Duchy of Reveria

"The Storms Are With Us" - Duchy words of honor

### Leader(s)

Duke Agustin Laetitia IV (496 A.E. - 498 A.E.)Duchess Sylvie Laetitia I (498 A.E. - present)

### Preceded by:

County of ReveriaDuchy Of Cortarium

The Duchy of Reveria is a harsh feudal society which rules over the Heartlands and Greenlands, currently lead by Duchess Sylvie Laetitia I

## **History**

### Formation

In the looming threat of the Highlands Coalition, and the rising powers of the south, the County of Reveria, and the Provence of Cellyrum saw fit to combine arms to form the Duchy of Cortarium, naming Agustin Laetitia, fourth of his name as Duke. Upon this formation, the Duchy joined the Solyrian Confederation as well.

### Reign Of Agustin Laetitia IV (496 A.E - 498 A.E)

   Upon being named Duke, Agustin Laetitia IV wasted no time in creating the Army Of Cortarium, he issued a decree that every male citizen across the Duchy would be required to train in sword, spear or bow and enter a state a readiness. This was a response to the rising tension between the Solyrian Confederation and the Highlands Empire. He authorized the construction of the city of Pecuniopolis, and devoted resources to assist in the construction of the Cellyrum Citadel. He also began to look for new ways to expand the Duchy, the Count of Cellyrum had good relations with the Grand City-state of Morioh, and Agustin rode to Morioh to speak with Henry Burton.

#### Gathering of Morioh

As the first year of the Duchy went on, it went about looking for ways to expand and unite more powers into a single entity. At the time, the Grand City-state of Morioh was neutral in the struggle between the Solyrian Confederation and Highlands Coalition. Duke Agustin Laetitia IV saw this as a great chance to bring more lands into the fold, one to rival Stengar and Kordon. Following a lengthy discussion with Henry Burton, (leader of Morioh) they came to an agreement of wine and blade. From that date forth, the City-state of Morioh became a county under the Duchy of Cortarium.

#### Kordornian-Valengian War

In the first months of 497 A.E, Kordonian claims were invaded upon by the men of Valagence. Valagence was constructing buildings on the Kordonian claimed mountains North-west of Kordolinska. When confronted by Kordonian guards, the High Lord of Valagence, Mallark Romana ran and was captured by Kordon and held with impunity inside the dark depths of the Kordonian dungeons. Duke Agustin Laetitia IV was informed on the matter when he traveled to Kordon at Duke Alexandre's request. Agustin spoke to Mallark and tried to convince him to stuff his pride and accept to the terms of Kordon. However, he would not give in. In response to this stubbornness, Kordon threatened war with Valagence unless their demands were met. Alas, the men of Valagence did not accept the demands, and war was declared, with Kordon calling in the Duchy Of Cortarium to aid them in the struggle.

### Reign Of Sylvie "The Rose" Laetitia I (498 A.E - Present)

Following the death of her father, she took no time asserting herself into Askalar, she made quick work of any doubt of her readiness to lead, when she took it upon herself to travel to Kordon, and establish herself within the Solyrian Confederation. Following her talks with Duke Alexandre Televara, she rode to the Highlands Empire to make her name known to the Emperor, Alaren Bearclaw. She made it clear there was no time to mourn her father, now was the time of action.

#### Flynn's War

Only a week after Sylvie's name day, King Alexandre Televara, and a company of his noblemen rode to Danslebreche to inform the Duchess that Flynn Stewart, the man her father fought endlessly to make sure he was banished instead of executed following a war, had returned, breaking the treaty made between the Solyrian Confederation and the Highlands Empire. Sylvie was furious at the news, and immediately called the banner-men across the Duchy, and started the preparations of war.

#### Imperial Lies and Fallacies

When the banner-men arrived, the forces of Kordon, Cortarium, Libertia and Qatal marched to Halrin to demand an explanation and the immediate handing over of Flynn Stewart. During the discussion, communication broke down, and war was officially declared.

#### The Rebellion

During the period of set up for the Siege of Galaria, the senate of Cortarium were deceived into believing that the war was unjust and only a ploy for Kordon to gain power. The Duchess denied these accusations, and with it, the senate removed her power with an unjust and rushed vote in order to back out of the war as soon as possible.

Sylvie went to her allies in Kordon, and explained the situation, and with the aid of Kordonians and Qatalians, she managed to capture all head ring leaders of the rebellion. And in front of the senate, she reclaimed her power, and destroyed the senate. Sylvie then went about restoring order in the Duchy and continuing aid in the war.

