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Original creator is FF Fanatic 80. Current government type is a limited monarchy. No official religion. Currency is the zante. Predominant resident race is [[human]].
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[[Category:Nations_of_Igala]]
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[[Category:Nations]]
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{{Infobox_Country|
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expert = [[User:Besyanteo|Besyanteo]]|
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native_name = Kingdom of Baron|
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common_name = Baron|
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image_flag = Flag_fffanatic_baron.gif|
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image_map = Map_baron.gif|
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official_languages = Common|
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capital = [[Baron Castle]]|
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largest_city = |
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government_type = Parlimentary|
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leader_titles = High Councilor|
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leader_names = |
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population = |
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sovereignty_type = Settlement|
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established_events = |
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established_dates = 2189 BT|
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currency = Zante|
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religion = None|
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footnotes = |
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===Briefly===
  
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Previously an absolute monarchy, Baron's government began to shift to a more democratic form of government starting about 400 years ago, after the unfortunate event which took place in the Mist Village during the [[Time of Twilight (Baron|Time of Twilight]].  The new government allowed the people to elect a council of advisers. While originally having no direct power, the council has since grown in power and importance; now, the monarchs must have the approval of the council before any kind of law or declaration of war can be made.
  
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=== Brief Overview ===
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Baron serves as a center for commerce and is largely an open nation, welcoming strangers, trade, and travel.
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Previously an absolute monarchy, Baron's government began to shift to a more democratic form of government starting about 400 years ago, after the 'War of the Crystals.' The new government allowed the people to elect a council of advisors. While originally having no direct power, the council has since grown in power and importance; now, the monarchs must have the approval of the council before any kind of law or declaration of war can be made.
 
  
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Baron serves as a center for commerce, and is an open, friendly nation, largely welcoming strangers, trade, and travel. One important aspect of current day Baronian politics is the debate over airships, however.
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===History===
  
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After the war era 400 years ago, many of the kingdom's airships were either remodeled for peacetime transport or completely scrapped. Many in the nation feel this was a huge tactical mistake, leaving Baron's defenses open for invasion, while others feel that the air force should be developed in order to allow for greater travel, trade, and communication between Baron and other nations. Others, meanwhile, feel that the nation needs to maintain their limited number and use of airships as a sign of goodwill toward other nations, while still others argue that there should be no airships, calling them a "cursed" invention of man and a bane to society.
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The validity of Baron's history before 1150 EP is highly debated by historical scholars in the nation. Many believe some of the 'accounts' of the past are nothing more than legends, or embellishments of important, but not quite 'mystical' events. One should take any 'information' from that period with caution.
  
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Baron isn't completely without military clout, however. One example of military training still prevalent in Doma is seen in the dragoon forces, trained largely in Cain Citadel. Baronian dragoons are one of the few dragoon 'families' to remain loyal to Ryuugami, the dragon goddess, after her apparent and mysterious disappearance from Gaera several centuries ago. Even now, the dragoons maintain a respect for dragonkind, from whom the dragoons largely receive their powers; many dragoons worship Ryuugami, and occasionally the more devout actually make pilgrimages to the Temple of Ryuugami, in the Shuman mountain range west of Riva.
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====Timelines====
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=====[[Age of Enlightenment (Baron)|Age of Enlightenment]]=====
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* 2189 BT -- Odin first appears to the people of what would later be known as Baron. This period of time is referred to as the [[Age of Enlightenment (Baron)|Age of Enlightenment]]. Some of the clans, believing him to be some form of demon, leave through caves in the northern mountains. They settle in the lands later to be known as [[Mist_Village|Mist]].
  
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Besides the airships, another sticky point in Baron society concerns the territorial status of the village of Mist, located in a mountain enclosed valley north of Baron. There are some villagers who still despise the Baron Monarchy, due to a disastrous attack during the War of the Crystals period; officially, however, Mist is part of Baron, and most of its inhabitants recognize such.
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* 2100 BT -- In order to teach the following generations the ways of combat, Odin orders the construction of a training facility in the eastern desert lands. This location would come to be known as [[Fort Lancet]].
  
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Baron does not have any kind of 'officially' sanctioned religion. However, there are two more common forms of worship native to the area. One is worship of Odin, who was viewed as the Baronian God of War and Death before the 'War of the Crystals' period. Very few still pay homage to this deity today; however, a shrine in his honor is said to exist behind Baron Falls, north of the Capital. The other 'religion' is more common among the summoners of Mist, who meditate and look to Leviathan, called 'King of the Seas' by the summoners and more commonly known as 'King of the Summoned Monsters' by other Baronians. 'King of the Summoned Monsters' can be considered offensive by some summoners.
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* 1189 BT -- Odin tells his followers that soon, he must leave this world. As his last act as leader, he orders the construction of a great palace for the clan's future leader. He also begins the process of testing the clans via several trial and tournaments to determine who should rule in his absence.
  
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One of the most important, typical, and popular bits of Baronian folklore is the Baronian Legend. The legend details the 'War of the Crystals' from 400 years ago. It tells of the defeat of a master daemon who threatened the safety of the world by four Baronians (King Cecil, Queen Rosa, Engineer Cid, Dragoon Kain) and one denizen of Mist (Summoner Rydia), then a separate nation. While some of the legend has been confirmed through historical records, much of the story is questionable. Historians are in constant debate over how much of the legend has been muddled, embellished, and improvised over time; one of the more commonly debated points is the claim that Cecil and his party traveled to the moon itself to fight the daemon, Zeromus."
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* 1188 BT -- Baron is founded, named for the clan victorious in Odin's trials and tournaments. [[Domanus]], one of the original contenders for power, and his clan leave Baron, discontent with rule under the Baron clan.  This period would come to be known as the [[Age of Discovery (Baron)|Age of Discovery]].
  
