Kingdom-of-Vlandia -

![[vlandia 1.png]] # Kingdom of Vlandia Monarchical Legalistic but Fractious Independent Kingdom. Long Ago Foreign Mercenaries, Adventurers, and Traders Turned Clients of the Empire. Known for their Excellent Armored Cavalry, Crossbows, Horse Breeding, and Steel-Forging. Preferring to Fight with Spear and Lance on Horseback. Warlike People and Nobles of Mixed Traditions In a Well-Organized Feudal Society of Fury and Discipline. A Land of Ferocious Knighthood, of Oaths, Cunning and Courage. Heraldic and Powerful, but Aggressive and Fraught with Internal Dissent. **Reigning King,** [[Derthert]] [[dey-Meroc]] # Culture ![[-_0002s_0003_Layer-0.png|inlR|150]]"The first Vlandians arrived from overseas, mercenaries and adventurers, speaking the tongues of many lands, taking the empire's silver to guard the frontiers against the unsubdued tribes of the interior. They took their name from one of their first warlords, [[Wilund]] the Bold - Valandion, in Calradic - and became known as the Vlandians. Their heavy cavalry, second to none, ran down the Emperor's foes from the [[Aserai-Sultanate]] wastes to the distant steppes. But cash-strapped officials soon began to pay them with land grants and titles instead of silver, perhaps not the most far-sighted of policies. The Vlandians settled, married, planted farms, and seized nearby [[Imperial]] fortresses as their own. Now they are an independent kingdom, their traditions drawing from both [[Calradia-Conti.]] and their distant homelands." [ — Bannerlord / Modules / SandBoxCore / ModuleData / spcultures.XML] **Horsger** is where, **according to legend, the warrior [[Horsa]] came ashore and planted his spear in the beach**. Today it is known for its daring fishermen, who venture out far to find banks, chilled by currents from the north, that are rich in cod. [ — Bannerlord.XML] "[[Vlandian]] warships first came to the western shores of [[Calradia-Conti.]] as traders. Then, seeing how rich the land was, they decided to take it. First [[Calradian-Empire]] fought them, then when that failed granted them noble titles and estates to make them into [[Imperial]] clients, and then - when they rebelled - fought them again. Now they are an independent kingdom, known for steel-forging and their horses, and their armored riders are a constant menace to the Empire's western marches." [ — Bannerlord / Modules / SandBox / ModuleData / spclans.XML] "**Founded in 882** when the Empire granted [[Uthor]], a warlord of the **Waland Seafarers** who had long ravaged the western coasts, the title '**Dux of the Sea**.' They have since declared themselves an independent kingdom, controlling the river valleys and pastures that were once some of [[Calradian-Empire]]'s wealthiest lands." [ — Bannerlord / Modules / SandBox/ wolrd_lore_strings.XML] According [[Gosard]], written by [[Asaios]]. (See page [[4]].) > He was not one for words, but he explained how he got the money back. In [[Kingdom-of-Vlandia]] there are **strict laws against poaching** and virtually every hunter has been outlawed once or twice in his life. Usually they rob for a few years sand, if not caught and hanged, pay a bribe to have their outlawry lifted. So there's a bit of a '**brotherhood of woodsmen**' around every town, and it's a point of pride among them that they don't rob anyone under a fellow woodsman's protection. [[Gosard]] told me not to be so damned careless, because if this had happened in any other district he'd be able to do nothing for me. # Kingdom ![[-_0002s_0000_Layer-0-copy-7.png|inlR|150]]"The [[Vlandian]] monarchy descends from [[Osric]], a warlord who seized the western coasts of [[Calradian-Empire]] and was recognized as king by the emperors as the price of peace. He in turn recognized his lieutenants as barons and counts, granting them suzerainty over their lands in exchange for rallying to his banner in war. Some [[Vlandian]] kings have sought to expand the powers of the kingship; others have allowed the barons to feud among themselves so long as the money and manpower was there when needed." [ — Bannerlord / Modules / SandBox / ModuleData / spkingdoms.XML] # Leader "The current king of Vlandia is [[Derthert]] [[dey-Meroc]]. In his youth, he dreamt of glorious conquest. In fact he spent most of his reign simply putting down revolts, quashing pretenders, and keeping the fractious barons in line. When possible, he prefers to rule by arbitration, cajoling his vassals to set aside claims to each other's lands and enjoy what they have. But some Vlandians murmur that a warrior people deserve a more virile king." [ — Bannerlord / Modules / SandBox / ModuleData / heroes.XML] # Summary ![[-_0002s_0002_Layer-0-copy.png|inlR|150]]"The Vlandians are the descendants of adventurers from the west who lived under the [[Calradian-Empire]] for centuries before forming an independent kingdom. With the decline of [[Imperial]] authority, they have evolved into a well organized feudal society led by a cast of warlike nobles who prefer to fight with spears and lances on horseback." [ — Bannerlord / Modules / StoryMode / ModuleData / module_strings.XML] # Clans "Clans represent major extensive families, or in some cases, family-like organizations. A kingdom is usually made up of several clans who hold fiefs and lead its troops. A clan will have a ruler, and when that ruler dies, the clan's leadership and titles will pass to his or her heir. Clans are nominally bound by blood ties, but marriage will result in one of the spouses (usually the wife) joining the other's clan, and sometimes clans will adopt members." [ — Bannerlord / Modules / SandBox / ModuleData / concepts.XML] the word dey = of Derthert of Meroc | 5760 **Owns 1 of 2 ==Iron Mines==** | TIER 6 | [[dey-Meroc]] Weary and Benevolent Ruling Clan | ![[derthert.png\|150]] | [[Sargot]] [[Galend]] Talivel Castle | ![[__0027_banner - 2024-08-31T163710.848.jpg\|150]] | | ------------------------------------- | ------ | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------- | | 4031 **Owns 1 of 3 ==Stud Farms==** | TIER 5 | [[dey-Cortain]] Extreme Entitlement - Dynastic Claim to Arromanc Lands - Ties to [[Company-of-the-Golden-Boar]] | ![[ingalther.png]] | [[Charas]] | ![[__0024_banner - 2024-08-31T163748.164.jpg]] | | 5509 **Owns 1 of 3 ==Stud Farms==** | TIER 4 | [[dey-Tihr]] Notoriously Avaricious and Neglectful Clan | ![[aldric.png]] | [[Pravend]] Drapand Castle | ![[__0026_banner - 2024-08-31T163722.982.jpg]] | | 2772 | TIER 4 | [[dey-Arromanc]] Breaker of [[Vlandian]] Custom - Lands Sought by Ingalther | ![[calatild.png]] | [[Jaculan]] | ![[__0025_banner - 2024-08-31T163737.579.jpg]] | | 545 | TIER 4 | [[dey-Rothad]] Not Warlike and Unsatisfied and Devious | ![[berican.png]] | Usanc Castle | ![[__0017_banner - 2024-08-31T163907.352.jpg]] | | 3400 **Owns 1 of 2 ==Iron Mines==** | TIER 3 | [[dey-Valant]] Calculating, Ruthless, and Charming Clan | ![[servic.png]] | [[Rovalt]] Caleus Castle | ![[__0022_banner - 2024-08-31T163809.206.jpg]] | | 3732 **Monopoly on ==Lumber Yards==** | TIER 3 | [[dey-Fortes]] Closefisted, Impulsive, and Cruel Clan | ![[belgir.png]] | [[Ocs Hall]] Verecsand Castle | ![[__0021_banner - 2024-08-31T163822.290.jpg]] | | 4591 **Owns 1 of 3 ==Stud Farms==** | TIER 3 | [[dey-Molarn]] Decent, and Attentively Generous - but Ruthless and Cruel When Needed | ![[hecard.png]] | [[Ostican]] | ![[__0020_banner - 2024-08-31T163832.823.jpg]] | | 1279 **Monopoly on ==Silver==** | TIER 2 | [[dey-Gunric]] Honorable, Gallant, and Conventional Clan | ![[ospir.png]] | Tirby Castle | ![[__0023_banner - 2024-08-31T163759.415.jpg]] | | 1173 | TIER 2 | [[dey-Jelind]] Cruel and Debauched Clan | ![[vartin.png]] | Hongard Castle | ![[__0019_banner - 2024-08-31T163843.648.jpg]] | | 492 | TIER 1 | [[dey-Folcun]] Merciful and Rigid - Except for Daughter who's Ambitious. | ![[ecarand.png]] | Ormanfard Castle | ![[__0018_banner - 2024-08-31T163853.708.jpg]] | | Approximate Wealth = 33,284 | | | | | | # Settlements & Minor Clans | ![[__0011_vl-cast.png\|150]] | [[Charas]] [[Sargot]] [[Jaculan]] [[Galend]] [[Pravend]] [[Ocs Hall]] [[Rovalt]] [[Ostican]] | ![[__0075_banner - 2024-08-31T162208.752 1.jpg\|150]] | [[Brotherhood-of-the-Woods]] Outlaws / Mafia Tier 3 | | :--------------------------: | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | :---------------------------------------------------: | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | | ![[vila caste 2.png\|150]] | [[Vlandian Castles List]] | ![[__0074_banner - 2024-08-31T162230.457 1.jpg]] | [[Company-of-the-Golden-Boar]] Mercenaries Tier 4 | | ![[__0010_vl-vil.png\|150]] | [[Vlandian Villages List]] | ![[unknown character.png\|150]] | Freemen of the Marshes **Cut Content** - Possibly Turned into the [[Lake-Rats]] of [[Principality-of-Sturgia]] Mafia / Nomad Minor Faction | # Companions | [[the-Wainwright]] Engineer - Vendetta Against the [[Calradian-Empire]] | [[Barrelchest]] Nemesis of Gang Leader "[[Big-Tuna]]" from [[Charas]] - Up and Coming Warrior Out For Revenge | | :-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | | [[the-Shark]] Criminal for Hire | [[the-Black-(Vlandian)]] Former Bandit - Loves Danger and Bad Men But Is Looking For More | | 'Dewanos / Boscoric' [[Bitterdraught]] Former Monastery Student Turned Chatty Philosophical Charismatic Monk Doctor - Not a Morning Person - Member of the [[Embers-of-the-Flame]] | [[the-Brave]] Honorable Bastard of Knight - Levy Who Fought To Let Others Flee | | [[Bellowsbreath]] Former [[Company-of-the-Golden-Boar]] - Left After Killing [[Alric]] | [[of-the-Hills-(Vlandian)]] Father Feuded with Bailiff - Family Moves Up in Hills - Father Disappears in Blizzard | | [[the-Loud]] Knight of Honor - Honorably Killed his Own Men | [[the-Huntress]] Hunter of [[Brotherhood-of-the-Woods]] | | [[the-Grizzled]] Former [[Company-of-the-Golden-Boar]] - Honest and Merciful | Pol [[the-Smith]] Gambler Smith - Killed A Young Drunk Knight Who Ran Over a Child | | [[the-Tracker]] Helped his Lord Track the [[Brotherhood-of-the-Woods]] and Regretted It | [[Arigun-(Cc)]] - **Cut Character** | | [[Tabur-(Cc)]] - **Cut Character** | [[Characters/Cut-or-Unused/Companions/Ewyn-(Cc)]] - **Cut Character** | # Troops | ==Source:== | [[Vlandian]] Light Ranged | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [ — Bannerlord / Modules / Native / ModuleData / multiplayer_strings.XML] | [[Vlandian]] warlords discovered that while levying peasents is a necessary evil, they can get the most out of it by giving them crossbows and teaching them how to point and shoot properly with it. Using this machine, which in essence is a handheld version of the feared Calradic ballistae, [[Vlandian]] arbelists can punch a hole through even the heaviest of the armor of the day. | | [[Vlandian]] Light Infantry | [[Vlandian]] Heavy Ranged | | Every [[Vlandian]] village is expected to supply a levy of troops for its feudal lord, and if the quota isn't met the lord will come around and take away some fresh-faced youths at swordpoint. Rarely do the lords waste much time or money giving them equipment or training. But still a crafty peasant will find ways to survive by looting enemies (and comrades) and by staying with more experienced allies. | The picturesque pastoral heaven that is southern Vlandia has a tradition of training the best arbelists in all of [[Calradia-Conti.]]. They are highly sought after as mercenaries or trainers for other arbalists throughout all of Vlandia. These folk know their business very well and they are ready for everything, be it an incoming knight on the charge or a longbowman shooting from behind battlements. | | [[Vlandian]] Heavy Infantry | [[Vlandian]] Light Cavalry | | [[Vlandian]] sergeants are commoners who found they have a knack for bloodletting. Often they've served time in a mercenary company, or drift from lord to lord. They're famous throughout [[Calradia-Conti.]] for their tenacity and professionalism. They are the anvil part of a [[Vlandian]] force's 'Hammer and Anvil,' the hammer of course being the knights. | Vanguards are usually sons and daughters of wealthy burghers, minor nobility or anyone who can afford a horse. They make up the mainstream light cavalry of the Vlandians. They serve as vanguards, scouts, outflankers or they are used when knights don't want to bother chasing down routed troops or other faster moving light or ranged cavalry. | | [[Vlandian]] Shock Infantry | [[Vlandian]] Heavy Cavalry | | Among the peasant levy's biggest, meanest and the quickest are selected and trained to become the feared Voulgiers. These polearm wielding soldiers serve [[Vlandian]] armies as shocktroopers and lay waste to enemy infantry. | [[Vlandian]] knights who train for war for almost every day of their lives, they are truly are a force to be reckoned with. When they appear on the battlefield they strike fear into their enemies. When they start their charge, even the ground trembles under their heavy thundering hooves. | # Dev Diaries ![blog post 38 taleworldswebsite 07|inlC|150](https://mountandblade2bannerlord.wiki.fextralife.com/file/Mount-and-Blade-2-Bannerlord/blog_post_38_taleworldswebsite_07.jpg) ### [Dev Blog 03/05/18](https://www.taleworlds.com/en/Games/Bannerlord/Blog/58) > We took our inspiration for Vlandia from the feudal states of early medieval Europe, in particular the Normans. We wanted to use a powerful and aggressive color for Vlandia, and the natural choice for that was a deep, almost bloodlike red. The lion which adorns the [[Vlandian]] flag is a symbol of strength, courage and military might, and was used quite widely in European heraldry. We tried a few different, more complex designs but decided to go with a simpler version that would better suit the early medieval period that the game is set in. ![[Pasted image 20240529151603.png|inlC|500]] ### [Dev Blog 30/11/17](https://www.taleworlds.com/en/Games/Bannerlord/Blog/37) > They came from overseas, mercenaries and adventurers, speaking the tongues of many lands, taking [[Calradian-Empire]]'s silver to