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Helmsdeep was a militaristic kingdom founded in 0AC at the start of the Second Era by King Mercenary.  
{{Infobox country
|micronation =        <!--yes if a micronation-->
|conventional_long_name = Kingdom of Helmsdeep
|native_name =        <!--Country's name (usually full name) in its native language, hence in italics (double quotemarks)-->
|common_name =        Kingdom of Helmsdeep
|status =            <!--Status of country, especially useful for micronations-->
|image_flag =        <!--e.g. Flag of country.svg-->
|alt_flag =          <!--alt text for flag (text shown when pointer hovers over flag)-->
|flag_border =        <!--set to no to disable border around the flag-->
|flag_footnote =      <!--optional reference or footnote for the flag caption-->
|image_flag2 =        <!--e.g. Second-flag of country.svg-->
|alt_flag2 =          <!--alt text for second flag-->
|flag2_border =      <!--set to no to disable border around the flag-->
|image_coat =        <!--e.g. Coat of arms of country.svg-->
|alt_coat =          <!--alt text for coat of arms-->
|symbol_type =        <!--emblem, seal, etc (if not a coat of arms)-->
|symbol_footnote =    <!--optional reference or footnote for the symbol caption-->
|national_motto =    <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists-->
|englishmotto =      <!--TEAP "STRENGTH ABOVE ALL"-->
|national_anthem =    <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists-->
|royal_anthem =      <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists-->
|other_symbol_type =  <!--Use if a further symbol exists, e.g. hymn-->
|other_symbol =
|image_map =          <!--e.g. LocationCountry.svg-->
|loctext =            <!--text description of location of country-->
|alt_map =            <!--alt text for map-->
|map_caption =        <!--Caption to place below map-->
|image_map2 =        <!--Another map, if required-->
|alt_map2 =          <!--alt text for second map-->
|map_caption2 =      <!--Caption to place below second map-->
|capital =            [[Helmsdeep]]
|capital2 =         
|coordinates =        <!-- Coordinates for capital, using {{tl|coord}} -->
|largest_city =      capital
|largest_settlement_type = <!--Type of settlement if largest settlement not a city-->
|largest_settlement =
|official_languages =
*Riverlandish
*Low Riverlandish
|national_languages = <!--Country/territory-wide languages recognised but not necessarily in country/territory-wide law, etc-->
|regional_languages = <!--Languages recognised or associated with particular regions within the country/territory-->
|languages_type =    <!--Use to specify a further type of language, if not official, national or regional-->
|languages =          <!--Languages of the further type-->
|languages_sub =      <!--Is this further type of language a sub-item of the previous non-sub type? ("yes" or "no")-->
|languages2_type =    <!--Another further type of language-->
|languages2 =        <!--Languages of this second further type-->
|languages2_sub =    <!--Is the second alternative type of languages a sub-item of the previous non-sub type? ("yes" or "no")-->
|ethnic_groups =      Helmser (Would later become the following:)
*Camurian
*Heartlander
*Alcanzari
|ethnic_groups_year = <!--Year of ethnic groups data (if provided) or use to place a <ref>-->
|religion =          <!--Religion-->
|demonym =            Helmsers
|government_type =    Autocratic direct monarchy
|leader_title1 =      King
|leader_name1 = Mercenary Hurdræber
|leader_title2 =     
|leader_name2 =
|leader_title3 =     
|leader_title14 =      <!--(up to 14 distinct leaders may be included)-->
|leader_name14 =
|legislature =       
|upper_house =       
|lower_house =       
|sovereignty_type = 
|sovereignty_note =
|established_event1 = Formation of the Kingdom
|established_date1 =  Second Era
|established_event2 = End of the Kingdom during the Great Grief
|established_date2 =  Second Era
|established_event3 =
|established_date3 = 
|established_event4 =
|established_date4 = 
|established_event5 =
|established_date5 = 
|established_event6 =
|established_date6 =  <!--......-->
|established_event9 = <!--(up to nine distinct events may be included)-->
|established_date9 =
|area_rank = 1
|area_magnitude =
|area =              <!--Major area size (in [[Template:convert]] either km2 or sqmi first)-->
|area_km2 =          <!--Major area size (in square km)-->
|area_sq_mi =        <!--Area in square mi (requires area_km2)-->
|area_footnote =      <!--Optional footnote for area-->
|percent_water =
|area_label =        <!--Label under "Area" (default is "Total")-->
|area_label2 =        <!--Label below area_label (optional)-->
|area_data2 =        <!--Text after area_label2 (optional)-->
|population_estimate =
|population_estimate_rank = 1
|population_estimate_year = 2017
|population_census =
|population_census_year =
|population_density_km2 =
