Lore
Between 2017 and 2019 our lore team wrote the history of Flintwhenia, its folklore, and a codex about daily life in the Middle Ages. Every page of the old wiki is here, along with the lore that was posted on the old forum.
History of Flintwhenia
- Lore SummaryA knight named Oswyn invades from the south-western side of Flintwhenia with 3,000 men, most of whom are hired mercenaries and gains control over most of Westerheim in…
- FlintwheniaThe island of Flintwhenia is located within the boundaries of the English Channel, it is located to the Northern-West of the HRE and to the East of England. It is closer… Left unfinished on the old wiki.
- IroncrestIroncrest is the largest town and most significant in all of Flintwhenia, the seat of the Duke of Flintwhenia and it is considered to be the Capital City of the island.
- SettlementsThe city of Ironcrest is the capital city of Flintwhenia, it has the highest number of population and it is also the biggest in terms of size. It is the seat of the Duke… Left unfinished on the old wiki.
- Historical EventsThese Historical Events contribute to the server's lore and are canon. (These are not based on real life events)
- The War of The WolvesThe War of the Wolves was a brutal civil war waged between six counties within the Duchy of Warstade and spanned over a year long.
- GodricGodric Aethelwulf is a member of the English Aethelwulf dynasty and considered by many to be the head of the Flintwhenia branch due to him being the second offspring of…
- Bishop Alchfrid of FlintwheniaBishop Alchfrid of Flintwhenia is currently the first Bishop of Flintwhenia directly appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury in hopes of redirecting the island…
- Catholicism in FlintwheniaCatholicism has been instated in the Flintwhenian region ever since 1044 and the invasion led by Oswyn and his army mostly consisting of catholic warriors originating…
- Laws of FlintwheniaFlintwhenians must follow the laws set by William the Conqueror, King of the English, in consultation with his peers after the conquest of England.
- OathFlintwhenians are bound by oath to their lord, and ultimately King William the Conqueror. The oaths are for life and renouncing them strips the oath-breaker of all…
- WarrantTrade in 11th-century Flintwhenia was chaotic at times and in order to comply with the land's laws, the lord's court decided the system needed organization.
- HundredA 'hundred' may have once referred to the area of land that provided 100 able-bodied men. It is also equal to 100-120 hides, a hide being the amount of land sufficient…
- Town guardThe town guard is quite sure, the long arm of the law in Flintwhenia. The men who serve in its ranks are of various descents and birth-rights but they're all oath-bound…
- Historical context Left unfinished on the old wiki.
Folklore
- FolkloreFolklore is the expressive body of culture shared by a particular group of people; it encompasses the traditions common to that culture, subculture or group. These…
- Scandinavian FolkloreSee the locations below on Scandinavian Folklore. (These are purely made up and in no way are meant to be based on real Scandinavian Folklore, they reflect the server's…
- The Dragon's PeakThe story commences as Poseidon, the god of the seas, protector of seafarers emerges from the seas to bear a lengthy battle with that of a Serpent, a dragon in…
- Germanic FolkloreSee the locations below on Germanic Folklore. (These do not reflect actual Germanic Folklore as we know it today, they only depict the server's lore)
- Nidhogg's DenSt. Marcos, sent to cleanse the bodies of the evil, to convert and warn the people of the world of it's lurking and hungry sins. St. Marcos, a man of god, bestowed upon…
- The Fall of the DwarfsThe monumental mountain of all, the becoming and the reckoning, the Dragon's Peak, not only brought glory, fame and bliss, but distress and fear for the locals who lived…
- The Muse of the Barrow's LakeThe tales of the Muse of the Barrow's Lake, a water spirited being of seductive and harmonic vocals, disguised as a mermaid, however, the water spirit held the ability…
- The Tainted Essence of VodianoiTotenkopf, the lost island of the water spirits, the island of unbearable and diversified elemental differences in climate change, with its own atmospheric conditions…
- The Treasure of the Flint MinesThe Flint Mines proved to be a reliable source of income for the many men that required it, however the mines had proved time and time again that it’s grounds are not a…
Rank and society
- FeudalismFeudalism is defined as the legal and social system that evolved in Western Europe in the 8th and 9th centuries, in which vassals were protected and maintained by their…
- RoyaltyRoyalty refers to the highest ranking ruler of the realm and his close family, mainly the head of a certain notable family and the most powerful person within the realm.
