The United Northern Kingdoms
The United Northern Kingdoms is an unstable land ripe with corruption and civil war. Outside the walls, bandits and desserts threaten any who stray too far from the roads and monsters run unchecked in the wilder parts of the land. Inside the walls are not much better. Nobles often times abuse their power, using guards to lock up political rivals and disposing of any trouble makers who get too powerful through more discrete methods. When one steps into the Northern Kingdoms, it rapidly becomes more difficult to tell friend from foe.
Structure
The United Northern Kingdoms is ruled over by a monarch at its highest point that is recognized by the other nobles as a worthy king. So as long as one has a majority of nobles that are favorable to them, they are the legal ruler of the Northern Kingdoms. For the most part, the Kingdom normally falls to the eldest son of the monarch, but they rule has been broke a few times over the decades.
The Kingdom itself is divided into 5 duchies: Edmunton, Undom, Nyss, Berewíc, & Estmere. Each duchy is looked over by a count or countess with the exception of Edmunton which is overlooked by the king.
Public Agenda
The United Northern Kingdoms promise swift retribution to any that enter their borders and advocate for the destruction of Orc tribes, deeming them threats to the peace and safety of the reams.
History
Formed shortly after the end of the darkness, the dozens of squabbling kingdoms were reformed into five major kingdoms. Each one adopted its own form of a constitutional monarchy and agreed to respect one another sovereignty and to protect each other from foreign invaders. However, after years of government corruption, political gridlock, old grudges, and foreign invasions, a call for the old ways emerged. The country was split into a bloody civil war between the constitutionalist and royalists. After 40 years of fighting, the royalist won, and King Edmund of House Scylian became the first full-fledged monarch. Since then the country has been heavily militaristic and imperialistic, even invading Drakon’s Heart at one point and outright banning Riders from entering their country.
Infrastructure
Despite years of constant warfare, The Kingdoms have a very well maintained and guarded road system. The road is mostly maintained by the followers of Toryag and Abadar within the Inquisition of Axis. The road system runs throughout the entirety of the Northern Kingdoms and runs through every major settlement. It also allows for easy transport of men and material. However, if one ventures too far from the road, they will find themselves attacked by bandits and wild beasts.
Through Unity We Find Strength
Founding Date
265 AYD
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Capital
Alternative Names
The Northern Kingdoms, UNK, The Kingdoms
Training Level
Professional
Veterancy Level
Veteran
Demonym
Northerners
Leader
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Unitary state
Economic System
Palace economy
Currency
Golden Crowns
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
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