Beta Aurigae VII
15-06-2008, 02:49
The Union of the Seven Realms
History:
For many thousands of years, what is now called The Union of the Seven Realms was ruled by the Empire of the High Elves in the east. However, when the great rebellion began eight hundred years ago, the slaves in that area banded together and were able to push the High Elves out of the peninsula and take the land for themselves. Since that time, the seven independent kingdoms that formed have banded together to create the Union.
The Union of the Seven Realms consists of several types of beings, Humans, Elves, and Dwarves. There are three human kingdoms on the southern coasts of the peninsula. The two elven kingdoms are located on the eastern and western coasts of the peninsula and the two dwarven kingdoms are located within the central mountains. The Union’s leader is selected by the Council of the Greystone, which selects from its ranks the being deemed best for the job. This electee is then given the title of High King and must renounce all other land claims and titles within their own kingdom while they have the post of High King. The current leader is a dwarf, High King Kereb Stonesmasher.
For many years now, the Union of the Seven Realms has held off the High Elves to the east from taking back their land. But all of that may change as the new evil from the North threatens to engulf the land in darkness. The Union may have to ally itself with those it once counted as enemies to ensure its survival.
Economy:
The economy of the Union is very diverse, with just about every type of industry included. Along the coast, shipping and fishing are prevalent and the large grassy plains inland make for excellent croplands. The mountains in the center of the peninsula are ripe for mining operations which the dwarves rigorously take care of.
Population:
Humans: 3,226,000
Elves: 942,000
Dwarves: 2,284,000
Total Population: 6,452,000
Government:
As stated above, the Union is ruled over by the High King as decided by the Council of the Greystone. However, each kingdom is allowed a large level of autonomy, with their own kings in place and their own decisions on the everyday affairs of the lands. The High King has the final say in all foreign policy decisions, all inter-Union disputes, all laws that affect the entire Union, and he has command over the joint Union Army which acts as the army for all of the kingdoms.
Religion:
The Union has no set religion given it’s variety of backgrounds, however, as a whole; the Union is pagan with each faction worshiping its own pantheon of gods.
The Seven Realms:
Human:
Hillsboro
Camden
Fomoria
Elven:
Eylliseaer
Banniurdrenn
Dwarven:
Bael Modan
Khaz Modan
Rulers of the Seven Realms:
High King Kereb Stonesmasher (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m460326_99110205105_DwarfThorgimMain_873x627.jpg)
Human:
Karl Morton King of Hillsboro (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400828_99110203085_LouenMain_873x627.jpg)
Harold Mueller King of Camden (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m350113_99110202130_KarlFranzDeathclawMain_873x627.jpg)
Siegfried von Kimmelshook King of Fomoria (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1183688_99110202199_ColValtenExaltedMain_873x627.jpg)
Elven:
Amrod Tasardur King of Eylliseaer (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490754_99110210101_HighElvesTyrionMain_873x627.jpg)
Maglor Nénharma King of Banniurdrenn (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490544_99110204057_WoodElfOrionMain_873x627.jpg)
Dwarven:
Sorlek Farcrystal King of Bael Modan (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m460201_99060205088_DwarfKingAlrikMain_873x627.jpg)
Yiva Irongilder King of Khaz Modan (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1280360_99060205005_ColKingKazadorMain_873x627.jpg)
Army of the Union:
The Union Army has a standing man count of 64,520 men. Of that number, 32,260 are human, 9,420 are elven, and 22,840 are dwarven. All of these men are mixed together to form seven armies (one for each kingdom) of 9,216 men each. Each army is further divided up into legions of 768 men each for a total of 12 legions per army. Each army is commanded by the ranking general in each kingdom. Here is the troop breakdown for the armies and legions:
Single Army Numbers:
4,608 Humans
1,344 Elves
3,264 Dwarves
Single Legion Numbers:
384 Humans
112 Elves
272 Dwarves
Generals of the Union:
Human:
Mortimer Tynes (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400838_99110203086_TheGreenKnightMain_873x627.jpg)
Geoffry Julien (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m350043_99060202112_BalthasarGeltMain_873x627.jpg)
William Martel (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400788_99060203099_BretonnianLordLanceMain_873x627.jpg)
Elven:
Elrohir Táralóm (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490744_99110210002_HighElvesEltharionStormwingMain_873x627.jpg)
Camthalion Carnesîr (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490584_99110204075_WoodElfHeroStagMain_873x627.jpg)
Dwarven:
Aetu Forgecarver (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1280365_99060205006_ColDwarfUngrimMain_873x627.jpg)
Dalras Keytunnel (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m460241_99060205136_DwarfLordHornedHelmHammerMain_873x627.jpg)
Soldiers of the Union:
Cavalry:
Heavy Cavalry:
