Temeria

The Kingdom of Temeria better known simply as Temeria also called by nobles from lot of countries Pearl of the North lies south of the river Pontar and north of the river Jaruga, between Forest of Death and Mahakam Mountains.

Its neighbors are Redania, Kerack, Kaedwen, Aedirn, Mahakam, Lower Sodden, Brokilon Forest and Cidaris. One of the fiefdoms of Temeria is the dukedom of Ellander and the magical Thanedd Island, with a school for young female adepts of magic located off the shore of the kingdom. Temeria is maybe the strongest (next to Kaedwen) of the Northern Kingdoms and played a key role in the first two wars against Nilfgaardian Empire.

Kingdom is during novels and most of adaptations rulled by wise, powerful and just king Foltest of Temeria.

One of the continuing problems of the country are squirrels. Comandoes are regularly repressed by qualified special forces. In Temeria current three-year infimy are free of charge, to this day some people call them "griffinlings".

Heraldry


First four coats of arms were designed by our resident heraldry and Witcher expert Mboro, based on the description in the novels.

Flags
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First of Temerian monarchs
The kingdom was established in the late of 8th century, as one of the first human organism state to north of Amell. In that time likely already abandoned by the elves, Wyzim (or Vizima ) became the center of power Dezmod that gave birth to the ruling, until end of the thirteenth century, royal dynasty. The first king of Temeria took place not only in the chronicles, but also in pop culture - jokes about the habits of the monarch still enjoy the undying popularity among the inhabitants of the Northern Kingdoms.

Main articles at: Six Years War, War of Daggers, Famine War
'''Warning! 'Informations from this part of article are from Wiedźmin: Gra Wyobraźni. As it is only adaptation, it should be considered as non-canon and only canon is in novels by Andrzej Sapkowski.''

In the thirties of 9th century, Temeria took part in the Six Years War, thanks to the negotiations led by Raffard White, the war ended and country was rulled by court sorrcerer instead of mentaly ill ruler. According to the Peace of Brugge Temerian ruler retained control, in fact was only a puppet in the hands of Raffard, who soon possessed at Wyzimian court almost unlimited power. Because of peace treaty, many princes (such as Venger of Attre) formaly under Temeria were forced to leave their realms.

The situation changed after the appointment of the Council and Chapter, when in a swift and brutal war between wizards were murdered opponents of the reforms, including the White Raffard.

After dead of Raffard, Temeria soon plunged into internal chaos of becoming the arena for a ruthless struggle for power. In uncertain circumstances, also king Abdank lost his life (not leaving his male heir), which the princes of Maribor and Ellander was the impetus to start a long-running conflict for Vizimian throne known as War of Daggers.

The main argument of both sides aimed to strengthen their rights to the crown became accusation opponent participate actively in the death of the rightful monarch. It is difficult to assess which of the princes indeed shortened the life of the poor Abdank, especially in the light of subsequent practice - both parties apply the assassination with equal skill and frequency. Hence the conflict, rolled off till the eleventh century.

The final victory fell to Maribor faction under prince Abergard of Maribor, crowned to Abergard I of Temeria. His position was secured by granting broad autonomy to competitive duchy. However, there has been a consolidation of power by the inclusion of the royal dominion Mahakam through eleven years lasting Famine War forcing the Dwarven governors from Carbon to pay homage to the monarch of Temeria.  Non-canon informations from Wiedźmin: Gra Wyobraźni ends here.

Around the start of 10th century fits reign of Geddes. Few preserved information concerning this monarch, as well as on his "first queen" - the many who first gave him a male heir - Vinifrid. Chronicles say that she was a pure-blood elf, which is difficult to reconcile with her decidedly human name; However, it could be simply more pleasant to the ear Temerian travesty than elven Gwenfrwei.

Main articles at: Goidemar, Riannon, Falka, Cedric, Griffin
Goidemar was one of greatest kings of Temeria, he rulled for 78 years (!) what is very long for times like that. He married Redanian princess Riannon, thus forming first union with House of Silver Eagle. Three years after their wedding, the famous Falka rebellion began, during which the pregnant Riannon was accidentally captured. In prison, she gave birth to twins, Fiona and Amavet, and subsequently descended into madness. At the same time the fierce Falka gave birth to a daughter, Adela, whom she abandoned to wage war, leaving the child for the mad prisoner to nurse. He also change Coat of Arms of kingdom, he adopted three silver fleurs de lys on black shield.

