Thread:Gen. Grievous1138/@comment-26295802-20150616231617

Mevans has said that he wants faction pages that sum up all the stuff in that faction. Instead of a boring list of stuff in the faction, why don't we go with an exciting first-person introduction to the faction. Each mention of something would have the link to it's respective page. Here's an example of what it could be like.

Welcome, My Lord, to Dor-en-Ernil, the Land of the Prince, more commonly known as Belfalas, consisting of all the land between the Rivers Gilrain in the east and the Ringló in the west. Although part of the realm of Gondor, the Land of the Prince is a semi-autonomous domain, ruled by the Prince of Dol Amroth, the third most influential man in Gondor behind the Steward and his son. Such recognition is appropriate for one in whose veins flows the blood of Imrazôr the Númenórean and Mithrellas the Elf maiden. For twenty-one generations, from Imrazôr to Adrahil II, the Princes have supported the King and later the Steward in the defence and preservation of the realm.\n\nHigh above the city of Dol Amroth the Silver Swan and White Ship Banners of the city snap in the sea-breeze; raised high on the Tirith Aear, the residence of the Prince. The Tirith Aear or Sea-ward Tower also houses the standing army of the city; the Wardens of Tirith Aear. A well trained force that serves as the household guard of the Prince and his family. That said, the Prince can also rely on the soldiers of Tirith Aear to take to the field in times of war to bolster his armies. There are few cities in Middle-earth that can field such a well-equipped army as Dol Amroth. The blood of Númenor still runs strong in the people of the city and in none is this more evident than the famed Swan Knights. Their prowess on the battlefield is unmatched, to see their armour glinting in the sun, tall lances lowering for an unstoppable charge brings joy to even the most jaded ally and fear to the most stalwart foe. They are indeed the greatest of us all, yet the martial skills of all the soldiers of Dol Amroth are mighty indeed.\n\nAlthough Dol Amroth is the principal city of Belfalas, it is not the only settlement in our land that is worthy of note, the port of Edhellond is an ancient Elven Haven, which is now home to many who can claim the blood of the fair folk. When the Men of Númenor began settling the coast of Belfalas, some intermingled with the Elves of Edhellond and the people of Edhellond are descendants of such unions. Their contributions to the arts notwithstanding, the people of Edhellond have greatly enhanced the realm through the expertise of their mariners and shipwrights. Their contributions have resulted in our possessing one of the finest navies in the West.\n\nThe rest of the lands of Dor-en-Ernil are fertile, beautiful and well settled. For protection from sea raiders, the coastal villages rely on the stout-hearted coastal wardens who remain ever vigilant. During times of trouble the garrison of Tarnost can field a highly mobile force of infantry and cavalry which can respond rapidly to such corsair incursions. These foul men of Umbar are the chief danger our lands face, yet in the east the Shadow grows.\n\nMany fear that war will soon be upon us and that we will not have the strength to defend against all of the forces the great enemy calls to his banner. In spite of this, as long as men of courage and skill defend our realm there is hope. Recently, the Gondorian fleet struck a significant blow against the Corsairs' main fleet in Umbar. Under the command of the mysterious Thorongil, a faithful and skilful captain in the service of the Steward, the fleet entered the harbor under cover of darkness and burned the Black Fleet. Since then, raids on shipping have all but disappeared and the markets of Dol Amroth and Edhellond are busier than they have been for decades. Though it is a time of nominal peace and prosperity, we must remain vigilant as the Corsairs will eventually recover, rebuild, and return. We must be ready for the future; many decisions will need to be made. One thing, however, is clear. Our fate is joined with that of Gondor, if the White Tree falls, the Swan and Ship cannot long stand alone. 