Pegasus Riders (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1251839_99110203037_ColWHBretHeroPegasusMain_873x627.jpg)
Griffin Riders (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m350093_99110202105_EmpireHeroGriffinMain_873x627.jpg)
Dragon Lancers (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490934_99120210011_HighElvesLordDragonMain_873x627.jpg)
Light Cavalry:
Axe Riders (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400783_99060203098_BretonnianLordGreatWeaponMain_873x627.jpg)
Mounted Yeoman (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400768_99060203033_BretonnianMountedYeomanMain_873x627.jpg)
Warhawk Riders (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490404_99060204064_WoodEldWarhawk1Main_873x627.jpg)
Infantry:
Heavy Infantry:
Axe Bearers (Dwarven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m460191_99060205078_DwarfLordMain_873x627.jpg)
Rockbreakers (Dwarven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m460241_99060205136_DwarfLordHornedHelmHammerMain_873x627.jpg)
Knight Champion (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400798_99060203101_BretonnianGrailKnightChampionMain_873x627.jpg)
Guards of Light (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490734_99060210127_HighElvesHeroSwordShieldMain_873x627.jpg)
Light Infantry:
Men-at-Arms (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400883_99120203004_BretonnianMenAtArmsMain_873x627.jpg)
Dwarf Warriors (Dwarven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m470125_99120205002_DwarfWarriorsMain_873x627.jpg)
Elven Spearmen (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490849_99120210003_HighElvesSpearmenMain_873x627.jpg)
Ranged:
Heavy Ranged:
Elven Longbowmen (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490739_99060210128_HighElvesHeroLongbowMain_873x627.jpg)
Elven Archers (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490859_99120210004_HighElvesArchersMain_873x627.jpg)
Light Ranged:
Archers (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1370229_99110202225_EmpireArchersMain_873x627.jpg)
Peasant Bowmen (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400893_99120203006_BretonnianBowmenMain_873x627.jpg)
Artillery:
Heavy Artillery:
Trebuchet (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400848_99110203091_BretonnianFieldTrebuchetMain_873x627.jpg)
Catapult (Dwarven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m470025_99110205112_DwarfGrudgeThrowerMain_873x627.jpg)
Bolt Thrower (Dwarven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m460336_99110205111_DwarfBoltThrowerMain_873x627.jpg)
Light Artillery:
Repeater Bolt Thrower (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490879_99120210006_HighElvesRepeaterBoltThrowerMain_873x627.jpg)
Specialty:
Shadow Walker (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490724_99060210119_HighElvesShadowWalkerMain_873x627.jpg)
History:
For many thousands of years, what is now called The Union of the Seven Realms was ruled by the Empire of the High Elves in the east. However, when the great rebellion began eight hundred years ago, the slaves in that area banded together and were able to push the High Elves out of the peninsula and take the land for themselves. Since that time, the seven independent kingdoms that formed have banded together to create the Union.
The Union of the Seven Realms consists of several types of beings, Humans, Elves, and Dwarves. There are three human kingdoms on the southern coasts of the peninsula. The two elven kingdoms are located on the eastern and western coasts of the peninsula and the two dwarven kingdoms are located within the central mountains. The Union’s leader is selected by the Council of the Greystone, which selects from its ranks the being deemed best for the job. This electee is then given the title of High King and must renounce all other land claims and titles within their own kingdom while they have the post of High King. The current leader is a dwarf, High King Kereb Stonesmasher.
For many years now, the Union of the Seven Realms has held off the High Elves to the east from taking back their land. But all of that may change as the new evil from the North threatens to engulf the land in darkness. The Union may have to ally itself with those it once counted as enemies to ensure its survival.
Economy:
The economy of the Union is very diverse, with just about every type of industry included. Along the coast, shipping and fishing are prevalent and the large grassy plains inland make for excellent croplands. The mountains in the center of the peninsula are ripe for mining operations which the dwarves rigorously take care of.
Population:
Humans: 3,226,000
Elves: 942,000
Dwarves: 2,284,000
Total Population: 6,452,000
Government:
As stated above, the Union is ruled over by the High King as decided by the Council of the Greystone. However, each kingdom is allowed a large level of autonomy, with their own kings in place and their own decisions on the everyday affairs of the lands. The High King has the final say in all foreign policy decisions, all inter-Union disputes, all laws that affect the entire Union, and he has command over the joint Union Army which acts as the army for all of the kingdoms.
Religion:
The Union has no set religion given it’s variety of backgrounds, however, as a whole; the Union is pagan with each faction worshiping its own pantheon of gods.
