Kandor (in works)

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<i>The sign of Kandor is a rearing red horse on a field of pale green.</i>

 

Little is truly known of Kandor. It is well known for its Stone that is often shipped out for building purposes. The nation of Kandor was formed early in the War of the Hundred Years. The governors of Hawkwing's five northern provinces met and agreed to form stable nations to preserve the peace and defend against the Blight. Jarel Soukovni was the first King on the Throne of the Clouds. The Capital of Kandor is Chachin.

 

<h3>Balance of Power</h3>

 

Kandor is ruled by either a King or a Queen. Either holds the Throne of the Clouds in the Aesdaishar Palace in the capital of Chachin and rules along with a smaller body of advisors. Along with the rulers of Shienar, Arafel and Saldaea, they keep the peace along the Border.

 

*<i>In Borderlands countries, the <b>shatayan</b> or head housekeeper, and the <b>shambayan</b> or head butler are positions of great power.</i>*

 

 

<h3>Economy</h3>

 

They make Stone, but are also well known for their guilds and trades which have an actual guideline for how things are run within the Kandor state.

 

<h3>Facts and Numbers</h3>

 

<h3>Military</h3>

 

<h2>Culture</h2>

 

<h3>General</h3>

 

<h3>Clothing/Appearance</h3>

 

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| Appearance |

 

Kandori are tall, although not as tall as Shienarans. They usually have light colored eyes and dark eyes, although there are some blondes and dark-eyed Kandori.

 

| General |

 

Both genders wear jewelry, particularly earrings; Higher the status or more wealth, the more extravagant the earrings.

 

| Basic Male Dress |

 

The men favor short coats to go with their breeches and long-sleeved shirts. They often wear distinctively forked beards, usually well trimmed and groomed.

 

| Basic Female Dress |

 

Women wear simple dresses and gowns often decorated with elaborate embroidery. Also, necklaces are made in a pattern known as the Kandori snowflake pattern. These are intricately worked discs, each with a slightly different pattern.

 

| Occupational |

 

Guild rank wear from one to three silver chains on their cloak to indicate status within the Guild. Three silver chains looped across the chest mark a man as a Master Merchant.

 

<h3>Phrases and Sayings</h3>

- wind in a bucket (IV: 232)

 

<h3>Commonly Used Names</h3>

 

<b>| Female |</b>

 

Aiko, Ailene, Anya, Avene, Colar, Cosaru, Einone, Elis, Ethenielle, Eselle, Esne, Ines, Jarene, Jerid, Jorelle, Jurine, Kamile, Kareil, Kirukon, Nesune, Lira, Nazelle, Nedare, Pevara, Racelle, Serailla, Shimoku, Silene, Surasa

 

<b>| Male |</b>

 

Alin, Antol, Baldhere, Brys, Bulen, Cal, Caniedrin, Dirys, Eurian, Ismic, Kazin, Jarel, Josef, Jurad, Lomas, Mahiro, Migel, Paetram, Rahien, Varan

 

<b>| Surname |</b>

 

Arovni, Bihara, Dorelmin, Helvin, Marishna, Mondevin, Najima, Noallin, Posavina, Ramavni, Romera, Sahera, Satarov, Seroku, Shakosa, Shiman, Soukovni, Tolvina, Tomichi, Tuval

 

<b>| Nobility |</b>

 

Demain, Marcasiev, Materasu, Noromago

 

<h1>History</h1>

 

<I>*Coming Soon*</I>

 

<h4>References Used:</h4>

 

25.0 KANDOR - GENERAL CULTURE - http://www.drosi.de/wot/wt_conco.htm

http://encyclopaedia-wot.org:8008/

Winkipedia

 

<h4>Researcher for Kandor</h4>

 

Andrea Collet (Arie Ronshor)

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<h1>Chachin</h1>

 

Chachin is the capital of Kandor. It is a city in the mountains with the <b>Aesdaishar Palace</b> atop the highest. The city is surrounded by three ringwalls and a drymoat spanned by two dozen bridges. The road from <b>Canluum</b> enters at the <b>Bridge of Sunrise</b>. The buildings are roofed with colorful glazed tiles. The banner of Chachin is a prancing Red Horse.

