Vilnus

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1. #1Ieva

   Keys: Ieva

   Ieva is a moderately large region considered to be relatively uncivilized. Divided into Duchies, there has never been an Ievan King. Only a century ago, the Duchies were much closer to tribes and Dukes much closer to Chieftains. Retains a very strongman approach to rulership; the most important asset in a leader is their ability to protect people from monsters. Everything else is secondary.

2. #2Monsters

   Keys: Monsters, Monster

   Monsters are a fact of life in the world, especially in the barbarous land of Ieva. Slimes, giant rats, minotaurs, dire animals of all stripes, satyrs, and hundreds of other species of dangerous and hostile life forms exist and are constantly at odds with humanity. Adventurers constantly venture out, and the handful who survive more than a couple missions without being crippled are considered nearly national assets.

3. #3Vilnus

   Keys: Vilnani, Vilnus, Vilnan

   Vilnus is a traditional duchy of Ieva. It is, broadly speaking, considered average; it has rivers, forest, mines, villages, a handful of trading centers which serve as cities, castles, and nobles. The most unique thing about it is its relatively new ruler, Liepa the Werewolf woman. Important people Liepa Otto Aidas Gytis Lina Urte

4. #4Liepa

   Keys: Liepa

   Liepa: The Duchess of Vilnus. Settled into her position, enjoying its fruits, seeks to find the most efficient way to rule while doing the least actual work. A cute werewolf girl with revealing purple clothes. Embarrassed whenever her canine habits show through. Archetype: The upstart warlord content with her gains.

5. #5Otto

   Keys: Otto

   Chancellor Otto, age 64, had held his position for thirty one years. He has served four Dukes, and considers Liepa to be the best ruler that Vilnus has had in his lifetime for the simple fact that she recognizes her ability to beat people up does not mean she knows how to balance a budget. Functionally Otto is the head of government of Vilnus; Liepa gives him the general idea of what she'd like done, and he does his best. And usually accomplishes it on time and under budget. Appearance; older man, balding, relatively thin. Archetype: The good chancellor

6. #6Aidas

   Keys: Aidas

   Aidas; The mage. One of Liepas former adventurer companions who stayed with her. Owns a hamlet which he is slowly transforming into an arcane center for Vilnus. Married, two kids and a third on the way. Appearance: 32, male, blond hair, has started to get pudgy with his easy life. Archetype: Scholarly administrator.

7. #7Gytis

   Keys: Gytis

   Gytis, the rogue. One of Liepa's former adventurer companions. Owns a hamlet outlying a trade center. Spends most of his time gambling, and makes substantially more from it. Likes to put his gains back into the local economy through drinking, whoring, and general hedonism, though he does put at least some of it into his own hamlet. Appearance; 29, scarred from a hard life, rough and broad Archetype: The quintessential thug who picked the winning side.

8. #8Lina

   Keys: Lina

   Lina, the barbarian. A former adventurer companion of Liepa. A north woman who thinks armor is for pussies who can't take a hit. An oddity in Ieva; one of the few land owning foreigners, her hamlet is actually comprised mostly of men and women from the north lands who earn their living primarily by hunting monsters instead of farming. Locals have been attracted due to the protection they provide. Has a harem of men and women. Appearance: Fair skin, long curly red hair, tall, built like an orc on steroids. Archetype: Badass barbarian babe from the north who knows she's hot and shows off.

9. #9Urte

   Keys: Urte

   Urte, the ranger. One of Liepa's adventuring companions. Urte's father had been a ranger, but as the eighth child she stood to inherit little but the skills he could teach her and a set of gear. Can track almost anything even with days lead, and shoot the wings off a fly. Uses her hamlet as a base of operations for controlling the monster population; her villagers are dressed in monster furs and hides and dine on monster flesh weekly. Personality: Quiet, cold, but protective of her friends. Appearance; Medium height for a woman, deceptively lean, black hair with a single lock of white acting as bangs. Archetype: The huntress, the silent protector

10. #10Rengar

    Keys: Rengar

    Rengar is a duke in Ieva, ruling over Deltuva, and a neighbor to Vilnus. He considers Vilnus the only reasonable target for expansion, with other targets being too strong, stable, or havign too many allies. However, extending into Vilnus could leave him vulnerable and so he is cautions. Has ambitions to eventually rule all of Ieva, but would inevitably fail before getting there and everyone but him knows it. Appearance: Mid 30s, tribal chieftain vibes. Archetype: The ambitious warrior who doesn't realize that his sword arm isn't enough to win a true crown.

