Evarii [Medieval / OOC / Semi-Closed]

[Vairikai Sari]

Either one.

The Lady Scinfeld is 16, if that's marriageable age for you.

Yup how about: Seín Còlin Cèlteàch Jr., Eldest Son,14

[Jamessonia]

Are we talking about marriage?

I have a very eligible Lady Brönhilde, age 17, sister to the Duke. The Duke himself will also be eligible soon.

[G-Tech Corporation]

The Lady Scinfeld is 16, if that's marriageable age for you.

Yup how about: Seín Còlin Cèlteàch Jr., Eldest Son,14

Eldest son you say?

Interesting. What is the political outlook of House Celt?

[Alleniana]

Ablutja! Factbookey thing. Is this the right kinda format?

House Name: House of Caldsey

http://i.imgur.com/4CTOHN1.png This map shows geographical names, claims, titles and context. The app refers to its stuff often.

House Symbols: Flag/banner , sometimes simplified for symbolic use and whatnot as 5 square crosses in that pattern.
House motto/words are Lord of the North and the Sea, or via hendiadys, Lord of the Northern Sea. The "Guardian Animal" of the House is the Wolf; strong, fierce, proud, dangerous, lives in the cold, but works in packs, and fiercely independent (silly domesticated dogs ) National color: Blue, whatever shade of it you damn well please.

Origins of House of Caldsey
The Council of Miltde, many centuries ago, was held by the Marskean people. The Marskean people, starting south of the Glakkl river and migrating north, then living in that area as well as across the Inlet for time immemorial, had settled westwards, taking in Miltde, and now serving as nominal capital. However, the lands of the south were stratifying, feudalizing, become stronger. As such, a chieftain and his family, after fierce debate and a duel, were proclaimed hereditary ruler of all the Marskeans, to lead them to glory with a king-like figure, just like all the other peoples. He was Kaldsi the Brave, and he lived up to the name. He fought was all around, definitively establishing the Glakkl River as a border, and beginning the age-old enmity with the now assimilated peoples of the Grand Aldry of Hlangvit. He also produced quite a few bastards, which became a tradition for more than a few archdukes.

Marskean Expansion
Over the years, his descendants became known as the House of Caldsey, that dynastic household shifting about the land. It had at first just been a generic title, but over time, as things got more feudal, it changed. Mevkon the Great Kaldsiye proclaimed himself Archduke of Masche, though over time it became known as the Crown Archduchy, and was eventually recognized officially as the Archduchy of Crown. The land as a whole was known as the Archduchy of Marskea, or the Lands of Caldsey (or whatever variation of Caldsey the mostly illiterate population was using at the time). Fierce and bitter wars were fought with the Grand Aldry, but eventually, the considerably fiercer and more embattled, but much fewer and resource-drier Hlangvit people capitulated, on the condition they continue their system of government, by election of a Head Aldren (formerly Grand Aldren) by a council of the Aldry, made up of Aldren, who were appointed from the community. From then on, however, the Archduke usually pushed his heir apparent to the position of Head Aldren, which, though riled them up, eventually made them much more tolerant and pacified the northerners. Today, Hlangvit are no different from any other Marskean but in name and a few oddities. To the west, barbaric and unpopulated lands were slowly expanded into, the borders pushing forth.

Age of Feudalism
Hejnifin Caldsey, great-great-grandfather of the current Archduke, was the one who began formalizing the titles around the realm. He made it a rule that none of the slowly-developing titles could be held by by a house if they held another of the same magnitude or so, gave rights to the cities, established marches and so on. It was during his reign that Vilspedd was snatched from the locals, after centuries of sea raids from the now-ethnic homeland up north, while the sea raids also decreased. He and his descendants also began settling Cannaer, Danduc and Vidrael, after raiding it more much longer. Eventually, many new outside lands were gained in this way, while things consolidated. The titles formalized themselves with a growing population making things easier to work, with more resources, and overall, the Archduchy became more and more normal for the continent of Evarii, though it was still famous for the number of royal bastards.

