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	== List of past Chruch Leaders ==		== List of past Chruch Leaders ==

	Oddone of Genazzano, Gabriele of Verteillac, Tommaso of Sarzana, Alfonso of Xativa, Enea of Corsignano, Pietro of Montpon-Ménestérol, Francesco of Celle Ligure, Giovanni of Savignac-les-Églises, Rodrigo of Xativa, Francesco of Comtat Venaissin, Giuliano of Albisola, Giovanni of Savignac-les-Églises, Adriaan of Utrecht, Giulio of Ribérac, Alessandro of Canino, Giovanni of Comtat Venaissin, Marcello of Montefano, Giovanni of Capriglia Irpina, Giovanni of Thenon, Michele of Bosco, Ugo of Excideuil, Felice of Grottammare, Giovanni of Vergt, Niccolo of Somma Lombardo, Giovanni of Neuvic, Ippolito of Fano,		Oddone of Genazzano, Gabriele of Verteillac, Tommaso of [[Sarzana]], Alfonso of Xativa, Enea of Corsignano, Pietro of Montpon-Ménestérol, Francesco of Celle Ligure, Giovanni of Savignac-les-Églises, Rodrigo of Xativa, Francesco of Comtat Venaissin, Giuliano of Albisola, Giovanni of Savignac-les-Églises, Adriaan of Utrecht, Giulio of Ribérac, Alessandro of Canino, Giovanni of Comtat Venaissin, Marcello of Montefano, Giovanni of Capriglia Irpina, Giovanni of Thenon, Michele of Bosco, Ugo of Excideuil, Felice of Grottammare, Giovanni of Vergt, Niccolo of Somma Lombardo, Giovanni of Neuvic, Ippolito of Fano,
	Alessandro of Ribérac, Camillo of Périgueux, Alessandro of Vergt, Maffeo of Montpon-Ménestérol, Giovanni of Savignac-les-Églises, Fabio of Mordeaux, Giulio of Pistoia, Emilio of Montpon-Ménestérol, Benedetto of Como, Pietro of Verteillac, Antonio of Spinazzola, Giovanni of [[Urbino]], Michelangelo of Poli, Pierfrancesco of Mordeaux ,Lorenzo of Thenon		Alessandro of Ribérac, Camillo of Périgueux, Alessandro of Vergt, Maffeo of Montpon-Ménestérol, Giovanni of Savignac-les-Églises, Fabio of Mordeaux, Giulio of Pistoia, Emilio of Montpon-Ménestérol, Benedetto of Como, Pietro of Verteillac, Antonio of Spinazzola, Giovanni of [[Urbino]], Michelangelo of Poli, Pierfrancesco of Mordeaux ,Lorenzo of Thenon
	Prospero of Neuvic		Prospero of Neuvic

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-Oddone of Genazzano
+Oddone of Genazzano, Gabriele of Verteillac, Tommaso of Sarzana, Alfonso of Xativa, Enea of Corsignano, Pietro of Montpon-Ménestérol, Francesco of Celle Ligure, Giovanni of Savignac-les-Églises, Rodrigo of Xativa, Francesco of Comtat Venaissin, Giuliano of Albisola, Giovanni of Savignac-les-Églises, Adriaan of Utrecht, Giulio of Ribérac, Alessandro of Canino, Giovanni of Comtat Venaissin, Marcello of Montefano, Giovanni of Capriglia Irpina, Giovanni of Thenon, Michele of Bosco, Ugo of Excideuil, Felice of Grottammare, Giovanni of Vergt, Niccolo of Somma Lombardo, Giovanni of Neuvic, Ippolito of Fano,
-Gabriele of Verteillac
+Alessandro of Ribérac, Camillo of Périgueux, Alessandro of Vergt, Maffeo of Montpon-Ménestérol, Giovanni of Savignac-les-Églises, Fabio of Mordeaux, Giulio of Pistoia, Emilio of Montpon-Ménestérol, Benedetto of Como, Pietro of Verteillac, Antonio of Spinazzola, Giovanni of [[Urbino]], Michelangelo of Poli, Pierfrancesco of Mordeaux ,Lorenzo of Thenon
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	Giovanni of Savignac-les-~~Ã‰glises~~		Giovanni of Savignac-les-Églises
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	The Bishopic is divided into twelve Sees, each ruled over by a Reverend Canon or Reverend Marshal (both types of senior Abbot), and the capital city of Périgueux, ruled directly by the Bishop. The recently annexed Southern Ranke has been renamed Venaissin, and is a protectorate assigned to a Suffragan Bishop. The Sees of Mordeaux are listed below.		The Bishopic is divided into twelve Sees, each ruled over by a Reverend Canon or Reverend Marshal (both types of senior Abbot), and the capital city of Périgueux, ruled directly by the Bishop. The recently annexed Southern Ranke has been renamed Venaissin, and is a protectorate assigned to a Suffragan Bishop. The Sees of Mordeaux are listed below.

	* [[BrantÃ´me]] primarily consists of fertile, low rolling hills. Its senior Abbess is the scholarly Reverend Canon Julienne de Bourdeilles (Gabrielite). BrantÃ´me is the home of many of the most famous scholars and theologians in Western Alusia. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Savignac-les-~~Ã‰glises~~ (N, NE), Mussidan (E, SE), Périgueux (S), Excideuil (SW), Thenon (W), and Ormond (NW). <br/>		* [[BrantÃ´me]] primarily consists of fertile, low rolling hills. Its senior Abbess is the scholarly Reverend Canon Julienne de Bourdeilles (Gabrielite). BrantÃ´me is the home of many of the most famous scholars and theologians in Western Alusia. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Savignac-les-Églises (N, NE), Mussidan (E, SE), Périgueux (S), Excideuil (SW), Thenon (W), and Ormond (NW). <br/>

