Tag: quarry
Greenstone Gift Mine
Posted on November 1, 2025
The is one of the sources of The Black Gift mined by the Dwarves of Rekka-Cheq.
The material is found in a major open pit mine with several smaller pits and mines. It is dark green-black and can be polished to a high sheen.
There is gold embedded in the greenstone of the mine as well. It is a secondary and a byproduct, not found in large volumes, but enough to make it a significant source of income in supply the High King’s mint works for gold coins.
The products made from it include statuettes, jewelry, carvings, and ceremonial tools and ornaments.
Obsidian Gift Vein
Posted on November 1, 2025
The is one of the sources of The Black Gift mined by the Dwarves of Rekka-Cheq.
The material is found in several veins near the surface. Many have been played out over time, but there is yet several being actively worked.
The products made from it include scrapers and cutters for butchers, hunters, hidesmen and leather workers, jewelry and physician tools. It is used for ornaments in mystical ceremonies and rituals for their literal and symbolic value.
Cornerwell Quarry
Posted on October 30, 2025
Cornerwell Quarry is a major sandstone quarry in the west Tableland plain.
> Because of the The Rhylander Compromise, this is one of the shared resources that is either partially or in whole administered, taxed, and supported by one of the Old Rhylan Kingdom Lineages through the Council of Rhylan.
Bread Basket Quarry
Posted on October 30, 2025
Bread Basket Quarry is a large Sandstone quarry in the east Tableland plain that provides a lot of material for the maintenance of The Red MArch.
> Because of the The Rhylander Compromise, this is one of the shared resources that is either partially or in whole administered, taxed, and supported by one of the Old Rhylan Kingdom Lineages through the Council of Rhylan.
The Kalizmin Quarry/Dunwater Camp (Rhyl)
Posted on October 30, 2025 in Steel-Realms
The Kalizmin Quarry is a large white limestone quarry. While not directly on the shoreline of Lake Caolite, it is cut into the basin that forms it. There is a road that goes to Klyben that is a central hub for most of its product internal to The Grand Duchy of Rhyl; The The Kalizmin Quarry has a road to the port city of Solavia’s Landing.
Rulership/Governance: {Integrity *} Foreman
- Recognized Administrative Center/Seat of Power:
- Primary Settlement Upbringing Experience:
Population: Approx. 450 human miners and families + Approx. 250 additional gardeners, tenders, teamsters and potters
> Note: There is no official census provided.
Cultural Overview & References for the Grand Duchy of Rhyl
> Because of the The Rhylander Compromise, this is one of the shared resources that is either partially or in whole administered, taxed, and supported by one of the Old Rhylan Kingdom Lineages through the Council of Rhylan.
The quarry dates back to the time of the Dragon of Rhyl, and was used by it.
Dunwater Mining Camp
This has become a small town over time. It services the quarry operation, and has a small community in the outlying area that makes pottery and sculptures from the limestone.
There is an Umbakian retinue and office/barracks at the Kalizmin Quarry led by a “Chief Artisan” that picks the quality bright white items that are to go to build Umbakian edifices in monasteries and continued development and maintenance of Clallums Cross.
Encounters & Dangers in the Area
See Encounters in the Grand Duchy of Rhyl for common potential scenarios of notable events and creatures.
- Normal Settlement Encounters > Patrols | Recruiting | Sellers | Begging | Crime
- This location has an amateur and vibrant set of Rauket games.
Chronicle/Facts of the Locale
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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.
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