Kingdom of the Barrowlands
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The Kingdom of the Barrowlands, also known simply as the Barrowlands, is an absolute monarchy ruled by the Royal House of Pendraic, made up of primarily Adunians, and located in central Almaris. The Kingdom of the Barrowlands was established after the Barrowlander Expedition of 108 SA, lead by Uther Pendraic and his war-band. The primary goal of the expedition was to cleanse the cursed region of darkspawn and establish a new realm of Canondom.
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History
Almaris
Before the Kingdom of the Barrowlands was established it was a fledgeling fiefdom established after the Barrowlander Expedition of 108 SA. The expedition itself consisted of primarily of Harren’hil Adunians and Ex-Orenian subjects set out from the Duchy of Minitz with the intent of claiming and cleansing the region in the name of Canonism. The expedition established the fortified town of Barrowton in the heart of the Barrowland region and placed Uther Pendraic as Lord of the Barrowlands.
Culture and Society
Fashion
Many Barrowlanders enjoy wearing tartan and plaid kilts, as a result of their strong Adunian culture. There is also a rich tradition of decorating one's armor with crests, especially for when it is time to joust.
Art
The Kingdom of the Barrowlands is a hardy and frontier nation, as such most of the people's time is dedicated to resource gathering and military training, and as such little art is produced by them. However, the local church meets the population's artistic needs by providing art and decorations of respected saints and prophets such as Owyn
Demographics
The Kingdom of the Barrowlands is primarily composed of Adunian settlers, however there are is a small minority of High Elves who have converted to Canonism.
Religion
Describe the state religion
Politics
Law
Succession
How does succession work? Is it based on a bloodline? Votes?
Lawmaking
How are laws Made
Geography
Almaris
The Kingdom of the Barrowlands is located in central Almaris. The region, while fertile, is cold, wet, and haunted, on account of the countless graves and cairns that seem to dot the landscape therein. While it rarely snows during the winter months the rain is dangerously cold and the wind sweeping down from the hills above make traversing the region a risky notion for the ill-equipped. The Kingdom is bordered by Haense to the east, Sedan to the south, and Norland to the north across Lake Hakon.
Nobility of The Kingdom
Court Positions
Describe the positions available in the Kingdom's Court
Noble Families and Houses
House Pendraic
House Glennmaer
Military
Knights of the Pendrake
Describe the military of the Nation. Does it even have any armies?
Barrowguard
The Barrowguard is the local guard force and household-guard of the Royal House of Pendraic, headed by the Captain of the Guard, Ser Garen. Their preferred armor of choice is chainmail, since full plate is too heavy to use in the soggy wetlands of the Barrowlands.