The Grand County of Arenthia, has been the home of House Dal Riata for centuries. Weristarc has grown due to the incorporation of lands reclaimed during the War of Steadfast Shields. The citizens of the county have historically been inclusive and fierce, residing in the forested mountains and foothills of the region that is now the Duchy of Weristarc and Kingdom of Bordweall.
Arenthia was forged through the War of Steadfast Shields, reclaiming the territory of fallen pledged Houses and uniting against the Empire of Xeilias. The people of Arenthia are born with pride and valor pursuing their diverse ambitions to the highest degree. With this the people of Arenthia uphold our ancestral pillars - cooperation, prosperity and knowledge.
Ancestral Pillars
Knowledge
A great importance is allotted to knowledge, it is a pillar of a prosperous and thriving community; with knowledge comes potential for all. This mindset uplifts all play-styles, providing citizens, merchants, guilds and organizations the opportunity to thrive in all aspects.
Prosperity
Diversity is key to success, diversity in trade, profession, play-style and knowledge. Every citizen has an ambition established, some even before stepping into our bustling market or selecting our community as their home. Arenthia encourages these ambitions and hopes to help provide the necessary structure and community needed. All should reach their maximum potential, while achieving the maximum amount of fun.
Cooperation
All are welcome and safe within Arenthia; however, to forge a lasting community, we need to be connected both through mindset, roads and might. These connections will span the entire county allowing citizens and foreigners to traverse our great lands with ease. The community and mindset that has been established here is of the utmost importance and will be protected.
Culture and Biome
The Houses of Arenthia is based on a Germanic and Celtic cultural theme. The biome of Arenthia is the Grasslands with majority population of Neran, with minor populations of the Waerd and Dras.
Our most abundant resource is farmland, followed by game. However, the vast majority of resources are available in the county.
Those looking to farm with find plentiful farmland and fresh water; traders will find capitals to sell their wares; seamstresses will find textiles and silk; fishermann and sailors have rivers and the ocean to explore; soldiers will find a garrison ready for their enlistment; masons will found settlements dedicated to their craft; and there is more to be found, known and sought after!
Public Works and Initiatives
The cities and strongholds of Arenthia are defined by their desire to become some of the finest settlements, each with their own culture, focus and charm. In this desire, construction of great landmarks and policies to intrigue and benefit all citizens have emerged such as the Great Library of Arenthia, Hall of Vagrul as well as the Institutional Grant Incentive.
Great Library of Arenthia, the most notable landmark of Helmryk, will be a public library to allow knowledge to flourish throughout Arenthia. The library will be open to the public, house great works of art and feats of knowledge, research and engineering. All are welcome to learn about their craft, our history or taming an otterbear.
Hall of Vagrul, constructed in memoriam to Chieftess Rynol’a Vagrul who sought a path for warriors to test their strength and wit against the finest mercenaries, warriors and soldiers the world had to offer. To be able to claim prestige and competition through the battles of the great hall. Warriors and war maidens attempt to tear fame, glory and riches from the clenched grasp of their opponents. Champions rise and fall inside the Hall of Vagrul.
Organization Incentives, Arenthia will be offering grants to encourage and help aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses. Well-developed ideas will be supported to aid in the development of guilds, schools, breweries, tailors and more. The hope is to encourage the growth of ideas and establish a diverse economy.
Visiting Professor Program, If citizens wish to learn but, are unable to find the proper professional in the county a professor will be found. Arenthia will be working with academies, guilds and schools so that visiting professors from outside the county, duchy or kingdom are welcome and compensated to teach within our county. The hope is to encourage learning of all professions and the continually betterment of all citizens.
Why Settle in Arenthia?
By being pledged to an eminent Great Houses in the Duchy of Weristarc. Schools, guilds, trade and military organizations are all within reach. Be a part of a tradition of strength.
Well-connected trading, and established roads throughout the Duchy of Weristarc and Kingdom of Bordweall.
Established land grants and loans to aid schools, academies and guilds in their creation and development.
All citizens have the ability to influence and change the future of Arenthian laws and policies by becoming a Viscount based on contractual meritocracy.
Establish a legacy, home and path in the vastness of our lands, libraries and trade.
To start enjoying being part of a community now, to have discussions on theory-crafting and game together.
Be a citizen of the County of Arenthia to have fun, earn wealth, enjoy a rich future, track down bandits or be a bandit; all of this will be part of our legacy.
Who is Arenthia looking for?
We have three pillars as a county - cooperation, prosperity and knowledge. With this in mind, we will be looking for people who have a drive for forward.
We all search for prosperity through wealth, influence, knowledge and martial. These diverse means of prosperity strengthen the cause of our citizens and county. Together we will face shared troubles and enjoy shared triumph. As a united force with diverse knowledge and skills we can withstand any threat that would otherwise overwhelm an individual. With these pillars and understanding of them we will be able to become a successful, strong and robust people and county.
We hope to find researchers, crafters, teachers, warriors, adventurers and merchants, and all who strive to accomplish personal and communal success are welcome in the County of Arenthia.
Joining Arenthia
Joining Arenthia this early is simple for most. Those looking to join as citizens need only visit our community discord and make their intentions known.
Barons and Mayors seeking to join Arenthia will undergo a friendly interview before being allowed to pledge their loyalty. This is to ensure that the expectations and goals of Aristocracy aligns with what will be required of them. Also, to ensure the continued construction of a healthy and progressing community. The interview will be conducted on discord. Currently, Arenthia has two Aristocracy settlements remaining.
