Eisenritter

Eisenritter has its holdings in the west of Vaund. Like Cynhil, it is a monarchy ruled over by King Yavil Hestora. It is worth noting that though the royalty carry the Hestora name, there is no proof of a direct lineage to the legendary knight of the same name. In fact, though it is anathema, historic records clearly indicate a separation between the Eisenritter ruling family and the true Hestora line. The legacy of Knight Hestora and his role in the founding of both Eisenritter and Raygar is a key source of much of the generations of dispute between the two, each claiming rights over his ancestral inheritance and patronage.

Though King Hestora sits on the throne in Cinderdale, he has no duke, nor earls, nor counts, nor barons beneath him. Instead, the culture of Eisenritter is steeped heavily in the organization and hierarchy of knights and their orders. There are many orders, with many different duties and purposes, though they all share the common duty of holding the king and the country as their highest loyalty.