Herrenhorn Principalities

The Herrenhorn Principalities is a country in southwestern Athelonesia. Its northern border is the Shatterfang Peaks, which separate it from the Kingdom of Sithras. The Ioneisean Sea forms its western and southern borders, while the Godsholme Mountains form its eastern border. Its capital is Semphar.

History

Orgothan Annexation of Old Herrenhorn

The Orgothan Invasion of the Kingdom of Herrenhorn (423-430 PR) began in 423 PR, when dragonborn legions and their dragon overlords arrived from Orgoth to conquer Athelonesia. They landed upon the Herrenhorn Peninsula and set their sights upon the coastal Kingdom of Herrenhorn, which was fully conquered by 430 PR.

Andorian Subjugation War

The Andorian Subjugation War (428-492 PR) began when Orgoth set its sights on the Andorian Empire, focusing on the province of Waymoot. This conflict ended with the disastrous Siege of Rivvek (489-491 PR), during which many of the Orgothan overlords were slain. The aggressors were forced to sign the Rivvek Accords in 492 PR, thereby ending the central conflict. However, minor skirmishes continued sporadically over the following decades.

Fall of the Dragon Overlords

By the mid-500s, the last dragon overlord fell to intrigues by scheming dragonborn warlords who grew in power during the decades following the loss to the Andorian Empire. Furthermore, the dragonborn-based Harrenhorn kingdom lost access to the motherland, effectively isolating them.

Rise of Tymanchier

Tymanchier was considered a hero of the late-era Andorian conflict and continued fighting for some time after the signing of the Rivvek Accords. He was also notorious for seeking the overthrow of the remaining dragon lords afterward. He would again gain recognition for ousting many of the rival overlords in 545 PR, unifying the Kingdom of Herrenhorn under one leader since the annexation of Old Herrenhorn.

The Partition

In 580 PR, Tymanchier died, partitioning his realm between at least ten of his recognized sons. A succession conflict was imminent but initially delayed when they launched a disastrous joint military campaign against the Andorian Empire in 581 PR. Disagreements between the sons reignited the succession crisis. This conflict ended in 663 PR.

Government

After Orgoth annexed them, the Herrenhorn Principalities began as a colony that later became a monarchy, with its seat of power in the city of Semphar.

Population

The population of the Herrenhorn Principalities is broken down as follows.

Race	Percentage
Humans	67%
Dragonborn	21%
Orcs	7%
Dwarves	4%
Other	1%
Total	223,471

Notable Locations

Landmarks

Settlements

• Semphar: The thickly walled city of Semphar was built upon the ruins of Herrenport. Under the dragonborn, the city became renowned for the reputation of its master smiths, garnering the city's moniker as the City of Smiths.