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<blockquote data-quote="WayOfTheFourElements" data-source="post: 8097375" data-attributes="member: 6904757"><p>I plan to post of the flavor eventually, but I'm still working out the details. Here's by current draft for the human Kingdom of Aubrey:</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 22px"><strong>Aubrey Kingdom</strong></span></p><p>Aubrey Kingdom, also known as the Sunstone Kingdom and the Kingdom of Aubrey, is a largely coastal province, surrounding the thick forest that dominates the isle. Its composition is almost exclusively human. Residents tend to be wary of outsiders and avoid venturing into forests whenever possible.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Sunstone</strong></span></p><p>Sunstone is a capital of Aubrey Kingdom and boasts a population of 20,000 permanent residents. Its high walls surround the central keep. The houses, shops, and other establishments spiral outwards in all directions.</p><p></p><p>Sunstone is a robust town, bustling with news, excitement, and intrigue. The Royal Palace and Sunstone cathedral are truly a wonder to behold. Merchants from far and wide bring their good to trade at the central marketplace.</p><p></p><p>The city is protected by the Sapphire Knights and the Sunstone Guard, who number 50 and 500.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Coastal Towns and Villages</strong></span></p><p>Ganymede, Fairwind, Ox Falls, and the other town and villages of Aubrey Kingdom are scattered along the coastline. Few are brave enough to venter into the isle’s forests. Instead, the denizens of Aubrey prefer to remain near the sea, traveling long along the edge of the forest or from port to port by ship, instead.</p><p></p><p>Each village is relatively self-sufficient. They sustain themselves on a diet of grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish. Beef, poultry, pork, and mutton are common on aristocratic dining tables, but a rare treat, even among the middle classes.</p><p></p><p>Though each town and village is ruled by a lord, who duty is to manage the town, many lords prefer to remain in Sunstone, only rarely visiting their country manners. Instead, the towns and villages are governed by local magistrates, who go by titles including governor, magistrate, councilman, and sheriff.</p><p></p><p>Ox Falls, one of the few inland towns, supplies much of the kingdom iron and steel. It is also unique in that it maintains a favorable relationship with the dwarves of Winter’s Mane, whereas most humans prefer to avoid outsiders.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>The Royal Family</strong></span></p><p>The royal family manages the affairs of the state from their palace in Sunstone. King Adrian III, forty-three years old, is considered a just ruler, utterly devoted to his work, but without a hint of mercy. His queen, Solace, is distant and aloof, rarely seen among the common people.</p><p></p><p>King Adrian and Queen Solace have two children. The fiery Prince Harry is said to be the greatest swordsman in the kingdom, though the lords worry he lacks the proper temperament for rule, a sentiment Prince Harry himself shares. Princess Adriana is young and beautiful. She will soon reach the marriage age of fifteen. Rumor has it that King Adrian is actively searching for a suitable match.</p><p></p><p>The royal family is attended by a fleet of handmaids and manservants. The Sapphire Knights guard the palace night and day. The commander of the Sapphire Knights sits at King Adrian’s Council of War, along with the captain of the Sunstone guard.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Christianity</strong></span></p><p>Christianity permeates every aspect of life in Aubrey Kingdom. Wooden crosses hang from the necks of even the poorest peasants. Come Sunday morning, the churches are fill with music and prayer. A church can be found in ever town or village on the isle. Abbeys and chapels dot the tamed wilderness near the coasts.</p><p></p><p>The church promotes the traditional virtues of courage, temperance, and wisdom, virtues said to allow the souls of the faithful to enter the Kingdom of Heaven upon their death. Because the church treats the nobility the same as the common folk, offering them all an equal chance at salvation, the church is extremely popular among the middle and lower classes.</p><p></p><p>Archbishop Constantine II leads the Church of Aubrey and manages the state’s spiritual affairs from Sunstone Cathedral, a building whose beauty and magnificence rivals King Adrian’s Palace.</p><p></p><table style='width: 100%'><tr><td><strong>Religion</strong></td><td><strong>Domains</strong></td><td><strong>Symbol</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Christianity</td><td>Life, Nature, Order War</td><td>Cross</td></tr></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Orders of Knighthood</strong></span></p><p>To be accepted into one of the noble orders of knighthood is among the greatest honors available to the citizens of the Sunstone Kingdom. Only Fighters, Paladin, and Clerics may gain entrance into any of the orders of knighthood.</p><p></p><p><strong>Knights of the Cross.