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26.25 Summary of all Cities and High Nobility.
MERCINAE:
Mercinae, city of creation, stands against the forces of destruction. Where those would come and tear down, Mercinaens seek to build. From the sweeping brush of a painter, to the intricate mind of a scholar, to the hard-won grace of the fighters' art, Mercinaens revel in the act of creation and the freedom of expression.
Built nearly two-thousand years ago on the shore of the southern sea, Mercinae grew to sprawl along the river Leithe. Merchants and wanderers visit the city-port to trade, or to behold ancient wonders. From the temple to Proteus, god of the sea to the cathedral where most Avalon weddings are held, and from park Elienna to Cassiandora square, the voice of time echoes the long tradition contained by the simple earth and stone.
Being the first of the four cities, Mercinae was the first Bastion of mankind on this continent, and as such, was the birth place from which all current human settlements were derived. Having been that seed of human creation on Avalon, modern day Mercinaens seek to refound the sturdy spirit of their ancestors forged in war and strife. The city has endured a turbulent past few decades: invasions from foreign cities, destruction of its sphere of influence... yet its spirit has not been quelled. The optimistic among its cityfolk retain the earnest hope that Mercinae's most glorious chapters are yet to be written: and the cityport is an ideal stage for the heroic, noble personality.
Mercinae was conquered entirely by Parrius in the year 1264/65 and, from the ruins of their destroyed armies, a treaty was reached overseen by Aethon, the Sun-God. This treaty restored the flag of the swan, Mercinae's original pennant, and established a peaceful co-existence with their Parrian neighbours for the foreseeable future. The details are a matter of public record.
The City of Mercinae has chosen Castigere, the god of justice as their Divine Patron.
The Barony of Mercinae is as follows:
Archmage Ketch Arambor is a Baron of Mercinae.
Kahn, Cuore di Drago is a Baron of Mercinae.
Mithrandil is a Baron of Mercinae.
Alchemist Barabbas is a Baron of Mercinae.
Khursun, Artemis Ranger is a Baron of Mercinae.
And, the government of Mercinae is as follows:
Archmage Ketch Arambor is Prince of Mercinae.
Kahn, Cuore di Drago is the Field Marshall.
Mithrandil is the Quest Master.
Alchemist Alarius, the Golden Sun occupies the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Lady Eloire De le Erinyes, of Wisdom is in charge of the Ministry of State.
Lady Eloire De le Erinyes, of Wisdom is the Minister for Public Relations.
Nwyfre Kerowyn, Estrella Delicada Magnolia acts as Chancellor of the Treasury.
Animist Lathar holds the post of Minister for Trade.
Alchemist Barabbas is Minister for Justice.
THAKRIA:
"Let slip the dogs of war, for indeed war was upon Avalon again. Thunder crashed and rolled upon the heavens, drowning out the call of hunting horns across the plains. The Thakrians stood firm against all resistance.
"For an intrepid team were they. Their tactile, mental and spiritual prowess all boosted by the alchemical compounds granted them by the Loremasters, they were indeed hall heroes against the Mercinaean resistance. The keen and swift blade of the scarlet-clad Cavalier proved a deadly combination with the hideous demons controlled by the silent, black-robed Sorcerer.
"Many quailed before the venomous spittle and dextrous knife-wielding of the anarchic Thieves that flitted to and fro. And all the while, fire and damning curses were rained down upon their enemies, enacted by the mysterious Seers who sat in safety many leagues away.
"And when all was said and done, they stood victorious, and left the battlefield, borne of the wings of a mighty dragon that was enslaved by the magic of the Warlocks, leaving only a bitter scent of brimstone in the air that vanished with gentle zephyrs.
"For heroes many were the Thakrians. Their successes came from the power and solidarity that binds society together deep behind the obsidian walls of their city. Indeed, where else in Avalon could any place lay the same claims to glory as Thakria, the City of Miracles?"
The City of Thakria has chosen Thanatos, god of Death as their Divine Patron.
The Barony of Thakria is as follows:
Ostrogoth Cergaro, Misodendrologist of the West is a Baron of Thakria.
General Achelous is a Baron of Thakria.
Athenia is a Baron of Thakria.
Zooka is a Baron of Thakria.
Anubia is a Baron of Thakria.
And, the government of Thakria is as follows:
Ostrogoth Cergaro, Misodendrologist of the West is the Field Marshall.
General Achelous acts as Chancellor of the Treasury.
Athenia is in charge of the Ministry of State.
The Parallax occupies the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Zooka is Prince of Thakria.
Arcing Lightfingers, Death's Supplier is the Minister for Public Relations.
Seer Cabe, the Eternal Shadow is Minister for Justice.
Bominog holds the post of Minister for Trade.
PARRIUS:
Parrius, Jewel of The East, City of Pirates.