- NobilityNobles, blue-bloods, are the connecting bridge between the peasants, who are in the bottom in the pyramid of classes and the monarch. Despite being a minority within the…
- KnighthoodThe most simple way to define a knight is, that he was a man who was granted the title of knighthood by either a monarch, political or religious leader for their service…
- PeasantsThe peasantry consists of the lower class of the people, yet the majority of the population within medieval society. It is the largest work-force in both agricultural…
- ForeignersSince the beginning of time, and as a natural instinct, foreigners are usually treated as invaders and were not welcome into one's home, in the Middle Ages a 'foreigner'…
- Women in the Middle AgesIn the medieval patriarchal society, the man was the head of the family, with the roles of women determined by their relationship to him – daughter, sister, wife, mother…
- Differences between Males & FemalesGender is an important affiliation during Medieval times, such simple factor can determinate one's life easily.
- HomosexualityThrough the Middle Ages, homosexuality did not exist as a social concept, just the same as "heterosexuality" didn't. Today, many people think that homosexuals were…
- ChildbirthIn the modern world, it is commonly known how women give birth, every student in our moden world knows about the prenatal development and the period of a woman's life…
Reading, writing and speech
- EducationIn the modern era, it is difficult to find someone who would be illiterate and uneducated, in fact nearly everyone is taught how to read and write at a very early age…
- CommunicationDuring the Middle Ages, long-distance communication between two parties was not as simple and convenient as it is today. The methods were limited, costly, took time and…
- LettersThe Greeting, Salutation or the part of the letter which lets the recipient knows to who it is addressed and from whom it is. The Salutation contains the names of both…
- Forgery, Reading and WritingThe majority of people during the medieval period were illiterate; this goes for men, women and children, mostly the commonfolk but there were cases where nobles were…
- Speech Left unfinished on the old wiki.
The Church
- ClergyThe Clergy is a group of ordained formal leaders within an established religion with functions varying from their specific role. In Christianity, these roles vary in a…
- PriestsDuring Medieval times, the clergy (the body of all people ordained for religious duties) and the Church were very influential. The kings and local lords appointed…
- Christian Traditional HolidaysAfter the arrival of Christianity within the city of Flintwhenia and the rest of the entire nation, it was then the annual feast and as well honoring, celebrating local…
- CrusadesThe Crusades are military operations conducted by the European Christian population against the Muslim states in territories considered holy by the Christian world.
- PaganismThe word 'Pagan' first came about in the 4th century to catagorise various groups of religion that were not of Christianity, the population of the Romans in particular…
Towns and the land
- TownsTowns were usually built near major trade routes or directly onto them, around castles, around water sources(streams or the sea for ports) and around religious buildings…
- Towns & CitiesTowns were the economic and cultural centers, but it was the country that provided the goods, and were the main source of food. In a medieval town, the best properties…
- Villages Left unfinished on the old wiki.
- CastlesA castle was a fortified structure that was built during the Middle Ages by nobility, royalty or military organizations and was used as residence for their respective… Left unfinished on the old wiki.
- ConstructionConstruction works arose around every major building site, employing stonemasons, carpenters, bricklayers, blacksmiths, freight haulers, stone cutters, ropers, pillar…
- Medieval IndustriesThe lifeline of a community relies heavily on its industrial capabilities, to dish out much needed supplies in every situation. Even in a medieval community, ability to…
- AgricultureFarming was very closely related to Feudalism and it was very heavy work. The image of a peasant working the fields for the entire day is an image that could logically… Left unfinished on the old wiki.
- FarmingUnlike today, when the land has long been given over to agriculture, the burgeoning of farming in the Middle Ages brought the need for new fields where there were only…
- Animal HusbandryIn the Middle Ages a significant part of any property ownership consisted of livestock which included horses, goats, cattle and poultry. Horses were highly prized and…
- The Woods, Hunting and HuntsmenForests belonged to the ruler, especially along the border zones, and played not only an economic, but also a strategic role – felled trees were used as a form of…
- CurrencyIn Flintwhenia, just like in the rest of the known world - coins are often used by the nobility to make their purchases or to pay soldiers their wages.
