by a culture of raiding and internecine warfare. While much of the violence occurs via bloodfeuds govern... nobility.
Notable Events:
* The Ambush of 739: While attempting to march south, the Daelian army was a... ing Iain Murchadh (4th Earl of Uisdean), who fell while attempting to repeat his earlier feat of killing ... a regency.
===== Recent Hostilities (774) =====
While not a formal war, a significant violent incident
ng the blood feud between his house and the Crown while maintaining the stability of the [[:skyss:places:... ship with [[:skyss:chars:daels:alpin|Iain Alpin]] while acting as a courier to keep links with the exiled... yss:places:daelriata:caer_suibhne|Caer Suibhne]]. While the King claims they attempted treason, Diarmid i
e being done before they reach the market square. While the gallows are often cleared of remains during f... ls:life_guard|Life Guard]], who prevented the erstwhile regents from interfering with the King's address ... . This incident occurred under the cover of night while the city was mobbed with newcomers and tourists.
al to **Queen Caoimhe** even in adversity [1, 6]. While he initially believed he could manipulate the reg... ir:** The marriage began as an **illicit affair** while Archibald was at court in **Dalreoch** as a membe
ing the River Fort and the University of Dalreoch while escorting his daughter to Dalreoch.
* **Functio... entrating. He is defined by a pragmatic idealism; while he operates brothels and gambling dens to gather
was 69 years old at the time of his death in 774. While the sources do not name a current wife, they conf... he Earl had attempted to assassinate the monarch. While the King labelled the act a response to treason,
apply.
===== Expectations and Obligations =====
While there is a general expectation that hospitality w... is under a sacred obligation to "keep the peace" while under a host's roof.
* Prohibition of Violence
s who will not panic in high-pressure situations. While many members possess heroic bloodlines, such as t... rted the King against the interference of the erstwhile regents [15]. Most recently, the Guard provided t
ttle in [[:skyss:places:bernicia|Bernicia]] (739) while fighting for King [[:skyss:chars:daels:alasdair_r... against an assassination attempt by the brothers, while the Murchadhs maintain it was a calculated murder
obility feared would lead to foreign domination.
While Parliament declared her infant son King, Caoimhe ... me: The battle ended in disarray for both sides.
While the Queen's right flank was victorious, the attac
skyss:chars:daels:caoimhe_ranald|Queen Caoimhe]]. While the [[:skyss:chars:daels:murchadh|Murchadh]], [[:... Friendly neighbours to the north.
* The Crown: While the King officially views the Suibhne as reliable
King's Keep was designed to function as a palace while maintaining formidable defensive capabilities.
=... hat has been inhabited longer than living memory. While the original foundations were laid by early lords