Today
Today, the House slowly conforms, bit by tiny bit to the ways of the world, with the southern lands becoming normalized, and the Faith seeping into these pagan lands. The number of bastards falls, and Ievonn Caldsey lays in a memorial in the southern style, rather than the traditional northern way. The Archdukes are more prone to marry the higher-up now, rather than just whoever meets their fancy. Much of this appears to be fighting against the champion of traditionalist culture, the current Archduke Jorikk. He is generally not succumbing to massive changes, but the world wants Marskea to, and he will have to adapt. The Council of Three, Administrator Rakol, who controls the treasury, Armsmaster Terch Vandl, master of arms and war, Advisor Corill Kagfer, who manages the court, foreign relations, etc. barely a hundred years old, guides him on his way, through life and the hard bitterness of the land that he appears to acquainted with, even at the age of. It remains to see what will happen of Caldsey and its vassals, it's familyless and mostly courtlessArchduke of Crown, Archduke of Masche, Leader of the Marskeans, Overlord of Hlangvit, Lord of the North and the Sea, Protector of Hildebund, Fadginn and Miltde yet to decide how he will be written in the annals.

Land
The land is generally cold, infertile and unforgiving. However, fish and whales are hunted greatly, as there is an absurd number of them. The Marskea are the only culture that hunts whales, and does so mainly in the Afvare Ocean. There is also a fair amount of iron in Hlangvit and the many caves of Vispar, formed by erosion from the mountains and rivers, though not extending into their territories. Copper is found in Vilspedd, tin in Vidrael, while lumber is everywhere. The southern lands grow as much meagre food as possible, the north mainly herds. Hunting is always and everywhere. Horizon Cove is frozen over many a summer, and always in winter. The Wilfve Inlet is one of the main sources of fish as well, as well as crustaceans, in addition, and the southern lands are growing much food as they recover from the conquest. Overall, the lands are fairly spread out but not the most fertile, though they do have decent resources, and they provide for a population of several millions.

Military
Bigass longboat navy, fierce but disorganized military. TBD.

Vassals (apps may not be done):
Jamessonia: House Grünewald, Duchy of Mankal
Nation of Hay: County of Spigre (sorry I made you move :/)
Givious: House Crassius, March of Vilspedd

[Vairikai Sari]

Yup how about: Seín Còlin Cèlteàch Jr., Eldest Son,14

Eldest son you say?

Interesting. What is the political outlook of House Celt?

Well we want to preserve or cultureas much as possible and bring more vassals under our control.
Perhaps we could both contribute some of our land to the new couple for a new Dutchy ?

[G-Tech Corporation]

Eldest son you say?

Interesting. What is the political outlook of House Celt?

Well we want to preserve or cultureas much as possible and bring more vassals under our control.
Perhaps we could both contribute some of our land to the new couple for a new Dutchy ?

Hmm, the dowry of a Dorbeorn is typically given in the form of a citadel for the couple and a large gift of ores and woodwork. Land isn't so important as her products in the religion of Order.

[Alleniana]

Does anyone want to marry into the bastard northerners? The Archduke Wants A Wife.

[Vairikai Sari]

Well we want to preserve or cultureas much as possible and bring more vassals under our control.
Perhaps we could both contribute some of our land to the new couple for a new Dutchy ?

Hmm, the dowry of a Dorbeorn is typically given in the form of a citadel for the couple and a large gift of ores and woodwork. Land isn't so important as her products in the religion of Order.

Ok done. Will she be abke to acceot her possible husbands "Pagan " bliefs and culture?

[Vairikai Sari]

Does anyone want to marry into the bastard northerners? The Archduke Wants A Wife.

Cèlteàch might.

[Aquitayne]

Who wants to be friends with Arathor?

[G-Tech Corporation]

Hmm, the dowry of a Dorbeorn is typically given in the form of a citadel for the couple and a large gift of ores and woodwork. Land isn't so important as her products in the religion of Order.

Ok done. Will she be abke to acceot her possible husbands "Pagan " bliefs and culture?

Oh, House Celt is pagan? That might be more of a rub. I don't suppose your lad would be willing to convert?

