Bay of Catazar - Revision history

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	The Bay is completely surrounded on three sides by land; the Empire in the north, the [[Iron Confederacy]] in the west; the Broken Shore in the east. The southern side is largely blocked by the landmass dubbed "Attar" which - like the Broken Shore - is dominated by the [[Grendel]]. Two broad channels allow access to the Sea of Sighs, and the oceans beyond. The easternmost channel is comparatively narrow, choked with islands, and controlled by the Grendel. The western channel is much wider, and contains few islands. Occasionally contested between the Grendel and the Iron Confederacy, neither side gains the upper hand for long and for all intents and purposes it is uncontrolled, neutral "territory". This is the channel that Imperial fleet captains from the nations of the Bay use when they engage in foreign trade.		The Bay is completely surrounded on three sides by land; the Empire in the north, the [[Iron Confederacy]] in the west; the Broken Shore in the east. The southern side is largely blocked by the landmass dubbed "Attar" which - like the Broken Shore - is dominated by the [[Grendel]]. Two broad channels allow access to the Sea of Sighs, and the oceans beyond. The easternmost channel is comparatively narrow, choked with islands, and controlled by the Grendel. The western channel is much wider, and contains few islands. Occasionally contested between the Grendel and the Iron Confederacy, neither side gains the upper hand for long and for all intents and purposes it is uncontrolled, neutral "territory". This is the channel that Imperial fleet captains from the nations of the Bay use when they engage in foreign trade.

	A project to [[map the Bay of Catazar]] was initiated by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 381YE, and completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 382YE following [[How_sweet_is_the_sea#Mapping_the_Bay\|extensive contributions]] by Imperial [[fleet\|ship]] captains. The information gleaned was made publicly available shortly before the Summer Solstice 382YE.		A project to [[map the Bay of Catazar]] was initiated by the [[Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 381YE, and completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 382YE following [[How_sweet_is_the_sea#Mapping_the_Bay\|extensive contributions]] by Imperial [[fleet\|ship]] captains. The information gleaned was made publicly available shortly before the Summer Solstice 382YE.
	===A note about the maps===		===A note about the maps===
	The maps, and the details they provide, are insufficient to allow the use of ritual magic to scry on these [[territory\|territories]]. Furthermore, there is no suggestion that the features detailed are everything to be found in the territory in question - they are simply what could be observed from the sea with a reasonable margin of risk.		The maps, and the details they provide, are insufficient to allow the use of ritual magic to scry on these [[territory\|territories]]. Furthermore, there is no suggestion that the features detailed are everything to be found in the territory in question - they are simply what could be observed from the sea with a reasonable margin of risk.

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Ayereed

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	Along the northern part of the sargasso is a settlement apparently called "Barbless" which is built partially on a large rocky outcropping and partly on the remains of shipwrecked vessels. Even for a Grendel town, it is remarkably ramshackle in appearance - all save the high stone tower at the centre that is said to be the domain of the Salt Lord Yameissan, a powerful magician and master of Day Lore.		Along the northern part of the sargasso is a settlement apparently called "Barbless" which is built partially on a large rocky outcropping and partly on the remains of shipwrecked vessels. Even for a Grendel town, it is remarkably ramshackle in appearance - all save the high stone tower at the centre that is said to be the domain of the Salt Lord Yameissan, a powerful magician and master of Day Lore.

	===Ayereed===		===[[Ayereed]]===
	The first of the two territories that make up the Broken Shore, Ayereed is dry and reasonably barren. Visible from the sea is a great range of mountains to the east, which look to be thick with vegetation and so tall that there is snow atop many of the peaks. This range seems comparable to the mountains of northern Varushka.		The first of the two territories that make up the Broken Shore, Ayereed is dry and reasonably barren. Visible from the sea is a great range of mountains to the east, which look to be thick with vegetation and so tall that there is snow atop many of the peaks. This range seems comparable to the mountains of northern Varushka.
	====Island of Zemress====		====Island of Zemress====

