The meeting hall for the Wanderers, lovingly called the Hovel, is nothing short of a pieced together fortress in its own right. Originally the Wanderers used a small one story building as its headquarters, but over the years, they have purchased the surrounding properties, building and renovating until it has become a massive complex of varying levels, alleys, and courtyards. If you are a Wanderer, there is always a place to stay in the myriad of rooms in the Hovel.
Atheles is a large world, filled with diverse people, plants, and animals. It is commonly divided into the four lands, but many kingdoms, empires and wilderness stretch over these common boundaries.
The continent most explored is Atheles. It is divided into the Northlands, Eastlands, Southlands, and Westlands.
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Though there are markets and shops throughout the Ferryport district, the large Market Square dominates the center. It is open day and night, with one merchant replacing another as they take shifts selling their wares.
Led by Betrice Almorrow, the Muddy Bank Ship Company has flourished under her. It had always been one of the smallest merchant companies in the city, but Betrice has aggressively pursued all paths to bigger profits. She has formed many connections in Jaeldor and hopes to open a sister office in the large city.
On Novro 21st, 5704 the Red Guard locked the city of Kowal under martial law.
Due to overt activity of heretics and magic users, the Red Guard declared control over the city. A citywide curfew was instilled, as well as some house to house searches.
The Red guard led massive raids on multiple safehouses of “witches”.
A mass exodus of the city as fear of being declared a heretic spreads though the citizens. The Red Guard struggle with the turmoil in the city as a group, nicknamed the Heroes of Dwarftown, disrupted a ceremony of burning some heretics at the Grey Court. Parts of the city were set on fire, the Baron publicly denouncing the Red Guard, and the apparent death of the Archbishop Gunderlan.
Looking for a safe haven, many flee to Elmhearth, as news of a refugee camp and sanctuary spread.
Small square buildings on the city’s edge were once the grand idea of the city to house newcomers as they settled in the city for jobs. Once they had earned some cash, these newcomers would move to another ward. As the city declined, this became a section of town that was neglected and forgotten. The Tower did not ever tax these dwellings, so they grew and became a ward in their own right. Now people live here to avoid the taxes and oversight of the other wards.
The Undermeet is a rumored market comprised of the worst merchants and darkest wares. People whisper of its existence, though most who brag to have been there cannot, or will not, tell how to get there. If there is something you need that is not sold in the Market District or even the Dirt Market—something vile or unmentionable—the Undermeet is where you get it. It is said it is not always in the same place, and it is not always open, but for contraband, rumored magical artifacts, or worse, the Undermeet is where you go to trade. The Undermeet is not controlled by any factions within the city, or at least no one wants to own up to being a part of such dark or despicable trading.
Country
Government: Military Regional
Economic System: Capitalism with heavy taxes
Population: Moderate, Dense
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Notable Places: Tir (Tyr), Kamric, Harun, Dorn
Cariek, Arun
Ruled by region, sultans. Sultans are appointed from the military. The military is the Vicaries.
Exports : Wine, granite, textiles,
Magic: Open
The good: tolerant of religions, race, and culture. Gender equality
The bad: violent culture. Sports and entertainment are violence oriented. War is a cultural imperative.
Tiren, the Kingdom of the rising sun, dominates the coastal region of the Eastlands. Its vast landscape is populated by many peoples, each governed as a small kingdom ruled by a militarily elected sultan.
The country is rich and its people live in comfort compared to some other regions. Engineering and mathematics are considered as holy as the gods, making cities and towns well designed, clean, and efficient. Laws are fair, but strict, with a constitutionally built judicial and punishment system.
Most of the people are of a darker brown complection, with dark straight hair. They favor light clothing made of silks and linen, though in winter furs and leather are common. The men favor a look with a long mustache, while women favor dark eye make ups and braided hair. All wear large wrapped fabric headpieces, often adorned with silver or gem jewelry.
The culture is healthy, as must have a balanced diet due to well established trade route throughout the realm.
Tyrians are also known for their sailing, and they trade all across Atheles.
From Jarin Plainswalker
Tiren
This Kingdom has formed since the era of Aradan and is quite strong. It controls the access to the sea and has a brisk trade with the Far eastern lands.
Of note, the kingdom of Tiren is the only place in the east that a settlement of Elves live, though the exact location of this city is unknown. The small city is build among the cliffs and views the Inner Sea. This is in honor of Dalimar Gorfiriand, who led the elves against Kaldrath and helped lock him away. The prison was locked by the five Fengal Stones, one of which was given to Dalimar, who then went across the Inner Sea to safe guard the lands of the west.
History
Uthgard is the kingdom of the North East lands of Atheles.
It is currently ruled by a young king, Gundram Baleband, who has aligned himself with the Unelesia Church and the Orovari. The cold winters have left his people starving, and he looks to expand his powers to the South to gain farmlands and taxes.
Region:
Southwest – Duchy of Ornund
Kowal
The northern island kingdom of Vanad’s capital city.
Home of the Northlands Campaign
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