	* Excideuil is primarily gentle hill country, with some fertile plains in its south-west. Its senior Abbot is the rotund armchair general Reverend Marshal Saint Michal de Double (Michaeline). As one of only two Sees without an external border, Excideuil is more inwards-looking and intolerant than most. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Thenon (W, NW, N), BrantÃ´me (NE), Périgueux (E, SE), Neuvic (S), and a tiny border with Montpon-Ménestérol (SW).<br/>		* Excideuil is primarily gentle hill country, with some fertile plains in its south-west. Its senior Abbot is the rotund armchair general Reverend Marshal Saint Michal de Double (Michaeline). As one of only two Sees without an external border, Excideuil is more inwards-looking and intolerant than most. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Thenon (W, NW, N), BrantÃ´me (NE), Périgueux (E, SE), Neuvic (S), and a tiny border with Montpon-Ménestérol (SW).<br/>
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	* Hautefort is grain country – field after field of wheat, barley, and millet. Its senior Abbot is the benevolent Reverend Canon Paul Lizonne (Raphaelite). Hautefort has some contact with Tuscana, and Tuscanan refugees make up a substantial proportion of its people, shaping its language and culture. Its primary language is Common, but Tuscanan is also spoken widely by the commoners. Its neighbours are Neuvic (N, NE), Tuscana (E, SE), Vergt (S), Verteillac (SW), and Montpon-Ménestérol (W, NW).		* Hautefort is grain country – field after field of wheat, barley, and millet. Its senior Abbot is the benevolent Reverend Canon Paul Lizonne (Raphaelite). Hautefort has some contact with Tuscana, and Tuscanan refugees make up a substantial proportion of its people, shaping its language and culture. Its primary language is Common, but Tuscanan is also spoken widely by the commoners. Its neighbours are Neuvic (N, NE), Tuscana (E, SE), Vergt (S), Verteillac (SW), and Montpon-Ménestérol (W, NW).

	* [[Montagrier]] is deep in the hills, with a rugged landscape where the granite bones poke up on the ridges, and boulders litter the hidden valleys. Its senior Abbot is the aesthetic and harsh Reverend Canon Privat des Prés (Michaeline). Montagrier consists of small villages who eke an existence from the land, and are suspicious of strangers and city folk. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are the wilds south of [[Bowcourt]] (NW, N, NE, the wilds north of [[Tuscana]] (E), Tuscana (SE, S), Mussidan (SW), and Savignac-les-~~Ã‰glises~~ (W).<br/>		* [[Montagrier]] is deep in the hills, with a rugged landscape where the granite bones poke up on the ridges, and boulders litter the hidden valleys. Its senior Abbot is the aesthetic and harsh Reverend Canon Privat des Prés (Michaeline). Montagrier consists of small villages who eke an existence from the land, and are suspicious of strangers and city folk. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are the wilds south of [[Bowcourt]] (NW, N, NE, the wilds north of [[Tuscana]] (E), Tuscana (SE, S), Mussidan (SW), and Savignac-les-Églises (W).<br/>

	* [[Montpon-Ménestérol]] is a river valley divided by the [[Négrondes river]] and traditional rivalry – north of the river is Montpon, and south is Ménestérol. Its senior Abbot is the historian and chronicler Reverend Marshal Séverin d'Estissac (Gabrielite). The region produces great art and poetry, although Montpon holds to more traditional forms, while to its south Ménestérol is experimental and innovative. The primary language of Montpon is Lalange, and Ménestérol prefers Common. Its neighbours are [[Ormond]] (W, NW, N), Thenon & Excideuil (NE), Neuvic (E), Hautefort(SE), and Verteillac (S, SW).<br/>		* [[Montpon-Ménestérol]] is a river valley divided by the [[Négrondes river]] and traditional rivalry – north of the river is Montpon, and south is Ménestérol. Its senior Abbot is the historian and chronicler Reverend Marshal Séverin d'Estissac (Gabrielite). The region produces great art and poetry, although Montpon holds to more traditional forms, while to its south Ménestérol is experimental and innovative. The primary language of Montpon is Lalange, and Ménestérol prefers Common. Its neighbours are [[Ormond]] (W, NW, N), Thenon & Excideuil (NE), Neuvic (E), Hautefort(SE), and Verteillac (S, SW).<br/>

	* Mussidan lies in the range separating Mordeaux from the lawless edge of [[Tuscana]]. Its more fertile valleys point into Tuscana. Its senior Abbot is the famously brave and puissant Reverend Marshal Cherveix Cubas. Mussidan forms the primary line of defence from raiding Tuscanan bandits and march lords. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Savignac-les-~~Ã‰glises~~ (N), Montagrier (NE), Tuscana (E, SE), Ribérac (S, SW), Périgueux (W), and BrantÃ´me (W, NW).		* Mussidan lies in the range separating Mordeaux from the lawless edge of [[Tuscana]]. Its more fertile valleys point into Tuscana. Its senior Abbot is the famously brave and puissant Reverend Marshal Cherveix Cubas. Mussidan forms the primary line of defence from raiding Tuscanan bandits and march lords. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Savignac-les-Églises (N), Montagrier (NE), Tuscana (E, SE), Ribérac (S, SW), Périgueux (W), and BrantÃ´me (W, NW).

	* Neuvic is a gentle land, with fertile fields and rich pastures in the west and centre, and rising to low hills in the east. Its senior Abbot is the strategist Reverend Marshal Léguillac de l'Auche (Michaeline). The region is the home to some of the largest martial chapter houses in the Western Kingdom, including Chassaignes and Mensignac. The primary language is Common, although Lalange is also spoken frequently. Its neighbours are Excideuil (NW, N), Périgueux (NE), Ribérac (NE, E, SE), Hautefort (S, SW), and Montpon-Ménestérol (W). <br/>		* Neuvic is a gentle land, with fertile fields and rich pastures in the west and centre, and rising to low hills in the east. Its senior Abbot is the strategist Reverend Marshal Léguillac de l'Auche (Michaeline). The region is the home to some of the largest martial chapter houses in the Western Kingdom, including Chassaignes and Mensignac. The primary language is Common, although Lalange is also spoken frequently. Its neighbours are Excideuil (NW, N), Périgueux (NE), Ribérac (NE, E, SE), Hautefort (S, SW), and Montpon-Ménestérol (W). <br/>
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	* [[Ribérac]] is hilly sheep country, pastoral and peaceful. Its senior Abbess is the wise physician and healer Reverend Marshal Martine de Ribérac (Raphaelite). The people are shepherds and small farmers, and are both profoundly religious and fatalistic. The primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Mussidan (N, NE), Tuscanan hills (E, SE, S), Neuvic (W), Périgueux (NW).<br/>		* [[Ribérac]] is hilly sheep country, pastoral and peaceful. Its senior Abbess is the wise physician and healer Reverend Marshal Martine de Ribérac (Raphaelite). The people are shepherds and small farmers, and are both profoundly religious and fatalistic. The primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Mussidan (N, NE), Tuscanan hills (E, SE, S), Neuvic (W), Périgueux (NW).<br/>

