Aglas
Aglas is a large, independently-ruled Duchy within the Zel Kingdom. The people work hard, harder than they did for the centuries of Zel occupation, because they are now working for themselves.
History
Aglas territory was discovered by both Orbican and Zelic people. For a time both peoples used its resources. However, in 510, the newly-established Kingdom of Zel brought military force to Aglas and captured the territory, forcing the Orbican settlers to leave. Some mixing of the peoples had already occurred, however, and soon mixed-species peoples were wanting to return to their Ahsness families. At the same time, many of the Ahsness that occupied the territory were not happy to be living in a place with so many trees to block the sun. After a short period of time, a truce was established. Orbican and mixed-species peoples were allowed to return to Aglas provided that all products from the forest and mines be transported to the Zel empire as if the Ahsness occupiers had produced it.
At first, this was acceptable to the peoples of Aglas. However, in the late 700s, Duke Uzad who benefited from the products from Aglas became exceedingly greedy and demanded more and more products from the region. Eventually, a small group of settlers left Aglas and managed to make their way to see King Zydyr of Zel who reigned at that time. At first Zydyr was appalled to learn what had actually been happening in Aglas for the past 250 years. However, since Duke Uzad had been causing trouble for Zydyr, the King decreed that Duke Uzad be brought up on charges for deceiving the country. He appointed one of the settlers, a mixed-species woman named Tillo, as the new Duchess of Aglas.
Duchess Tillo made many trips back and forth between Aglas and Zel and eventually an agreement was ratified stating that Aglas was a separate territory with its own government, but would ultimately still belong to the Kingdom of Zel.
Demography and Population
Ahsness: 29%
Human: 31%
Ahsness-Human: 39%
Other: 1%
Territories
Aglas is situated in the western portion of the Wandering Woods and includes part of the Shadowy Highland. However, the rivers in Aglas all lead to the Dancing River which connects with the Tranquil Expanse so they are able to receive trade via ship.
Military
A military presence from Zel is located in Aglas.
Foreign Relations
Belsa: NEUTRAL There is little interaction between Belsa and land-locked Aglas.
Crystaria: FRIENDLY They appreciate trading with the merchants who make their way up the Dancing River.
Filhony: FRIENDLY While trade isn't too frequent, occasionally Filhonin ships will travel up the Dancing River for trade with Aglas.
Narkish: FRIENDLY As Narkish is allied with Zel, both Aglas and Narkish view each other positively.
Orbico: FRIENDLY Trade with Orbico is welcomed.
Zel: SUZERAIN Aglas appreciates the road maintenance done by Zel, but does not feel it needs a military contingent and would like fewer taxes.
Trade & Transport
Aglas has a number of orchards, vegetable gardens, and dairy production via goats. However, many of the workers work in the mines and smithies to both extract ore and craft it into useful trade items.
One House, One Family
Founding Date
856
Type
Geopolitical, Duchy
Capital
Demonym
Aglasi
Leader Title
Currency
10 Silvern = 1 Byrac
Major Exports
Cheese, Furniture, Jewelry, Metal, Metal Products, Produce, Timber
Major Imports
Animals, Dyes, Leather, Linen, Spices, Wool
Official State Religion
Parent Organization
Location
Related Ranks & Titles
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
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