Not so much is known about his second son and later ruler of Temeria, Cedric. He married Berengaria daughter of Koviri influential nobleman Guido Thyssen and had son with her - Griffin later ruler of Temeria. During his reign, Temeria again changed its coat of arms to a black shield studded with fleurs de lys. This CoA is still in use.

Griffin was the king of Temeria known for his major reforms which included plans to reorganize the army, administration, education, commerce, industry, in a word, everything. He actually managed to carry out very little of that, however he did make educational reforms. He was also trying to built Temerian city simlar to Oxenfurt in Todderas but suddenly died on heart attack. With his wife Clarissa, princess of Touissaint, he had daugher Bienvenu.

Main articles at: Bienvenu La Louve, Medell
Bienvenu La Louve was the queen of Temeria. To many, she was known simply as "La Louve", or "the she-wolf". She served as a fine example for queen Calanthe, later the queen of Cintra who came to be known as the "Lioness of Cintra".

Medell was son of his mother and Hugo of Rivia, his reign was relatively unremarkable, aside from a major defeat by Virfuril near Hagge.

Main articles at: Foltest, Northern Wars
Foltest, as with his father, is not very fond of his grandfather, Hugo of Rivia. Upon his accession to the throne, he demanded that Hugo's portrait be removed from throne room. He is also in the habit of "leaving Hugo out" of family genealogy. Plenty of time is devoted to lauding his great-grandfather, Griffin, as he is known to speak warmly of "Grandmama Bienvenu" and "Great-grandmama Clarissa". He tends to be very evasive of any questions regarding family lineage.

Foltest strove to demonstrate what he was capable of, and he proved capable of much''. ''He was killed by Nilfgaardian kingslayer Letho.

Main articles at: King of Temeria and Interrex

 * Dezmod
 * Abdank
 * Raffard the White (de facto ruller in country)
 * Adalbert
 * Herman (known as the Mad)
 * Geddes
 * Gardic
 * Goidemar
 * Cedric
 * Griffin
 * Bienvenu La Louve
 * Ragbard of Ellander (1st husband of Bienvenu)
 * Hugo of Rivia (2nd husband of Bienvenu)
 * Medell
 * Foltest
 * John Natalis (as interrex)
 * Anaïs La Valette (optionally)

Teritories and provinces

 * COA Brugge.png Kingdom of Brugge (ruled by King Venzlav)
 * Hrb unof SoddenDln.png Kingdom of Lower Sodden (ruled by Prince Ekkehard and later, King Foltest)
 * COA Mahakam2.png Enclave of Mahakam (ruled by Elder, Brouver Hoog)
 * Hrb unof Ellander.png Duchy of Ellander (ruled by Prince Hereward and later, Hereward II)
 * Hrb unof Maribor-duchy.png Duchy of Maribor (ruled by Prince Jurkast)
 * COA Garramone.png County of Garramone (ruled by Count Etcheverry)
 * COA-County of Anchor.png County of Anchor (before the 3rd Northern War, ruled by Count Kurt Dysart)
 * County of Nessvelt (ruled by Count Tailles)
 * County of Moën (ruled by Count Falwick)
 * Herb La valette.PNG Barony of La Valette (ruled by old Baron La Valette and later, Maria Louisa)

Regions
 * VelenshieldHD.PNG Barony of Velen (ruled by Lord Vserad and later, the so-called Bloody Baron)
 * HerbZarzecze.png Land of Pontaria (property of Temeria's monarch)
 * Island of Thanedd (formaly under King, autonomous school for sorceresses)

Temporary
 * Hrb unof SoddenGrn.png Province of Upper Sodden (annexed by Foltest)
 * Hrb unof Angren.png Land of Angren (annexed by Foltest)
 * Land of Riverdell (annexed by Foltest)

Natural landmarks
Rivers Mountains Others
 * Pontar (to the north)
 * Yaruga (to the south)
 * Trava
 * Ismena
 * Mahakam Mountains
 * Old Road

Main article: Military of Temeria
During Nilfgaard-Nordling Wars, Temerian and Redanian army were completing a main arm for Nordlings against Black Ones, and it is said that combined forces was having almost 25 thousand of Temerians inclouding famous forces like Knights of Order of the White Rose.