	* Savignac-les-~~Ã‰glises~~ is the most northern and alpine See in Mordeaux, full of sharp ridges (the ~~Ã‰glises~~ range) and deep valleys. Its senior Abbess is the feared and respected Reverend Justicar Germaine du Salembre (Urielite). The harsh mountain lifestyle existence has lead to the Savignac being a bleak, judgmental people. The only language spoken is Lalange. Its neighbours are the Bowcourt wilds (N, NE), Montagrier (E, SE), Mussidan (S), BrantÃ´me (SW, W), and Ormond (NW).		* Savignac-les-Églises is the most northern and alpine See in Mordeaux, full of sharp ridges (the Églises range) and deep valleys. Its senior Abbess is the feared and respected Reverend Justicar Germaine du Salembre (Urielite). The harsh mountain lifestyle existence has lead to the Savignac being a bleak, judgmental people. The only language spoken is Lalange. Its neighbours are the Bowcourt wilds (N, NE), Montagrier (E, SE), Mussidan (S), BrantÃ´me (SW, W), and Ormond (NW).

	* Thenon is an old flood plain now full of orchards and fertile fields. Its senior Abbot is the herbalist and eremitic Saint Vincent de Connezac (Raphaelite). The people of Thenon are a kindly folk, proud of hearth and home, and famed for their hospitality. The language spoken most often is Lalange, but Common is also welcomed. Its neighbours are Ormond (W, NW, N), BrantÃ´me (NE, E), Excideuil (SE, S), and Montpon-Ménestérol (SW).<br/>		* Thenon is an old flood plain now full of orchards and fertile fields. Its senior Abbot is the herbalist and eremitic Saint Vincent de Connezac (Raphaelite). The people of Thenon are a kindly folk, proud of hearth and home, and famed for their hospitality. The language spoken most often is Lalange, but Common is also welcomed. Its neighbours are Ormond (W, NW, N), BrantÃ´me (NE, E), Excideuil (SE, S), and Montpon-Ménestérol (SW).<br/>

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	==Political Structure==		==Political Structure==
	The Diocese of Mordeaux is ruled by the Arch-Bishop of Mordeaux, [[Tomas Xerxes]]. He has four Suffragan Bishops to assist him, one from each of the major Orders. The Suffragan Bishops are: Saint CrÃ©pin ~~dâ€™Auberoche~~ (Michaeline), Sainte Marie de Chignac (Urielite), Saint Pardoux de DrÃ´ne (Raphaelite), and Saint Jean ~~dâ€™Ataux~~ (Gabrielite). Traditionally, a ~~Bishopâ€™s~~ successor is usually chosen from the Suffragans by a conclave of Suffragans, Reverend Canons, and Reverend Marshals.		The Diocese of Mordeaux is ruled by the Arch-Bishop of Mordeaux, [[Tomas Xerxes]]. He has four Suffragan Bishops to assist him, one from each of the major Orders. The Suffragan Bishops are: Saint CrÃ©pin d'Auberoche (Michaeline), Sainte Marie de Chignac (Urielite), Saint Pardoux de DrÃ´ne (Raphaelite), and Saint Jean d'Ataux (Gabrielite). Traditionally, a Bishop's successor is usually chosen from the Suffragans by a conclave of Suffragans, Reverend Canons, and Reverend Marshals.

	Each Abbey, Monastery, Parish and Chapter House is primarily self-contained and self-sufficient. Mordeaux only has one large city, PÃ©rigueux. Most trade is local; only religious material such as incense, silk robes, and artworks are transported over large distances. There is a great deal of communication between priests, with large satchels of letters and records being transported rapidly and reliably by the Gabrielite couriers.		Each Abbey, Monastery, Parish and Chapter House is primarily self-contained and self-sufficient. Mordeaux only has one large city, PÃ©rigueux. Most trade is local; only religious material such as incense, silk robes, and artworks are transported over large distances. There is a great deal of communication between priests, with large satchels of letters and records being transported rapidly and reliably by the Gabrielite couriers.
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	* [[Montagrier]] is deep in the hills, with a rugged landscape where the granite bones poke up on the ridges, and boulders litter the hidden valleys. Its senior Abbot is the aesthetic and harsh Reverend Canon Privat des PrÃ©s (Michaeline). Montagrier consists of small villages who eke an existence from the land, and are suspicious of strangers and city folk. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are the wilds south of [[Bowcourt]] (NW, N, NE, the wilds north of [[Tuscana]] (E), Tuscana (SE, S), Mussidan (SW), and Savignac-les-Ã‰glises (W).<br/>		* [[Montagrier]] is deep in the hills, with a rugged landscape where the granite bones poke up on the ridges, and boulders litter the hidden valleys. Its senior Abbot is the aesthetic and harsh Reverend Canon Privat des PrÃ©s (Michaeline). Montagrier consists of small villages who eke an existence from the land, and are suspicious of strangers and city folk. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are the wilds south of [[Bowcourt]] (NW, N, NE, the wilds north of [[Tuscana]] (E), Tuscana (SE, S), Mussidan (SW), and Savignac-les-Ã‰glises (W).<br/>

	* [[Montpon-MÃ©nestÃ©rol]] is a river valley divided by the [[NÃ©grondes river]] and traditional rivalry – north of the river is Montpon, and south is MÃ©nestÃ©rol. Its senior Abbot is the historian and chronicler Reverend Marshal SÃ©verin ~~dâ€™Estissac~~ (Gabrielite). The region produces great art and poetry, although Montpon holds to more traditional forms, while to its south MÃ©nestÃ©rol is experimental and innovative. The primary language of Montpon is Lalange, and MÃ©nestÃ©rol prefers Common. Its neighbours are [[Ormond]] (W, NW, N), Thenon & Excideuil (NE), Neuvic (E), Hautefort(SE), and Verteillac (S, SW).<br/>		* [[Montpon-MÃ©nestÃ©rol]] is a river valley divided by the [[NÃ©grondes river]] and traditional rivalry – north of the river is Montpon, and south is MÃ©nestÃ©rol. Its senior Abbot is the historian and chronicler Reverend Marshal SÃ©verin d'Estissac (Gabrielite). The region produces great art and poetry, although Montpon holds to more traditional forms, while to its south MÃ©nestÃ©rol is experimental and innovative. The primary language of Montpon is Lalange, and MÃ©nestÃ©rol prefers Common. Its neighbours are [[Ormond]] (W, NW, N), Thenon & Excideuil (NE), Neuvic (E), Hautefort(SE), and Verteillac (S, SW).<br/>

