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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rhineglade" data-source="post: 6771447" data-attributes="member: 6801931">FAIRDALEOfficial Name: Principality of FairdaleRuler: His Most Serene Highness, Prince Belwe the Just (CG male elf, Wiz 17)Government: Independent feudal monarchy with elective rulership; head of state holds title of prince or princess; most nobles are elven or half-elven and elect the reigning prince who serves for their lifetimeCoat of Arms: Verte, a swan ArgentNotable Figures: Count Avilace of Riverford (CN male elf, Ftr 9/Rog 9); Eldoria Greenheart, Druid of Wild Wood (CN female elf, Drd 15)Rule of Law: Chaotic Good.  Limited written legal code with most laws allowing great personal freedom and liberty to all citizens of the state.  Individual freedoms sometimes outweigh the needs of the state.Population: 285,000Capital: Swanhild (pop. 16,900)Major Cities: RivergardMajor Religions: Meru, Seralise, NerthysMajor Resources: Foodstuffs, wine, silver, herbs, rare woods, gemsMilitary: 14,000 (composed primarily of light cavalry and light infantry)Allies: Hrathgar, ValoriaEnemies: Draugmore, Rhuthune, Aelinore, GolgathorThe serene rolling landscape nestled between the Wild Wood and the Shadowhaunt Mountains has long been the home to the elves.  Known for its tranquil beauty and rich farmland, the elves of Fairdale guard their homeland vigorously against any whom would attempt to defile it.Fairdale is dominated by the Endormie River valley that separates the principality into roughly west and eastern provinces.  The nation controls territory from the coastline of Azure Bay to as far north as the banks of the Warnow River.  Except for the far eastern provinces along the Shadowhaunt Mountains, much of the principality is low lying and a significant percentage is forested.The valley was occupied by the dragonborn of Brythonia during much of the 3rd Age but even during this period, fierce resistance was encountered by the elves of the region, particularly from the prominent Wild Wood.  As the Brythonian Empire slowly collapsed into the 4th Age, the elves emerged from the woods and spread across the river valley beyond.  The rich farmland of Fairdale produces an exquisite grape variety allowing the elves to make excellent wines which they trade to the neighbors in the North, South and East.With the emergence of the Comori barbarian kingdoms to the West, and particularly with the rise of the Fell-Emperor of Aelinore, Fairdale has been repeatedly targeted by raids, border skirmishes and open warfare.  This is even more frequent along the border to Draugmore to the south of the Wild Wood where territory is almost in continuous flux.  The elves of Fairdale are a proud and vigilant folk though.  Ages of fighting off such incursions have made the elves a stubborn and independent nation.Mainly of the elven fiefs throughout Fairdale are considered at least partially autonomous.  This seems to be a reflection of the elven sense of spirit and independence.  However, all nobles pay homage to the local elf prince who serves as liege lord and figurehead from the capital of Swanhild.[ATTACH]72201[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

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