Kingdom of Celebarad

"Celebarad" redirects here. For the eponymous capital city, see Dinas Celebarad.

Kingdom of Celebarad ᛏᛖᛁᚱᚾᚨᛋ ᚲᛖᛚᛗᛒᚨᚱᚨᛞ Teirnas Celebarad
Flag Coat of Arms
Motto: Bidi Sêr Arian in Arwaïn en Lobir' "The Silver Stars will Guide our Path"
Anthem: Heroes of Celebarad
Map versions	15.0.5 - current
Capital	Dinas Celebarad
Largest city	Pelargard, Galahad, Emin Therin
Official language(s)	Celebaradian (official language) Norse (minority language) Menelmacari (minority language)
Official religion(s)	78% Followers of Arian 13% Norse Nazarene 9% other (including Calbain Church)
Demonym	Celebaradi
Adjective	Celebaradi
Government	Absolute Monarchy
• King	Eathel
• Most Noble Chairman of the Council	Rowan Castell
• High Priestess of Arian	Elenora Anromin
Legislature	Council of Nobles
Establishment	1723 AN
Area	1.185.824 km2
Population	9,307,614 (1734)
Currency	Crown
Abbreviation	CEL
Driving side	right
Time zone(s)	CMT+10
National animal	Stag
National drink	River Wine

The Kingdom of Celebarad (Celebaradian: ᛏᛖᛁᚱᚾᚨᛋ ᚲᛖᛚᛗᛒᚨᚱᚨᛞ (Teirnas Celebarad), or known as simply Celebarad) is a kingdom located on North Island of Feanoria in the Great Western Sea. Since 1723, Celebarad is, together with the Kingdoms of Nidaros and Riskai, a constituent realm of the Three Kingdoms. Celebarad was founded by the Inhabitants of the great city of Dinas Celebarad, after which the Kingdom was to be named. It was ruled by a Steward in the absence of a King in the period shortly before, and after the Vanic Collapse during which the city of Celebarad became a focal point for an alliance of Menelmacari and Norse peoples in their uprising against the Vanic oppressors. Between 1692 and 1723, Celebarad was a client kingdom of Calbion. Before this time, the Celebradi had been in relative isolation after the collapse of the Menelmacari homeland, and the subsequent subjugation of their land and city by the Vanics. When the Calbain arrived on the shores of North Island in 1692, they allied with the Celebaradi, who had significant knowledge of the mountains and forests of their island, in order to establish their trading ports.

In 1723 Celebarad gained full independence. During the Meeting of the Three Kings, the Feanorian Kingdoms united into the Three Kingdoms in which each of the monarchs would govern as First King for three years in roulation. After the uniting of the realms, Celebarad became more prosperous, its political neutrality versus the various feuding power blocs of Micras and its fortidious location on the sea allowing it to attract trade and commerce.

Following its independence, the Celebaradi territories expanded, firstly with the gift of Penn ar Bed by Calbion, which became part of the King's Marches. Following the Andilar Wars in which Celebarad participated, the territories of Angár, Lycurgia, the Vraillan Islands and Krufnspire Island were added as crownlands to the Celebaradi realm.

Etymology

The name Celebarad derives from the Menelmacari for Fortified Place of Silver, and is likely a reference to both the silver mines that lay in the North East of the Kingdom, and to the White Fortress of Celebarad. The name initially refered to the city of Celebarad, but gradually expanded to the wider Kingdom, in which case the name has taken to mean Land of Silver.

Geography and climate

Celebarad is a stretched-out, largely coastal kingdom, with significant variety in its geography and climate. In Alfirin in the South, the climate is warm and sub-tropical. The combination of green vegetation and relatively cool sea wind makes it a very popular location for merchants, aided by the existence of natural harbours in the form of various bays. The cities of Porth Morward and Caer Alfirin are among the most prosperous in the kingdom. The South is home to many natural resources such as fruits, cacao, coffee, tea, rubber and oils. The island of Tarin is much more rocky and is especially known for its fishing and whaling activities.

Between Alfirin and Gweneth lies a natural border in the form of the Tara Mountains, which divide the two Ealdorics. The Tara mountains also form a western barrier for Gweneth, and form a border between Tara, Nidaros and the Celebaradi Ealdoric. The remainder of Gweneth is home to grasslands, hills and plains. Farming, both agriculture and livestock, is a prominent economic source, along with the mining of Iron, Copper and Gold in the mountain regions. Galahad, the largest city of the region, is a staple for wool, linnen and agricultural produce.

North of Geweneth, the landscape becomes dominated by hills and forests, the King's March is largely covered by the Royal Forest, a private hunting forest for the King. The Island of Penn ar Bed fully consists of rocks and flatlands. North of the March, the Ealdoric of Nordaria is dominated by hills and forests, which the Nidaros mountains in its heartland. The island of Balar is largely covered by a thick, almost unpenetrable forest, and some mountains in the center of the island. Balar provides one of the best sources of hardwood on Micras, and wood products, including shipbuilding, are crucial for its economy. The small island of Svaylont to the South of Balar is not more than a barren rock. It functions largely as a prison island and a training base for the Royal Legions.

