Calanfer, formally Eternal Lands of Calanfer, is a kingdom in Terandria ruled by House Marquin, one of the Hundred Families of Terandria.
Overview[]
The kingdom borders Kaliv. The two kingdoms together with Gaiil-Drome were, 28 years ago, part of an alliance against seven other nations, most prominent among those the powerful Ailendamus.[1] This alliance is known as the Dawn Concordat and stands to this day.
Background[]
Calanfer has once usurped one of the sixteen Dragonthrones and built their country around it.[2] When it was founded, the lands used to be ruined by the Crelers.
The country claims to have its roots roughly 6,000 years in the past, right after the end of the Creler Wars, which means they are a very young nation by Terandrian standards[3] that needs to boast their claims with attributes like eternal[4]. The ruler of Calanfer occupies the Eternal Throne of Calanfer, and Lyonette du Marquin is the sixth princess in line to that throne.[5]
The previous queen before King Reclis had spent her whole life opposing Ailendamus, but they proved too strong to be obstructed.[6]
The kingdom of Calanfer does not lack for [Princesses] and [Princes], but is not notably powerful militarily or economically. Their main capital are their royal heirs who can make political marriages and thus safeguard the kingdom through diplomacy.[7]
Due to the Terandrian policy of ichorial lineage where pureblood nobility carries enormous political weight, Calanfer can be suspected to be rather influential despite not being powerful.[8]
Military[]
As previously mentioned, Calanfer does not have a powerful military, being more adept at diplomacy and politics. It can levy twenty thousand [Soldiers] and [Militia].[9] Their knight order, the Thronebearers of Calanfer, are better at courtly affairs and bodyguard duty than they are at combat on a battlefield. That said, they have achieved surprising victories in the past, like holding off four armies at Krawlnmak’s Pass.
Calanfer's champion, the Lightherald, is considered as strong as a Named rank adventurer thanks to the Relics he wields.
Locations[]
- Eternal Throne of Calanfer - Official name for the capital city[10]
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The house of the Clavalettes is probably based in Calanfer, since Lyonette knew them and pretended to be a member of that minor noble house.
- The colors of Calanfer are royal blue, gold, yellow, and white.[11]