Seneran Royal Navy

    The Seneran Royal Navy is the maritime force of [Senera] (@/locations/senera.md), responsible for protecting its waters, enforcing the Treaty of Turain, and maintaining control over trade routes in the Sarmatian Sea.

    Command Structure 🔗

    Lord High Admiral 🔗

    • Currently: Lord Aldric Surrata
    • Hereditary position of House Surrata
    • Seat: The Admiralty's Helm, Surrey-on-the-Brams
    • Commands through the Admiralty Board

    The Admiralty Board 🔗

    Senior Members 🔗

    • Lord High Admiral (Chair)
    • Vice Admiral of the Sarmatian Sea
      • Currently: Vice Admiral Sir Marcus Ketherling
      • (Younger son of House Ketherling, earned rank through service)
    • Vice Admiral of the Northeast
      • Currently: Vice Admiral Lady Elena Surrata
      • (Younger sister of Lord High Admiral, commands defensive fleet)
    • Vice Admiral of Rivers
      • Currently: Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Bramwick
      • (Second son of House Bramwick, specializes in river warfare)

    Junior Members 🔗

    • Rear Admiral of Port Surrey
      • Currently: Rear Admiral Lord James Surrata
      • (Heir to House Surrata, training in naval command)
    • Rear Admiral of Coastal Defense
      • Currently: Rear Admiral Sir William Skelwick
      • (Third son of House Skelwick, earned rank through service)
    • Master of Naval Construction
      • Currently: Master Shipwright Sir Henry Malterdale
      • (Commoner elevated through expertise)

    Notable Command Traditions 🔗

    • Lord High Admiral position hereditary with House Surrata
    • Vice Admiral positions based on merit and experience
    • Noble houses may place younger sons in naval service
    • Commoners can rise to high rank through proven ability
    • Mixed system balances tradition with effectiveness

    Fleet Organization 🔗

    The Navy maintains several types of vessels for different maritime roles:

    Main Battle Fleet 🔗

    Large warships operating in the Sarmatian Sea and major trade routes:

    • Ships of the line
    • Heavy frigates
    • Armed merchantmen
    • Supply vessels

    Patrol Vessels 🔗

    Smaller craft for coastal and river operations:

    • River patrol sloops
    • Customs enforcement cutters
    • Armed pilot boats
    • Fast pursuit vessels

    Fleet Commands 🔗

    Sarmatian Fleet 🔗

    The Navy's largest formation, commanded by the Vice Admiral of the Sarmatian Sea. Based primarily in Port Surrey, this fleet enforces the Treaty of Turain and maintains Seneran dominance over Sarmatian trade routes:

    • Treaty enforcement operations
    • Major naval presence
    • Merchant convoy protection
    • Foreign port diplomacy
    • Anti-piracy operations

    Northeastern Fleet 🔗

    Under the Vice Admiral of the Northeast, operating from the northeastern bay [name to be determined]. This fleet faces the largely unexplored eastern ocean, focusing on:

    • Coastal defense against unknown threats
    • Storm warning system maintenance
    • Search and rescue operations
    • Limited exploration missions
    • Weather monitoring stations
    • Protection of fishing fleets
    • Monitoring of eastern waters

    Rivers Command 🔗

    Led by the Vice Admiral of Rivers, headquartered in Port Surrey with substations throughout Senera's waterways:

    • River patrol operations
    • Customs enforcement
    • Internal waterway security
    • Flood response
    • Ice-breaking duties
    • Pilot services coordination

    Independence Period 🔗

    When the Kalassarian Empire fell in 466 AI, Senera's established maritime traditions and infrastructure allowed it to maintain stability while other regions struggled. The Maidenfeld dynasty emerged during this transition period, building on these naval capabilities.

    Northern Raids and Naval Evolution (c. 550-700 AI) 🔗

    While dealing with piracy in the Sarmatian Sea, Senera faced a different maritime threat: raiders from Carlmark, Iutland, and Fayneland. Their shallow-draft longships could strike anywhere along Senera's northern and eastern coasts, often penetrating deep into river systems before the navy could respond.

    These raids drove significant changes in Seneran naval doctrine:

    • Development of shallow-draft patrol vessels
    • Establishment of coastal warning systems
    • Construction of defended river stations
    • Creation of rapid-response river squadrons
    • Integration of local fishing boats into surveillance networks

    The need to counter both northern raiders and Sarmatian pirates shaped the dual nature of Senera's naval forces: deep-water vessels for open sea operations and lighter craft for coastal and river defense. This versatility would later prove crucial during the Poasan-Apgarian Conflict.

    Anti-Piracy Campaigns (c. 600-800 AI) 🔗

    The collapse of imperial authority led to a surge in piracy across the Sarmatian Sea. Senera, with its strategic position and inherited naval infrastructure, found itself uniquely positioned to address this threat. What began as defensive patrols to protect their own merchant vessels evolved into a broader campaign of maritime security.

    The navy developed specialized tactics during this period:

    • Fast pursuit vessels for shallow-water chase
    • Coordinated patrol patterns
    • Intelligence networks in port cities
    • Rapid response protocols
    • Anti-boarding defenses

    These campaigns not only secured Senera's waters but established them as a defender of legitimate maritime trade, laying the groundwork for their later role as regional naval power.

    Rise to Regional Power 🔗

    Early Naval Development (c. 466-550 AI) 🔗

    Following independence, Senera's initial naval forces were largely ad hoc, combining:

    • Converted merchant vessels
    • Local fishing fleets
    • Coastal patrol boats
    • Harbor defense craft

    Naval facilities during this period shared space with commercial operations, primarily in Port Surrey's original harbor. The Maidenfeld dynasty recognized the need for dedicated naval infrastructure but lacked resources for major development during the post-imperial transition.

    Growing maritime threats and trade interests drove significant organizational changes:

    • Establishment of the Admiralty Board
    • Construction of dedicated naval facilities
    • Development of permanent training programs
    • Creation of standardized vessel classes
    • Initial construction of the Admiralty Dockyards

    This period saw the first true standing fleet, though still limited by the declining availability of magic for large-scale operations.

    Modern Naval Complex (1225-Present) 🔗

    The return of magic in 1225 AI sparked a revolutionary period of development:

    • Integration of magical enhancement in shipbuilding
    • Expansion of the Admiralty Dockyards
    • Development of new tactical capabilities
    • Modernization of training facilities
    • Enhanced communication systems

    The Poasan-Apgarian Conflict (1250-1255 AI) proved these developments crucial, establishing Senera as the premier naval power in the region and leading to their role as enforcers of the Treaty of Turain.