Norveil
The Norveil Jarldom, or simply Norveil, is a powerful country in the far north Frost Plains region of the continent. One of the seven early kingdoms of humans.
Structure
Titled Family Structure
Medvidev Family of Siv
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Kell Family of Karack
- Scalcie Family
- Dreyer Family
- Sander Family
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Riversalt Family of Reed
- Treeblood Family
- Istrid Family
- Coal Family
- Palk Family
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Smoke Family of Slate Sky
- Else Family
- Dryleaf Family
- Kenne Family
- Essen Family
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Rostov Family of Preet
- Andrews Family
- Peirce Family
- Benson Family
History
Early History
The history of the Norveil Jarldom starts out as the city-state of Siv that grew and took control of more land outside the city for farming and infrustructure. The growth in power gave birth to the new Jarldom founded in 1112 by Jessic I Medvidev.
First Kingdoms
Norveil Expansion Wars
Wars of conquest conducted by Jessic I Medvidev and the Medvidev armies of Siv between 1110 and 1118. The war was faught across the Frost Plains region and cities such as Karak, Slate Sky, Reed, and Preet.
Spread Stone Plague
Started when Davin Riversalt contracted Spread Stone after he and a band of knights faught a group of Skole causing problems at a nearby mine. Davin died from his infection, but not before starting the plague that spread from Reed to Siv within a couple months. It attacked the city quickly, even infecting members of the royal family. It took another year and a half to kill off the disease spreading through the population. Total deathtoll was between the two cities was 16,000.
Frost Rivers War
Frost Rivers War is the name of the conflict between the two families of Medvidev and Kell in 1153 - 1154. It began when the Kells started taxing Siv river ships and the Great Jarl of Norveil declared the city in open rebellion. The war was first faught by Rodgier I Medvidev until his fall in the First Battle of Northflow River. His sister Alshlyn I Medvidev took up the crown and eventually finished the war with the Burning of Jardal Hall.
Slate Sky Rebellion
Rebellion of the Smoke Family in 1214 - 1215.
Battle of Raindance Wood
The Battle of Raindance Wood in 1276 was a battle between the Medvidev Family and the rebelling Smoke Family.
Second Kell Rebellion
A rebellion of the Kell Family that lasted from 1278 to 1283.
Sivien Civil War
The Sivien Civil War is the name given to the conflict between 1302 nad 1305 involving all the Great Families of the Frost Plains, namely the New Norveil Coalition comprised of the Kell family armies lead by Rast the Turncloak and the Smoke Family family armies lead by Donhiro Smoke, and the Sivien Armies made up of the Medvidev Family family armies lead by Great Jarl Wodin I, the Riversalt family armies lead by Jora Riversalt, and Rostov family armies lead by Niles Rostov. At the time, It was the largest, bloodiest war in the region to date.
Great Jarls
| Jarl | Years Ruled | Length of rule |
|---|---|---|
| Jessic I Medvidev | 1112 - 1138 | 26 years |
| Rodgier I Medvidev | 1138 - 1155 | 17 years |
| Alshlyn I Medvidev | 1155 - 1187 | 32 years |
| Tylda Medvidev | 1187 - 1203 | 16 years |
| Niles I Medvidev | 1203 - 1240 | 37 years |
| Rodgier II Medvidev | 1240 - 1263 | 23 years |
| Alshlyn II Medvidev | 1263 - 1275 | 12 years |
| Niles II Medvidev | 1275 - 1296 | 21 years |
| Wodin I Medvidev | 1296 - 1312 | 16 years |
| Helga II Medvidev | 1312 - 1320 | 8 years |
| Rodgier II Medvidev | 1320 - 1327 | 7 years |
| Maude I Medvidev | 1327 - 1352 | years |
| Wodin II Medvidev | 1352 - 1366 | years |
| Maude II Medvidev | 1366 - 1368 | 2 years |
Aldvire Empire
Great Jarl Maude II died in battle the Empire quickly took control, giving the title of Minister to the next in line of the Medvidev Family.
