Ranke - Revision history

Martin: /* Geography */

2026-04-02T08:46:43Z

Geography

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	* [[Ilsig]]		* [[Ilsig]]
	* [[Alcazar]] the capital of Ranke, aka Ranke City.		* [[Alcazar]] the capital of Ranke, aka Ranke City.
	* [[~~The~~ Barony of Bluestone Pass]]		* [[Barony of Bluestone Pass]]
	* [[Fort Flowing]]		* [[Fort Flowing]]
	* [[Kitty Hawk]]		* [[Kitty Hawk]]

Stephen at 03:16, 27 February 2026

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	[[Category:Ranke]] [[Category:Western Kingdom]]		<div class="TOC">__TOC__</div>[[Category:Ranke]][[Category:Western Kingdom]]
	[[Image:Ranke.gif\|right\|Arms of Ranke]]		[[Image:Ranke.gif\|right\|Arms of Ranke]]
	Duchy to the north of Carzala.		Duchy to the north of Carzala.

	Ranke was part of the Old Western Kingdom, ~~but~~ its association with the New Kingdom is complex and unresolved.		Ranke was part of the Old Western Kingdom, its association with the New Kingdom was complex and unresolved until the wedding of the Duchess of Ranke to the King of the Western Kingdom in 811.

	When the Kingdom was restored in Spring of 793, the Duke of Ranke, unsure of the the Kingdom's survival in the face of growing opposition from Aladar and the other Confederation states, chose not to accept the new King, but neither to deny him. Citing the lack of the traditional regalia the Duke chose to delay any oaths of fealty until such time as ~~proceduarly~~ matters could be resolved. Faced with military opposition from Aladar et al, the Regent let matters with Ranke lie.		When the Kingdom was restored in Spring of 793, the Duke of Ranke, unsure of the the Kingdom's survival in the face of growing opposition from [[Aladar]] and the other Confederation states, chose not to accept the new King, but neither to deny him.
			Citing the lack of the traditional regalia the Duke chose to delay any oaths of fealty until such time as procedurally matters could be resolved. Faced with military opposition from Aladar et al, the Regent let matters with Ranke lie.

	Some years later, with the [[Middle Duchies War]] in the past, Aladar absorbed into the Kingdom, and the economic advantages of being part of the Kingdom becoming apparent, the Duke of Ranke sought to alter his position. Diplomatic talks are still on-going, but it appears that the Regent of the Western Kingdom, influenced by nobles who saw little advantage in having the less economically stable Ranke join with them, has so-far used the Duke's original procedural excuses as reason why oaths cannot be accepted from Ranke at this time.		Some years later, with the [[Middle Duchies War]] in the past, Aladar absorbed into the Kingdom, and the economic advantages of being part of the Kingdom becoming apparent, the Duke of Ranke sought to alter his position.
			: ''This next section is dated, needs to be rephrased'' '''TBC'''
			Diplomatic talks are still on-going, but it appears that the Regent of the Western Kingdom, influenced by nobles who saw little advantage in having the less economically stable Ranke join with them, has so-far used the Duke's original procedural excuses as reason why oaths cannot be accepted from Ranke at this time.

	Another issue is the status of slavery in Ranke, an institution held unlawful by the New Kingdom -- there being some indentured or bonded servitude for debts and other crimes -- but not the public auctions of traded slaves that are seen in [[Sanctuary]] and other parts of Ranke.		Another issue is the status of slavery in Ranke, an institution held unlawful by the New Kingdom -- there being some indentured or bonded servitude for debts and other crimes -- but not the public auctions of traded slaves that are seen in [[Sanctuary]] and other parts of Ranke.
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	The abolition of slavery as a condition of entry in the Western Kingdom is rumoured to a sticking point; the Duke of Ranke making a fair proportion of his income from allowing the practice within his domain, and lack of support from his Barons for abolishing it.		The abolition of slavery as a condition of entry in the Western Kingdom is rumoured to a sticking point; the Duke of Ranke making a fair proportion of his income from allowing the practice within his domain, and lack of support from his Barons for abolishing it.

