Ritterburg, Village of
Area: 7.70 acres
Population: 470
Ethnic Groups: Hattians 85%, Lupins 15%.
Government: Ruled by the head of von Drachenfels family, the Prinz of Aalban.
Ruler: Prinz Jaggar von Drachenfels, Count of Ritterburg, Viceroy of Nordling (born 945, High Master of Dracology) (OD&D: Mage 30th, Al L) (AD&D: Invoker 24th, Al LG).
House: Ritterburg.
Military: 100 men, Personal Guard of the Prinz.
This highly trained and efficient unit is famous throughout
Glantri. It is as well trained in ceremonial manouvers as in proper battle, and has shiny
white uniform. Jaggar takes the time to get to know each and every guard by his name and
gives them a feeling of supreme importance. Their stats are:
100 elite fighters (F5, long sword +1, plate armor+1 covered woth white fabric, shield,
dagger)
5 indoor family guards (F7 sabre+1, dagger+1) all led by Hans
von Shtrout, Jaggar's personal guard (F29, two handed sword+3, golden plate armor+4).
In addition, 3 banners of Jaggar's division "the first army" are always training
and patrolling within Aalban. They are based in the milletary camp at Leenz.
Additional weapons: the basements of Ritterburg tower are filled with fine weapons (some
of them magical) that can equip several dozen men. The roofs of the tower are fortified
with iron and magic. The tower mundane defences are augmented by combat magic's cast by
Jaggar and his family and mages. Artillery consist of 1 heavy catapult and 10 different
mechanical contraptions that have stats ranging from a light balistea to a heavy catapolt.
History:
Counts of Ritterburg |
|
Sigmund von Drachenfels | 803-813 |
Wilhelm von Drachenfels | 813-840 |
Friedrich von Drachenfels | 840-886 |
Ernst von Drachenfels | 886-897 |
Albrecht von Drachenfels | 897-940 |
Johann von Drachenfels | 940-961 |
Georg von Drachenfels | 961-978 |
Morgaithe von Drachenfels | 978-983 |
Jaggar von Drachenfels | 983- |
Trails: Fair trails lead to Graez, Leenz, and Ständburg.
Economics: The majority of the goods Ritterburg needs are imported from Ständburg.
Notable Sites:Schloss Ritterburg is Prinz Jaggars Residenz. A wonderful Castle, built during the first years of 9th century, its population amounts to 470 inhabitants, plus an undetermined number of magical constructs provided by the recent tireless work of Herr Doktor, Viscount Rolf von Graustein. Commissioned by Sigmund von Drachenfels, his heirs continued to improve it (it is said its walls are unbreachable thanks to countless enchantments cast during the years) and to augment its size. It now contains some 100 rooms, two spacious courtyards, and the aquatic gardens. Every corner of the Palace is a little masterpiece: the Konzertsaal, renowned for its excellent acoustics, the Arbeitszimmer (Study), the Ungeheuer Museum (Monsters Museum), the Gallery with a collection of masterpieces coming from the whole Known World, the Throne Room, the White Hall dedicated to Joachim von Drachenfels (who adopted the white colours of peace for his family), the Prince's Chamber, adorned by portraits and sculptures of the past headmembers of the von Drachenfels family, the Ratszimmer (Councillors' Room) where Jaggar decides House Ritterburg politics with his most trusted allies, perhaps the most magnificent hall of the Residenz.
Few springs from the mountains (and a little portal to the Elemental Plane of Water) feed the aquatic gardens. To entertain his guests the Prinz often challenge the most powerful mage to create the most impressive tricks and illusions, and those lucky enough to be present can witness the most unthinkable prodigies with lights and waves and fantastic creatures.
Personalities: Prinz Jaggar von Drachenfels, Count of Ritterburg, Viceroy of Nordling (born 945, High Master of Dracology) (OD&D: Mage 30th, Al L) (AD&D: Invoker 24th, Al LG).
Frau Gertrud von Drachenfels (born 957 , Air Elementalist of the 2nd Circle) (OD&D: Mage 12th, Al C) (AD&D: Wizard 11th, Al ).
Herr Sigmund von Drachenfels (born 990) (OD&D: Mage 8th, Al N) (AD&D: Wizard 8th, Al N).
Herr Roderick von Drachenfels (born 991, Thief 5th, Al C) (AD&D: Thief 5th, Al CN).
Frau Helgar Krema (born , White Dracologist of the 2nd Circle) (OD&D: Mage 8, Al N) (AD&D: Wizard 8th, Al N).
Frau Hildegarde Ludenburg (born 922, Earth Elementalist of the 4th Circle) (OD&D: Mage 15th, Al N) (AD&D: Wizard 13th, Al N).
Hans von Shtrout, Jaggar's bodyguard (born ) (OD&D: Fighter 29th, Al L) (AD&D: Fighter 18th, Al CN).
Coat of Arms:A pale shield azure (left side) and argent, with an argent star in the upper left corner, and a Dragon rampant argent (left side) and azure.
Useful Links: Harris history of House Ritterburg.
Thibault Sarlat, Giovanni Porpora, Agathokles.
January 2001, All rights reserved.