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'''Perrenland''', properly known as the '''Concatenated Cantons of Perrenland''', is a political state of the [[Flanaess]]. | '''Perrenland''', properly known as the '''Concatenated Cantons of Perrenland''', is a political state of the [[Flanaess]]. | ||
'''Geography''' | |||
Modern Perrenland is generally located in the northwestern portion of the Flanaess. It is bordered by [[Lake Quag]] to the north (though Perrenlanders consider the lake to be within the boundaries of the country itself), by the [[Yatil Mountains]] to the west and south, and by the [[Clatspur Mountains]] and the [[Vesve]] Forest to the east. | |||
Modern Perrenland is generally located in the northwestern portion of the Flanaess. It is bordered by [[Lake Quag]] to the north (though Perrenlanders consider the lake to be within the boundaries of the country itself), by the [[Yatil Mountains | |||
As of 591 | As of 591 CY, the most populous towns are [[Schwartzenbruin]] (pop. 27,500), [[Traft]] (pop. 12,000), [[Exag]] (pop. 8,500), and [[Krestible]] (pop. 7,300). | ||
'''History''' | |||
In ancient pre-history, a legendary peoples known as the [[Ur-Flan]] ruled the area now known as Perrenland from a number of powerful city-states. For reasons not fully understood, this nation faded and collapsed, leaving the region in the control of the Flan people. | |||
They mostly integrated with the [[Oerdian]] arrivals during the [[Great Migration]], although conflicts were common. Though fiercely independent, the peoples were fractured and disorganised. | |||
The | The arrival of the Aerdi from the south revealed the weakness of the clans, and the low-land areas were quickly subjugated. This state of affairs continued for centuries until the [[Relentless Horde]] appeared to the far north. For the first time, the clans unite to oust their overseers. Less than a century later, a leader by the name of [[Perren]] emerges to unite the clans and form a true government. Perrenland is named after him. | ||
Centuries later, | |||
For a full history, see [[Perrenland History]]. | |||
Perrenland | |||
'''Population''' | |||
As of 591 CY, the population of Perrenland totaled 468,000 persons, the vast majority (almost 80%) being humans of mainly Oeridian and [[Flan]] descent. Dwarves make up the next largest group (8%), followed by halflings (6%), elves (3%), gnomes (2%), and finally half-elves, and half-orcs (1% each). | |||
'''Religion''' | |||
The most popular form of worship among Perrenland's citizens is the Old Faith—the "[[Old Kerk]]" is the semi-official church of the state, and considers [[Allitur]], [[Berei]], [[Beory]], [[Mayaheine]], [[Nerull]], [[Pelor]], [[Rao]], [[Vathris]] and [[Zodal]] as part of a single pantheon. [[Ulaa]], [[Zilchus]], and [[St. Cuthbert]], though not as popular, are also worshipped with regularity. The worship of evil deities is considering heretical, although shrines and ceremonies to appease an evil god (most notably Nerull) is considered acceptable in certain circumstances. [[Iuz]], however, is considered too foul to be tolerated in any way. | |||
Perrenland is | |||
'''Languages''' | |||
The most widely-spoken languages in Perrenland include Common, Flan (in regions close to the Yatils), various Oeridian dialects, Stamtaal (creole of Common and Flan), and Dwarven. | |||
'''Government''' | |||
Perrenland is a parliamentary republic, and ruled by His Gravity, [[Karenin Weisspeer]], [[Voormann]] of all Perrenland. | |||
The national capital is [[Schwartzenbruin]]. | |||
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'''Resources''' | |||
[[ | Perrenland is noted for producing foodstuffs (mostly fish and dairy products) and copper ore. The country is also known for training and exporting mercenaries, known as the [[Pax Mercuri]]. | ||
Revision as of 02:43, 21 September 2014
Perrenland, properly known as the Concatenated Cantons of Perrenland, is a political state of the Flanaess.
Geography
Modern Perrenland is generally located in the northwestern portion of the Flanaess. It is bordered by Lake Quag to the north (though Perrenlanders consider the lake to be within the boundaries of the country itself), by the Yatil Mountains to the west and south, and by the Clatspur Mountains and the Vesve Forest to the east.
As of 591 CY, the most populous towns are Schwartzenbruin (pop. 27,500), Traft (pop. 12,000), Exag (pop. 8,500), and Krestible (pop. 7,300).
History
In ancient pre-history, a legendary peoples known as the Ur-Flan ruled the area now known as Perrenland from a number of powerful city-states. For reasons not fully understood, this nation faded and collapsed, leaving the region in the control of the Flan people.
They mostly integrated with the Oerdian arrivals during the Great Migration, although conflicts were common. Though fiercely independent, the peoples were fractured and disorganised.
The arrival of the Aerdi from the south revealed the weakness of the clans, and the low-land areas were quickly subjugated. This state of affairs continued for centuries until the Relentless Horde appeared to the far north. For the first time, the clans unite to oust their overseers. Less than a century later, a leader by the name of Perren emerges to unite the clans and form a true government. Perrenland is named after him.
Centuries later,
For a full history, see Perrenland History.
Population
As of 591 CY, the population of Perrenland totaled 468,000 persons, the vast majority (almost 80%) being humans of mainly Oeridian and Flan descent. Dwarves make up the next largest group (8%), followed by halflings (6%), elves (3%), gnomes (2%), and finally half-elves, and half-orcs (1% each).
Religion
The most popular form of worship among Perrenland's citizens is the Old Faith—the "Old Kerk" is the semi-official church of the state, and considers Allitur, Berei, Beory, Mayaheine, Nerull, Pelor, Rao, Vathris and Zodal as part of a single pantheon. Ulaa, Zilchus, and St. Cuthbert, though not as popular, are also worshipped with regularity. The worship of evil deities is considering heretical, although shrines and ceremonies to appease an evil god (most notably Nerull) is considered acceptable in certain circumstances. Iuz, however, is considered too foul to be tolerated in any way.
Languages
The most widely-spoken languages in Perrenland include Common, Flan (in regions close to the Yatils), various Oeridian dialects, Stamtaal (creole of Common and Flan), and Dwarven.
Government
Perrenland is a parliamentary republic, and ruled by His Gravity, Karenin Weisspeer, Voormann of all Perrenland.
The national capital is Schwartzenbruin.
Resources
Perrenland is noted for producing foodstuffs (mostly fish and dairy products) and copper ore. The country is also known for training and exporting mercenaries, known as the Pax Mercuri.