Devland

A Southern region between the Amberlands, the Craglands and the Sibian Freehold. Their Eastern border sits on the coast of the Bucket Sea.

Structure

Lords

Nobles

Knights & Merchants

Farmers & Tradesmen

Labourers & Peasants

Public Agenda

To protect the people of Devland and the realm.

Assets

Several castles, keeps, and towers.

large farms and orchards on fertile land.

Best swords and craftsmanship in the realm.

A respectable amount of wealth from exports and taxes.

A strong force of chivalric knights with fine armour and weapons.

Thoroughbred horses adapted to warfare and carrying heavyweight.

A medium-sized fleet.

History

Established by a large tribe to protect their lands from expanding Amberland rule. The people have a philosophy of standing up for truth and justice and have made that the focal point of their cultural identity. They are the most politically agreeable nation and their good intentions are often taken advantage of by more savvy powers. The region used to encompass the entire south of the continent but naive and merciful rule has led to the dominion eroding and fracturing over time. The Southern provinces that broke away quickly cane running for help when the Sibian Freehold arrived on their shores. The rebels, now beggers, asked the kingdom of Devland to ride to their aid and beat off the invaders. The current ruler had taken the rebellion poorly but resentfully agreed, until the Sibians offered him an incredible sum of gold, not to intervene. He agreed, the Sibians conquered and enslaved the smaller rebel states to the horror of the king. He was forever after known as the slaver king. His descendants still feel the weight of his guilt as it acts as a constant reminder of the cost of selling your convictions.

Demography and Population

300,000 people The Devish are famous for their rigid set of morale virtues. Their commitment to justice often placed them on the losing side of many battles. Their many conflicts with rebels and other kingdoms kept their population low. As a result, the people of Devland are tough and well adapted to battle. Their reverence and romanticism toward knighthood made swordplay a key part of the culture and daily life. Every boy and girl was taught to use one. Girls have to practice once a day until they got pregnant and boys have to practice three times a day until they buy a farm or start a business, then they only have to practice twice.

Territories

They occupy the territory west of the Craglands and borders on the Bucket Sea, between the Amberlands and the Sibian Freehold.

Military

5000 Knights

5000 Archers

20,000 Men-at-arms

knights wear suits of ornately adorned armour and finely crafted swords. Their archers wear gambesons and standard longbows. The men-at-arms wear personalized half-plate configurations and high-quality swords, shields and halberds.

Foreign Relations

They are well-liked by most nations for their agreeable nature, though, some think them to be naive. They have a strong bond with the Armlands and enjoy a thriving trade over the Bucket Sea. They have very cold relations with the Sibians and resent them for the enslavement of the southern states.

Agriculture & Industry

They have many fertile farms and orchards and they are known for producing many fine sweet fruits. The Bucket Sea is full of fish which they catch with hundreds of fishing vessels along the coast. They have several iron mines including the "Mine of True Steel" as well as a coal mine, a silver mine and a copper mine. They have a massive blacksmithing industry based on the skill of their many masters.

Trade & Transport

There are always ferries and trade ships running between Devland's main port and the many port towns of the Armlands. The main arterial road also cuts through the centre of their land through to the Sibian Freehold and the rebel states. There are also many roads leading through the mountain passes to the Craglands.