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=== Geography ===
 
  
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Baron's Borders fall around the limited amount of habitable land south of the Titan mountain range,overlapping somewhat with the surrounding desert areas. North of Odin's trail is very uneven land, still 'untamed' and covered in dense forests. To the south, a few pockets of forest still remain, thought much of the land is either settled or used for agriculture.
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=====[[Age of Discovery (Baron)|Age of Discovery]]=====
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* 1150 BT -- Construction of [[Baron Castle]] is completed.
  
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=== History: Baron ===
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* 1100 BT -- Baron engages in its first long term skirmish with enemy forces. Several clans from the nearby desert lands unite in order to take control of the northern lands, hoping to take advantage of the young nation's recent loss of their powerful leader.  During this time, much of Baron Castle is damaged and has to be repaired. This would be the first of several times during the nation's history.
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* 1090 BT -- [[Wilham Baron]] declares victory against their enemies from the desert lands.  He also rewards the clans most instrumental in their victory.  Their family name is given the title of 'house', denoting prestige and privilege the eyes of their monarch. This would mark the beginning said tradition, as well as more visible aristocracy in Baron.
  
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Note: The validity of Baron's history before 6,000 is highly debated by historical scholars in the nation. Many believe some of the 'accounts' of the past are nothing more than legends, or embellishments of important, but not quite 'mystical' events. One should take any 'information' from that period wih caution.
 
  
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==== Year 0 - The Appearance of Odin ====
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=====[[Time of Twilight (Baron)|Time of Twilight]]=====
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* 910 EP - The Baronian War of the Crystals begins. During this war, the government of Baron engages in an extremely destructive attack against Mist Village, using a summoning artifact to kill most of the village elders. The knight who delivered this artifact aided the villagers in fighting the summoned [[demon]]s off, and sacrificed himself due to the dishonor of his actions.
  
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Before the kingdom of Baron existed, small pockets of settlements and tribes dotted the land. Many lived close to the currently named 'Titan Mountains', in order to avoid the harsh, desert climate further south. Life was very hard for these early Baronians, as they spent most of their short lives wandering the land, hunting and gathering for food, just trying to survive day to day. There was little time for them to do anything else, other than try to continue living. All this would change after the period known as 'The Awakening'. The following is an excert from the 'The Way of the Zantetsuken':
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* 915 EP -- With the help of several clans and cohorts from across [[Igala]], [[Celial Harvey]] puts an end to the reign of the [[Baron  line of kings (Baron)|Baron Family]]. At the insistence of both his comrades and the people of the nation, he takes the throne as the first of the [[Harvey line of kings (Baron)|Harvey line of kings]].
  
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<ul>"...and the sky was as dark as night, as the great clouds in the sky gathered over the great lake in the high mountains. And lo, the powerful light from the sky came down, striking the mountains and blanketing the air with debris. The people gazed toward the the mountains, their gaze falling upon a great gateway. Another world could be seen inside the mountains, colors and shapes unlike anything in this world. In another flash of light from the sky, a large being emerged from the gateway. As the sky roared above him, the being descended to the land upon a great creature. The creature looked almost like a horse, save for the unnatural colors of it's pelt and mane. A blinding pelt of pearl, which gradually shifted to the deepest black on its main, snout, and hooves. As the creature galloped through the land, it left the ground torn asunder in its wake, the creature's eyes glowing with a frightening red light. The being riding the creature wore intricatley crafted armor, beyond anything the people had ever seen. Atop his head he wore a helm of dark obsidian, with large, intimidating horns. His face was covered by a large mane of silver hair, tied into several braids at both his head and his chin. On his back he had a large lancet, glowing with a soft, purple light. In his hand he held a large blade, which crackled with the same light as that from the sky. Thus, did the people of Baron first lay eyes upon Odin..."</ul>
 
  
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According to most 'historical' documents and information gathered from that period, Odin gathered the fragmented clans together. He aiding them all with his knowledge and combative prowess. He tought them the way of the sword, strategy and planning, how to forge and create their own weapons and armor, among other skills. Most important of all, he helped unite them as a single people.
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=====[[Age of Rebirth (Baron)|Age of Rebirth]]=====
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* 920 EP -- [[Rosalia Harvey]] passes away after giving birth to her son, [[Derin Harvey|Derin]]. [[Celial Harvey]] orders the construction of a second port city, to be named after his late wife. This would come to be known as [[Port Rosalia]].
  
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==== Year 1,000 - The formation of Baron ====
 
  
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After one thousand years of teaching and leading the people, Odin decided that the time had come for the people to begin leading themselves for the future. In order to choose who would lead, a series of trials and tournaments were arranged.
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=====Modern Times=====
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* 1298 EP -- In a surprise attack that shocks the nation, the city of [[Isalia]] is laid to waste in less than a day. What few survivors manage to escape describe creatures of unspeakable horrors, and mages using the dark arts.  All of Baron's military power is mobilized, the people of the southern cities and towns evacuated.
  