	* Mussidan lies in the range separating Mordeaux from the lawless edge of [[Tuscana]]. Its more fertile valleys point into Tuscana. Its senior Abbot is the famously brave and puissant Reverend Marshal Cherveix Cubas. Mussidan forms the primary line of defence from raiding Tuscanan bandits and march lords. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Savignac-les-Ã‰glises (N), Montagrier (NE), Tuscana (E, SE), RibÃ©rac (S, SW), PÃ©rigueux (W), and BrantÃ´me (W, NW).		* Mussidan lies in the range separating Mordeaux from the lawless edge of [[Tuscana]]. Its more fertile valleys point into Tuscana. Its senior Abbot is the famously brave and puissant Reverend Marshal Cherveix Cubas. Mussidan forms the primary line of defence from raiding Tuscanan bandits and march lords. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Savignac-les-Ã‰glises (N), Montagrier (NE), Tuscana (E, SE), RibÃ©rac (S, SW), PÃ©rigueux (W), and BrantÃ´me (W, NW).

	* Neuvic is a gentle land, with fertile fields and rich pastures in the west and centre, and rising to low hills in the east. Its senior Abbot is the strategist Reverend Marshal LÃ©guillac de ~~lâ€™Auche~~ (Michaeline). The region is the home to some of the largest martial chapter houses in the Western Kingdom, including Chassaignes and Mensignac. The primary language is Common, although Lalange is also spoken frequently. Its neighbours are Excideuil (NW, N), PÃ©rigueux (NE), RibÃ©rac (NE, E, SE), Hautefort (S, SW), and Montpon-MÃ©nestÃ©rol (W). <br/>		* Neuvic is a gentle land, with fertile fields and rich pastures in the west and centre, and rising to low hills in the east. Its senior Abbot is the strategist Reverend Marshal LÃ©guillac de l'Auche (Michaeline). The region is the home to some of the largest martial chapter houses in the Western Kingdom, including Chassaignes and Mensignac. The primary language is Common, although Lalange is also spoken frequently. Its neighbours are Excideuil (NW, N), PÃ©rigueux (NE), RibÃ©rac (NE, E, SE), Hautefort (S, SW), and Montpon-MÃ©nestÃ©rol (W). <br/>

	* [[RibÃ©rac]] is hilly sheep country, pastoral and peaceful. Its senior Abbess is the wise physician and healer Reverend Marshal Martine de RibÃ©rac (Raphaelite). The people are shepherds and small farmers, and are both profoundly religious and fatalistic. The primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Mussidan (N, NE), Tuscanan hills (E, SE, S), Neuvic (W), PÃ©rigueux (NW).<br/>		* [[RibÃ©rac]] is hilly sheep country, pastoral and peaceful. Its senior Abbess is the wise physician and healer Reverend Marshal Martine de RibÃ©rac (Raphaelite). The people are shepherds and small farmers, and are both profoundly religious and fatalistic. The primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Mussidan (N, NE), Tuscanan hills (E, SE, S), Neuvic (W), PÃ©rigueux (NW).<br/>

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	* Excideuil is primarily gentle hill country, with some fertile plains in its south-west. Its senior Abbot is the rotund armchair general Reverend Marshal Saint Michal de Double (Michaeline). As one of only two Sees without an external border, Excideuil is more inwards-looking and intolerant than most. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Thenon (W, NW, N), BrantÃ´me (NE), PÃ©rigueux (E, SE), Neuvic (S), and a tiny border with Montpon-MÃ©nestÃ©rol (SW).<br/>		* Excideuil is primarily gentle hill country, with some fertile plains in its south-west. Its senior Abbot is the rotund armchair general Reverend Marshal Saint Michal de Double (Michaeline). As one of only two Sees without an external border, Excideuil is more inwards-looking and intolerant than most. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Thenon (W, NW, N), BrantÃ´me (NE), PÃ©rigueux (E, SE), Neuvic (S), and a tiny border with Montpon-MÃ©nestÃ©rol (SW).<br/>

	* Hautefort is grain country ~~â€“~~ field after field of wheat, barley, and millet. Its senior Abbot is the benevolent Reverend Canon Paul Lizonne (Raphaelite). Hautefort has some contact with Tuscana, and Tuscanan refugees make up a substantial proportion of its people, shaping its language and culture. Its primary language is Common, but Tuscanan is also spoken widely by the commoners. Its neighbours are Neuvic (N, NE), Tuscana (E, SE), Vergt (S), Verteillac (SW), and Montpon-MÃ©nestÃ©rol (W, NW).		* Hautefort is grain country – field after field of wheat, barley, and millet. Its senior Abbot is the benevolent Reverend Canon Paul Lizonne (Raphaelite). Hautefort has some contact with Tuscana, and Tuscanan refugees make up a substantial proportion of its people, shaping its language and culture. Its primary language is Common, but Tuscanan is also spoken widely by the commoners. Its neighbours are Neuvic (N, NE), Tuscana (E, SE), Vergt (S), Verteillac (SW), and Montpon-MÃ©nestÃ©rol (W, NW).

