Siovale

From the peaks of the Pyrénées and the Cévennes to the wide open spaces of the Camargue of the wild horses, from the Mediterranean coastline where La Serinissima fleets and Tiberium galleys make landfall, to the high plateau of the Causses, every square meter of ground bears the imprints of many that have come and gone in the long history of this hallowed province; The Duché of Siovale

It runs the border with Aragonia, controlling the D'Ange Side of the Pyrenees Mountains. Five major passes exist over those mountains, facilitating trade, mining and industry in the lower part of the nation. As its founder Shemhazai treasured knowledge, Siovale has a great tradition for learning and the University at Angeloume is thought to be second only to Tiberium's fine schools. Much of the country's schools, colleges, and universities are run and funded by those from Siovale.

The neighboring country of Aragonia influences are strong within Southwestern Soivale. Signs are often written in both d'Angeline and Aragonian. The Aragoinian architecture with its distinctive red and green painted woodwork are prominent in villages like Bayonne. Picturesque Saint-Jean-de-Luz - Terre'd d'Ange's premier tuna fishing port - mixes native buildings with both Aragonia and Carthage influences.

Terrain
Siovale is the southwest province of Terre d'Ange, bordering Kusheth to the north, L'Agnace to the northeast, Eisande to the east and the country of Aragonia to the south and west. Geographically, the region varies between the fairly flat coastal strip, characterized by sandy beaches backed by pine forests; rolling tobacco covered hills; the densely forested Perigord, punctuated by rivers, ravines and prehistoric caves; and a mountainous section in the Pyrenees.

In general the climate to the Eastern and Western edges of Siovale is Mediteranean, with hot dry summers, rainy winters, and moderate springs and autumns. It is said there is over 300 days of sunshine a year. The coastline, sheltered by mountains, tends to be sunnier than and warmer than the inland areas. The mountains of course tend to be cooler, and valleys damper.

Industry
Siovale's diverse terrain and the outlook of its people lends itself to a number of different industries, depending on where in the province one finds oneself. In the rolling fields of the east, fruits of the vine and pasture dominate, though it is not so often grapes as melons and berries, along with one crop that is virtually unique to the province, at least in Terre d'Ange: tobacco. In the more forested west, fruit orchards are common as is lumber harvesting. From the more mountainous and hilly south, it is the sweet chestnut tree grown for it's fruit and the quarries that provide various sorts of stone for construction, and anywhere that large numbers of people gather throughout the province, education is a trade of choice for many of them. The shining example of this last phenomena is, of course, the University at Angouleme.

Culture
Somewhat more reserved than the people of other provinces, the Siovalese are often described as bookish due to their nearly universal enjoyment of learning. It is a common thing for even those not of noble birth to know how to read and write, something perpetuated by wandering priests of Shemhazai that roam the countryside. However, that is not to say that they don't have the same desires that the people of Terre d'Ange are known for in other countries; often, those who get to know an individual from this province are surprised at how passionate they can be once that reserved exterior is all too easily pierced. Many of the more isolated noble families here still hold to the old traditions, and thus send their second sons to join the Cassiline Brotherhood, leading to a large number of that order being from Siovalese families.

Noble Census

 * Sovereign Duchy of Perigeux: Sureau Perigeux (Duchess Regent)
 * Comte of Montignac: House Perigeux - Available 
 * Viscomte of Coly: House Perigeux - Available 
 * Barony of Plazac: House Perigeux - Available 
 * Barony of Aubareil: House Perigeux - Available 
 * Viscomte of Thenon: House Perigeux - Available 
 * Barony of Fossemagne: House Perigeux - Available 
 * Barony of Cublac: House Perigeux - Available 
 * Comte of d'Albert: House d'Albert - Available 
 * Viscomte of Gonaguet: House d'Albert - Available 
 * Barony of l'Eveque: House d'Albert - Available 
 * Barony of Agonac: House d'Albert - Available 
 * Viscomte of Apre: House d'Albert - Available 
 * Barony of Lisle: House d'Albert - Available 
 * Barony of Montagrier: House d'Albert - Available 
 * Marquisate of Echourgnac: House Perigeux - Available 
 * Viscomte of Jemaye: House Perigeux - Available 
 * Barony of Riberac: House Perigeux - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Servanches: House Perigeux - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Carvoile: House Carvoile - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Gardedeuil: House Carvoile - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Bellegarde: House Carvoile - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Comte of Montreve: House Montreve - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Bergerac: House Montreve - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Agen: Nicolas Montreve
 * Barony of Pau: Seraphine Montreve
 * Viscomte of Mont de Marsan: House Montreve - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Biarriz: House Montreve - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Ascain: House Montreve - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Duchy of Rocaille: Estelle de Rocaille
 * Marquisate of Montauban: Perrine Rocaille
 * Viscomte of Targon: House Rocaille - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Creon: House Rocaille - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Guyenne: Raphael Rocaille
 * Viscomte of Preignac: House Rocaille - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Macaire: House Rocaille - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Cerons: House Rocaille - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Marquisate of Toluard: Gilles Toluard
 * Viscomte of Grignois: House Toluard - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Bazas: House Toluard - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Prechac: House Toluard - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Agenais: House Toluard - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Valence: House Toluard - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Quercy: House Toluard - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Comtess of Fleurais: House Fleurais - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Lavardac: House Fleurais - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Barbaste: House Fleurais - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Nerac: House Fleurais - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Mezin:<font color="#7A272F">Nazani Fleurais 
 * Barony of Condom: House Fleurais - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Gondrin: House Fleurais - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Comte of Verreuil: House Verreuil - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Tarbes: House Verreuil - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Pontacq: House Verreuil - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Lourdes: House Verreuil - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Orleix: House Verreuil - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Ciadoux: Giselle nò Balm Verreuil
 * Barony of Aurignac: House Verreuil - <font color="#7A272F">Available