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The Kingdom Of Routé


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Overview

Routé started as a small seaside settlement by a group of weary sailors that consisted manly of warriors from different walks of life, thousands of years ago. Slowly, they began building a community which eventually blossomed into the kingdom it is today. The Routens are rich in culture, they belive that your neighbour should be treated as your family and one hand feeds the other. They are a giving people but are very strict when it comes to tradition. One of the biggest festivals in Routé is the Lilly of Lights Festival. People of neighboring kingdoms even flock to experience it.
The Routens are also known to be fierce warriors who still practice ancient ways of war which many only now hear of in stories, they are also clearly marked via facial tattoos [ reffered to as markings ] as they move up into the ranks.

Political Facts

Government: Monarch , Currently ruled by Esmerelda Sophia Le Roux
Primary Language: Common Tongue
Defenses: Adequate Navy, Fearsome warriors ( armor made of leather )
Primary Exports: Wine, Timber and Wheat
Primary Imports: Silver, Coal

Known Organizations: Perfugae
The Perfugae is a small organization in Route that is set up to help in assistance with Refugees that have found the Kingdom as their safe-haven. They assistance in financing for those that wish to start a business that is believed to be a success. A hostel is also in place for those who have not yet found permanent accommodation.
The Perfugae also deal with any xenophobic matters that may arise withing the Kingdom or its borderlands.
The head of the organization is Duke Oran and his wife Duchess Sabene who found much help through the organization in their early years.
Unknown Organizations: Ferox Feminarum
Who are they?
The Ferox Feminarum is a secret group of women whom exclusively serve the ruling Monarch of Route.
They are highly trained warriors and trusted allies.
What do they do?
They act as spies, running in different political circles acting as courtesans.
They are barely ever seen in the castle and when meeting with the queen, not even the palace mice know about it.
Who knows about them?
The ruling monarch, Esmeralda.
Where are they stationed?
Various kingdoms that pose as threats to Route.
The Membership
The Ferox women are In mortal years they all represent the ages of 18 to 28 and can only join by the queens approval after arranging a private meeting with her, the discretion in which this happens also plays a large role in who is accepted

Region

West of the Gulf of Ryt
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Size

Population roughly between 8000-10 000
Primary Occupants: 60% Human, 15% Elven, 5% Dwarf, 20% Other

Siduale & Colours


Royal Colours: Emerald and Gold
Siduale: White Dragon surrounded by lillys on a sea of ombré blue
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Architecture

The majority of the kingdom in built out of sandstone. The kingdom is spacious and from the back is hugged by beautiful mountains and thick forest lining whilst the front kissed by the ocean

A sight to see when in Routé would be the 'Shield Wall'. The shield wall is located at the side of the Kingdom closest to the mountains, this wall is exactly as its name states and is a large sandstone structure covered in the shields of Routen soldiers who have fallen in battle with their names engraved underneath, among them is the shield of Prince Phillip, the brother of Queen Esmeralda who was meant to take the throne after their late father.

Military

Route is also known to have one of the most intense training regimes for young warriors and only train those in sacred Routen combat once seen worthy through a series of trials. As warriors move up in the ranks their achievements and rank is shown via tribal marking on their face, neck and upper body.

Whilst they navy is strong, their warriors are almost unmatched and are known for their bravery.
When it comes to weaponry they stick to the classical sword but it is not scarce you will see a member wielding an ax or spear, especially on the battle field. While they are skilled every militant has their weakness and Routé's happens to be their archers.

Indigenous Fauna

Méchantâ Wolves
Many believe them to be spirits that followed the original settlers of Routé on their trip across the seas and seemingly remained in Routé and took it apon themselves to become spiritual protects and many believe, physical when the time comes

These "Wolves" are only ever seen in pairs and only appear at the Lilly Of Lights Festival and when looking for them they can be seen standing upon rooftops watching the festival below.
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Garnet Dragons

Garnet Dragons are tiny version of their magnificent, 'normal sized' cousins.

They are friendly in nature and personality represent a mixture of playful puppy and affectionate cat.

