The Vale

## Summary

The Vale is a kingdom within the Empire of Eldris lead by Queen Aennalia Deamern. The kingdom, located in the Eastern peninsula of Continent of Eldia is the "Land of the artisans. The kingdom was formed out the lands of The Westernlands. Aleja Deamern, the first king of The Vale, propositioned the bankers of The Westernlands with a deal. To give the eastern peninsula of their kingdom to him, in exchange for interest rates on all forms of art created and sold to the other kingdoms. The capitol of the kingdom is Soolin.

## History

The Vale was created in 15 BC, after an artist named Aleja Deamern, propositioned the leader of The Westernlands, Gresh Iron-Hourd, to allow him to essentially "buy" the eastern peninsula of the kingdom, and in return, the banking kingdom would gain returns on any art created and sold to other kingdoms. Leader Gresh Iron-Hourd, agreed to this and hence, the kingdom of The Vale was created.

The Vale was not without trouble at the start however, the people of the land did not recognize the new king. The first rebellion was The Arcanvale Revolt, a very bloody revolt from the city of Arcanvale. The revolt started in 15 BC and lasted until 11 BC, just a year before the War of Unification. Though The Vale had won, the toll was heavy. Over 20,000 people had perished in the civil war. Everything accumulated to the final battle, The Battle of Soolin. The battle had led up to this point. The forces of Lord Jorai Kopin had the city of Soolin surrounded and King Aleja Deamern was about to surrender, until the rebels had infiltrated the city and and abruptly surrendered for seemingly no reason at all. After this revolt, King Aleja had showed mercy to Jorai and his army, allowing him to keep his titles and return home. It is not known what made the rebel surrender, but it is known that the Indolent Bishop, the religious leader of The Vale, had something to do with it.

Even during this war, before Soolin was occupied, the kingdom had been making textiles, new artwork, and sending their artists to other kingdoms to create statues, and murals. The interest on the art left Soolin reeling in debt to The Westernlands.

King Aleja, after this revolt had ended, led an effort to make sure that the people would never be angry again. With the Indolent Bishop, the King had made sure to set up safety nets for the people of the kingdom to fall back on. After the War of Unification, in 9 AC, King Aleja passed away and left the future of his kingdom to his 16 year old daughter, Queen Aennalia Deamern. The newfound queen had continued to uphold her late father's wishes for the kingdom.

## During War of Unification

After The Arcanvale Revolt, the kingdom was at peace for 6 months before Nagin Morningstar, the aspiring Emperor, had declared war on the whole of Eldia. When the declaration had arrived, King Aleja had not wanted to thrust his kingdom and his people into yet another war that they could not withstand, with his people fresh from their own bloody war, their supplies depleted, and the army torn apart at the time, King Aleja sent a letter back to Nagin. In the letter, he proposed that he would surrender to the conquerer, and in return, if the Empire was formed, they would be free from the shackles of their original deal with The Westernlands. Nagin approved of this deal, and did not attack the kingdom during the war.

## The Vale

### Inhabitants Known As

Artisans, Lazy Folk

The Vale, the cultural melting pot of the Empire, brings people in from across the lands. Different artists, painters, musicians, etc. have all come to the capitol of Soolin, to try and find their own muses and to make their own marks on the world. The Vale, being the frontmost leader in the world of the arts, welcomes all who wish to make art their life, and help to cultivate young artists. Some call The Vale, "The Small Academy," with Sooling being the place where young artists come to learn.

> My home. Father made this country to help young artists like myself become who they are and to learn what they ought to learn. Though, he may have had some hardships during his reign as the people did not see him as their true ruler, it all payed off in the end. The Vale is and will always be the best kingdom in all of Eldia. It is my responsibility as Queen, as the rightful heir to this land, to lead it into the future and to make sure it is as prosperous as it possibly can be. My father may have departed this world early, but I will make sure to leave him proud, as this kingdom will become not only a safe harbor for all artists, but a safe harbor for all who wish ti live here. We welcome all, and do not discriminate. Come to The Vale, be an artist, a farmer, a warrior. Whatever it is, the kingdom will take care of you, and in return, we ask of nothing.
> Queen Aennalia Deamern of The Vale.
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The Vale, amongst King's Rest, is the only kingdom in all of the Empire of Eldris, who welcomes all. The Vale has set up safety nets to make sure the people of the kingdom do not suffer. There is a basic universal income, a stipend for new immigrants of the land. The Vale is truly one of the only places where people can do what they want and be free to choose their own paths.

The kingdom boasts the most great works in all of the kingdoms. Many art pieces are made here, many intricate buildings, many statues. Anything someone can make with their creativity, it is made in The Vale. One of these works is The Lake Castle.

The people of the kingdom are led religiously by the Indolent Bishop. The Gods that they worship in the kingdom are Lliira, Milil.

## Army

The army of The Vale is structured in the traditional way of most of the kingdoms. There is an army, with ranks such as commander, captain, general, and others. The people of the kingdom are allowed to volunteer into the army and are not required to serve. They do not have many people that serve in the army. The general of the army is Kolper Grenia.

## Cities in The Vale

* Soolin - Capitol of the Kingdom, home of the artisans.
* Violetwich - Retirement community.
* Arcanvale - Trade hub for the kingdom.

## Notable People

* King Aleja Deamern - First King of The Vale
* Queen Aennalia Deamern - Queen of The Vale.
* Lord Jorai Kopin - Lord of Arcanvale.
* Lord Nomi Sutherland- Lord of Violetwich.
* Lt. Arthur Redvein - Cleric in the army of The Vale.
* General Kolper Grenia - General of the army of The Vale.