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Settlement PRO MC Name: Seansilver12

 

Settlement Name: The Dual-Duchies of Redclyf-Rozania

 

Proposed Settlement Locations (Highlight 3 on the map):

Tile 123, in the town of Myrine. I am the PRO of Myrine and we’ve already taken control of the city there, just want to make our settlement official.

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Settlement Lore (could link to an existing creature or other lore) (1000 words minimum):

 

 

The Dual Duchies of Redclyf-Rozania were first founded by Friedrich Redclyf and his mercenary group, the Red Company. The land was originally given by the Princess Renata of Savoy for Friedrich to build a small keep and house his men. So, with the keep acting as home base, the Red Company was built up. Their numbers increased, including the young Uhtred Mösu.

 

Friedrich and his kinsman Ulrich continued to get closer with Uhtred and, eventually, the rest of the Mösus, leading to the two officially joining the clan. This alliance helped both families, helping to resolve Friedrich’s issues of running the keep in the south and Ragnarr’s issues with Norland to the north. 

 

Tensions between the Mösu clan and the kingdom of Norland reached their peak when Ragnarr asked for official recognition by the King of Norland and was denied. Seriously disgruntled, the Mösus all decided to move permanently to the south. Around this time, the Rozanians came down to Redclyf and asked to live within the Duchy. These immigrants were accepted and soon named Friedrich the Duke of Rozania, making the official title of the realm the Dual Duchies of Redclyf-Rozania. 

 

With this population boom, the Dual Duchies faced a problem; the rocky soil from their hilltop keep was unsuitable for growing crops or building a village. It was determined that the capital had to be relocated. The Mösu clan started to scout out possible locations, but they always felt drawn to the big lake to the east. At first it was unexplainable, but eventually a cave was discovered, with a book and other relics. The book spoke of the Lady of the Lake, known as Almar. The religion of Almarism was formed, and the leaders of the Dual Duchies converted.

 

The Mösus wanted their clan to be close to the Lady’s Lake, in order to watch over it and guard it as they thought they should. So, they determined the best place to relocate would be the city of Myrine. It made sense from religious, political, and geographical standpoints. Historically, Myrine was the seat of power in the region, and, in the final days of Savoy, was the main city of the Principality. All of these factors made the decision to move the capital to Myrine an easy one.

 

Now, the Redclyf-Rozanians are looking to cement their hold on the land they lay claim to through diplomacy with the other southern nations and with force if necessary. The Dual Duchies of Redclyf-Rozania have already dealt with potential crusades, Rozanian rebels, and Norlandic mercenaries. Whatever new challenges come their way, they must be ready to face them as well.


 

Settlement Government Structure Explanation:

  The government in Redclyf-Rozania is ruled by the Duke. The position of Duke is a hereditary one, which follows a primogeniture inheritance law of old Savoy. The duties of the Duke are to make and enforce the laws of the Duchy, ensure the Duchy runs smoothly, and provide things for the people to do. The Duke rules over the Duchy with the help and advice of members of his small council, which was inspired by the councils of both Savoy and Norland. 

 

  The members of the small council are called the Aesirs; there are up to twelve slots for members. There are also two types of Aesirs. The first type are called Council Aesirs. Their duties are to advise the Duke on their assigned topic and carry out the Duke’s orders. The other type are the Valor Aesirs. These council members are the most accomplished soldiers within the realm, and they function as the Duke’s guard. There can be up to six of them, but there will likely often be less than that. The positions are as follows:

 

Council Aesirs:

Aesir of Aesirs: Functions as a Hand of the Duke. The Duke’s main assistant and the man in charge of the other council aesirs. Tasked with making sure things run smoothly and directing the Aesirs efforts.

Aesir of Peace: Head diplomat of Redclyf-Rozania. Maintains good relations with the other nations and settlements and makes new treaties with them

Aesir of War: In charge of the military of Redclyf-Rozania, known as the Red Banner. Maintains their equipment, barracks, and sends them on missions for the Duchy

Aesir of Coin: Head steward in the Duchy of Redclyf-Rozania. Maintains trade between realms and manages taxes and trade in the realm.

Aesir of Whispers: Advises the Duke on current happenings and intrigue from across Almaris. 

Aesir of Protection: The Duke’s chosen champion and protector. Leader of the valor Aesirs. 

 

Lair Build and Infrastructure (photos required):

 

Spoiler

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We use the old build currently inside of Myrine. We're adding a few things like a bigger wall and castle, but those builds are still a WIP.

 

How does this settlement offer a unique niche not already found in an existing polity on the server?

A thing that sets the Dual Duchies of Redclyf-Rozania apart from the other human settlements on this server is its unique religion, Almarism. Almarism was strongly influenced and inspired by the Brettonnian Lady of the Lake from Warhammer, and has a more nature-based feel to it. 

 

In this religion, the belief is that The Lady of the Lake, called Almar, represented life itself. She was locked in a stalemate fight with Old Gods who represent death, and, in order to win the fight, she used magic to entrap them within the earth itself. This massive use of power completely drained Almar's energy and sent her into a coma-like state. She sank to the bottom of our lake and remains there until the Old Gods come back again, and she must start her fight again. 

 

A major tenet of Almarism is the idea that one has a duty to protect the Lady. Therefore it is the duty of Almarists that once the Old Gods return, and Almar rises again, they must take up arms with her and assist her in her fight. The decisive factor in Almar’s first battle with the Old Gods was her use of magic. Therefore, Almarists believe that the best way to assist Almar is to learn magic themselves. Most of Almar’s texts are either lost or undecipherable so far, so the exact magic used is not known. But, that just means that Almarists accept and are intrigued by most different forms of magic.

 

This acceptance of magic sets Redclyf-Rozania apart from most other human settlements and religions, as they are all usually staunchly anti-magic. Redclyf-Rozania, in contrast, supports magic and even views it as necessary.They believe that it should be used responsibly and mostly by members of the Sisterhood of Almar, but it still stands that the people as a whole are much more amenable to it.

 

How does your settlement tie to the greater lore and narrative set by the community on LotC?:

Redclyf-Rozania is a part of the Savoyard Remnants and is fitting into the new storyline of the southern continent. The fall of Savoy created a power vacuum in the southern continent, and many new nations and settlements sprouted up. Redclyf-Rozania has a major part in this political intrigue, as it is one of the settlements Savoy left behind, and is in a prime location. 

 

Many different settlements and groups see the Southern Continent as a land of opportunity now that there is no major nation there, and are moving in. This has created a tumultuous political situation, which made a Southern Conference group necessary. People from Redclyf-Rozania were heavily involved in the start of this group, and they continue to be a major part of that alliance. With new political issues being brought up almost every day for the south, there is sure to be more storylines and RP happening. And anything could happen with the Savoyard Remnants. 

 

Redclyf-Rozania also brings in the opportunity for a new and unique culture: a combination of culture from the Savoyards, Norland, Rozania, and real life Norse. 

 

Have you ever run a settlement on LoTC before and what experience do you have with leadership within roleplay communities among the current groups of players?:

 

I’ve run several vassal groups on LOTC before, I led a keep that was a vassal of Sarissa (in Sutica), a village that was a vassal in Krugmar, and a keep that was a vassal of Savoy. I also ran a mercenary company called the Red Company, which had some success fighting in wars and had a decent 10-12 guys last summer. Recently, I’ve been running Redclyf-Rozania as an unofficial settlement and have been doing politics and managing the town while working on our lore, build, and settlement application. 

 

Do you understand the metrics for maintaining activity and the grounds for settlement removal, along with the standing polity cap?

I do.

 

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