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Warmth of the sun embraces the traveler entering the region of Avignon, the rolling hills and the gentle overlook of mountains of the Province of Avignon. South-east of the lands of Anhald, the last known region of the Layovarde culture stands; the Province of Avignon, headed by House de Courtnay, Vassals to the Crown of Anhald, but however, standing proud and true with the old culture of the Lavoyarde people, and the language of Lavoyarde. The Province of Avignon is ruled by a Markgaf in the New Anhald language, however, in official documents and the such, it is referred to as a Marquis in the Lavoyarde language.
Marquis Francis de Courtnay I
Ruling House:
House de Courtnay
Hierarchy:
I: Marquis Francis de Courtnay
II: Counseil d’Avignon:
- Mistress of Coin: Lady Arabella de Courtnay (Tomato150 )
- Mistress of Internal Relations: Marquise Njorun de Courtnay (Cukie1 )
- Mistress of Relations: Lady Lucia de Courtnay (Landem )
-Master of Men: N/A
-Master of Law: Lord Benjamin Hotspur (Fishymatt )
III: Vassal Nobility (Knights, Minor and Major Lords, etc.)- Mistress of Internal Relations: Marquise Njorun de Courtnay (Cukie1 )
- Mistress of Relations: Lady Lucia de Courtnay (Landem )
-Master of Men: N/A
-Master of Law: Lord Benjamin Hotspur (Fishymatt )
IV: The Rest
Official Language(s):
The main language spoken in Avignon is Lavoyarde [X] and such is reflected in the use of the language on signs and other buildings in the Province. However, Common is the second most used language.
Official Religion:
Ignis Synnove, however, many of the Nobility class uses the branch of the Church du’Feu and not the High Church of Anhald.
Settlements:
I: City of Avignon, the Capital of the Province du’Avignon.
II: The Manor of Aldbourne.
Military:
The Military of the Province d'Avignon is mixed between the forces of the Gardee Dore Bannermen and the Knights of the Order d'Magnus.
Relations:
House Anhald - Liege Lords (Cap )
House Hotspur - Vassals (Fishymatt )
House Hammond - Vassals (BoredBrit )
House Brus - Vassals (Jasper151627237 )
Resources:
-Gold, mined in the mountains behind the City of Avignon
-Goldsmiths and Silversmiths
-Coin Mints
-Arts
-Statutes
-Silks
Climate:
The climate of Province du’Avignon is similar to that of the midland of Spain, most fitting with the climate and weather of Madrid. With the average high of the winter months reaching between 10-15 Degrees and in the summer between 30-35 degrees. Province d’Avignon experiences a high amount of rain during the months of the Spring and Winter, however, the summer is very dry, experiencing very high amounts of sunlight.
Culture:
The Culture of the Province d’Avignon is mixed with two influences, the first being the culture of the House de Courtnay and the second being the influence of the old Lavoyard culture, that unlike Anhald, is still rich and practiced in Avignon. However, the culture is heavily influenced by Lavoyarde culture, or New Arcturian culture;
I: Lavoyarde Culture - [X]
II: House de Courtnay - [X]
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