Kingdom of Prausterland
Prausterland (Brennish: Prüsterreich), officially The Kingdom of Prausterland (Brennish: Königreich Prüsterland), is a small kingdom of ancient tradition and history governed by its monarch. It was located on the north-western coast of the Sea of Fallen Men in central Euron, which put it in the path of many trade routes.
Although they suffered over a century of decline during the dragon-giant wars, with only the cities of Königsburg, Sturmhafen and Rabenturm auf Ashenfeldt enduring the devastating conflict, they once again became a wealthy, independent collection of city-states unified under one banner, with one purpose. to protect the North against the growing horde of gnolls in the northern mountains bordering the Njorskarmark.
Prustians (Brennish: Prüsterreicher) were not particularly war-like, preferring to pursue mercantile endeavors and work as mercenaries or adventurers. Their long tradition of commerce and trade unified Prüsterreich during their entire existence, particularly during the Calamity at the hands of Salvador Bronson.Structure
Königin Mirlin Riesensitz "The She-Wolf of The North" also known as "The Hammer of the Preumish" is the current queen of Prausterland, and the head of the Royal House of Riesensitz, an early clan of the Auldheim, and rumoured giants decendants, in the early days of Prausterland's foundation. Currently in her 19th year on the throne after being crowned at the age of 23.
Culture
Strength, might, and martial prowess are highly praised and respected values in Premish culture. Those who are viewed as paragons of such virtues are often the most well-respected individuals in society regardless of their personal demons. One of the most common greetings in the kingdom is "hail to thine Might!"
Might isn't the only virtue in Preusterland, either. Honor and loyalty are held in just as high esteem. If someone pledges their loyalty to another, it is assumed--expected, even--that the individual would die before breaking their oath. Their society is law-driven and contracts reign supreme. To be labeled an "oathbreaker" is possibly the highest insult one could level against another. Those who break their bonds are labeled "oathbreakers" or "bondbreakers," which carries a serious cultural penalty: these individuals are often shunned from gatherings, important offices, and often lose business to boot. Modern culture still enforces strict penalties for these outcasts, but they now have an "out:" shunned individuals can now go adventuring and begin lives outside the communities in in order to redeem their name and reputation through service to Prausterland, the Crown and the Preumish people. This is directly correlated with the rise of the "adventurer," a new occupation in which people travel the world looking for odd jobs.
Public Agenda
The Kingdom seeks to provide order, union and assured prosperity of its citizens.
Assets
Notable Organisations
- Lövensitz Royal Ranger Corps
Demography and Population
While the majority of the population, like in most of the world, is human, there are large groups of other races. Elves and, especially, Dwarves are very commonplace. You will also see more of the races sometimes not welcome in other regions of the world. A hard-working orc is given as much of a chance here as a dwarf is. And an orc who doesn't provide is as useless to society as a dwarf who doesn't.
Territories
Preusterland is a hilly, forested kingdom. The southern half is covered in deciduous forests of elms, oaks, aspens, and fruit trees. Her northern reaches are clothed in thick pine and fir forests. Her coasts mostly consist of chalky cliffs and tide pools, but there are a handful of beaches capable of launching small boats or canoes. This is no problem for the law-abiding citizens, however, because Preusterland has more warmwater ports than any other kingdom on Euron.
Military
Considering the similarity and close relation in the political structure of Prausterland to its cousin-state of Mekrad, it is perhaps little surprise that the organization of its military would follow suit as well. Despite Prausterland's somewhat modest wealth, the kingdom funds a well-equipped and well-trained Royal Army centered in the northern capitol of Königsburg. The only true members of the Royal Army are directly sworn to the King (or Queen) themself, following under a chain of command which leads up to generals stationed within the capitol to avoid the regional loyalty seen in traditional feudal societies. Despite this, even the unofficiated civilian appointees employed by local lords for general peacekeeping are funded by the crown, given proper equipment to ensure the safety of the roads and cities without allowing for a great enough stockpile of arms that they could pose any true threat to the royal forces in the event of rebellion.
The Royal Army itself is stocked entirely with professional soldiers divided into legions under the command of trusted military commanders (Großgeneräle des Königreichs) in mild emulation of the structure seen in the Second-Era Duryadi Imperial Sultanate in Southeastern Naghron. In times of war, these groups are sub-divided into multiple cohorts each comprised of a variety of troops to assure preparedness for a variety of situations—fully-armored men-at-arms equipped with shield, spear, and sword make up the majority and are most often supplemented by heavy mounted cavalry and lightly armored crossbowmen. Specialized units, such as elven archers and/or warmages form Rabenturm auf Ashenfeldt, are rarer additions to the more vital forces.
In times of peace, legions usually remain sub-divided into their cohorts and are either sent to larger population centers to serve as temporary lawmen or left to patrol roads and docks important to trade.
