Canton Kingdom
The Canton Kingdom was ruled by King James Smythe and shares the Windman Continent with the Gallantrian Empire
The king recently died, and there is some question as to who will take his place.
States of Canton
The Kingdom currently consists of 11 Vassal states, and one special regency that includes only the capital city of Canton.
Canton City
The Canton City is an independent city that doesn't fall under the jurisdiction of any of the Vassal States. It is ruled over by a mayor appointed by the king, who rules as Regent during any interregnum between one monarch's death and the next one's coronation.
Regent Richard de Agueda
Sly and calculating, and prone to condescension, de Agueda is known to very carefully plan things before proceeding. He closely adheres to protocol, and rarely suffers any deviation from such. This helped him to be a highly effective Chamberlain.
Richard de Agueda hails from the same family as Duke Ferdinand; they are cousins. Richard began working for the king as court scribe, and his magical ability helped propel him through the ranks of the king's court, eventually being named Chamberlain last year. With the death of the King, de Agueda now, as custom dictates, acts as Regent until a new king is crowned – a process prolonged by a lack of an heir. Many thought the clear successor would be Duke Carver, until Richard revealed a note, apparently signed by the king on his death bed, indicating Duke Ferdinand was the king's choice.
Agueda
The largest state of the Canton Kingdom, Agueda is dominated by the Torian Mountain range. Major exports include iron and wool.
Duke Ferdinand de Agueda
Persuasive and overbearing, Ferdinand tends to pressure people until he gets what he wants. He is capable of great charisma at times, and possesses a sharp wit.
Having taken control of the largest Vassal State in the kingdom from his father 5 years ago, Duke Agueda has worked ambitiously to expand the power and prestige of his state. His short rule has seen the beginning of several projects to improve roads and ports, including a plan to tunnel through impassable Torian Mountains, to create a more direct route with the western coast, an act that has incensed many of the dwarves of the Torgarn Peak, who see the human noble as encroaching on their domain.
Pineborough
Capital City - Danberg
Ruler - Duke Eric Carver
Leon
Capital City - Gondomar
Ruler - Duke Antonio Almeida
Andel Boum
Andel Boum has long been an ally to Pineborough. The capital city, Andel Boum, is a minor port city, who's major trade occurs with the Insel Elves. They maintain good relations with the Free Cities of Dallaall, sharing a common border with the undead wasteland left behind after the destruction of Riverkiel.
Duke Aloysius Piondargas
Loud and obnoxious Piondargas is widely considered a fop and a dandy. Tales of his lavish parties and excess travel the social circles of the Hydrian Coast of the Canton Kingdom. Piondargas enjoys the finer things in life, and his opulent mansion in the tiny city of Andel Boum stands as proof to that.
Piondargas is the latest in a line of nobles known for their excessive ways. He has come under fire, especially after most of the city was destroyed by the undead attacks of the blackguard Raintree, for his wild spending. Piondargas did, however, sell off a considerable portion of his remaining holdings to fund the reclamation and rebuilding of the city of Andel Boum.
DeGaia
Capital City - Vila Nova
Ruler - Duchess Maria Alentejo
Viseu
Capital City - Sabugal
Ruler - Duchess Anne Frederico
Mirandela
Capital City - Coimbra
Ruler - Duke João Angeja
Braganza
Capital City - Esmoriz
Ruler - Duchess Isabella Bettencourt
Cordoba
Cordoba's capital city is a major Cantonian port on the Middle Sea, Sabadel. The state is undertaking a major construction effort, attempting to build a series of tunnels and mountain passes through Torian mountains to connect with Agueda. This project, if completed would make travel over the currently impassable range possible.
Duchess Louisa Abrantes
Technical and Cold, Abrantes has proven to be proficient at ruling. She is very results orientated and believes in acting quickly, and boldly. This has not endeared her to her subjects, though she always unflinchingly makes what she sees as the correct decisions, no matter how unpopular.
Abrantes has ruled Cordoba since she was 15 after her father's death fighting at Windfall during in the Greater Races War. Cordoba was quickly rebuilt during her reign, despite the heavy destruction caused by Hayze's invading army.
Creuse
Capital City - Villard
Ruler - Duke Carlos Ratton
Asturia
Capital City - Malaga
Ruler - Duke Rui Gomes