Duchies of Gwynedd (Fictional)

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In the fictional universe of the Deryni novels of Katherine Kurtz, the Kingdom of Gwynedd is a feudal monarchy similar to the kingdoms of medieval Europe. Most of Gwynedd is divided up into a collection of duchies, earldoms, and baronies, each of which is ruled by a hereditary noble in exchange for swearing fealty to the Crown. While the nobles enjoy the prestige and income of being the ruling class of Gwyneddan society, they also must pay appropriate taxes for their lands, see to the defense of their borders, and enforce the laws of the kingdom. The feudal structure is hierarchal in nature, with noble also swearing loyalty to their immediate feudal superior.

For more detailed information on Gwyneddan society and history, see Gwynedd (Fictional).

Note: This listing is neither complete nor comprehensive. It is merely a list of those noble estates that have been specifically mentioned in the Deryni novels of Katherine Kurtz. The author retains the right to change any and all of this information in her future works.


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[edit] Carthmoor

Main article: Carthmoor

The Duchy of Carthmoor is located in far southeastern region of Gwynedd, formed from the remains of the defunct Kingdom of Mooryn. It is currently held by Prince Nigel Cluim Gwydion Rhys Haldane, the uncle of King Kelson Haldane.


[edit] Cassan

Main article: Cassan

The Duchy of Cassan is located in the northwestern region of Gwynedd, north of Meara along the Gulf of Kheldour. It is currently held by Duke Dhugal Ardry MacArdry McLain.


[edit] Claibourne

Main article: Claibourne

The Duchy of Claibourne is located in the northern region of Gwynedd, created from the ancient lands of Kheldour in the tenth century. It is currently held by Duke Graham III Nectan MacEwan.


[edit] Corwyn

Main article: Corwyn

The Duchy of Corwyn is located in eastern Gwynedd, lying along the Gwyneddan border with the neighboring Kingdom of Torenth. It is currently held by Duke Alaric Anthony Morgan.


[edit] Haldane

Main article: Haldane (fictional)

The Crown Duchy of Haldane is located in central Gwynedd, occupying the lands surrounding the capital city of Rhemuth. Traditionally held directly by the reigning monarch, it is the only duchy that does not bear a separate title of nobility. It is currently held by King Kelson Cinhil Rhys Anthony Haldane.


[edit] Laas

Main article: Laas (Fictional)

The Duchy of Laas is located in the western half of the province of Meara, stretching along the coast of the Atalantic Ocean. It is currently held by Duke Jolyon Ramsay-Quinnell.


[edit] Ratharkin

Main article: Ratharkin

The Duchy of Ratharkin is located in the eastern half of the province of Meara, lying between central Gwynedd and the Duchy of Laas. It is currently held by Prince Rory Werril Bertald Bearand Haldane, the Viceroy of Meara and cousin of King Kelson Haldane.


[edit] Travlum

The Duchy of Travlum (also known as Transflumenia) lies in western Gwynedd, across the Eirian River from the Crown Duchy of Haldane. The Llanarfon River forms the southern border of the duchy, separating it from the United Kingdoms of Howicce and Llannedd, and the Mughdorna Mountains form its western border. The area was conquered by the Byzantyun Empire in the third century, but they lost control of the land less than a century later. It was then ruled by the Counts of Travlum until 948, when Count Richthern II fled to The Connait. Beginning in the eleventh century, several members of the House of Haldane held the title of Duke of Travlum, but the title fell into abeyance in the latter half of the century. The title was revived by King Kelson Haldane in 1128, when he bestowed it upon his cousin, Prince Payne Malcolm Saer Augarin Haldane.

[edit] Dukes of Travlum

  • HOUSE OF HALDANE
    • (1000 - 1001): Alroy Uthyr Haldane
    • (1017): Ossian Albert Haldane
    • (1025 - 1078): Jaron Rhys Haldane
    • (1078): Tamarina Haldane
    • INTERREGNUM
    • (1128 - 1130+): Payne Malcolm Saer Augarin Haldane


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