The Seven Realms:
Human:
Hillsboro
Camden
Fomoria
Elven:
Eylliseaer
Banniurdrenn
Dwarven:
Bael Modan
Khaz Modan
Rulers of the Seven Realms:
High King Kereb Stonesmasher (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m460326_99110205105_DwarfThorgimMain_873x627.jpg)
Human:
Karl Morton King of Hillsboro (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400828_99110203085_LouenMain_873x627.jpg)
Harold Mueller King of Camden (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m350113_99110202130_KarlFranzDeathclawMain_873x627.jpg)
Siegfried von Kimmelshook King of Fomoria (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1183688_99110202199_ColValtenExaltedMain_873x627.jpg)
Elven:
Amrod Tasardur King of Eylliseaer (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490754_99110210101_HighElvesTyrionMain_873x627.jpg)
Maglor Nénharma King of Banniurdrenn (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490544_99110204057_WoodElfOrionMain_873x627.jpg)
Dwarven:
Sorlek Farcrystal King of Bael Modan (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m460201_99060205088_DwarfKingAlrikMain_873x627.jpg)
Yiva Irongilder King of Khaz Modan (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1280360_99060205005_ColKingKazadorMain_873x627.jpg)
Army of the Union:
The Union Army has a standing man count of 64,520 men. Of that number, 32,260 are human, 9,420 are elven, and 22,840 are dwarven. All of these men are mixed together to form seven armies (one for each kingdom) of 9,216 men each. Each army is further divided up into legions of 768 men each for a total of 12 legions per army. Each army is commanded by the ranking general in each kingdom. Here is the troop breakdown for the armies and legions:
Single Army Numbers:
4,608 Humans
1,344 Elves
3,264 Dwarves
Single Legion Numbers:
384 Humans
112 Elves
272 Dwarves
Generals of the Union:
Human:
Mortimer Tynes (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400838_99110203086_TheGreenKnightMain_873x627.jpg)
Geoffry Julien (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m350043_99060202112_BalthasarGeltMain_873x627.jpg)
William Martel (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400788_99060203099_BretonnianLordLanceMain_873x627.jpg)
Elven:
Elrohir Táralóm (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490744_99110210002_HighElvesEltharionStormwingMain_873x627.jpg)
Camthalion Carnesîr (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490584_99110204075_WoodElfHeroStagMain_873x627.jpg)
Dwarven:
Aetu Forgecarver (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1280365_99060205006_ColDwarfUngrimMain_873x627.jpg)
Dalras Keytunnel (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m460241_99060205136_DwarfLordHornedHelmHammerMain_873x627.jpg)
Soldiers of the Union:
Cavalry:
Heavy Cavalry:
Pegasus Riders (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1251839_99110203037_ColWHBretHeroPegasusMain_873x627.jpg)
Griffin Riders (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m350093_99110202105_EmpireHeroGriffinMain_873x627.jpg)
Dragon Lancers (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490934_99120210011_HighElvesLordDragonMain_873x627.jpg)
Light Cavalry:
Axe Riders (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400783_99060203098_BretonnianLordGreatWeaponMain_873x627.jpg)
Mounted Yeoman (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400768_99060203033_BretonnianMountedYeomanMain_873x627.jpg)
Warhawk Riders (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490404_99060204064_WoodEldWarhawk1Main_873x627.jpg)
Infantry:
Heavy Infantry:
Axe Bearers (Dwarven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m460191_99060205078_DwarfLordMain_873x627.jpg)
Rockbreakers (Dwarven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m460241_99060205136_DwarfLordHornedHelmHammerMain_873x627.jpg)
Knight Champion (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400798_99060203101_BretonnianGrailKnightChampionMain_873x627.jpg)
Guards of Light (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490734_99060210127_HighElvesHeroSwordShieldMain_873x627.jpg)
Light Infantry:
Men-at-Arms (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400883_99120203004_BretonnianMenAtArmsMain_873x627.jpg)
Dwarf Warriors (Dwarven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m470125_99120205002_DwarfWarriorsMain_873x627.jpg)
Elven Spearmen (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490849_99120210003_HighElvesSpearmenMain_873x627.jpg)
Ranged:
Heavy Ranged:
Elven Longbowmen (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490739_99060210128_HighElvesHeroLongbowMain_873x627.jpg)
Elven Archers (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490859_99120210004_HighElvesArchersMain_873x627.jpg)
Light Ranged:
Archers (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1370229_99110202225_EmpireArchersMain_873x627.jpg)
Peasant Bowmen (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400893_99120203006_BretonnianBowmenMain_873x627.jpg)
Artillery:
Heavy Artillery:
Trebuchet (Human) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m400848_99110203091_BretonnianFieldTrebuchetMain_873x627.jpg)
Catapult (Dwarven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m470025_99110205112_DwarfGrudgeThrowerMain_873x627.jpg)
Bolt Thrower (Dwarven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m460336_99110205111_DwarfBoltThrowerMain_873x627.jpg)
Light Artillery:
Repeater Bolt Thrower (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490879_99120210006_HighElvesRepeaterBoltThrowerMain_873x627.jpg)
Specialty:
Shadow Walker (Elven) (http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m490724_99060210119_HighElvesShadowWalkerMain_873x627.jpg)