Svinik

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Kingdom of Svinik

King Hruthvar

Capital:

270,000

Government:

feudal monarchy

Religions:

Oaken Grove (State Religion)

Imports:

livestock, fibers, refined metals, tools, grains, artwork

Exports:

fish, hides, fur, weapons, carvings, musical instruments

Armies:

Rjurik Archers (x2), Rjurik Infantry (x2), Rjurik Cavalry (x1), Rjurik Housecarls (x1), Rjurik Scouts (x1), Cog (x1), Longship (x1)

Fortifications:

none

Court Level:

[hide][top]Introduction

Svinik is, in many ways, a typical Rjurik nation. Its population consists of Rjurik who are evenly divided between the permanently settled, and the temporarily settled, with small numbers of urban and nomadic Rjurik on the fringes.

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[hide][top]The Land

[hide][top]History

[hide][top]Early History

When the Shadow drove the five tribes out of Aduria, the Rjuven took to their longships and travelled the great salt road until they arrived in what is now Halskapa. Tired, weak, and in a strange land, the Rjuven clustered together for security.

[hide][top]Deismaar

[hide][top]The Anuirean Millenium

[hide][top]Five Centuries of Independence

[hide][top]Political

[hide][top]Important Figures

King Hruthvar Ansgarsson (MRj; F9, Re, major, 24; CG) - regent
Ragnar Bjørnsson, the Beardless (MRj; F6; Vo, minor, 16; LG) - Jarl of Bjarnheim
Lenjar Eriksbjørnsson - Jarl of Bergvaas
Suthrim Suthrimsson - Jarl of Darsruud
Viigharl Arnesson - Jarl of Haekholfn
Djarvim Jørgensson - Jarl of Hvarliik
Ulfgrim Kjeldsson - Jarl of Innsmark
Rolf - Huntmaster (lieutenant to Hruthvar)
Alvid - Chief Constable (lieutenant to Hruthvar)
Ingridda - Court Druidess (lieutenant to Hruthvar)
Hrathul (MRj; R12; Re, major, 20; LG) - Chieftain of the Sjavaar tribe, nomads of the north
Lars Bodenson (MRj; F13; Re, minor, 22; CN) - Chieftain of the Thajarr tribe

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[hide][top]Domain Holding Table

**Domain Table: Svinik**
Province	Law	Temple	Guild	Source
Bergvaas (0/7)	Le (0)	-	Le (0)	-
Bjarnheim (4/3)	Hr (1)	GB (2)	JH (1)	-
	Ra (1)		SH (1)
Darsruud (1/4)	Su (1)	GS (1)	Su (1)	-
Haekholfn (2/3)	Hr (1)	GB (2)	Vi (1)	-
	Vi(1)
Hvarliik (1/4)	Dj (1)	GB (1)	JH (1)	-
Innsmark (4/1)	Hr (1)	GB (2)	SH (1)	-
	Ul(1)		Ul (1)
Leivika (4/3)	Hr (4)	GB (3)	JH (2)	-
		GS (1)	Hr (2)
Abbreviations: Hr=Hruthvar Ansgarsson; Ra=Ragnar Bjørnsson; Su=Suthrim Suthrimsson; Dj=Djarvim Jørgensson; Vi=Viigharl Arnesson; Le=Lenjar Eriksbjørnsson; Ul=Ulfgrim Kjeldsson; JH=Jan Hrustraad (Three Trees Traders); SH=Storm Holtson (Stjordvik Traders); GB=Günther Brandt (Oaken Grove of Erik); GS=Gretta Seligsdotter (Emerald Spiral).

Law: The jarls are the justice in their provinces, though King Hruthgar appoints the sheriffs.
Temples: The Oaken Grove of Erik is the dominant temple. The Emerald Spiral only has sway in Darsruud.
Guilds: Some jarls control some trade in their provinces, though the Three Trees and Stjordvik Traders are here too.
Source: The sources in Svinik are uncontrolled.