	* [[Montagrier]] is deep in the hills, with a rugged landscape where the granite bones poke up on the ridges, and boulders litter the hidden valleys. Its senior Abbot is the aesthetic and harsh Reverend Canon Privat des PrÃ©s (Michaeline). Montagrier consists of small villages who eke an existence from the land, and are suspicious of strangers and city folk. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are the wilds south of [[Bowcourt]] (NW, N, NE, the wilds north of [[Tuscana]] (E), Tuscana (SE, S), Mussidan (SW), and Savignac-les-Ã‰glises (W).<br/>		* [[Montagrier]] is deep in the hills, with a rugged landscape where the granite bones poke up on the ridges, and boulders litter the hidden valleys. Its senior Abbot is the aesthetic and harsh Reverend Canon Privat des PrÃ©s (Michaeline). Montagrier consists of small villages who eke an existence from the land, and are suspicious of strangers and city folk. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are the wilds south of [[Bowcourt]] (NW, N, NE, the wilds north of [[Tuscana]] (E), Tuscana (SE, S), Mussidan (SW), and Savignac-les-Ã‰glises (W).<br/>

	* [[Montpon-MÃ©nestÃ©rol]] is a river valley divided by the [[NÃ©grondes river]] and traditional rivalry ~~â€“~~ north of the river is Montpon, and south is MÃ©nestÃ©rol. Its senior Abbot is the historian and chronicler Reverend Marshal SÃ©verin dâ€™Estissac (Gabrielite). The region produces great art and poetry, although Montpon holds to more traditional forms, while to its south MÃ©nestÃ©rol is experimental and innovative. The primary language of Montpon is Lalange, and MÃ©nestÃ©rol prefers Common. Its neighbours are [[Ormond]] (W, NW, N), Thenon & Excideuil (NE), Neuvic (E), Hautefort(SE), and Verteillac (S, SW).<br/>		* [[Montpon-MÃ©nestÃ©rol]] is a river valley divided by the [[NÃ©grondes river]] and traditional rivalry – north of the river is Montpon, and south is MÃ©nestÃ©rol. Its senior Abbot is the historian and chronicler Reverend Marshal SÃ©verin dâ€™Estissac (Gabrielite). The region produces great art and poetry, although Montpon holds to more traditional forms, while to its south MÃ©nestÃ©rol is experimental and innovative. The primary language of Montpon is Lalange, and MÃ©nestÃ©rol prefers Common. Its neighbours are [[Ormond]] (W, NW, N), Thenon & Excideuil (NE), Neuvic (E), Hautefort(SE), and Verteillac (S, SW).<br/>

	* Mussidan lies in the range separating Mordeaux from the lawless edge of [[Tuscana]]. Its more fertile valleys point into Tuscana. Its senior Abbot is the famously brave and puissant Reverend Marshal Cherveix Cubas. Mussidan forms the primary line of defence from raiding Tuscanan bandits and march lords. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Savignac-les-Ã‰glises (N), Montagrier (NE), Tuscana (E, SE), RibÃ©rac (S, SW), PÃ©rigueux (W), and BrantÃ´me (W, NW).		* Mussidan lies in the range separating Mordeaux from the lawless edge of [[Tuscana]]. Its more fertile valleys point into Tuscana. Its senior Abbot is the famously brave and puissant Reverend Marshal Cherveix Cubas. Mussidan forms the primary line of defence from raiding Tuscanan bandits and march lords. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Savignac-les-Ã‰glises (N), Montagrier (NE), Tuscana (E, SE), RibÃ©rac (S, SW), PÃ©rigueux (W), and BrantÃ´me (W, NW).
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	* Thenon is an old flood plain now full of orchards and fertile fields. Its senior Abbot is the herbalist and eremitic Saint Vincent de Connezac (Raphaelite). The people of Thenon are a kindly folk, proud of hearth and home, and famed for their hospitality. The language spoken most often is Lalange, but Common is also welcomed. Its neighbours are Ormond (W, NW, N), BrantÃ´me (NE, E), Excideuil (SE, S), and Montpon-MÃ©nestÃ©rol (SW).<br/>		* Thenon is an old flood plain now full of orchards and fertile fields. Its senior Abbot is the herbalist and eremitic Saint Vincent de Connezac (Raphaelite). The people of Thenon are a kindly folk, proud of hearth and home, and famed for their hospitality. The language spoken most often is Lalange, but Common is also welcomed. Its neighbours are Ormond (W, NW, N), BrantÃ´me (NE, E), Excideuil (SE, S), and Montpon-MÃ©nestÃ©rol (SW).<br/>

	* [[Vergt]] is the southern-most See in Mordeaux, and is covered with golden wheat fields rippling in gentle breezes. Its senior Abbot is Reverend Canon Amand de Vergt (Urielite). Vergt is very peaceful, law-abiding and orderly ~~â€“~~ little excitement happens, and the locals like it that way. Common is spoken most often here. Its neighbours are Hautefort (N, NE), Tuscana (E), Venaissin (SE, S, SW), and Verteillac (W, NW).<br/>		* [[Vergt]] is the southern-most See in Mordeaux, and is covered with golden wheat fields rippling in gentle breezes. Its senior Abbot is Reverend Canon Amand de Vergt (Urielite). Vergt is very peaceful, law-abiding and orderly – little excitement happens, and the locals like it that way. Common is spoken most often here. Its neighbours are Hautefort (N, NE), Tuscana (E), Venaissin (SE, S, SW), and Verteillac (W, NW).<br/>

	* Verteillac is the fortified forward defensive outpost protecting Mordeaux from the Corruption that is Ranke. Its senior Abbot is the champion jouster and peerless knight Reverend Marshal BarthÃ©lemy de Bellegarde (Michaeline). Verteillac always appears militarised, full of castles, watchtowers and village militia. Inhabitants speak both Lalange and Common, but not to unauthorised strangers. Its neighbours are Montpon-MÃ©nestÃ©rol (N, NE), Hautefort (E), Vergt (SE), Ranke (S, SW, W), and Ormond (NW).		* Verteillac is the fortified forward defensive outpost protecting Mordeaux from the Corruption that is Ranke. Its senior Abbot is the champion jouster and peerless knight Reverend Marshal BarthÃ©lemy de Bellegarde (Michaeline). Verteillac always appears militarised, full of castles, watchtowers and village militia. Inhabitants speak both Lalange and Common, but not to unauthorised strangers. Its neighbours are Montpon-MÃ©nestÃ©rol (N, NE), Hautefort (E), Vergt (SE), Ranke (S, SW, W), and Ormond (NW).

