The Seven Kingdoms of Arden

The Seven Kingdoms of Arden is the name given to the former realm that controlled the region of Former Arden and its offshore islands, ruled by the King of Arden and Ruler of the Seven Dukedoms from Fort Arden, located in the Capital City of Durham. 
The name of the realm dates back to the 1st Century CE when it was founded by the notorious Crimson Duo, and the Exiled Prince of Bolton. The realm originally consisted of five distinct regions, which expanded and transformed into seven distinct regions. The Seven Provinces were subject to the rule of the Crown of Arden, and ruled as hereditary duchies, ruled by a duke or duchess.
== History ==
When the Crimson Duo and the Prince of Bolton replenished the land with law and order, they formed the Five Dukedoms of Arden, which were lesser kingdoms subjected to the rule of the Crown of Arden.
* The Dukedom of Hilton; Founded by Lady Evelyn Crimson.
* The Dukedom of Norwich; Founded by Lord Eddward Crimson.
* The Dukedom of Bordéaux; Founded by Lord Eddward Crimson.
* The Dukedom of Suffolk; Founded by Lord Eddward Crimson.
* The Dukedom of Bolton; Founded by Prince Morpheus the First.
After founding the House of Arden, the Crown was passed down father to son until 227 CE when the last male lineage of Lord Eddward Crimson died in warfare, leaving the only daughter of his descent who married her distant cousin, continuing the kingship and lineage. This change in power led to the Formation of the Nine Dukedoms of Arden. 
# The Dukedom of Albany.
# The Dukedom of Bordéaux.
# The Dukedom of Norwich.
# The Dukedom of Richmond.
# The Dukedom of Bolton.
# The Dukedom of Sheffield.
# The Dukedom of Suffolk.
# The Dukedom of Somerset.
# The Dukedom of Portagus.
In the Beginning of the 3rd Century CE, the House of Arden ceased to exist as the lineage perished in a rebellion known as the "Black Storm of Arden". The bloodline and kingship was replaced by an illegitimate bastard of the Third Duchess of Ulrich, the Daughter of Lamorak.
King Hector reformed the kingdom and replaced the former dukedoms with his loyalists and established new dukedoms:
# The Dukedom of Hampshire.
# The Dukedom of Somerset.
# The Dukedom of Sheffield.
# The Dukedom of Welsh.
# The Dukedom of Portagus.
# The Dukedom of Bolton.
# The Dukedom of Albany.
# The Dukedom of Southampton.
However, nearly a decade after the Establishment of House Durham, King Hector passed away after being infected with pox, leaving the new kingdom crumbling. The king's brother was appointed the Lord Regent of the Kingdom, who fought to keep order in the land. But he was assassinated within a year to holding position. After which, the kingdom fell into dispute and divided into three factions, each supporting their favorite prince, leading the Kingdom into the Nine Year' War. After surviving, the land was redistributed into seven dukedoms, replacing former households with new in hope of bringing order to the land, including the execution of the Nobility of Welsh and Albany II.
# The Dukedom of Hampshire.
# The Dukedom of Somerset.
# The Dukedom of Sheffield.
# The Dukedom of Portagus.
# The Dukedom of Bolton.
# The Dukedom of Umber Isle.
# The Dukedom of Southampton.
== Government ==
The Seven Kingdoms are an absolute monarchy ruled by a king, who bears the titles of "King of Arden and Ruler of the Seven Dukedoms" and "Lord-Protector of the Realm." The second most powerful position is that of the Lord Regent of the Kingdom of Arden, an appointed Lord who serves as the monarch's topmost advisor and, in his absence, holds court. If the King is a minor and, thus, unfit to properly rule, the government falls in the hands of the Crown Regent, who may be the Lord Regent, the Queen Dowager, or another Lord selected for the task.
Aiding the King and the Lord Regent in the Capital is the Council of Six, a chamber of Lords or Lady that advise the King and/or the Lord Regent in matters such as economy, intelligence, and law. The permanent Council positions are
* The Lord of Laws.
* The Lord of Coins.
* The Lord of Ships.
* The Lord of War.
The King may appoint other advisors to the council at his discretion, but they hold no official office (they operate "without portfolio").
The position of the Lord of Spies and the Commander of the Crownsguard (Arden) was created by King Hector following the Establishment of the Second Kingdom of Arden.
After the Nine Year' War, the position of the Commander of the Crownsguard (Arden) from the Council of Six was removed and replaced by the Lord Commander of the Watch, a new position created for the Sheriff of the Capital City, Ser Duncan of Queensberry.