Fahdel's Purchase

National Overview

A small, but growing independent fiefdom of the Ta'rel Clan, founded in 748 YG. This town is an independent settlement owing no allegiance to any nation. The town is named after its founder, the self proclaimed knight, Fadhel Ta'rel, originally a mercenary from Aralia. The nation's flag was adapted from the original mercenary company flag - a sand tra with wings unfolded in gold before a pair of grey mountains flanking a winding river in blue.

Dominant Culture

While the founding population of Fahdel's Purchase are of Aralian origins, they share a common desire to make their own way, and have shifted towards a more feudal structure.

Government

Head of State

Euswae

Jahlar Ta'rel

Jahlar inherited the crown from his grandfather and founder of the micro nation, Fahdel Ta'rel in 799 YG. He is advised by his grandfather, father, and two uncles.

Religion

Dominant Religion

The majority population of Fahdel's Purchase worship the Twinned Goddess. The local churches follow a similar structure to the churches in Aralia.

Minor Religions

With few foreign immigrants from places other than Aralia, minority religions are a matter of personal choice, and are not organized, due to insignificant numbers.

Education

Literacy

Languages

Given the national origin of the majority of the population, most people speak Aralian, or Tabral.

Timekeeping

Calendar

Fahdel's Purchase follows the standard Saynoh Calendar.

Key Dates

10th of Spry-ka - Fahdel's Day or Founder's Day is celebrated annually every spring to mark the anniversary of the founder's first night spent on the site of his people's new home.

Timeline

Founding

Fahdel's Purchase was founded in 748 YG by the self-proclaimed knight Fahdel Ta'rel, a mercenary captain from Aralia. He gathered his company, pooled their wealth to acquire ships and supplies then sailed off to establish a new colony on the Eastern shores of the Torcastan Sea.

Dynastic Timelines

Fahdel's purchase has had only two rulers since its founding.

1. Fahdel Ta'rel (748 - 799 YG)
2. Jahlar Ta'rel (799 YG -- )

Key Events

Fahdel's Purchase is a young nation with only a few events of historical importance:

748 YG - Founding

799 YG - Abdication of the crown by Fahdel Ta'rel to his grandson Jahlar Ta'rel.

Geography

Landmarks

Natural

White Head - A glacier located at the head waters of the Golden Tra river.

Golden Tra (river) - The largest river flowing from the Sildar Mountains into the Ta'rel Fjord.

White Lake - Lake formed from the melt water from the White Head glacier.

Ta'rel Fjord - The fjord upon which Fahdel's purchase is located, named after the ruling clan.

Population Centres

The largest settlements of Fahdel's Purchase listed in order of population are:

Fahdel's Landing - pop. 6,700

Bay's Mouth - pop. 1,600

White Wall - pop. 1,100

See Also

List of Fahdel's Purchase Settlements