Kingdom of Duerhold
The Kingdom of the Brother of Darkness
Structure
Duerhold is organized into a strictly hierarchical society where all of the power is vested in the Kinzar, who sits at the top of the country as its sole ruler. Power is vested solely in them and distributed at their whims to the people and ranks they choose - these ranks are listed below, alongside a short description of what the rank is and what it might entail. The most local lord typically has dominion over matter of law.
Kinzar - The absolute ruler of the country, in whom all authority is vested absolutely. His word is law, and all other members of the country answer to them. They are chosen from the eldest between a brother and son when they die.
Archduke - The dozen or so who control the mountain holds that form the core cities of the Kingdom. Each controls a hold, and answers only to the Kinzar. Each is generally given absolute authority in their lands with only the Kinzar's rule outvoting them. They are appointed specifically by the Kinzar.
Grand Prince - This rank is reserved for all male members of the royal family who can inherit. The conditions by which this title is inherited is set solely by the Kinzer.
Duke - Each duke serve under one of the Archdukes, and rules over a vast swathe of their territory for them. They only answer to their direct lord, and are typically only appointed by the Archdukes whom they serve.
Count - Each Count serves under one of the Dukes, and rules over several towns in their name. They are appointed by the Dukes.
Baron - Each Baron serves under one of the Counts, and each controls a town and rules over it for them. They are appointed by the Count they serve.
Culture
People of Duerhold have strong beliefs in strength, authority, and the core tenets of the Brothers' Religion, and family.
- Strength is what one needs to live for strength is a the only means of survival. One only needs to look at the world outside of the races, the natural world. That’s that are stounger stay for longer. The mouse over the ant, the honk over the mouse, the Bear over the honk, the tree over the bear, the mountain over the tree, the wind over the mountain. Strength is something show not by acts but by enduring.
- Authority is something that is not give by something that is earned. Just because someone has something or hold a position position of authority does not mean they deserve it. One most earn it by deed, blood, merit and the like.
- The People of Duerhold take the worlds in Valerie’s Journal as fact and as if there have no ambiguity. There see the others two Brothers’ Kingdoms as too loose on there laws to inform the Brothers’ tones.
- Family is the way ones passes on there authority via there knowledge in blood. Family connection is almost just as important as ones place in society in personal ability.
Demography and Population
Military
Their military is heavily focused around defense and sieges, with a strong standing army at all times. Everyone who’s within the army subscribes to the army for life and may never marry. This is considered a big basin necessity for otherwise it would be too easy for the soldiers to get distracted with family or politics. After all soldiers are tools not people.
Religion
They exclusively follow The Brothers' Pantheon, considering all outsider religions sacrilege for citizens of their kingdom.
Foreign Relations
They have a strong military and trade alliance with the Kingdom of Valeziland and Kingdom of Pyrmontria. They are always at war with the Orcs, and do not consider any others worthy of having a relationship with.
Agriculture & Industry
They barely make enough food for their population - but they have a heavy mining industry to compliment it.
Trade & Transport
They have a set of major roads between the holds from the ancient days of the Dwarves that once called the mountains home, and a connection between their two trading partners.
Day or Night, We are Strong.
Founding Date
40 years before the start of the fourth age.
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Alternative Names
Duerghold, The Brother of Darkness's Kingdom
Demonym
Duerger
Leader Title
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Command/Planned economy
Currency
Dwarven Crowns
Major Exports
Metal and Weapons
Major Imports
Almost everything
Legislative Body
The Kaiser is the sole authority who can make laws.
Judicial Body
Trials of strength unless otherwise obvious.
Official State Religion
Location
Official Languages
Neighboring Nations
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