Abriel (J5)

Abriel Abbey dates from 170 when King Sanric II of Nurelia granted the lands to the Church. The Taelda sacked the abbey in 235. When Kalabin took the throne, the Serekela of Nurelia became the Rekela of Nurez.
Ilor Hadan has been Rekela since 714. He is a capable and pious man who cares little for temporal affairs. The Rekela spent 10 years serving in the Ethelanca at the pontifical seat in Trierzon and was chosen by the Serekela in the hope his political connections would benefit Kaldor. Instead, Rekela Hadan has become a vocal proponent of the “Reluctant Way.” His theological beliefs manifest themselves in meticulous attention to dogma and ritual; he eschews the martial glory sought by his peers.
The Rekela’s obsession with theology has greatly weakened Laranian military strength in Meselyneshire, and his message threatens to polarize the clergy. The suggestion that Laranians should put aside the sword and turn inward to prayer is abhorrent to those who see the Church as the shield of the kingdom and welcomed with glee by those who want to diminish its influence.
Nelafayn Hundred is an important part of Meselyneshire and Abriel is the Hundred Moot of Nelafayn Hundred and a commercial center of agriculture. Rekela Hadan ignores commerce and despises his duties as Bailiff of the Hundred, which he leaves to the Serolan, who is better suited to the task. Sir Maldan Harabor, Sheriff of Meselyne, has been a noted supporter of the Rekela since this undermines the political influence of the Serekela. Abriel was once a desirable posting within the Church. This has changed since the arrival of Rekela Hadan and few now desire a posting at Abriel.
The Rekela’s message has not found much support within the Order of the Lady of Paladins. In 716, the Rekela dismissed the Abriel Guard. Reblena Golian Bireth of nearby Iversen quietly mustered an additional squadron of Melana (knights) to protect Abriel from the “folly of good man.” Little has changed at the large chapter house of Yaltako, located far from Abriel. Charged with patrolling Noron’s Way, Reblena Tae Sarela works closely with Baron Pierstel of Tonot and the two are closefriends.

Government

Abriel is the hundred moot of Nelafayn Hundred.

Industry & Trade

Commercial center for agricultural trade

Assets

2160 acres
1.19 land quality
34 households
Abriel Abbey

Founding Date

170

Type

Large town

Population

170

Included Locations

• Abriel Abbey

Owner/Ruler

Ilor Hadan

Ruling/Owning Rank

Rekela

Owning Organization

Larani