#### The Surrender

Following the Razing of Galaria, Sylvie went to overlook the capital city of Halrin. The Emperor, Alaren Bearclaw noticed her, and wished to speak with her. Without fear, Sylvie walked forward, alone, to speak with the nobles of the Empire on the bridge of Halrin. Sylvie explained how it was not worth it to continue this struggle. Both sides were tired, and Halrin did not need to become another Galaria. Alaren saw reason, and asked for an audience with Alexandre. Sylvie rode to Kordon with the news, and together with Alfonso de Luna, Alexandre Televara, and Yaroslav Vidovich, they oversaw the agreement of surrender in Halrin.

### Flynn's War

* Siege of Storr Verggr Fortress
* Siege of Galaria
* Surrender Of The Highlands

### The Northern Raiders

Following the untimely death of Tybalt De Drumon, Sylvie was invited to his funeral to pay her respects to a fellow noble. During the funeral, northern raiders of Kolgrafir attacked and attempted a raid on the settlement. Sylvie, with no choice was forced to defend Halrin.

During the battle, she fought on the bridges and cut down dozens of raiders with her Great-sword "Thorn," however, she was struck by an arrow in her side in the middle of combat, in a rush of adrenaline and rage, she removed the arrow in haste, worsening the wound. After the skirmish and the northerner's retreating, Sylvie ran to the citadel of Halrin to make sure Eria and Anastasia de Drumon were safe, upon arriving and checking on the two, the adrenaline rush passed, and Sylvie collapsed and nearly lost her life due to the loss of blood. Adrestia Laurien as well as Anastasia aided her and saved her life. Sylvie was then forced to remain in Halrin for a few months, resting and trying to recover.

#### The Final Surrender

While still recovering from her wounds, the official day of the Highlands surrender came. Sylvie welcomed the Confederation into Halrin, and watched as the Confederation take Eria de Drumon as well as Rylan Fenn away from their homes, Eria was to be wed to Drago de Luna upon their coming of age, and Rylan Fenn was a criminal, finally coming to face her crimes.

## **Army Of Cortarium 496 A.E- 499 A.E**

    The army of Rewas assembled by Duke Agustin Laetitia IV in 496 A.E, at full muster, it numbers over 1,100 strong. Making it the strongest single nation army in Askalar. The army is split into 3 detachments, Infantry, Missile, and Cavalry. Infantry and missile are made up nearly entirely by the Civilian class, with Plebs being selected to fill the ranks. Cavalry however, consists of only Noblemen wealthy enough to afford horses. The army is well provisioned and heavily armored, utilizing plate armor with chain mail and large shields to protect the infantry. The bowmen are equipped with heavy longbows that can pierce armor from great distance. The cavalry is equipped with long lances for powerful charges and a sub-detachment of cavalry utilized smaller war-bows to engage in skirmisher tactics. The army of Cortarium is a fresh force, they have only taken part in a single conflict, the Kordon-Valengian War, and participated in the only battle of the war, the Battle of Telvran Mountains. In which a detachment of cavalry led by Duke Agustin Laetitia, flanked the western side of the Valagence force, while the main bulk of the Cortarium Infantry went under the command of Yaroslav Vidovich, and assisted in the main center assault. With the combined arms of Kordon and Cortarium, the Valengians could not hold long, and the army of Cortarium had their first taste of battle and victory.

## **Culture**

The culture of the Duchy is influenced by multiple nations and peoples of the Greenlands and Heartlands. It's people enjoy the simple acts of fishing and farming, the men of all counties are trained from a young age with the blade, spear, and bow.

### Titles

The Duchy of Cortarium is split into multiple titles to ensure a clear ladder of power.

### Count

The Counts of Cortarium are nobles selected by the Duke to manage a select county inside the Duchy.

### Noble

Noblemen and women are rich and powerful individuals who own vast sums of land, their own arms and armor and can supply their own levy to the Army.

### Citizen

The citizens of the Duchy are people that own land through purchase or inheritance. They are the main body of the Army Of Cortarium.

### Serf

Serf are the peasant class of the Duchy, they work the lands for little pay but can buy their citizenship buy purchasing land.

## **Settlements and Titles**

### - County of Danslebreche - Duchess Sylvie Laetitia I

City Of Danslebreche - Home of House Laetitia and Capital of the Duchy.

Village of Synvuel - Main settlement for food production in the Duchy.

### - Count Of Cellyrum - N/A

City of Cellithius - Placed in a powerful economic position and under construction.