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	* Comtat [[Venaissin]] is the region formerly known as Southern Ranke. The Urielite Suffragan Bishop, Her Worship Sainte Marie de Chignac (Sister Grace, for short) is nominally in charge of the entire Comtat, which is at least as large as Mordeaux proper. However, less than a third of Venaissin accepts her authority; the rest consists of bandit-infested wilderness, rebel barons, bad country, and lands devastated by the retreating Dark Circle. Sister Grace is assisted in her mission to bring law and order to the people by several relocated Urielite and Michaeline Chapter Houses, and large deployments of Church Knights from Mordeaux and southern Bowcourt.		* Comtat [[Venaissin]] is the region formerly known as Southern Ranke. The Urielite Suffragan Bishop, Her Worship Sainte Marie de Chignac (Sister Grace, for short) is nominally in charge of the entire Comtat, which is at least as large as Mordeaux proper. However, less than a third of Venaissin accepts her authority; the rest consists of bandit-infested wilderness, rebel barons, bad country, and lands devastated by the retreating Dark Circle. Sister Grace is assisted in her mission to bring law and order to the people by several relocated Urielite and Michaeline Chapter Houses, and large deployments of Church Knights from Mordeaux and southern Bowcourt.

			= Games involved =
			# [[MorsCerta, HoraIncerta]], Spring 823wk

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	==Political Structure==		==Political Structure==
	The Diocese of Mordeaux is ruled by the Bishop of Mordeaux, [[Tomas Xerxes]]. He has four Suffragan Bishops to assist him, one from each of the major Orders. The Suffragan Bishops are: Saint CrÃ©pin dâ€™Auberoche (Michaeline), Sainte Marie de Chignac (Urielite), Saint Pardoux de DrÃ´ne (Raphaelite), and Saint Jean dâ€™Ataux (Gabrielite). Traditionally, a Bishopâ€™s successor is usually chosen from the Suffragans by a conclave of Suffragans, Reverend Canons, and Reverend Marshals.		The Diocese of Mordeaux is ruled by the Arch-Bishop of Mordeaux, [[Tomas Xerxes]]. He has four Suffragan Bishops to assist him, one from each of the major Orders. The Suffragan Bishops are: Saint CrÃ©pin dâ€™Auberoche (Michaeline), Sainte Marie de Chignac (Urielite), Saint Pardoux de DrÃ´ne (Raphaelite), and Saint Jean dâ€™Ataux (Gabrielite). Traditionally, a Bishopâ€™s successor is usually chosen from the Suffragans by a conclave of Suffragans, Reverend Canons, and Reverend Marshals.

	Each Abbey, Monastery, Parish and Chapter House is primarily self-contained and self-sufficient. Mordeaux only has one large city, PÃ©rigueux. Most trade is local; only religious material such as incense, silk robes, and artworks are transported over large distances. There is a great deal of communication between priests, with large satchels of letters and records being transported rapidly and reliably by the Gabrielite couriers.		Each Abbey, Monastery, Parish and Chapter House is primarily self-contained and self-sufficient. Mordeaux only has one large city, PÃ©rigueux. Most trade is local; only religious material such as incense, silk robes, and artworks are transported over large distances. There is a great deal of communication between priests, with large satchels of letters and records being transported rapidly and reliably by the Gabrielite couriers.

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	Carlo of Vergt		Carlo of Vergt
	Giovanni of Sant' Arcangelo di Romagna		Giovanni of Sant' Arcangelo di Romagna
	~~Count~~ of Hautefort		Braschi of Hautefort
	Barnaba of RibÃ©rac		Barnaba of RibÃ©rac
	~~Count~~ of Genga or Spoleto		Anniballe of Genga or Spoleto
	Francesco of Cingoli		Francesco of Cingoli
	Bartolomeo of Belluno		Bartolomeo of Belluno
	~~Count~~ of Senigallia		Giovanni of Senigallia
	Gioacchino of Carpineto Romano		Gioacchino of Carpineto Romano
	Giuseppe of Riese		Giuseppe of Riese

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	==Political Structure==		==Political Structure==
	The Diocese of Mordeaux is ruled by the Arch-Bishop of Mordeaux, [[Tomas Xerxes]]. He has four Suffragan Bishops to assist him, one from each of the major Orders. The Suffragan Bishops are: Saint Crépin d'Auberoche (Michaeline), Sainte Marie de Chignac (Urielite), Saint Pardoux de ~~DrÃ´ne~~ (Raphaelite), and Saint Jean d'Ataux (Gabrielite). Traditionally, a Bishop's successor is usually chosen from the Suffragans by a conclave of Suffragans, Reverend Canons, and Reverend Marshals.		The Diocese of Mordeaux is ruled by the Arch-Bishop of Mordeaux, [[Tomas Xerxes]]. He has four Suffragan Bishops to assist him, one from each of the major Orders. The Suffragan Bishops are: Saint Crépin d'Auberoche (Michaeline), Sainte Marie de Chignac (Urielite), Saint Pardoux de Drône (Raphaelite), and Saint Jean d'Ataux (Gabrielite). Traditionally, a Bishop's successor is usually chosen from the Suffragans by a conclave of Suffragans, Reverend Canons, and Reverend Marshals.

	Each Abbey, Monastery, Parish and Chapter House is primarily self-contained and self-sufficient. Mordeaux only has one large city, Périgueux. Most trade is local; only religious material such as incense, silk robes, and artworks are transported over large distances. There is a great deal of communication between priests, with large satchels of letters and records being transported rapidly and reliably by the Gabrielite couriers.		Each Abbey, Monastery, Parish and Chapter House is primarily self-contained and self-sufficient. Mordeaux only has one large city, Périgueux. Most trade is local; only religious material such as incense, silk robes, and artworks are transported over large distances. There is a great deal of communication between priests, with large satchels of letters and records being transported rapidly and reliably by the Gabrielite couriers.
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	The Bishopic is divided into twelve Sees, each ruled over by a Reverend Canon or Reverend Marshal (both types of senior Abbot), and the capital city of Périgueux, ruled directly by the Bishop. The recently annexed Southern Ranke has been renamed Venaissin, and is a protectorate assigned to a Suffragan Bishop. The Sees of Mordeaux are listed below.		The Bishopic is divided into twelve Sees, each ruled over by a Reverend Canon or Reverend Marshal (both types of senior Abbot), and the capital city of Périgueux, ruled directly by the Bishop. The recently annexed Southern Ranke has been renamed Venaissin, and is a protectorate assigned to a Suffragan Bishop. The Sees of Mordeaux are listed below.

