Redwain

Coat of Arms depict the Red Lion of The Mountain

### Anthem

Redwain is a Princedom in the north of Moro. Redwain is known for its rich aesthetic history, fierce competitions, romantic theatre, exquisite vineyards, and chivalrous knights. Redwain is ruled by Grand-Prince Josse II, a young prince who has inherited the princedom from his famous father Josse the Red. Redwain is bordered by Morwyr and Vurbrannt to the east, Warrendeep to the North and Hadak Ura to the south. Redwain uses the Redweni Floren as its national currency.

## Culture and Religion

Guided by their patron god Calabor, the god of justice and chivalry, the people of Redwain pride themselves on the righteous manner in which their home is ruled. The Red Knights are fierce devotees to Calabor and his just ways and while they are not at war they patrol the lands in search of those in need. The Red Knights do this duty out of the pureness of their soul and to accept payment would betray their oath to Calabor. Because of the astounding deeds the Red Knights perform within Redwain and in distant lands they have risen to celebrity status. Even in distant and discrete lands stories often arise of a family member or friend who was saved by the knights long ago. Almost everywhere you go you will find traces of the knights, usually in the form of roadside memorials with offerings to Calabor thanking them for their heroics. In the month of Calabor festivals in The Red City are thrown in honour of them. Starting on the first day of Calabor and lasting one week is “Grape-Knight Day”, where the Red Knights return home and rest for the week and go into hiding. While the knights are hiding in the city they adopt a disguise, usually wearing wigs and adopting a new persona. During the festivals, the townspeople search the town in search for the hidden knight amongst them. When the think they have found the knight, they shower him in grapes revealing him to the whole city. After such a festival the Knights are usually entirely stained by the grapes and so if they go the whole festival without being found and are clean of grape stains, they get to get a free barrel directly from the royal winery, which is usually exclusive to the prince and his close relatives.

           The people of Redwain are bound in a caste system they call ‘Renom’. The Renom system goes from 1st Renom to 10th Renom. 1st Renom is the reserved for the Prince, his heir and consort while 10th Renom is usually as a form of punishment after a severe crime. Renom dictates your sense of respect within the nation and its purpose is to inspire its people to be competitive and become the best they can. Renom is something you inherit, so by garnering respect in your life by creating something the people appreciate your new Renom will be secured for your future descendants. Increasing your Renom is a slow and challenging process and for example a baker of the meagre 7th Renom could increase his Renom by creating a new recipe of bread that shocks the nation of Redwain which he would be rewarded with the new rank of 6th Renom. Increasing your Renom is a once in a lifetime achievement and anyone who has achieved this more than once is usually extremely successful. To have a chance of the most revered and world famous tournament, ‘Le Tournoi du Céleste’ which is held during the convergence of the moons which happens on the 30th of Velern where all the moons are the biggest and brightest they will be all year, you must be at least 5th Renom. The ruby, emerald and sapphire moonlight of the trinity moons merge to create a stunning silvery glow that brings illumination back to the darkness for 5 hours under which the contestants compete in various games all throughout the day and night followed by immense revelry.

## Peerage of Redwain

#### Aldéric, Duke of Courroux

Aldéric is the current Duke of Courroux, a southern duchy, with ties all the way back to Milton the Red, founder of Redwain. Aldéric's house claims direct descent from the legendary slayer of the Red Lion, and strives to continue the legendary figure's legacy. Aldéric's great-grandfather is Chosen Father Iscander, the spectral religious head of the faith of Calabor.

#### Hélène, Duchess of Charlotte

Title is currently held by Duchess Hélène of Charlotte a sorceress and high-priestess of Meriala. The Duchess of Charlotte is a patient and wise noble who dedicates her life to protecting Redwain through her religious teachings. She is the steward of The Infinite Mazes of Margot as the temple falls within her lands. She protects this site, and contributes to its upkeep with coin earned from her taxes.

#### Voltaire, Duke of Roland, Lord of the Red Knights

Title is held by the Lord of the Red Knights, Duke Voltaire Du Colline. Duke Voltaire is a legendary and highly decorated general. Duke Voltaire is the most prestigious of the Dukes of Redwain and he is well known throughout Moro. He is said to be the one of the most chivalric knight to ever have lived, and one of the greatest Red-Knights. He is a paragon of faith for Calabor and countless faithful look towards him for his virtuous ways. He is the Hand of Calabor, wielding the immensily powerful weapon Prix du Sang in service to the Golden Judge.

#### Julian, Duke of Larenz

Duke Julian of Larenze is a wrathful, impetuous and controversial noble. He is by far the wealthiest of the Dukes and the richest man in all Redwain. The Fortuso Bank —which he has inherited from his grand-father, the founder— has granted him immense wealth and influence throughout Redwain and much of the Carcainian League. The vast majority of the coin which travels through Redwain inevitably finds its way in the vaults of the Fortuso bank and then into the grubby hands of the indolent Duke Julian.

#### Océane, Duchess of Rosso

Océane Purplemane, Duchess of Rosso rules over the island duchy off the western coast of Redwain. Duchess Οcéane is a leonin woman of great excentricity and is somewhat of a national celebrity. She owns and runs the Casa de Fieras, an impressive menagerie where some of the world's most exotic beasts are put on display for eager spectators. The Casa de Fieras hosts annual festivals where their most impressive animals are paraded around the island accompanied by singing and dancing with the largest and most spectacular taking place on the 26th of Meriala. Océane's husband is a prominent Red-Knight who trains war lions and war elephants hand picked from the offspring of the menagerie beasts.

## Notable People

* Grand-Prince Josse II
* Josse the Red
* Lady Milicent the Red
* Milton the Red
* Rela the Red
* Lord Voltaire Du Colline
* Monsieur Lorenze Du Aubemoux of Larenz
* Francisco Di Lapazzi
* Leo the Unlanded
* Monsieur Perceval Du Aubert of Chaleur