Agder - Revision history

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 [[File:Agder.jpg|right|700px|thumb|'''Farsund''']]
-'''The Count of Agder''' is a [[Human Race & Physiology|human]] province within the Kingdom of [[Denmark and Norway]], located in southern Norway, along the Skagerrak coast, directly north of Denmark.  It lies between Rogaland to the west and [[Lenglin]] to the northeast. The region faces the North Sea and Skagerrak Strait, providing natural access to maritime [[Trade|trade routes]] and making it a key point of contact between Norway and Denmark.  In area, it is 6,346 sq.m., with a population of 16,111.
+'''The Count of Agder''' is a [[Human Race & Physiology|human]] province within the Kingdom of [[Denmark and Norway]], located in southern Norway, along the Skagerrak coast, directly north of Denmark.  It lies between [[Rogaland]] to the west and [[Lenglin]] to the east. The region faces the North Sea and Skagerrak Strait, providing natural access to maritime [[Trade|trade routes]] and making it a key point of contact between Norway and Denmark.  In area, it is 6,346 sq.m., with a population of 16,111.
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 Traditionally, the region was known as ''Agdesiden''.  It was once a part of [[The Kingdom of Lenglin]], a gnomish realm that held sway over the rugged southern reaches of Norway.  It's cultural identity arises from it's position on the frontier between the sea and the inland, shaped by centuries of interaction, both peaceful and hostile, with Lenglin.  Agder is somewhat more isolated, rugged and reliant on trade rather than large-scale farming. The settlements in Agder developed around natural fortifications, fjord trade routes and old Lenglinian pathways.

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	'''Fishing''' takes place in the winter, during the cod spawning season; skrei cod is most abundant; some herring, pollock and haddock is caught. Smaller fish, such as whiting, smelt, and sand eels, are frequently taken with nets and used for bait. These are slated and dried for long-term storage and trade, much of it heading to Denmark, Holland and Germanic ports. '''Lobsters''' are plentiful, caught in shallow, rocky waters using woven traps or hand gathering. They are mostly consumed locally by coastal communities, but as they cannot be preserved, they are shipped short distances of a day, across the [[Kattegat]] or to [[Akershus]]. '''Mackerel''' is the most important catch, taken in the spring and summer months when large schools migrate nearshore. Fisherfolk use drift nets, handlines, and seines to catch them in large quantities. Surplus is barrelled and shipped short distances, because mackerel spoils quickly.		'''Fishing''' takes place in the winter, during the cod spawning season; skrei cod is most abundant; some herring, pollock and haddock is caught. Smaller fish, such as whiting, smelt, and sand eels, are frequently taken with nets and used for bait. These are slated and dried for long-term storage and trade, much of it heading to Denmark, Holland and Germanic ports. '''Lobsters''' are plentiful, caught in shallow, rocky waters using woven traps or hand gathering. They are mostly consumed locally by coastal communities, but as they cannot be preserved, they are shipped short distances of a day, across the [[Kattegat]] or to [[Akershus]]. '''Mackerel''' is the most important catch, taken in the spring and summer months when large schools migrate nearshore. Fisherfolk use drift nets, handlines, and seines to catch them in large quantities. Surplus is barrelled and shipped short distances, because mackerel spoils quickly.

		+	== Map ==
		+	Hexes shown are [[6-mile Hex Map\|6.67 miles per hex]]. Thicker maps indicate reliable, posted, defined borders; dotted lines show undefined, "soft" borders through wilderness.

−	[[~~Category~~: ~~Places in Norway~~]][[Category: ~~Map Pending~~]]	+	[[File:Agder (map).jpg\|center\|999px\|thumb]]
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		+	[[Category: Places in Norway]]

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 In 1650, Agder remains a rugged, somewhat isolated county, still marked by its historical ties to Lenglin but now firmly under Danish-Norwegian rule. While it had been drawn into the political and military struggles of the larger kingdom, its local traditions, maritime culture and frontier resilience continue to shape its identity as a land distinct from both Norway's heartlands and Denmark's centers of power.
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 :* '''Flekkefjord''' sits at the head of a deep, narrow fjord, providing a sheltered harbor that makes it an attractive stop for trading vessels and fishing boats.  A toll station has been established here to control smuggling and collect duties on imports and exports, as the cliffs and hills around the fjord offer excellent concealment for smugglers.
 :* '''Kristiansand''' is a coastal town, strategically positioned where the Otra River meets the Skagerrak. King Christian IV officially reorganised the settlement in 1641, rebuilding the roads to create a grid-based street system, with fortifications for defense.  The town is bustling with fisherfolk, merchants, craftsmen, Danish officials and soldiers, with Lutheran churches and market squares serving as focal points of daily life.  There is much resentment of the heavy taxation and the presence of foreign officials, as the townfolk sees them as distant rulers who rarely understand the realities of life here.

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 :* '''Flekkefjord''' sits at the head of a deep, narrow fjord, providing a sheltered harbor that makes it an attractive stop for trading vessels and fishing boats.  A toll station has been established here to control smuggling and collect duties on imports and exports, as the cliffs and hills around the fjord offer excellent concealment for smugglers.
 :* '''Kristiansand''' is a coastal town, strategically positioned where the Otra River meets the Skagerrak. King Christian IV officially reorganised the settlement in 1641, rebuilding the roads to create a grid-based street system, with fortifications for defense.  The town is bustling with fisherfolk, merchants, craftsmen, Danish officials and soldiers, with Lutheran churches and market squares serving as focal points of daily life.  There is much resentment of the heavy taxation and the presence of foreign officials, as the townfolk sees them as distant rulers who rarely understand the realities of life here.
 :: Thick forests of pine and birch stretch inland, providing timber for construction and fuel, while the nearby Otra River flows steadily, supplying fresh water and an easy route for inland transport. Built along a sandy coastline, with strong embankments and wooden piers protecting it from storm surges and rough seas, many buildings are constructed from timber with steeply pitched roofs to withstand heavy rain and coastal winds. A large wooden church, located on the town's main square, serves as the key landmark for both spiritual life and community governance. Despite its growing importance, Kristiansand remains vulnerable to fires and storms, its wooden buildings tightly packed within the city's protective embankments.

