Dementlieu Revisited
Alternative Dementlieu
I instantly liked the french enlightenment nature of Dementlieu, but always found it disapointingly devoid of posibility. Dominic D'Honiare is one of the lamer dark lords, but power can mean little in role-playing. The real fun of playing in Dementlieu is the setting, and the nobility. In my own campaigns, I've expanded the size of Dementlieu by some three times, and changed significantly the roles of the council of brilliance and Dominic D'Honiare. No longer is Dementlieu a totally democratic society. There is a king of Dementlieu, and several palaces about the countryside. However, there is a certain degree of democracy achieved, at least in theory.
Dementlieu at a Glance
Cultural Level: Enlightenment (9)
Ecology: Full
Climate/Terrain: Temperate forest and plains
Year of Formation: 707 BC
Population: 40,800
Races: Humans 95%, Halflings 3%, Other 2%
Human Ethnic Groups: Dementlieuse 99%, other 1%
Languages: Mordentish*, Lamordian, Falkovnian, Halfling
Religions: Ezra*
Government: Aristocratic Monarchy
Ruler: King Louis XVII
Darklord: Dominic d'Honiare
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Landscape
Few differences are seen in the landscape of the GAZ3 Dementlieu and that presented here. It should be mentioned that the Forest of the Ancients which is a feature of Mordent, runs all the way along the lower south coast of Dementlieu. Flora and Fauna remain unchanged.
History
The history presented in Raveloft Gazetteer III holds true for the most part in the alternative Dementlieu presented here. However, the difference is in the fact that the nobility still completely rule the country. The council of brilliance advise the young King, and rule on his behalf while the country is in regency until his 21st birthday.
Populace
The descriptions of the dementlieuse are unchanged from GAZ3.
The Realm
The major difference is the incremeant of the population of Dementlieu. The domain is supposedly the hub of cultural, social and intelectual development in the core, an almost rediculous notion for a domain that has merely 13,600 souls. The population of Dementlieu has been trippled.
Government
Dementlieu is in regency. The boy king, Louis is the next in line for the throne, but he is a mere 14 years old. Until he reaches the age of 21, the council of brilliance rules in his place, as regents. The council of brilliance is composed of elected nobles from the most powerful families in the domain. There are rules regarding who is elected into the council, but according to the democracy system in place, only three are alowed to be from the nobility at any one time.
The council members remain unchanged. Effectively, Dominc d'Honiare rules the country becuase he has great influence over the council and the boy king Louis.
Diplomacy
Dementlieu's diplomatic viewpoints remain unchanged.
Sites of Interest
Port-a-Lucine
Chateaufaux
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