Galland

**Galland** is a kingdom in the realm of Allward and currently ruled by Queen Erida of Galland.

## General Information

The demonym and language is Gallish. The sigil is a roaring lion on a green background and their colors are green and yellow. The capital is Ascal.

The Gallish describe their kingdom as "the glory of Old Cor reborn." Corranport is a port city, a smudge on the map. It's Ascal without a palace, gardens, or well-to-do citizens. If most of the criminals in the world live in Adira, the rest live in Corranport. Ascal is four days from the Madrentine border near Rouleine. It is covered by forested hills and leads down into another river valley. Rows of Gallish castles are built up along the river. One of these is Castle Vergon, which guards the valley of the Rose River, known as Riverrosse in Madrentine. Castle Herlin and Castle Loth are twin shadows at either end of the horizon. The belly of Galland is a sleepy land, well patrolled and protected by the vast kingdom. The borderlands between Galland and Larsia are not one of wilderness. instead, an hour's ride in any direction will bring travelers to a farm, castle, or village.

Corayne an-Amarat describes Galland as an empire in all but name, fat and sated, its borders far-flung. Its interests lay mostly in growing wealth the easy way: through trade, tariffs, and subjugating. The captains of Galland's fleet are easy to bribe. The personal knights of the ruler are called the Lionguard. The Lionguard wear ceremonial golden armor and bright green capes. Galland has a massive army. The First Legion is composed of ten thousand soldiers and is normally stationed at the capital forts, but has recently joined the Third Legion. The Third Legion is stationed along the border with Madrence, among the forts and castles, and is composed of ten thousand soldiers. Half a day's ride north of Ascal is Canterweld, where a standing army of ten thousand is kept.

Sirandel is the Vederan enclave in Galland. It is located deep in the Castlewood. The demonym is Sirandels. The sigil is a clever fox and the color is an iridescent purple. The Elders of this enclave generally have red hair and pale fox-like faces. Ridha of Iona describes them as hot-blooded. Its city is one of immortal splendor that was grown as much as it was built. The palace is made of trees, rivers, forest meadow halls, and root vaults. It is ruled by an elderly male Monarch.

Most of the Gallish people are fair-skinned and pale-eyed. Like the other kingdoms of the northern continent, Galland is not known for its skills in medicine. Their doctors still practice bloodletting and there are superstitious moon healers. Queen Erida's grandfather was the last conquering king of Galland. However, there were skirmishes and border disputes during the reign of King Konrad Righand III. For example, he won a victory near the Rose River's north branch, claiming a valuable pass into Calidon. There were riots after King Konrad Righand III died due to opposition to a girl, his daughter Erida, assuming the throne.

## Known Locations

* Ascal
* Corranport
* Badentern
* Canterweld
* Gidastern
* Sirandel
* Castle Vergon
* Castle Lotha
* Castle Herlin
* The Castlewood
* The Great Lion River
* Mirror Bay

## Known Inhabitants

* Queen Erida of Galland
* Andry Trelland
* Rian Konegin (formerly)
* Valeri Trelland (formerly)
* Tedros Trelland
* Bella Harrsing
* Grandel Tyr
* Davel Monne
* King Makrus
* King Konrad the Great
* King Konrad II
* King Konrad Righand III
* Queen Alisandra Reccio
* Lord Heralt Konegin (formerly)
* Sir Edgar North
* Sir Raymon North
* Sir Eiros Edverg
* Sir Hyle of Gilded Hill
* Sir Otton of the Castlewood
* Sir Tibald Brock
* Sir Konrada Kain
* Sir Emrid
* Sir Welden
* Lord Otto Thornwall
* Lord Ardath
* Lord Derrick
* Lord Okran
* Dr. Bahl
* Karl Daspold
* Margit Harrsing
* Fiora Velfi
* Countess Herzer
* Joeld Bramble
* Rye
* Pole
* Percy
* Rowanna of Sirandel
* Marigon of Sirandel
* Arberin of Sirandel

## Trivia

* Gray is the royal color of mourning in Galland.
* Noble Families of Galland include Thornwall, North, and Tyr. Each family has its own emblem. The Norths, for example, are a silver falcon on a bright red background. The Tyr family emblem is gray and sky-blue check.
* A famous battle is Gallish history is the Battle of the Lanterns, which was between Galland and Larsia. The only woman to serve in the Lionguard, Sir Konrada Kain died defending her king in this battle.
* Their inns are called brewhouses.
* Galland is based on the Holy Roman Empire.

## References

1. ↑ *Realm Breaker*: pg. 250
2. ↑ https://vaveyard.tumblr.com/post/653461411865952256/deepocean-the-realm-breaker-map-is-incredibly