History

The City of Celebarad was, according to legend founded by King Earion in the year 1000 (also known as time immemorial). During the reign of Earion, it was a blossoming city made out of silver, in which the Gods would live alongside men. The first recorded historical presence of Celebarad is found the 15th century, when the city was part of the Menelmacari Empire. Following its foundation, it became a cultural and economic hub of the country, also influencing and controlling many of the lands in its near vicinity. After the Fall of Menelmacar, the Vanics surpressed the Celebaradi and the population drastically declined. After the Vanics left the shores of North Island, partly due to resistance from descendants of the Menelmacari, the city again gained a momentum to develop. When the Calbain arrived on the shores of Feanoria in the late 17th century, they immediately cooperated with the Celebaradi. The Calbain named the region under their control Y Afordir Corachod, or The Coast of the Elves after the Menelmacari. The Calbain, however, were mainly interested in the trading oportunities that their colonisation of the East Keltian shores provided. In 1712, they gave much of the governance of the non-port cities to the ruler of the city of Celebarad, Thawain, who they also bestowed the title of King of Celebarad. In turn, Thawain and the Celebaradi controlled the entire Eastern and Northern shores of the North Island, adding the previously independent towns and cities to their kingdom. In 1719, the island of Balar offically became part of the kingdom. The same year, King Thawain died and was succeeded by his brother, King Eathel.

Governance

Political Map of the Ealdorics of Celebarad

Celebarad is a Kingdom and ruled as an absolute monarchy by its king. Current king is Eathel, who serves since 1719. The King is aided in his governance by the Council of Nobles, who are appointed by the King and serve at his pleasure and dismissal. Notwithstanding the authoritarian nature of the governance of the Kingdom, Celebarad has a high level of civil development and citizens have a high degree of freedom to organise their lives in guilds, communities or Burgherships. The King resides in the Silver Palace, which is also the meeting place of the Council of Nobles.

Nobility and Constituent Ealdorics

The nobility of Celebarad is divided into three trances. The lowest class are the Lesser Nobles, these are prominent families that are bestowed a particular task or have historically held a position of importance in the name of the King. These lesser nobles are also known as Manor Lords, as they have been granted lordship over their holdfasts and manors. Secondly are the Council Nobles, these may also be Manor Lords, or nobles that have granted a bigger fiefdom such as a stewardship over a forest or a particular smaller region. These nobles hold a higher rank due to their presence on the Council of Nobles. Finally The High Nobles, or Ealdor are those Houses that govern constituent realms with some degree of autonomy that make up the Kingdom. These Ealdor are also close advisors to the King and hold positions of governance. There are presently five constituent Ealdorics that make up the Kingdom of Celebarad: The King's March (which includes Dinas Celebarad and Penn-ar-Bedd island); Balar; Nordaria (also sometimes referred to as Upper-Nidaros); Gweneth and Alfirin.

Ealdorics of Celebarad

Coat of Arms	Ealdoric	Ealdor	Ruling House	Capital City	Population (1734)	Notes
	King's March	Eathel (Governed by the Crown)	House of Earion	Celebarad	1,357,003	The Kings March is directly governed by the Crown, and consists of the King's Royal possessions
	Alfirin	Ishatban	House of Morningtide	Caer Alfirin	2,948,495	Includes the island of Tarin
	Balar	Athorc	House of Manderley	Pelargard	1,058,929	Consists of the Island of Balar (Inis Balar) and the island of Svaylont
	Gweneth	Alicent	House of Gweneth	Galahad	2,638,355
	Nordaria	Björn	House of Volsdame-Rovannion	Emin Therin	1,204,832	Also known colloquially as Upper-Nidaros

King of Celebarad

The Kingdom of Celebarad was founded by the legendary king Earion in the Age before time. Earion granted the Kingship to his son Finn, who later bestowed the Sword of Kingship to the Menelmacari, who would thereby be permitted to rule over Celebarad but could never style themselves Kings of Celebarad. That honour would only befall the Chosen One who would be crowned from above. In the meantime, Celebarad and the continent of Feanoria have had many rulers.

Below is an overview of the Kings of Celebarad after the ushering in of the Kingdom Era with the coronation of Thawain by lightning. For a full list of all rulers over Celebarad, see this article.

Portrait	Regnal name	Epithet	Reign (in AN)	Noble House	Notes
	Thawain	The Wise	1712-1717	House of Earion	Thawain was Steward of the City of Celebarad and oversaw much of the rebuilding of the city. Was crowned King of Celebarad in 1712 when lightning struck him during a prayer on mount Ailendil. He survived, and this was interpreted to be the coronation from above that, according to ancient legend, would indicate the worthy successor of Earion as King of Celebarad. Subsequently, Thawain assumed the title of King. Not long after, he was granted powers by the Calbain to oversee the government of much of the North Island, which allowed him to control the North East coast of the island. Reunited Balar and Celebarad in 1717 and died of old age in the same year.
	Eathel	Bringer of Good Fortune	1717 - current	House of Earion	The younger brother of King Thawain, Eathel inherited the throne after the death of his brother. His reign saw an expansion of the power of the Kingdom of Celebarad, increased autonomy, full integration of Balar, and the establishment of close cooperation with neighbouring Nidaros and Riskai.