Kingdom of Rath

Name: The Kingdom of Rath

Ruler: Larcus Gregoras, King of Rath, Prince of the Free Province of Ilesia, Warden of Old Sakaria.

Government: A hereditary monarchy -- autocratic rule by a leader with blood ties to the ruling family.

Population:

Description: This kingdom is one of the five traditional Northern Kingdoms of Westrun. It is officially a vassal kingdom of the High King, but within its own borders, its monarch operates with near absolute authority and autonomy and maintains a layered feudal society.

Aside from the royalty, the kingdom is served by the power held by class of nobles (barons, counts, and dukes) who create wealth and provide tribute to support the crown. Beneath the nobles are free Gentlemen, Ladies and Knights. Beneath them are the freeholders, tradesmen, tenant farmers and artisans who make up the yeomanry. Beneath them are serfs who are tied to the land of a given baron. Slavery is out of vogue by an edict of the church that carries a great deal of weight in polite society.

In addition to the political structures in place, some power in the kingdom is vested in a multitude of organized guilds, the church and the various colleges of mages within its borders.

Rath is known for its cotton fields and also for its wine, but is most famous for its Rath Meat or the smoked meats and sausages from the widespread domestication of pigs and chickens.