Principality of Ahlissa
The Principality of Ahlissa, also known as the "South Province", is a large fief in the southwest of the Great Kingdom of Aerdy. Ahlissa has for many decades been a land of political intrigues, treachery, and nepotism. It always has been divided into a larger number of smaller fiefs than most of the Great Kingdom, and there is no dominant royal house here. Aurix and Dalmen are the largest, but South Province is a patchwork quilt of competing, rival nobles of all houses. Backstabbing (metaphorical and literal), petty feuding, and even prolonged outbreaks of major land conflicts have been the staple fare of the noble life here.
Overview
Traditionally, South Province was ruled by herzogs (equivalent to kings), rulers who were appointed by the Overking at Rauxes. The role of herzog could be inherited in‐family or awarded to an individual for his lifetime at the whim of the Overking, but historically the role was dominated by the royal house of Aurix‐Selor and the house of Chelor (branched from the previous royal house). The titles held by royalty, such as herzog, were mostly lifted from the original Flan inhabitants, though Oerdian titles like prince and king have crept in. When South Province became the Principality of Ahlissa, Reydrich threw off the title of herzog in preference of grand prince. This act both separated him from the herzogs who came before him and, while seemingly a diminutive title, predicted that his powers would increase. Prince Reydrich enjoys the almost complete sovereignty of a grand prince (equivalent to a king). Within his borders, his rule is absolute, save for the will of the Overking. At one time, South Province was divided into a hundred counties, but Reydrich has since removed many entitlements and shifted land holdings in order to restructure the Principality to his liking. Authority beneath Reydrich is now divided between six Landgrafs. Beneath the level of Grand Prince, the Principality is broken into a hodgepodge of land holdings of greatly varying size. Generally, grafs (sheriffs), may hold land up to half the size of a county. Freiherrs (barons) may hold land up to half the size of a grafʹs reeve. Waldgrafs (baronets) may hold land up to one half the size of a barony. Rheingrafs or lairds (lords) control the cities, or territory up to eight miles in diameter. Burggrafs (mayors) control the towns, or territory up to four miles in diameter. Ritters (knights) control the villages, or territory up to two miles in diameter.Geography
Political subdivisions
Counties- County of Avoharp
- County of Jalas
- County of Nasavta
- County of Sakhaeron
- County of Serumaran
- County of Vidvolp
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