L'Agnace

The rich and fertile territory of L'Agnace makes up the center of Terre D'Ange, holding within its borders the capital City of Elua. It is a land rich with grapes, orchards, and fine grazing land for cattle and sheep. Indeed it is said that agriculture thrives here as if stirred forth by Anael himself. Proximity to the capital city means that many prominent families maintain country estates in the nearby forests and fields for hunting and relaxation, especially those whose homes are a good distance away. L'Agnacites enjoy the sports that would accompany such rich land, such as hunting and riding. They are often remarked to be skilled with the bow and arrow, and many keep hunting dogs to assist their courtly skill. The fertile land and central location makes L'Agnace a thriving territory, which may be in part while the contesting of its sovereignty has been so long drawn out. He who controls the sovereign duchy of L'Agnace has his thumb rather firmly not only on overland trade throughout the province, but the pulse of the City of Elua itself.

Terrain
L'Agnace holds some of the most fertile territory in all of Terre D'Ange, rich with grapes and other agricultural products whose lushness is no doubt enhanced by the touch of the patron angel Anael. There are high mountains at the edges of the region from which rivers flow into meadows and forests alike. One such river is the Avaline, upon whose banks the City of Elua herself was founded.

Industry
Though much of the wealth of L'Agnace is centralized in the trade and business of the City of Elua, the industry of the surrounding areas, both agricultural and otherwise, ought not be discounted. The duchy of L'Agnace itself, which contains the City of Elua, has a rich and fertile surrounding territory, much of which is covered with orchards of D'Angeline Oaks. These trees are valued not merely for there use in general lumber quality, but for the magnificent barrels they make for the aging of wines and brandies. Much of the orchard territory is confined to the Barony of Savigné, and for many years vintners in other provinces have been attempting to develop 'exclusive' relationships to control use of the barrels. The fact that the Barony is currently without ownership and its rights also manned by the Comte of Belfours makes the holding even more highly desired, and the necessity for decisive leadership in L'Agnace even more dire. The Somerville duchy can also be noted for the famed pears of Lombelon, and the fine porcelains manufactured by the white clays drawn from Couzeix and Aureil. Challasse is not without its own sources of wealth, though these pay even more heed to the agricultural. The fine pasture lands of this eastern part of the province provide ample grounds for thriving cattle, and thus many of the baronies here provide the beef and dairy to the City of Elua, as well as sending product south along the river towards Marsilikos. There are also a few areas where rich metals have been found under the earth, and mines have been built to draw them forth for export. The entire County of Montravel is well known for its grape production, producing mostly red wines that are intended to be drunk young rather than aged before drinking. They are rich and fruity in flavor and tend to be among the most popular in the City of Elua, especially among the common people, as the low import cost keeps them affordable.

Culture
It must be said that there are two cultures to L'Agnace, that of the City of Elua itself, and that of the provinces surrounding it. They are entwined surely, and yet it does a disservice to both to imply that they are one and the same. The City of Elua is a metropolis like no other, set apart by its magnificent palace, by the merging and mingling of cultures from around the world that even in this age of nationalism still seems to thrive and flourish, and by of course the Night Court, one product of the D'Angeline faith and heritage that continues to set it apart. The City is a place of art and beauty, of pleasure and indulgence that the D'Angelines at least believe is unmatched. Yet in holding the center of the government, of the courtly intrigues, and of the towers of industry, it also showcases the dark sides of the scions of angels. Vanity, competition, betrayals, and selfishness go hand in hand here with the best of Elua's legacy. And so if nothing else, one can argue that the City of Elua is surely where one goes to see the truth about Terre D'Ange. As for the L'Agnacite countryside, none can argue that the hunting grounds are not breathtaking, nor the orchards and vinyards anything less than beautiful. Those that make their permanent homes here, whether in the City or in the baronies and manor houses just beyond are described as true lovers of the land, gifted at archery and delighting in the flowers and fields. Even the nobles who have never lifted a hand to pick a grape or sow a seed pay attention to the cycles of the seasons, and enjoy the festivals of planting and harvest along with those who work their lands. Often prominent local families will host celebrations for the crushing of the grapes, or to taste a vintage when it is thought ready for bottling and sale. Though those with blood and money have no shame about it, and seek to educate their families and hold their proper places at court, in L'Agnace it is still the land where the honor lies. Too much flaunting of University educations, or of the trappings and pretensions of city living are liable to earn the scorn of the people working the land, and for most L'Agnacites, it is honoring both them and Anael's legacy that they would rather do. At least outwardly.

Noble Census

 * Duchy of Somerville: Adorabella Somerville
 * Comte of Angoumois: Jessamine Somerville
 * Viscomte of Limoges: House Courcel - Available 
 * Barony of Couzeix: House Courcel - Available 
 * Barony of Aureil: House Somerville - Available 
 * Viscomte of Tersannes: House Somerville - Available 
 * Barony of Mortemart: House Somerville - Available 
 * Barony of Chaptelat: House Somerville - Available 
 * Marquisate of Bretel: Laurine Bretel - Available as Pregen
 * Viscomte of Heuze: House Bretel - Available 
 * Barony of Niort: House Bretel - Available 
 * Barony of Poitiers: House Bretel - Available 
 * Viscomte of Gueret: House Bretel - Available 
 * Barony of Bellac: House Bretel - Available 
 * Barony of Linards: House Bretel - Available 
 * Comte of Poitou: Larkin Somerville
 * Viscomte of Etagnac: House Somerville - Available 
 * Barony of Chabanais: House Somerville - Available 
 * Barony of Foret: House Somerville - Available 
 * Viscomte of Trente: Ranier Trente
 * Barony of Velleches: Gaston Trente
 * Barony of Rochefort: House Trente - Available 
 * Comte of Belfours: Alistair Belfours
 * Viscomte of Lauthiers: House Belfours - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Savigné: Alexander Belfours
 * Barony of Lombelon: House Belfours - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Lhommaize: House Belfours - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Dienne: House Belfours - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Civaux: House Belfours - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Sovereign Duchy of Chalasse: Serafin Lionel Chalasse
 * Comte of Montravel: House Chalasse - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Conceze: House Chalasse - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Soudaine: House Chalasse - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Aulaire: House Chalasse - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Ambrugeat: House Chalasse - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Meymac: House Chalasse - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Pestour: House Chalasse - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Comte of Chalais: House Chalais - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Uzerche: House Chalais - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Lubersac: House Chalais - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Ayen: House Chalais - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Gaillarde: House Chalais - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Objat: House Chalais - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Cosnac: House Chalais - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Comte of Montpellier: House Chalasse - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Clavieres: House Courcel - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Labrousse: House Chalasse - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Salins: House Chalasse - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Arundel: House Arundel - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Montvert: House Arundel - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Parlan: House Arundel - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Marquisate of Labarre: House Labarre - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Mourjou: House Labarre - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Aurillac: House Labarre - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Espalion: House Labarre - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Viscomte of Figeac: House Labarre - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Rodez: House Labarre - <font color="#7A272F">Available 
 * Barony of Cahors: House Labarre - <font color="#7A272F">Available