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Today we’re talking about the Kingdom of Cormyr!
Cormyr is a mainly human kingdom that lies south of the Anauroch desert and west of Sembia.
It is also known as the Forest Country and the Land of the Purple Dragon.
Cormyr was founded in 26 DR after an agreement with the Elves in the region for the humans
to create a kingdom.
Faerlthann Obarskyr is crowned the first king of Cormyr.
In fact it was the House of Obarskyr that unified this territory which is
why Faerlthann was crowned king.
They lived in a small fortified city known as Suzail, which became the seat of power
for the Kingdom of Cormyr.
It has been ruled by this family for over 14 centuries.
After its creation Cormyr grew seizing the land nearby.
The area now known as the King’s Forest was once much larger and full of monsters
and bandit hideouts.
The people of Cormyr cleared out most of the monsters and were able to utilize the timber and created
settlements near the forest.
They carved civilized land out of the wilderness through grit, bravery, and determination.
Clearing the forests allowed farming to become the underlying strength of the kingdom.
The people of Cormyr made their kingdom so successfully it has left them a bit snobbish
in relation to other kingdoms or peoples.
Around two dozen major noble families exist within Cormyr, along with a few other less-known
houses.
Nobels are normally born into their house, but the King has made some noble families
by appointing protectors over areas of Cormyr.
These local lords are giving a noble title and charged with defending local farms, and
dispensing the King’s justice.
Part of the success of Cormyr is it’s army known as the Purple Dragons.
The Purple Dragons possess no official uniforms, but each soldier does have its own badge representing
the company they are a part of.
They were formed by Crown Prince Duar Obarskyr in part to the legends of the
dragon Thauglor centuries ago.
Thauglorimorgorus was a black dragon that lived in the forest of Cormyr.
By -400 DR his age was showing.
His black scales showed hews of violet and his eyes went from yellow to a dusky purple.
Thauglor was killed eventually in a heroic battle with the people of Cormyr.
He attacked Suzail the largest city in Cormyr but feld quickly back to the Kings Forest.
There he became engaged with a high wizard of Cormyr, Prince Azoun the 2nd, and a large
supporting army.
Using arrows to piercing his wings they grounded the dragon and attacked him with fire and
swords.
Ultimately Prince Azoun drove his family’s sword into the brain of the dragon, killing
him.
The Purple Dragon Knights were named afterwards in memory of this courageous event.
There are more than 12,000 Purple Dragon Knights in the major cities and fortifications throughout
Cormyr.
On top of that are Cormyr’s elite War Wizards who wear purple and black robes, and are considered
their most deadly unit in the Cormyrian Armies.
Cormyr has raised this army because of the threats to the north.
The Stonelands and the Goblin Marshes.
The Stonelands is a rocky craggy valley that makes an ideal location for bandits and monsters.
Because of this a large chunk of the Purple Dragons make routine patrols in the area to
clear out monsters.
It’s rumored that the Zhentarim might be trying to organize the criminal elements of
the Stonelands and create an effort that could remove the Purple Dragons.
Magic users are very respected in Cormyr society.
They are viewed as craftsman really, sculpting magical energies almost as if it’s an art
form.
Which many view it like that.
Because of their important role in the defense of Cormyr, mages command great respect and
admiration among the population.
There is a council of mages in place that advise the King.
The fear within the community is if the Council of Mages watches all and actively influences
the King who is there to keep them in check.
Some believe their power is too great and with great power brings greater threats to
Cormyr.
The most powerful class outside of the nobility would be the merchants.
They have considerable growing influence over the kingdom.
The King has been focusing on eradicating thieves guilds and smugglers to keep trade
fair, safe, and open.
Suzail I mentioned is the capital of the realm and often called the Crown City of Cormyr.
It is a port town with a magnificent palace, and a large labyrinthine.
Purple Dragons patrol the streets and if needed War Wizards are there to accompany the soldiers,
taking care of any internal threats to the city.
Lawlessness is not tolerated in Suzail, to the point where the King has instigated a
curfew.
He hopes this makes it clear to outsiders that breaking the law is more than frowned
upon.
Any mage with 5th level spells or greater must register with the city before entering
so movements can be tracked and intentions derived.
There are 80 foot high walls that protect the city from land attacks.
From sea the city of Suzail has a Royal Navy called the Blue Dragons.
14 major ships with 2,500 trained sea warriors; they navigate the sea of Fallen Stars for
the interests of Cormyr.
Tymora is worshiped in Cormyr as well as Deneir.
Major temples have been erected in their honor.
But you’ll also find shrines to Lliira, Oghma, Malar, Tyr, and Milil.
Although I feel that Suzail is the most interesting city in Cormyr there are some other larger
cities.
Arabel is an important center for trade, with several family merchants based there.
Also Tilverton which has a maze of sewers large enough to walk through.
Beneath this town are the ruins of an ancient elven and human settlement; which are home
to many rogues and monsters.
Also powerful undead make their stay here.
Plenty to explore for a new adventuring company founded in such a place.
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In the Sword Coast Adventurer’s guide there are rules to play a Purple Dragon Knight and
it sounds super fun.
Have the current King or Queen of Cormyr put together a team to invade the Stonelands and
snuff out a powerful enemy that has become a large threat to Kingdom of Cormyr.
You’ve got the Purple Dragon Knight, a priest of Tymora, a War Wizard, and perhaps the local
ranger who brought the attention of the threat to the King in the first place.
Thanks again for watching everyone.
New videos every Wed and I’ll see you all next week!