[Alleniana]

Does anyone want to marry into the bastard northerners? The Archduke Wants A Wife.

Cèlteàch might.

Yay.
I have a middle-aged man, hard as nails but fair. What you have?

[Vairikai Sari]

Ok done. Will she be abke to acceot her possible husbands "Pagan " bliefs and culture?

Oh, House Celt is pagan? That might be more of a rub. I don't suppose your lad would be willing to convert?

Not likely my house is devoted to maintaining their culture. Let's just play it out and see how it goes.

Cèlteàch might.

Yay.
I have a middle-aged man, hard as nails but fair. What you have?

A 14 year old girl who is likeyur man.

[Alleniana]

Oh, House Celt is pagan? That might be more of a rub. I don't suppose your lad would be willing to convert?

Not likely my house is devoted to maintaining their culture. Let's just play it out and see how it goes.

Yay.
I have a middle-aged man, hard as nails but fair. What you have?

A 14 year old girl who is likeyur man.

Oh, hmm. Should be interesting. I'll take her. :3

[Aquitayne]

Who wants to be friends with Arathor?

[Nuxipal]

Still match making... gods.. well I'll put what I have out there on display just for OOC reasons.
From the Head of the House:

Ixidor Velothi, 24, First Son of Llyrin II, Heir-Apparent
Llyrin Velothi, 12, Second Son of Llyrin II
Glissa Velothi, 16, First Daughter of Llyrin II
Esmay Velothi, 14, Second Daughter of Llyrin II

From The Brother of the Head of the House:

Gerald Velothi, 22, Son of Averru
Kemba Velothi, 10, Daughter of Averru

Otherwise:

Vi Roygaris, 18, Younger Sister of Lady Elamain
Count Axolotl Velothi Itzcoatl, 37, Cousin of Llyrin II, Head of Itzcoatl Sub-branch of House Velothi, Vassal to House Velothi


I do plan on RPing some of these people to be married internally and others externally. Won't specify which is which quite yet though.

[Nu Sparta]

Who wants to be friends with Arathor?

Being that your landlocked Mr. AQ my friend I found you will need to make an alliance that put you in a position to obtain goods. While we are separated with a land in between House Adicus would gladly be friend House Arathor is you can abide out shadowy history and well everything else lol.

[Alleniana]

Who wants to be friends with Arathor?

Where are you?

[The Nation of Hay]

House Name: House Greyfeather
House Banner / Sigil: http://www.flickr.com/photos/95685086@N08/11318466055/
Summary of House: The Kingdom of Greyfeather was, for a long time, an independent petty kingdom. The lands were ruled by House Greyfeather. It was a common belief in both the nobility and the peasantry that the Greyfeathers were descended from St. Arthur, a famed religious figure. The people of Greyfeather are very pious, and are willing to fight for the Faith. The ruler, whose title I'll put later in the app, ruled the After many years, the Greyfeathers swore fealty to the House of Caldsey, a looming kingdom to the North. The people of Caldsey, being pagan, have proven interesting lords to the Greyfeathers. The Greyfeathers are scorned by the people of their realm, and the constantly plot to bring the light to the pagans.
House History:
-Founding
-The Greyfeathers rise to prominence in the city of Venesse (Vehn-ESS-e)
-A few more towns join the Greyfeathers
-A series of wars fought against the Greyfeathers' pagan neighbors
-The Greayfeathers swear fealty to the House of Caldsey
Head of House: Charles Greyfeather, Male, 46
Head of House History: Charles Greyfeather came to power abruptly. His father, Thomas Greyfeather, was slain in a battle of the Great Wars, a series of wars during which the Greyfeathers attempted to bring the Faith to their pagan neighbors through force. The death of his father forced the eldest Greyfeather son Charles to the throne, at the age of 16. Charles Greyfeather is a fair and even-handed ruler.
Head of House titles: Archbishop of the Diocese of Vidrael, Defender of the Faith, Marchion of Greyfeather
House Titles:Protectors of the Faith
House Family
Elise Greyfeather: 35, Female, Lady Greyfeather
Frederick Greyfeather: 16, Male, Prince
Duncan Greyfeather: 12, Male, Prince
Victoria Greyfeather: 18, Female, Princess