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Many are said to have perished during these trials, the most deadly of which was venturing into Mist Caverns alone, and returning with the head of a Mist Serpent. Only one clan would eventually complete this task, earning their line the right to govern and rule the people in Odin's name. That family, of course, was the Baron clan.
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* 1299 EP -- For nearly a year, the two sides are at a stalemate. The forces of Baron manage to hold their enemies in the southern regions of the nation, though the number of dead for Baron is starting to rise. [[Fredrick Leon Harvey]] falls in a battle to push the enemy further south. This leaves his chancellor to run the nation until his son, [[Trevor Reginal Harvey]], comes of age.  The nation's enemies begin to press further north, forcing Baron to fall back and struggle to hold their ground several times.
  
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=== History: Mist ===
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* 1300 EP -- In an act of desperation, the forces of Baron plan an all out offensive at the heart of the enemy forces, with aid from the summoners of Mist.  In order to give the summoners enough time to meet up with the main forces, several smaller units hold the frontlines.  Their hope is to keep the enemy forces occupied, long enough for their main forces to prepare their all out offensive.  This would give Baron the breathing room needed to eventually overcome their foes, and declare victory.
  
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* 1303 EP -- [[The Tanascus Archives]] opens, named for Baron's former head of magical research in [[Isalia]].  The goal of the Archives is to rebuild a great library for Baron, similar to the one cared for by Tanascus before Isalia's fall.
  
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The original settlers of Mist were once from the same area as the people of Baron. Some of the tribes were wary of following Odin, fearing that he may be a demon, or some kind of evil spirit. These tribes retreated through a pass in the Titan Mountains, hoping to find a way into the lands further north. Unfortunately for them, the caverns were full of many dangerous and deadly creatures. They thought the risks was worth it in the end, however, and decided to take their chances in the cave, rather than passing the harsh terrain that surrounded their lands. Many of these original settlers died, sacrificing their lives so that their brethren could move on and build a bright future for their people. After much travel, they finally made it to their current home, a patch of fertile land located in the Titan Mountains. The land was low enough on the mountains to receive rain, yet high enough to be nearly unnnoticed by the people back in their former homeland. The survivors went right to work trying to cultivate the land and make this place livable.
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* 1310 EP -- Trevor Reginal Harvey officially claims his title as King of Baron on his 18th birthday.
  
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==== Year 1,000 - They Were Not Alone ====
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* 1314 EP -- Baron declares its support for the country of Doma during its war with the demon [[Malachias]].
  
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The people chose to call their village 'Mist', named after the frequent weather phenomenon common to this land, as well as the cave leading to their village. As time passed, the people started to notice something odd about their homeland. Many frequently felt they were not alone, aside from the occasional beast lurking out of the caverns. Some began to have dreams about strange looking creatures, others swearing they saw people of flame or wolves of lighting running in the distance. None today are exactly sure when this changed, however the story told by both sides goes something like this:
 
  
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A human of Mist and one of the Summoned shared a dream one night, each hearing the other's thoughts. As the nights went on, they soon learned who each other were, and of each other's worlds. Each being felt drawn to a place in their worlds, the human of Mist to a hill overlooking their village. The two beings spent several nights at this spot, until one night reality around the pair seemed to bend and warp. It was this moment when a Summoner and a human of mist first came into physical contact with each other. The pair frequently met with one another at this spot, trying to find ways to meet without having to wait for their worlds to allow them. This would eventually lead to the first 'bonding' of Summoner and Summoned. Things would not immediately go smoothly between the two worlds, as there was much fear from both sides of these 'strange people'. The early people of Mist thought the Summoned were demons, while the Summoned viewed the people of Mist as an annoyance. It would take several years before relations between the two people's stabilized.
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===Current Events===
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As of Luciara 3rd 1316, King Trevor Reginal Harvey has been dethroned.
  
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==== Year 2,000 onward ====
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The once-king has been out of favor with the people and the council for some time, due to decisions he made that involved Baron in the [[Malachian War]] in [[Doma]]. However, it is only recently that a strong desire to remove the king from power has become popular amongst the regular citizenry. Rumors have begun to circulate that Baron's involvement in the war was just a plot to dupe its good citizens into giving up their rightful control over their governing bodies. Some contend even that the 'war' itself is a sham--the reports fed to the nation were certainly preposterous enough!
  
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Though there have been periods of darker times for both peoples during these years, for the most part the lands of Mist have been tranquil and peaceful, for both Summoners and the Summoned. Each learned more and more of each other's words, the society of Mist becoming deeply entwined with the society of the Summoned. (AKA: Open for Additions / RP background stories)
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More recently, since the announcement of a plan to reclaim and restore [[Isalia]], talk has spread of a plot to use the ruined southern city as a staging point for an assault against Baron's southern neighbors [[Avon]] and [[Theice]]. Unsubstantiated, perhaps, but it's not like the government would let this sort of information leak very easily, would it?
  
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The breaking point for Harvey's support was the sudden disappearance of the self-proclaimed leader of the anti-Harvey movement, [[Jerald Glyndwr]]. No body has been discovered, but his home was discovered on the morning of Luciara 1st with the front door forced open and the inside ransacked. This being the eve of Glyndwr's first peaceful protest in history, rumors spawned at an exponential rate with the passing of each hour.
  
