Lordship of Áthulus
History
Founded a century ago in 675TR when, for his efforts in the Salt War, King Torastra of Káldôr granted the fief to Sir Sadarn without really having the right to do so. Sir Sadarn was a young landless knight who, with his mercenary company had distinguished themselves during the military action.
Sir Sadarn fathered three true sons and one acknowledged bastard during his life before dying in 700, at the age of 51. Over the next four years the manor passed to both of Sir Maild's older brothers who both met premature ends without heirs. So in late 704 Sir Maild, third eldest of four brothers inherited the manor. Sir Maild was a decent lord and was prone to long absences. His young wife and new chamberlain acted on his behalf during these periods to the villager's relief.
In early 707 TR. during a siege, Sir Maild fell and his family was slaughtered under the order of his new chamberlain whom took control of the village.
Demography and Population
Estimated at 40 to 50 households within the village. The village supports 23 households of 8 villeins, 9 half-villeins, 3 cottars and 4 free households. The free men in the village are a Peonian priest, a prosperous charcoaler, and a miller.
Territories
The manor is a steady, if not a rich fief with 1450 acres of land. The lands consist of 610 acres of woods and 840 acres of cleared land of which, 511 acres are used to support tenants and the remaining 329 are the lord’s demesne.
Military
Four men-at-arms guard the manor.
Religion
A Peoni church and an outdoor alter.
Agriculture & Industry
Atleast 511 acres are used to support tenants with farm land, largely potato farming. 60 acres of those fields are owned by the church but still tended by the villagers.
The village livestock consists of approximately 42 oxen, 46 cattle, 340+ goats, 100 sheep and 180 swine. Wheat, rye and oats are grown while the orchards are mostly used to produce cider, although some of the fruits are sold in local town market.
Trade & Transport
Largely crop trade.
Founding Date
675 TR
Type
Geopolitical, Lordship
Capital
Leader
Family Leader
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Traditional
Official State Religion
Location
Official Languages
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
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