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== History and Rumors == | == History and Rumors == | ||
The | The Dragonsong Dominion, which originally covered the whole island of [[Corsain]], was formed by Christopher Brant from the several smaller [[states]] that were present on the island at that time; just a few years before the return of [[Sinthar Bloodstone]]. Before this, Corsain consisted of several smaller [[realms]] with similar outlooks and culture. In 1338, Christopher, an honorable swordsman and brilliant politician, convinced the last of the rulers to adopt his code and join his realm. | ||
At that time, the [[Rohden Alliance]], a defensive naval alliance consisting of all the various realms on Corsain and [[Tilmar]] had already been formed. Dragonsong, of course, remained a member. | At that time, the [[Rohden Alliance]], a defensive naval alliance consisting of all the various realms on Corsain and [[Tilmar]] had already been formed. Dragonsong, of course, remained a member. | ||
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Since 1408, Alexander's rule has led Dragonsong on a road of recovery. A diminished population, despite the sadness it implies, is easier to provide for than a larger one. Among his first actions, he redistributed the diminished land among the loyal nobility and new vows of fealty were sworn. An unexpected boost to the renovated sense of national pride is that now the population has an enemy to despise and no effort is being spared for the rebuilding of Dragonsong. | Since 1408, Alexander's rule has led Dragonsong on a road of recovery. A diminished population, despite the sadness it implies, is easier to provide for than a larger one. Among his first actions, he redistributed the diminished land among the loyal nobility and new vows of fealty were sworn. An unexpected boost to the renovated sense of national pride is that now the population has an enemy to despise and no effort is being spared for the rebuilding of Dragonsong. | ||
== Military == | == Military == | ||
The [[Dragonsong Code]] is best reflected by the realm's army, stationed near [[Fort Dragonsong]]. During the division, their loyalty was evident as all the soldiers migrated toward the old country, bringing their families with them, leaving a deficiency in the new land, quickly filled by lighter troops. | The [[Dragonsong Code]] is best reflected by the realm's army, stationed near [[Fort Dragonsong]]. During the division, their loyalty was evident as all the soldiers migrated toward the old country, bringing their families with them, leaving a deficiency in the new land, quickly filled by lighter troops. | ||
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== Notable People == | == Notable People == | ||
Alexander Court - Current [[Dominus]] of the | Alexander Court - Current [[Dominus]] of the Dragonsong Dominion and Paragon of the Code (1371-, rule: 1394-). Eldest son of Sikander Court (1340-1392, rule: 1380-1392) and grandson of Alastair Brant (1321-1380, rule: 1365-1380). Alexander was brought up during the golden age of Dragonsong, where the navies and armies of the land were at its height. This age ended with Bloodstone's invasion of 1392 when his father was unceremoniously executed in front of the domina and their daughters along with all the heads of noble houses that were in Western [[Gate]] at the time. Luck would have it that Alexander and his brother Marcus were abroad signing strong treaties with the [[realms]] on [[Mistone]] and [[Dregar]]; so when news of the attack reached them, they were the first to call out for help and bring together armies to retake the land from the invaders. | ||
A strong willed but wise man, a renowned swordsman, and a good leader, he has in his brother his highest councilor. His ear, though, is in the population; Alexander takes great joy in mediating or judging cases of the simple folk. He has been married to Domina Lucia since 1398; together they have four children, Sander (heir, 1402-), Lucilla (1405-), Tullius (1408-) and Arrieta (1410-). | A strong willed but wise man, a renowned swordsman, and a good leader, he has in his brother his highest councilor. His ear, though, is in the population; Alexander takes great joy in mediating or judging cases of the simple folk. He has been married to Domina Lucia since 1398; together they have four children, Sander (heir, 1402-), Lucilla (1405-), Tullius (1408-) and Arrieta (1410-). | ||