Celliander Ideas

Traditions
+10% May Recruit Female Generals
+10% Trade Efficiency

Sorncell's Old HarbourThe coastal town of Sorncell has an excellent deepwater port that has been in continuous use since the ancient times. Large and heavy ships, either merchantmen or warships, could easily enter the harbour and dock safely. Above all, however, it was extensively utilized by the local shipyard. The citizens of Sorncell had been building ships as long as they had lived there, and became renowned for their craft.
-10% Ship Costs

Order Of SerondorTo combat piracy by gnolls and Nathalairey, the Count of Celliande established the Knightly Order of Serondor, named after the famed Celliander captain Serondor síl Sorncell. He was a famous figure who sailed his ship across the Divenhal, hunting pirate ships and saving coastal villagers from slavery and worse. One day, he sailed away only to never to be seen again. The Order respected his name by fulfilling his duty. Thus, the Knights of Serondor did not ride horses, but commanded swift galleys and galleons.
+10% Galley Combat Ability
+10% Ship Trade Power

Famed Satin Of DoveswallThe town of Doveswall was known for satin fabric manufactured by its craftsmen, made out of silk imported from the east. It was primarily used for extravagant clothing worn by wealthy Celliander noblewomen, as it was extremely expensive. In later years, when Arannen became the primary center of textile production in the Borders, Doveswall lost much of its relevance, its weavers seeing Arannen as an upstart rival. They invested much into improving their production methods so they could compete with the northern city.
+10% Production Efficiency

Bulwari EntrepôtThanks to the harbour of Sorncell, Celliande was the primary destination for Bulwari trade goods which were shipped across the Divenhal to be sold on Anbennarian markets. While places like Busilar had larger ports, Celliande enjoyed the privilege of being in the Empire of Anbennar. Many eastern trade goods that were sold in the rest of Anbennar had passed through Celliande, so its Counts grew wealthy from custom duties.
+10% Domestic Trade Power

Heirs Of MilcorissiaIn the 16th century, chroniclers studied the past and the upper class of Celliande learned about the ancient Kingdom of Milcorissia that had once dominated the Borders. While the Milcori people had later been devastated by the War of the Sorcerer-King and the White Pestilence, the Arannese were considered their descendants. The nobles were inspired by these tales and began fabricating family trees claiming descent from legendary Kings and Queens of Milcorissia.
+1 Yearly Prestige

Milk-Skinned FolkConsidered by the Celliander upper class as evidence of their Milcori heritage, the Arannese of Celliande had especially pale skins, and black hair was more common than in the rest of the Borders. Those who lived outside of the Borders saw Celliander women as especially beautiful and elegant. This stereotype became more widely known in the 18th century, when it appeared in Anbennarian poetry and stories. In the 19th century, the term "Celliander" was often used for the advertisement of women's beauty products.
+50% Chance of New Heir
+25% Improve Relations

The Eagle Spreads Its WingsBecause the Counts of Celliande saw themselves as rightful heirs of ancient Milcorissia, it was not difficult for them to fabricate territorial claims on lands owned by neighbouring statelets. Milcorissia, after all, had encompassed much of the Borders. Thus several futile wars were fought, but Celliande never reached the heights of the legendary Milcori Kingdom. The period of expansionist policy eventually came to an end with the unification of the Empire of Anbennar.
-15% Cost to fabricate claims

Ambition
+10% Heavy Ship Combat Ability