Duchy of Valencia
Praemium Virtutis Honor
Establishment of the Duchy
With a thunderous crash, the Kingdom of Santegia splintered into a few pieces, brothers and sisters torn apart as petty squabbles turned into bloodshed. While standing amongst it all was Sabir de Savin, his gaze lay upon crumbling stone - the product of his familes opposing allegiances - watching as the wind carried the cold dust over every blade of grass and leaf, watching as the showers of rain bled the sanguine stains deep into the dirt below.
One would lay eyes upon the meadows of Valencia, a sea of fading green sprinkled with a cacophony of colours; blue orchids, red poppies, and tall alliums with their flamboyant purple petals, dancing.
Lay of the Lands
Palace of Valencia Est. 1720
Apart from the natural beauty of its lands, the Duchy serves as a strong commercial and strategic base for the family of the de Savins.
Perched upon staggering cliffs, overlooking the bay to the east, lay the palace of Valencia; a product of grand opulence and polished tastes, its walls adorned with etched white stone which glistens in the summer sun, its floors a mixture of refined marble and ornate mahogany planks, and its dwellings the most extravagant of any in Archas are embellished in exotic vibrant murals.
The palace has over fifty rooms and halls, a central quadrangle and an enclosure which, it is the home to the House of de Savin, and the ducal court, while also containing all the amenities available for budding apprentices who wish to gain experience within the palace grounds.
Ducal Court
Ducal Court Est. 1722
Members of the court are representatives of the Duchy and its people, given the responsibilities and powers to administer the Duchy on the Duke’s behalf; although any and all legal motions made must still be passed through the Duke, or regent if circumstances permit such an arrangement, who has the right to veto any decisions made. Although, members are not bound to the peerage of the Duchy, and are not limited to race or gender, each member is a specialist with extensive knowledge and experience in their relevant fields.