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Arden is a country that was once ruled by the Fells. It is the largest kingdom in the Seven Realms, second only to the Queendom, and is situated to the east of Tamron, with direct access to the Indio Ocean. The capital of Arden is Ardenscourt.

Historical wars[]

First Civil War[]

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After the death of the unnamed Ardenine King, the Montaigne brothers: Henri, Geoff, Gerard, and Godfrei, argued who was the true heir to the Arden throne. This caused a huge dispute, leading to a civil war on. During the war, it is know that Henri, Geoff, and Godfrei are killed. It is unknown how Henri and Godfrei died, but it is presumed they were killed by one of the other brothers armies. Geoff took over Arden temporarily, and planned to attend Raisa's coronation, but was killed along with his whole family by Gerard's army.

Tamric War[]

During the civil war, Gerard invades Tamron, and along the way nearly kidnaps Raisa, and sucsessfuly takes the Bayar Twins, but murders Wil Mathis in cold blood during the process, Raisa escapes, and Gerard proceeds to invade Tamron Court. Gerard believes Raisa is inside, and holds off killing everyone, but then goes through a bloodshed, and overthrows the Tomlins.

Refugees from the Ardenine Wars crowd into Fellsmarch, they camp along the Dyrnnewater.

Fellsian War[]

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Soon after the civil war, Queen Raisa refuses to marry King Gerard. Gerard lays seige to Fellsmarch as Raisa predicted. The seige was won by the Fells with difficulty as the Fellsian general, Bron Klemath, had turns traitor and had the Fellsian army, comprised mostly of mercenaries loyal only to coin, fight on the side of King Gerard. The war continues for 25 years during that time Raisa's firstborn (Hanalea Ana'Raisa) is killed in battle and the city of Delphi is taken by The Fellsian Army. Gerard dies and is replaced by Jarat (his son). Jarat lays seige to Fellsmarch and conquers The Queendom of the Fells before being strangled by his own Lieutenant. Halston Matelon then ascends to the throne and gives The Fells back to The rightful heir.

Second Civil War[]

(for a detailed description click here)

During The Fellsian War Gerard taxes his Thanes heavily to such extent that they rebel. Gerard reacts to this by kidnapping their wives and children and holding them hostage. Gerard dies and Jarat ascends onto the throne and refuses to give back the families. The Thanes families escape. Jarat then invades The Fells. The Thanes attack Ardenscourt and take over. Jarat dies in his attempt to conquer The Fells. Halston Matelon (A Thane) takes over Arden and gives back Tamron and Fells to their rightful monarchs.

Culture[]

Princesses were for show and for marrying off. Magic is Forbidden and The Church of Malthus is the official religion. They make up a third of the cadets at Wien House at Oden’s Ford. Women are not allowed to serve in the army, and Arden generally has sexist views towards women.

Geography[]

The soil is deep and rich and black, and less prone to growing rocks than the Fells. In autumn the fields are shrouded with mist in the mornings, but the weather stays stuck in summer. The foodstuffs that grow in this warmer climate are bought from the clans in the spirit mountains in exchange for crafts.

  • Delphi
  • Delphi Road: connects Delphi to Fetters Ford
  • Temple Church: located along the North Road
  • Heartfang Mountains
  • Bittersweet Keep
  • Middle Sea
  • The Indio Ocean
  • Baston Bay
  • Ardenscourt
  • East Road: Connects Ardenscourt to Baston Bay, goes through Ardenswater
  • Oden's Ford
  • West Road: connects Oden's Ford and Ardenscourt. It runs straight across the plains between Ardenscourt and the Tamron River. There are no mountains, but there are trees and destroyed farmhouses. The road is missing some bridges but there are makeshift ferries along the east-west road.
  • South Road: connects South Gate to Ardenscourt
  • South Gate: right on the border of Bruinswallow and Arden
  • Bright Stone Keep
  • Ardenswater: split in two, both join the Heartfang River, one connecting to Ardenscourt, the other to White Oaks Keep
  • Heartfang River: flows into the Indio Ocean through Baston Bay, connects to both sections of Ardenswater
  • Watergate
  • Gryphon Point
  • BitterSprings River: borders We'enhaven, flows through Watergate to the Indio Ocean
  • Malthus Shrine: located in Tamron Forest
  • Tamron Forest
  • Fetters Ford: Contains the Purple Heron tavern, and Dogbottom's on the high street.
  • North Road: connects Delphi to Ardenscourt
  • White Oaks Keep
  • Tamron River: split into two, borders Tamron, flows from Fetters Ford to Oden's Ford and into Leewater
  • Unnamed Road connecting Oden's Ford to Fetters Ford
  • Unnamed Road connecting Fetter's Ford to the Fells
  • Kanwa Creek
  • Sleeping Bear Rock

Notable People[]

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