Kingdom of Marlund

History

Around the beginning of the 4th century AF two factions began to rise in southeast Amruth: In the northern riverlands cities that had been destroyed and abandoned during the fire were rebuild and resettled, finally unifying as the Kingdom of Mara. On the eastern coast a large port city founded by the Lunidian tribes called Fallstrim had become rich by trading with the Kingdom of Ayel and began to expand inland. Nearly a century of war between these two emerging powers dominated the region. But outward pressure forced them to band together as both the Alean tribes to the north as well as the free city of Henderend weakend the Marans and the Lunidians. In 426 a political marriage between the Queen of Mara and the Duke of Fallstrim marked the beginning of a process that led to the unification of both territories under the Name of the United Kingdom of Mara and Lunidia. Over time, this Name was repeatedly shortened until it evolved into "Marlund".
Now Marlund has to contend with its most dangerous foe yet: The Hoccan Empire has been steadily advancing eastward and aims to subjugate Marlund.

"Always unwavering"

Banner of the Kingdom of Marlund. The yellow and green colours stand for the Maran and Lunidian cultures respectively. The blue border symbolises the sea and rivers of Marlund. Incorporates ancient pictograms and the four crosses of Vinalia.

Type

Geopolitical, Kingdom

Capital

Falstrime

Alternative Names

United Kingdom of Mara and Lunidia

Leader

King Hess IV.

Government System

Monarchy, Absolute

Official State Religion

The Mission of Kalou