Cholas (K5)

Cholas is the seat of the Larani Rekela of Kephrus, a diocese that includes the barbarian-infested Chelmarch. The diocese’s abbeys are well established and wealthy. Rekela Dariune is a second cousin of the Earl of Balim and a close confidant and supporter. Rekela Dariune joined the Church at a young age. His clan’s wealth and power and the support of his mentor, Serekela Kynn, ensured his swift promotion.
Rekela Dariune was appointed in 709 to replace his corrupt predecessor. He is also the Bailiff of Cholas Hundred. Plaintiffs who tithe generously to the church generally find Bailiff Dariune’s decisions satisfactory.
The Serekela is grooming Rekela Dariune as his replacement. This disgusts Rekela Hadan of Abriel, who abhors Rekela Dariune’s lack of interest in theology and taste for political power. Rekela Dariune is polite to Rekela Hadan but privately considers him a liability who should be removed from office.
Rekela Dariune is a strong supporter of the Order of the Lady of Paladins. He is a generous patron of Vadan chapter house, commanded by Reblena Mulron Charyn. The Vadan Guard comprises 10 knights and 20 light foot and spends much of the summer at Swune, helping patrol the Salt Route. This has earned the Rekela the appreciation and respect of the Sheriff of Semeth, Sir Conwan Elendsa, and the Deputy Warden of Chelmarch, Sir Korus Ynel.
The Rekela makes a circuit of all of his abbeys at least once a year. He is also a frequent guest at the royal court in Tashal, the sheriff ’s court in Querina, and his cousin’s court in Kiban. The Rekela’s political acumen and charm are well known and respected but he has made numerous enemies. He has survived three assassination attempts in the last two years. His personal guard has been doubled but efforts to discover who was behind these attacks have proven fruitless. The Earl of Kiban has offered a bounty of £100 for information leading to an arrest.

Government

The town of Cholas is the moot of Cholas Hundred.

Industry & Trade

Market

Assets

2960 acres
1.13 land quality
47 households

Guilds and Factions

Larani

Points of interest

Grand, beautiful abbey

Type

Large town

Population

310

Included Locations

• Balin
• Feth

Owner/Ruler

Tyrnal Dariune

Ruling/Owning Rank

Rekela

Owning Organization

Dariune Clan

Characters in Location

• Tyrnal Dariune