Grand Duchy of Rhine

The towns of Rhineland

## Demographic data

### Towns

Kingston, Nevermore, Drachstadt, Mushroomica, Skripta, Mauberg, Forfalske, Fort Foreigner, Taevaskoda, Aegenhird, Ubelyth

## **Government**

Kingston, in union with the Empire of Raven Guard, became the **Grand Duchy of Rhine** for the safety, security and continued growth of the region. The Grand Duchy of Rhine, officially the Government of the Rhine, or the Rhine for short, is a Socialist Authoritarian regime located in the North East province of Taiga. Focused on the reunification of its oversea lands and the rebuilding of it's once glorious place as a regional power. Under the leadership of the Consul with supreme power, the primary branch of government is the Councilship. Made up of trusted individuals and leaders from every town, they help make all of the decisions.

## **History**

For hundreds of centuries, the ancestors of the Taigese people roamed the northern frozen lands of the world as nomads, traders, and venturers of the harsh-like climate. While the earth was young and the soil unspoiled, the people had come to settle in the region of "Great Taiga." Surrounded on all fronts by Arctic like mountains and waterways, the merging points would come to be known as the Rhine, the artery of all life in the region. Even with a new home, the earliest Taigese settlers faced much conflict and instability. Opposition from foreign powers, political divide and sicknesses. However even through these horribles times, the people survived and grew stronger. The Rhine, drenched in countless years of war, bloodshed, and disease, stood the rise of a new empire. An ultimate test.

The unification of the ancient Taigese people led to the rise of the Great Taigese Dynasty, and so it was; the era of light had begun. The people of this dynasty would enjoy great prosperity through the generations, however they began straying further and further from the ideals that had once brought them together. It was during the late years of the Dynasty that an unusual period of cold set in, where many would die. Countless years of suffering and death, the soil once again drenched in blood, stood ground for the eventual split into the ancient ways of tribal living. The era of light had ended, spreading despair across the lands.

Civil divide would plague the lands of Taiga for many years, but soon a new foe would rise over the ridges, one of which the people would come to suffer greatly under. Valesco. An ambitious clan spent on the subjugation of peaceful peoples. A ruthless abomination. The Ancient Tribes had no choice but to reunite and face the threat face to face, in the name of all Taigese people. The great struggle for independence would continue for 18 months, through relentless guerrilla warfare and continuing into the late years. It was only after the involvement of the Empire of Raven Guard, that the foe of the Taigese lands was cleansed once and for all. Following the defeat of Valesco and creation of Kingston, the surrounding tribes of the plains, forests and mountains joined in to create a union; one which would come to be known as the Grand Duchy of Rhine, or Rhineland.

This new unity would serve as a sturdy pillar of liberty and stability under the banner of Raven Guard. To this day, it acts as a protectorate of the north. The future of our people had all but begun.

## **Religion of the Duchy**

The Grand Duchy of Rhine does not hold a state religion, and welcomes diversity and cultural exchange. Players who wish to create, and spread, their religious views are free to do with the endorsement of the government. The Grand Cathedral is expected to house many of the worlds great religions, as a free worship church. The Rhine however, does not endorse religions that's main goals are to spread dissent, fear, and instability.