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1.9 KiB
Markdown
47 lines
1.9 KiB
Markdown
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type: faction
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alignment: Lawful Neutral (varies)
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leader: "Council of Five Sovereigns"
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# Crown Concordat
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## Overview
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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]].
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## Member Kingdoms
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| Kingdom | Ruler | Capital | Specialty |
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| [[Valdris]] | [[Duke Edric Blackthorn]] | [[Valhold]] | Military, steel |
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| [[Kethra]] | [[Queen Selara IV]] | [[Keth's Landing]] | Navy, trade |
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| [[Thornwall]] | King Aldric Stonehand | Thornwall Keep | Fortifications, mining |
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| [[Silverwood]] | Lady Amara Silvertree | Silverwood Glade | Arcana, diplomacy |
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| [[Boralis]] | Jarl Sigrid Frosthelm | Frosthollow | Northern frontier, rangers |
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## Goals
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- Maintain the balance of power among the five kingdoms
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- Protect trade routes and expand influence
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- Suppress any threat to the status quo — including "dangerous truths"
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## Internal Tensions
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- [[Valdris]] and [[Kethra]] are on the brink of war over trade disputes — manipulated by the Hand of Ruin.
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- [[Thornwall]] resents Valdris's military dominance and may secede.
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- [[Silverwood]] advocates for peace but is isolated geographically and politically.
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- [[Boralis]] cares little for southern affairs but will fight if the north is threatened.
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## Allies
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- [[The Silent College]] — arcane advisory body (strained relationship)
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- [[The Iron Concord]] — mercenary contracts (transactional)
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- Local militias and garrison forces
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## Enemies
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- [[The Hand of Ruin]] — once dismissed as a myth, now proven real
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- [[Pirate Lords of the Salt Reach]] — disrupt Kethran trade
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- [[Northern Clans]] — raid Boralis's frontier
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