Portugal (Porkugal)

[El Borak]

Apr 7, 2016 15:36:50 GMT -5 prespos said:

Portugal (Porkugal)



Gummint: Kingdom <17th c.>

Mythos: Atlantlan <Portuguese>







ΚΕΦΑΛΗΞΘT: Queen Narinia III

CAPITAL: Lisbon (Pop.: 90k)

Other Cities (and pop.):

Oporto: 25k <LSD>

Portimalantl: 35k



Loc.: Aeropa (Iberia)

Language: Iberian dialect

Pop.: 2,250,000

Flag/Emblem:

Flag: A white inscutcheon w/

5 indigo escutcheons<> in

saltier form, each bearing 5

silver roundels, w/ a border

ov gold starfish on crimson red.



Coinage: Iberian Standard.

Companions: Crown Prince Carlos, nobs, clerics, officials, etc.

Friends: Lyonnesse (TRADE), Lantlan Compact.

Foes: Castile, Leon.

Open Warfare/Skirmishing: None at present, save for brushes @ sea.

Intrigues: Subversion ov Hispanola<> to Porkuguese. Alliance w/ Francia

to assure safety against enemies. Many other intrigues at court.

Artifacts/Relics: THe following items ov sub-stantial sort are held by

Porkugal: the Bronze Bell ov Storms, the Geyser Urn, the Astral Pigments, &amp;&amp; the Giant's Catapult.



Alignment: Lawful Neutral <lyans>







Thumbnail Sketches: This kingdom was once an ancient Atlantian colony.

It is slightly smaller than Leon in extent (c. 34,000 sq. mi.),

making Portugal the 3rd realm in size after Castile &amp;&amp; Leon (but

larger than Aragon, Granada, &amp;&amp; Navarre). It is a land ov contrasts

&amp;&amp; great beauty. In the N, its prospects are bleak &amp;&amp; near

alpine, save for the lack ov snow-capped peaks. It has moorlands

filled w/ flowers which are not unlike those ov Avillonia, waterways

&amp;&amp; lagoons similar to those ov northern Flanders, sand dunes which

look like Brettony's, scenes similar to the northern shores ov Afrik,

river valleys which seem as if one were viewing the Rhine, harbors

scarcely less beautiful than those ov Naples || Byzantium, &amp;&amp; little

valleys similar to those ov northern Atlantl. Its sun is bright, its flora

varied, the houses ov the people shining white || presenting a pale

rainbow ov pastels, the peasant garb vivid in hue. Only about 45%

ov the land is cultivated, &amp;&amp; although 20% more is in

pasture, the balance is ov forest &amp;&amp; wildland in which much game

dwells. The volk ov Portugal use the wilds for hunting &amp;&amp; to harvest

timber &amp;&amp; cork.



Slavery is accepted, just as in Atlantl, &amp;&amp; some 10% ov the

populace is ov this status. Most ov the remainder ov the lowest class is

free peasantry w/ small land holdings || fishing as a means ov

livelihood. There is an average middle class, &amp;&amp; also an upper class

ov aristocrats who own most wealth &amp;&amp; control the nation. Only a

small military force is maintained, but Portugal has a large, well-equipped

&amp;&amp; manned fleet ov trading &amp;&amp; fishing vessels &amp;&amp; warships.



The land is productive, &amp;&amp; agriculture includes such things as

maize, wheat, olive groves, vines, rye, rice, beans, pumpkins &amp;&amp;

gourds, cabbages, onions, other sorts ov veggies, quinces, apples,

pears, cherries, limes, lemons, loquats, oranges, peaches, plums,

&amp;&amp; figs. Livestock raised includes oxen for draft work, cattle, sheep,

swine, goats, &amp;&amp; poultry. Fishing is a major activity &amp;&amp; produces

shellfish &amp;&amp; crustaceans in abundance, besides large catches ov

other sorts.



Moderate to small amounts ov many minerals are brought from

mines &amp;&amp; quarries. These incl. copper, salt, gypsum, lime,

granite, marble, iron, tin, lead, tungsten, antimony, coal, zinc, &amp;&amp;

gold.



Exports incl. such things as wool, cloth, wine, cork, pottery,

glass, hides, &amp;&amp; timber.

[El Borak]

Apr 10, 2016 20:01:52 GMT -5 prespos said:

Again, I'm just starting up a bunch of 'notepads' for the Aerth setting, or, for any Fantasy Earth setting.



With regards to Brasil on Aerth, it is basically pre-colonial, only known as "Hy Braseal".



The default timeline presents Aerth at the very beginning of a colonial age, basically.



Pres

[El Borak]

Apr 9, 2016 2:04:08 GMT -5 prespos said:

St. Prespos



Ps.

Just to be clear, Yes, I am 101% Canadian, North Confederacy, North North America.



That said, Mama is Porkuguese-Canadian, so by descent, by blood, I am a 1/2 Pork.

[El Borak]

Apr 11, 2016 9:16:46 GMT -5 prespos said:

Aerth has a baseline of 17th century technology -- so, it doesn't include Steampunk.



That said, I totally agree with the concept of anachronism in a Fantasy setting -- if it's possible, I would include cultures from The Stone Age, to, The Age of Sail.







