Kingdom of Meadkeep
Set in the northwestern corner of Arelonia, Meadkeep is a lighthearted kingdom composed mainly of Halflings. Lead by King Roscoe IV, the kingdom serves as the western-half of the defense against the northern lands.
Structure
The kingdom is lead by the King of Halflight City who reigns over several dukes, counts and mayors.
History
Pre-History
Before the offical founding of the kingdom, the region was home to a collection of independant villages and towns whom reigned autonomously without any centeralized power. Many of the towns (or their precursors) such as Silverhaven, Halflight City, and Plumcrest existed for many centuries before the coming of Roscoe the Mighty.The Founding of Meadkeep
The beginnings of Meadkeep reflects back to the collective motion to defend against the inpending danger of the north. While the wall had existed, the maintenance and garrison that it required was greatly neglectied besides for small sections which were privately funded. After a particularly violent season of raids, the great paladin Roscoe the Mighty of the then Town of Halflight, united the halflings across the realm into a single cohesive force to purge the invading parties and establish a kingdom resolved to defend the realm from future dangers.Military
Meadkeep keeps a sizable conscriptable army on standby due to the high risk of incursions from the north. The main military force garrisoned in Meadkeep is detachments of the Vanguard.
Religion
Worship of the core deities is common throughout Meadkeep. Iomedae in particular is a focus of worship due to the roots of Meadkeep's founder Roscoe the Mighty, a paladin of Iomedae.
Foreign Relations
Alongside the Empire of Ivarn and Sunforge, the citizens of Meadkeep garrison the wall of the north and protect against any incursions trying to penetrate through. Each nation sends a detachment of conscripts to the Vanguard, a military organization formed solely for the purpose of northern defense. Overall, Meadkeep tries to maintain cordial relations with all of its neighbors.
Agriculture & Industry
The most common form of living throughout Meadkeep are farmers, brewers and beekeepers. The average family in Meadkeep has at least one apiary and a carefully tended wildflower garden to go with it. Due to this, the production of honey and wheat related products serves as the standard of industry in the kingdom.
Trade & Transport
Halflight City serves as a major port city on the west coast of Arelonia. Much of the trade of the northwestern region flows through Halflight City at one point or another. Ships coming from across the Deep Waters often stop in the halfling ports.
Maps
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Meadkeep Regional Map
Founding Date
3521
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Capital
Alternative Names
Meadkeep
Demonym
Meadkeeper
Leader
Founders
Government System
Monarchy, Constitutional
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Traditional
Major Exports
- Wheat
- Fish
- Mead / Beer
- Honey
Major Imports
- Fruit
- Leather
- Iron
- Steel
- Pottery
Subsidiary Organizations
Location
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
Related Species
