Fahdel's Purchase

About

A small, but growing independent fiefdom of the Ta'rel Clan, founded in 374 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.

Geographic Area

The Territory claimed by Fahdel's Purchase includes the primary fjord at the Western end of the the Sildar Mountains, and the entirety its the associated watershed. A few village-sized outposts have expanded over the easier mountain passes, and along the coast into nearby smaller coves and fjords.

Population

The majority population is Treahni of ethnic Aralian origin, including a small number of Drolac whom were members of the founder's mercenary company. In the decades since the founding, few immigrants from other ethnic groups, notably Krolaryn or Iskandean, have made their home within Fahdel's Purchase, and a minor population of Qulani have even surfaced to dwell in the town of White Wall.

Government

Head of State

Euswae - Councillor

Jahlar Ta'rel

Jahlar inherited the crown from his grandfather and founder of the micro nation, Fahdel Ta'rel in 399 YG. He is advised by his grandfather, father, and two uncles.

Military

Conflicts

Fahdel's Purchase is still a young nation and has avoided embroiling itself in conflicts with other nations.

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 well organized due to low numbers of believers.

Education

Literacy

Languages

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

Timekeeping

Calendar

Fahdel's Purchase uses the Saynoh Calendar and counts years in the Year of the Goddess reckoning.

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 374 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 (374 - 399 YG)
2. Jahlar Ta'rel (399 YG -- )

Key Events

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

374 YG - Founding

399 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

People

List of Fahdel's Purchase Persons

See Also

List of Fahdel's Purchase Settlements