<h2>Aesdaishar Palace</h2>

Royal Palace of Kandor located in the capital Chachin. It sits atop the highest peak in the city.

 

<h3>Other Places of Note</h3>

• Bridge of Sunrise - one of the main entrances to the city

• The Blind Pig – (It is a dirty, dingy place.)

• The Evening Star - (A respectable establishment catering to middle rank merchants. It is a sprawling three story stone building.) - Ailene Tolvina - innkeeper

• The Ruffled Goose – (It is a dirty, dingy place.)

• The Silver Penny – (It is better kept than other inns in the area.) - Nedare Satarov - innkeeper

 

 

 

<h1>Canluum</h1>

 

Canluum is a large town in a hilly area south of Chachin. The buildings are stone and brick. The city is surrounded by a drymoat fifty paces wide that is crossed by five bridges. Local gem mines make the city wealthy. The castle of the ruler Lord Varan Marcasiev sits on a high hill, <b>Stag's Stand</b>. The area inside the north wall is called the <b>Deeps</b>.

<h3>Other Places of Note</h3>

• The Blue Rose - (It is a slate-roofed cube of gray stone with a bright sign out front.) Racelle Arovni - innkeeper, Lira - serving girl

• The Gates of Heaven - (The largest and finest inn in Canluum. It is four sprawling stories of green-roofed stone.) Master Helvin – innkeeper, Kazin - stableman

 

<h1>Manala</h1>

 

Manala is a town in Kandor on the road between Chachin and Canluum south of Ravinda. Manala is a sprawling collection of stone houses with tile roofs and three inns. It lies at an east-west crossroad so there is a lot of merchant traffic.

<h3>Other Places of Note</h3>

• The Plowman's Blade – (It is two stories with a red roof. It has arrow slits instead of windows on the ground floor; Borderlands inns are often strongholds in defense of Shadowspawn.) - Mistress Tomichi - innkeeper

 

<h1>Ravinda</h1>

 

Ravinda is a small town in Kandor on the road between Chachin and Canluum north of Manala.

 

<h3>Other Places of Note</h3>

• The White Tower (Inn)

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Kandor

 

 

Balance of Power

 

Kandor is ruled by Queen Ethenielle. She holds the Throne of the Clouds in the Aesdaishar Palace in the capital of Kandor, Chachin.

 

Her full title is: Her Most Illuminated Majesty, Ethenielle Cosaru Noramaga, By the Blessing of the Light, Queen of Kandor, Protector of the Land, Shield of the North, High Seat of House Noramaga. Married to Prince Consort Brys, Swordbearer to the Throne of the Clouds and general of the army. Sons Antol and Diryk. Daughter Jarene. She resides in the Aesdaishar Palace.

 

The sigil of house Noramaga is a rearing red horse. This is also the sigil presented in the nations flag, the red hors eon a field of pale green. House Noramaga has been the ruling house since Kandor came to be, after the war of a hundred years.

 

Other strong noble houses are: Arrel, Marcasiev, Materasu, Demain.

 

Culture

 

Like many nations still in existing in this era, Kandor was formed directly after the War of a Hundred Years. It is one of the four still remaining borderlands, which means that the battle against the Shadow is a part of every day life in Kandor. Despite the common goal the borderlands have, they take pride in their differences. Kandori’s can take pride in the fact that, despite the constant war against the Shadow, they are known as outstanding merchants. The Kandori’s are perhaps the most practical borderlanders. The women are not coddled the way the Shienarans do. Women often wear wide trousers that are gathered around the ankles. It is said that Kandori women duel, just like the men do.