	* [[~~BrantÃ´me~~]] primarily consists of fertile, low rolling hills. Its senior Abbess is the scholarly Reverend Canon Julienne de Bourdeilles (Gabrielite). ~~BrantÃ´me~~ is the home of many of the most famous scholars and theologians in Western Alusia. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Savignac-les-Églises (N, NE), Mussidan (E, SE), Périgueux (S), Excideuil (SW), Thenon (W), and Ormond (NW). <br/>		* [[Brantôme]] primarily consists of fertile, low rolling hills. Its senior Abbess is the scholarly Reverend Canon Julienne de Bourdeilles (Gabrielite). Brantôme is the home of many of the most famous scholars and theologians in Western Alusia. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Savignac-les-Églises (N, NE), Mussidan (E, SE), Périgueux (S), Excideuil (SW), Thenon (W), and Ormond (NW). <br/>

	* Excideuil is primarily gentle hill country, with some fertile plains in its south-west. Its senior Abbot is the rotund armchair general Reverend Marshal Saint Michal de Double (Michaeline). As one of only two Sees without an external border, Excideuil is more inwards-looking and intolerant than most. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Thenon (W, NW, N), ~~BrantÃ´me~~ (NE), Périgueux (E, SE), Neuvic (S), and a tiny border with Montpon-Ménestérol (SW).<br/>		* Excideuil is primarily gentle hill country, with some fertile plains in its south-west. Its senior Abbot is the rotund armchair general Reverend Marshal Saint Michal de Double (Michaeline). As one of only two Sees without an external border, Excideuil is more inwards-looking and intolerant than most. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Thenon (W, NW, N), Brantôme (NE), Périgueux (E, SE), Neuvic (S), and a tiny border with Montpon-Ménestérol (SW).<br/>

	* Hautefort is grain country – field after field of wheat, barley, and millet. Its senior Abbot is the benevolent Reverend Canon Paul Lizonne (Raphaelite). Hautefort has some contact with Tuscana, and Tuscanan refugees make up a substantial proportion of its people, shaping its language and culture. Its primary language is Common, but Tuscanan is also spoken widely by the commoners. Its neighbours are Neuvic (N, NE), Tuscana (E, SE), Vergt (S), Verteillac (SW), and Montpon-Ménestérol (W, NW).		* Hautefort is grain country – field after field of wheat, barley, and millet. Its senior Abbot is the benevolent Reverend Canon Paul Lizonne (Raphaelite). Hautefort has some contact with Tuscana, and Tuscanan refugees make up a substantial proportion of its people, shaping its language and culture. Its primary language is Common, but Tuscanan is also spoken widely by the commoners. Its neighbours are Neuvic (N, NE), Tuscana (E, SE), Vergt (S), Verteillac (SW), and Montpon-Ménestérol (W, NW).
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	* [[Montpon-Ménestérol]] is a river valley divided by the [[Négrondes river]] and traditional rivalry – north of the river is Montpon, and south is Ménestérol. Its senior Abbot is the historian and chronicler Reverend Marshal Séverin d'Estissac (Gabrielite). The region produces great art and poetry, although Montpon holds to more traditional forms, while to its south Ménestérol is experimental and innovative. The primary language of Montpon is Lalange, and Ménestérol prefers Common. Its neighbours are [[Ormond]] (W, NW, N), Thenon & Excideuil (NE), Neuvic (E), Hautefort(SE), and Verteillac (S, SW).<br/>		* [[Montpon-Ménestérol]] is a river valley divided by the [[Négrondes river]] and traditional rivalry – north of the river is Montpon, and south is Ménestérol. Its senior Abbot is the historian and chronicler Reverend Marshal Séverin d'Estissac (Gabrielite). The region produces great art and poetry, although Montpon holds to more traditional forms, while to its south Ménestérol is experimental and innovative. The primary language of Montpon is Lalange, and Ménestérol prefers Common. Its neighbours are [[Ormond]] (W, NW, N), Thenon & Excideuil (NE), Neuvic (E), Hautefort(SE), and Verteillac (S, SW).<br/>

	* Mussidan lies in the range separating Mordeaux from the lawless edge of [[Tuscana]]. Its more fertile valleys point into Tuscana. Its senior Abbot is the famously brave and puissant Reverend Marshal Cherveix Cubas. Mussidan forms the primary line of defence from raiding Tuscanan bandits and march lords. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Savignac-les-Églises (N), Montagrier (NE), Tuscana (E, SE), Ribérac (S, SW), Périgueux (W), and ~~BrantÃ´me~~ (W, NW).		* Mussidan lies in the range separating Mordeaux from the lawless edge of [[Tuscana]]. Its more fertile valleys point into Tuscana. Its senior Abbot is the famously brave and puissant Reverend Marshal Cherveix Cubas. Mussidan forms the primary line of defence from raiding Tuscanan bandits and march lords. Its primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Savignac-les-Églises (N), Montagrier (NE), Tuscana (E, SE), Ribérac (S, SW), Périgueux (W), and Brantôme (W, NW).

	* Neuvic is a gentle land, with fertile fields and rich pastures in the west and centre, and rising to low hills in the east. Its senior Abbot is the strategist Reverend Marshal Léguillac de l'Auche (Michaeline). The region is the home to some of the largest martial chapter houses in the Western Kingdom, including Chassaignes and Mensignac. The primary language is Common, although Lalange is also spoken frequently. Its neighbours are Excideuil (NW, N), Périgueux (NE), Ribérac (NE, E, SE), Hautefort (S, SW), and Montpon-Ménestérol (W). <br/>		* Neuvic is a gentle land, with fertile fields and rich pastures in the west and centre, and rising to low hills in the east. Its senior Abbot is the strategist Reverend Marshal Léguillac de l'Auche (Michaeline). The region is the home to some of the largest martial chapter houses in the Western Kingdom, including Chassaignes and Mensignac. The primary language is Common, although Lalange is also spoken frequently. Its neighbours are Excideuil (NW, N), Périgueux (NE), Ribérac (NE, E, SE), Hautefort (S, SW), and Montpon-Ménestérol (W). <br/>
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	* [[Ribérac]] is hilly sheep country, pastoral and peaceful. Its senior Abbess is the wise physician and healer Reverend Marshal Martine de Ribérac (Raphaelite). The people are shepherds and small farmers, and are both profoundly religious and fatalistic. The primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Mussidan (N, NE), Tuscanan hills (E, SE, S), Neuvic (W), Périgueux (NW).<br/>		* [[Ribérac]] is hilly sheep country, pastoral and peaceful. Its senior Abbess is the wise physician and healer Reverend Marshal Martine de Ribérac (Raphaelite). The people are shepherds and small farmers, and are both profoundly religious and fatalistic. The primary language is Lalange. Its neighbours are Mussidan (N, NE), Tuscanan hills (E, SE, S), Neuvic (W), Périgueux (NW).<br/>

