm. | + | This elite guard is swore to protect the throne at all costs. They are loyal only to the person that currently holds the crown of Dakar. Chosen from the bravest and most loyal knights, the Black Dragons are never far from their charge. Their plate armor is fashioned from [[lore:dwarven steel]] and engraved with a large dragon holding the Dakarian crown in its talons. The dragon's wings are stretched wide to shield the crown from all harm. |
| === Crown Prince === | === Crown Prince === | ||
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| ==== Religion ==== | ==== Religion ==== | ||
| - | //Main Article: [[lore:Temple of Light]]// | + | //Main Article: [[orgs:temple_of_light]]// |
| The Temple of Light is the official religion of Dakar; although there are still small pockets of the various religious beliefs of the people that occupied this region before the Dakarians arrived, especially among the peasantry. Much of the Temple's influence within Dakar is directly related to the dwarves of Stoneheart Hold. When the Dakarians were semi-nomadic tribes they feared the dark gods and their children. During the time they spent in the shadows of Stoneheart, the dwarves taught them more than simply warcraft and rulership, they changed their perception of the gods they so feared. The Dakarians that marched into the southlands were not simply ruled by their new king, but supported by priests calling up the power of the gods to aid them. | The Temple of Light is the official religion of Dakar; although there are still small pockets of the various religious beliefs of the people that occupied this region before the Dakarians arrived, especially among the peasantry. Much of the Temple's influence within Dakar is directly related to the dwarves of Stoneheart Hold. When the Dakarians were semi-nomadic tribes they feared the dark gods and their children. During the time they spent in the shadows of Stoneheart, the dwarves taught them more than simply warcraft and rulership, they changed their perception of the gods they so feared. The Dakarians that marched into the southlands were not simply ruled by their new king, but supported by priests calling up the power of the gods to aid them. | ||
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| Mirroring their people, the nobles of the east are far more interested in political and social gains than their western counterparts. They have more to fear from their neighbors gaining an upper hand on them at court than raiders sacking the towns under their protection. In place of a well-armed militia most nobles rely on a constable and a few men-at-arms to police the area from crime. The idea of a peasant gaining land through military service is unthinkable to any civilized eastern noble. | Mirroring their people, the nobles of the east are far more interested in political and social gains than their western counterparts. They have more to fear from their neighbors gaining an upper hand on them at court than raiders sacking the towns under their protection. In place of a well-armed militia most nobles rely on a constable and a few men-at-arms to police the area from crime. The idea of a peasant gaining land through military service is unthinkable to any civilized eastern noble. | ||
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| + | ===== See Also ===== | ||
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| + | * [[atlas:List of Lakes in Dakar]] | ||
| + | * [[atlas:List of Rivers in Dakar]] | ||
| + | * [[atlas:List of Valleys in Dakar]] | ||
| + | * [[atlas:List of Villages in Dakar]] | ||
| + | * [[atlas:List of Towns in Dakar]] | ||
| + | * [[atlas:List of Cities in Dakar]] | ||
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