The Villain’s Ride
The The Villian’s Ride is an attempt to push the Curtain of Night forwards, expanding the size of the Dark Lands and protecting Orrish from the perils of the Sun-Bane of Helca.
The modern age is heavily defined by the clash of faiths in the “Affray of Darkness and Light” in which it can have a significant impact.
Villains Ride Route
The route stretches from the Black Fens in the south, to the Grand Duchy of Rhyl in the north. The usual route is through the Towerlands, across the chasm in its depths, through Vale Evander and across the plains, through the Fahyl Forest and between Umbak and Fandelok, through The Saelish – try to find/pay homage to the fortress of Hungerdouse. From there, follow the Beyne River until the Tolkisson Range, then out through the Valley of Sighs.
Attempt: To Those who can can sense primeval, primordial or a strong divine or good presence, attempting it is like sending out a challenge. The awareness of it happening is initially felt both those able to perceive a slight disturbance, and once it is enjoined, it can be felt by all manner of entities and beings that have abilities making them receptive to sensing such strong good/evil intents.
Impact: Expands the Curtain of Night by about 500sq km if fully successful. It typically does so in areas where the forces of darkness are pushing or have moved in force to its very edge.
Chronicle/Facts of the Event
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Trivial Outcome / Very Easy Difficulty & Pervasive Knowledge
Information Sources: Mundane Reference | Associated Phenomenology Only | Specific Lore
For those native to or long-dwelling in the region, ALL Common Knowledge may be Pervasive.
Rumors About the Locale
Rhyl Formative Events
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Rhyl Formative Events
CY 7007 The area of North Gate Garrison freed & The Red March created; Money, supplies, armaments, and manpower flow into the north to fight the Lich Lords.
CY 6514 The Grand Duchy of Rhyl is created by the High King. In exchange for the resources and organization that can be brought to bear against the now organized undead armies, the lands become part of the High King's domain.
CY 6909 The Fall of the Grand Barony of Altair from a curse by the Lich Lords. The main passage of troops and supplies from the hinterlands and nfar north to the The Grand Duchy of Rhyl is sacked by an undead army led by a ghoul king.
CY 5980 The Kingdoms of old Rhylan united settled as a single Kingdom of Rhyl to fight the Lich Lords drive south. After centuries of warfare between territories and races, the common cause of the threat to the north secures a lasting peace.
> For 3000 years, the Kingdoms of old Rhylan was the primary form of Rulership in the territory of the current Grand Duchy.
CY 5580 Fall of Dundaria in the North - Frostfang spreads, the Lich Lord power rises. Hordes of the undead, fortunately disorganized (at first), sweep south and west from the heart of old Dundaria.
CY 2330's Fall of East / Rise of the Dark Lands (Orrishai Abandoned); Refugees flee - some cross the Tolkisson Mountain Range into the 'Lands of Rhylan' that would become the Kingdoms of old Rhylan and finally.
CY 1000 (Approximately) The Dragon of Rhyl is killed and its influence ends in the area around the Great Forest of Rhyl and the surrounding territories.
Simple Outcome / Easy Difficulty & Common Knowledge
For those native to or long-dwelling in the region, ALL Common Knowledge may be Pervasive.
Rare Knowledge / Very Hard Difficulty
The Villian’s Ride often begins (rather than ends) in The Grand Duchy of Rhyl at the mysterious Houska Castle and trigger the walk west of the Curtain of Night. This way is easier when coming from a place of great cover – though the mysterious castle, Ilbarsi warriors, and patrols are constantly on the look out. The Justicars of Umbak in the Grand Duchy of Rhyl are one of the few who can sense this attempt as the participants near. This is another reason they are so prevalent there, outside of Umbak. The Congregation of the Sightless (of Malek) is also able to sense this, as is the riders of Har Cunetha (which is why the whims of the riders are indulged more often than not).