Food, drink and pastimes
- FoodIn the Middle Ages, food was one of the many things that varied significantly between the social classes of the medieval social structure. Bread was one of the things…
- BeveragesA common misconception exists that water was not consumed at all because it was contaminated, which is not fully true - settlements were commonly built around water…
- The KitchenMedieval kitchens differed in the countryside, the city and at court. In earlier times, everything was cooked outdoors, while later , stove hearths were built, which…
- Medieval Entertainment And ArtsA significant part in the middle ages was entertainment and it's capability to keep people content and feeling relieved from the harsh environment offered by…
Crime and punishment
- Jail, Crime and ReputationThe better your reputation, the more friendly and helpful behaviour you can expect from other folk and guardsmen; people will talk to you more willingly, be easier to…
- ExecutionsExecution places were situated on hilltops, at crossroads and out of town, as they were considered unclean. These were deserted places that everyone avoided; no…
- TortureIn the middle ages, torture was used to extract information, force confessions, punish suspects, frighten opponents, and satisfy personal hatred.
Health
- HygieneSufficient supplies of drinking water constituted a crucial matter for the medieval town. The townspeople often solved the issue by excavating wells in the grounds of…
- DiseasesDiseases were very common throughout the Medieval Period mainly due to lack of proper diet and poor hygiene. Some of the most common diseases were dysentery, cholera…
War and tournaments
- Armour and TrebuchetsArmour was essential in the times of war during the Middle Ages. Due to the brutality of battle, military leaders and nobles ensured that their military was well…
- ArmouryThe armoury was the place where the military equipment was kept, or the civil militia’s repository which were swords, spears, halberds, bows and arrows, crossbows, suits…
- Combat TechniqueDuring the Middle Ages, new elements of combat techniques, as well as weapons and armor, were coming into their own.
- Pennants and BannersPennants and Banners in the Medieval Ages differentiated your opponents and your allies, it also depicted who you represented in the times of war, even when aiding and…
- TournamentsTournaments were held by the nobility to celebrate the culmination of important political deals or special events, such as a coronation, a wedding of significance, oaths…
Alchemy
- AlchemyThe studies of Alchemy is a combinative curriculum of mysticism, hermeneutics, chemistry, physics and basis learnings of other spheres, Medieval Alchemy is often…
- PotionsPotions are a mixture of liquids, herbs, miscellaneous Items which are brewed to create liquor, medicine, or potions of other properties, by mixing Potion Ingredients… Left unfinished on the old wiki.
- Potion IngredientsThe following ingredients can be composed to create Potions that can be brewed in cauldrons. The majority of the used ingridents consisted of Herbs, however…
- HerbsHerbs can be used for healing, but some also have poisonous effects.They are found growing all over the landscape and in woodland gardens, though some are rarer than…
- Mushrooms Left unfinished on the old wiki.
Herbs and ingredients
The game in 2019
From the old forum
- General LoreDISCLAIMER: Unnoficial Lore, it has not been decided that this is the final source.
- CurrencyThe currency of the medieval was handled through various intrinsic ways. One of the most common ways was through gold, silver and copper coins which were the universal…
- Intrinsic Groups & VillagesIn 815 AD one of the largest Viking fleets set sail to unknown lands beyond the west with the intention to settle on new soil and to potentially make a more prosperous…
- Myths and LegendsThe lore about the myths and legends in the region exists here.
- GeographyFamiliarize yourself with the geographic location of the server
- ReligionIn the earlier years, the terrains of Flintwhenia were overfilled with native villages with all sorts of different beliefs and religions until the arrival of…
- Holidays and cultural eventsThe lore about the holidays and cultural events in the region exist here.
- His Highness's Royal DecreeAccording to God, the One and Only, and Demetrios of House Vasileiadis, First of His Name, King of Flintwhenia, King of Kings, servant of God, that these following…
- Jahrhelm; Merchant's ParadiseJahrhelm is a county in duchy Romsdal, which is currently ruled by the Dunkel dynasty, with Duke Niklos I. as the ruler. The county is ruled by Count Otwin Dunkel of…
- Realm of Westerheim
Pages of the old wiki
- Medieval Roleplay LoreWelcome to Medieval Roleplay's Lore page, We aim to provide a reliable place to find various lore-related contents, character & faction information and more. This page…
- About the old wikiMedieval Roleplay is a San Andreas Multiplayer based roleplay community. Bringing you the best medieval roleplay experience. This page is dedicated to bringing you…
- Codex LoreGeneral server lore which aims to induct you to the medieval period and the criteria of the timeline.
- New Codex Lore Left unfinished on the old wiki.
- Ultimate LoreHere you can find all information related to the history of Flintwhenia, along with it's events, characters and factions.