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Befouled Returnment (ended power of the Lich Lords)
Posted on January 14, 2026 in Steel-Realms
The Befouled Returnment is a Powers (wielded and released) of the Lich Lords of Djerduth that radiated from an unknown point is Dundaria when the Lich Lords chained the power of Djerduth for their own using. As the wave of power rolled across the land, it spread through the Earth. It affected the plants and roots and clean water of the area – leeching life from the biological forms that it could – though not killing them, giving power to the Lich Lords.
Bodies in the Earth: It affected bodies long trapped in bogs, cave-ins, and natural accidents – raising them as animations and true undead in rare cases. Over the years as they were uncovered, the quiet remains attacked those uncovering them. They were death with as discovered. The effect pushed under the Earth into the borders of Kaald and Rhyl. It happens very rarely now.
It is believed that it was from a wound Djerduth took in battling his Fate that it sprang.
Nessum Tace (power of Djerduth’s servants)
Posted on January 14, 2026 in Steel-Realms
is one of the Rites and Powers (wielded and invoked) of Djerduth; Using Connexion, holy servants of the Death god Djerduth can cast the will out of a Barrow Wraith, removing the possession of the animation by its spirit.
Powers (wielded and released) of the Lich Lords
Posted on January 14, 2026 in Steel-Realms
Powers (wielded and released) of the Lich Lords of Djerduth are those powers that are currently directly wielded by the Lich Lords, and those that may have been released and roam and be tapped by the Lich Lords (as well as any of those brave enough to seek to suborn the powers of Djerduth, “god of death”. Many of these are twisted and transformed Rites and Powers (wielded and invoked) of Djerduth.
Biddlecom Family of (ancient) Rhyl
Posted on January 12, 2026 in Steel-Realms
The Biddlecom Family of Rhyl is one of the ancient Old Families of Rhylan. They have been around since the time of the Kingdoms of old Rhylan, which consolidated into a single kingdom before CY 7000. The lineage is ancient.
Ancient Noble Origins
They were the last family to rule the kingdom of __. This kingdom was consolidated as a duchy of the same name when the old kingdoms became one for mutual defense. Through the The Rhylander Compromise, they were given the Rhylan Grant in the Rhyl Forest of [].
Unique Peerage Title
Established Rulership of the Old Rhylan Kingdoms Lineages are titled as “The honorable Grand Vicount/Countess” through the The Rhylander Compromise.
Chronicle/Facts of the Locale
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For those native to or long-dwelling in the region, ALL Common Knowledge may be Pervasive.
Rumors About the Locale
See the Herald's Quarterly for world updates.
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 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.
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.
Common Knowledge / Easy Difficulty
For those native to or long-dwelling in the region, ALL Common Knowledge may be Pervasive.
Old Rhylan Kingdoms Lineages (“Old Rhylian Families”)
Posted on January 11, 2026 in Steel-Realms
The Old Rhylan Kingdoms Lineages (also known as the “Old Rhylian Families”), are the families of the original kingdoms of Rhylan.
Nominally, the Council of Rhylan is the body that tries to settle disputes in the clashes between the the ancient Old Rhylan Kingdoms Lineages on the council and the administration of the shared resources granted in The Rhylander Compromise doctrine.
Unique Peerage Title: Established Rulership of the Old Rhylan Kingdoms Lineages are: The honorable Grand Vicount/Countess through the The Rhylander Compromise.
House Hierarchy
The top 2 family houses of old Rhylan vying for the second most powerful house in the The Grand Duchy of Rhyl – the Lyford family (strongest of the two) and Passfield family. These are both part of the Kingdoms of old Rhylan families. The Ducal Family does what it needs to to ensure these are balanced against each other equally, to maintain the peace and stability of the “Shield of the North”. There are an additional 3 more, though these mostly just stick to managing their dedicated resource of the Rhylian Grants and shared resources outlined in The Rhylander Compromise.
Lower Houses of Old
About a dozen other houses vie for control of the rest of the many offices, grants, and shared resources, and the families under them, in turn, license remote and temporary holdings to control in addition to their hereditary family lands, titles, and offices granted or chartered through The Rhylander Compromise.