Third Kingdom of Grand Castell

[Last updated on April 25th, 2024]

The Third Kingdom of Grand Castell is a nation on Abexilas situated on the Northern peninsula of the central continent of Talasi. The Kingdom shares borders with the nations Rethia to the North, Yimmu-Audal beyond the Western mountains, Ghami and the Ordrétat of Yvres to the South.

Amongst the six Castellan nations on Abexilas, Grand Castell is the mother nation of all who call themselves Castellan.

Etymology & Symbolism
The word "Castell" is one tied to a great historical package which predates Stoneworks itself, its meaning is speculated to stem from "steward of the castle," which reflects the significance attributed to castles. As such, the one who governs the castle holds sway over the land. Its inhabitants, known as Castellans, thus refer to the residents of the castle.

The flag of the kingdom painted in green, black and white

Founding
The nation was rebirthed upon the creation of the capital, Saradímas, meaning “City of the King” in the Castellan language and is located within the barony of Basáras.

Amidst the glatiation of Rathnir, departing from the frozen tundras of Sparwood and the industrial heart of the central continent of Alteniquia on Rathnir, green sailed corsairs embarked on their journey to Abexilas in their quest to finding a new home. After months of travel, the fleets of Castellan nations would find themselves mostly separated, following encounters with foreign vessels and land obstacles along the way. The Grand Castellan fleet first reached the Southern continent of Halinn; however, upon approaching, they were turned away by a fleet of foreign ships. Nevertheless, the Grand Castellan fleet would manage to reunite with the Yvresian vessels and remained together until ultimately reaching their destination upon their arrival the shores of the Northern peninsula of the central continent of Talasi in the autumn of 365 TE.

Treaty of Stemma
[February 1st, 2024]

This non-aggression pact united the five Orthodox nations of the time: Grand Castell, Yvres, Lyskyrja, Kezias Eskabírei and Nebulonia. This treaty marked the establishment of the Orthodox Sea, an alliance comprising nations that adhere to the teachings of the Orthodoxy of the Light Incarnate. Named "stemma," this treaty aims to unify all Orthodox nations into one great family, destined to endure for centuries and be inscribed in the annals of the world's History."

Geography
The mainland of Grand Castell is characterized by vast expanses of savannahs and plains, comprising approximately 32% sannavah and 24% plains interspersed with dense forests which cover 19% of the land. Furthermore, 12% of the mainland's landmass comprises barren, rugged mountains which includes 5% snow-capped peaks, with the highest natural peak reaching a staggering Y-level 286. The remaining 6% of the landmass features biomes such as beaches.

‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‣‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎Taneleth (: Prophet above)
This connotation was given to this barony, most notable for its high peaks which comprise the tallest natural point within all Castell as well as having a religious site resting atop the barren mountains.

‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‣‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎Sikyas (: Chicken leg)
Named after the island which was shaped like a chicken leg

Castellan Culture
Castellans greatly cherish their values of valor, bravery, and honor, seeing them as duties they owe to their families, nations, as well as to their traditions and ancestry. This reverence for their history has allowed their culture to become deeply rooted and extend far beyond the boundaries of a singular Castellan kingdom.

Originally nomadic following the collapse of the ancient and forgotten First Kingdom of Grand Castell, they would later recoalesced into an organized group following the founding of the Second Kingdom by Skavier the Third, who would later be granted the epiteth of "The Unifier". This cohesion persisted through the Third Kingdom and into the other Castellan nations.

State Religion
The nation of Grand Castell exclusively adheres to the Orthodoxy of the Light Incarnate as its sole faith, venerating Meep Sanguine, the savior of Grand Castell and the holy furnace. Consequently, the construction of religious structures is limited to those associated with the Orthodoxy of the Light Incarnate. However, the nation allows its citizens to exercise freedom of religion.

Notable Events
[None as of the last mofidication of the Wiki]