This sub species was unfortunately not dealt a generous hand when it comes to intelligence but they make up for it in cuteness overloads.

Garnet Dragons are not hard to spot in Routé as they roam the streets. They can also be kept as pets.
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Wars

Like any kingdom, Routé has faced its fair share of wars and battles - the most recent being; The Battle Of The Bay.
This battle occurred when raiders from the sea docked in the Kingdoms harbor, their ill intentions were quickly made clear and the battle spanned over three days as by the hour more of the invaders ships began to pull into the bay. The fighting moved constantly between the waters and the land, the end all occurring in the kingdom itself when the invaders leader was slain by King Rowen Le Roux. Unfortunately, Routé's victory came with a cost, among the lives lost of their own people was King Rowens son and heir.

Lifestyle

Routens pride themselves on being a self-sufficient people. With furs being a popular part of Routien attire, and their armor made of leather, the hunters go into their own forest in search of bears and elk, it is very seldom that hunters come back empty handed.

Their farm land are also rich in nutrients, producing some of the highest quality cotton ( which aids in the production of some of the finest silks in north Epressa ) and an abundance of wheat alongside rich vineyards.

People Of Note

Ashende Wegtoll
Played By:
Rank: War Chief
Age: 50s
Race: Human

Ashande plays the roll of Chief, he is the head of all the Routen Warriors & is a very respectable man, he had a seat on the royal council & was a close companion of the late King Rowen

Baerick Le Roux
NPC
Rank: Duke
Age: 50s
Race: Human
Relation To Monarchy: Brother of late King Rowen

A political threat to Queen Esmerelda, Bearick thinks she is unfit for the throne and wishes to over throw her. He is the mastermind behind most assasination attempts on the young queen.

Shelia Le Roux
NPC
Rank: Duchess
Age: 30s
Race: Human
Relation To Monarchy: Wife to Bearick

Sheila has little interest when it comes to her husbands vie for the throne.
She is happy as long as the wine and gold keeps flowing.
Completely uniterested in her husband she spends most of her time on luxurious travels and fooling about with servent boys.

Messande Suprium
Played By: NPC
Rank: Court Mage
Age: unknown
Race: Elf

Killian Grey
Played By: alphabunny
Rank: renounced
Age: 23
Race: Human
Relation: cousin to Esmerelda, son of Misha

Misha Le Roux
Played By: NPC
Rank: Marquess
Age: 60s
Race: Human
Relation To The Monarchy: Brother of; Late King Rowen & Bearick; father to Killian Grey

Misha supports his younger brothers vye for the throne.
Regarding his son Killian, he allowes him to do as he pleases but will use him to undermine Queen Esmerelda.
Morgatta
Played By:
Rank: Most respected scholar, council member.
Age: unkown
Race: Druid

Ancient druid who runs the royal scholar centre. Bearly speaks, main forum of communication is either smiles or frowns. Very little is known about Morgatta but he has been in Route since the first monarch reigned
Mantanee
Played By: NPC
Rank: Council Men
Age: 70s
Race:
Respected Scholar
Madam Delequar Ville
Played By: NPC
Rank: Duchess, Council Women
Age: 80s
Race: Human
Married to Lameer, dislikes Esmerelda, feels she lacks etiquette. Is a snob.
Lameer Ville
Played by: NPC
Rank: Duke, Council men
Age: 80s
Race: Human
Married to Madam Delequar. Much to his displeasure, he serves queen Esmerelda but wants to see one of her uncles on the throne.

Genasi Ediel
Played By: NPC
Rank: Treasurer, Councilmen
Age: 50s
Race: Human
Does not have any quarrels with the current queen but he does not like change.

Other important community members such as traders and shop keepers can be found in discord extra lore ( linked below ) and are all adoptable besides:

Bean Of Beans Tavern aka Ol' Bean


References

More Lore
Discord Extra Lore
Threads featuring Routé
Welcome to Route (Closed but incomplete)
En Route (closed but incomplete )
Queens, Politics & Pirates ( on going )
Dangerous Contents (on going )

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