Kingdom/Empire

Oligarchy led by a King

Ruled by Gundram Baleband 

Symbol: Red Black with dragon 

General

Uthgard is the kingdom of the North East lands of Atheles.

It is currently ruled by a young king, Gundram Baleband,  who has aligned himself with the Unelesia Church, through the Ministry,  and the Orovari. The cold winters have left his people starving, and he looks to expand his powers to the South to gain farmlands and taxes.

Uthgard is a rich nation. The mountains of the north are rich in iron ore. The people of Uthgard did not suffer from the plagues as much as those in the south, so the nation is also prosperous in population. The rulers have used this populace well, creating goods that are traded via sea to Zhou or the neighboring Tiren. 

Regions (Lehnlands)

• Midland – Duchy of Ornund
• The Ironswoods, the new Duchy. Capital: Kowal
• Eastfort – Duchy of Thornor
• Kingsland – Duchy of Arnlord
• Old Thoneland – the reclaimed land of Pardalor, now Capital of the Kingdom.
• Seaview – Duchy of Kuhlharbor

Economics

Uthgard was a feudal system during the time of the Warlock King. It slowly transitioned to capitalism as the merchant class grew, though the feudal lords all quickly transitioned into powerful economic houses as the kingdom changed. These days the lord and ladies of Uthgard are also the richest citizens.

Draks ( weight = 1.5 grams) are used as a measure for gold, silver, and copper.

Uthgard in Kowal (5707-)

The General at Arms in Kowal is Vilgo Corman, known as the Lion. He is brutal in his views and life. He is a competent leader, though he values efficiency over all else. He believes the Ministry is intelligent and powerful, but he distrusts them and hates that they hold such power.

Obey or Be Conscripted 

Uthgard sees loyalty as the most important. If you disobey, you can be conscripted. In Kowal the prisoners serve in the iron mines. If they view you as more dangerous, you are sent to the frozen giant lands to serve in the tundra to work the oil fields. 

Leadership

Ruled by a king and his council, Uthgard is a dynastic oligarchy. 

The oligarchy follows old feudal traditions in its naming conventions, save that the nobles actually own their lands and owe taxes to their king rather than the king owning all and loaning out land to the nobles or the clergy.

Uthgard Nobility Titles:

• King /Queen
• Prince 
• Arch Duke
• Duke
• Count
• Baron
• Lord
• Knight 

History and Important Events:

– Return Wars (5683-5684)

– Giant Wars (5697-5703)

The war against the giants of the north. Ended by Gundram Baleband.

– The Tiren War 5707-?

Uthgard had already been upset at the pirate raids along the coast of Seaview, but after the Giants War and Gundram’s rise to power, Uthgard turned to securing its border with Tiren. Gundram felt that Tiren had long abused the borders of Uthgard and he intended to reclaim the old empire’s lands.

The first battle of the war was in the small town of Belisov, known only for its larger chicken and dove farms. Raiders, who were sanctioned by the Raji of Yevren, often came and demanded tribute. Gundram sent a small force of Uthgard regulars to dissuade the ruffians. It is unknown what exact orders they were given, but the two forces engaged in battle, a small skirmish, but the Tiren forces were completely wiped out. It was given a mocking name in Tiren, the Siege of Feathers, though Uthgard took that as another slight against the seriousness of its sovereignty. Uthgard demanded an apology and when a Uthgard diplomat arrived in Yevren for the tribute and apology, he was instead captured and slain. This was determined to be an act of war by the king and the Ministry. They approved in late 5707 for bordering lords to launch raids against Tiren, though they did not outright declare war.

The Siege of the Feathers Octro 5707

A company of soldiers, archers, and horseriders marched out against the company of Tiren raiders. The battle was engaged on a field outside of Belisov. The Uthgardians had the advantage of a hill. They rode down and engaged the tight-knit company. The battle was short but fierce. The tiren almost wiped out the small battalion of foot soldiers, but the horse riders and archers slowly cut them down. While there was a victory, the Uthgard were not proud of their heavy losses.

Battle of the Cross Novro 5707

Uthgard sent their first force to capture Yevren and end the life of Raji Emelian. The Raji sent a small force to intercept them at the river crossing, which they most likely would use. The Sultas forces had not arrived (nor would they), so they had a lack of cavalry. So they put up large wooden stakes, which looked like crosses all along the ford. For Uthgard, they had a mage of the Ministry with them, using fog and weather magic to hide their numbers and movement. Baron Ugslovik’s forces had not arrived yet, but they were coming. Count Venoray led the forces himself. He sent a group of horsemen to ride south to the next crossing and sneak up behind the Tiren force.

The Cross

The Uthgard calvary arrived early and did not see the defensive crosses until too late. As they crashed through the crosses they took heavy damage. They were quickly surrounds and they took more casualties. As they rode away, they were cut down by the tiren archers.

With the horsemen gone, the man forces advsnced. The knights squad was lagging as they crossed the river. Nalodhir runs into battle, his magic sword flaming as he swung at the soldiers. He caused massive damage to while flanking the end of the line. Nalodhir was surround and when the knights came in, his faste was sealed. While on the defensive, he and his squad pushed back, but finally, fully flanked, he fell to the onslaught, arrows protruding from him like a porcupine. Sir Gotze picked up the blade and began to march at the footsoldiers wielding the blade of their leader. After locked battle, the Tirens started to retreat as their numbers dwindled, but soon all their soldiers were down. The archers and men at arms of Tiren retreated, and tuhgard shot arrows as they fled. The Battle of the Cross had been won by Uthgard

Forces:

Count Venoray – Eastfort – Uthgard

• 300 Soldiers
• 80 Men at Arms
• 50 Cavalry
• 300 Archers
• 60 Knights

Raji Emelian – Tiren

• 1 Hero Nalodhir (Flaming Sword)
• 200 Soldiers
• 200 Archers
• 80 Men at Arms