Subinfeudation of Kaldor
The feudal hierarchy of Kaldor descends from the Crown through earls to barons. Not all barons hold directly from the king — seven are sub-infeudated under their respective earls, while four hold their fiefs directly from the Crown.
The Crown
King Miginath Elendsa holds the Royal Domain directly, including the royal seat at Olokand, the capital city of Tashal, and the seven shiremoot seats: Athelren, Bidow, Hutop, Querina, Shebra, and Sirendel.
Earls and Their Vassals
Earl of Neph
Hemisen Curo — seat at Gardiren
- Direct holdings: Gardiren, Pendeth
- Vassal barons: Tesla (Esenor), Ethasiel (Setrew), Clan Londel (Yeged)
Earl of Balim
Troda Dariune — seat at Kiban
Earl of Vemion
Declaen Caldeth — seat at Minarsas
Earl of Osel
Sedris Meleken — seat at Qualdris
Direct Crown Barons
These four barons hold their fiefs directly from the king, giving them greater independence and direct royal access:
- Chimin Indama — Baron of Getha, seat at Getha
- Orsin Firith — Baron of Kobing, seat at Kobing; also Lord Warden of Oselmarch
- Erelar Hirnen — Baron of Nenda, seat at Nenda
- Verdreth — Baron of Ternua, seat at Ternua
Religious Houses
Five religious houses hold lands directly from the Crown:
- Caleme Abbey (Semethshire)
- Abriel Abbey (Meselyneshire)
- Brynd Abbey (Balimshire)
- Cholas Abbey (Balimshire)
- Ledyne Abbey (Thelshire)
Key Terms
- Gross Acres — total acreage of a fief, typically divided into woods (20%), demesne (40%), and tenants (40%)
- Land Quality — a factor describing the quality of arable land, based on an average of 1.00
- Households — each household averages 20 tenant acres; population equals households × 5. Major settlements have a significant free population (assume 60% of households). Abbey households are approximately 40% clerics.
See Also
Sources
- Kaldor Kingdom Module, Columbia Games, p.22 — Subinfeudation diagram and definitions