Mining is the process of extracting ore and gems from within the earth. Sources for gold, silver, copper, iron, etc. within the bounds of civilization have mostly been exhausted long since, so mines tend to be far from other settlements, … Continue reading
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The Compact of Sipich (Middle Western Archipelagan “Holy Stone”) was an agreement that occurred among the leaders of about twelve pirate groups in Yolatra in c. 600 SR. The Compact outlined that various raiders of Yolatra would not raid each … Continue reading
In Morensia, mercenaries are fairly common. In fact, it is arguable that Morensia was founded by mercenaries. Many large towns will have hundreds of mercenaries headquartered in them, usually in several large or many small companies. Since the reign of … Continue reading
The ancient and possibly mythical hero Aros did many wonderful deeds in the Kreshar region of Morensia. Among these, he gave his last coin to a poor woman in the village of Arosart. When she bought a loaf of bread … Continue reading
Name Thardan IV Official Name King Thardan IV of Morensia, Duke of Marbrae Profession King Born 54 SD (901 SR) Died 114 SD (961 SR) Thardan was the tenth king of the Semlaren Dynasty. Thardan IV was the son of … Continue reading
Almost in time for Halloween, here’s another snippet from Calteir. There are many forms of undead which humans have not named. Either no one has ever encountered them, or those who have seen them didn’t survive. A mass of dark … Continue reading
The Rutter of the Pirate Sea is a series of maps and notes by an unknown Morensian pilot from approximately 650 SR. The maps and notes are quite accurate, describing many places to the west of Morensia, and appear to … Continue reading
The Arothaem (Old Morensian ‘Road of Aros’) Road is located in the Kreshar region of Morensia. It runs from Aropash, at its southern terminus, to Chaegrae at its north. The Arothaem is the only Rhodian road in Morensia. As such, … Continue reading
The Veil is the Morensian name for the main moon of Calteir. It is the most prominent astronomical feature of Calteir, besides perhaps the Sun and Calteir itself. The Veil is usually pure white. Keen eyes can sometimes detect whorls … Continue reading
Set in a semi-mythical past, Chakola & Gembrig is a traditional play in Morensia. It is considered one of the classic plays of familial tragedy. The author is uncertain. The story In the play, Gembrig and Chakola are brother and … Continue reading