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Duchy of Castal

Duchy · Kingdom of Castalshar

One of the Five Duchies, founded by Bemin, son of King Kamaklavan by his second wife. A largely Narasi-culture duchy.

Castal was awarded by King Kamaklavan to Bemin, one of his two sons by his second wife, alongside Remere (awarded to Kamlan). Considered one of the lesser gifts compared to rich Vore and fabulous Merwyn, Castal nevertheless became a stable duchy within the Five Duchies system. The Narasi culture remained stronger here than in Remere, which retained more of the Imperial Magocracy's traditions.

Duchy of Castal
Founding duchy of Castalshar; royal seat
KingdomKingdom of Castalshar
RegionCentral Five Duchies; Bontal river basin and Riverlands
FoundedPre-Conquest Narasi feudal duchy; ascended to royal pre-eminence after Timberwatch
Government
SovereignKing Rard I (also Duke of Castal de jure)
Prince HeirTavard III, Duke-of-Castal-elect
CapitalCastabriel; Kaunis Palace as alternate royal seat
Wilderlands seatWilderhall
Marshal of Castalrotates by reign
Population
Notable countiesCounty of Lensely (Riverlords); the Cottonlands; the Bontal Vales
Notable baroniesSevendor, Sendaria, Trestendor, Greenflower, Robinwing
DemonymCastali
LanguagesNarasi (Castali dialect, court standard)
CurrencyRoyal Castali Roses
First appearsSpellmonger (Book 1)
Notable features
  • Royal seat of the Kingdom of Castalshar
  • Castabriel — capital and city of lights
  • Wilderhall — Castali Wilderlands seat
  • Wealthy Bontal river basin
  • Cotton trade through Gilmora (formerly Alshari)
  • Home of the magelord experiment (Sevendor)
Duchy of Castal
Details
TypeDuchy
Status Active
Part of Kingdom of Castalshar
Rulers
Bemin
First Duke of Castal

Son of King Kamaklavan by his second wife. Granted Castal by his father upon the division of the conquered kingdom.

Counties
Events Here
The Dragonfall
Book 3 · Duchy
Robinwing Conclave
Book 3 · Duchy
Greenflower Magewar
Book 7 · Duchy
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