The Kingdom of Triseke

The Kingdom of Triseke (trih-seh-key) is the richest, most powerful, and most populous of the Jadar kingdoms. It is situated in northwestern Mystara along the western border of Brette, with a very small share of The Oduba Coast between Brette and The Hintria.

Its people are characterized as tactful and intelligent, yet rowdy and arrogant. In The Vixen Queen, Ganzig considers them the worst of The Jadar, both due to their cultural personality, and the reputation of Karaliska Palace for being a "den of vipers."

### Geography

As a whole, Triseke’s geography is varied.

The Fertile Plain covers a great deal of its eastern territories as it shares a long border with Brette, running parallel all the way to their respective, southern boundaries where Triseke juts out to claim a small stretch of coastline. Eastern Triseke is therefore rife with agriculture and general husbandry, though not nearly to the same degree as the Brettens. The Folyo and Termekeny rivers run through this end of the country, along with many of their smaller tributaries: Epsend, Sursor, Temisgen, and The Ledes, which crisscross the land. The Hamptonas runs through the center and curves west to empty into The Sparkling Sea. The Termekeny itself turns back into the center before linking up with it in the north.

The central and northern reaches of Trisekian territory give way to more foothills and uplands, most of which is rocky and arid. Marshes run through portions of the center as well, in between broad, sweeping lowlands which encompass the rest, as well as the south, and west. Triseke's western border is buffered entirely by The Muscovy and The Havas. In the south, their border meets The Hintria and The Upper Jadar Valley in The Cartan Hills, The Oduba Foothills, and The Trimont Mountains.

### Economy

Like all Jadar kingdoms, the main currency in Triseke is the pensket. Many merchants will also accept gjald, however, given its value and the country's proximity to Brette.

Main exports: dyes, glass and glassworks, iron and copper products, iron and copper ore, handicrafts, dairy, and some agriculture.

Main crops: sunflowers, wheat, and dairy. Triseke has small amounts of plums, sweet cherries, and pears, as well as onions, peppers, potatoes, cabbage, and tomatoes. Most agriculture is kept locally, though some is exported, mainly to other Jadar kingdoms as a way of reducing reliance on Brette.

Triseke is heavily involved in trade with its neighbors, though its two most important trading partners—Brette and The Imperium—are its two most contentious relationships. They rely on The Imperium for shipping, though they have pivoted more to Evers Ltd. for those services following tension with The Imperium over its involvement with The Vrilic Order. Its main port is Slodilna, a sleepy coastal town that is situated on its small stretch of coast between the Bretten border and The Hintrian city of Zarad. Though they maintain their own agriculture, they still rely on Brette for certain foodstuffs, and to augment their own supply, as well as for farming techniques, equipment, and the like.

### Government

Triseke is an absolute monarchy, currently ruled by House Baciu. Its current monarch is Queen Roxanne, who sits in Karaliska Palace in their capital, Enia.

Karaliska Palace is a large, white colored castle, with a clay, ochre colored roof that is pointed and sloped. It sits on a high, rocky hill above the city. There is a drawbridge leading over a moat to the main gate, which has high guard towers on either side. A large courtyard is behind it. The castle has several towers and two main structures that flank the main keep. Inside, much of the floor is checkered red, blue, and yellow, Triseke’s main colors. The walls are gray, and adorned with relics of Jadar and Trisekian history, and plenty of dark colored wood, namely oak.

The Trisekian monarchy is compromised by The Vrilic Order. Queen Roxanne cooperates closely with The High Magi Council and The Optimatium, allowing her soldiers to be used as mercenaries and her borders to be used for its operations and logistics, including the port at Slodilna, which is home to a portal house that grants entrance to The Mist, allowing magi to travel between continents and kingdoms.

House Baciu's power originated from its ties to Brigada High Command and crafty investments in dyes, glass, and copper handicrafts. Their true wealth, however, came from the discovery of Redobor's Treasure deep within The Havas. The treasure was uncovered by The Vrilic Order, but a third of it was granted to House Baciu in exchange for their continued loyalty and assistance.

The Trisekian capital is Enia. It is a mostly flat city, surrounded by high stone walls. Enia’s buildings are dark in color: blue-gray, slate gray, dark brown, and ochre, with dark tiled roofs. Most are multiple stories in height. The roads are gray, yellow, blue, and red cobbles. Three roads lead into the main city, crossing dark stone bridges to the other side of The Folyo. The city’s layout is circular, with multiple criss-crossing straits in between five main roads. A large public park is situated in the southern end of the city. The main market is nearby, in the west. In the center of the city is a large public square, which includes a large cathedral to The Creed. Karaliska Palace is at the back of the city, behind another high wall, and set on a hill.

