The Pale

The Pale (pronounced /ðə peɪl/) is an independent nation established by lone war veteran Wulfgar Ironback. It was established on August 7th, 2021, with the creation of its capital, Karthhold.

Establishment
After the end of the war between Markia and a union of Santos and Caladinia, High King Wulfgar Ironback approached the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Avaria to purchase a small island on the southern coast in order to found his new kingdom.

On August 7th, 2021, the fledgling city was founded, and it quickly grew into a thriving capital. Its eastern hold, Greywatch, was purchased from the Empire of Aristios in order to expand the kingdom's reach throughout the world of Eldham.

The C.o.A.C. Near-Miss
On September 25th, war was nearly declared between The Pale and the Confederation of Anarchist Communes over the small artificial island of New Honshu. Through diplomatic maneuvering, however, war was averted, and the territory was purchased from the Confederation for a relatively paltry sum.

The Absorption of Wolfswood
On October 29th, a treaty was signed between the Duchess Mayley and High King Wulfgar Ironback, absorbing the territory of Wolfswood into the Pale. This treaty was possible due to consent from the Kingdom of Avaria to relinquish the last of their holdings on the continent of Eldham. This territory acquisition tripled the size of the Pale, and added four new holds. The capitals of these holds are Argellis, Kar-Al-Gor, Little Saint, and Winver.

Government
The Government of The Pale is a Constitutional Monarchy led by its High King, Wulfgar Ironback. The king is supported by his executive council that supervises every facet of the kingdom, including war, culture, recruitment, and infrastructure.

Settlements
The kingdom's capital, Karthhold, was established August 7th, 2021. Its new hold, Greywatch, was established and bequeathed to Jarl Kaidus Ariano in order to represent the Kingdom's interests in the east. Argellis, Kar-Al-Gor, Little Saint, and Winver were added in the absorption of Wolfswood on October 29th.

Religion
The dominant religion of the Pale is Paleanism, a religion founded by Jarl Kaidus Ariano, who doubles as the Kingdom's Speaker of the Dead.

Geography
Both Karthhold and Greywatch reside in cold taiga environments, complimenting the Freemen's penchant for hunting and farming in the frigid temperatures that the taiga provides. Karthhold is situated on an island on the south coast of Avaria, while Greywatch is situated inland with a river connection to the ocean south of The Free States of Tortuga. The northern holds acquired from Wolfswood have a mixture of taiga, mountain, and plains biomes.

Vexillology
The flag of The Pale utilizes three colors, with dark grey and light grey being separated by a light blue stripe. A bear rests on a shield in the middle of the flag with the phrase "Morsu Resistere" listed below it, translating to "Resist and Bite!", the war-chant of the Pale.