Kingdom of Glenbrook

The **Kingdom of Glenbrook** is one of three nations in Norzelia and a location in *Triangle Strategy*.

## Profile

The Kingdom of Glenbrook is in Norzelia's Southwestern lands, and has a landscape of beautiful green plains and even greener fields. Hawks are native to the Kingdom, with one such hawk being present on House Wolffort's crest. Most of Glenbrook's profits come from trade, which is made efficient because of the Great Norzelian River flowing through the country. Glenbrook also has great soil for farming, compared to its neighboring countries.

Glenbrook is led by the current king or queen, and follows a typical aristocracy. After the Saltiron War, Regna Glenbrook formed three high houses to keep the power of Glenbrook's aristocracy in check. Factions such as the Royalists and the Loyalists began to oppose the high houses of Glenbrook, wanting nothing less than absolute power over the throne. These factions still play a major role in Glenbrook's politics by the time the game begins. Glenbrook also asserts that it is the oldest of the three nations, despite Hyzante denying it.

## History

Glenbrook was a traditional country which valued nobility, royal bloodlines, and pre-established customs above all else. Long ago, a branch of the Glenbrook royal family known as House Aesfrost defeated bandits in Norzelia's northern mountains. House Aesfrost was rewarded with control and dukedom over these Northern lands by the Glenbrook ruler. By industrializing the smithy skills of native Aesfrostian mountain dwellers, House Aesfrost's was able to become an economic powerhouse. House Aesfrost soon broke away from Glenbrook's family line to establish the Grand Duchy of Aesfrost.

## Saltiron War

The **Saltiron War** was a conflict between the Grand Duchy of Aesfrost, the **Kingdom of Glenbrook**, and the Holy State of Hyzante 30 years before the events of *Triangle Strategy*. It all began when Archduke Zigmunt Aesfrost grew furious at Hyzante's monopoly over salt. Zigmunt contacted King Regna Glenbrook regarding passage into Hyzante, and asked for an alliance with Glenbrook. Regna agreed to allow the Aesfrosti army to pass through Glenbrook's land, on two conditions. Firstly, Zigmunt must acknowledge the legitimacy of Glenbrook's current royal line to the throne. Secondly, Glenbrook and Aesfrost must maintain joint control over the Source once Hyzante is conquered. After Aesfrost accepted these terms and marched through Glenbrook to Hyzante, the Goddess' Shield kept the Holy State safe for a while. But what truly drove back the Aesfrosti was a warrior sought out by the hierophant: a warrior by the name of Symon Wolffort. Symon and his clan drove back Aesfrost's forces, and proved themselves to be a fearsome band of warriors.

The war came to a standstill, with House Wolffort and Hyzante fending off Aesfrost and Glenbrook. The standstill continued for years, until King Regna took initiative and met in secret with Symon Wolffort. The two agreed to withdraw themselves from the war, and demanded Aesfrost and Hyzante to do the same. Aesfrost and Hyzante, not wanting to face the combined might of Glenbrook and the Wolffort clan, ceased their fighting and entered into a peace negotiations with Glenbrook. The three countries decided to maintain the borders before the war and to establish the Norzelian Consortium, an organization which fairly manages the trade of salt and iron around Norzelia. King Regna rewards Symon's valor by making him the lord of House Wolffort, along with giving other members of the Wolffort clan houses of their own. Regna appoints Gorde Telliore, Symon's advisor, as the lord of House Telliore. Regna appoints Landroi Falkes, an archer in Symon's clan, as the lord of House Falkes.

## Houses

After the Saltiron War, Regna split the Wolffort clan into multiple houses for a variety of reasons. For one, Regna hoped that dividing the Wolffort clan would weaken the group, and lower the chance of a rebellion. Secondly, he believed that having 3 strong houses would reduce the power of the Royalists and the Loyalists.

### House Wolffort

House Wolffort is led by Serenoa Wolffort, and specializes in the defense and military of Glenbrook. House Wolffort is controlled by the player, and the units that join House Wolffor are up to their decision.

### House Telliore

House Telliore is led by Silvio Telliore, and specializes in the entertainment and trade of Glenbrook. House Telliore itself is ever shrewd, and shows no permenent loyalty to the king.

### House Falkes

House Falkes is led by Landroi Falkes, and specializes in the agriculture and farming of Glenbrook. However, the house is also skilled at archery, as evidenced by their coat of arms. House Falkes is perhaps the most loyal to the crown, and the first to want vengeance for the king's death.

## Glenbrook Forces

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