Kingdom of Katheria

"With great honor, truth, and strength we will thrive like a rose!"

The Kingdom of Katheria is a monarchy in the northern regions of the land. It it lead by her majesty Maria Chapelle, they pride themselves on craftsmanship, architecture and their large production of bread, wine, and cheese.

## **History**

### Founding

**658 A.E.** After a vicious plague wiped out Lady Maria's home country, she took to the sea to find new lands to claim. Following several months of travel across the deadly seas, Lady Maria and her people arrived upon the shores of a strange new land. After scouring the wild for several weeks, she claimed the Northern Land by Lake Katheria to be the birthplace of the Kingdom of Katheria in honor of her mother and father.

**658 A.E.** The City of Katheria was founded. The local lake was named Katheria, after Queen Maria's mother.

**658 A.E** Monsieur Ryker recklessly dragged Katherian soldiers into the massacre of Draekon. This event almost brought Katheria to ruins, but it was by the grace of Queen Maria and the Gods that the nation rose from the ashes and become a thriving nation again.

**660 A.E.** The village of Valience was constructed. The Moonstone Brewers guild was founded.

**661 A.E.** The Battle of Northholm took place resulting in a Katheria victory. This would then lead to the unfication of the north under Katherian rule.

**662 A.E.** Einar Osluf enters a marriage union with Maria Chapelle. Resulting in him being crowned King.

## Reign of Maria Chapelle (658 A.E. - 662 A.E)

**658 A.E.** Founded the Lordship of Katheria, named after **her mother. She named the Lake Katheria.**

**659 A.E.** Following her coronation she elevated the Lordship of Katheria to the Kingdom of Katheria.

**660 A.E.** Founded the village of Valience.

## Reign Of Maria Chapelle And Einar Osluf. (662 A.E - Present)

**662 A.E.** Maria Chapelle and Einar Osluf enter a marriage union. Putting the Kingdom of Katheria under both their rule.

## Culture

The Katherian people value honesty, hard work, and community. Most of the citizens work together to help achieve their goals in life, and you can find most of them spending their evenings in the Dairymaid Tavern. Katheria also has a functional guild, The Moonstone Brewers, who prioritize teaching people how to produce the fine red Katerian Wine. Most citizens follow the Amnora Imani, and weddings occur in the outdoor wedding venues in Valience or Kaihemetu. It is tradition for couples, or the recently married, to visit the old willow tree to carve their names into the tree. It's believed that those who cut their names into the tree will have a long and blessed relationship.

## Military

The Kingdom of Katheria army in time of war is composed of mostly conscripts and volunteers from the cities and surrounding villages. Some choose to join the military full time. Resulting in the towns guard. Full time members of the military through combat prowess and experience are given a chance to join the royal guard. Which in times of war is doubled as a shock Calvary unit whose job is to demoralize and push through enemy positions. Although not a part of the royal guard, a small unit of swift spear horsemen also ride with the Katherian army, this is credited to Einar Osluf, from his time in the horde he understands the importance of having mobile horsemen in open fields.

## Settlements and Titles

Katheria-Capital of the Nation

Valience- Lumber & Farming Village