Faction: Maccan Clandom

Maccan Clandom

The Maccan Clandom is a kingdom of humans not related to Yjellanders, Noyvda or Imperrex. As far as they know, their people have always lived in the steppes and mountains of the northwest. Different families had formed clans and often warred with each other. The Maccan family united the clans in the War of Three Sires, defeating two other clans, Arden and Glantach, in 536 CE. The Maccan sigil is a tusked boar with a spear and longbow on either side of it.


The Maccan family became the royal dynasty and rules from the city of Cadhioran, pronounced Cathoran. Other cities include Morvan and Lepen. The Order of the Lake also calls the northern Freedlands their home. It is an order of knights dedicated to protecting the Moir Lake and any that rely on it for their livelihoods. They follow a water spirit that calls the lake home, known only as the Lady of the Lake, an avatar of Lochor. Their headquarters is a castle on the banks of Moir Lake, called Locstal Keep.


The Steppen Highlanders live in the steppes and highlands to the south and east of the cities, protecting them from incursions. They are nomadic in nature, following herds of animals for food however they have two outposts. One in the east, near the central mountains, called Searreter is used for defence and as staging grounds for gathering troops. In the south Deasabhain is an outpost on a river which is used for fishing and trade. The Highlanders are currently led by a man named Botrel Hallou, known as the Outer Chief. Outer Chiefs are elected by prominent members of the Steppen Highlanders and they all take their loyalty to the Maccan family seriously.


The people of the Maccan Clandom follow the main pantheon, with an emphasis on Rexen, Vedaudur and Lochor.

Cadhoiran

  • Ruled by Artos Maccan. His wife Enori, and two sons Derrien and Edern.

  • Stailindun. The Maccan citadel where King Artos Maccan rules. A large fortress made of iron sits atop a large hill, rising above the rest of the city.

  • The Blind Boar. A popular tavern with a large wooden boar wearing a blindfold above it. It is run by a woman named Gael, an ex-mage-adventurer. She also has a magic shop in the basement of the tavern.

  • Weapons of War. A smithy run by a half-orc named Arzhel. He sells common arms and armour although sometimes sells his wares to Gael who enchants them.

  • Ails and Ailments. An alchemist shop run by a tiefling named Yanna. She plays on the apprehension towards tieflings to boost her mystique as a potion maker.


Morvan


Morvan is a city in the Maccan Clandom ruled by the Morvani family. They had fought alongside the Maccans during the War of the Three Sires. Ruled by Felis Morvan and his wife Arscella. They have a son named Jourdain and a daughter named Elesbed however she has not been seen since she was 13 years old. Ever since, the family have had a dark and brooding demeanour, projecting this sense of dourness onto the populace.

  • Morvan Keep. Residence of the Morvani family. 

  • The Dirge. A tavern frequented by high society. A good place for a quiet drink and dim lighting. Run by a dwarf named Jeanne.

  • Dourkeep. A barracks and training ground of the Dour Guard. Many nobles and citizenry alike join and grimly train in the art of wielding greatswords while in heavy plate armour. This is where all the arms and armour is crafted for the city and only members of the Dour Guard may use these services.

  • Dracostal. A small keep housing a contingent of the Order of the Dragon, an order of vampiric Blood Knights. They can be a force for good or evil depending on which tenet they follow. The blood knights hide the fact that they are vampires, showing them to be simple knights of order. The leader of this contingent is Blood Marshall Racos. These Blood Knights follow the Path of Honour and as such protect the people of Morvan from harm, while gaining blood from bandits and the occasional ruffian in Morvan’s alleys.


Lepen


Lepen is ruled by the Le Pen family. Gwenved Le Pen is the matriarch of the family and has an assortment of consorts and children. Lepen is a joyous city, vibrant in architecture and culture. They hold tournaments, feasts, great plays and street festivals for even the smallest of reasons.

  • Le Pen Palace. Residence of Gwenved and her family. 

  • The Feistalla. A large and opulently decorated building where feasts are held and festivals begin.

  • The Clutaigh. A large, golden theatre where plays are put on every night. The performers wear masks to hide their faces and many are used as spies and assassins.

  • The Marga Coth. A great food market where performers often take to the streets to juggle, dance and play music.


Searreter

A fortified palisade and bailey atop a large earthen rampart watches over the steppes, a bulwark against raiders from the rivers and creatures from the mountains. Botrel Hallou’s highlanders control this outpost.

Deasabhain

Palisade walls stretch out around and across the river, providing defence against raiders while allowing clanspeople to fish. It is heavily guarded by the famous Steppen Longbowmen.