Principality of Arkhalesk (Golden Empire of Toscov)

The **Principality of Arkhalesk** was a subdivision within the Golden Empire of Toscov. Seated in the ancient city of Arkhalesk itself, the Principality was one of the more troublesome for the Empire, as it sought the most independence of any of the Toscovish Principalities.

Arkhalesk was the Golden Empire's most northeastern and usually one of the coldest provinces of the Empire. It bordered the Principality of Trestovo to the northwest, the Principality of Kinzova to the southwest, and the Endless Ocean to the east.

## History

Arkhalesk and its surrounding area, formerly belonging to the Human Kingdom of Arkhalesk, were conquered by the Human Kingdom of Toscov, which reformed itself into the Golden Empire in 17 AW. Ultimately, the old borders were almost perfectly restored, with the Principality of Arkhalesk being allowed to be ruled by a local noble house: House Volkiva.

Arkhalesk's geographical isolation due to the Kinzovan Mountains to the southwest meant it was left to fend for itself during the Sixth Plague of Ihyll. The area would later be conquered by Rebel Prince Zhincis during the War of the Fifteen Princes. After the war ended, Zhincis was pardoned and granted the Principality in exchange for peace. However, when Ludimik II forbade Zhincis from adopting a lowborn as an heir, he broke away from House iz Toscov and instead founded House iz Arkhalesk, driving a further divide between the Principality and the larger Empire.

In the coming centuries, Arkhalesk would become the most independent and – arguably – the most troublesome Principality within the Empire, as House iz Arkhalesk constantly defied the Emperors. The area largely developed independently, mostly focusing on economic growth from the many ore veins that were hidden underneath the Principality, which allowed it to develop a major mining industry.

Arkhalesk would ultimately be invaded by Blue Skull during the Five Kings' Invasion of Toscov. Blue Skull, lacking a homeland to call their own, remained in the territory after the War finished, forming the Kingdom of Avateaux, which would lead to the dissolution of the Principalities of Arkhalesk, Trestovo, and Kinzova.

## Princes of Arkhalesk

* House Volkiva
	+ Kusma I, 20-22 AW
	+ Kaziuf I, 22-26 AW
	+ Yukus I. 26-30 AW
	+ Onma I, 30-34 AW
	+ Okus I, 34-37 AW
	+ Ki I, 37-38 AW
	+ Artule I, 38-53 AW
	+ Ikovon I, 53-88 AW
	+ Yukus II, 88-96 AW
	+ Gavre I, 96-98 AW
	+ Irilil I, 98-113 AW
	+ Vissil I, 113-120 AW
	+ Okus II, 120-156 AW

* House iz Toscov / House iz Arkhalesk
	+ Zhincis I, 156-173 AW
* House iz Arkhalesk
	+ Vera I, 173-214 AW
	+ Lavtey I, 214-251 AW
	+ Okimir I, 251-274 AW
	+ Zhincis II, 274-309 AW
	+ Rollaniy I, 309-345 AW
	+ Krakentiy I, 345-385 AW
	+ Ror I, 385-415 AW
	+ Krasmian I, 415 AW
	+ Kanza I, 415-423 AW
	+ Zteya I, 423-452 AW
	+ Rorovik I. 452-500 AW
	+ Ludimik I, 500-513 AW
	+ Dolyona I, 513-549 AW
	+ Krigomir I, 549-598 AW
	+ Aloyo I, 598-619 AW
	+ Krigomir II, 619-630 AW
	+ Okimir II, 630-643 AW
	+ Lenyov I, 643-665 AW
	+ Zhincis III, 665-679 AW
	+ Zhincis IV, 679-723 AW
	+ Dolyna I, 723-744 AW
	+ Ziamir I, 744-788 AW
	+ Damor I, 788-828 AW
	+ Ror II, 828-857 AW
	+ Zhincis V, 857-869 AW
	+ Mateya I, 869-875 AW

## Locations

* Arkhalesk - Capital city.
* Volkiv - Major town, seat of House Volkiva.