Kingdom of Davenburt

The Kingdom of Davenburt was a small kingdom in the Eastern Region of Clamund that was abolished in recent history due to the exploits of Alric the Miller. The kingdom was unremarkable in many ways but proved itself a worthy ally for the Holy Empire of Visimar especially during times of strife with the Union of Maol-Moirel. Aside from allies, Davenburt was poor in land and its vassals regularly bumped heads in competition, often turning the kingdom into a hotbed for rebellion from both local lords and their peasantry. Davenburt was historically poorly led, with many kings neglecting their titles for pleasurable adventures such as feasts and tournaments at the lower class's expense.
By the time of Alric the Miller's conquest, Davenburt was in a horrid state, with bandits running rampant that derive from the dissatisfied peasant's population as well as a renewed greenskin invasion which overwhelmed the limited military led by the local lords. Many kingdoms including the Kingdom of Clonran and the Empire of Visimar made serious considerations in regards to invading the country for the sake of the people's.
== History ==
The Kingdom of Davenburt has an extensive history rich with powerful figures. Although this fact is not true for the later years of its existence, the kingdom was held together strongly in spite of the hostile environment beset with greenskin warbands and outlaw kings who ruled the thick forests. However, with each new king on the throne, the dynasty would weaken as each new king would lose interest in their role, ultimately resulting in the kingdom becoming a bandit's haven while peasants were forced to live meagerly and in constant fear of raids. The neglected nature of the throne would ultimately result in the invasion of Davenburt by an outside force who led a largely mercenary army that quickly overwhelmed and destroyed Davenburt's nobility.
=== Early History 500-523 ===
Davenburt's land would belong to many clans in Clamund's who were regularly kept in check by an isolated Free City known as Boarsport. Boarsport was established as a trading town that many of the clans visited for exotic goods unobtainable in the Eastern Regions but during times of strife, the town would regularly close their gates to clanspeople. By the year 500, Boarsport would become a well established Free State, however, without lands and titles to give out due to the bandit-ridden forests and greenskin invaders, they would neglect to make anything of their prosperity within their walls. By 511, Boarsport's town watch captain, known as Barry the Bold, would take control of the town in a spectacle that would denounce the rule of the town's mayor and governing council, proclaiming that he is now lord of Boarsport.
The rest of the decade would be spent rallying the support of willing clans who would form the vassals of Boarsport. Those who were not willing were eliminated in small-scale wars that would last weeks, pushing out the clans from Boarsport's realm of influence.
By the end of 523, Barry the Bold would take control of what is now the territories of Davenburt, proclaiming himself king in the process. Much of the landed nobility would proclaim his right to take the throne as much of his decade was spent settling the lands for the sake of his lineage and the safety of his kingdom.
=== The Yellow Bear Rebellion 583 ===
Shortly after the passing of Barry the Bold, many of Davenburt's vassals became displeased with the new king who was Barry's son Jaros the Unwise. Jaros would elect poorly planned edicts which were against the will of many of Davenburt's vassals, resulting in a widespread distrust of the crown. The Yellow Bear rebellion would be the first rebellion in response to the poor rule of Jaros which was led by the ancestors of the Yellow Bear Clan; a large clan that held a lot of land prior to their entry into the kingdom.
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