Hailmur: /* Sargasso */

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Sargasso

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	====Sargasso====		====Sargasso====
	A wide bay is gouged out of the eastern shore of Shayeel which is entirely choked with thick, rubbery seaweed. The area is effectively impassable to large vessels - and attempting to sail through would be dangerous as the sea here is not only scattered with rocky outcroppings but also several extremely shallow areas. The seaweed sea is quite heavily populated - orcs use small boats to get around, while many of them seem to be able to walk on water itself! On further investigation it becomes apparent that they are actually using cunning footwear woven from reeds that work a little like tiny coracles, spreading their weight across the surface of the seaweed so they do not fall through the thick layer of vegetation - some of the Kallavesi in the far north-west make use of similar contraptions.		A wide bay is gouged out of the eastern shore of Shayeel, which is entirely choked with thick, rubbery seaweed. The area is effectively impassable to large vessels, and attempting to sail through would be dangerous as the sea here is not only scattered with rocky outcroppings but also several extremely shallow areas. The seaweed sea is quite heavily populated - orcs use small boats to get around, while many of them seem to be able to walk on water itself! On further investigation ,it becomes apparent that they are actually using cunning footwear woven from reeds that work a little like tiny coracles, spreading their weight across the surface of the seaweed so they do not fall through the thick layer of vegetation - some of the Kallavesi in the far north-west make use of similar contraptions.

	The area is also home to a population of monstrous predatory eels - or eel-like drakes, opinion is divided. Unlike the eels Imperial sailors are familiar with they hunt in packs, gliding beneath the seaweed and striking upwards to bite chunks out of unfortunate orc travellers. A person in the water, surrounded by a pack of these hungry eels, lasts less than a minute before disappearing below the water in an explosion of blood and foaming water.		The area is also home to a population of monstrous predatory eels - or eel-like drakes - opinion is divided. Unlike the eels Imperial sailors are familiar with, they hunt in packs, gliding beneath the seaweed and striking upwards to bite chunks out of unfortunate orc travellers. A person in the water, surrounded by a pack of these hungry eels, lasts less than a minute before disappearing below the water in an explosion of blood and foaming water.

	Along the northern part of the sargasso is a settlement apparently called "Barbless" which is built partially on a large rocky outcropping and partly on the remains of shipwrecked vessels. Even for a Grendel town it is remarkably ramshackle in appearance - all save the high stone tower at the centre that is said to be the domain of the Salt Lord Yameissan, a powerful magician and master of Day Lore.		Along the northern part of the sargasso is a settlement apparently called "Barbless" which is built partially on a large rocky outcropping and partly on the remains of shipwrecked vessels. Even for a Grendel town, it is remarkably ramshackle in appearance - all save the high stone tower at the centre that is said to be the domain of the Salt Lord Yameissan, a powerful magician and master of Day Lore.

	===Ayereed===		===Ayereed===

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Mareave

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	Some distance north of Gainmeachdubh, the land again rises steeply. Visible from the sea here is what at first appeared to be a great forest. On closer inspection with spyglasses, however, it became apparent that rather than being composed of living plants, the trees appeared to be carved of stone! The trees were extremely lifelike and in great number - something that leads to speculation that at one point this was a mundane forest somehow transformed to stone either by magic or by some peculiar natural disaster. The orcs call it “Cravanclosh” (''CRAW-ank-losh'' or ''CRAV-ank-losh'').		Some distance north of Gainmeachdubh, the land again rises steeply. Visible from the sea here is what at first appeared to be a great forest. On closer inspection with spyglasses, however, it became apparent that rather than being composed of living plants, the trees appeared to be carved of stone! The trees were extremely lifelike and in great number - something that leads to speculation that at one point this was a mundane forest somehow transformed to stone either by magic or by some peculiar natural disaster. The orcs call it “Cravanclosh” (''CRAW-ank-losh'' or ''CRAV-ank-losh'').

