The Duchy of Mîr'harad (The Jewel of the South)
- Server: EU Server (Selene)
- Kingdom: Kingdom of Arkadia
- Duchy Capital City: D’aske Haven
- Ducal County: County of D’aske
- Biome: Tidal Marsh
- Main Tribe: To'resk
- Main Language: German / English
Location
The Duchy is part of Arkadia Kingdom in the south of the continent and located within the Tidal Marsh lands with a mainly To’resk population. The size of the duchy is with 101 to 137 km² of roughly average size but has with 4.913 to 6.653 one of the highest densities on the continent.
Ducal Capital is the Seaside Capital of D'aske Haven is the main port and most important trade hub of the Duchy. The city is located within the County of D'aske, which is the biggest and most prosperous of the 21 counties of the duchy.
The family von D’aske hold the title of duke for several generations with the current leader being Duke Cassim of D’aske
The land and it’s resources
The Tidal Marsh biome is a vast area with many lakes and rivers that provide lots of fresh water and is located near tropical latitudes. As such it experiences high levels of heat, moisture, and rain. The flora often possess valuable or unique properties which can be useful to many professions.
The lands provide nearly perfect conditions for farming and animal keeping which allows the creation of many products beside the regular food production like fabrics; leather; dyers; spices; herbs; cheese and several alcoholic beverages to name a few.
The lands are rich with game and fish as well and have occasionally deposits for minerals and clay buts such are rare.
To ensure that needed materials (like copper, iron and steel) are provided for the needs of the people within Mîr'harad the duchy relies on trade with neighbouring areas within Arkadia and thanks to the major port also with other kingdoms.
The Counties within Mîr'harad
The County of D’aske
With 5.256 to 7.112 parcels and a population of 1.559 to 2.110 people is the county nearly the size of 1/4th of the total size of the duchy it is considered a rich county with access to coastal waters and excellent lands for farming, fishing and hunting.
City of D’aske Haven
The capital of the duchy and the county of D’aske, as well as the biggest city within Mîr'harad, D’aske Haven is the center of political power within the duchy.
A huge market and port define the city as the main hub for trade and commerce and it is seen as a gate to the world. Many ships are seen coming and going with valuable goods from and to trade partners within the Arkadia Kingdom and other Kingdom of the continent. Near the marked several guildhalls and offices are placed for all kinds of businesses.
Beside the port, the city is also known for its excellent shipyard that is under the direct order of the Dukes family.
City of Dol Amdir
Dol Amdir means valley of hope and is the second largest city in Mîr'harad.
The city will be the grainary of the county as it has very good arable land, large fish stocks and good pasture for livestock.
Planning exists for several possible products based on rice as well for manufacture fabrics and clothing from flax or other plants suited for it. The mayor also looking into the possibility for growing mulberry trees for silkworms which could become valuable goods for trading within the duchy or even Arkadia and to other kingdoms.
Hard working people who are interested in farming or associated professions are welcome and needed. The cities mayor is always willing to discuss the needs and requirements of the Dol Amdir citizens.
City of Tzajorra
City of Gartlast Boil
Guilds and notable institutions within the Duchy of Mîr'harad
Ducal Shipyard and Port
One of the big shipyards within Arkadia is constantly building new ships and boats used for commerce and trade as well as for military purpose. The well organized and modern facility is under direct control of the dukes family and crucial for the well being of the county and duchy of Mîr'harad, as see trade is seen as one of the most important pillars for economic wealth, the well being prosper people and ducal security.
The yard always looks for motivated craftsman to help with the construction of this fine ships.
Ducal Stud
The dukes of Mîr'harad often show a liking in horses and as such a stud near the City of D’aske Haven was setup where fine and pure horses are bred.
INKDOT GUILD
The written word is one of the most important inventions and a needed tool when it comes to trading and knowledge exchange. Due to this the County of Daske supports the INKDOT GUILD (Tintenklecksgilde) and search for competent writers and scholars willing to work within the county.
- Needed equipment and workspaces will be subsidize as far as possible