Other Trisekian cities:

Tyska—situated on The Fertile Plain and the closest to the Bretten city of Arristel.

Ravika—a city no less sleepy than Slodilna, situated in The Fertile Plain. Its buildings are made of stone and brick, covered with mosses and ivy. Compact and dense. Streets of cobbles. Lots of trees and flowers.

Slodilna—a sleepy, mellow, and diverse town on Triseke’s only stretch of small coast. It is square shaped, with no walls, and a gridded layout. The buildings are similar in color to the rest of Triseke. There is a small public square and a tiny cathedral, as well as a simple, but robust system of docks. Though it is small, it is frequented by many.

* Neighborhoods: The Fisherman’s Strip, Mircea’s Square, The Docks, Baker’s Quarter

#### Military

The Triseke Brigades. Total strength: 45,000 men

* Silver armor with the Triseke coat of arms at the center– red and blue gilded metal with a golden eagle at the center, holding a sword and scepter.
* Weapons: provided by Nordur smiths– long swords, arming swords, and small daggers with a red and gold hilt, and a golden eagle pommel, and crossbows. In battle, they carry steel shields which bear The Golden Eagle.

The Brigades are separated into groups called batalions. They each consist of individual regiments of cavalry, archers, and infantry– one each. The regiments are further broken down into plutons and echipe. The numerical breakdown is:

* 9 Batalions of 5,000
* Regiments
	+ Archers: 500 (6)
	+ Cavalry: 1,000 (3)
	+ Infantry: 3,500 (11)
* Pluton: 100 (450)
* Echipe: 20-50 (1,285)

Its members are called Brigadas.

Brigadas are known to hire themselves out for mercenary work even without Roxanne's direction. In The Crossroads, they mainly worked on behalf of The Vrilic Order.

### Culture

Triseke is a largely mellow country, with a rich and storied history, though its people are often described as rowdy and arrogant. Its evolution has followed a slightly different path than their close kin in The Rockanies. Due to their proximity to the increasingly progressive Hintria and Brette, the culture and people are slightly less conservative and uptight. The main objective of the Trisekian ruling class has been to maintain the status quo, and mitigate the upheaval of external and internal social changes such as rumors of vampires and the re-emergence of mejfa witchcraft and The Daughters of Rirris among Trisekian women. As such, their general open-mindedness and flexibility as a culture is by no means a license to live a libertine lifestyle. Social order and customs are still expected to be held. Alternative sexual lifestyles are tolerated so long as they are not flaunted. It is expected to be kept out of the social sphere, away from children, and generally, behind closed doors.

Trisekian women are known to be rather unpleasant when crossed.

Trisekian men are a little rough around the edges. Its soldiers are known for being fierce, but also heartless and cruel. They have routinely abused their captors, including raping women and torturing men. In everyday life, they are a bit sexist and gruff, often earning the ire of many Trisekian women.

#### Food

Their traditional guest offering is bread and cheese

Trisekians eat lots of pork and lamb

Most dairy is from sheep, though some is from cows

Most common intoxicants are fruit wine, brandy, tobacco, and beer from Brette

Common foods/meals:

* Bamos- a traditional dish made of roasted, spiced lamb and cornmeal with a milky tomato sauce
* Stomac de Porc- smoked, fatty pig stomach and flavored with various spices: garlic, pepper, and ground, dried onions
* Miletei- caseless, grilled meat sausages with striking flavor, usually made of beef, lamb, or pork
* Samal- chopped pork, pig stomach, onions, and tomatoes wrapped in cabbage leaves and steamed in a special oven called a vaporatzor
* Country bread- a rotund bread loaf that has a crunchy crust and a pillow soft, semi-sweet inside, usually served with butter
* Mamal- cornmeal porridge typically eaten with meat or on its own for breakfast
* Stuffed peppers
* Various meat and vegetable stews and soups with watery broths, most of which have names and recipes that are made up on the spot

Restaurants are mostly street stands and Bretten style taverns

There are coffee shops throughout Trisekian cities as well, as coffee is one of the most popular non-alcoholic drinks among Trisekians.

#### Art

Painted eggs—usually with their signature colors: red, blue, and yellow.

Ceramics- made with lots of reds, greens, blacks, and blues, and floral or animal designs.

Iron and copper handicrafts

* Napkin rings
* Cups
* Utensils
* Fences
* Pots and pans
* Jugs
* Weapons

Glasswork

* Blown glass, often colorful and decorative
* Vanity mirrors w/ornate wood carvings and molding
* Mirrors
* Glass sculptures, usually of people or animals
* Stained glass windows

Rugs