	* As at 806 WK, Ranke remains an independant Duchy, and the diplomatic dance continues. With the death of Duke Abakithis in late Blossom 806WK, all bets are off until a successor is found.		[[Image:ranke-1.2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Ranke 811 wk]]
	* In 812WK Ranke rejoined the Western Kingdom with the marriage of Queen Meredith to King Ulric

	[[Image:ranke-1.2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Ranke 811 wk]] ~~<br/>~~


			== Geography ==
	Notable places within Ranke:		Notable places within Ranke:
	* [[Sanctuary]]		* [[Sanctuary]]
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	* [[Tainsfield]]		* [[Tainsfield]]
	* [[Ilsig]]		* [[Ilsig]]
	* [[Alcazar]] the capital of Ranke		* [[Alcazar]] the capital of Ranke, aka Ranke City.
	* [[Southern Ranke]]
	* [[The Barony of Bluestone Pass]]		* [[The Barony of Bluestone Pass]]
	* [[Fort Flowing]]		* [[Fort Flowing]]
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	* [[Dar]]		* [[Dar]]
	* [[Labruguierre]]		* [[Labruguierre]]
			* [[Thropshire]] County - agricultural region south-west of Alcazar
	* [[Windermere]]		* [[Windermere]]
	* [[Southern_Ranke\|Southgate]]		* [[Southern Ranke]] aka Comtat Venaissin. Liberated/Invaded by Church Knights from [[Mordeaux]] who haven't left.
			** [[Southern_Ranke\|Southgate]]
			* [[Zirac Holding]] - not commonly known of, a very private Dwarven stronghold in the mountains of Ranke.

	~~== Geography ==~~
	* [[Irtish River]]		* [[Irtish River]]
	* [[Lake Daysan]]		* [[Lake Daysan]]
	* [[Windermere]]
	* [[Bluestone Mountains]]		* [[Bluestone Mountains]]
	* [[The Pallisades]]		* [[The Pallisades]]

	==Language==		== People ==
			===Language===
	Common is spoken everywhere in Ranke. In addition, there are several other tongues that are used in some regions or by some peoples. These are:		Common is spoken everywhere in Ranke. In addition, there are several other tongues that are used in some regions or by some peoples. These are:
	* Arabique ([[Ilsig]], [[Sanctuary Little Ilsig\|Ilsigi enclaves]])		* Arabique ([[Ilsig]], [[Sanctuary Little Ilsig\|Ilsigi enclaves]])
	* Elvish ([[Sanctuary]])		* Elvish (some portions of [[Sanctuary]])
	* [[Lalange]] (Northern Ranke and the protectorate of [[Ormond]])		* [[Lalange]] (Northern Ranke and the protectorate of [[Ormond]])
	* Domani ([[S'danzo]])		* Domani ([[S'danzo]])

	== ~~History ==~~		=== Trade ===


	== ~~Trade~~ ==
	Ranke is a centre for commerce in the area. Notable trading concerns trading here are;		Ranke is a centre for commerce in the area. Notable trading concerns trading here are;
	* [[Ranke Trading Company]]		* [[Ranke Trading Company]]
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	* [[Mordeaux Trading Company]]		* [[Mordeaux Trading Company]]

	== Rulers of the Realm ==		== History ==
	The Dukes (or rulers) of Ranke since it ~~seperated~~ from the Western Kingdom into an independent duchy have been;
	* 499-540WK Duke Otto von Ranke - Otto was a son of Sigismund the Pious, the last king of the old Western Kingdom. He was the 5th child of 8 children and the 5th of 7 sons. He founded a new branch of the family to illustrate the ~~seperation~~ from the rest of the Western Kingdom. The new family branch that he founded was the '''von Ranke''' branch		* As at 806 WK, Ranke remains an independent Duchy, and the diplomatic dance continues. With the death of Duke Abakithis in late Blossom 806WK, all bets are off until a successor is found.
			* In 812WK Ranke re-joined the Western Kingdom with the marriage of Queen Meredith to King Ulric

