Ulsland
Overview and History
Ulsland is a kingdom build, quite literally, on a much older foundation. The Pliunis cat-folk who dwell there pass down legends that the great, black castles greeted those fleeing Alfar subjugation. Part fortresses and part cathedrals, these became key strongholds for the Pliunis. Though they eventually conceded annexation due to fatigue and wavering supplies, the ancient structures had become ingrained into their society. Those clans which claimed the castles gained great power and prestige, and rebuilt them as their seats of power.
Ulsland is based around three different castles, spread across the savanna north of Lanreath. Castle Ulsland sits in the west amidst the nation’s major city, and serves as the royal family’s home. The current King, Ignil II, holds power with the support of dozens of noble families, including the mystically-disciplined Paladins. Traditionally, the Duke of Ulsland serves under him as seneschal to the city and the lands, and thus holds considerable sway over the kingdom’s policies. To the east, Castle Ilswis cits in amid several hills, ruled by the Duke of Ilswis. Though not as powerful as Ulsland, the discovery of a new gold mine has given birth to a bustling boom-town within Ilswis’ governance, and has given the Duke considerable influence in the Royal Court.
Finally, the castle, situated in the northern regions near the mountains, is a special case. Unlike the other two, this structure stands unoccupied – at least, by any Pliunis residents. Dubbed Castle Larna, the structure rises above tangled brush teeming with giant boars, its dark walls showing unnatural resilience despite their age. Attempts to settle there were met with harsh conditions, mostly from the native Ogre-drakes and the various boars, wyverns, and giant-mawed Bulettes. During the Necromantic War, an agreement was brokered between the Ogre-drakes and the Ulslanders, and the former serve as weapons of war. The only traces of civilization remain the massive stockades, where the local wildlife is bred to fight in the Ulslander war machine.
The strange castles have taken on a religious significance to the Soreism-practicing Uslanders, who honour the spirits of their creators as if they were own people. This worship has waxed in recent years, with several cults reported to be led by the ghosts of the mysterious creators. These have not been substantiated and are scoffed at by most local scholars as folk superstition.
Though they were within close proximity to their cousins in Lanreath, Ulsland declined to join with the League during the Necromantic War. They instead formed their own defense, bolstered by armoured Bulettes laden with archers, and armies of knights mounted upon savage dire-boars and high-flying wyverns. They have remained independent to this day, embroiled in their own internal politicking, particularly that between the two Dukes.
Domains
Ulsland Province
Countryside: 10 (2 Food, 100 Gold)
Ulsland (City): 50 (-5 Food, 1000 Gold, 250 Mana, 30 Books)
Castle Ulsland (Keep): 30 (- 1 Food, -100 Gold, 250 Mana, 10 Books)
9 Common Draft, 3 Noble Draft
= 90
Calla
Countryside: 10 (2 Food, 100 Gold)
3 Common Draft
= 10
Renton
Countryside: 10 (3 Food, 150 Gold)
Denna (Town): 10 (-1 Food, 200 Gold, 10 Books)
Major River: 5
5 Common Draft
= 25
Hencer
Countryside: 10 (2 Food, 100 Gold)
3 Common Draft
= 10
Dorwen
Countryside: 10 (2 Food, 100 Gold)
Dorcil (Town): 10 (-1 Food, 200 Gold, 10 Books)
5 Common Draft
= 20
Calla
Countryside: 10 (2 Food, 100 Gold)
3 Common Draft
= 10
Larna Wilds
Wilds: 5 (50 Gold)
Stockades: 10 (-1 Food, 25 Beasts)
Castle Larna (Ruined Keep): 15
No Draft
= 30
Darso Wilds
Wilds: 5 (50 Gold)
Stockades: 10 (-1 Food, 25 Beasts)
No Draft
=5
Shining Hills
Hills: 10 (150 Gold)
Ilswis (Town): 10 (-1 Food, 200 Gold, 10 Books)
Gold Mine: 10 (250 Gold)
Castle Ilswis (Keep): 30 (- 1 Food, -100 Gold, 250 Mana, 10 Books)
