The Ecclesiarchy of Catignen

A smallish state with a turbulent past. About nine years ago, the previous ruler, Bendigeidfran of Catigern went insane and slaughtered his family in the night, only stopped by his nephew, Alaric, who succeeding to the throne after killing him.

Although named after the long time ruling family of Catigern, Catignen is now ruled over by Alaric Dorran.

Surrounded by rivers and mountains, Catignen is familiar with trade, particularly among dwarves and elves, despite the population being mostly human.

Due to a relatively central location in Northern Zidroon, a lot of trade passes through the towns of this theocratic state, mainly northbound caravans from Ingleburg and Underdark bound merchants headed for the cities of the Greater Confederation of Dur'gathram under the Spine of Zidroon.

De jure holdings of the Ecclesiarch
The lands of the Ecclesiarch are divided into Counties, of which there are currently four. The Ecclesiarch holds direct rulership of each county capital, and designates vassals for each De jure holding within the borders of each respective county.

County of Catignen

-Barony of Catignen (County Capital)

-City of Balgrand

-City of Grenisse

County Forwyn

- Forwyn

- City of Erdyn

-Ranir Castle

-Windonfield Temple

County Arlestead

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County Landmion

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Misc.
Ecclesiarchy of Catignen has 13 active castles and 20 ruined. Of these, 10 castles and 14 ruined are in civilized lands, and 3 castles and 6 ruined are in the wilderness, along borders, etc.

Ecclesiarchy of Catignen covers an area of 50 square miles. Of this, 35% (17 sq. miles) is arable land, and 64% (32 sq. miles) is wilderness.

The city of Catignen covers an area of approximately 198 acres, with a total population of 12 thousand people. The city has 25 noble houses. The peace is kept by 103 guardsmen, and there are 15 advocates to assist with legal matters. For those more concerned about their soul, there are 298 clergymen and 8 priests.

The dictum of Catignen is 'Heart over Heritage'

Catignen was named after Feidlimid Catigern, The Waking Mother.