Valthorin
a benevolent monarchy, the kingdom of Valthorin wants nothing more than to live in peace.
History
The eastern portion of Valthorin was originally part of the Do'Thelum empire. When the Zil'Thand brothers' succession crisis escalated to a civil war General Marick Valdore fought for the elder brother, Tsarn. The younger brother, Adrian, sought the aid of the priests who declared the gods had anointed him. Suddenly the fight transformed into a holy war. The slaughter was horrendous as family members fought and killed one another. Both brother and their families were slain in battles and through assassinations.
In the end, General Valdore took Tsarn's infant son to the western provinces (what are now the Eastern Marches of Valthorin). The surviving heir of Adrian, a 6-year old girl, was under the protection of a council of priests from the various temples.
Despite Valdore's efforts, the son was assassinated. The murder was caught and confessed to being sent by the priests. Valdore published the confession among the populace sparking outrage in some of the population. Valdore's supporters persuaded him to succeed from Do'Thelum. He did so and formed the kingdom of Valthorin.
The priests, acting as regent to the crown were unable to immediately respond. The news of their assassination of a child sparked rebellions and uprisings in multiple towns and villages. During the quelling of the unrest, the heir of Adrian was murdered by one of her caretakers in vengeance for the murder of Tsarn's son. The council of priest declared a Theocratic rule by the gods and mercilessly punished all who resisted the new order
King Marick had not been idle. He sent envoys out to the villages to the west, what was previously considered the uncivilized wilderness. He recruited them to his kingdom and hired mercenaries from those he could not immediately persuade. When Do'Thelum came, he was ready. For twenty years, Valthorin fought and held against Do'Thelum. Finally, the Ecclesiastical Council was forced to cease hostilities as they could no longer provide the men or resources to continue.
Demography and Population
The population is Predominately human. Some dwarves and a fair number of elves have also settled within the kingdom. The Eastern Marches also has a collection of villages where halflings have settled.
Territories
Located in the northern Hawk Bane river system, it controls territory comprised of the Ash river and the Iron Heart river between Garret’s Torch and the Elf Lands. Its territory extends southward to the northern banks of the Swiftfoot river.
Foreign Relations
Near constant warfare with their eastern neighbor Do'Thelum. When not in open conflict, Valthorin must still guard against raids. They have excellent relations with the Elf Lands and Iron Gate. Valthorin maintains good relations with the other kingdoms down river as trade is extremely important to the crown
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Capital
Demonym
Valthorine
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Market economy
Currency
Valthorin mints five coins: Valmark, Half-mark, Quarter-mark, Crown, and Tine
The Valmark and Half-mark are pure silver. These coins are commonly used throughout the Hawk Bane system. a Half-mark is equal to one half a Valmark.
The quarter mark is a silver-copper mix. Four quarter marks equal one Valmark.
A tine is mostly copper with some iron. ten tines equal a quarter mark
A crown is made of pure gold. a single crown is equal to fifty valmarks.
Location
Neighboring Nations
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