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Backbone
The once proud kingdom is now slowly rebuilding itself. As of 1108, it consists of two cities and the lands between them: Edric (formerly Backbone) and Hookridge.
The King's Island, while originally part of the kingdom is considered by many to be independent. However, Queen Rathwyn is slowly winning converts and reintegration to the monarchy is expected soon.
Most of the original population is in either Spindrift or Rota, and as each year goes by, the likelihood that they will return to their homeland becomes less and less.
Previous Status
Religion: Egyptian
Opinion of other religions: Tolerate (68% positive)
Type of leader: Monarch (traditional)
Description of Judicial system: Individual magistrates deal with most crimes. The city guard and the king's patrol bring in criminals and all are given a trial. The king's authority overrides all others, although this authority is rarely (if ever) used. Higher level suspected criminals may be subject to magical analysis (Detect Lie, Know Alignment, etc).
Treatment of Strangers: Average (57% positive)
Notes:
1094: The kingdom of Backbone is easily the most powerful kingdom. It has just finished with two deadly wars: the first with Sardul's Orcs, and the other with Lowland. These have all but sapped the kingdom of its will. Now, they are at peace, but fear the coming evil more than any other nation. The king is trying his hardest to restore morale, but is faced with shortages of food and lodging, as well as a dramatic increase in crimes due to the influx of thousands of Lowland refugees. Treatment of the Lowlanders is low (for obvious reasons). Strangers are being treated with utmost caution. With the influx of people and the associated shortages, heavy inflation is hitting the kingdom and the king has been forced to introduce near-militaristic price controls. Thus, when morale is at an all-time low, the king's popularity is slipping fast.
1104: It has been six years since the death of the king and the collapse of the kingdom. Now, Backbone is inhabited by few living creatures. The storm cloud has engulfed all of the land, and even Orcs fear to tread here. Pelham, technically speaking, has full authority over this land, but this means nothing. Without peasants to rule, who needs a ruler?