</strong> The Knights of the Cross swear alliance to the Archbishop of Sunstone. They are tasked to defend and protect the church and the faithful from harm and to seek the Holy Grail. They are also capable of performing weddings in the name of the church. Knights of the Cross identify themselves by white tunics, embroidered with a red cross, which they wear over their armor.</p><p></p><p><strong>Knights of the Phoenix.</strong> The Knights of the Phoenix swear allegiance to the King of Aubrey and Prince of Sunstone. They wander from town to down, defending the kingdom’s subjects and enforce the king’s laws. Knights of the Phoenix have the authority to deliver punishment to all but the Lord of the realm. Knights of the Phoenix are permitted to display their person coat of arms on their shield and tunic, but carry a golden pendent, shaped like phoenix, to as a symbol of their station.</p><p></p><p><strong>Knights of the Sacred Orange Tree. </strong>Legend speaks of an orange grove, whose succulent fruit grants immortal life. These Knights, led by Julian Rivers, Lord of Adonis, seek the location of the mythical grove. The order is known for its flamboyant feasts and celebrations, which include athletic games, colorful dances, and bountiful wine. Membership in the order has become popular among the nobility’s youth, much to their chagrin of their more respectable parents. Knights of the Sacred Orange Tree are permitted to display their person coat of arms on their shield and tunic.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Sapphire Knights.</strong> Each noble family in Sunstone is expected to contribute one son to the Sapphire Knights, the personal guard of Sunstone Palace, who provide personal protection to King Adrian and his family. Membership is considered both a blessing and a curse. Access to the king’s ear is a great honor and an obvious political boon, though once accepted as a Sapphire Knight, a young man is no longer permitted to rise through the noble ranks and must forfeit any potential right to lordship. As such, the order has become the final resting place of second and third sons.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Names and Introductions</strong></span></p><p>Parents in the Sunstone Kingdom choose from a long list when naming their newborns. When introducing themselves, men and women introduce themselves by their first name. To their first, the common folk add the name of their town (e.g. Bron of Ox Falls). The middle and upper classes add their surname (e.g. Garret Storm). Nobility append their title to the end of their name (e.g. Julian Rivers, Lord of Adonis).</p><p></p><p><strong>Male Names:</strong> Anton, Bran, Bron, Cade, Corrin, Edward, Fyn, Garret, John, Julian, Lander, Lyle, Marcus, Mathew, Merric, Knox, Perrin, Peter, Reed, Samuel, Stewart</p><p></p><p><strong>Female Names: </strong>Andry, Bree, Jewels, Lucia, Kara, Katheryn, Lynda, Mary, Natali, Seraphina, Sky, Westra</p><p></p><p><strong>Surnames:</strong> Crest, Green, Rivers, Sky, Stone, Storm, Wood</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WayOfTheFourElements, post: 8097375, member: 6904757"] I plan to post of the flavor eventually, but I'm still working out the details. Here's by current draft for the human Kingdom of Aubrey: [SIZE=6][B]Aubrey Kingdom[/B][/SIZE] Aubrey Kingdom, also known as the Sunstone Kingdom and the Kingdom of Aubrey, is a largely coastal province, surrounding the thick forest that dominates the isle. Its composition is almost exclusively human. Residents tend to be wary of outsiders and avoid venturing into forests whenever possible. [SIZE=5][B]Sunstone[/B][/SIZE] Sunstone is a capital of Aubrey Kingdom and boasts a population of 20,000 permanent residents. Its high walls surround the central keep. The houses, shops, and other establishments spiral outwards in all directions. Sunstone is a robust town, bustling with news, excitement, and intrigue. The Royal Palace and Sunstone cathedral are truly a wonder to behold. Merchants from far and wide bring their good to trade at the central marketplace. The city is protected by the Sapphire Knights and the Sunstone Guard, who number 50 and 500. [SIZE=5][B]Coastal Towns and Villages[/B][/SIZE] Ganymede, Fairwind, Ox Falls, and the other town and villages of Aubrey Kingdom are scattered along the coastline. Few are brave enough to venter into the isle’s forests. Instead, the denizens of Aubrey prefer to remain near the sea, traveling long along the edge of the forest or from port to port by ship, instead. Each village is relatively self-sufficient. They sustain themselves on a diet of grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish. Beef, poultry, pork, and mutton are common on aristocratic dining tables, but a rare treat, even among the middle classes. Though each town and village is ruled by a lord, who duty is to manage the town, many lords prefer to remain in Sunstone, only rarely visiting their country manners. Instead, the towns and villages are governed by local magistrates, who go by titles including governor, magistrate, councilman, and sheriff. Ox Falls, one of the few inland towns, supplies much of the kingdom iron and steel. It is also unique in that it maintains a favorable relationship with the dwarves of Winter’s Mane, whereas most humans prefer to avoid