	* Savignac-les-Églises is the most northern and alpine See in Mordeaux, full of sharp ridges (the Églises range) and deep valleys. Its senior Abbess is the feared and respected Reverend Justicar Germaine du Salembre (Urielite). The harsh mountain lifestyle existence has lead to the Savignac being a bleak, judgmental people. The only language spoken is Lalange. Its neighbours are the Bowcourt wilds (N, NE), Montagrier (E, SE), Mussidan (S), ~~BrantÃ´me~~ (SW, W), and Ormond (NW).		* Savignac-les-Églises is the most northern and alpine See in Mordeaux, full of sharp ridges (the Églises range) and deep valleys. Its senior Abbess is the feared and respected Reverend Justicar Germaine du Salembre (Urielite). The harsh mountain lifestyle existence has lead to the Savignac being a bleak, judgmental people. The only language spoken is Lalange. Its neighbours are the Bowcourt wilds (N, NE), Montagrier (E, SE), Mussidan (S), Brantôme (SW, W), and Ormond (NW).

	* Thenon is an old flood plain now full of orchards and fertile fields. Its senior Abbot is the herbalist and eremitic Saint Vincent de Connezac (Raphaelite). The people of Thenon are a kindly folk, proud of hearth and home, and famed for their hospitality. The language spoken most often is Lalange, but Common is also welcomed. Its neighbours are Ormond (W, NW, N), ~~BrantÃ´me~~ (NE, E), Excideuil (SE, S), and Montpon-Ménestérol (SW).<br/>		* Thenon is an old flood plain now full of orchards and fertile fields. Its senior Abbot is the herbalist and eremitic Saint Vincent de Connezac (Raphaelite). The people of Thenon are a kindly folk, proud of hearth and home, and famed for their hospitality. The language spoken most often is Lalange, but Common is also welcomed. Its neighbours are Ormond (W, NW, N), Brantôme (NE, E), Excideuil (SE, S), and Montpon-Ménestérol (SW).<br/>

	* [[Vergt]] is the southern-most See in Mordeaux, and is covered with golden wheat fields rippling in gentle breezes. Its senior Abbot is Reverend Canon Amand de Vergt (Urielite). Vergt is very peaceful, law-abiding and orderly – little excitement happens, and the locals like it that way. Common is spoken most often here. Its neighbours are Hautefort (N, NE), Tuscana (E), Venaissin (SE, S, SW), and Verteillac (W, NW).<br/>		* [[Vergt]] is the southern-most See in Mordeaux, and is covered with golden wheat fields rippling in gentle breezes. Its senior Abbot is Reverend Canon Amand de Vergt (Urielite). Vergt is very peaceful, law-abiding and orderly – little excitement happens, and the locals like it that way. Common is spoken most often here. Its neighbours are Hautefort (N, NE), Tuscana (E), Venaissin (SE, S, SW), and Verteillac (W, NW).<br/>
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	* Verteillac is the fortified forward defensive outpost protecting Mordeaux from the Corruption that is Ranke. Its senior Abbot is the champion jouster and peerless knight Reverend Marshal Barthélemy de Bellegarde (Michaeline). Verteillac always appears militarised, full of castles, watchtowers and village militia. Inhabitants speak both Lalange and Common, but not to unauthorised strangers. Its neighbours are Montpon-Ménestérol (N, NE), Hautefort (E), Vergt (SE), Ranke (S, SW, W), and Ormond (NW).		* Verteillac is the fortified forward defensive outpost protecting Mordeaux from the Corruption that is Ranke. Its senior Abbot is the champion jouster and peerless knight Reverend Marshal Barthélemy de Bellegarde (Michaeline). Verteillac always appears militarised, full of castles, watchtowers and village militia. Inhabitants speak both Lalange and Common, but not to unauthorised strangers. Its neighbours are Montpon-Ménestérol (N, NE), Hautefort (E), Vergt (SE), Ranke (S, SW, W), and Ormond (NW).

	* [[Périgueux]] is the administrative and religious capital, and the only large city in Mordeaux. It is ruled directly by Bishop [[Tomas Xerxes]], though in practise his Canons and Gabrielite administrative assistants take care of most matters. The city is bustling and crowded, full of priests and bureaucrats. Almost every western language can be found on its streets, although Lalange, Common, and Eloran dominate. Its neighbours are ~~BrantÃ´me~~ (N), Mussidan (E), Ribérac (S), Neuvic (SW), Excideuil (W).		* [[Périgueux]] is the administrative and religious capital, and the only large city in Mordeaux. It is ruled directly by Bishop [[Tomas Xerxes]], though in practise his Canons and Gabrielite administrative assistants take care of most matters. The city is bustling and crowded, full of priests and bureaucrats. Almost every western language can be found on its streets, although Lalange, Common, and Eloran dominate. Its neighbours are Brantôme (N), Mussidan (E), Ribérac (S), Neuvic (SW), Excideuil (W).

	* Comtat [[Venaissin]] is the region formerly known as Southern Ranke. The Urielite Suffragan Bishop, Her Worship Sainte Marie de Chignac (Sister Grace, for short) is nominally in charge of the entire Comtat, which is at least as large as Mordeaux proper. However, less than a third of Venaissin accepts her authority; the rest consists of bandit-infested wilderness, rebel barons, bad country, and lands devastated by the retreating Dark Circle. Sister Grace is assisted in her mission to bring law and order to the people by several relocated Urielite and Michaeline Chapter Houses, and large deployments of Church Knights from Mordeaux and southern Bowcourt.		* Comtat [[Venaissin]] is the region formerly known as Southern Ranke. The Urielite Suffragan Bishop, Her Worship Sainte Marie de Chignac (Sister Grace, for short) is nominally in charge of the entire Comtat, which is at least as large as Mordeaux proper. However, less than a third of Venaissin accepts her authority; the rest consists of bandit-infested wilderness, rebel barons, bad country, and lands devastated by the retreating Dark Circle. Sister Grace is assisted in her mission to bring law and order to the people by several relocated Urielite and Michaeline Chapter Houses, and large deployments of Church Knights from Mordeaux and southern Bowcourt.