guard the frontiers against the unsubdued tribes of the interior. They took their name from one of their first warlords, [[Wilund]] the Bold - Valandion, in Calradic - and became known as the Vlandians. Their heavy cavalry, second to none, ran down the Emperor's foes from the [[Aserai-Sultanate]] wastes to the distant steppes. But [[Calradian-Empire]] never had as much silver as it needed, and treasury officials soon learned that it could pay its mercenaries with land grants and titles. This was perhaps not the most far-sighted of policies. The Vlandians settled, married, planted farms, and built fortresses. It was not difficult, during the recent interregnum, for Osrac Iron-arm (or [[Osric]]) to declare himself king, independent in all but name. He seized the [[Imperial]] capital of Baravenos (or Paravenos / [[Pravend]]) and the lands along the coast, and that was how the west was lost to [[Calradian-Empire]]. > > The Vlandians are based on the feudal states of early medieval Europe, in particular the Normans, the Norse raiders who settled in France then carved out kingdoms for themselves in England, Sicily, and the Holy Land. The Normans stunned their Byzantine and Muslim adversaries with the fury and discipline of cavalry charges with couched lance which, in the words of 12th century chronicler Anna Comnena, "could pierce the walls of Babylon." The knights combined extraordinary discipline in training for war with the tenacious pursuit of any land they could possibly conceive a claim to. Any grey area in feudal inheritance law was grounds for war. The careers of William the Conqueror, Robert Guiscard of Sicily, or the Crusader Bohemond were one of endless conflict: sometimes conquering more lands, but just as often over the relatively petty disputes of vassal against liege, brother against brother, father against son. > > The Vlandians control slightly more territory than the other factions, but we've seeded the ground for a lot of internal dissent among them. The world-weary [[Vlandian]] king, [[Derthert]], will have to deal with barons who are more interested in pursuing their own agendas than fighting under his banner. Mount and Blade: Warband also tried to model this "herding cats" aspect of medieval warfare, but some people found the implementation, in which lords could wander off on their own accord, to be frustrating. In Bannerlord, the new Influence mechanism will let the player spend influence to keep large armies of quarrelsome vassals in the field - but that resource is limited. > > The Vlandians will have their share of minor factions. As with the Battanians and Khuzaits, these serve to emphasize the origins of the kingdom. For example, players who wish to emulate the adventurers who founded the [[Vlandian]] (and Norman) kingdoms can seek their fortunes with the [[Company-of-the-Golden-Boar]], mercenaries who are based on medieval outfits like the Catalan or Free Companies. > > [[Vlandian]] arms and armor are based on that of Western Europe from the 9th to the early 12th centuries. This was a period of relatively fast evolution, and leaves us with some balancing issues. For example, there are textual references to what appear to be two-handed swords in this period, notably as wielded by Swabian mercenaries at the 1053 battle of Civitate, but as far as we know no artistic depictions or specimens. Two-handed swords were a popular weapon in Warband, so we're including them - but we're ensuring they're relatively rare, a hero's weapon rather than standard equipment. There's also come controversy about how frequently crossbows were used in the 11th century and before, but we're erring on the side of inclusion. Their use should help the Vlandians be as effective defending fortresses as the Normans were historically. > > The couched lance charge is a deadly tactic - as it was, clearly, on the medieval battlefield. But it becomes much more effective when it's performed by a good rider on a powerful horse. In Bannerlord, we're trying to ensure there's a trade-off between specializing as light or heavy cavalry. Light horses will be noticeably more maneuverable but also more averse to physical contact. And even the best heavy cavalry should think twice about crashing into a wall of spears - even the Normans could not break the shield wall at Hastings, instead wearing it down with combined arms and feints. Still, used properly, a force of Vlandians can be a steamroller - just be sure to keep them focused on your enemies instead of your own lands. ![[Pasted image 20231230142207.png|inlC|500]] ![companion 0|inlC|500](https://mountandblade2bannerlord.wiki.fextralife.com/file/Mount-and-Blade-2-Bannerlord/companion_0.png)