I think I'd imagine Portugal as a great sea-faring power, with, perhaps, the greatest (sea-faring) technology on Aerth -- inclusive of the 19th century, in fact, following the High Seas article in Dragon:

dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22333214/1/d/ship.htm



So, yes, that would push the "canon" of Aerth, by 2 centuries in that specific regard.



Then again, it might be Atlantis that has the highest technology...!



Prespos the Navigator

[El Borak]

Jul 23, 2016 22:25:09 GMT -5 prespos said:

"Almourol, Portugal. This Medieval castle was a stronghold in the Christian reconquering of Portugal from the Moors." - Theslo of Qualon

[El Borak]

Jul 24, 2016 0:35:59 GMT -5 prespos said:

Portugal is also famous for its two military orders: The Knights of Aviz (from which the second royal dynasty of Portugal descends) and the Order of Christ (successor to the Knight Templar's in Portugal).



Here a rare video footage of a march of the Knights of Aviz:

[El Borak]

Jul 24, 2016 9:49:44 GMT -5 prespos said:

For those who are into AD&D, there is an interesting article about Knightly Orders in Dragon 125.

An interesting thing about this article is that it introduces an Honor system for AD&amp;D.
Yes, you do gain +1 Honor for getting married!

Sir Prespos

Table 1

Methods of Gaining and Losing Honor

Destroying a major foe of the order: + 10.

Completing a great quest: + 5.

Fulfilling a major oath: + 5.

Leading troops of the order into victorious battle: + 5.

Successfully defending or taking a castle for the order: +5.

Gaining position of authority: + 3.

Defeating a superior opponent of the same class: +2.

Aiding or protecting a weaker person: + 1.

Defeating an evil monster: + 1 per 2,000 xp value. *

Donating treasure to the poor: + 1 per 1,000 gp value.

Marrying: + 1.

Per year of membership in an order: + 1.

Saving another?s life while risking own: + 1.

Winning in a personal challenge or tournament: + 1 per joust or melee.

Losing in a personal challenge or tournament: - 1 per joust or melee.

Being defeated in personal (nontournament) combat: -2.

Failing a quest for the order: - 5.

Leading troops of the order into a lost battle: - 5.

Losing a castle of the order to attack: -5.

Refusing a challenge: - 5.

Injuring a fellow knight for petty reasons: - 10.

Breaking a law of the order: - 15.

Committing murder, robbery, or other felonies: - 20 or more. * *

Betraying the order or a lawful-good being: - 30 or more. * *

* Only gained if monster is fought one-on-one by knight.

* * Depends on the nature of the offense.

Table 2

Benefits from Chivalrous Honor

Honor Benefit

1-49 None

50+ Knight gains + 1 ( + 5%) on NPC reaction rolls. *

65+ Knight gains a minor magical item from the order.

80+ Knight gains ability to detect evil as a paladin. * *

90+ Knight gains a major magical item from the order.

100 + Knight is given a fief of land and all required hirelings by the order. * * *

* An additional + 1 ( + 5%) bonus to NPC reaction rolls is gained for every 15 points

of honor over 50 the knight possesses.

* * This ability is granted by one or more lawful-good patron deities of the order, if

it is particularly religious. Another benefit may be substituted here if desired.

* * * This is gained even if the character is not yet of name level. See the notes on

mid-level strongholds from "Feuds and Feudalism," page 16, DRAGON issue #117.

[El Borak]

Jul 26, 2016 18:34:01 GMT -5 prespos said:

1: Learned a new word today... never heard of a Folly before.

2: It's part of the Pena National Palace in Sintra, Portugal. Having learned the word Folly, that is absolutely what it is.

3: REAL long time no post

4: Other Pictures from the Pena National Palace:

5: 10,000th POST!!!

- SBLaxman



en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folly

[El Borak]

Sept 16, 2016 15:30:08 GMT -5 prespos said:

Quote:

Born Nov 11 in 1154: Sancho I, King of Portugal

[El Borak]

Sept 23, 2016 0:44:20 GMT -5 prespos said:

Quote:

Conímbriga Mosaics, Portugal - dating from the 1st century BC - 2nd century AD (Photo: Carole Raddato)

[El Borak]

Sept 23, 2016 5:03:25 GMT -5 @prepos said:

Quote:

Red Forest, Sintra, Portugal

[El Borak]

Sept 23, 2016 7:17:53 GMT -5 prespos said:

Aerth's tallest tree, a giant eucalyptus tree, brought here from Magmur, is located in Portugal, near Coimbra, where rests Afonso Henrique, the first king of Portugal.

[El Borak]

Sept 23, 2016 9:53:25 GMT -5 prespos said:

Quote:

One of the most beautiful Libraries of the world. Mafra Library, Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Will Pryce.

[El Borak]

Sept 27, 2016 11:55:33 GMT -5 prespos said:

Portuguese Mythos: www.mythologydictionary.com/portuguese-mythology.html

[El Borak]

Sept 27, 2016 11:55:33 GMT -5 prespos said:

Portuguese Mythos: www.mythologydictionary.com/portuguese-mythology.html

[El Borak]

Oct 7, 2016 15:29:39 GMT -5 prespos said:

Agriculture: Food & Drink



1. vinho

2. stone soup

3. vindaloo

4. piri-piri chicken

5. bacalhau

6. tomato salad

7. giant octopus

8. custard pie

9. caldo verde

10. choriso