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Stoneforge Weapons (Rhyl)
Posted on April 16, 2026 in Steel-Realms
The giant-kin crafters of Stoneforge Valley are known for their skill in forging large weapons – mostly those of requiring strength to wield and 2 hands. These are known as Stone Forged Weapons.
Giant’s Bloodvein – Blood Bonded Giant Kin Weapons
Though they are renowned for their crafting of large weapons, the Goliath of the The Grand Duchy of Rhyl also make weapons only their kind may wield effectively – the Giant’s Bloodvein swords and axes. They are heavy, and when wielded by someone who possesses the blood of giants in their veins, the weapon’s balance shifts and flows to allow the wielder to effectively use one of these weapons in one hand that might normally require two. This requires a special bonding process that uses blood of giants and the blood of the wielder in the quenching process that leaves a pattern like veins of blood in the steel. Only a single one of these are normally made for any individual in their lifetime.
i20™ Forgeworks Details
“Stone forged” = +1 damage and +1 Resilience; Min Str 16 / Size Large for a lot.
> Pulverize type weapons is also a specialty…
Giant’s Bloodvein Weapons
Battle Axe and Long Sword; both normally do d8/d10 2 handed. They will do d10 one handed. These weapons also gain 1 extra resilience; When both resilience are used, the item is not broken, but becomes a normal item of its kind – any use of it does one less damage and if used to block it will shatter. Restoring resilience requires 1hp worth of blood from the wielder per use of Resilience.
Repairing: Cost is 15% of the weapon per Resilience; plus 1 Health in damage that can only heal back through normal bodily healing processes.
Starting PC’s: A PC desiring to start play with one must have a good story to account for it, and a DC 10 Charisma (Influence) check. It takes no starting money as the acclaim of their story/service and persuasive charm is the source in acquiring it.
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The Brothers’ Doors (Rhyl; Stoneforge Valley)
Posted on April 16, 2026 in Steel-Realms
The entrance to SF is known as The Brothers’ Doors. It is at the base of the path that rises 400m up to plateau out in the low mountain valley.
A door shape is chiseled onto each side of the base of a 2m wide path that winds up through the rocks. Distantly, you can hear the echoing sound of metal on metal, much like a blacksmith.
The Chipped Anvil Forgeworks is a fortified keep that contains the forge. Characters arriving from the path must go through this to get to the rest of the valley. Beyond the gates is the rest of the unwalled sprawling town. Outsiders are always welcome, but it is a very insular subculture.
Chipped Anvil Forgeworks
While the Chipped Anvil Forgeworks at Stoneforge Valley is not considered exceptional, they do make large weapons made for large characters. Their specialty is mauls, and massive hammers and tree splitters. Though they downplay the craftsmanship, they do contribute to the defense of North Gate Garrison and are a well known armory in the north. The name comes from the large smiths hitting their weapons they are crafting so hard it chips the anvil – though a dramatic vision, utterly false.
History of the Naighvelaugh Weald
Posted on April 14, 2026
is the chronicle of the Naighvelaugh Weald.
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
Rhyl Formative Events
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 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.
The Muredin Stretch (Montwold)
Posted on April 14, 2026 in Steel-Realms
The Muredin Stretch is home to the human dwellers of the low mountainlands. They are referred to as the Altairi and the low mountain hill regions with meadows and valleys they make their sole home in is The Muredin Stretch. They grow tea & a super-sweet barley for export, but are mostly subsistence based rural Settlements.
Rulership/Governance: Halfling Leadership has no centralized government or formal “fiefs” and does not use peerage titles. When they need to, they send a hetman or mayor to any gatherings that affect all in the community. Humans live among the Halflings, but positions of leadership are all of the small-folk. This makes diplomatic relations difficult at best, and thankfully their good nature offsets the confusion and disorganization.
> Administrative Center (“Capital”): While there is no capital, Willfordshire serves as a gathering place – especially when meeting with outsiders is necessary.
Population: Halflings > Note: There is no official census provided.
All villages and hamlets have a ‘Kothera’ – a circular space consecrated by their priests in which magic is said not to function; Their society adds ancestor worship to the normal Faiths of the Steel Realms. They have a deep distrust of magic, hatred of the stench & corruption of ghouls, and some are even said to be resistant to one or both.
Tree Vipers of the Naighvelaugh Weald (NPC)
Posted on April 14, 2026 in Steel-Realms
The Tree Vipers is one of the Cultural Experiences of the Steel Realms; These dwellers of the Naighvelaugh Weald are tree running savage elven warriors. They are camouflaged and move through trees and over rocks with ease. They quickly cover natural terrain, climb, jump, and tumble using every feature and drop silently from above – like a tree viper – to kill their Enemies. When not fighting, they paint themselves with bright organic colors of blue and green. Often using make-up to make it seem as though they have enormous snake eyes and terrifying outsiders. Despite their affiliation with Epona in the Weald in general, these warriors obviously follow the Green Church, but through Ssissllenn.
The tree Vipers are given a healthy respect even by the Klaurians, though not known much beyond North Pines or The Autumn Wall. They are known in all directions as cunning and violent defenders of their homeland by those nearby.
Closed Ranks of Service: The Tree Vipers operate in service to the Naighvelaugh Weald. They do not retire outside the Weald; Their bond with the animals and trees of their Weald defines them and binds them tightly to it. They do not train their young adult life only to leave – they are committed to the community and do not reveal the secrets of their training or tactics to outsiders. The few who have managed to break their bonds of commitment are almost always hunted down, unless they merely retire quietly.
Cultural Experience
This is a Cultural Specific Background, part of the collection of Steel Realms Character Cultural Experiences.
i20™ Character Details
Tree Viper warriors of the Wyld Elves are ALL Barbarians.
Throat-Worn: Animal Handling grants the Throat viper pet – wraps around their throat for warmth; attacks anyone trying to do anything in their sleep or bites the owner to wake them up. Its presence gains the elf +1 intimidate checks.
Wrist-Worn: Or snake can wrap around wrist if the owner uses a dagger or similar shorter weapon, as a Bonus Action, the snake can bite for for d4 + poisoned 1/Short Rest; # times = Proficiency Bonus @ 3rd level and higher.
Tattoo of Ssissllenn: The elf gains Advantage on saves vs snake venom
> injects venom to grant a use of reckless rage, but dies at that point and 1 month of mourning before new one.
Camouflage (adv) DC 12 = +1 intimidate due to the disconcerting snake appearance using war paints.
Fast Movement adds 5’ only, but to jump distance as well; if a suitable platform can be used and 10’ movement it can add a d6 damage the first time only when engaging a new Enemy.
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