Kingdom of Kordon

Orthodoxy of the Holy Light

The Kingdom of Kordon is a strict feudal society which rules over the Borderlands, currently lead by King Alexandre Televara.

## **History**

### Founding

The Kingdom of Kordon was formed during the reign of Duke Alexandre Televara of the Duchy of Kordon. Following the acquisition of the Counties of Merka and Hippolytus, as well as the Barony of Odrestski, a second Duchy was formed within the Kordonian realm, and Alexandre declared himself the first King of Kordon in the year 498 A.E.

## Reign of Alexandre Televara (498 A.E. - 507 A.E.)

### Coronation to King

Following the Emperor's banishment, Kordon directed its attention to reforming the most recently acquired domains, the County of Merka and Hippolytus. The newly established Duchy of Sorland was created out of these two Counties, with Alonfso de Luna being raised from Count to the Duke of Sorland. With there now being two duchies within Kordon, the Duchy was reorganized into the Kingdom of Kordon, with Duke Alexandre Televara being crowned as the First King of Kordon. One of Alexandre's first acts as King was to establish peace between the Confederation and the Empire and its new Emperor, Alaren Bearclaw. Although wary, the Emperor agreed to terms of non-aggression and the opening of free trade and travel between Imperial and Confederacy lands.

### Flynn's War

*Main Article: Flynn's War*

Not long after the reorganization of Kordon, and the peace treaty established between the Confederation and Empire, a prominent Kordonian citizen by the name of Agrippa Deltisios had reported to the King of his sighting of the previous Emperor Flynn Stewart within an Imperial controlled settlement. To confirm this revelation, King Alexandre sent his trusted noblemen, Duke Alfonso de Luna and Baron Yaroslav Vidovich, along with their personal retinues, to ride into Imperial lands and discover the truth. After several weeks of searching, Alfonso de Luna and his household guard had discovered Flynn taking refuge within an Imperial estate nestled deep in the Highlands. Alfonso rode back in haste to Kordolinska to personally inform the King of his findings. Upon receiving this confirmation of Flynn's return, King Alexandre mustered the Confederation and it's leaders to march on Halrin. Nearly 1,000 soldiers of the Confederation were rallied to march into Halrin and seek immediate audience with the Emperor, upon its arrival the army was let into the city, once inside King Alexandre and the Confederation leadership confront Emperor Alaren Bearclaw on the steps of the Stengarian keep. Demands were made by the Confederation for the Emperor to give up custody of Flynn, however the Emperor denied having any knowledge of Flynn's location after his banishment and that he was not being harbored within Imperial territory. Unconvinced, King Alexandre publicly declared war on the Empire for the perceived betrayal and breaking of the recently established peace treaty, vowing to make the Empire pay for their treachery.

## Culture

Kordonian culture is influenced greatly by various nomadic traditions and ideas, as the people are a recently settled nomadic tribe within the past century. Valuing both personal property and responsibility, the state exists mainly as an authority on matters such as the minting of coin, and foreign relations. The commoners of Kordon are more or less expected to make their own way in life, with little to no support from the state. Even in matters such as the military, citizens of Kordon are expected to arrange for their own arms and armour for times of war.

### Social Classes

Kordon also has a distinct social hierarchy, although class mobility is possible.

#### Nobles

The nobles of Kordon are mainly ancestors of the previous tribe chieftains of the previous nomadic peoples. They are given various privileges, of these, being apart of the Duke's council, advising him on various matters of the state is among the greatest. They also have the privilege of owning serfs, which they can force to do whatever work the nobleman desires. While rare, it is possible for a commoner to be raised to nobility, but only the Duke may raise one to nobility.

#### Citizens

A man who is wealthy enough to own property, a horse, and is fully equipped for war may be granted the privilege of a citizen. Citizens have the ability to pursue their own ventures in life, with less reliance on local Nobles for living their day to day life.

#### Serfs

Serfs enjoy very few freedoms within Kordon, as they are usually in direct service to a nobleman. They are not expected to procure full military gear, as the nobleman they serve will usually provide them spare equipment for the duration of a military campaign or raid.

## Settlements and Titles

### County of Kordolinska

Kordolinska - Capital city and seat of the Dukes if Kordon

Dion Keep - Seat of power of Kordon, named in honor of Duke Nicomedes Dion

### Barony of Odretski

Vyshka Castle - Seat of House Vidovich that guards the narrow passes in the Telvran Mountains north of Kordolinska.

### County of Varnava

Lunos Keep - Seat of House de Luna overlooking the village of Varnava

Varnava - Large agricultural village along the Iskyn River, supplying wheat, livestock and wine

### County of Merka

Merka - Holy Site of the Entitist faith and major port city in the Scorchlands

### County of Hippolytus

Hippolytus - Former capital of Hippolyta, renamed into Hippolytus after it’s annexation

### County of Reveria

Danslabreche - Ducal capital of Cortarium and seat of House Laetitia

Synvuel - Farming and fishing village

## Military

   Kordonian military traditions and tactics remain largely the same after many years due to it's effectiveness in battle. Citizens and serfs levied into military service often carry both spear, axe, sabre and bow into battle on horseback, with poorer serfs usually being given lesser spare equipment and or horses by their liege lord for them to use in battles and raids. Hit-and-run skirmish tactics are commonly deployed with deadly effect on disorganized and undisciplined enemies, who often retreat under the hail of arrow fire, only to be cut down by the better equipped and trained citizen soldiers and noblemen.