Florent’s Array

Posted on November 18, 2023 in Steel-Realms

Florent’s Array is named after the first eldest prince of Umbak, Florent Teilhard (of the Teilhard Family). He became the second king of Umbak, and not only by virtue of his name but his effort to create this defense network. The ‘array’ named after him is a set of crafted poles, imbued with Virtue and Vigilance (‘Hearth Magik‘). They were to serve as a set of remote viewing points for the priests of Ikribu. They were sparse at first, and the alloying and process of their making is expensive. Over thousands of years though, there is a network that covers most areas of the borders of their country. Many have had to be replaced over time from natural disaster damage and destruction by inimical entities. They are sensitive to presences which exhibit extreme Chaos. They were the first major project of the Automata Brigade of Virtue and Reason.

Within Umbak, the senior members of the Order of the Silver Talents are instructed into using the devices of Florent’s Array to send and receive messages.

Thadrician Ocean of Helca

Posted on October 3, 2023 in Steel-Realms

The Thadrician Ocean of Helca separates the continents of Ustermaya (east) and Sayvalod (west).

Somewhere, west of the Seaborne Isles in the Thadrician Ocean is the prison-island of Elancil – Shanlehare – Where the goddess sends those who displease her who are without divine protection.

Books, Scroll, and Maps (and related materials)

Posted on September 28, 2023 in Steel-Realms

Knowledge is a form of power – Books, Scroll, and Maps (and related materials) manifest this. It is generally hoarded in many private collections (such as the “Great Libraries“). There are exceptions to this – such as the Brayfhayl cultural library in The Saelish, the Libraries of Port Towne, the Thane Libraries.

In order to read inscribed items, the reader must be literate in the language they are written in.

Mystic Inscriptions: “Spell Books” generally follow the rules of Occult Codex or Folio. Some, like Blood Scrolls, are not intended for the living and have potential consequences if read.

• Baighent’s Ink: This dark purple colored ink is the ink of choice for common spell book ink; As a common Occult Accouterments of the Steel Realms can be found in as a common item in both Quizmans Magusterum & Theurgi Emporium. It is also found in every chapter house for Occult Orders of the Steel Realms, many governmental and scribes offices as well. It has a unique property of lasting a long time and being resilient in all climates. It is made from urchins found off the coast in Waerl Bay, Tarmysian coast of Dunstrand and the Prinz Islands.

Crafter’s Mark: The use of an item made by a famous and recognized crafter (or their guild/trade/school) may also be the equivalent of a Prestige Marker.

Mundane Reference Libraries

Lore Reference Works

Materials: Dependent on setting, culture, and technology.

• Hand Written/Copied: Roughly 4 lb/1.82 kg per volume. It takes 1 volume for a Primer (to acquire). Each measure of Lore after the first requires a number of volumes equal the Lore Measure squared; 1=1 volume, 2=4 volumes, 3=9 volumes, 4=16 volumes, 5=25 volumes, 6=36 volumes.

Mundane Cost: Dependent on setting, culture, and technology.

• Hand Written/Copied: A Primer (to acquire) volume costs a full Cost Portion. Each measure of Lore after the first costs 10% Cost Potion per volume x the Lore Measure it represents; 1 = Cost Portion, 2=40% Cost Portion x 2, 3=90% Cost Portion x 3, 4=160% Cost Portion x 4, 5=250% Cost Portion x 5, 6=360% Cost Portion x 6

Amerou (Celestine of Helca)

Posted on September 13, 2023 in Steel-Realms

Amerou‘s intended fate of an Unmade Celestine Presence was not be her eventual fate. She would not release the power of the Cloak of Stars. She could not be destroyed because of that. She was imprisoned before the Bronzefolk left their homelands in the Ceflu temple and the great curse befell them – she is immune to the after affects and the power of the Vale of the Black Sun and the blacked elves laying in wait there.

 
 

CHRONICLE > Dunstrand Rising is a Living World campaign set in Grand Duchy of Dunstrand in the Steel Realms of the [Fantasy] Steel Realms Setting (planet of Helca).

She is currently trapped in her role as The Witch of Dwindor Swamp. Imprisoned there by Geraldine Aelishan of The Gallants around CY 9160.