|population_density_sq_mi =
|population_density_rank =
|nummembers =        <!--An alternative to population for micronation-->
|GDP_PPP =                    <!--(Gross Domestic Product from Purchasing Power Parity)-->
|GDP_PPP_rank = 1
|GDP_PPP_year =
|GDP_PPP_per_capita =
|GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank =
|GDP_nominal =
|GDP_nominal_rank = 1
|GDP_nominal_year =
|GDP_nominal_per_capita =
|GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank =
|Gini =                        <!--(Gini measure of income inequality; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 100)-->
|Gini_ref =                    <!--(for any ref/s to associate with Gini number)-->
|Gini_rank =
|Gini_year =
|HDI_year =          <!-- Please use the year to which the data refers, not the publication year-->
|HDI =                <!--(Human Development Index; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 1)-->
|HDI_change =        <!--increase/decrease/steady; rank change from previous year-->
|HDI_rank =
|HDI_ref =            <!--(for any ref/s to associate with HDI number)-->
|currency =          Diamonds
|currency_code =     
|time_zone =          <!--e.g. GMT, PST, AST, etc, etc (wikilinked if possible)-->
|utc_offset =        <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
|time_zone_DST =      <!--Link to DST (Daylight Saving Time) used, otherwise leave empty-->
|utc_offset_DST =    <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
|DST_note =         
|antipodes =          <!--Place/s exactly on the opposite side of the world to country/territory-->
|date_format =        <!--numeric dates (dd-mm-yyyy, yyyy.mm.dd, etc) plus era (CE, AD, AH, etc)-->
|drives_on =          <!--"right" or "left" (side of road)-->
|cctld =              <!--Internet country code top-level domain identifier (e.g. [[.br]], [[.de]], etc)
|iso3166code =        <!--Use to override default from common_name parameter above; omit using "omit".-->
|calling_code =      <!--e.g. [[+1]], [[+531]], [[+44]], etc-->
|patron_saint =      <!--Use patron_saints for multiple-->
|image_map3 =        <!--Optional third map position, e.g. for use with reference to footnotes below it-->
|alt_map3 =          <!--alt text for third map position-->
|footnote_a =        <!--For any footnote <sup>a</sup> used above-->
|footnote_b =        <!--For any footnote <sup>b</sup> used above-->
<!--......-->
|footnote_h =        <!--For any footnote <sup>h</sup> used above-->
|footnotes =          <!--For any generic non-numbered footnotes-->
}}{{Infobox monarchy
| royal_title        = King
| realm              = Helmsdeep
| native_name        = <!-- Optional. -->
| border            = feudal
| coatofarms        = <!-- Optional. Just the image name, no File: or Image: coding. -->
| coatofarms_article = <!-- Required if {{{coatofarms}}} field is used. -->
| coatofarms_link    = <!-- Optional. If {{{coatofarms}}} field is used. -->
| type              = other1
                            Accepted values: commonwealth / non-commonwealth / other /
                                            other1 / other2 / other3 / other4 / saudi
                            commonwealth: Imperial Majesty,
                            non-commonwealth: Imperial Majesty,
                            other: Imperial Majesty,
                            other1: Imperial Majesty,
                            other2: Highness,
                            other3: Royal Highness,
                            other4: Serene Highness,
                            saudi: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques -->
| his/her            = his
| image              = <!-- Optional. Just the image name, no File: or Image: coding -->
| caption            = <!-- Optional. -->
| incumbent          = None. Kingdom extinct.
| incumbentsince    =
| other              = <!-- Optional. Other caption below incumbent's name instead of enthronement date. -->
| image2            = <!-- Optional. Just the image name, no File: or Image: coding -->
| caption2          = <!-- Optional. -->
| incumbent2        = <!-- Optional. for a co-principality -->
| incumbent2since    = <!-- Optional. Enthronement date. -->
| other2            = <!-- Optional. Other caption below co-incumbent's name instead of enthronement date. -->
| heir_apparent      = None. Royal House extinct due to the Great Grief
| heir_presumptive  = None
| first_monarch      = Mercenary Hurdræber
| last_monarch      = Mercenary Hurdræber
| formation          = Second Era
| abolition          = <!-- Optional. -->
| residence          = Sverdpalass Castle
| appointer          = <!-- Optional. -->
| pretender          = <!-- Optional. -->
| website            = <!-- Optional. -->
}}The Kingdom of Helmsdeep was a Minecraftian Kingdom located in the continent of Westeria, founded shortly after the Kingdom of Kythira during the Second Era.  