Ministers of Norveil
| Minister | Years Ruled | Length of rule |
|---|---|---|
| Wasden Medvidev | 1368 - | years |
Time of a Thousand Kings
After the fall of the Empire the official Jarldom was quickly refounded and the Medvidevs placed back in a rulership position.
Great Jarls
| Jarl | Years Ruled | Length of rule |
|---|---|---|
| Medvidev | years | |
| Kenne | years | |
| Istrid | years |
Reformed Kingdom
The wars ended and Norveil was reforged to greater than its former glory.
Great Jarls
| Jarl | Years Ruled | Length of rule |
|---|---|---|
| Medvidev | years | |
| Wasden II Medvidev | years |
Territories
The land area territory of Norveil has changed, both growing and shrinking, over time.
First Kingdom
Norveil, during the time of the First Kingdoms, ran north from Siv, located to the mouth of the Northrun River. And covered from the banks of the Snow Choke River in the west to out in the grass lands east of the Coldmist Forest.
Cities & Towns
Military
The main fighting force for Norveil is the Norveil Military.
Wars, Conflicts, & Military Actions
| Conflict | Year(s) | Enemy(s) | Ally(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expansion Wars | 1110 - 1118 | Families of the Frost Plains | None | Victory |
| Frost Rivers War | 1153 - 1156 | Kell Family | None | Victory |
| Slate Sky Rebellion | 1214 - 1216 | Smoke Family | Kell Family | Victory |
| Battle of Raindance Wood | 1267 | Smoke Family | None | Victory |
| Second Kell Rebellion | 1278 - 1283 | Kell Family | Victory | |
| Sivien Civil War | 1302 - 1305 | Victory |
Religion
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Temples
- Jardal Hall - Located in Karak, the hall is a temple and headquarters of the Jarism religion.
- Halraven - Jarism temple in the Oldcity district of Siv located near the Sivien Bridge. Built in 946 by the Sivian Jarl Hilt Medvidev, a devoted jarist.
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Churches & Meetinghouses
- Menk Hall - Jarism church in Siv, located in western Tolm's Step district.
Education
Universities & Schools
Academies & Magic Schools
- Hrodgier Academy - Magic school located in the Axehandle district of Siv. Established in 954 by Egrit "the Matron" Kell, wife of Hilt Medvidev, after thier fourth son Hrodgier exibited magical abilities. It is the oldest school of magical learning in the northern regions.
Libraries
- Bridgett Records Hall - Library in the Ketyat Heights district of Siv established in 1043 by Bridgett the Mouse, it has since grown into the largest book and scroll repository in the north.
Infrastructure
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Castles & Keeps
- Greystone Keep -- The original keep of the Sivien Jarls, then the seat of Norveilish power and the historic home of the ruling Medvidev Family.
- Valter Hold -- Headquarters of the Norveilish Military.
- Westcole Keep -- Headquarters for the Siv City Watch
- Raythlin Keep -- Seat of power for the Kell Family and Jarls of Karak.
- Firebreath Hold -- Ancestral home of the Smoke Family and seat of power for the Jarls of Slate Sky
- White Orchard Keep -- Ancestral home of the Riversalt Family and seat of power for the Jarls of Reed
- World's End -- Ancestral home of the Rostov Family and seat of power for the Jarls of Preet
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Dragon Pens
- Feist Pen - Dragon pen located on the western outskirts Siv.
- Hold Pen - Dragon pen located on the western outskirts Karak.
- Smoke House - Dragon pen located on the western outskirts Slate Sky.
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Bridges
- Sivien Bridge - Northern most bridge in the city of Siv, largest bridge in the Norveil kingdom
- Pen Bridge - Second bridge built across the Northrun river within the city limits of Siv.
- Karak Bridge - Bridge built across the Northrun river within the city limits of Karak.
- Maude's Bridge - Large bridge across the Northflow river between the cities of Siv and Karak.
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Docks
- Sivien River Docks - Docks located north of Greystone Keep along the western shore of Northflow River in Siv.
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Shipyards
- Shinhester Shipyard - Shipyards located south of Greystone Keep along the eastern banks of Northflow River.
Spite the Cold
- Norveilish Marks
- Aenian Crowns
- Mead
- Blades & Weapons
- Jewelry
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