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type: faction
alignment: Lawful Neutral (varies)
leader: "Council of Five Sovereigns"
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# Crown Concordat

## Overview

The ruling alliance of five kingdoms that governs much of Aethrune. Founded 300 years ago after the [[War of the Five Thrones]], it maintains peace through shared military, trade agreements, and marriage alliances. In practice, the Concordat is a fractious body more concerned with internal politics than external threats — making it a perfect target for the [[The Hand of Ruin|Hand of Ruin]].

## Member Kingdoms

| Kingdom | Ruler | Capital | Specialty |
|---------|-------|---------|-----------|
| [[Valdris]] | [[Duke Edric Blackthorn]] | [[Valhold]] | Military, steel |
| [[Kethra]] | [[Queen Selara IV]] | [[Keth's Landing]] | Navy, trade |
| [[Thornwall]] | King Aldric Stonehand | Thornwall Keep | Fortifications, mining |
| [[Silverwood]] | Lady Amara Silvertree | Silverwood Glade | Arcana, diplomacy |
| [[Boralis]] | Jarl Sigrid Frosthelm | Frosthollow | Northern frontier, rangers |

## Goals

- Maintain the balance of power among the five kingdoms
- Protect trade routes and expand influence
- Suppress any threat to the status quo — including "dangerous truths"

## Internal Tensions

- [[Valdris]] and [[Kethra]] are on the brink of war over trade disputes — manipulated by the Hand of Ruin.
- [[Thornwall]] resents Valdris's military dominance and may secede.
- [[Silverwood]] advocates for peace but is isolated geographically and politically.
- [[Boralis]] cares little for southern affairs but will fight if the north is threatened.

## Allies

- [[The Silent College]] — arcane advisory body (strained relationship)
- [[The Iron Concord]] — mercenary contracts (transactional)
- Local militias and garrison forces

## Enemies

- [[The Hand of Ruin]] — once dismissed as a myth, now proven real
- [[Pirate Lords of the Salt Reach]] — disrupt Kethran trade
- [[Northern Clans]] — raid Boralis's frontier