The Empire

The Empire, with its capital Gareth, is the largest and most powerful realm in Aventuria.Closely modeled on late medieval Germany, it consists of a large number of fiefdoms who enjoy considerable independence. The core troops are maintained by the emperor, but the local princes can field considerable forces, mostly for defence only, and often consisting only of Landwehr militia. Troops from the remoter provinces (e.g.Weiden) often have distinctly old-fashioned equipment and tactics.

Horas' Realm, also known as The Lovely Field is the long-standing rival of the Empire. Not quite as large and populous as the Empire, it harbors the most fertile regions of Aventuria. This wealth has allowed it to develop the most sophisticated culture (and army) in Aventuria. It also boast of a proud tradition: its capital, Vinsalt, was once called Bosparan, and ages ago was the capital of the first empire of Aventuria - with a more than passing resemblance to ancient Rome. Horas is the title of the realm's ruler, which might be translated as 'Emperor' - the diplomats of the Empire prefer to translate it as 'King'.

Maraskan Maraskan is a large tropical island off the East Coast of Aventuria. It's culture, military organization and weaponry bear more than a passing resemblance with Medieval Japan. The island was conquered by The Empire, but guerilla resistance continued for a long time afterwards. In fact, the imperial governor, Marshall Helme Haffax joined forces with Borbarad, making Maraskan one of the Black Lands. Only in the extreme South have free Maraskans been able to maintain a toehold.

Allies and enemies: Mostly, the Maraskan lords fight among themselves. The island was conquered by The Empire, but guerilla resistance continued for a long time afterwards. Maraskan exiles and mercenaries continued to fight both for and against The Empire. The central jungle houses Lizardmen.

Figures: Use Japanese Samurai and Ashigaru figures. Throwers, if you want them and don't want to use the official figures, will have to be converted from Ashigaru spearmen with small washers or wire rings for the throwing rings.For the Brotherhood, use Ninja or figures disguised as civilians.

Al'Anfa Al'Anfa is a powerful city state in tropical South. Notable for its wealth and decadence, it also is infamous as the mayor slave-holding and slave-raiding society of Aventuria.

Allies and enemies: Al'Anfa has recently fought a mayor war with the Caliphate. The city is a favourite target of Thorwal raiders who abhor its slave-holding customs.Mohas are a favourite target of slave hunts, although some Moha tribes are not above assisting in the hunting down of rival groups.

Figures: Renaissance Spanish, especially Conquistadores. Black is a favourite colour among the warriors of Al'Anfa

Al'Anfa relies heavily on mercenaries. Up to two mercenary elements from other lists can be employed, instead of the one elements allowed  to other lists.
 

The Caliphate The dry South-West of Aventuria is the realm of the Caliph, ruler of all the True Believers. Some centuries ago, Rastullah revealed himself to the Novadi desert nomads as the One and Only God. The Novadis set out on a holy war against the heathens who prayed to the Twelve Gods and conquered much of the South-West of the continent. Many settled in the conquered lands and are now ruled by the Caliph.

Allies and enemies: In the days of the Holy Wars, all Unbelievers were the enemy. The Empire was the main target then. The Caliphate's stance has mellowed considerably since then, and in the recent conflict with Al'Anfa, the emperor actually supported the Caliph with Advisers and a small contingent of troops. The Lizardmen on the South-East frontier are an especially hated enemy. Their swamps are quite inaccessible, however, so there is little actual fighting.

Figures: Islamic Arab, Turkish or Persian figures. For the Murawidun and Spahija, make them as splendid as possible. RulesTrue Believers will not employ magicians or heathen mercenaries - however some Caliphs have occasionally strayed from strictly following the True Faith and suffered for it.
 

City states and minor powers More-or-less-independent city states and other minor powers exist in various parts of Aventuria, especially in the buffer zones between the major powers. Most notable is Federation of Svelltland cities in the North and the states of Nostria and Andergast between the Empire and Thorwal.

.Figures: Use any Medieval European figures.

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