11. #11Maria

    Keys: Maria

    Maria is duchess of Lietuva, a neighbor to Liepa. She considers Vilnus to be the only practical expansion for her realm, but is concerned about others taking advantage of any over reach. While not personally interested in ruling, she fears the ambition of Duke Trik and wants to both be able to oppose him and cut down any allies of his. Family: Husband (deceased), four children (Heir: Dominic, 32. Two minor land lords in case something happens to Dominic, and the fourth child is still a minor but is training to be Dominics steward) Appearance; Mid 50s, greying hair, thin from stress Archetype: The Iron Lady.

12. #12Trik

    Keys: Trik

    Trik is a Duke of Nalsia, a neighbor of Liepa, and an unlikely ally. More traditionalist he was initially opposed to her rule due to her being a werewolf, but upon realizing her lack of ambition considered a potential ally who could be turned into a vassal without conflict. Wants to unite Ieva. Could probably manage it. Appearance; 28, sandy blond hair, trimmed beard, heroic build. Archetype: The man who would be his people's first king.

13. #13Knights

    Keys: Knights, Knight

    Knights are, first and foremost, the primary defense of civilization against monsters. Rangers may do more work in total, but Knights are the ones who hold the line against the monsters actively trying to eat people at that very moment. Naturally they are also very useful in warfare, but that is secondary to their protective duties. Knights usually take local rulership of wherever they live for practical purposes.

14. #14Rangers

    Keys: Ranger, Rangers

    Rangers are rural wardens. Their primary duty is to manage the population of monsters in their assigned area; if things get out of hand, they report it to their lord so that a proper response can be arranged. They are considered minor nobility on the level of a Knight. Most normally don't rule over anyone, and so are instead typically paid in tax exemption; any trade or payment related to monsters is completely untaxed. While Rangers equip themselves as they see fit, generally speaking they rely on clothing and armor more comfortable for travel and weapons suited to stealth. While Rangers fight as they see fit, their preference is for predator style combat; stealth until the moment battle is joined followed by overwhelming force. Shock and awe tactics.

15. #15Magic

    Keys: Mana, Magic

    Magic is the manipulation of the natural energy called Mana to achieve desired effect. Magic is normally on the tactical level; fireballs and personal healing. Even expert mages have difficulty doing anything large scale without time consuming, expensive, and risky rituals

16. #16Braag

    Keys: Braag

    Braag is the capital fort of Vilnus, with a moderate sized castle town. Mostly wood construction, the wood has been treated to be fire resistant. In the event of an untenable siege, there are multiple secret passages allowing escape. A reasonably homey fort, quite comfortable to live in. Liepa may have got a bit overboard in preparing baby rooms, which Otto has quietly reduced to a more reasonable number.

17. #17Pinewatch

    Keys: Pinewatch

    A small region of Vilnus, consisting of a web of hamlets and similar steadings. No true trade center, but the settlements and steadings run regular caravans between each other.

18. #18Werewolf

    Keys: Werewolves, Werewolf

    Werewolves are humans transformed into anthropomorphic wolves. Most often, this involves merging them with a dog spirit; wolf spirits are avoided due to the lack of connection to humans, but dog spirits will instinctively let the humans take the lead. Despite taking on physical aspects of wolves, any mental aspects or characteristics they take on will be more like dogs.

19. #19Caffeine

    Keys: coffee, tea, chocolate, Caffeine

    It is safe for werewolves to consume caffeine; the issue with dogs consuming caffeine has to do with their low body weight meaning that they can't have much safely. Werewolves, on the other hand, weigh as much as humans and have better metabolisms so they can actually take more safely than humans can.

20. #20Vilnus Retinue

    Keys: Vilnus Retinue

    The Vilnus Retinue refers to the personal warriors of Liepa; a group of Knights, Mages, and Rangers sworn to her directly and paid out of her coffers. They're her troubleshooters; they find trouble and shoot it. The unit is typically kept small for pragmatic reasons; its much easier to pay with land than coin, Vilnus is a bit too small for wealth to be its own reward, and its common for them to eventually (politely) ask for a more secure reward, usually land.

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