1.9 KiB
1.9 KiB
type, alignment, leader
| type | alignment | leader |
|---|---|---|
| faction | Lawful Neutral (varies) | Council of Five Sovereigns |
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.
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