Averland

The Coasts of Averland are well known for their rich fish banks, fine wine, gold mines, and most importantly being the home of the Franz dynasty since the creation of Vostroya. There has always been a Franz in Averland. The coast is scattered with small villages, wineries, and forts. One of the most defended place in Vostroya, Averland is defended by a naval army, a foot army, and it contains the greatest city of the northern continent, Portemort. It is known however, that the Franz will defend the city, just not set foot in it after many "accidents" happened there. Backstabbing is not Franz's forte.

Karl Franz

Karl Franz was one of Sigmar's generals during the war against Naggaroth, and every son was named Karl to keep him immortal. The current Karl Franz is a younger general, flamboyant and always happy, he is known as a military genius, he conquered the wilder side of the coast even in tensions, and with no king to guide him. Of course, his ambitions don't limit themselves to Averland, Karl wants all of it.
The Franz family is known for its bravery, martial prowess, and loyalty to the crown. They have the largest fleet of Vostroya, and trade with other countries like Tat Kvaab and Mestotetmo. But the thing that Franz have loved the most all their lives is wine. The wines of Averland are known for their grandeur, and price.
They don't have a lot of affection for both the church and the inquisition, thinking they are just not what Sigmar has stood for. Karl Franz was also one of the only true unaltered human to be in Sigmar's war council, always preferring speed and precision rather than brute strength.

Solis, the city of the sun

Western most city on the coast, it is where many coins are pressed, and precious metals are traded. It has a port and does a lot of commerce with Portemort, Bangaraga and Shahar. The master of the city is baron Vieri Vici, master of the bank of Averland, and one of the last Vici in Vostroya. Their knowledge of past economy and trade made them very important in the eyes of the Franz family, they were named Masters of Coins, and work the press in Solis.
Solis holds the College of Coin, the best school for trade business and banking. The populace there is very rich, the city itself is not huge, but its construction makes it a bastion of human activity. The Palace of Solis is a marvel in architecture, having all of its domed roofs golden, it is truly a center for money. While this has been the center of Political power in Averland for a long time, The Franz family doesn't stay there, it draws too much attention on them.

Ostermark, the home of Karl Franz

Castle Ostermark is the official home of Karl Franz, it was built long ago by seafaring Dwarves that used the cliffs as defense and a mold for their home. But after the war with the giants, the place was ruined. It was just a fortress during the Age of Chains, held by Karl Franz to protect the coast from precursor ships. The Castle withstood many battles, and when the war was over, it was converted into a grandiose citadel, and around it settled many.
The town around Ostermark is Franzfort, primarily inhabited by winemakers, fishers, and farmers. The place is not very commercial to keep the city under the radar, Portemort is where you go to do business. The Garrison of Ostermark is known to be large and fierce in their defense, countless machines of old dwarven technology are used, it is known that if you attack Ostermark you never know what you're going to get.

Meola, port of the night

Meola is a small city with a very nice port, and beautiful beaches of sand. It is known for its nightlife, and famous gambling law. Many taverns here offer gambling services, and they are called bars instead of taverns, because hotels on the beach take care of the issue. Meola is made to make someone pay something everywhere, boosting the economy: you need to pay for a ride, pay for sleeping, food, drink, entertainment. In general, when someone wants you to pay for something useless, you reply: "We're not in Meola!"
The city is ruled by a bard, the count Al di Meola, who owns the casino in the city. It is always an event when a Franz has his bachelor party in there.

Religion in Averland

Most people believe in Sigmar in Averland, but the original Karl Franz is considered a prophet, he is worshipped and prayed to in times of war and fear, as the great shield of Vostroya. Instead of a practical religion, averlanders follow a code of chivalry and honor that emulates Karl Franz. Knights keep the peace in averland, they are many, and those small orders keep the roads and settlements safe, traveling from one place to another in a matter of days. They are all riders, and a knight is no knight with no mount. Some orders are known to use certain mounts over others like hippogriffs in Solis, the Order of the Sun.

Type

State

Included Locations

• Meola

Owner/Ruler

Karl Franz XXVII

Owning Organization

The Kingdom of Vostroya