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* Kristoff Stafyr, Viscount of Grauspin | * Kristoff Stafyr, Viscount of Grauspin | ||
* Ser Fordson "the Patient" Kyngeston, Grand Mayor of Alban | * Ser Fordson "the Patient" Kyngeston, Grand Mayor of Alban | ||
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* Ser Joren "the Marksman" Baruch, Castellan of Jorenstadt | * Ser Joren "the Marksman" Baruch, Castellan of Jorenstadt | ||
* Josef Baldemar, Archbishop of Jorenus | * Josef Baldemar, Archbishop of Jorenus | ||
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The capital of the Kingdom of Haense, Alban acts as the epicenter of administrative and diplomatic affairs of the kingdom, and is populated by Northerners of all descent. The city is the seat of the House of Barbanov, who reside in palace of Esenstadt in the westernmost district of the city. The city boasts among the most activity in all of Axios, as well as a popular tavern.
History
Construction
Built on a campsite inhabited originally by only the King and his closest retainers, Alban evolved from the aptly-nicknamed "Camp" to become the most active site in Oren beginning 1618, and it was determined more structures would have to be built. Over the original campsite was built first a tavern and storage house, then true housing, a small chapel, shops and finally the Esenstadt palace. On the outskirts of the city sit the manors of the knights and titular lords and ladies of the King's court.
The city of Alban's construction finished late in the year of 1619 with the christening of Esenstadt, though the erection of noble manors would continue as Stephen's most loyal retainers were awarded with title and position.
Geography
The city can be found nestled at the southern base of the Greyspine mountains past the Alexandrine pass. To the north lies the Rothswood, site of the famous Battle of the Rothswood. Further south lies the Ivan's Spine mountains, home to the defensive fortification of Metterden. Within the city itself, the palace of Esenstadt towers over the comparatively short buildings of the rest of the city. Right in front of the main gate to the city are the tavern and chapel, behind them the main square. To the direct north of the city is a large farmland, used to feed the population of Alban.
Notable Figures of Alban
- King Stephen I, current King of Haense
- Prince Heinrik Otto, Palatine of the Realm
- Alessa Grendock, Baroness of Grendock
- Sergius III Kovachev, Duke of Carnatia
- Kristoff Stafyr, Viscount of Grauspin
- Ser Fordson "the Patient" Kyngeston, Grand Mayor of Alban
- Ser Anton "the Builder" Kyngeston, Lord Steward of the Realm
- Ser Cullen "the Stern" Valerin
- Ser Joren "the Marksman" Baruch, Castellan of Jorenstadt
- Josef Baldemar, Archbishop of Jorenus
- Coltaine Wick, Patriarch of House Wick
Notable Buildings
- The Esenstadt Palace, seat of the House of Barbanov.
- The Chapel of Saint Otto
- The Dog and Crow Tavern and Inn
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