Dale (Faction)

This article is about the faction, for the NPCs go to Dalishman, and for the biome, go to Dale (Biome)

The Kingdom of Dale is the largest and most powerful state of Northmen. They reside between the Celduin And Carnen Rivers, with their capital in the city of Dale, located between the Lonely Mountain and Esgaroth, a prosperous city through trade gained cooperation between Erebor, Dorwinion and the Woodland Realm.

Dale will be split into 2 sub-factions; the Bardings of Dale and the Lake-men of Esgaroth. Though the Lake-men have not been added to the mod, they will probably be a sub-faction of Dale.

History
The Township of Dale was formed by the Northmen soon after the year T.A. 2590 when Thrór brought his people back to Erebor and prospered with the Kingdom under the Mountain.

In 2770 during the time of Lord Girion Smaug attacked and occupied the Lonely Mountain and afterwards came ravaged the city eating its inhabitants; soon Dale was deserted and fell into ruin.[5] Bard the Bowman, a descendant Girion slew Smaug in T.A. 2941.

After the Battle of Five Armies and the recovery of the riches of the former lord, Bard became quite wealthy. In 2944 he used his wealth to founded the Kingdom, and he was crowned as King Bard (later known as Bard I).[4]

The Kingdom benefited by the simultaneous refounding of the Kingdom under the Mountain. After King Bard died in 2977 his son King Bain reigned and in 3007 he was succeeded by King Brand.[4] As the end of the Third Age approached the growing realm extended far to the south and east of Esgaroth.[2]

In 3017 a messenger from Mordor came to both the Dwarves of Ereborand the Kingdom of Dale.[7] Despite words offering Sauron's friendship, the Dark Lord's forces began gathering beyond the Carnen. About the same time that Minas Tirith was attacked (on 15 March 3019) a host of Sauron's allies crossed the river and drove Brand back into Dale. On 17 March the Battle of Dale began. King Brand and King Dáin Ironfoot of the Mountain were both killed and the Men of Dale and the Dwarves were driven into the Mountain. The enemy could not take the gates and a siege began. However, when news of the fall of Sauron came the enemy forces lost heart, and on 27 March the new King of Dale, Bard II, and the new King under the Mountain, Thorin III Stonehelm, burst forth and drove the enemy away.

NPCs
Dalish armies are still up to the challenge of fending off any orcs or Easterlings wandering near their borders.

Dalishman - The citizens of the Kingdom, they are of Northmen descent and live between the Celduin and the Carnen.

Dalish Levyman - The militias of the townships and the armed peasants of Dale, raised up to fight off invading armies. They wield a selection of leather, iron, gambesons and bronze armour and different Dalish and iron/bronze weapons.

Dalish Soldier - The trained and well armed soldiers of the kingdom, sworn to protect the nation. They use Dalish equipment and have a cavalry variant.

Dalish Longbowman - The specialist archers of Dale which use the Dalish longbow and Dalish equipment.

Dalish Captain - The leaders of the Dalish military and fortresses. Found in Dalish Fortresses.

Dalish Merchant - The travelers that bring Dalish goods to the world!

Dalish Baker - The masters of culinary cooking and magical pastries. They sell different food items and can be found in bakeries.

Dalish Blacksmith - Smiths that buy metals and sell Dalish equipment. Found in Dalish Blacksmitheries.

Dalish Banner Bearer - Banner bearers of Dale. A variant of the Dalish Soldier.