outsiders. [SIZE=5][B]The Royal Family[/B][/SIZE] The royal family manages the affairs of the state from their palace in Sunstone. King Adrian III, forty-three years old, is considered a just ruler, utterly devoted to his work, but without a hint of mercy. His queen, Solace, is distant and aloof, rarely seen among the common people. King Adrian and Queen Solace have two children. The fiery Prince Harry is said to be the greatest swordsman in the kingdom, though the lords worry he lacks the proper temperament for rule, a sentiment Prince Harry himself shares. Princess Adriana is young and beautiful. She will soon reach the marriage age of fifteen. Rumor has it that King Adrian is actively searching for a suitable match. The royal family is attended by a fleet of handmaids and manservants. The Sapphire Knights guard the palace night and day. The commander of the Sapphire Knights sits at King Adrian’s Council of War, along with the captain of the Sunstone guard. [SIZE=5][B]Christianity[/B][/SIZE] Christianity permeates every aspect of life in Aubrey Kingdom. Wooden crosses hang from the necks of even the poorest peasants. Come Sunday morning, the churches are fill with music and prayer. A church can be found in ever town or village on the isle. Abbeys and chapels dot the tamed wilderness near the coasts. The church promotes the traditional virtues of courage, temperance, and wisdom, virtues said to allow the souls of the faithful to enter the Kingdom of Heaven upon their death. Because the church treats the nobility the same as the common folk, offering them all an equal chance at salvation, the church is extremely popular among the middle and lower classes. Archbishop Constantine II leads the Church of Aubrey and manages the state’s spiritual affairs from Sunstone Cathedral, a building whose beauty and magnificence rivals King Adrian’s Palace. [TABLE] [TR] [TD][B]Religion[/B][/TD] [TD][B]Domains[/B][/TD] [TD][B]Symbol[/B][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Christianity[/TD] [TD]Life, Nature, Order War[/TD] [TD]Cross[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [SIZE=5][B]Orders of Knighthood[/B][/SIZE] To be accepted into one of the noble orders of knighthood is among the greatest honors available to the citizens of the Sunstone Kingdom. Only Fighters, Paladin, and Clerics may gain entrance into any of the orders of knighthood. [B]Knights of the Cross.[/B] The Knights of the Cross swear alliance to the Archbishop of Sunstone. They are tasked to defend and protect the church and the faithful from harm and to seek the Holy Grail. They are also capable of performing weddings in the name of the church. Knights of the Cross identify themselves by white tunics, embroidered with a red cross, which they wear over their armor. [B]Knights of the Phoenix.[/B] The Knights of the Phoenix swear allegiance to the King of Aubrey and Prince of Sunstone. They wander from town to down, defending the kingdom’s subjects and enforce the king’s laws. Knights of the Phoenix have the authority to deliver punishment to all but the Lord of the realm. Knights of the Phoenix are permitted to display their person coat of arms on their shield and tunic, but carry a golden pendent, shaped like phoenix, to as a symbol of their station. [B]Knights of the Sacred Orange Tree. [/B]Legend speaks of an orange grove, whose succulent fruit grants immortal life. These Knights, led by Julian Rivers, Lord of Adonis, seek the location of the mythical grove. The order is known for its flamboyant feasts and celebrations, which include athletic games, colorful dances, and bountiful wine. Membership in the order has become popular among the nobility’s youth, much to their chagrin of their more respectable parents. Knights of the Sacred Orange Tree are permitted to display their person coat of arms on their shield and tunic. [B]The Sapphire Knights.[/B] Each noble family in Sunstone is expected to contribute one son to the Sapphire Knights, the personal guard of Sunstone Palace, who provide personal protection to King Adrian and his family. Membership is considered both a blessing and a curse. Access to the king’s ear is a great honor and an obvious political boon, though once accepted as a Sapphire Knight, a young man is no longer permitted to rise through the noble ranks and must forfeit any potential right to lordship. As such, the order has become the final resting place of second and third sons. [SIZE=5][B]Names and Introductions[/B][/SIZE] Parents in the Sunstone Kingdom choose from a long list when naming their newborns. When introducing themselves, men and women introduce themselves by their first name. To their first, the common folk add the name of their town (e.g. Bron of Ox Falls). The middle and upper classes add their surname (e.g. Garret Storm). Nobility append their title to the end of their name (e.g. Julian Rivers, Lord of Adonis). [B]Male Names:[/B] Anton, Bran, Bron, Cade, Corrin, Edward, Fyn, Garret, John, Julian, Lander, Lyle, Marcus, Mathew, Merric, Knox, Perrin, Peter, Reed, Samuel, Stewart [B]Female Names: [/B]Andry, Bree, Jewels, Lucia, Kara, Katheryn, Lynda, Mary, Natali, Seraphina, Sky, Westra [B]Surnames:[/B] Crest, Green, Rivers, Sky, Stone, Storm, Wood [/QUOTE]
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