After coming out of the War of Two Kings victorious, Helmsdeep became the dominant force in Minecraftia until the end of the Second Era, when during the Great Grief King Whazajottom of Redstonia stabbed Helmsdeep in the back, destroying most of the kingdom and leading King Mercenary into a trap, killing him.  
The King of Helmsdeep was originally from the Spawnlands. Helmsdeep was a great power for most of its existence. Existing during the chaotic times of the Second Era it eventually fell during the Great Grief due to betrayal by the Von Roterstein family, who ruled the Kingdom of Redstonia.


Helmsdeep during its prosperous period was a nation with a extreme focus on military strength, prohibiting any signs of weakness in either themselves or their allies. This military tradition today still remains in in the Province of Valyria and the Province of the Reach, due to the influences of the former Helmsdeep colony of Marsadini - today known as Lannisport. It was known for massive expansion southwards, building at the time the biggest cities and buildings the world had ever seen, and displaying their wealth in the form of two giant diamond swords in front of the royal palace and throne room. Today this building is used as a headquarters for the Mercenary Bank, but the swords still remain.  
==History==
The Kingdom of Helmsdeep was established by Lord Mercenary of House Hurdræber. It originated as a castle build on top of the Helms Mountains, which would later become the Sverdpalass Castle. Crowning himself King, the new ruler would soon come into conflict with the Kingdom of Kythira, located north of the Valley Lands, a large valley in between the two kingdoms, with both sides claiming the Valley Lands as their sovereign territory.  


To finance this expansion, the Kingdom during its founding used to trade with the Spawnlands - today known as the Riverlands. However, fearing that the influx of wealth would allow Helmsdeep to become the most powerful kingdom in Minecraftia, Kythira set up strict sanctions. This however backfired, leading to Helmsdeep holding raids on the Spawnlands that would only end after the Great Grief destroyed most of the known world.
Helmsdeep soon became focused on raids as a means of income, first raiding the Kingdom of Kythira multiple times until they submitted after the War of Valley Lands, which saw the destruction of the Helmsdeep fleet and a blockade of their riverways into the Narrow Sea. However, secret tunnels under the Valley Lands ultimately allowed several Helmsdeep raiders to break into the Kythiran capital and destroy several buildings, including the world's first public library, which resulted in the Kythiran Kingdom capitulating.  


Fleeing these raids were a small band of refugees under Whazajottom, who would eventually settle on the Peninsula of Peril, founding the Kingdom of Redstonia, crowning Whazajottom as their king.  
Afterwards the Helmsdeep raiders focused their attention on the heavily populated but unprotected Spawnlands. This would ultimately result in Lord Whazajottom Von Roterstein to emigrate east to escape the raids together with a small party, where upon discovering the Peninsula of Peril on the Narrow Sea they would establish the Kingdom of Redstonia.  