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	:* '''Kristiansand''' is a coastal town, strategically positioned where the Otra River meets the Skagerrak. King Christian IV officially reorganised the settlement in 1641, rebuilding the roads to create a grid-based street system, with fortifications for defense. The town is bustling with fisherfolk, merchants, craftsmen, Danish officials and soldiers, with Lutheran churches and market squares serving as focal points of daily life. There is much resentment of the heavy taxation and the presence of foreign officials, as the townfolk sees them as distant rulers who rarely understand the realities of life here.		:* '''Kristiansand''' is a coastal town, strategically positioned where the Otra River meets the Skagerrak. King Christian IV officially reorganised the settlement in 1641, rebuilding the roads to create a grid-based street system, with fortifications for defense. The town is bustling with fisherfolk, merchants, craftsmen, Danish officials and soldiers, with Lutheran churches and market squares serving as focal points of daily life. There is much resentment of the heavy taxation and the presence of foreign officials, as the townfolk sees them as distant rulers who rarely understand the realities of life here.

		+	[[File:Kristiansand.jpg\|left\|350px\|thumb\|'''Kristiansand'']]
	:: Thick forests of pine and birch stretch inland, providing timber for construction and fuel, while the nearby Otra River flows steadily, supplying fresh water and an easy route for inland transport. Built along a sandy coastline, with strong embankments and wooden piers protecting it from storm surges and rough seas, many buildings are constructed from timber with steeply pitched roofs to withstand heavy rain and coastal winds. A large wooden church, located on the town's main square, serves as the key landmark for both spiritual life and community governance. Despite its growing importance, Kristiansand remains vulnerable to fires and storms, its wooden buildings tightly packed within the city's protective embankments.		:: Thick forests of pine and birch stretch inland, providing timber for construction and fuel, while the nearby Otra River flows steadily, supplying fresh water and an easy route for inland transport. Built along a sandy coastline, with strong embankments and wooden piers protecting it from storm surges and rough seas, many buildings are constructed from timber with steeply pitched roofs to withstand heavy rain and coastal winds. A large wooden church, located on the town's main square, serves as the key landmark for both spiritual life and community governance. Despite its growing importance, Kristiansand remains vulnerable to fires and storms, its wooden buildings tightly packed within the city's protective embankments.

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−	[[Category: Places in Norway]][[Category: ~~Incomplete~~]]	+	[[Category: Places in Norway]][[Category: Map Pending]]

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 | colspan="2"|'''DEN/Agder - Kristiansand''' || '''15,316''' || '''8''' || '''1''' || '''1''' || '''1''' || '''1''' || '''2''' || '''1''' || '''1'''
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-| Agder || province || 15,316 || '''0''' || – || – || – || – || – || – || –
+| Agder || province || 15,316 || '''0''' || – || 1 || – || – || 1 || – || –
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-| Kristiansand || market || – || '''8''' || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 1 || 1
+| Kristiansand || market || – || '''8''' || 1 || – || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1
 |}
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	:* '''Mandal''' is situated at the mouth of the Mandal River; the village is built along the riverbanks and sheltered inlets, with a natural harbour framed by rocky coastline and sandy beach. The river provides a steady supply of fresh water and serves as an inland transport route, while the nearby coastline allows for fishing and ship access.		:* '''Mandal''' is situated at the mouth of the Mandal River; the village is built along the riverbanks and sheltered inlets, with a natural harbour framed by rocky coastline and sandy beach. The river provides a steady supply of fresh water and serves as an inland transport route, while the nearby coastline allows for fishing and ship access.
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		+	== Exports ==
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		+	\|+Agder Exports
		+	! rowspan="2"\|Source (pop.) !! rowspan="2"\|Feature<br>Type !! rowspan="2"; style="writing-mode: vertical-lr; text-align: center;"\|Population !! colspan="8"\|[[References]]
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		+	! style="writing-mode: vertical-lr; text-align: center;"\|total ref.!! style="writing-mode: vertical-lr; text-align: center;"\|markets !! style="writing-mode: vertical-lr; text-align: center;"\|spruce !! style="writing-mode: vertical-lr; text-align: center;"\|shipbuilding !! style="writing-mode: vertical-lr; text-align: center;"\|coppersmithing !! style="writing-mode: vertical-lr; text-align: center;"\|fish !! style="writing-mode: vertical-lr; text-align: center;"\|lobsters !! style="writing-mode: vertical-lr; text-align: center;"\|mackerel
		+	\|-
		+	\| colspan="2"\|'''DEN/Agder - Kristiansand''' \|\| '''15,316''' \|\| '''8''' \|\| '''1''' \|\| '''1''' \|\| '''1''' \|\| '''1''' \|\| '''2''' \|\| '''1''' \|\| '''1'''
		+	\|-
		+	\| Agder \|\| province \|\| 15,316 \|\| '''0''' \|\| – \|\| – \|\| – \|\| – \|\| – \|\| – \|\| –
		+	\|-
		+	\| Kristiansand \|\| market \|\| – \|\| '''8''' \|\| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 2 \|\| 1 \|\| 1
		+	\|}

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