Foresthome (Kingdom of)
Location: Northeast rim of the floating continent of Alphatia, between Bettellyn in the south, Arkan in the north, and Frisland and Alphas'ar in the east. HW
Area: 301,400 sq. mi. (780,625 sq. km.). Almost 5,000 sq. mi. were added to Foresthome from Arkan's territory: the town of Arreghi and its surrounding countryside, plus the southern tip of Crystal Lake enclosed in Foresthome's new borders.
Population: 93,000 (90% human, 10% elven), including Greenwood (pop. 15,300).
Languages: Alphatian (Arborean dialect), Elvish (Shiye-Lawr dialect).
Coinage: Alphatian Standard: crown (gp), mirror (sp), judge (cp). Foresthome also mints an electrum coin called the arbor.
Taxes: 15% income tax on everyone of servant status or higher. Slaves are counted as the property of the owner and the product of their labour is taxed as income for the owner. Logging is limited, due to elven influence, with permits and licensing fees required beforehand before any timber can be culled.
Government Type: Monarchy, member of the Alphatian Empire.
Industries: Agriculture, fishing, logging.
Important Figures: Kikania (Queen).
Flora and Fauna: See Alphatia.
Further Reading: Dawn of the Emperor boxed set, previous almanacs.
Last Year's Events: Foresthome helped Arkan defend itself against Stonewall, until it
became clear to Queen Kikania that it was a lost cause. Thus she negotiated her withdrawal from the
conflict, in exchange for control of the town of Arreghi. Foresthome started a bold project of canal-building
to link its major waterways, notably its great lakes, including Crystal Lake to
which it has gained an improved access.