Valin Royal Navy
Synopsis
A shipwright’s guild in royal colors, quietly building the Crown’s strength one hull at a time.
What People Know
Despite its name, the Valin Royal Navy is less a fleet and more an industrial arm of the Crown. Its primary purpose is the construction, refitting, and sale of ships—warships, escorts, and hardened merchant vessels—bringing steady coin into the royal coffers.
Naval patrols are rare. Shipyards are not.
The Navy maintains docks, dryyards, and craftsmen whose work is recognized across the coast for durability rather than elegance.
Goals
Public
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Build and sell ships on behalf of the Crown
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Provide shore support and escorts for merchant vessels
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Generate revenue for the Kingdom through shipbuilding
Private
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Strengthen the maritime defenses of the Kingdom of Valin quietly
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Prepare infrastructure for rapid militarization if needed
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Avoid provoking rivals by appearing aggressive
Valin prefers to look unprepared—until it isn’t.
Headquarters
- Royal Dockyards – A secured shipyard complex within the Valinport docks
Key Members
- Admiral Argenta Gildermont – Courteous, perceptive, and far more capable than she lets on
Values
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Security
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Stability
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Preparation without spectacle
Anathema
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Chaos
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Disruption of dock operations
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Anything that threatens ship production
Reputation
Seen as respectable, dull, and safely bureaucratic.
Dockworkers view them with suspicion.
Merchants trust their hulls—even if they mistrust their motives.