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Altainen Rock Elves (extinct)
Posted on July 4, 2026
The Altainen Rock Elves are one of the Faerie genus in the Steel Realms. They are extinct now, with the The Fall of the Grand Barony of Altair. They formed from an unknown source of elves in the west end of the high mountains around the Altain Mountain Range, near one of the sources that eventually flow into and make up the Blood River. No young or adolescents were found after they fought to the last, it is unknown how many or if there were any afterwards.
The history of these folk is partly chronicled in The History of the Grand Barony of Altair and Altair Pass.
Virtuous Precision of Umbakian Processes
Posted on June 29, 2026 in Steel-Realms
Umbak is known for its adherence to law, order and constancy; This is especially manifested in the Virtuous Precision of Umbakian Processes. Virtues of Precision are an Umbakian summoning ceremony specialty that are used in the crafting and maintenance of some of the greatest inventions of the Umbakian Automata Brigade of Virtue and ReasonAutomata Brigade of Virtue and Reason[/su_permalink. A master craftsman that already possesses considerable skill is augmented to create normal (non-mystic) items of perfect make. Armaments (armor & weapons), machinery, and structures are created with great tolerances that can operate with the utmost effectiveness.
All items made and/or modified & repaired using these entities in Umbak have a tell-tale Prestige Mark that is unmistakable.
Examples of items crafted or maintained using tool with bound Virtues of Precision:
The Pale Eyed folk of Hopewillow (Rhyl)
Posted on June 26, 2026 in Steel-Realms
The Pale Eyed folk of Hopewillow were mostly hunted down for the fear of their alien features. Most believe its the results of inbreeding and Hags curse, among other things. They only live within the bounds of the remaining stands of the decimated Hopewillow Forest in the Grand Duchy of Rhyl.
Chronicle/Facts of the People
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 People
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.
All of the Pale Eyed folk marry outside their home stand of the Hopewillow Forest.
Minor Outcome / Average Difficulty & Uncommon Knowledge
The Pale Eyed folk breed true now.
Scarce Knowledge / Hard Difficulty
The Pale Eyed folk were hunted down. Survivors fled to The Freelands, Dundaria, and the Pale eyes of Hopewillow Forest who cover their heritage with the rumors of inbreeding and Hags curse, among other things.
Rare Knowledge / Very Hard Difficulty
These are the Dragonsbrood descendants of the Dragon of Rhyl – the Dragonsbrood of Rhyl.
Dragonsbrood of Rhyl
Posted on June 26, 2026 in Steel-Realms
The Dragonsbrood are the human offspring of The Dragon of Rhyl. These folk were hunted down. Survivors fled to The Freelands, Dundaria, and the Pale Eyed folk of Hopewillow who cover their heritage with the rumors of inbreeding and Hags curse, among other things. The Dragonsbrood of Rhyl outside the Hopewillow Forest have had their blood diluted to the extent that they no longer have any powers and are not different enough to be noticed.