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Sweet Fern Tea Fields of Rhylan
Posted on April 25, 2026 in Steel-Realms
The Sweet Fern Tea Fields of Rhylan are a variety of large tea fields located in the principality of, within its North Boroughs of Rhylan. Its is one of the many shared resources administered by the Council of Rhylan.
Raspberry Tea Fields of Millhaven (Rhyl)
Posted on April 24, 2026 in Steel-Realms
The legendary Raspberry Tea Fields of Millhaven are located southwest of Millhaven Heath of the South Reedland Stretch territory. This area has always been very lucrative to those who lay claim to it – it is one of the most profitable crops that is distinct to the north.
Harvest Houses: The fields themselves have a multitude of foremen and workers that are both permanent (about 300 scattered over an area) and seasonal (using dormitories) at harvest time. Each ‘house’ has donkeys and carts, wheel barrows, and supply sheds as well as drying houses and other storage facilities.
Chronicle/Facts of the Locale
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There have been armed clashes of the Raspberry Tea Fields of Millhaven, between the forces of Grand Duchy of Rhyl and the Northern Merchant Cities. This area was terrorized and sacked as part of the War of Rundleman’s Revenge in CY 9041.
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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 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.
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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Since it was sacked as part of the War of Rundleman’s Revenge in CY 9041, there have been raids and skirmishes and ‘claims’ by various families and organizations since it was a wild area that was claimed without formal declaration by Rhyl as just a continuation of traditional Rhylian families working the nearby land.
Tea Lodge of Rhylan (Sweet Fern Tea; capital city of Rhyl)
Posted on October 31, 2025 in Steel-Realms
The Tea Lodge of Rhylan is part of the Tea Lodges of Rhyl tradition that has existed for thousands of years. The Tea Lodge in the capital of Rhylan is a large building that once held a place of political refuge for heralds and nobles that may have accidentally or through confrontation made enemies of other factions or nobles. This was especially true after the kingdom was consolidated then became a grand duchy. Such refuge needs have diminished over time with stability, though it is still considered neutral ground and inviolate for violence. It is still used as neutral ground to settle disputes, but more through bureaucracy.
It is a bit run-down, its glory days long gone, but it is a large lodge and the refuge of many well appointed rooms is now more of a dormitory. The 12 acres of grounds are still partially maintained. There is a coach house and stables. The ancient 5 sided stone tower (one side for each major family) lies mostly in ruins – unused. The lodge and dormitory is used by heralds and nobles as a cheaper place to stay and a refuge from the usual haunts of those seeking access to such folk – it is secured from outside access to most.
Traditional Family Ties: The Muncaster Family of Rhyl have a strong presence in the Lodge Tradition in Rhyl, and contribute a majority to the upkeep of Tea Lodge of Rhylan – maintaining its own secured room there still.
Women’s Refuge
It is well known for harboring women seeking to flee marriages and encounters that have led to violence. This has frustrated business deals and arranged marriages to the extent that there has been a push to make these exceptions top the neutral ground policy – but have all failed over time due to Ducal support.
Sweet Fern Tea Harvest
This is one of the places that the Sweet Fern northern tea of Rhyl is grown and harvested. Its mostly drank in and around the capital of Rhyl, and part of the reason the large ancient grounds of the lodge in the capital is protected. Unlike many of the other tea resources, this particular one is given to the supporters of the Tea Lodges of Rhyl system to maintain and get profits from directly.