Viscounty of Eventide
Overview
Eventide is considered the least of the regions. Its capital is lacking in size, and most of the region is poor grazing land that supports few enough cattle or people. Only on the coast is there a substantial population, supported by fishing, smuggling, and the navy, whose duties include trying to stop the smuggling. Piracy is also present in disturbing amounts, and a major concern of the Navy. Most of this regions’ mercantile activity takes place at Nessermouth, though the king placed the new regional capital at Shantadern, desiring a more centralized seat of local power. Lynwerd appointed Estward Ventrose, a minor noble, to the seat of power as Viscount. The Viscount, still vigorous at 65, is behaving in an “interesting” manner. To appease the crown, Ventrose has taken to awarding letters of marquee to certain independent captains, who are instructed to harry the Great Kingdom shipping lanes to Scant. There are stories that some of these captains are not far from outright pirates who nab just about any ship. But so far, nothing has been proved. There are definitely several pirate captains who would like a little legal cover, and a probably smaller number willing to reform, at least a little.
Type
Geopolitical, Viscounty
Capital
Leader
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Parent Organization
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