Atralran Refounded

Atralran Refounded is a major faction operating within the continent of Ahlus.

## Description

From the gilded halls of Chalimar Palace to the fertile farmlands that sprawl towards the horizon, Atralran is a realm famed for its steadfast resolve, unwavering devotion and stalwart beliefs. It is these thoughts that enter the minds of most that think of the Golden Realm, but not all within its borders are quite as virtuous as the knights of old. An important crossroads for trade between many major settlements of the continent, all manner of individuals, organisations and factions pass through the lands under the careful watch of the Gildhearth Throne.

When the Realm was refounded following the coronation of Eldarion I Goldlor over one hundred years ago, many of the old traditions of the former Realm of Ahlus were reinstated, amongst these the three fundamental groups of society residing within its borders. The vast majority of the population are made up of hardworking serfs in occupations from sheepshearers to shipwrights. As well as calling on the peasantry in times of war, Atralran maintains a large standing army which serve as town and city watchmen in times of peace, as well as retainers in the employ of the nobility, the smallest and third group. Martial matters and magical might go hand in hand in Atralran, and patriotism is fostered from cradle to grave. The zenith of this are the Gilded Guard, a contingency numbering some three hundred, selected from the elite swordsmen and spellslingers of the main division of the Atral army, the Silvertowers, to serve as the distinguished warriors of the Crown.

## Goals

Throughout the reign of King Eldarion I Goldlor and the ongoing rule of his son Gilbert X Goldlor, Atralran has used its bounty of agricultural resources to provide for its populace, engaging in trade and commerce with settlements across the continent. Defensive outposts and a large army trained in the likeness of the rich military history of the Realm protect its borders and those residing within.

The presence of the Ashenvale to the east remains a major threat to Atral borders, and through internal and international research efforts, the King seeks to eradicate the arcanely blighted region once and for all.

## Tenets of Atralran Refounded

* Each achievement elevates you to reach higher with your next aspiration. Through determination, any journey can be completed, one step at a time.
* Even the wicked can be loyal when times are prosperous and judgements are unfailing; the truly virtuous are loyal even through hardship and misfortune.
* Your past should be embraced, for it is the foundation upon which you now build, bettering both yourself and those that surround you.

## Relationships

Atralran maintains largely cordial relationships with both of its primary neighbours, the settlements of the Lotus Basin to the west and those of the Timberlands to the east. Tensions have raised periodically with the Exegetes of Oxresh following their expeditions into the Ashenvale for sake of study and investigation, with accusations of their responsibility for the expansion occasionally levelled eastward. Nonetheless, the two regions acknowledge that without the other standing guard on the other side of the blight, containment of its magics and monstrosities could scarcely be achieved.

The productivity of the lands within Atral territory has garnered the interest of many mercantile groups, and the presence of the Crimson College of Redbloom attracts prospective students from across the continent.

## Characters

All walks of life are represented in Atralran, from aristocrat nobles clad in lightly-perfumed doublets to swineherders foraging for mushrooms and truffles with dirt caked beneath their nails. Many aspire to the title of knighthood, dedicating themselves to a cause and ideal alongside their fealty to Atralran itself, whereas those with arcane skills find easy work offering services across the region.

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