Graunt

## Overview

The Holy Kingdom of Graunt is split into 4 distinct provinces. These being the 3 baronies of Redmond, Rubicante & Skarl and the final province being the Holy Capital.

Graunt is completely walled of from the outside world with magnificently crafted cyclopean walls. The Holy Capital lay in the centre of the Kingdom, surrounded by the Barony of Redmond to the North and West, the Barony of Skarl to the South & the Barony of Rubicante to the North and East

   Graunt is ruled by King Tyravvion Graunt, the Garnet Crusader, Ruby Archon, First of his name. Tyravvion was a warrior of great renown hundreds of years ago. He was most known for a crusade on many of the other Archons which was known as the *Blood Wave.* This event caused many unlikely alliances to repel Tyravvion's assault. During this time Tyravvion helped overthrow the Kings of Aurora in Aurland alongside Bertram Goldhand, installing him as the High King of Aurland in the aftermath of the bloody battles.

Ever since united forces defeated Tyravvion, The Holy King has since retired to his castle in the Holy Capital of Graunt. Here he has divided the governance of the state to his Barons.

The primary citizens of Graunt comprise Ruby Dragonborn, Ruby Kobolds and Crimson Elves (both Regal and Feral). Although Graunt is a bustling country with many different races being represented in some form. Despite the harshnesss of the urban environmentss of Graunt, it remainss cosmopolitan and is inviting to those looking to make a name for themselves.

Graunt is perhaps most known in the current year for its annual *Tournament of the Iron Will.* Of which it is about to host the 245th annual show. This is a bloody tournament which takes place in the centre of the Holy Capital, in a Colosseum specifically created by Tyravvion after the *Blood Wave.*

Graunt is a mysterious country, where, despite its relatively normal fascade, many diabolical machinations are said to be in place under the surface of the prosperous city.

Some parts of the Holy Capital are in a state of poverty and homelessness is on the rise. The Baron's keep remarkably more care of their people than what is seen in the Holy Capital.

The Capital's day to day running is performed by the police force and the Underbaron. The Underbaron is a figure who is under a considerable amount of Scrutiny at the moment due to certain parts of the city falling into disrepair, especially at a time of such large tourism output as the annual Tournament.

The races native to Graunt are rumoured to have vampiric ancestory, that is why they often drink an alcoholic beverage called Bloodvine. Which is type of wine mixed with the blood of animals. All of the races begin to lose parts of their sanity if they go over a week without drinking Bloodvine (or consuming actual blood). But the Crimson Elves suffer from this the most, as they often go fully feral.

Graunt have sent some soldiers as wards to The Front and in return received some Sapphire Dragonborn to aid in their policing. This international alliance was aided by the high profile appointment of a Sapphire Dragonborn in a position of considerable power in the Graunt police force. That being Constable Augustus Dredge, who acts as overseer of all those on parole in the city. He errs on the side of caution in his approach and is quicker to kill criminals, making a show of them in brutal fashion for all to see, than show any clemency. He is particuarly cruel, yet emblematic of the Sapphire Horde's general approach to those they disagree with. Graunt benefits considerably from this alliance, and it allows them to focus their foreign policy on defending any raids from the barbaric forces of Aurland.

Graunt's Moto *"Sanguine Credimus"* roughly translates from draconic to mean "In Blood We Trust". The Coat of Arms is surrounded by a black circle Which represents the wall around Graunt. There is a dragon in the center with a bright red heart, this is meant to represent Tyravvion Graunt at the centre of the country ensuring his dependent subjects maintain their consumption of Bloodvine, preventing them from becoming feral.

The baronies generally have their resource and service output divided amongst them, so they make roughly the same amount of capital as each other.

## Provinces

### Holy Capital

The Holy Capital is in the center of the Kingdom of Graunt.

### Redmond

The Barony of Redmond is currently ruled by Professor Baron Vascillius Redmond. The Barony of Redmond has schools and universities and primarily pertains to the output of agriculture and clothing.

### Skarl

The Barony of Skarl is currently ruled by Sir Baron Garrion Skarl. The Barony of Skarl is the primary manufacturer of bloodvine and other beverages. This barony also primarily outputs art and luxuries, while also looking after construction and urban development throughout the baronies.

### Rubicante

The Barony of Rubicante is currently ruled by General Baron Darius von Rubicante. The Barony of Rubicante primarily deals with the output of Armour and weaponry. It is also where the religious sector of the economy primarily operates, having one of the biggest temples Dedicated to the God of Blood Rewen. Rubicante also organises the sports of Graunt aswell as being the main contributor in any warfare Graunt engages in. The Police of Graunt as well as the army are trained here.

### The Great Highway

The Great Highway is the only way in which one from outside Graunt can enter the country. Rubicante's army garrisons the highway at all times. The Highway goes straight towards the gates of the Capital. It is well maintained and made of high quality stone.