Taldor
Taldor, a once prosperous nation in the northern reaches of the Delia. Its capital city is located near the border of Alshar and Falskaar. It is ruled by King Talion, who rules over a court of nobles and military officers. His rule is not absolute; he relies heavily upon the advice of his advisors when making decisions. He is assisted by his chancellor, Sir Sargonnas.
The king and queen of Taldor are descendants of Queen Thayla, who founded the kingdom. When she died, the crown passed to her daughter, Queen Elistra. However, Elistra was killed by assassins sent by the rulers of the other nations in the area. After her death, the crown passed to her son, Prince Talion.
King Talion is married to Lady Yennefer, the daughter of the ruler of Alshar. Together, they have three children: Princess Richenda, Prince Malachi, and Princess Esmerelda.
Taldor was once a rich country, Its wealth came from primarily from the mining industry. The people of Taldor mine iron, copper, silver, gold, and other metals. These minerals are then shipped out of the country and sold to other nations. In addition, the people of Taldor also farm the land surrounding their cities. They grow wheat, barley, oats, and other grains.
Taldor has a large navy, which patrols the waters of the Great Northern Sea. This fleet protects the country's shipping lanes against pirates and other threats.
In recent years, Taldor has been plagued by a series of natural disasters. A plague swept through the country, killing thousands of citizens. Then a massive earthquake destroyed much of the southern part of the country. Finally, a terrible storm struck the coast, destroying several towns and villages.
These calamities have caused Taldor's economy to suffer greatly. The country's treasury is nearly empty, and the people are suffering because of it. Many of the nobles and officials of the court are now looking for ways to enrich themselves at the expense of others.
King Talion is trying to keep the peace within the country, but he is struggling to maintain order. He fears that if things continue as they are, the nobles will turn on each other, leading to civil war.
Comments