High
Concept
Ancient
European style culture set in a world trying to emerge from a Dark
Age; humans intermixed with dwarves, elves (who surrendered control
of the world to man and dwarf), and gnomes (whose real purpose is not
known); set in a bleak world trying to come out of a Dark Age.
The
Pitch
The
cast join with Baron Galen of Tamaris in attempting to reunite a land
now divided. Along the way, they play integral roles in forming
alliances with other baronies, encounter experiments left behind by
their former masters (the elves), and rally against those who would
support a despot as king.
Overview
The
cast will become embroiled in the machinations of Baron Galen
(portray by
James Coburn) as he attempts to unite the baronies across the
continent. Allies must be formed and enemies swayed or defeated. The
cast will need to prove their worth to Baron Galen before being sent
on missions of greater and greater importance. With success, they
will become emissaries of a sort for the baron as he pursues his
personal goal – setting himself up as the king of a reunited land.
Faraway lands will be visited, including those adverse to serving a
different baron's goals. Can the cast survive in these lands, let
alone gain supporters for Baron Galen amongst the peoples within
these lands. Along the way, caches of old will need to be explored
and experiments left behind by the evil elves of old must be
destroyed.
The
cast will have the freedom to not help the baron if they find him a
detestable leader.
Cast
and Concepts
Location:
Barony of the Southern Coast
Capital:
Tamaris
Ruler/Leader:
Baron Galen (James
Coburn)
Important
Court Members:
Allies:
none
Enemies:
Baronies of the Mists and Swamps
Neutral:
Baronies of the Mountains, Woods, and River
Population:
1200
Notes:
The elves of old turned sandbars near the coast into three, small
islands and then constructed bridges, towers, and buildings upon
those islands. The towers give the impression of wrapping around
themselves, as if seaweed. The buildings are constructed to look like
rocks and coral from the seabed. The bridges that stretch from the
mainland to the islands and betwixt the islands are layers of wood
that warp and wrap around each other like a field of seagrass to form
a perfectly smooth surface. Each bridge has a command word that may
be used to retract or extend the bridge, as if some sort of
drawbridge. The main island houses the baron's home. The other two
islands serve as either the base of the military or as a starting
point for fishermen, complete with docks. The town itself spreads
from these three islands on to the mainland.
Location:
Barony of the Mountains
Capital:
Carnock
Ruler/Leader:
Baron Ponoshich (Ernest
Borgnine)
Important
Court Members:
Allies:
none
Enemies:
none
Neutral:
Baronies of the Woods and Southern Coast
Population:
950
Notes:
The Barony of the Mountains lies within the western mountain range.
Most of the residents within the barony are dwarves and live
underground. Unlike the Barony of the Falls, this barony does not
trade its ore with human settlements outside the barony. Most of the
trade is with dwarven communities deep within the mountains.
Location:
Barony of the Woods
Capital:
Caerlaverock
Other
Cities: Lanark
Ruler/Leader:
Baron Ulric (Brian
Blessed)
Important
Court Members:
Allies:
none
Enemies:
none
Neutral:
Baronies of the Mountains, Southern Coast, and Mists
Population:
1000+elves
Notes:
The Barony of the Woods lies between the Barony of the Mountains to
the west and the Barony of the Southern Coast to the southeast. Baron
Ulric has the unenviable job of watching over the remnants of the
people who were once our jailors. While most consider the idea of
guarding against future problems with the surviving Tuathanas, Baron
Ulric has found it to be easier than expected. He has made allies
with a group of gnomes who serve as spies and informants within the
Lanark community.
The
glass lake that once was Larnark lies in the center of this barony.
The new elven town of Larnark has built up around the old city.
Location:
Barony of the Mist
Capital:
Polworth
Ruler/Leader:
Baron Kobel (Terrence
Stamp)
Important
Court Members:
Allies:
none
Enemies:
Baronies of the Southern Coast
Neutral:
Baronies of the Woods and Fields
Population:
1500
Notes:
The Barony of the Mist lies in under the Falls of Cimmeria along the
Northern Mountain ridge. The falls are one hundred yards wide and
cause a mist to rise up, covering the entire city of Polworth. The
old elven buildings of the city are designed to resemble the
mountainside from which the water flows. The city was evacuated
during the war with the dragons.
The
entrance to the Chantry of the Falls lies within the Falls of
Cimmeria, which is easiest to access via the city of Polworth. A
dwarf community within the mountains does business within the city of
Polworth, trading ores for foodstuffs. This has resulted in the
largest foundries and best smiths working from Polworth.
Baron
Kobel is said to be a stern, selfish man. Those who do not do as he
wishes often find themselves on the wrong end of a blade.
