The Kingdom of Orlean is the third-largest country on the continent of Eressea. The King or Queen of Orlean (they have had both) rules over numerous vassals who pledge their loyalty and agree to come to the monarch's aid when called. Each vassal is required to provide a set number of soldiers every year to serve in the army. The monarch maintains a small force that is personally loyal to them. 

Orlean has been engaged in southward expansion over the past several decades, seeking to enlarge their territorial claims. The conflict with Lagash has been costly both in terms of gold and in lives. Rumors say that the crown has acquired a great deal of debt in order to finance this war.