| Cestirander Ideas | |
|---|---|
| 传统 | |
| Cavalry Cost -10% Core-Creation Cost -10% | |
| 野心 | |
| Administrative Technology Cost -10% | |
| 理念 | |
| Order of the Long Lance | |
| Cavalry Shock +0.25 | |
| Pragmatic Opportunism | |
| Unjustified Demands -10% Province War Score Cost -10% | |
| Loud and Proud | |
| Power Projection from Insults +100% | |
| Trade Rivalries on the Luna | |
| Provincial Trade Power Modifier +10% Embargo Efficiency +25% | |
| Cestirander Universal Horse | |
| Goods Produced Modifier +10% | |
| Knights of Pen and Paper | |
| State Maintenance -25% | |
| The Ducal Decree | |
| Maximum Absolutism +10.00 | |
Cestirande (meaning Campland in Elven) is a duchy within the Empire of Anbennar known for its jousters and its rivalry with the County of Galéinn over dominance of the Luna River. During the Fourth Lilac War they betrayed their nominal masters, Dameria, and joined the Rose Party, solidifying their claims along the Luna and gaining new lands for their efforts.
The Dukes and Duchesses of Cestirande were always known for their opportunism. When Jexis invaded, they swiftly swore loyalty to her. During the Interregnum, they were quick to join Dameria. Initially they supported the magocratic rule of Anbennar, then they joined the other nobles in the Wars of Rule. And lastly, they were among the fiercest supporters of the House of Silmuna, but nevertheless sided with the Rose Party in the Fourth Lilac War.
Despite ruling a relatively small realm, the rulers of Cestirande always behaved more like mighty kings. As such, they were not afraid of insulting actual kings of other countries, especially after betraying them. Perhaps the most infamous such insult was recorded during the Battle of the Moon Council, when Duke Vincen II síl Cestir called Adénn "Skylance" Silmuna "Brokenlance of the Waning Moon". This dangerously sharp wit showed no signs of fading in later generations of Dukes and Duchesses of Cestirande. The greatest ambition of the Dukes and Duchesses of Cestirande was gaining control of the river Luna and its lucrative trade route. Slowly but surely, by kowtowing to various overlords, they managed to expand their realm and gain more and more control of the river. But opposing them were the Vernmen of Galeinn, who shared their ambition. This rivalry lasted for countless years and showed no signs of stopping after the Lilac Wars. If anything, it became increasingly intense as the two countries battled for dominance over the river. Later on other countries got involved, yet Cestirande stubbornly fought on.