Principality of Helious
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History - Almaris
Founding
The County of Helious was founded when Sir Jarad Munnel was granted Lordship in the form of a county within Elvenesse along with land. The orgional plan for the land was to build a small vacation home for the Munnel family. However, plans soon changed after the Grand Duchy of Balian, At the time the home of the Munnels, declared war on the Kingdom of Oren without consulting the peers of the realm which at the time included Jarad. Furious about this and not wishing to drag his family into another bloody war a meeting was held and the call was made to move the entire family to Elvenesse. What was once going to be a vacation home was expanded into a small village that a few members of Balian society also sick of war moved into. Two of the first residents of Helious besides the Munnels were Aldrych Gendik and Agatha Hope who played a big part in getting the county set up including harvesting crops, improving the roads, and, aiding in interior design.
Early Years
During the early stages of Helious, there would be a lot of construction and people moving in, it was soon clear that a larger farm, additional housing, and a market square were all needed, the plans were made and construction began being completed within a year's time. After its completion, a court would be held in order to explain a few things and reward those present. Among those rewarded was Agatha Hope who was given a Lordship within the county for her work with the wildlife and aiding in construction. As well as the Gendik-Kemonos family for aiding the family in the past.
The Growth
After the initial period of setting up the land and making it livable came an internal period of growth. During this growth came new friends and allies, including the fisherman of Almaris, whose leader shortly after became the Lord of Sudwin. The County kept growing as new faces and people showed up, in light of both is and the work that Jarad had put in, Kosher Daesmon upgraded his title and lands to that of a March. [1]. This would only seek to Fuel the new Margrave more as he set out to improve and build upon the foundation of his people and aid in the rebuild of Amaethea including Noble and Tax reforms and overhalls. It was during this period that Kosher Daemon stepped down as Prince Royarch and his son, Acanthus Daesmon took the throne, After the ascension of Acanthus Daesmon, more work by Jarad and an even larger community, Helious was promoted once more to a Dutchy.
The City
WIP
Order of the Golden Fox
The Order of the Golden Fox was created in order to serve as a defensive guard force for the County. being more a defensive Legionare force under the reigns of Elliphas Desmond during his reign as Lord Commander of the Amaethean Foreign Legion (AFL), the Foxtrot forces were mainly used in defensive battles, however, that would soon change under the Leadership of Vakas Jusmia. The Mali'aherral Led the men in purple into the battle against the Mori'quessir in the battle of Dawnhold and Amaethea. While it was a defeat, with the Guard force suffering minor casualties, amongst them was Sel Atilan Bishop. It was a profound and skilled movement to help evacuation efforts. Till this day the Foxtrots stand strong, protecting the principality.
Chain of Command
Watasnabe Captain - The Commander in charge of the guard and oversees its entirety.
Knight Sentinals - The officers in charge of the day operations when no captain is on the field.
knights - Higher ranked men of the Guard force, key roles involve daily training and squad leading, Deb.
Watabe - Higher ranked recruits
Squire - Beginner, recruit
Laws of the County
Rights
- Right to Life: All citizens of the land have a right to life and to not have that life unjustly taken from them.
- Right to Freedom: All citizens of the land have the right to freedom and not to be held unjustly.
- Right to Religion: All citizens of the land have the right to practice any religion they seek fit.
- Right to Voice: All citizens of the land may partition the Count, Countess, or Heir on any matter they seek fit as long as it directly affects the lands, their own well-being, or the well-being of the land.
- Right to Self: All citizens of the land have the to live a life free of slavery and discrimination, it should be noted that none of the descendants are above the others.
- Right to Knowledge: All citizens of the land have the right to seek and obtain knowledge including that of magic.
Crimes
- Assault & Battery: The act of harming the innocent or implying such is outlawed within the lands, none may be subject to attacks or in fear of such.
- Murder: The act of killing an innocent is an inexcusable offense and will not be tolerated in the lands.
- Thief & Bandit: The act of stealing is wrong and will not be tolerated, those who steal or rob others of their possessions will be dealt with accordingly as people should be free to feel safe.
- Destruction of property: The act of destroying buildings or of one property is immoral and should not be done within the land.
- Trespassing: The act of trespassing on one's property is not allowed within the land.
- Destruction of Nature: The willing destruction of nature with no purpose or goal is forbidden within the lands.
Jugdement
In Helious there are only five people who can pass judgment upon those who commit crimes; The Duke of Helious, The Duchess of Helious, The Heir Apparent of Helious, The Lord of Luminos & The Prince Royarch of Elvenesse
The Fisherman
The Fisherman of Almaris is a Guild based and Headquarters in Helious, the Guild Master, Cassio Bishop was given the Lordship of Sudwin. Currently, in Helious the fishermen have a Gallion Ship, The Guildhall, and their Quarters.
Lords & Gentry of Helious
The Nobility
The Noble families of Helious are chosen by the ruler of Helious in order to aid him in the management and ruling of the realm, in return for their work each is given both a lordship and land to govern in their own right.
The Second of the Noble houses is the Sudwin, sometimes referred to as the lord of water due to his unique job. The Lord of Sudwin is responsible for managing and taking care of Helious’s Ships, and Docks, Managing the fish supply, and performing maintenance on all the docks or houses upon the water; the Lord of Sudwin’s domain consists of the houses that sit upon the waters of Helious.
The Third of the four lords is the Lord of Durtara, sometimes referred to as the animal whisperer. The Lord of Durtara is responsible for the care and protection of the local wildlife and fauna as well as aiding in the construction of both roads and buildings within Helious.
The Last of the four lords is the Lord of Hudgeo Grove, sometimes referred to as the healer. The Lord of Hudgeo is responsible for the care and protection of the injured within Helious, often acting as the medic they are responsible for learning as much about medicine as possible in order to aid the lands.
Modern Lords
Since its founding, the lords of Helious have undergone successions and changes, notably; The Lord of Hudgeo was succeeded by her cousin and renamed the Barony of Gascony. The Lordship of Sudwin was promoted to a Viscount before the late lord Cassio Bishop passed away and was succeeded by his son. The Lordship of Durata was promoted to a Viscounty due to their loyalty to the crown. The Lordship of Luminos was promoted to a Barony. Lastly, the Lordship of Avugar was created for Vakas Aessereg.
List of Lord
House of Munnel - Principality of Helious: Jarad & Sorise Munnel- House of Munnel - County of Yagrasylvvy: Ember Munnel
- House of Munnel - Barony of Floyya - Ponce Munnel
House of Bishop-Franzen - Viscounty of Sudwin: Lord, Kalus Bishop
House of Hope - Viscounty of Durtara: Lady, Agatha Hope
House of Komnenos - Viscounty of Gascony: Lady, Fallon Bishop
House of Aessereg - Viscounty of Avugar: Lord, Vakas Aessereg
List of Knights
- Knight Commander: Jarad Munnel
- Knight Sentinel: Ember Munnel
- Knight Sentinel: Hera Munnel
- Knight of Helious: Aldrych Gendik
- Knight of Helious: Theo Starling
- Vakas Aessereg: Watasnabe Captain
- Timothy Komeonos: Squire
- Elliphas Daesmon: Knight of Helious
