Although much of the kingdom is held directly from the Crown, five Dukes hold vast portions of the kingdom. Four of these have further subfeudinated their lands to Earls or Barons. In addition, several Earls and Barons hold their lands directly from the Crown.
In the individual listings below, subfeudination below the level of Baron is not listed. All great Lords have landed knights at their call.
Royal Domain
In addition to the great Dukes listed below, the following feudal lords owe allegiance directly to the King.
Subfeudination:
- Brendlemarch (March – includes Lonase Keep. See Particular Jurisdictions for more information.)
- Brun (Barony – includes the town of Brun)
- Gracht (Barony – includes Castle Gracht)
- Kisra (Chartered Free City)
- Melet, Vale of (Halfling province held by the King as “Sovereign of Melet” and administered by the Sheriff of Melet – includes the towns of Kilead and Landow)
- Orofoss (Barony – includes Orofoss Castle)
- Parduss (Chartered Free Town)
- Stor (Barony – includes Storrin Keep)
- Wercher (Chartered Free Town)
Religious Sites under Royal Protection: Kannet Abbey (the True), Springhollow Abbey (the Caregiver), Wythan Abbey (the Caregiver).
Other Settlements: Arroy (town), Castle Bodriar (Royal Castle), Chelmouth (Royal Castle), Chiternes (town), Royal Darvin (Royal Castle), Ryddichar (Royal Castle)
Bapar, Duchy of
Rich, sprawling duchy on the western frontier. Its capital, the ancient and mysterious city of Fangaerie, is second only to the King’s city of Kisar in population and wealth.
The Duke himself is one of the richest men in the kingdom, and his power rivals that of the King. Two of his vassals, the Earls of Reyifor and Taria, are great lords in their own right.
The Royal House originated in Bapar about two centuries ago, and the current Duke of Bapar is a distant kinsman of the King.
Subfeudination:
- Arz (Barony – includes town of Arz)
- Barsuk (Earldom – includes Barsuk Keep and town of Caldinstar, held by the Baron of Caldinstar)
- Melatar (Earldom – includes town of Artal; see also note at the bottom of the Government page)
- Reyifor (Earldom – includes Frandor Keep and towns of Sabden and Vew)
- Stoly (Barony – includes town of Stoly)
- Taria (Earldom – includes towns of Agarsta and Varturus)
Other Settlements: Diodora (keep), Fangaerie (city).
Cambenet, Duchy of
Bleak northern Duchy centered on the castle of Cameliar and containing the infamous Chartered Freetown of Lambor.
Subfeudination:
- Carduell (Barony – includes Carduell Castle)
- Lambor (Chartered Freetown)
- Ketter (Earldom – includes town of Nene)
Other Settlements: Cameliar (keep), Carohage (keep), Tibruit (town)
Silver Hills, Duchy of the
Dwarven Duchy located in the northwestern corner of the kingdom, in and around the Silver Hills. Rich in metals and stone, the Duchy imports much of its food and cloth.
Subfeudination: None.
Other Settlements: Azar Khim (keep), Grom (Dwarfhold), Kor Doral (Dwarfhold), Kor Narid (Dwarfhold), Markihm (keep).
Sinadon, Duchy Palatinate of
The Palatinate of Sinadon is almost a realm within a realm. The Duke of Sinadon holds courts, appoints sheriffs for Magounshire and Devennshire, and runs a chancery just as the king does.
See Particular Jurisdictions for more information.
Subfeudination: None.
Religious Sites under Protection: Lantill Abbey (the True)
Other Settlements: Carlion (keep), Devenn (town), Magoun (town), Porrin (castle).
Tanelorne, Duchy of
Wealthy agricultural Duchy in the west. The Duchy produces grain, wool, cattle, and beer for export. The Duke’s sophisticated court at Herester is the envy of the kingdom’s nobility.
Subfeudination:
- Galvor (Earldom – includes town of Galvor)
- Gomeret (Chartered Freetown)
- Marthen (Earldom – includes Abrennen Keep)
Other Settlements: Herester (town), Wuerens (town).
