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Grand Duchy of Dawnstar

Founded 00-00 Cycle of the Phoenix, First Era,
Year of the Emperor 431.


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Overview:
Founded in secret amidst clandestine talks between the King at that time Scrios III and Hand of the King Samaia Almandine, Duchess of the Ilmenite Coast, the Grand Duchy of Dawnstar was agreed upon as a natural evolution of the Greater Realm of Valyria and of its Valyrian Brothers and Sisters.
A small portion of Northern Perth was sectioned off and granted to House Almandine, in addition to an agreed upon portion of the lands from the Kingdom of Isilioth after a number of Royal meetings with King Isaac. Similar talks were conducted with geographical neighbour Asredai (Now Vaneth) of Hellasburg, concerning the drawing of territory lines and taking lands from the older Kingdom of Isilioth.

With the territories agreed upon and all parties satisfied with the outcomes, The Grand Duchy of Dawnstar was proudly announced in the year of the Emperor 431 as an Independent Nation under the Council of the Crowned.
From the first fortified outpost of Stromgart, the unforgiving wilderness of the new realm beckoned with potential. With sights set on becoming more than just the Hand of the King to Lord Scrios, Samaia of House Almandine took to the task of becoming worthy of the divine rights of Queenship with clear purpose. Having assembled a number of new Serf arrivals, humans Seph and Jaeger in year 445(roughly) and Dark Elf Emsa in 473, progress continues.

Early Dawnstar.
Having begun recently, relative to the ancient history of the established Kingdoms of New Hermertia and the Old World, Dawnstar is an result of decades of personal sacrifice and diplomacy between House Almandine and the native Aethen (Snow Elf) clans that roam the hinterlands in remote areas of Hermertia. Since before the founding of Strongart, the first presence of the Dawnstar by non natives, there were delegations sent out headed by Duchess Samaia. Her half Aethen, half human status did not deter her from attempting to bring together her people from both sides of her heritage to live in peace. First contact was a result of living relatives having a connection with House Almandine, Samaia's Aethen father was brought in to devise a strategy to bring a peaceful resolution to the coming of her people. Eschewing diplomatic and military assistance from the Royal House of Perth, it was decided that a
more tactful approach with Almandine family members or only the closest Human advisors to attend meetings with various clan chiefs. Not every meeting was peaceful, with tempers flaring at the peoples of an 'outsider' nature wishing to stay within ancestral Snow Elf lands, Samaia sustaining more than one injury in the process. Such hostility did not deter her, knowing that if she could bring peace to the obscure and relatively isolated people of what is now known as Dawnstar then a larger vision of peace could be possible in the Empire.
Having accomplished a version of her ideal for her new nation, Samaia visited in year 436 to bring her House's naval genius to the Southern Ocean, completing a ship and travelling into Gallen on its maiden voyage, cementing good relations with the nascent Eastern Duchy of Wysteria. ....

Looking to the Future:
The people of Dawnstar now tolerate the presence of a number of Humans in amongst the people of House Almandine and their followers, and after fire and blood and heated exchanges, an accord was drawn up. The peoples of Dawnstar were convinced that should the barbarian hordes of Khabranth ever become unstable following a power vacuum from one of their great Warlords passing away or disappearing, then there should be be a safeguard in place to stand against them. Reluctantly agreeing that having a member of Valyria as an ally and close geographical neighbour, the Aethen welcome the construction of fortifications to defend their heritage.
Aiming to become a member of the Council of the Crowned, Samaia Almandine wishes nothing more than for peace and prosperity for her people, Aethen and human, and to preserve what makes the Aethen unique. Ties with the Grand Duchy of Dôr Eryn, under Lady Aeries Rua, formerly under Atryl Rua, have been expanded further, bringing the two cultures together.

Valyrian Brotherhood:
The Greater Realm of Valyria is made up of a number of separate Realms, Perth, Valtoros and now the addition of the new nation of Dawnstar. Having proven her worth like her forebearers, Sameria her mother and Sir Digby Wellington many years prior. Being a Sister of Valyria affords her protection and respect of the other Valyrians, bringing a solid presence to an untamed and wild part of the Empire.

Important Persons:
With the arrival of Serfs Seph, Jaeger in roughly Year 445, they are some of the few humans who are permitted to reside within Dawnstar. and Serf Emsa in Year 473, whose rare Dark Elf lineage makes many of the Aethen unweary, has been provided citizenship despite this. Samaia states that Elven-kind should stand together, citing survival of the species, and thus has been granted clemency.
Archibald, the legendary scholar and magus who served Sir Digby Wellington, has a descendant, also of the name Archibald, who has faithfully preserved the tradition of his forebearers, in serving the Royal House of Perth and now Dawnstar.
Samaia's father, who has since become increasingly venerable in his advanced age, was instrumental in the founding of Dawnstar.
Samaia's Cousins, on her father's Aethen side, have children of their own, and who have grown into capable adults by now, Samaia as of the end of 00-08 is 87 years old, and has been ensuring her heir will be suitable replacements for her eventual retirement.
Samirah, the youngest child on the Almandine side manoeuvred her siblings and relatives to the point that she is the most suitable candidate to replace Old Samaia.



Close Allies of Dawnstar:
Freyr Eberhartd, heir to the Throne of the Royal House of Perth.
King Kyn of the Royal House of Valtoros.
Duchess Aeries Rua, of Fichina.
Duchess Asredai of Hellasburg.


Counties founded in chronological order:

- Kaltdvanne. (roughly translates as cold shore.) Included in Dawnstar borders, integrated Sir Digby Wellington's first settlement into the new Grand Duchy.

- Stromgart. Built with construction assistance from King Scrios III.

- Syvaa Quarry . (lit. Deep in Dawnstar Aethen tongue)

- Frysthaemm. (lit. Frozen Port in Dawnstar Aethen tongue) Co-Build with Ferris Felandrison of Perth.

- Koinia. Co-build between the people of Hellasburg and Dawnstar, with people from all across the Empire providing assistance.

- Frostfall. Future Capital of the Grand Duchy.

- Seph and Jaeger's County. (Unnamed as of yet)

- Tuluria. Newly arrived Serf Emsa's County.

- Etsiä. (lit. Seek, in Dawnstar Aethen tongue). Vahnic Exploration Company Outpost in Mountains

- Port Kaltamerri. Ocean going, international Port for Dawnstar.

Planned Counties:

- Slayers Guild Hall. Cooperation from Casadian branch of Slayers to complete this project.

- Canal Link with Northern Khabranthian Ocean in North Dawnstar.

- Co-Build with the people of Hellasburg under Duchess Vaneth, including Vegueros.

- Religious sites for Creeperism

- Dawnstar Ancestor Worship Sites

- Aedifican's Guild Hall locations.

- Naval Base/Trading Hub. for introduction of Dawnstar Navy and Merchant Navy.

- Skyfire Guild locations

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