Roilsard

Roilsard

Primary Culture

Roilsardi

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Religion

Regent Court

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Traditions
+1 Diplomatic Relations
+10% Morale of Navies

The Crown of Thorns RemadeRoilsard was an old Duchy, having existed for centuries. But during the Lilac Wars, it chose the wrong side in the conflict and was dismantled by the victorious Kingdom of Lorent. The Crown of Thorns, worn by the Roilsardi rulers, was burned into ashes. Years later, the Roilsardi defied their Lencori cousins and restored the Duchy anew after reclaiming its former lands. The Crown was remade and is now once again worn by the ruler of Roilsard. The experience made the Roilsardi people more determined than ever to fight for their homeland and keep it safe from foreigners who wanted nothing more than to destroy Roilsard.
+10% Morale of Armies

Between Two CulturesBeing located on the edge of Lencori lands, next to Dameria, Roilsard had a unique position in between the two distinct cultures. While culturally closer to the Lencori, the Roilsardi aligned politically more with Dameria. However, they often used their position to their advantage to act as mediators between Lorent and Dameria, which enabled them to retain their independence for a considerably long time, despite their relatively small size as a country.
+2 Diplomatic Reputation

The Thorned WallIt is commonly thought that the famed Thorn formation originated in Lorent, but the Roilsardi have always claimed it was based upon their own tactics. For centuries, Roilsardi pikemen had been a literal thorn in the side of Lorentish cavalry, which inspired the Lorentish General Darien síl Ainethán to eventually develop the Thorn formation. Regardless where it originated, the Roilsardi were exceptional in using the mixed formation of pikes and gunners to deter cavalry chargers and maintain a solid frontline against the enemy.
+10% Infantry Combat Ability

Legacy of The Aldresian CrusadeDuring the Aldresian Crusade against the White Pestilence, many Roilsardi knights and commoners left their homeland, feeling the pressure of Lorentish rule, and fled eastwards to join the crusade where they hoped to gain glory and help defend the lands their fellow Roilsardi had settled in The Borders during the War of the Sorcerer-King years prior. After the Crusade was over and the Pestilence had been eradicated, some Roilsardi crusaders returned home, but many chose to stay and join their cousins, finally helping supplant the suppressed Milcori tribes that inhabited The Borders. The Crusade brought much fame and respect for the Roilsardi in Cannor, and their efforts in it were never truly forgotten.
+1 Yearly Prestige

Roilsard WineCommonly simply known as "Roilsard", the Roilsardi wine was a fruity and dry red wine with a hint of spice, known for its acidity. While often compared with its Saloreni cousin, the Roilsardi wine was usually stronger with a higher alcohol content. It was often served with traditional roasted foods which were popular among the Roilsardi. It was especially popular among the commoners, yet the upper class enjoyed it similarly and did not regard it as a "peasant drink". One could say that love for Roilsard wine brought national unity for the Roilsardi.
-10% Stability Cost Modifier

The Cult of MinaraMinara was an especially popular goddess among the Roilsardi. She resonated with the Roilsardi not only because of their love of grand celebrations with copious amounts of wine, but also because of the Roilsardi tradition of having large families. Child-making was less of a taboo in Roilsardi culture than elsewhere, and while this resulted in foreigners regarding them as debauched, it did also increase Roilsard's population as long as there was enough food to feed everyone.
+15% Manpower Recovery Speed

A Haven Across The SeaRoilsard's precarious geopolitical position between two powers motivated many to seek a new life across the sea in Aelantir and beyond, where they could live in peace. While many initial settlers perished, eventually large Roilsard communities sprung up in Aelantir, just like they had sprung up in the Borders during the Aldresian Crusade. The Roilsardi colonists would retain their distinct cultural identity to this day, albeit most of them have no desire to return to their homeland.
+15 Global Settler Increase

Ambition
-10% Development Cost

History

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Strategy

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