Shalden
The Country to the east of the mountains, relatively isolated due to its geographical boundaries, developing its own culture and way of life. They usually keep to themselves, and are distrusting of outsiders. They have a better relationship with Ardent than Archren due to a few passes and a way around the lower slopes of the mountains, and Archren’s historical tendency to conquer. Referred to as the Shadowed Lands by the western states, due to being in the shadow of the mountains, and its ‘primitive, backwards ways.’
Structure
The Queen - the ruler of the country
Chiefs - the warlords and leaders of regional areas
The Queen's Consort - the Queen's spouse
Lairds - leaders of a particular city or community
Taskmasters - keepers of the law in small areas
Public Agenda
To protect their borders and provide order among its citizens.
Assets
All the manpower, animals, ships, forests, fields, and minerals in the country.
History
600 years ago there was no centralized government in Shalden. Instead, many tribes and warlords roamed the land, surviving as nomads and occasionally fighting and enslaving each other. One day a priestess of Vi-serin received a message from her deity, instructing her to remove the darkness from her people, bringing them together in the light. She went to her war chief, telling him of her vision. He did not desire a change in the status quo, but he did like the idea of becoming the supreme warlord of the land. He began to conquer neighboring tribes, ranging across the land in search of more victims, and enslaving everyone he could find. The priestess was not pleased at this interpretation of her goddess' command, and pleaded with her warlord to forge alliances with the other tribes instead. He declined, preferring to conquer his enemies instead, and eventually ordered her removed from his presence. The priestess received another message that evening, and the next day poisoned the warlord, assuming control over the tribe. With the priestess at the helm, the tribe began to forge alliances with other tribes, and freed the tribes they had already conquered, allowing them to become part of the alliance. Once the tribes were one large alliance, under her heading, the priestess followed another vision, leading her to a plain near the sea, where she ordered the construction of a permanent city. Harach, the capital of Shalden.
Territories
Shalden covers most of the eastern side of Flindreck, stretching from the Frozen Wastes in the north, to the Backridge Mountains in the west and south.
Military
Silver Swords - elite bodyguards and assassins protecting the royal family
Marauders - the main military, protecting the countries borders and cities.
Swiftswords - Mounted patrols ranging between the hamlets and villages, protecting the wild areas of the country.
Religion
Lady Silveria
The Primal Wolf
The White Dragon
Vi-Serin: The Moon Spirit
Wilda: The Harvestmother
Agriculture & Industry
Some small farms and tradesmen throughout the country, with merchants and master tradesmen in the capital.
Persistence in a Harsh World
Founding Date
6759
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Capital
Alternative Names
The Shadowed Lands
Demonym
Shaldar
Leader
Government System
Monarchy, Theocratic
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Barter system
Currency
Silver Moondrops - approximately 3 dollars
Golden Sunstars - approximately 1.5 dollars
Copper seeds - approximately 50 cents.
Broken slivers - approximately 10 - 25 cents
Legislative Body
The Queen
The Sisters of the Moon
The Larchen - creators and enforcers of the law
Judicial Body
The Queen
The Sisters of the Moon
The Efreth - keepers of the law
Location
Controlled Territories
Notable Members
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