Arlenian Redemption League

**The Arlenian Redemption League** is sworn to restore the Old Kingdom of Arleans in the name of the Felled King from the brutal Curse of Malite that has seeped into the land to ravage it with Undeath. It is primarily based in the Fortified City of Thoraholm.

This Organization is a central presence in the Campaign "Where Shades Rule"

## The Founding

After the initial Fall of Arleans, what remained of the Arlenian leadership and Kingdom was in complete disarray and their neighbour Kingdoms were not even yet sure they were safe from the oncoming onslaught of whatever had just been unleashed in Arleans.

There was a moment of pause as the curse took hold in the countryside as the survivors realized they had reached safety on the very fringe of the Arlenian border with Iellas. There a young noble woman called Rosetta Paolure would mark the first monument that would become the centre of a sporadic effort to create a temporary settlement for the exiles. Lady Paolure's drive naturally formed the survivors around her as she lead the effort to not only create shelter but also defences and a plan of action should the Dead follow. She called to the other Nobles to help them set up a leadership and sent word as fast as they could to the other Kingdoms calling for aid.

This would lead to the Founding where the Nobles would come together to declare their hope, the hope of a League of Arlenians dedicated to the Restoration of the Kingdom.

## Establishing an Army

   Thankfully by the grace of the Divines many survivors did survive the initial fall despite the catastrophic death count. Among the survivors many were put into artisan work, culture preservation and most importantly the formation of a new Arlenian Legion. This first Legion would not be the last as it was followed by other Legions not just populated with Arlenians but volunteers from across Mundassia who wished to push out the Curse of Malite including many pilgrims who came out of a sense of a Holy Duty.

While not nearly as strong as the Army that was lost, the survivors and new volunteers would be brought under officers who did have experience and drilled the new army into being a real force. One Legion was followed by another as Mundassian aid also allowed the Exile population to explode as the League poured over with money from the panicked Royal Courts hoping to stave off the Curse by funding the Arlenians.

## The Council

**Lady Rosetta Paolure** - The widowed wife of Lord Julius Paolure. She is the mother of three deceased children and now she keeps largely to herself now well over the age of 100.

**Margrave Hestole Dandry** - The once active military leader now is too infirm to lead his troops in battle. He now stays in Thoraholm where he oversees new recruitments, Council meetings and political strategy.

**Duke Lucien Penac** - Lord Penac is the highest ranking Noble from Arleans left with the exception of those claiming to be of Royal descent and rightful claimants to the Throne. Penac spends most of his time in Arleans itself and commanding one of the largest forces of the Living in fighting Malite's forces.

**Baroness Triany Belegny** - Her ladyship acts as the appointed Treasurer of the League and largely manages the Exile economy to help make up for the huge expenses incurred by the League. As a result, most of her time is spent in high company wooing investors and dignitaries.

**Lord Sorel Lomassier** - The Young Lord recently succeeded his Father on the Council after his passing in battle. In truth, the roles on the Council are not hereditary but it was no secret that his father had largely left his Council duties to his son and had made a good impression despite the unorthodoxy of his role in the League.

**Count Anthelme Halassey** - The only other noble to remember a time before the Fall, Count Halassey was but a boy at the time he was forced to flee his ancestral home of Grille. In his pursuit to liberate his boyhood home he has always lead his troops in the field and has never missed a Council meeting.

**Baron Amedee Duranas** - Lord Duranas is largely never in Arleans as he acts the League Representative across the Kingdoms and Nations of the world. A fairly old fashioned individual most of his life has not known the horrors of Arleans and has a very easy time rubbing elbows with the High Society of any place.

**Countess Eugenie Vizin** - Lady Vizin spends most of her efforts trying to balance the League Council as its present Chairperson. She is of an even temperment and never raises her voice. She is a significant political player although the conniving of politics sometimes takes her out of the spotlight to places unknown.

**Baron Alois Rassegny** - Baron Alois is one of the Warlords in the field who simultaneously holds a Council seat. Rassegny is perhaps the most questionable figure who is always a results based leader with methods being a factor of only political or strategic concern. He is fairly open and honest about this simultaneously earning respect and derision.

**Baron Elliot Abalet** - Abalet is the most significant administrator of Exile civilian affairs outside of the Redemption War. A man dedicated to Cultural preservation and strictly enforces the Law of Thoraholm and the Arlenian Settlements in the Blightlands for the sake and safety of the citizens under his care.

## Strength

At the time of the Year 422 of the 3rd Epoch, the League claims a Force of up to 100,000 soldiers active within Arleans which is to this day the largest force in all of Mundassia only matched closely by the Forces of Dedrokh.

Their forces include the assistance from large Mercenary Companies present in Arleans in service to the League through Contract such as:

* The Jingo Legion of the Sallow Standard
* The Brittlespear Company
* Heroes Reclamation Organization
* The Hallowed Helix