3 Common Draft, 2 Noble Draft
= 60
Telon Mountain Range
Mountains: 5 (50 Gold)
Celsen (Town): 10 (-1 Food, 200 Gold, 10 Books)
Levistone: 10 (10 Levistone)
Fortifications: 10
2 Common Draft
= 15
33 Common Draft
5 Noble Draft
Totals:
Food: 1
Gold: 2800
Mana: 750
Beasts: 50
Books: 90
Levistone: 10
Military
Totals
Race: 5 (Beastfolk- Celerity)
Military: 100 – 25000
12X Pikemen: 324
15X Skirmishers: 800
15X Archers: 675
12X Halberdiers: 1200
10X Sharpshooters: 1050
5X Orion Guard: 875
10X Heavy Cavalry: 2400
8X Sky Cavalry: 2470
5X Foot Knights: 1800
5X Chevaliers: 2250
2X Paladins: 1140
2X Red Knights: 1080
1X Masters (300)
6X Adepts (450)
4X Falconet Battery: 340
2X Demi-culivern Battery: 340
1X Bombard Battery: 330
3X Pack Train: 60
4X Bulette: 1080
5X Ogre-drake: 1900
4X Sloop-of-War: 660
4X Merchantmen: 1260
2X Frigate: 1710
1X War Frigate: 955
Pikemen
Militia: 0
Pike: 12 Gold
Lameller: 15 Gold
=27
Upkeep: 3
Skirmishers
Militia: 0
Crossbow: 10 Gold
Broadsword: 25 Gold
Skirmisher Armor: 10 Gold
Light Shield: 5 Gold
=50
Upkeep: 3
Archers
Militia: 0
Longbow: 15 Gold
Sidesword: 15 Gold
Skirmisher Armour: 10
=45
Upkeep: 3
Halberdiers
Men-at-Arms: 50 Gold
Halberd: 35 Gold
Lamellar: 15 Gold
=100
Upkeep: 3
Sharpshooters
Men-at-Arms: 50 Gold
Alfar Longbow: 30 Gold
Sidesword: 15 Gold
Skirmisher Armour: 10 Gold
=105
Upkeep: 5
Orion Guard
Men-at-Arms: 50 Gold
Halberd: 35 Gold
Enchanted Partial Plate: 35 Gold + 30 Mana
Common Magic: 5 Books
= 175
Upkeep: 5 Gold, 3 Mana
Heavy Cavalry
Men-at-Arms: 50 Gold
Broadsword: 25 Gold
Plated Mail: 25 Gold
Full Shield: 10 Gold
Giant Boar Mount: (Common Beast): 8 Beasts (Why won’t you Die?!)
Battle Plate: 50 Gold
=240
Upkeep: 13
Sky Cavalry
Men-at-Arms: 50 Gold
Arbalest: 20 Gold
Broadsword: 25 Gold
Plated Mail: 25 Gold
Wyvern Mount (Exotic Beast): 16 Beasts (Flight)
Improvised Weapons: 4 Gold
Skirmish Plate: 25 Gold
=309
Upkeep: 21
Foot Knights
Knight: 200 Gold
Greatsword: 75 Gold
Brute Force: 50 Gold
Partial Plate: 35 Gold
= 360
Upkeep: 16
Chevaliers
Knight: 200 Gold
Longsword: 50 Gold
Full Plate: 60 Gold
Full Shield: 10 Gold
Giant Boar Mount: (Common Beast): 8 Beasts (Why won’t you Die?!)
Battle Plate: 50 Gold
= 450
Upkeep: 24
Paladins
Knight: 200 Gold
Thundering (Sorcerous) Warhammer: 20 Gold + 40 Mana
Embodied Superheavy Plate: 100 Gold + 100 Mana
Full Shield: 10 Gold
Noble Magic: 20 Books
=570
Upkeep: 16 + 15 Mana
Red Knights
Knight: 200 Gold
Longsword: 50 Gold
Full Plate: 60 Gold
Arbalest: 20 Gold
Wyvern Mount (Exotic Beast): 16 Beasts (Flight)
Improvised Weapons: 4 Gold
Skirmish Plate: 25 Gold
= 540
Upkeep: 32
Masters
30 Books, 150 Mana (300 start)
Upkeep: 10 Gold + 20 Mana
Adepts
5 Books, 50 Mana (75 Start)
Upkeep: 3 Gold + 6 Mana
Falconet Battery
Small Artillery Carriage: 10 Gold
Falconet: 75 Gold
Upkeep: 8 Gold
Demi-Culivern Battery
Medium Artillery Carriage: 20 Gold
Demi-Culivern: 150 Gold
Upkeep: 15 Gold
Bombard Battery
Large Artillery Carriage: 30 Gold
Bombard: 300 Gold
Upkeep: 30 Gold
Pack Train: 20 Gold
Bulette
Common Giant Creature: 20 Beasts
(Armour)
Buffer: 50 Mana
War Howdah: 30 Gold
=280
Upkeep: 20 Gold
Ogre-Drakes
Common Giant Creature: 20 Beasts
(Crushing Strength)
Artisan Melee Weapons: 80 Gold
Siege Plate: 100 Gold
=380
Upkeep: 20 Gold
Sloop of War
Air Boat: 1 Levistone + 30 Gold + 30 Mana (85 start)
Falconet: 75 Gold
Wood Cladding: 5 Gold
=165
Upkeep: 10 Gold + 5 Mana
Merchantmen
Air Galley: 2 Levistones + 50 Gold + 75 Mana (175 start)
Falconet: 75 Gold
Wood Cladding: 10 Gold
2X Increased Cargo Space: 30 Gold, 1 Levistone
=315
Upkeep: 13 Gold + 10 Mana
Frigate
Skyship: 4 Levistones + 125 Gold + 150 Mana (375 Start)
2X Culivern: 400
Reinforced Wood Cladding: 80 Gold
=855
Upkeep: 50 Gold + 24 Mana
War Frigate
Skyship: 4 Levistones + 125 Gold + 150 Mana (375 Start)
Bombard: 300
2X Falconets: 150
Iron Cladding: 100
Heavily Armed: 30 Gold
=955
Upkeep: 56 Gold + 24 Mana