			=== Rulers of the Realm ===
			The Dukes (or rulers) of Ranke since it separated from the Western Kingdom into an independent duchy have been;
			* 499-540WK Duke Otto von Ranke - Otto was a son of Sigismund the Pious, the last king of the old Western Kingdom. He was the 5th child of 8 children and the 5th of 7 sons. He founded a new branch of the family to illustrate the separation from the rest of the Western Kingdom. The new family branch that he founded was the '''von Ranke''' branch
	* 540-565WK Duke Helmut von Ranke - Helmut married Janjira		* 540-565WK Duke Helmut von Ranke - Helmut married Janjira
	* 565-603WK Duke Gebhard von Ranke -		* 565-603WK Duke Gebhard von Ranke -
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	* 780-806WK Duke Abakithis von Ranke -		* 780-806WK Duke Abakithis von Ranke -
	* 806-811WK [[Duchess Meredith]]is von Ranke - In 812wk Meredithis became Queen Meredith of the Western Kingdom		* 806-811WK [[Duchess Meredith]]is von Ranke - In 812wk Meredithis became Queen Meredith of the Western Kingdom
	* ~~811WK~~ Countess Chenaya Vigiles - The Countess is the ruler of Ranke until Duchess Meredithis has a child who can take up the title of the Duke/Duchess of Ranke or Chenaya dies..		* 811-???WK Countess Chenaya Vigiles - The Countess is the ruler of Ranke, regent until Duchess Meredithis has a child who can take up the title of the Duke/Duchess of Ranke or Chenaya dies..

Martin: Reverted edit by Jono Bean (talk) to last revision by Mandos

2026-02-14T11:39:18Z

Reverted edit by Jono Bean (talk) to last revision by Mandos

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	* 806-811WK [[Duchess Meredith]]is von Ranke - In 812wk Meredithis became Queen Meredith of the Western Kingdom		* 806-811WK [[Duchess Meredith]]is von Ranke - In 812wk Meredithis became Queen Meredith of the Western Kingdom
	* 811WK Countess Chenaya Vigiles - The Countess is the ruler of Ranke until Duchess Meredithis has a child who can take up the title of the Duke/Duchess of Ranke or Chenaya dies..		* 811WK Countess Chenaya Vigiles - The Countess is the ruler of Ranke until Duchess Meredithis has a child who can take up the title of the Duke/Duchess of Ranke or Chenaya dies..

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	* 806-811WK [[Duchess Meredith]]is von Ranke - In 812wk Meredithis became Queen Meredith of the Western Kingdom		* 806-811WK [[Duchess Meredith]]is von Ranke - In 812wk Meredithis became Queen Meredith of the Western Kingdom
	* 811WK Countess Chenaya Vigiles - The Countess is the ruler of Ranke until Duchess Meredithis has a child who can take up the title of the Duke/Duchess of Ranke or Chenaya dies..		* 811WK Countess Chenaya Vigiles - The Countess is the ruler of Ranke until Duchess Meredithis has a child who can take up the title of the Duke/Duchess of Ranke or Chenaya dies..

			[[Category:Character]]

Mandos: /* Geography */

2025-02-28T19:57:42Z

Geography

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	* [[Irtish River]]		* [[Irtish River]]
	* [[Lake Daysan]]		* [[Lake Daysan]]
	* [[~~Lake~~ Windermere]]		* [[Windermere]]
	* [[Bluestone Mountains]]		* [[Bluestone Mountains]]
	* [[The Pallisades]]		* [[The Pallisades]]