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This marks the darkest day in the history of Mist. The King of Baron at this time was hell bent on making Baron a worldwide power. It was decided that the summoners of Mist posed too great a risk to his plans. In the guise of a gift of respect to the powerful people of Mist, one of the Kingdom's Knights was sent to deliver this gift in person. When he arrived in the village to meet the elders, the gift revealed its true nature. It was a summoning artifact, calling forth a swarm of deadly, blood-thirsty demons that quickly killed the elders, soon moving out against the rest of the village. The surviving Summoners called forth their Summons, a long, grueling battle taking place between the demons and the people of Mist. To the surprise of the survivors, the same Knight who brought this destruction upon the village was doing his best to aid them in stopping the demons. After several hours of fighting, the demons had been eraticated. The surviving Summoners and their Summoned all gathered around the Knight, enraged and saddened at the loss of their comrades. To their surprise, however, they found this Knight weeping openly before them. He looked around to all that had gathered, tears in his eyes as he uttered his last words:
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It happened in the early morning hours, while King Harvey was still abed. Fighting broke out in the castle as guards loyal to Harvey fought to protect him, while guards loyal to the council worked to suppress them and reach the soon to be ex-king. However, the fight was brought to an early end; Harvey surrendered his position willingly to the council representatives present, commanding those guards still loyal to him to stand down. He was quoted as saying he would have no lives lost on his account.
  
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"I am sorry for the horrors I have brought upon you, and the dishonor I have brought to the Knights of Baron. May the Gods forgive me, and watch over all of you."
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In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the people moved not to have the old king executed. Rather, he was exiled, along with anyone who would not recognize the council's new absolute rule over the Kingdom. These consisted only of the old chancellor, a graying man of many years, and only a handful of guards and army officials of various ranks.
  
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He then stabbed himself in the chest, ending his life before the stunned Summoners and Summoned.
 
  
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This Knight's sacrifice is one of the few reasons not all the people of Mist have hatred for Baron. A small monument still exists at the entrance to the village, in honor of the Knight who tried to right this wrong.
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Baron's borders fall around the limited amount of habitable land south of the Titan mountain range, overlapping somewhat with the surrounding desert areas. North of [[Odin's Trail]] is very uneven land, still 'untamed' and covered in dense forests. To the south, a few pockets of forest still remain, though much of the land is either settled or used for agriculture.
  
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=== Military ===
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Baron has rich military history, going back even before the founding of their nation.  Many in the nation take great pride in their warrior past, though in recent times this pride has subsided somewhat.  Still, Baron is host to numerous military facilities. 
  
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After several generations of fear of the outside world, the people of Mist are slowly starting to venture back out into the rest of the world again. The age old tradition of the 'Journey of Enlightenment' has been started again, and many Summoners are once again using the pass from Baron to the northern lands as a way of training their skills, via escorting people through the hazardous caverns, as well as earning some coin for the village.
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====Military Facilities====
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* [[Cain Citadel]] - Training facility for the [[Dragoon|Dragoons]], also functions as a Temple to [[Ryuugami]]
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* [[Fort Lancet]] - Primary training facility for the nation's soldiers, said to be as old as the nation itself.
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* [[Balmore]] - Military Base / City south of Fort Lancet, known for its excellent weapons production.  Often attacked by [[Ork]] raiding parties in the nearby area.
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* [[Temple of the Dawn]] - Training facility for Paladins and White Mages, also functions as a Temple to [[Ishtar]].  While not a part of Baron itself, many of the nation's healers and holy warriors receive their training here.
  
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===Technology===
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Due to the thin barrier between they heavy magical plane of the Summoned and the area of Mist, over the generations the people of this land tend to have a better affinity for magic than average humans. However, in order to become a candidate for being a Summoner, one must have an affinity for magic much higher than normal, otherwise the bond will become too taxing on both the Summoner and the Summoned. This is also true of the Summoned in their world, so a Summoner and the Summoned are, for the most part, highly respected by the people of both worlds (there are, of course, exceptions for certain pompous, arrogant individuals, etc). This is not the only way the two worlds meet, however. In a paticular part of Mist is a shrine on a hill overlooking their village. This location is the place where the barrier between Mist and the Summoned's world is weakest. It is where individuals from one side can attempt to cross to the other with minimal strain. This only occurs roughtly every two weeks, the rest of the time still requiring a lot of effort on the part of the individual(s) attempting to cross, at high risk to their health. Due to this, it is not unusual for one to see many exotic, strange beings casually walking around the Area of Mist.
 
  
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The Summoned is the name the people of Mist have given these magical beings from another plane, and one said people have adopted in identifying themselves in the Summoner's plane. These beings have radically varying forms, some appearing humaniod, others resembling creatures such as wolves, lions, bears, and the like, others beyond an equivalent discription from the human world. While each individual is unique, there are some consistent traits among the Summoned.
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* [[Odin]] - Once viewed as the Baronian god of war and death.  Very few still pay homage to this deity today; however, a shrine in his honor is said to exist behind [[Baron Falls]], north of the capital.  
  