Location:
Barony of the Fields
Capital:
Sleat
Ruler/Leader:
Baron Bellamy (Derek
Jacobi)
Important
Court Members:
Allies:
Baronies of the River
Enemies:
Neutral:
Barony of the Mists
Population:
1500
Notes:
The Barony of the Fields is a large land and the food basket of the
continent. Baron Bellamy's fields include orchards, farmlands, and
ranges. Small villages have sprouted along the barony's borders where
residents of other baronies can come and trade for the foodstuffs.
This trend is beginning to be noticed by Baron Bellamy and the other
nearby barons.
Baron
Bellamy's land is a mostly peaceful one. Occasionally, outsiders will
enter his lands to steal cattle or sheep. While there are patrols
walking the perimeter of the land, they are unknown to most of the
populace and rarely catch cattle thieves. To that extent, what is
their real purpose?
Location:
Barony of the River
Capital:
Navia
Ruler/Leader:
Baroness Kellie, daughter of Choilleich (Katie
Sackhoff)
Important
Court Members:
Allies:
Barony of the Fields
Enemies:
none
Neutral:
Barony of the Southern Coast
Population:
1300
Notes:
The Barony of the River started as a outpost guarding against the
Haunted Wood. What began as a fort on an island in the middle of the
Grand River has become a large city. The city now extends out along
the banks of the river. Trade in Navia is mostly in foodstuffs. They
trade fish and rice with the Barony of the Fields and Barony of the
Apples for fruit and grains. Some additional trading is performed
with the Barony of the Southern Coast.
Baroness
Kellie rules with a firm hand. She and her husband, Sheriff Oram,
have maintained peace and calm in their land for the past five years.
The secret to their success is arming all of the citizenry. With the
Haunted Wood within bow-shot, all persons traveling in the portion of
the town along the eastern bank must be armed at all times. Creatures
of chaos in the past have encroached into this portion of the city
and an unarmed populace is an easy target. Persons on the western
bank are not required to go about armed, but it is highly encouraged.
With a well armed populace, the sheriff's guards are very quick to
arrest anyone who gets out of line. Those who get too far out of hand
are placed in a jail found within the Haunted Wood.
The
Haunted Wood is the old dumping ground for all things failed in the
way of Tuathanas experimentation. Creatures born of chaos and left to
fend for themselves were transported here and released. Why this was
done instead of simply killing the creatures is unknown.
Location:
Barony of the Eastern Coast
Capital:
Navia
Ruler/Leader:
Baroness Gemma (Christine
Weatherup)
Important
Court Members:
Allies:
Enemies:
Barony of the Swamps
Neutral:
Barony of the Fields
Population:
1200
Notes:
The Barony of the Eastern Coast is the most removed barony on the
continent. It lies far to the east of the Barony of the Fields and
well north of the peat stricken Barony of the Swamps. Baroness Gemma
rules with a light hand, allowing her banner families to run the land
for her with only a minimal interest from her. The people of the land
have formed a solidarity not to be seen amongst the other baronies.
Arranged marriages and shared enterprises (farms, fisheries,
livestock) have ensured a peaceful land exists.
Being
so far removed from the nearest two kingdoms, there is a lack of
fighting over fishing and farming rights. In fact, this barony could
double its population and size without encroaching on to others'
territory.
Location:
Barony of Swamps
Capital:
Cambria
Ruler/Leader:
Baron Montrose (Vinnie
Jones)
Important
Court Members:
Allies:
Barony of the Mist
Enemies:
Barony of the Southern Coast, Fields, and Eastern Coast
Neutral:
Population:
800
Notes:
The Barony of Swamps lies in the shadow of uninhabited mountains.
Some of the highest peaks on the continent overshadow this barony.
Where the mountains do not provide a border, the ocean and lakes line
the borders of this kingdom. Waterways run throughout the land, many
of which are the salt water of the ocean or intermingled with the
salt water of the ocean. This has lead to a land of swamps (not
bayou) and lakes.
Baron
Montrose is a dark man with evil intent. He believes in the power of
might and self. Yet, he has no problem with employing thieves and
assassins to perform treachery. This baron leads from the front and
brooks no challengers.
To
be added:
Stonehaven
– Dwarven city of note
Chantries
of Note
Chantry
at the Top of the World – Jurgen Prachnow
Chantry
of the Falls – Lucy Griffiths
Chantry
of the Lake – Natalie Umbruglia
Chantry
of the Underkeep – Ralph Richardson
Chantry
in the Plains – Sienna Miller
Religion's
role in the lands of the baronies
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