Despite their roguish ways, Parrians have always stood their ground against those who would harm Parrius. Outwardly they are often devilishly playful, though will turn upon an enemy of the city with a single-minded, bloodthirsty intensity. Sincere in their interest to be the best; Parrians have a focused ambition not found elsewhere. Laziness, cowardice or incompetence is not welcome in Parrius; one can never achieve perfection if one is in the daily presence of all the conformist and mediocre tendencies of man.
The purpose of the Parrian government is to maintain a strong, effective and independent city; militarily and economically able to contend with any threats from beyond its borders. Parrius is neither a monarchy nor the weak anarchic government that failed her in the past. Instead Parrians have come to realise the importance of a formal democratic government without the unseemly pomp and ceremony found in other less progressive cities.
Pirate blood runs deep in the veins of all Parrians, perhaps explaining why it breeds such stalwart individuals. Fools have never been suffered gladly here; this is the city of excellence.
The City of Parrius has chosen Cornelius, the god of magic as their Divine Patron.
The Captains of Parrius are as follows:
Awesome Lady Orielle, Quartermaster of War is a Captain of Parrius.
General Blackbeard Serephima the First Mate is a Captain of Parrius.
Fair Aphaia, Sea Breeze is a Captain of Parrius.
Animist Judas Priest, Legacy of Compassion is a Captain of Parrius.
Mirales of the Stars is a Captain of Parrius.
And, the government of Parrius is as follows:
Awesome Lady Orielle, Quartermaster of War is First Mariner of Parrius.
Buccaneer Galvao, The Eastern Wanderer is the Minister for Public Relations.
Sajora, Forever of the Dawn is Minister for Justice.
Animist Judas Priest, Legacy of Compassion holds the post of Minister for Trade.
Animist Judas Priest, Legacy of Compassion is the Quest Master.
Cutthroat Clara occupies the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Auntie Zatarina Torinaiden-Epicurean is in charge of the Ministry of State.
Mirales of the Stars is the Field Marshall.
Mirales of the Stars acts as Chancellor of the Treasury.
SILVERFALLS:
Silverfalls, city of the Rampant Lion, was born in the year 1268 under the terms of Armistice treaty 59-61 between Princess Chasity of the war razed Springdale and Prince Trakea of Thakria with scant resources, no guilds, and a tiny citizenry. On the 5th day of Eleuthral in the year 1293, after much work and dedication by its founding members, and having surpassed the terms required of them, Silverfalls was declared a City in Full.
Silverfalls boasts of their commitment to fighter prowess; imposing stringent new-citizen criteria, as none are automatically accepted into citizenship. Silverfalls follows neither the ideals of good or evil, but rather prefer fighting against their own causes of perceived corruption with all the characteristics of the Lion: Intimidation, Strength, Courage, Fearlessness, and unbendable Loyalty to their Pride. They house the only existing Anti-Shrine in Avalon; the gatekeeper to the buried ruins of old
Springdale located on the paved roadway leading west out of their city gate. Silverfalls considers themselves a city of the shadows; much of the city design being indoors, and built into the caverns of the Northern Highlands behind the great Waterfalls of the Silverlight river. Such purposeful shadows serving as refuge from the tormenting sun and his wrath.
Count Athelstone, Monarch of Falls; and noble Clansman from the Northern Highlands, can often be found overlooking the the Majesty of the City on the Glorious Balcony inside the Silverfalls City Tower. Young Betsy can still be found playing by the city walls near the city docks; and Iskandar, the beloved Novice Tutor, can be found looking after the cities young misfits and orphans in the locale Orphanage hidden behind the waterfalls cavern ledge, near the small park over looking the Silverlight.
Aethon, the Sun-God is the Anti-Patron of Silverfalls
Silverfalls has no Divine Patron
The Barony of Silverfalls is as follows:
Warlord Pryrates, Templar of Time is a Baron of Silverfalls.
Agarwain, the Firebrand is a Baron of Silverfalls.
Daughter of Time Chasity De Fabritiis is a Baron of Silverfalls.
Beloved Viresse, Eternal Defender is a Baron of Silverfalls.
Chaos Lord Cyric, Skald of Silverfalls is a Baron of Silverfalls.
And, the government of Silverfalls is as follows:
Warlord Pryrates, Templar of Time is Prince of Silverfalls.
Agarwain, the Firebrand is Minister for Justice.
Daughter of Time Chasity De Fabritiis occupies the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Andromache, Shield of Thunder is the Minister for Public Relations.
Beloved Viresse, Eternal Defender acts as Chancellor of the Treasury.
Chet is the Field Marshall.
Jester Jynx, Orator of Madness holds the post of Minister for Trade.
Chaos Lord Cyric, Skald of Silverfalls is in charge of the Ministry of State.
And, the following non-executive posts are held:
Jester Jynx, Orator of Madness holds the post of City Librarian.
GANT:
Gant is a seldom-seen, perhaps mythical city hidden away in the northern mountains. Few have passed its gates and lived to tell the tale.
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