Duchy of Redden

Description

The Duchy of Redden is a state located in the northern part of Middenland. It can be considered both a relatively young or a relatively old nation depending on perspective, as it has been fully conquered several times in the past by its direct neighbors, but even in those times the people have kept an idea of nationality specific to the region. Several rivers from the Pale Mountains run through this region, resulting in large areas of permanent freshwater swamp forests. These swamps have a large biodiversity and therefore the region is popular among monster hunters, with members of the House Rubarr among them. However, even the monster hunters avoid the territory of the resident Lizardfolk, unless they are accompanied by a Lizardfolk guide. This was one of the conditions the tribes set for a peaceful agreement between themselves and the Duchy.

Politics

The members of House Rubarr, and especially its current head Ludwig Rubarr, are rather rugged and not as refined as their other noble counterparts. They have always been more preoccupied with hunting or military efforts, rather than political intrigue. Redden is rather poor and one of the less developed regions in Middenland, making it the butt of many jokes among the nobility. For these reasons House Rubarr has had trouble achieving favorable treaties and marriages. The one region where they have no issues is trade agreements. As the major supplier of peat and coal within the region, the other Houses cannot completely avoid dealing with the Rubarr, despite the things they will say behind their backs.

Culture

(See also Middenlanders for general sentiments of the region.)
The lands where the Duchy of Redden is located have always been poor, resulting in a rugged and hardy people. They are considered gruff and unrefined by the rest of Middenland, but this does not mean they are necessarily unfriendly. The people of Redden are dependable and their small communities are tight-knit. If someone in a village falls ill for example, the rest of the village will help out the direct family to ease the burden.
Being a poor region, very few immigrants choose to move here rather than one of the other Duchies. As such the population consists mostly of humans, Varaki and Orcs. There are also several tribes of Lizardfolk that live within the dangerous swamps.

Military

Redden has little organized rank-and-file military, but this is compensated by the many hunters found within its borders that can be drafted in case of emergency. These hunters and trappers make for great scouts and they are adept at guerilla warfare. Moreover, they know the treacherous local terrain better than anyone else, which makes invading Redden quite dangerous.

Coat of Arms

The Redden coat of arms consists of a wide open maw of a monster in black set against a dark blue background, with a bow located in the center within the maw.

With a keen eye and a strong bow, there is no monster that cannot be felled.

Type

Geopolitical, Duchy

Training Level

Levy

Veterancy Level

Veteran

Demonym

Reddanians

Location

Middenland

Related Ethnicities

• Middenlanders