Encyclopedia Chronology Week 20

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Middle Age

Continent still partially preserved from external influences.

Palmaris10307564
Vespera2507534
Umbrosia
Novastra
Tessara
Ancoria
Terra Borealis
Bermuda

New organisations available this week:

County Palatine 20

A county palatine or palatinate is an area ruled by a hereditary nobleman enjoying special authority and autonomy from the rest of a kingdom or empire. The name derives from the Latin adjective palātīnus, [URL=/help/org?type=cpalat][…][/URL]

. Sphere: temporal. 250 arpents. Prerequisite: County. Possible outlets: Duchy.

Archbishopric 20

An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank or office. Archbishops are in the highest of the three traditional orders of bishops, priests, also called presbyters, and deacons. An archbishop may be granted [URL=/help/org?type=abishop][…][/URL]

. Sphere: spiritual. 500 arpents. Prerequisite: Bishopric / Grand Temple. Possible outlets: Monastic Order / Primacy / Patriarchate / Holy See.

Duchy 20

A duchy is a country, territory, fief, or domain ruled by a duke or duchess. Dukes are the rulers of the provinces, the superiors of the counts and the highest-ranking peers of the king. [URL=/help/org?type=duchy][…][/URL]

. Sphere: temporal. 500 arpents. Prerequisite: Province / Landgraviate / County Palatine / Margraviate / Marquisate / County. Possible outlets: Viceroyalty / Grand Duchy / Archduchy / Kingdom.

Monastic State 20

A monastic state is a monastic order which reigns over a territory, as a temporal sovereign. [URL=/help/org?type=mstate][…][/URL]

. Sphere: temporal and spiritual. 1000 arpents. Prerequisite: Monastic Order.

Sultanate 20

A sultanate is a form of monarchy that is ruled by a sultan, who is the highest authority in the state. The term "sultan" is derived from the Arabic word "sultān", which means "power" or "authority". [URL=/help/org?type=sultan][…][/URL]

. Sphere: temporal and spiritual. 1000 arpents. Prerequisite: Emirate / Principality / District. Possible outlets: Caliphate.

Kingdom 20

A kingdom or realm is a community or territory over which a sovereign rules. It is also a form of government in which a group, usually a family called the dynasty, embodies the country's national identity [URL=/help/org?type=kingdom][…][/URL]

. Sphere: temporal. 1000 arpents. Prerequisite: Viceroyalty / Duchy / Province / Principality. Possible outlets: Empire.

New resources available this week:

Carpets 20

Woven or knotted floor coverings made of wool, cotton, or silk. They provide comfort and warmth, while also serving as a sign of refinement and prestige in palaces, mosques, and noble houses. [URL=/help/res?type=carpet][…][/URL]

 485. Used as raw material: Furnishing 60. Consumption: 1 /unit, ,

New buildings available this week:

Carpet Workshop 20

Specialisation of: Workshop.

The Carpet Workshop is dedicated to the patient craft of knotting and weaving carpets. Artisans work at large wooden frames, tying coloured threads into intricate patterns that turn simple wool or silk [URL=/help/bld?type=carpet][…][/URL]

Wing 20

A grand section of the palace extending along the east–west axis, designed to maintain balance and symmetry within the royal complex. It houses reception halls, apartments, or galleries. [URL=/help/bld?type=hwing][…][/URL]

 15 inhabitants.  30 m³.  40.  260.  10.  0/0/5/5 (80).

East-West Wing
North-South Wing

Mosque 20

A majestic house of worship where the faithful gather in ordered rows upon soft carpets. The building is oriented towards a sacred direction, marked inside by a niche and a pulpit from which sermons are [URL=/help/bld?type=mosque][…][/URL]

 75.  320.  0/0/5/5 (80). Skill bonuses: Prayer 15, Ceremony 15.

Palace entrance 20

A palace designates a monumental building. It may designate a place of urban residence for an important person, living a princely or sumptuous lifestyle; The seat of a public institution in which the exercise [URL=/help/bld?type=hpalace][…][/URL]

 30.  280.  10.  0/0/5/5 (80).

East-West Palace Entrance
North-South Palace Entrance

Pavilion 20

A detached or semi-detached building forming part of a larger palace complex. Often used as a residence, gallery, or ceremonial hall, the pavilion combines architectural elegance with practical comfort, [URL=/help/bld?type=pavilion][…][/URL]

 20 inhabitants.  30 m³.  50.  260.  10.  0/0/5/5 (80).

Apartment 20

Specialisation of: Pavilion / East-West Wing / North-South Wing.

The private apartment is a suite of salons, antechambers, and the master’s bedroom of the palace. Only the most intimate guests are typically admitted there. [URL=/help/bld?type=apartmnt][…][/URL]

Private Apartment

New units available this week:

Muezzins 20

Muezzins are the voices of the community, entrusted with calling the faithful to prayer and maintaining the rhythm of religious life. They move among the people rather than above them, offering comfort, [URL=/help/unit?type=muezzin][…][/URL]

Wi. Skills: Prayer 5 /lvl, Ceremony 4 /lvl, Music 3 /lvl, Management 1 /lvl.

Royal guards 20

The Royal Guard is the personal guard of the king. It constitutes the elite corps of the royal army, in charge of protecting the royal residence or the sovereign when he his traveling. [URL=/help/unit?type=rguard][…][/URL]

St / Co. Skills: Polearms 5 /lvl, Melee Combat 5 /lvl, Occupation 5 /lvl, Ceremony 1 /lvl.

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