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All usually have a tight bond to magic in some form. Most of the time, this is in the form of great skill with a certain type of magic, such as control over one of the elemnts, etc. In a few cases, this bond is used by the individual to enhance their physical skills, rather than magical.
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* [[Leviathan]] - Practiced by the [[summoner]]s of [[Mist Village]], said to be the father of all the [[summoned]].  He is known as 'King of the Seas' by the [[summoner]]s. In Baron folklore, he is more commonly known as 'King of the Summoned Monsters'. 'King of the Summoned Monsters' can be considered offensive by some Summoners."
  
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The Summoned have their own language, though most pick up the human language rather quickly from their frequent contact with the people of Mist. Only Summoners who have been bonded with a Summoned for many years usually has hope of learning any of this language.
 
  
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Finally, all Summoned creatures have the ability to take a smaller, less powerful form of themselves in the Summoner's world. This acts as an advantage to both the Summoner and the Summoned, as doing so makes it less taxing for both to maintain the Summoned in the human plane. Generally all will take some kind of human-like form, as a form of respect to the Summoners. The more animal-like and exotic Summons, however, will occasionally take the form of an animal or other creature from the human world.
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=== Controversy ===
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After the war era 400 years ago, many of the kingdom's airships were either remodeled for peacetime transport or completely scrapped. Many in the nation feel this was a huge tactical mistake, leaving Baron's defenses open for invasion, while others feel that the air force should be developed in order to allow for greater travel, trade, and communication between Baron and other nations. Others, meanwhile, feel that the nation needs to maintain their limited number and use of airships as a sign of goodwill toward other nations, while still others argue that there should be no airships, calling them a "cursed" invention of man and a bane to society.
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When a child of Mist reaches the age of 10, a council is conviened to determine if said child has the gifts necessary to become a summoner. The council consists of 10 members, the community's five most experienced Summoners, and their five bonded Summons. The child is tested in various ways, their magical ability, their character, much of this is left up to each individual council. This is not the end of the test, however. Once the child is decided to be ready, The Summoned go to their own world to find someone to bond with the child. Most in Mist are not 100% sure what methods are used by the Summoned, though some Summoned have hinted to their Summoners it involves their own tests and trials back in their world. Once the Summoner and Summoned have been selected, a special ceremony is held in the village temple. This spot is where the bondaries between the plane of the Summoners and the plane of the Summoned is weakest. The council members gather in this temple, the Summoners calling forth the Summoned they are bound with and the Summoned to be bonded to the child.
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The intricate ceremony involves magic of the people from both worlds, as well as the child and unbonded Summoned. Once complete, the connection between both becomes immediate. A Summoner and their Summoned are assigned to watch over the two for a short period of time to help them adjust, as the shock of having someone in their thoughs has frequently caused discomforting, and occasionally violent tension in the past. Once this period ends, the pair are seperated for length of time to be trained. The Summoned prepare the bonded one for taking their new form in the human world
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The Summoned and the Summoner share a tight bond. As time passes, each can hear and respond to the other merely by though. Initially, the Summoned has more of an advantaged, as they tend to develop their abilites at a faster rate than their Summoner. This leads to the situation many Summoners jokingly called "The Age of No Privacy", as the Summoned can easily read any thoughts the Summoner may have. As the Summoner becomes more accustomed to their bond, however, they eventually learn to block their thoughts much better. In some cases, the Summoner can even force himself into the Summoned's thoughts. This is also jokingly called "The Age of Payback". In general, close Summoners and Summoned will respect each other enough not to do so, unless each feels something is severly wrong with the other.
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==== [[Isalia|Town of Isalia]] ====
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After the invasion of Baron in 1298 EP, this city was left in ruins. Early attempts to reclaim the city were met with disaster, as the military was ill-prepared for a city crawling with undead and saturated with dark magic. Numerous plans for a nation-sponsored 'cleanup' of the city were proposed since that time, but always seem to get buried under bureaucracy. Recently, plans for restoring the city were used as evidence against the former king. It is believed the king planned on using Isalia as a staging ground for future invasion, against nations to the south.
  
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One may wonder why the beings of this plane began to do this in the first place. The Summoned enhance the Summoner's abilites, while the Summoner also allows the Summoned to learn at a much higher rate. This is why
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==== [[Mist_Village|Village of Mist]] ====
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[[Mist Village]] is located in a valley surrounded by the [[Titan Mountains]], north of Baron. During the [[Time of Twilight (Baron)|Time of Twilight]], the last of the Baron kings tried to wipe the village out. Because of this, many villagers still despise the Baron monarchy, and cannot forgive the nation for turning on them.  However, officially Mist is part of Baron, and most of its inhabitants recognize this. 
  
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Further tension emerged between Baron and Mist recently, due to the invasion in 1298 EP.  Many of the summoners of Mist did not wish to help, feeling the nation deserved the same fate it tried to give to Mist.  But as the war continued, they came to realize the danger to their own well being.  Were Baron to fall, they would likely be next.  The summoners would eventually provide the aid Baron needed in 1300 EP, helping the nation emerge victorous.  While many in Baron are grateful to the summoners for their aid, there are just as many who question their actions.  Many in the nation wondered why the summoners did not assist them sooner, possibly preventing the numerous deaths.
  
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The art of summoning involves the Summoner and the Summonded channeling their magical powers in a ritualistic spell, allowing the Summoner to 'call' the Summoned to assist him. Because this involves forcing the Summoned through the barrier between the Summoned plain and Gaera's plane, the spell is extremely taxing on both individuals. As noted above, this effect can be lessened by the Summonded taking on a less powerful form before coming over.
 
  
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(I'd like some input on how to make this 'fair' should someone want to make a Mist Summoner for PS, etc. )
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===Miscellany===
  
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====MUSH description====
  
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The summoned are not simply wild creatures with powerful abilites. They are concious, emotional, rational beings that have the ability to choose their actions. As such, it is not surprising that in the early days, many summoned became very close to the ones they bonded with. The results of some of these relationships, namely children, usually caused much tension between both societies. The child of such a relationship would never feel quite right, drawn to both the world of humans and the world of the Summoned. This also caused much anguish and sorrow to the Summoned, as they normally live much longer than humans, and in some cases outlived their offspring.
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Baron(#22Rn):
  
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Because of all this, the following guidelines have become deeply entrenched into the dual society:
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A sprawling nation on the western coast of [[Igala]]. Governed by the Sovereign King [[Trevor Reginal Harvey]] and legislated by a council of advisers to the King.
  
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1) The Summoner and The Summoned must be of the same gender when bonded.
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Baron is a clean and industrious nation, populated largely by [[human]]s. All races are welcomed officially; however, as Baron is a bit out of the way of most other borders there is still little interaction with other nations and races.
  
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Obviously, in certain cases, this would not be 100% effective, but this feeling still remains today in a majority of The Summoned and the people of Mist.
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Obvious exits: [[Aegir City|&lt;Ae&gt;gir City]]  [[Baron Castle|Baron Castle &lt;BC&gt;]]  [[Ordana|&lt;Or&gt;dana Village]]  [[Port Rosalia|Port &lt;Ro&gt;salia]]  [[Port Sleipnir|Port &lt;Sl&gt;eipnir]]  [[Barren Desert|Barren Desert &lt;BD&gt;]]  [[Mist Caverns|Mist Caverns &lt;MiC&gt;]]  Western &lt;Fr&gt;ontier  [[Titan Mountains|&lt;Ti&gt;tan Mountains]]
  
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2) The Summoned may not spend a lengthy period of time in the human world, unless absolutely necessary.
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====Money Matters====
  
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There were some Summoned who, after spending a lengthy time in the human world, became overcome with the idea of holding power over the 'weak' humans of this world. Some even went so far as to take over the mind of their Summoner, using them to fulfill their selfish desires. It is beleived by many that limiting the time spent in the human plane will help prevent this from occuring, though there is a vocal faction in both worlds that strongly disagree with this. While not strictly enforced, those who are found out are normally punished in some manner.
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Baron has the zante, which comes in denominations of 0.50, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500. Zante are small, round metal coins and paper currency which are differentiated by markings. On the back of each zante coin (with the exception of the 2 zante) is a stamp of the crest of Baron; different images appear on each coin's front.
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* coins:
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** 0.50 - Has a bust depicting [[King Reginald Timast Baron]], the first King.
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** 1 - Has an image of [[Queen Eliza Ann Baron]], Queen of the first King, superimposed on an older image of [[Castle Baron]].
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** 2 - No longer made, has [[Odin]] on one side, his horse [[Sleipnir]] on the other. Still commonplace, however.
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** 10 - Has an image of the [[Titan Mountains|Titan Mountain]] range.
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** 50 - No longer made or used (officially), rare and valuable. Has a picture of the last of the Baron line of Kings.
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* paper:
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** 50 - Colored blue, back has a picture of [[Port Rosalia]] and the port waters.
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** 100 - Colored orange, back has a landscape of [[Fort Lancet]] and the surrounding desert
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** 200 - Colored green, back has a landscape of [[Cain Citadel]] and the surrounding moutains.
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** 500 - Colored red, back has a landscape of Castle Baron and the surrounding city
  
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3) A Summoner and A Summoned must never, ever have anything deeper than friendship with one another.
 
  
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As mentioned above, it was viewed that this caused too much grief and sorrow for all parties involved. Should such a relationship be found out, the people of both worlds are harsh in their punishment. The Summoned is usually forbidden from ever returning to the Human plain, and the human is banished from the village Mist, never to return."
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=== See Also ===
  
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-- FF Fanatic
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*[[:Category:Businesses_in_Baron|Businesses in Baron]]
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[[Category:Gaeran_Nations]]
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*[[:Category:Cities of_Baron|Cities of Baron]]
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*[[:Category:Geography of Baron|Geography of Baron]]
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*[[:Category:Important Locations in Baron|Important Locations in Baron]]

Latest revision as of 14:18, 29 April 2007

Kingdom of Baron
Expert Besyanteo
Flag of Baron
Flag
Map of Baron
Capital Baron Castle
Largest city
Government
High Councilor
 Parlimentary
Settlement
 2189 BT
Official Language(s) Common
Official Religion None
Currency Zante

Briefly

Previously an absolute monarchy, Baron's government began to shift to a more democratic form of government starting about 400 years ago, after the unfortunate event which took place in the Mist Village during the Time of Twilight. The new government allowed the people to elect a council of advisers. While originally having no direct power, the council has since grown in power and importance; now, the monarchs must have the approval of the council before any kind of law or declaration of war can be made.

Baron serves as a center for commerce and is largely an open nation, welcoming strangers, trade, and travel.


History

The validity of Baron's history before 1150 EP is highly debated by historical scholars in the nation. Many believe some of the 'accounts' of the past are nothing more than legends, or embellishments of important, but not quite 'mystical' events. One should take any 'information' from that period with caution.

Timelines

Age of Enlightenment
  • 2189 BT -- Odin first appears to the people of what would later be known as Baron. This period of time is referred to as the Age of Enlightenment. Some of the clans, believing him to be some form of demon, leave through caves in the northern mountains. They settle in the lands later to be known as Mist.
  • 2100 BT -- In order to teach the following generations the ways of combat, Odin orders the construction of a training facility in the eastern desert lands. This location would come to be known as Fort Lancet.
  • 1189 BT -- Odin tells his followers that soon, he must leave this world. As his last act as leader, he orders the construction of a great palace for the clan's future leader. He also begins the process of testing the clans via several trial and tournaments to determine who should rule in his absence.
  • 1188 BT -- Baron is founded, named for the clan victorious in Odin's trials and tournaments. Domanus, one of the original contenders for power, and his clan leave Baron, discontent with rule under the Baron clan. This period would come to be known as the Age of Discovery.


Age of Discovery
  • 1100 BT -- Baron engages in its first long term skirmish with enemy forces. Several clans from the nearby desert lands unite in order to take control of the northern lands, hoping to take advantage of the young nation's recent loss of their powerful leader. During this time, much of Baron Castle is damaged and has to be repaired. This would be the first of several times during the nation's history.
  • 1090 BT -- Wilham Baron declares victory against their enemies from the desert lands. He also rewards the clans most instrumental in their victory. Their family name is given the title of 'house', denoting prestige and privilege the eyes of their monarch. This would mark the beginning said tradition, as well as more visible aristocracy in Baron.


Time of Twilight
  • 910 EP - The Baronian War of the Crystals begins. During this war, the government of Baron engages in an extremely destructive attack against Mist Village, using a summoning artifact to kill most of the village elders. The knight who delivered this artifact aided the villagers in fighting the summoned demons off, and sacrificed himself due to the dishonor of his actions.
  • 915 EP -- With the help of several clans and cohorts from across Igala, Celial Harvey puts an end to the reign of the Baron Family. At the insistence of both his comrades and the people of the nation, he takes the throne as the first of the Harvey line of kings.


Age of Rebirth


Modern Times
  • 1298 EP -- In a surprise attack that shocks the nation, the city of Isalia is laid to waste in less than a day. What few survivors manage to escape describe creatures of unspeakable horrors, and mages using the dark arts. All of Baron's military power is mobilized, the people of the southern cities and towns evacuated.
  • 1299 EP -- For nearly a year, the two sides are at a stalemate. The forces of Baron manage to hold their enemies in the southern regions of the nation, though the number of dead for Baron is starting to rise. Fredrick Leon Harvey falls in a battle to push the enemy further south. This leaves his chancellor to run the nation until his son, Trevor Reginal Harvey, comes of age. The nation's enemies begin to press further north, forcing Baron to fall back and struggle to hold their ground several times.
  • 1300 EP -- In an act of desperation, the forces of Baron plan an all out offensive at the heart of the enemy forces, with aid from the summoners of Mist. In order to give the summoners enough time to meet up with the main forces, several smaller units hold the frontlines. Their hope is to keep the enemy forces occupied, long enough for their main forces to prepare their all out offensive. This would give Baron the breathing room needed to eventually overcome their foes, and declare victory.
  • 1303 EP -- The Tanascus Archives opens, named for Baron's former head of magical research in Isalia. The goal of the Archives is to rebuild a great library for Baron, similar to the one cared for by Tanascus before Isalia's fall.
  • 1310 EP -- Trevor Reginal Harvey officially claims his title as King of Baron on his 18th birthday.
  • 1314 EP -- Baron declares its support for the country of Doma during its war with the demon Malachias.


Current Events

As of Luciara 3rd 1316, King Trevor Reginal Harvey has been dethroned.

The once-king has been out of favor with the people and the council for some time, due to decisions he made that involved Baron in the Malachian War in Doma. However, it is only recently that a strong desire to remove the king from power has become popular amongst the regular citizenry. Rumors have begun to circulate that Baron's involvement in the war was just a plot to dupe its good citizens into giving up their rightful control over their governing bodies. Some contend even that the 'war' itself is a sham--the reports fed to the nation were certainly preposterous enough!

More recently, since the announcement of a plan to reclaim and restore Isalia, talk has spread of a plot to use the ruined southern city as a staging point for an assault against Baron's southern neighbors Avon and Theice. Unsubstantiated, perhaps, but it's not like the government would let this sort of information leak very easily, would it?

The breaking point for Harvey's support was the sudden disappearance of the self-proclaimed leader of the anti-Harvey movement, Jerald Glyndwr. No body has been discovered, but his home was discovered on the morning of Luciara 1st with the front door forced open and the inside ransacked. This being the eve of Glyndwr's first peaceful protest in history, rumors spawned at an exponential rate with the passing of each hour.

It happened in the early morning hours, while King Harvey was still abed. Fighting broke out in the castle as guards loyal to Harvey fought to protect him, while guards loyal to the council worked to suppress them and reach the soon to be ex-king. However, the fight was brought to an early end; Harvey surrendered his position willingly to the council representatives present, commanding those guards still loyal to him to stand down. He was quoted as saying he would have no lives lost on his account.

In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the people moved not to have the old king executed. Rather, he was exiled, along with anyone who would not recognize the council's new absolute rule over the Kingdom. These consisted only of the old chancellor, a graying man of many years, and only a handful of guards and army officials of various ranks.


Geography

Baron's borders fall around the limited amount of habitable land south of the Titan mountain range, overlapping somewhat with the surrounding desert areas. North of Odin's Trail is very uneven land, still 'untamed' and covered in dense forests. To the south, a few pockets of forest still remain, though much of the land is either settled or used for agriculture.


Military

Baron has rich military history, going back even before the founding of their nation. Many in the nation take great pride in their warrior past, though in recent times this pride has subsided somewhat. Still, Baron is host to numerous military facilities.

Military Facilities

  • Cain Citadel - Training facility for the Dragoons, also functions as a Temple to Ryuugami
  • Fort Lancet - Primary training facility for the nation's soldiers, said to be as old as the nation itself.
  • Balmore - Military Base / City south of Fort Lancet, known for its excellent weapons production. Often attacked by Ork raiding parties in the nearby area.
  • Temple of the Dawn - Training facility for Paladins and White Mages, also functions as a Temple to Ishtar. While not a part of Baron itself, many of the nation's healers and holy warriors receive their training here.

Technology

  • To be added later


Religion

Baron does not have any officially sanctioned religion. However, there are two more common forms of worship native to the area.

  • Odin - Once viewed as the Baronian god of war and death. Very few still pay homage to this deity today; however, a shrine in his honor is said to exist behind Baron Falls, north of the capital.
  • Leviathan - Practiced by the summoners of Mist Village, said to be the father of all the summoned. He is known as 'King of the Seas' by the summoners. In Baron folklore, he is more commonly known as 'King of the Summoned Monsters'. 'King of the Summoned Monsters' can be considered offensive by some Summoners."


Controversy

Airships

After the war era 400 years ago, many of the kingdom's airships were either remodeled for peacetime transport or completely scrapped. Many in the nation feel this was a huge tactical mistake, leaving Baron's defenses open for invasion, while others feel that the air force should be developed in order to allow for greater travel, trade, and communication between Baron and other nations. Others, meanwhile, feel that the nation needs to maintain their limited number and use of airships as a sign of goodwill toward other nations, while still others argue that there should be no airships, calling them a "cursed" invention of man and a bane to society.

Town of Isalia

After the invasion of Baron in 1298 EP, this city was left in ruins. Early attempts to reclaim the city were met with disaster, as the military was ill-prepared for a city crawling with undead and saturated with dark magic. Numerous plans for a nation-sponsored 'cleanup' of the city were proposed since that time, but always seem to get buried under bureaucracy. Recently, plans for restoring the city were used as evidence against the former king. It is believed the king planned on using Isalia as a staging ground for future invasion, against nations to the south.

Village of Mist

Mist Village is located in a valley surrounded by the Titan Mountains, north of Baron. During the Time of Twilight, the last of the Baron kings tried to wipe the village out. Because of this, many villagers still despise the Baron monarchy, and cannot forgive the nation for turning on them. However, officially Mist is part of Baron, and most of its inhabitants recognize this.

Further tension emerged between Baron and Mist recently, due to the invasion in 1298 EP. Many of the summoners of Mist did not wish to help, feeling the nation deserved the same fate it tried to give to Mist. But as the war continued, they came to realize the danger to their own well being. Were Baron to fall, they would likely be next. The summoners would eventually provide the aid Baron needed in 1300 EP, helping the nation emerge victorous. While many in Baron are grateful to the summoners for their aid, there are just as many who question their actions. Many in the nation wondered why the summoners did not assist them sooner, possibly preventing the numerous deaths.


Miscellany

MUSH description

Baron(#22Rn):

A sprawling nation on the western coast of Igala. Governed by the Sovereign King Trevor Reginal Harvey and legislated by a council of advisers to the King.

Baron is a clean and industrious nation, populated largely by humans. All races are welcomed officially; however, as Baron is a bit out of the way of most other borders there is still little interaction with other nations and races.

Obvious exits: <Ae>gir City Baron Castle <BC> <Or>dana Village Port <Ro>salia Port <Sl>eipnir Barren Desert <BD> Mist Caverns <MiC> Western <Fr>ontier <Ti>tan Mountains

Money Matters

Baron has the zante, which comes in denominations of 0.50, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500. Zante are small, round metal coins and paper currency which are differentiated by markings. On the back of each zante coin (with the exception of the 2 zante) is a stamp of the crest of Baron; different images appear on each coin's front.

  • coins:
    • 0.50 - Has a bust depicting King Reginald Timast Baron, the first King.
    • 1 - Has an image of Queen Eliza Ann Baron, Queen of the first King, superimposed on an older image of Castle Baron.
    • 2 - No longer made, has Odin on one side, his horse Sleipnir on the other. Still commonplace, however.
    • 10 - Has an image of the Titan Mountain range.
    • 50 - No longer made or used (officially), rare and valuable. Has a picture of the last of the Baron line of Kings.
  • paper:
    • 50 - Colored blue, back has a picture of Port Rosalia and the port waters.
    • 100 - Colored orange, back has a landscape of Fort Lancet and the surrounding desert
    • 200 - Colored green, back has a landscape of Cain Citadel and the surrounding moutains.
    • 500 - Colored red, back has a landscape of Castle Baron and the surrounding city


See Also

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