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Ralaegh River System (Gladnor)
Posted on May 27, 2026 in Steel-Realms
The Ralaegh River System is a series of rivers that feed into the river system in the Kingdom of Gladnor that eventually dumps into Lake Caolite (the Caolite Basin). The capital city of Oerdney sits at the confluence of the initial three branches.
The Breythen River System joins the Ralaegh River System, marked and watched over by the forces of the City of Lim.
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Oerdney was originally a rally point outside the The Valley of Sighs for the powerful mystics that were coming together to summon the Lightbringers. The Ralaegh River System is named as a corruption over time from the “Rally” river system.Notable Places and Geographical Features in Gladnor
Posted on May 27, 2026 in Steel-Realms
Within the Kingdom of Gladnor are many Notable Places and Geographical Features.
The edges and heavily logged interior of these forested areas have grown at an accelerated rate in different areas since around CY 8500 – believed to be part of the effects of The Odyssey of Elancil’s Wound.
Helca – Draconic Exodus
Posted on May 27, 2026 in Steel-Realms
This knowledge is considered RARE or even HIDDEN. It is not referenced by available texts of the Modern Age of the Steel Realms.
After the death of Dragon of Rhyl around CY 1000, the time is marked by draconic species as Helca – Draconic Exodus and the end of Draconis Omphalos; Those dragons that had been asleep, absorbing the massive excess Equitas energy of Helca to grow, began to wake up on Ustermaya. Once the dragon’s awareness began to grow, they projected their dreams to discover the retreat of the Druunad, the expansion of the Nakrians, and the desolation that happened during the Druunad-Amenti-Apep conflict. A few elves had discovered the way to Helca via Aelfpaths.
The dragons realized that the energy they were bleeding away from the Equitas Crystals was impeding the ability of Helca itself to awaken and defend itself to the encroaching Imperium. And so the Helca – Draconic Exodus began. They accelerated their process of waking and began to disperse to the stars to settle worlds and seek knowledge and empowerment.
The Rails of The Red March
Posted on May 27, 2026 in Steel-Realms
The Rails of The Red March cross the Bronzed-Edge Tableland carrying traffic and supplies for The Red March to supply The Autumn Wall. The “Red Rail” is a set of rail lines that runs the entire length the marching road that leads to North Gate Garrison to supply the existential war against the Lich Lords. A set of rails leads to it, and one away – both connect at the ends of The Red March.
You are not sure what they are exactly, but paralleling the road is a set of large rails. You’ve seen rails for things to slide on, even short rails for transport between buildings or rooms, but these look like you could set a wagon on top of them. They are metal, embedded in stone slots and seem immovable. They appear to be well used, clear of all debris and corrosion on the top. You look into the distance. The rails follow the land, in as much a straight line as possible, rising with the elevation as they go north, and dropping south. There are signs in multiple languages warning of patrols, “constant watching from a distance”, and the danger of being ‘obstructive’ in any way.
Cultural Overview & References for the Grand Duchy of Rhyl
Maintenance: In the intervening ages, damage done to the rail track has been repaired by skilled dwarven and human masons and smiths. The druids have bound elementals to the newer sleds on the rail, less efficient and stable than the Umbakian technology it was initially built with.
Governance Martial law and necessary changes are obvious along the track of The Red March all the way to North Gate Garrison.
Transport Carts/Railwagons of The Red Rails
A cart races past you, making a strange whining sound as it goes. The cart is massive, with a metal base and sturdy wooden rails and frame sitting on top. You could easily fit 5 to 6 wagon loads on the platform. On the front is an odd small ‘cabin’ for lack of a better word, size enough for two to three humanoids. The platform seems balanced on something you cannot see, that seems to creak and shift slightly as it moves – reducing the worst of the rough ride as it moves.
Halfling Rail Riders: Halflings work the mechanisms in the cabin. Long ago, it was revealed that the sizes of the loads meant one or two humans could not do much in the event of repair or attention needed to the cargo or interior of the railwagon. It was more efficient to have 3-5 halflings as crew with full tools and equipment. Plus the speeds seemed to frighten them far less that other humanoids – to these “rail riders” it almost seems like a game.
Chronicle/Facts of the Rails
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Food and warriors are the most important cargoes.
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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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Antithetical to Magic: While there is no formal declaration, there have been incidents that hint at and rumors that speak to the magic or effect that powers the rails interfere, suppress, or even drain other magic items. Transportation of mystical items is recommended to take some other means of travel. Such travels usually avoid the Bronzed-Edge Tableland all together – opting for secure main roads on both sides going north-south.
Minor Outcome / Average Difficulty & Uncommon Knowledge
Magic Suppression of the Carts: In fact it is not the rails, but the carts, that are designed to drain mystical power of items carried in them.
Origins: The Automata Brigade of Virtue and Reason in Umbak built the original Red Rail system along The Red March using a form of Magitech/Technomancy.
Scarce Knowledge / Hard Difficulty
The original Umbakian rails were made with the Virtue Forges, and the Virtuous Precision of Umbakian Processes.
Places on/supporting The Red March
Posted on May 27, 2026
There are many Places on/supporting The Red March. These are mostly found on Bronzed-Edge Tableland, but tied directly to The Red March function itself.