Foreign Relations
The nation's closest neighbour is The Tzardom of Mekrashov, whom they are particularly close with. The Kingdom of Prausterland enjoys peaceful relations with most realms. Trade relations with the Duryad Imperial Sultanate and The Grand Chaliphate of Ashad are strained on the rarest of occasioon, but the value of trade is too high to even consider cutting them off entirely. Prausterland is closely allied with the realms of Tzardom of Mekrashov and the Nogrod Dominion. The Kingdom would fiercely defend its territory though it seldom needs to.
Laws
Some crimes and common punishment for such crimes include:
- Theft - 10 day incarceration and a fine
- Worship of Evil Deities - 100 day incarceration and 1,000 gp fine
- Tax Evasion - 12 day incarceration and repossession of property
- Unlawful Use of Magic - 30 day incarceration and a fine up to 500 gp
- Unlawful Use of Necromancy or Enchantment Magic - 100 day incarceration and 2,000 gp fine
- Assault - 30 to 200 day incarceration and a fine of up to 2,000 gp
- Murder - 5 to 50 years incarceration or life imprisonment or public execution
- Treason - Life imprisonment or public execution
Agriculture & Industry
Those fishing in preausteran waters were required to pay the local authorities. Most of the country has very fertile lands and agriculture is one of its largest exports. There is even more than is actually shipped abroad as the focus has become taking care of everyone within Krynn before sending anything away. This is bad for the economy but has widespread support among the people. Often referred to as the "Forest Kingdom", Prausterland was once covered in thick forests. Due to commercial logging and clearing for farming, however, the once-great forests became restricted to the konigswald in the in the south, the green realm in the north, and the relatively small hunt's Wood to the east.
Education
Everyone in Prausterland is given the chance as a child to learn the basics of reading, writing, and maths. This doesn't extend more than the absolute basics, however. Those who can afford it might hire tutors for their children, which is how they might later get into prominent schools. There are institutes of learning that provides grants for those who show great talent, but it isn't easy to get in.
Infrastructure
Basic infrastructure within Prausterland is extremely well kept and of great pride. Roads are never broken for long and there are stops built along the way that provides protection from the elements in huts that can be defended against beasts or robbers. Cities favour architecture that is sturdy and very functional.
Honour through Might
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The Kingdom of Prausterland
Founding Date
1072 AC
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Capital
Alternative Names
Prausterland (Brennish: Prüsterreich). The Kingdom of Prausterland (Brennish: Königreich Prüsterland)
Demonym
Preuman | Preumish ( Preumische| Prüsterreicher)
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Traditional
Currency
After around 237AC, coins in Prausterland were minted in either the Royal Mint in Königsburg. Older coins existed that were minted in the elven Forest Kingdoms but these were not minted in the 200 century ac.
Prausterland utilizes the same copper, silver, gold, and platinum system as the rest of the world's major powers, but issues them in the Preumish König (king) or Königin's (queen) image. The obverse of each coin is stamped with the silhouette of the current monarch. The reverse of the coins differ, however. The back of the copper piece depicts the Auldheim Mountains. The back of the silver piece is embossed with the Titanthrone Hall (the monarch's residence). The gold and platinum coins depict the Preumish crown and the Royal Direwolf, respectively.
Coins were referred to by the following names:
Raygne Nobil: copper pieces
Auldor Sovrayn: silver pieces
Gulden Krouwn: gold pieces
Woulfe Ryal: platinum piece
Auldor Sovrayn: silver pieces
Gulden Krouwn: gold pieces
Woulfe Ryal: platinum piece
Legislative Body
Preusterland has no standardized legislative body. Decisions are made largely at the Municipal level by their respective feudal lord in consultation with the royaly appointed officials. However, the rulings of these small legislatures are not considered binding upon the Queen or Her representatives. The Kingdom is ruled with absolute authority by the monarch.
Judicial Body
Preusterland does have an official judicial system. Each holding is ruled by a feudal lord, duke, or other nobility. But the Magistrate (or Judge) is the monarch's official representative in the district and can hear complaints against the ruling lord and disputes between peasants and minor royalty within the district. Any disputes that cross district lines are heard by the Queen's Magistrate Office in Königsburg where the monarch is technically the Chief Magistrate. However, the königin rarely hears disputes and delegates His authority to the Acting Chief Magistrate.
Executive Body
The Königin is the ultimate executive body in the land. By Her authority are all laws enacted and against Her will are all laws broken. Every person and organization in the realm is subject to Her will. The King delegates Her authority to the Crownguard, local magistrates, and those with Her official writ.
Subsidiary Organizations
Location
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Related Ethnicities
Defense Agreement
The Tzardom and the Kingdom have had productive trade deals and long-standing friendly relations.
Trade Dealings
Both nations have sent well-received delegations.
Trade Dealings
Both nations have sent well-received delegations.
