Kaldor

Location: Eastern Hârn Government: Monarchy King: Miginath Elendsa Culture: Feudal Population: ~105,000 Royal Seat: Olokand Largest City: Tashal

Overview

Kaldor is the name given to the region of the middle Kald River watershed, lying roughly between the Sorkin Mountains and Felsha Mountains of east central Hârn. The natural vegetation is mostly mixed woodland and forest with large tracts of cropland and pasture. Most of the region is alluvial plains with several hilly districts, notably the Kathela Hills and the Upper Osel River.

Although culturally dominated by the Kingdom of Kaldor, the region is home to several tribal nations who range across the realm’s ambiguous borders. Since its foundation in 188 TR, Kaldor has assimilated large numbers of tribesmen, but many lands claimed by the kings and nobility are actually controlled by the Chelni, Kath, Pagaelin, and Taelda nations.

Borders and Marches

The lands to the south and west are lightly settled and administered as the military districts of Oselmarch and Chelmarch. Kaldor has a token presence at Trobridge Inn, but only because the Chelni allow it to survive. The southern Oselmarch lies within Pagaelin territory. Beyond the Pagaelin lies Chybisa, a kingdom to which Kaldor occasionally asserts a claim.

Shires

• Balimshire (shiremoot: Shebra)
• Meselyneshire (shiremoot: Olokand)
• Nephshire (shiremoot: Bidow)
• Oselshire (shiremoot: Hutop)
• Semethshire (shiremoot: Querina)
• Thelshire (shiremoot: Sirendel)
• Vemionshire (shiremoot: Athelren)

Marches

• Oselmarch — Warden: Orsin Firith
• Chelmarch — Warden: Miginath Elendsa (Deputy: Korus Ynel)

Feudal Hierarchy

The kingdom’s feudal structure descends from the Crown through earls and barons. Four earls hold their shires directly from the king, and four barons hold their fiefs directly from the Crown. The remaining seven barons are sub-infeudated under their respective earls. Five religious houses also hold lands directly from the Crown.

Royal Domain

The Crown holds significant lands directly, administered by royal officials:

• Olokand — royal seat
• Tashal — capital city
• Athelren — Vemionshire shiremoot
• Bidow — Nephshire shiremoot
• Hutop — Oselshire shiremoot
• Querina — Semethshire shiremoot
• Shebra — Balimshire shiremoot
• Sirendel — Thelshire shiremoot

Earls

• Declaen Caldeth, Earl of Vemion — seat at Minarsas; also holds Baseta, Zoben
• Hemisen Curo, Earl of Neph — seat at Gardiren; also holds Pendeth
• Troda Dariune, Earl of Balim — seat at Kiban; also holds Fisen, Jedes, Kyg
• Sedris Meleken, Earl of Osel — seat at Qualdris; also holds Heru

Barons (sub-infeudated under Earls)

Under the Earl of Neph:

• Kisan Tesla, Baron of Esenor
• Ethasiel, Baron of Setrew -Clan Londel], Baron of Yeged

Under the Earl of Balim: -Clan Pierstel], Baron of Tonot

• Karsin Ubael, Baron of Uldien

Under the Earl of Vemion:

• Greon Bastune, Baron of Kolorn

Under the Earl of Osel:

• Dwyn Elorieth, Baron of Nubeth

Barons (direct Crown vassals)

• Chimin Indama, Baron of Getha
• Orsin Firith, Baron of Kobing
• Erelar Hirnen, Baron of Nenda
• Verdreth, Baron of Ternua

Religious Houses

• Caleme Abbey
• Abriel Abbey
• Brynd Abbey
• Cholas Abbey
• Ledyne Abbey

Religion

Dominated by the Church of Larani and Church of Peoni. Worship of Agrik, Morgath, and Naveh is punishable by death. See Religion in Kaldor.

Economy

Kaldor is rich and fertile. Major exports: grain, vellum, wool. The Miners’ Guild has exceptional influence. See Economy of Kaldor.

See Also

• Geography of Kaldor
• History of Kaldor
• Kaldoric Succession
• Royal Government of Kaldor
• Military of Kaldor
• Heraldry of Kaldor

Sources

• Kaldor Kingdom Module, Columbia Games, p.22 — Subinfeudation
• Harndex, “Kaldor” entry