Maringrad

Maringrad has tough neighbours and few valuable natural resources but have managed to make themselves one of the most influential and feared kingdoms in the realm.

Geography

Dominated by a thick gloomy forest, Maringrad's eerie landscape features many lakes and steep hills, as well as a large mountain range in the north. Its mild cold climate with mist, fog and an odd light that can play tricks with your eyes. The region receives regular rain so the soil is usually sodden.

Natural Resources

Mines rich in silver and a hard lightweight metal that loses it’s sheen after forging. Fields of pink flowers dot the landscape. When consumed, they can cause audiovisual hallucinations and make individuals more susceptible to suggestion. Massive dense forest.

History

The territory was originally colonized by settlers from the Amberlands but they were invaded and subjugated by invaders from the north. The invaders were pale and had a queer way about them. They saw conquered inhabitants as an inferior species and forced them into slavery. They used the Mare Flower that they brought with them to dose their captives into being docile and obedient subjects. The conquerors called themselves the Maren and established themselves as permanent rulers of the region. Over generations, the Maren adjusted their culture to fit in with their neighbours but never lost their ruthless cunning and disdain for those seen as lesser beings. These attributes and their cold demeanor made them savvy and imposing political opponants.

Demonym: Marish
Power Structure: Feudal state
Economic System: Palace economy

Demography and Population:

70,000 Maren
650,000 Lyren

Military:

60,000 Lyren pikemen
25,000 Lyren archers
5000 Lyren light cavalry
7000 Maren shock infantry
3000 Maren knights

Alternative Name(s)

The Mare

Type

Territory

Owner/Ruler

Arthur Shepard

Owning Organization

The Shepards

Agriculture: Few crops grow well in this region aside from mushrooms and root vegetables. Hunted game, foraging, and fish from the Great Lake make up a large portion of the average Marish diet. Imported goods make up the remainder of the food consumed within the region. Trade & Transport: Maringrad receives much of its goods from the main arterial road to Amber city and shipments that arrive from across the Great Lake.

Major Exports: