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Lordship of Aginense

Structure

Located at the farthest tip of the Armorican Peninsula, Aginense is renowned for its stubborn independence, extensive autonomy and self-sufficiency. Like much of Leon, Aginense nobility have an independent streak even when compared to the counterparts across Letha, resenting outside direction of their affairs. While the Biskont is the Liege, most nobles operate their smaller fiefdoms somewhat independently, while the Biskonts themselves are often at odds with their powerful neighbors in Kernev and Dreger, and especially the Dugs in the East.   The Lords of Aginense focus much of their energies and direct control over the Rade de Brest, leaving the ar goat and the coastline of the Painted Channels to the devices of lesser nobles, korrigan troupes and quiet villages.

Culture

Costume   The costume of this area is rather simple, consisting of a large shawl to keep out the chilly sea winds, with a pinafore apron pinned over it. The shawl is richly embroidered, usually in one color to match the shawl. The coif is simple in shape, but may also have embroidery on it. Most women favour sea and sky blues, although rusty red is popular as well. Men wear green suits and Lethan hats, with a distinctive cloth belt wrap around their waist.

Assets

  • Landsend Abbey of Beg Lokmazhe - Marking the landfall of King Even Mwar, this abbey, once a nemeton, is found at the far west of the Rade de Brest.
  • History

    The Kingdoms of Kernev and Dumnonia (Now Dreger) trace their histories back to the reigns of Gradlon Mwar and Gadeon, sons of Conan Meriadoc, but Leon, nestled between the two, has a different origin.   Even Mwar, first king of Leon, was also the King of Lyonesse, a petty kingdom along the Southern Coast of Albia. Pressured by the Courts of Summer and Winter to the North, and coastal pirates, he made the choice to evacuate his people Southwards to the relative safety of Gadeon's courth in Dumnonia. Instead, the fleet was captured by slavers on the Painted Channel, and taken to a remote location along the Dumnonian coast. Even, not willing to see his people sold as chattel, led a rebellion, seizing a number of slave ships and fleeing Westward. The rest of the Slavers rallied and gave chase. When all hope seemed lost, the rocks split apart to give Even's fleet passage into a natural anchorage, sealing behind them.   Saved by the miracle (later discovered to be a prototype seawall gate like those used in the construction of Ker-Ys to the South), the ships of Even's fleet sailed into Angel's Bay without concern of attack from the sea. These ships were converted into a shelter that would become the city of Tolente   Despite their initial success, Even knew that they were not strong enough to remain on their own. Leon submitted themselves to Kernev, swearing allegiance to Ker-Ys. The city of Tolente was constructed on the Northern Coast, an impressive port with sturdy ramparts and, like much of Kernev, complex networks of dams and dikes to allow for great control over the harbor. Leon prospered under Ys, its territory stretching from Kermaria to the Kastellin Basin and the island of Eusa. Tolente grew into a magnificent port, even serving as the seat of both Leon and Dumnonia for a time. The town of Landern on the Rade de Brest was founded during this time.   Tolente was destroyed during the Fall of Ys and Leon's power crumbled. It became, throughout the years, a vassal of Kernev, Dreger and independent, never remaining in one state for long. It was stripped of its County status, with the sovereigns becoming Biskonts. Despite this humiliation, Leon again gained autonomy as is today considered one of the major divisions of the Duchy,

    Territories

    Aginense is located on the tip of the Penn-ar-Bed, the Westernmost coast of the Armorican Peninsula, and is located entirely on the Plateau de Leon. It is surrounded by water on thee sides, controlling narrow channels that grant the Biskonti incredible strategic and economic benefits. The Ar Mor is rugged, made of rocky cliffs, while the ar goat rises into the moorlands and foothills of the Meneziou Are.   The Coastline of the region begins at Landern at the mouth of the Elorn River, which travels from the Meneziou Are into the Northern half of the Rade de Brest. The Northern half of the Roadstead continues through a narrow channel between Aginense and the Crozon Peninsula, opening up into a large bay on the Southwestern shoreline.   At Beg Lokmazhe, the Coast of Legends begins its Northward stretch, passing through the narrow and treacherous Four Channel between the Mainland and the Molene Archipelago. The Coast of Legends continues to the East along the rugged coastline of the Painted Channel, through the Abers. At Aber-Ac'h, the region ends at its border with the wild Bro Bagan. Most of the Eastern border is taken up by Lordship of Chelgenn. Across the Elorn is Kontelezh Kernev, specifically the Barony of Kernevodez and Biskonti Gwikastell.

    Trade & Transport

    Like much of Leon, Aginense specializes in the production of fine linen, called Krez, used for clothing.

    The Lions at the End of the World

    Type
    Geopolitical, Lordship
    Capital
    Alternative Names
    Low-Leon, Ac'h
    Demonym
    Aginensed
    Ruling Organization
    Government System
    Monarchy, Absolute
    Power Structure
    Feudal state
    Economic System
    Mixed economy
    Gazetteer
    Geographic Features  
  • The Rade de Brest is located in part along the southern Coast of the region, entered by a narrow channel between it and the Crozon Peninsula. A large bay to the east of the channel opens up into the Mor Bras.
  • The Abers - The Northern Coast of the Plateau de Leon is home to the Abers, rocky, fjord-like river estuaries emptying into the Painted Channel. Unlike the Fjords of the Lost Peninsula, these are shorter, with the majority of the cliff faces found underwater. These are the Aber-Ildut, Aber Benniged, and Aber-Ac'h.
  • Eusa and the Molene Archipelago - A large island and nearby archipelago to the West of the mainland.
  • Settlements  
  • Brest - A fortified harbor and Windship Port.
  • Lokournan - A small settlement located on the Aber-Ildut, it is a major source of both tin and horses. Its horses, showcased in a massive annual market, are famous throughout the world.
  • Plabenneg - A rural agricultural center, known for the production of hemp, linen, potatoes and wheat.
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