Misthold Keep

Misthold Keep (Township link) lies within the Free Kingdom. We are seeking Adventurers and Gentry to join with us in Misthold or within our allied towns. We are seeking an additional Aristocrat or two to build a larger network of allies for our mutual defense.

We are trying to obtain a countship so that we control our land table in game. This will allow us to help more people have a stake in the County. Additionally, we will be able to channel our joint resources for the mutual protection of our people, and the greater benefit of our community.

[ADDENDUM: The following was written just after the Free Kingdom campaign was started in October. The Free Kingdom seems much more stable after a couple of months of campaigning, and there is a much greater chance that Misthold will be located within the domain of a supportive Duke. We will still have challenges, but large scale chaos seems less likely.]

How does this fit into the greater “Free Kingdom”? No clue, as I can not see into the future, but it will be fun to play.

Will we be in open revolt against Xeilian Overlords or with a Duke with totally different ideas? Will we be in alignment with a loose affiliation of new Nobility? Will the Free Kingdom immediately turn into an internal free for all?

How close to the neighboring kingdoms will the County be situated and how attractive of a target will we be for invasion?

The Free kingdom will probably have last pick of tribes and locations. How will we turn this situation into an advantage?

All interesting questions, but more importantly this background should provide us with wonderful back drop to start the game, and plenty of lore to work with as we build our Elyrian journey.

It seems very difficult. It sounds very dangerous. It requires us to work together. It provides us with plenty of challenges and a slew of common foes. It will not be boring, and there is plenty of opportunity for glory. Heroes are definitely required.

What more could you ask for?

We have been offered a great opportunity. What will we make of it?

So again I ask “Will you stand with us? Do I speak for you?”

Donate a Kingdom token, defend your lands and come join the Free People!

Campaign Perks

Expired.

Ok, what do you think about City States?

All Politics are local.

When a ruler is not part of the community, whom do they speak for? Just themselves.

The Rule of Law comes from the People. In turn, they may elect a Speaker if they require a single voice to summarize the consensus on behalf of the community.

Band together and help defend the Free County!

I would like to take part in this movement! For FREEDOM! FOR GLORY!!

I am intrigued.

This sounds like a good idea for a County but it seems like with a message of local governance, unity and a network of community groups, you could push for a greater title, why limit your campaign at the start?

Thanks Willowisp!

We believe strongly in local communities and organic growth. Building from a town level to a County level is a logical step in that progression. Attempting to jump to a Duchy would be too large a jump, and would more than likely just tear apart what we seek to build.

What we seek to provide is stability at the local County level which will hopefully help offset any larger chaos inherent in the outcome of the Free Kingdoms campaign. This should allow our community to prosper while giving us the opportunity to play within the Free Kingdoms.

What do you think of the Monarchy campaign so far?

My basic thought is that so far the campaign has mostly been centered on the Monarch splitting power with some Dukes (with totally different ideas), so reading through Discord and the campaigns, I see a lot of discussion in the various campaigns regarding how the Monarch and the Dukes will divide up the kingdom, but very little concerning how the kingdom will function below the Dukes.

A number of the campaigns either start with the Monarchy declaring top down solutions, or that the Monarch will let the Dukes rule their duchies fairly freely and then the Duke declaring a top down solution. There are a lot of additional layers beneath that … Counts, Mayors, Gentry, and players.

Some basic questions have gone unanswered:

As a Monarch, what boundaries, rules, rights, support, avenues for conflict resolution, will you provide to people in lower tiers of the kingdom?

Will Mayors have any right to question the rule of their Counts?

What can Counts do (beyond take up arms) if they are at odds with their Duke?

How does the monarchy fit into these disputes?

I haven't seen many good answers on this yet. I think without clear boundaries and good methods for dispute resolution, there is going be a great deal of upheaval within the kingdom.

This is one of the primary reasons, I am currently advocating donating tokens to strengthen local rule. There is currently no recourse available beyond preparing to make yourself a difficult target in the event of a disagreement with the powers above.

My thanks to TheConcierge for adding Misthold to his list of supported campaigns within his Concierge for King Thread

The people of Misthold adhere to a similar view on the need to provide a solid framework for stability within the Free Kingdom without overly constraining the freedoms of the people living within our borders.

The growth and prosperity of the Free Kingdom depends on fostering a wide variety of communities so that we become a vibrant society.

Join together and help build the Free Kingdom!

It is the responsibility of everyone to look after the welfare of their community. The Free Kingdom is made up of numerous communities each of which will need to take their responsibilities seriously or the Free Kingdom will dissolve into chaos.

Join us in Misthold County or Align with us within the Free Kingdom!

Defend your rights and holdings!
Defend your family, your neighbors, your community, your kingdom!

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