Kingdom of Daelyria

for the second High Kingdom of Daelyria, see Second High Kingdom of Daelyria The Kingdom of Daelyria was a nation founded after the Attack on Kush by the fleeing Kushite citizens. (partially outdated)

Founding Myth:
After the Attack on Kush, a small group of citizens from the Republic of Kush, tired of the raidings and the war, banded together and escaped from their old home to found a new one at a place very far from from their old roots. These four original founders were: TheUnburnt__, Strivers, DuskShard, and Beastfrog. They seized the holdings of the natives of the land as their established the Daelyrian Kingdom.

Creating Roots:
After founding the city, Lord Strivers and King Unburnt started construction on a fortress as a royal residence for the High Princes/Masters. It was a old and distorted building made of cobblestone that was of great use till its demolition in 01/05/2021 to build a new royal palace for all nobility. King Unburnt also built a wall around the tiny village (now known as Old Town by the citizens) to keep monsters away. High Prince DuskShard built many things, including the Mage's Tower, and the Lighthouse around this time.

Sterling Crownlands
For a long time, the Daelyrians feared the Sterling Crownlands as they were in the heart of the fallen nation. After a small negociation, with King Unburnt, High Prince DuskShard and the Crownlanders, Daelyria entered the federation gladly and were a part of it for many months till its fall.

Colonization
After the Daelyrians fully covered their home island with their capital city, they went out in the sea to settle new places and established the city of Illerya, founded by Lord MidnightStarss, who renounced his title of Duke of Illerya later on. Illerya quickly grew into a large city around its Shadow Tower (owned by High Prince DuskShard). The title of Duke of Illerya is now held by Duke LeFr.

Another colony established by Daelyria is Ollerya, which is more of a underwater stronghold then a city itself, still being a valuable place for the nation and a center of its infrastructure advancements (train line). However Ollerya has suffered from inactivity since, and the claim was deleted, leaving the settlement in ruins.

In the following summer the Nation experienced a massive boom of population. The territory became more and more densely urbanized. In the northern region Nelond and Hayat fromed, and the letter got in trouble with its neighbours. At the same time the city of Islerion stagnated and was robbed by Bandits. All this led up to a secession movement of Nelond and Hayat, together called Halond. They elected the former duke of Islerion, Miksa Silverhand, as their "emperor". Due to the skills of the daelyrian goverment a war could be prevented and in negotiations another big diplomatic and political project; The northern peace council.

This was a ambitious project to unite the Nations of Astoria, Daelyria, Baykonia and probably some others into one Nation.

Government
After escaping from Kush and forming Daelyria, they heard the call from Arrax, the King of the Dragon Gods, granting the Four Founders the Blood of the Dragon and the divine right to rule the kingdom. The monarchy was divide between the four founders, with TheUnburnt__ keeping the main title of King and the other holding the title of High Princes, forming what's now known as the High Daelyrian Council, with the addition of a elective role as representative of the people, called Master of Representatives. The King later formed the Noble Council:

Daelyrian Council With the Daelyrian Council for nobles, King Unburnt established the Daelyrian Senate for all citizens matters. There is also the Royal Council composed only by high nobility (Royal family and the High Princes)

Nobility:
The Daelyrian nobility is divided in three tiers: Draconian, Regal and Grand. Draconian is exclusive to the founders of the kingdom, regal is reserved to Grand Duchies rulers, and Grand is reserved for the other levels of the nobility after Grand Duke.

The titles are:


 * King/Queen
 * High Prince/High Princess
 * Grand Duke/Grand Duchess
 * Duke/Duchess
 * Marquis/Marchioness
 * Count/Countess
 * Baron/Baroness

The noble houses in Daelyria are:

The Blackfyre Sword:
Its the sword forged by Daemon I himself. Its been a family heirloom ever since, passing on to every leader since them. Its a sign of legitimacy and power of the Blackfyres.

Dark Sister Sword:
Its the sword forged by Dusk Synderys, dated since the Foundation. Its one of the most prized heirlooms from the noble house.

The Crownlands
The Crownlands are the capital region administered directly by the King and royal family. It includes the city of Daelyria, the capital, as well as the island of Islerion (previously Haven) as well as the underwater city of Ollerya. It is mostly covered in ocean. It is well developed, though lacking in space.

Illeryon
As the capital city of Daelyria was full, the city of Illerya. It is ruled by the family of Petaryn, currently led by Grand Duke LeFr Petaryn. The regional capital is Illerya, the largest city in the Kingdom. It is as well developed as Daelyria, at least within the city. The rest is covered by wilderness. It contains many of the most important buildings for the nation, such as the Tower of Shadows.

Vhagaryon
Vhagaryon is the newest and second most populated Grand Duchy, currently ruled by Grand Duke Tonic Mihale (Tonic88). It's main holding is the fortress of Vhagaria, named after the goddess of war, Vhagar.

Duskyon
Duskyon is the fourth and the largest of the Grand Duchies. It is ruled by the Synderys family. There are three settlements, one of them a ruin (Tessaronia), the small town of Toussaint and the proud Daelyrian stronghold of Duskopion has recently boomed and a Town formed

. The area is mountainous, covered with dense forests and soaring peaks.

Ravgaard
Ravgaard is unique amongst the duchies in the way that it was originally not part of Daelyria. It joined as a semi-autonomous region on the 29th of may 2021. Since then it's two towns, Mitropoli and Ravgaard, have peacefully submitted. It is an archipelago consisting of around 20 islands, many of them very small. It is ruled by the Maas family.

Locations
Here are listed important locations in Daelyria:

The Black Palace:
Its the royal residence of the Blackfyres. It is a large palace, made out of blackstone, that holds the Daelyrian Throne, the Daelyrian Senate, the High Council chambers, a library, a private temple for the royal family and the high princes, and has the capacity to hold all nobles and a few guests. Its the largest structure in the city. Built by King Unburnt. Demolished.

The Lighthouse:
Its the tall building with a large flame on top, made out of andesite and stone bricks. Its the tallest structure in the city. Built by High Prince Dusk. Demolished.

The First Temple:
A temple dedicated to the Fourteen Gods of Draconism. Built by King Unburnt. Demolished.

Library of Daelyria:
Its a beautiful building made out of sandstone. Built by High Prince Dusk.

Capital Port:
Its the largest port in the nation (for now, the port in Illerya may be larger in the future). Built by King Unburnt and High Prince Dusk.

The Tower of Shadows:
Is one of the residences of the Synderys family, fully made by blackstone, it is the tallest building in the nation by far. Built by High Prince Dusk.

Ollerya:
Ollerya was a small outpost/colony which suffered from inactivity.

Islerion:
Its a distant island in the sea, containing a castle called Haven. It serves as the residence of the Silverhand family.

Vhagaria:
A new city on the eastern mainland that is ruled by Grand Duke Tonic. It consists of 2 walls, inner and outer. The inner wall area has the castle, church and barracks. Outer wall area has houses, shops, small farms and taverns. Outside of the walls is a massive farm and a windmill. It has its own Military Unit, the 4th Legion.

Duskopion:
A booming town with a castle ruled by Lord Dietrichs. It consist of a surrounding Wall, a Fortress Complex in the East, a small Academy, and a own Military Unit, the 3rd Legion.

Draconist Pantheon
After the Enlightenment of the Dragons, the Founders started worshipping Fourteen Dragon Deities.