Special forces
Temeria is also known by its famous, numerous types of special forces, few of them namely are Blue Stripes, Knights of (early) White Rose and (later) Flaming Rose.

Economy
Temeria is one of most wealthy realms in North. Economy of this state is based mainly on cultivating the production of various goods, trade and extracting valuable mineral resources, precious metals and precious metals mainly from the mountains of Mahakam (Temerian protectorate). Also Vizimian (and kingdoms) currency - Oren - is one of most used monetary units in the world.

Industry
Temeria remains land with mainly highly developed agriculture, animal husbandry and food industry. As the Mahakam is officially part of the kingdom, it is certainly Temeria has considerable interests in the extraction of precious metals, precious metals and production of high quality weapons. As each country produces its own products all kinds. When you turn on the borders of the kingdom of Angren, Temeria certainly occupied a high place in world exports of wood.

Culture
Temerian population is very polite and religious but does not accept representatives of the (so called) Elder Races. Most of Temerian residents are racist. This region is the home of powerful sorcerers and famous travelers.

Religion
The most popular and most widespread religion in kingdom is Melitele goddess worship, but in recent years, great popularity among the local population has moved to cult of the Eternal Fire, which every year is gaining more and more followers. In addition to Melitele goddess worship and the Eternal Fire, we can also find worshipers of Kreve and the Prophet Lebioda.



The Prologue is set at Kaer Morhen (which is in Kaedwen, not Temeria), and the following chapters are all set in or around Vizima. You are not free to travel around Temeria as you wish, the available locations change with each Chapter. There is no way to travel large distances to reach other familiar locations in the game world.

Nevertheless, there is a world map in the game, and examining it gives us a sneak peek at locations that might come into play in the future.

At the top of the map is Vizima, with the Outskirts south-east of it, Old Vizima to the south-west, with the swamp cemetery and the swamp further to the south. The lakeside is just south of the Black Tern Island almost in the south-west corner of the Lake Vizima.

At the bottom left of the map you can see a cut-out which depicts the Northern Kingdoms.

Journal Entry

 * "Temeria's population is not exclusively human. It also includes dwarves, elves, gnomes and dryads. After the devastating war with Nilfgaard, many areas are haunted by monsters, which have hitherto not constituted a serious threat, while the realm's roads are made unsafe by outlaws and common bandits. As a result, the witcher profession is once again in demand, though people continue to treat witchers with caution and disdain, often calling them mutants and freaks.


 * The Kingdom of Temeria has silver lilies on a black background as its emblem. This powerful country has gained ever more influence in recent years under the wise rule of King Foltest. Across the Pontar River, the kingdom borders Redania. To the south and east it is hemmed in by mountain ranges, including Mahakam, the mainstay of dwarves and gnomes, past which lie the lands of Lyria and Aedirn. The capital of Temeria is Vizima, lying on the shore of Lake Vizima. The second largest city is Maribor. Temeria mints its own coin — the oren. The most widespread religions are the Cult of Melitele and the belief in the Eternal Fire. Temeria is home to the headquarters and many commanderies of the Order of the Flaming Rose."

Source

 * The Kingdom of Temeria

During the 3rd Nilfgaard-Nordling War, Constable John Natalis led the Temerian army against the Nilfgaardians but was defeated and Temeria conquered. Emperor Emhyr var Emreis established himself in Vizima to oversee the war against Redania. Despite the defeat of the Temerian army, Vernon Roche, the former commander of the Blue Stripes, led a guerilla war with former Temerian soldiers and Redanian funding to free Temeria.

If Nilfgaard wins the war

After his victory over Redania, Emhyr restores Temeria as a realm in liege to his empire, having grown weary of Vernon Roche's effective resistance force. The guerillas lay down their weapons as a result.

If Redania wins the war

Temeria becomes a country submitted to the rule of Redania, under the rule of either King Radovid or Chancellor Sigismund Dijkstra, who takes over the kingdom after the king's assassination.

Trivia

 * The term "Lilies" is used as a collective noun, likely meant to be derogatory, referring to the people from Temeria. A common phrase used by non-Temerian NPC enemies in The Witcher 2 is, "Plough the lilies!" The term most likely originates from the silver lilies in Temeria's emblem.
 * There is armor in The Witcher 2 called Temerian armor.
 * There is armor set in The Witcher 3 called Temerian Armor set.