Tramilar
The Barony of Tramilar is now a small land, though once it was truly a mighty barony. The Great Pox changed that. Sweeping through this corner of the world just over twenty years ago, it depopulated this realm, killing large numbers of people, until the epidemic ended as quickly as it had begun. It left a land tottering on the edge of ruin, which is only now beginning to rebuild itself. Tramilar’s former northern areas are now wild and overgrown, infested with Goblins and other monsters who have taken advantage of Tramilar’s weakness.
Tramilar’s settled areas are temperate and covered by arable land, with scattered forests and rocky hills. The kingdom is occupied mostly by farmers and homesteaders who produce enough to feed the people and pay their taxes. Woodcutters gradually clear away the forests on the kingdom's southern reaches.
Tramilar’s king, Ormath the Just, has ruled for 30 years. His justice and strength of character are admired by the people, as is his grand ambition to reclaim the northern regions Tramilar used to control. His soldiers have made forays against the Goblins, holding them behind the Stone Ridge at the northernmost edge of Tramilar.
Ormath’s weak-willed son, Prince Alfinor, stands to inherit the throne. His daughter, Princess Ariella, awaits a suitable proposal from an eligible nobleman. Alfinor has gained little respect with the people, as he is a wastrel and spendthrift who spends most of his time gambling and drinking, while Ariella is beloved for her kindness.
Just recently, Princess Ariella has been acting strangely. None can account for her unpredictable mood swings, her sudden caprices, or her fits of sulking in her room.
The most optimistic believe Ariella’s actions are merely a phase. Others see dire portents in her irrational behavior. This castle gossip is rapidly spreading across Tramilar, and many wonder about the kingdom's future.
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