At the end of the Second Era, with Kythira at the verge of collapse and Redstonia as an ally producing weaponary, Helmsdeep decided to conquer the known world alltogether. However, after succesfully taking both Kythira and the Spawnlands, forcing the remaining Kythirans and their King to flee north into the dense forrests to a bunker they had construted earlier, Redstonia blew up most of the Helmsdeep capital, trapping King Mercenary in the destruction, killing him. Without his leadership nor the wealth of Helmsdeep which was raided by Redstonia whilst Helmsdeep was occupied in the Spawnlands, the Kingdom almost immediately collapsed.
The Kingdom of Redstonia soon became trusted allies of the Kingdom of Helmsdeep. In order to allow contact between the two nations, the city of Marsadini was constructed by Helmsdeep to evade the Kythiran blockades, with Redstonia colonizing several smaller towns around Marsadini.  


Instead of a Helmsdeep Empire under a blue crossed banner, only ashes remained until Kythira returned in the third era, taking over the ruins of the former kingdom and rebuilding it, uniting the old Helmsdeep capital with the former Kythiran capital, to form what is today the Imperial City.
In order to form a unified front against the Spawnlands, the Redstone Alliance was founded, a military union between the Kythiran, Redstonian and Helmsdeep Kingdoms.  
 
 
 
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Latest revision as of 18:46, 7 November 2019

Kingdom of Helmsdeep
Capital
and
Helmsdeep
Official languages
  • Riverlandish
  • Low Riverlandish
Ethnic groups

Helmser (Would later become the following:)

  • Camurian
  • Heartlander
  • Alcanzari
Demonym Helmsers
Government Autocratic direct monarchy
• King
Mercenary Hurdræber
Establishment
• Formation of the Kingdom
Second Era
• End of the Kingdom during the Great Grief
Second Era
Currency Diamonds
King of Helmsdeep
Incumbent
None. Kingdom extinct.
Details
Style his Majesty
Heir apparent None. Royal House extinct due to the Great Grief
Heir presumptive None
First monarch Mercenary Hurdræber
Last monarch Mercenary Hurdræber
Formation Second Era
Residence Sverdpalass Castle

The Kingdom of Helmsdeep was a Minecraftian Kingdom located in the continent of Westeria, founded shortly after the Kingdom of Kythira during the Second Era.

The King of Helmsdeep was originally from the Spawnlands. Helmsdeep was a great power for most of its existence. Existing during the chaotic times of the Second Era it eventually fell during the Great Grief due to betrayal by the Von Roterstein family, who ruled the Kingdom of Redstonia.

History

The Kingdom of Helmsdeep was established by Lord Mercenary of House Hurdræber. It originated as a castle build on top of the Helms Mountains, which would later become the Sverdpalass Castle. Crowning himself King, the new ruler would soon come into conflict with the Kingdom of Kythira, located north of the Valley Lands, a large valley in between the two kingdoms, with both sides claiming the Valley Lands as their sovereign territory.

Helmsdeep soon became focused on raids as a means of income, first raiding the Kingdom of Kythira multiple times until they submitted after the War of Valley Lands, which saw the destruction of the Helmsdeep fleet and a blockade of their riverways into the Narrow Sea. However, secret tunnels under the Valley Lands ultimately allowed several Helmsdeep raiders to break into the Kythiran capital and destroy several buildings, including the world's first public library, which resulted in the Kythiran Kingdom capitulating.

Afterwards the Helmsdeep raiders focused their attention on the heavily populated but unprotected Spawnlands. This would ultimately result in Lord Whazajottom Von Roterstein to emigrate east to escape the raids together with a small party, where upon discovering the Peninsula of Peril on the Narrow Sea they would establish the Kingdom of Redstonia.

The Kingdom of Redstonia soon became trusted allies of the Kingdom of Helmsdeep. In order to allow contact between the two nations, the city of Marsadini was constructed by Helmsdeep to evade the Kythiran blockades, with Redstonia colonizing several smaller towns around Marsadini.

In order to form a unified front against the Spawnlands, the Redstone Alliance was founded, a military union between the Kythiran, Redstonian and Helmsdeep Kingdoms.