Namdalen

Namdalen, Duchy of: Namdalen (Britain) was formerly the Videssian island province of Kalavira. Kalavira, unlike many of the other successor states, was not invaded during the Khamorth invasion, but fell centuries later to Haloga (Viking) pirates sometime after reign of Avtokrator Krispos. Additionally, Namdalen also included another island just east of Opsikion (name unknown) and half of a peninsula on the mainland that was once the territory of Thatagush. Namdalen is unique for its belief in Phos' Wager, the view that the outcome to the final struggle between Phos and Skotos cannot be known, but everyone ought to choose Phos in any event and bet on the good succeeding. To the end of the Phos Creed they add: "On this we bet our very souls." It is hinted that this view originated centuries earlier, by gambling Kalaviran merchants based on a remark made by Videssian nobleman Iakovitzes that they would even gamble on whether or not Phos would triumph over Skotos. Namdaleni are often hired as mercenaries by Videssos, despite the well known desire Namdalen has for acquiring Videssos. Namdaleni cavalry wear heavy armor and mount heavy charges. They are described as a blend of Haloga and Videssian in their physical appearance. Cities and towns in Namdalen include Metepont (formerly Kastavala the capital of Kalavira), Sotevag, and Nustad on the mainland.

Namdalen is based upon Britain, which is an island that was conquered by the Romans but was separated when barbarians overran the Western Roman Empire, of which Britain was a part. Britain instead fell later to Viking raiders and various tribes called the Jutes, Angles, and Saxons, much like Namdalen fell to the Haloga. Namdaleni are described as a blend of Haloga and Videssians, just as the British are blends of Vikings, Celts, Angles, Saxons, etc.