	==Language==		==Language==

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	== Rulers of the Realm ==		== Rulers of the Realm ==
	The Dukes (or rulers) of Ranke since it seperated from the Western Kingdom into an independent duchy have been;		The Dukes (or rulers) of Ranke since it seperated from the Western Kingdom into an independent duchy have been;
	* 499-540WK Duke Otto von Ranke ~~â€“~~ Otto was a son of Sigismund the Pious, the last king of the old Western Kingdom. He was the 5th child of 8 children and the 5th of 7 sons. He founded a new branch of the family to illustrate the seperation from the rest of the Western Kingdom. The new family branch that he founded was the '''von Ranke''' branch		* 499-540WK Duke Otto von Ranke - Otto was a son of Sigismund the Pious, the last king of the old Western Kingdom. He was the 5th child of 8 children and the 5th of 7 sons. He founded a new branch of the family to illustrate the seperation from the rest of the Western Kingdom. The new family branch that he founded was the '''von Ranke''' branch
	* 540-565WK Duke Helmut von Ranke ~~â€“~~ Helmut married Janjira		* 540-565WK Duke Helmut von Ranke - Helmut married Janjira
	* 565-603WK Duke Gebhard von Ranke ~~â€“~~		* 565-603WK Duke Gebhard von Ranke -
	* 603-665WK Duke Jurgen von Ranke ~~â€“~~		* 603-665WK Duke Jurgen von Ranke -
	* 665-676WK Duke Ekkehart von Ranke ~~â€“~~		* 665-676WK Duke Ekkehart von Ranke -
	* 676-712WK Duke Ludwig von Ranke ~~â€“~~		* 676-712WK Duke Ludwig von Ranke -
	* 712-740WK Duke Hedwig von Ranke ~~â€“~~		* 712-740WK Duke Hedwig von Ranke -
	* 740-780WK Duke Rudolf von Ranke ~~â€“~~		* 740-780WK Duke Rudolf von Ranke -
	* 780-806WK Duke Abakithis von Ranke ~~â€“~~		* 780-806WK Duke Abakithis von Ranke -
	* 806-811WK [[Duchess Meredith]]is von Ranke ~~â€“~~ In 812wk Meredithis became Queen Meredith of the Western Kingdom		* 806-811WK [[Duchess Meredith]]is von Ranke - In 812wk Meredithis became Queen Meredith of the Western Kingdom
	* 811WK Countess Chenaya Vigiles ~~â€“~~ The Countess is the ruler of Ranke until Duchess Meredithis has a child who can take up the title of the Duke/Duchess of Ranke or Chenaya dies..		* 811WK Countess Chenaya Vigiles - The Countess is the ruler of Ranke until Duchess Meredithis has a child who can take up the title of the Duke/Duchess of Ranke or Chenaya dies..

ChrisC: x

2017-05-10T08:34:33Z

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	* [[Labruguierre]]		* [[Labruguierre]]
	* [[Windermere]]		* [[Windermere]]
	* [[Southgate]]		* [[Southern_Ranke\|Southgate]]

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==

ChrisC: x

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	== History ==		== History ==


			== Trade ==
			Ranke is a centre for commerce in the area. Notable trading concerns trading here are;
			* [[Ranke Trading Company]]
			* [[Aladar Shipping Line]]
			* [[Erewhon Shipping Line]]
			* [[Eltrandor Shipping Line]]
			* [[Ormond Trading Company]]
			* [[Ffenargh Freight Line]]
			* [[Mordeaux Trading Company]]

	== Rulers of the Realm ==		== Rulers of the Realm ==

ChrisC at 09:10, 7 November 2013

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	* [[Lake Windermere]]		* [[Lake Windermere]]
	* [[Bluestone Mountains]]		* [[Bluestone Mountains]]
			* [[The Pallisades]]

ChrisC at 06:12, 22 October 2013

2013-10-22T06:12:16Z

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	* [[Lake Daysan]]		* [[Lake Daysan]]
	* [[Lake Windermere]]		* [[Lake Windermere]]
			* [[Bluestone Mountains]]