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Pillars of Durman/Towers of Durman
Posted on March 9, 2021 in Steel-Realms
Pillars of Durman sits on both sides of the mouth of the river, a massive split plinth with the river running through it. The “Gateway to the Kingdom of Gladnor” it is commonly called. The male figure has a strange blemish at its base.
The two pieces of stone have some property that prevents them from collapsing under their own weight, allowing them to be carved into shapes that would normally break.
Chronicle/Facts of the Locale
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Trivial Outcome / Very Easy Difficulty & Pervasive Knowledge
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The Ducateon were able to carve them into the shapes of a man and woman. No one remembers who carved it – Blood of Saemon humans? Nakrians?
Rumors About the Locale
- The two figures of a man and woman were thought to be the first the Ducateon met on Helca.
- Sacred also to the Ilbarsi Hill People?
Simple Outcome / Easy Difficulty & Common Knowledge
For those native to or long-dwelling in the region, ALL Common Knowledge may be Pervasive.
It is said the plinth was a spike driven into the river to cut off water to Oerdney when it was just a rallying point for the forces opposing The Unholy Trio, dropped by one of the dark gods. The earth was eventually split open by the Lightbringers and powers of the Wyld, cracking the plinth, separating it into two and reversing a massive flood happening because of it.
Scarce Knowledge / Hard Difficulty
The blemish on the male figure is a Frost-Melded Icescapes from the Dragon of Rhyl that chased enemies to the pillars. They took refuge behind them and the dragon flew in a circle, creating a blemish around the entire base.
Rare Knowledge / Very Hard Difficulty
It was Nakrians that had come far north and we exploring the northern area, they angered the Dragon of Rhyl by their excursion and blasted them with its breath, creating the blemish on the male figure around the entire base.
Soriano (city of Gladnor)
Posted on March 9, 2021 in Steel-Realms
Soriano of Elmond’s Shire is a large, sprawling unwalled city that central to the Territories and Fiefdoms of Gladnor as a primary port (which is walled) for the Kingdom of Gladnor. It sends its goods to be shipped on Lake Caolite and down the Beyne River. It is the primary port for the Navy of the High King on the lake.
The Towers of Mendeltom overlook the three original triangle Harbors of Soriano and is the central part of its defense works. One military harbor and two merchant harbors – walled and well defended. And newer one small passenger transport harbor; It is a powerful trade hub of the Kingdom of Gladnor, right on Lake Caolite where a river pours into it. The Towers of Mendeltom are a marvel to behold from a distance – painted white and blue and rising 50′ above the city walls that protect the harbor, built into the walls’ foundations.
Rulership/Governance: {Integrity *} Viscount of the Newlund family; A ‘traditional’ baronial contingent of the two civilian harbors and the 4 land-holders of the territory around the city make up a city council with a Mayor.
- Recognized Administrative Center/Seat of Power: Hall of Declorator
- Primary Settlement Upbringing Experience: Urban
Population: Approx. 105,000 mostly (85%) humans
Chronicle/Facts of the Locale
Knowledge is broken down by ease of discovery/availability & Meticulous Record Keeping may improve usability; Any attempt to know more than what's Pervasive will require a reference, source, knowledge, check, or access to someone who can get or provide either of these. Specific Lores may increase the chance of knowing specific elements.
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
Simple Outcome / Easy Difficulty & Common Knowledge
For those native to or long-dwelling in the region, ALL Common Knowledge may be Pervasive.
Kingdom of Gladnor in the Steel Realms (“seat of the High King”)
Posted on September 12, 2015 in Steel-Realms
The Kingdom of Gladnor is the ancient kingdom that eventually became the home of the lines of High Kings of the Steel Realms. The King of this land is also the High King of the Steel Realms. The kingdom is home to the powerful Ralaegh River System that protects it, feeds it, and moves good along it.
This territory is considered Dominion of the High King Lands means the rulers have given the Sworn Oath of High King’s Service to the High King of the Steel Realms. As with all allies of and lands under the Dominion of the High King, this locale is subject to the Realms Levy.
This territory is considered Dominion of the High King Lands means the rulers have given the Sworn Oath of High King’s Service to the High King of the Steel Realms.
To prevent the past turmoil of succession politics, the Charter of the High King states that the High King of the Steel Realms shall raise no family member to Peerage greater than Knight.
Overview: Population in the core urban and rural areas is about 2 million total. Also called “The Kingdom Beyond the Dark”, Gladnor is the jewel of the heartlands and the seat of the high King of the Steel Realms.
Weather/Climate: The weather runs all 4 seasons.
Boundaries:
Commerce, Economy, and Travel
Symbol/Heraldry: the High King of Gladnor:
Kingdom of Gladnor: White sky above with 3 blue stars and a simple golden crown; below is purple with 2 robed white arms clasping hands and the motto “Truth, Unity, Power”