Heralds of Har Cunetha (Rhyl)

Posted on December 2, 2025 in Steel-Realms

The Heralds of the Har Cunetha are not true heralds in the sense of their hard responsibilities as if they were pledged to a Knight or peer of the realm. They are more roaming representatives and agents of the powerful band of elven rangers of the Har Cunetha. The Heralds of the Har Cunetha can sometimes speak for the Green Sleeves of the Haivelaugh Weald. Although they do not normally ride with the Har Cunetha, they are considered part of the war band.

The heralds are chosen for their loyalty to the Weald, striking looks, lower voices (for an elf), ability to speak a multitude of languages, and their command of presence – the intent is to leave an unforgettable impression. There is a full record of all Heralds of the Har Cunetha in the ruins of Tell Cunetha.

Force Majeure: The elves of the Haivelaugh Weald are the most active and dynamic in The Grand Duchy of Rhyl, and have paid the price for it. They are still aggressive and prideful, but more cautious about committing their support without ensuring their own safety – necessitating the powerful and mobile Har Cunetha and the Heralds of the Har Cunetha.

• Agents Afar: The Heralds of the Har Cunetha have the ability to send messages to the Har Cunetha upon the wind, that will find them wherever they are and carry a message back.
• Each can sense any of the Call Stones associated with their Weald or the Har-Cunetha.
• Each has an assistant that manages any records or supplies that are needed.
• Each of the Heralds of the Har Cunetha has been given the ability to directly command many functions of The Vinewall – some capabilities even from outside the Haivelaugh Weald.

Heraldic Roles of the Har Cunetha

• Eastern Har-Utehn (Herald of the Har Cunetha)
• Northern Har-Utehn (Herald of the Har Cunetha)
• Southern Har-Utehn (Herald of the Har Cunetha)

Herald of the Har Cunetha Capability

• i20™
• iCore™

Rhylian Ducal Retinue

Posted on December 2, 2025 in Steel-Realms

The Rhylian Ducal Retinue is the group that travels with the Duke of Rhyl. It is mostly made of court advisors and attendants and significant individuals related to any purpose when it travels beyond the capital city of Rhylan or the Ducal Estates. Those of the Herald’s Corps of the Duke of Rhyl that are available are part of the Rhylian Ducal Retinue.

Court of the Duke of Rhyl

Those of the Herald’s Corps of the Duke of Rhyl that are available are part of the Rhylian Ducal Retinue.

Traveling Retinue of the Duke of Rhyl

The Ducal Lineage is always represented by at least the Duke and one other in the Rhylian Ducal Retinue.

Traditional Armor in Ceremonies: Rhylian Wall Maille is made here – it is more of a traditional armor for its symbolism, rather than usefulness. It is no longer produced en-masse as it once was, though the non-traditional suits of armor based on its initial Dominion Armaments design are still made. It is often worn by the Ducal Guard of Rhyl and some members of Rhylian Ducal Retinue in ceremonies. It is still made in the Autumn Armory of Alstaad – in the Fortified city of Alstaad.

House Narcosa: A specialized Herald (the ‘Amon-Duul’) of House Narcosa travels with the Rhylian Ducal Retinue, and has some form of office in the Capital City of Rhylan in addition to one at the home of the order in Saltmarch.

Sabarmati River’s Lowlands – Mouth & Bridge

Posted on December 2, 2025 in Steel-Realms

The Sabarmati River’s Lowlands comprise the single road and bridge, and the settlements at the river’s mouth.

Rulership/Governance: {Integrity *} No central ‘ruler’

• Recognized Administrative Center/Seat of Power: None
• Primary Settlement Upbringing Experience: All

Population: Approx. 200 human subsistence farmers scattered over the area

Rhyl Culture | Territories & Fiefs | Features | North Gate Garrison | Map

Single Passage: The Sabarmati River’s Uplands is mostly silty and difficult to travel over – there is only one road over the Whitescale Bridge in the Sabarmati River’s Lowlands.

Bridge Traffic: The Whitescale Bridge spans it about .5km up from the river mouth. This area has been built up to channel the Sabarmati River Saltmarch Basin overflow back into a single channel.

River Mouth Settlements

On the north side of the Sabarmati River mouth is the ancient city of Saltmarch.

On the south side of the Sabarmati River mouth is the walled ship-building compound of Arbenants Port.

Beyond this port facility is the South Reedland Stretch.

Sabarmati River’s Uplands – Falls & Basin

Posted on December 2, 2025 in Steel-Realms

The Sabarmati River’s Uplands is the upland area where the Sabarmati River comes out of the Great Forest of Rhyl into Lake Caolite.

Rulership/Governance: {Integrity *} None – no central ruler

• Recognized Administrative Center/Seat of Power: None
• Primary Settlement Upbringing Experience: All

Population: Approx. 300 – The uplands have a few subsistence farmers and small loggers that fell only a few trees for crafters and local construction.

Rhyl Culture | Territories & Fiefs | Features | North Gate Garrison | Map

The Peering Dragon Feature: At the top of the falls is a large rock formation on the south side of the river as it goes over the falls. The rough shape of a dragon has been carved into it, so that it looks like it is peering over the edge and looking down. It has weathered an unknown thousands of years and still stands, and is believed to have been built by the Dragon of Rhyl. If the water runoff is excessive and cold, the water will flow around it, making it look more spectacular with mist surrounding it.

Sabarmati Falls

The falls is a drop of about 40m into a large, shallow rock-lined silt filled basin. At one time, it flowed across the slope to Lake Caolite in multiple channels, creating a delta or estuary like area. Now it flows in a single channel, through constructed efforts. Nobody builds much here because there is still often excess water flow.

Excessive Flow: When there is excessive rain or runoff from the Great Forest of Rhyl, the water fills several small creeks and turns some of the area into a muddy estuary or delta-like habitat for months.

Sabarmati Basin

This is a wide depression of the area where the Sabarmati River’s Uplands flows through. The Sabarmati River’s Uplands is mostly silty and difficult to travel over – there is only one road over the Whitescale Bridge in the Sabarmati River’s Lowlands.

Channeled Flow: There are constructed stoneworks that channel any water from an excess flow into a single pathway into the Sabarmati River’s Lowlands.