Konungsríki af Sigland

The Konungsríki af Sigland, also known simply as Sigland, is a nation established in Eldham. It was founded by Hoskerrr and Curtis1919 and is currently led by the Konungrs Cam & Riley. The state-sponsored religion is Ættaðr.

The Konungsríki af Sigland, derives from the people of Sigla, a people from religious legend, they are also the people that still occupy their ancestral lands. Sigland itself is on the far eastern shore of the continent Leifmyrr. They share a border with Tortuga and the Mercurian Republic. They also share a border with Bernard Land.

Horskjarrfjord, The capital city of Sigland’s foundings is based on religious myth from the state-sponsored religion Ættaðr. The city was strategically planned within a mountainous region and is well known for its grand mine in its northern mountain.

History
Before the founding of Sigland, the Sigla Tribes inhabited the far reaches of the world. Living off the sea rather than the icy land upon which they lived. They stayed there until the winters grew too harsh until finally the Sigla were forced into a Great Migration to Eldham where the King of the tribe Hoskerr, founded the settlement of Horskjarrfjord and named the land around it Sigland.

After a couple of months of Sigland growing and acquiring lands such as Fornheimr and Myrkvidr, Hoskerrr their king suddenly disappears without a trace. When their leadership disappeared the entirety of sigland was thrown into utter chaos and all of the members went missing. After seeing the chaos engulfing their once great land Cam the last Jarl left at the time took control of Sigland and made a deal with their ally and neighbor Rodinnbrok to become a protectorate state until they could find their leader. After this deal, all of the members of Sigland became inactive for a 2 months period.

Then Suddenly after a proposal from the Mercurian Chancellor at the time Merc, Cam once again became active and recruited the former Karl, Riley, to join them as the second Konungr. After leadership was restored, Sigland declared its independence from Rodinnbrok and became a vassal state of the Mercurian Republic to help Sigland rebuild its lost land and money. But this newfound help was not to last. Only a few days after becoming a vassal state, Merc the Mercurian Republic chancellor was accused of funding a revolution in Rodinnbrok and resigned from their position immediately. After the news of this reached the Konungrs they unanimously decided that they were once again going to declare independence, and decided that since Sigland was not involved with the Revolt they did not want to go to war with their former protectors that they would declare independence and stay neutral.

Social Statuses
Konungr - The Kings of Sigland, the Konungr is who all men, women, and children swear allegiance to and their word is absolute when it comes to matters involving Sigland. This position may be held by one or two people, depending on the lineage of the royal family. When two Konungrs rule, one is responsible for internal affairs whilst the other external. This bond must be strong and is crucial to the stability of the homeland.

Jarl - Jarls are Third only to the Law Speakers and Konungrs. They are responsible for not only the matters in their cities, but also are responsible for helping with issues involving the entirety of Sigland. At the top of the Jarls is a Lawspeaker who is second to only the Konungrs themselves and is and is an elected official put in place by the Jarls.

Karl - Karls the backbone of Sigland. They are the merchants, bankers, farmers, and warriors. They are the free peoples of the land, and a few may even rise the ranks to nobility. All Karls are expected to join into a war effort if asked by their Jarl or Konungrs. Similar to the Jarls, The Karls vote to elect a Karl to rise to the position of Jarl and become that town's Lawspeaker. This is the rank most new citizens start as, but it may vary depending on the conditions of recruitment.

Thrall - Thralls are the lowest members of Siglandish society, and they are forced to do the grunt work in Sigland that no one else wants to do. Becoming a Thrall is the result of being dishonorable and or breaking the law, they serve the person which they dishonored by committing a crime. If The crime was against the nation itself if the action was no singular person, then they will be drafted into the servitude of whatever project needs them most. However, They could be freed by their masters at any time. Or they could even buy their own freedom from the state and become a citizen or leave the nation entirely.

The Law
All Crimes are to be brought to the Konungrs and they will either judge the case themselves or defer the case to a Jarl or other trusted political member. The Person put in charge of the case is a representative of the people and the state and decides the outcome and penalty, the most common being a fine or forcing them into thrall-hood. Should this verdict be disputed, the accused party has the right to appeal their case directly to the Konungers for a fee. Additionally, all free men are legally allowed to request a holmgang, which is a duel between the accuser and the accused. The winner is considered to be in the favor of the gods and thus is labeled the innocent party.

Current Settlements

 * Horskjarrfjord- Capital City (Konungr Riley, Konungr Cam.)


 * Fornheimr- Large Village (Konungr Cam)