Important House Figures: (Not family-related, but include title/position, name, age, sex, examples are captain of the guard, advisor, merchant, etc.) Captain Edward: 64; Male; Head of the army, adviser to the Lord. Edward was a prominent fighter in the army of Thomas Greyfeather, and quickly rose in rank. During the early part of the Great Wars, Edward caught the eye of the king. He soon became a close friend of Thomas, and trained young Charles in the art of war. He is now a close friend of Charles, and advises him in many matters.
Land claimed: http://i.imgur.com/4CTOHN1.png, March of Vidrael
Land Description: The lands around Svawangen River are very fertile. The location of the March of Vidrael calls for a temperate climate. Warm summers and cool winters are accented by mild autumns and beautiful springs.
RP samples: Why not Zoidberg Antiquity Rises Rampant?

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Towns / Forts:

Name of Town: Venesse (Vehn-ESS-e)
Location: I think we figured that out already.
Population: 250,000
History: An important trading city for the South of Evarii, Venesse grew quickly with the rise of feudalism. In its early years, the town of Venesse was very small. It's small population kept busy fishing in the bay and farming the fertile lands of the river. With the rise of the Greyfeather family, a prominent house in the city, many changes occurred. A more organized local government made for an increase in trade, and a larger army was fielded.

The Greyfeathers, being a very pious kin, began the construction of a large cathedral when they first came to power. The construction of the massive Cathédrale de Saint-Arthur de Venesse, built in honor of the legendary saint believed to be the ancestor of the Greyfeathers, took many years. The large structure contains many large arches, two high spires, and a slew of stained glass windows, telling the various stories of the Faith's holy texts.The town began to grow around the church, and it now marks the center of Venesse.
Trade:Crops, fish, tourism
Important Figures: Charles Greyfeather (Ruler)
Garrison:10,000

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Name of Town:Riverport
Location: A bit further up the coast from Venesse
Population: 100,000
History: The town of Riverport was the first town, after Venesse, to come under the Greyfeather dynasty. It houses a moderately-sized harbor, and a large church.
Trade: Crops, Fish, Various trade goods
Important Figures: Geoffrey Bardolf; Governor; Male; 31
Garrison: 5,000

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Name of Town:Fort Svawangen
Location: Where the two tributary rivers in Vidrael meet to form the Svawangen River
Population: (Maximum 300,000) 10,000
History: Founded in the year 7 F.E, Fort Svawangen was built to protect trade along the Svawangen River. It also serves as a defense against attack from the West, and forms the Westernmost boundary of the Greyfeather territories. Today, Fort Svawangen still serves all of its historical purposes. It holds 10,000 souls, the majority of whom are soldiers manning the defenses.
Trade: N/A
Important Figures:Captain Nicholas Talbot; Captain; Male; 43
Garrison: 7,500

[Vairikai Sari]

Not likely my house is devoted to maintaining their culture. Let's just play it out and see how it goes.


A 14 year old girl who is likeyur man.

Oh, hmm. Should be interesting. I'll take her. :3

Excellence!

[Elerian]

Who wants to be friends with Arathor?

Where are you guys located?

[G-Tech Corporation]

Heh, you lads should post in the IC. I crave medieval shenanigans.

[The Nation of Hay]

Heh, you lads should post in the IC. I crave medieval shenanigans.

I need to be accepted first

[Vairikai Sari]

Heh, you lads should post in the IC. I crave medieval shenanigans.

Nice post! I will include something about your house in my post!

[Alleniana]

Heh, you lads should post in the IC. I crave medieval shenanigans.

I need to be accepted first

It looks fine to me, though you might want to say something aboutsexualreligious tensions due to your pious nature and the fact that the northern pagans regard the Faith as a bit of an upstart and kinda noobly.

Oh, hmm. Should be interesting. I'll take her. :3

Excellence!

Yay! Send me a messenger or sumin'