 

 

Economy

 

Kandor’s economy is supported by the trade of Kandori stone. This is shipped to many different places of the world for building purposes. Kandori marble is yellow, and used even in the office of the Amyrlin Seat in the White Tower. Kandori merchants are respected everywhere, and known as the only true traders of the borderlands. They have made Kandor a wealthy nation. Chachin is too close to the blightborder to be a true centre of trade, but that does not stop Kandori traders.

 

Facts and Numbers

 

Kandor lies between Saldea and Arafel.

Jarel Soukovni was the first King of Kandor.

Common Kandori phrase: “Wind in a bucket”

Martial arts are highly developed.

 

History

 

Kandor was formed after the War of a Hundred Years. Arthur Hawkwings Governors of the five northern provinces of his realm agreed that they should form solid, stable nations to preserve peace, and defend the known world against the blight. Though one of those nations has fallen, four still stand. The first governor turned king was Jarel Soukovni. Together with his fellow kings he made Kandor one of the first stable nations since the war. Jarel made Chachin his capital, from which he ruled until his death. His family held the throne for several hundred years, before it got passed on to the Noramaga family. Though several great noble houses are quite influential in Kandor, there has never been an attempt to overthrow the Royal house, because stability and peace are essential for every borderland country to survive. This was proven by the fall of Malkier.

 

Military

 

As it is with all borderland nations, Kandor is organised for war as a whole, and therefore it has no separate military formation. As it is, the prince consort of the Queen of Kandor held the highest military rank until his death, after which his eldest son took over, and became Swordbearer to the Throne of the Clouds, and general to the army. Officially the Queen herself commands the army, but unlike some queens in history, Ethenielle is content with letting first her husband, and now her son run the army. One can not rule a nation if one is murdered by Shadowspawn, after all. The Kandori army follows a very simple military structure, with captains and lieutenants. As it is in most borderlands, Every single Kandori warrior knows his place in the chain of command, and is ready to take over when his commanding officer dies.

 

 

Places of Interest

 

Chachin – the capital of Kandor, which holds the Aesdaishar palace, from which the queen rules. The city is surrounded by three ringwalls and a dry moat spanned by two dozen bridges. The road from Canluum enters the city over the Bride of Sunrise. The buildings are roofed with colourful glazed tiles, and the banner of Chachin, and the Royal House is a prancing red horse, as is seen on the nations flag.

 

Canluum - Canluum is a large town in a hilly area south of Chachin. The buildings are stone and brick. The city is surrounded by a drymoat fifty paces wide that is crossed by five bridges. Local gem mines make the city wealthy. The castle of house Marcasiev sits on a high hill, Stag's Stand. The area inside the north wall is called the Deeps.

 

Manala – A town in Kandor which sits by the road between Canluum and Chachin, south of Ravinda. It lies at an East-West crossroad, so it is often filled with merchant traffic.

 

Ravinda – A small town in Kandor on the road between Canluum and Chachin, north of Manala.

 

Inns in Kandor:

Chachin – The Blind Pig, The Evening Star, The Ruffled Goose, The Silver Penny

Canluum – the Blue Rose, The Gates of Heaven

Manala – The Plowman’s Blade

Ravinda – The White Tower.

 

 

Clothing and appearance

 

Kandori men are easily spotted by their distinctive forked beards, as well as one to three silver chains worn over their coats. Kandori also usually wear an earring, and the earrings of some successful merchants and guilds are quite ostentatious. Members of the nobility also wear chains over their coats and earrings. Kandori warriors wear two swords strapped to their backs. Kandori women often wear wide trousers that are bunched around the ankles. Kandori necklaces are easily discerned by their intricate snowflake pattern. The necklaces consist of discs, each with it own, slightly different pattern.

 

At least some Kandori have dark eyes, and there are some Kandori with pale blonde hair. In general the people from Kandor are taller than those from the southern countries.