	===Mareave===		===[[Mareave]]===
	The second territory of the Broken Shore lies south of Spiral. It has much more in common with the Urizen coast than that of Attar; there are comparatively few natural harbours here, and the coastline is both rocky and raised into steep cliffs. Like the rest of the Broken Shore, it is warm and dry with little in the way of large scale vegetation. As with Ayereed, the land rises to the east until one hits the great mountain range that presumably connects to the mountains of Urizen.		The second territory of the Broken Shore lies south of Spiral. It has much more in common with the Urizen coast than that of Attar; there are comparatively few natural harbours here, and the coastline is both rocky and raised into steep cliffs. Like the rest of the Broken Shore, it is warm and dry with little in the way of large scale vegetation. As with Ayereed, the land rises to the east until one hits the great mountain range that presumably connects to the mountains of Urizen.

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	A wide bay is gouged out of the eastern shore of Shayeel which is entirely choked with thick, rubbery seaweed. The area is effectively impassable to large vessels - and attempting to sail through would be dangerous as the sea here is not only scattered with rocky outcroppings but also several extremely shallow areas. The seaweed sea is quite heavily populated - orcs use small boats to get around, while many of them seem to be able to walk on water itself! On further investigation it becomes apparent that they are actually using cunning footwear woven from reeds that work a little like tiny coracles, spreading their weight across the surface of the seaweed so they do not fall through the thick layer of vegetation - some of the Kallavesi in the far north-west make use of similar contraptions.		A wide bay is gouged out of the eastern shore of Shayeel which is entirely choked with thick, rubbery seaweed. The area is effectively impassable to large vessels - and attempting to sail through would be dangerous as the sea here is not only scattered with rocky outcroppings but also several extremely shallow areas. The seaweed sea is quite heavily populated - orcs use small boats to get around, while many of them seem to be able to walk on water itself! On further investigation it becomes apparent that they are actually using cunning footwear woven from reeds that work a little like tiny coracles, spreading their weight across the surface of the seaweed so they do not fall through the thick layer of vegetation - some of the Kallavesi in the far north-west make use of similar contraptions.

	The area is also home to a population of monstrous predatory eels - or eel-like drakes, opinion is divided. Unlike the eels Imperial sailors are familiar with they hunt in packs, gliding beneath the seaweed and striking upwards to bite chunks out of unfortunate orc ~~travelers~~. A person in the water, surrounded by a pack of these hungry eels, lasts less than a minute before disappearing below the water in an explosion of blood and foaming water.		The area is also home to a population of monstrous predatory eels - or eel-like drakes, opinion is divided. Unlike the eels Imperial sailors are familiar with they hunt in packs, gliding beneath the seaweed and striking upwards to bite chunks out of unfortunate orc travellers. A person in the water, surrounded by a pack of these hungry eels, lasts less than a minute before disappearing below the water in an explosion of blood and foaming water.

	Along the northern part of the sargasso is a settlement apparently called "Barbless" which is built partially on a large rocky outcropping and partly on the remains of shipwrecked vessels. Even for a Grendel town it is remarkably ramshackle in appearance - all save the high stone tower at the centre that is said to be the domain of the Salt Lord Yameissan, a powerful magician and master of Day Lore.		Along the northern part of the sargasso is a settlement apparently called "Barbless" which is built partially on a large rocky outcropping and partly on the remains of shipwrecked vessels. Even for a Grendel town it is remarkably ramshackle in appearance - all save the high stone tower at the centre that is said to be the domain of the Salt Lord Yameissan, a powerful magician and master of Day Lore.

Rafferty: /* Axiom Prison */

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Axiom Prison

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	This is the easternmost region of Shavronne. Made up of forested islands, it is considered to be a wilderness - the habitat of bandits, pirates, exiles, wizards, and weird beasts. Every few years a minor crusade is launched during which Suranni templars clear the islands with fire. It is rare for these crusades not to uncover at least one Grendel enclave. The great prison of Axiom stands on one of the larger islands in the northern part of this region.		This is the easternmost region of Shavronne. Made up of forested islands, it is considered to be a wilderness - the habitat of bandits, pirates, exiles, wizards, and weird beasts. Every few years a minor crusade is launched during which Suranni templars clear the islands with fire. It is rare for these crusades not to uncover at least one Grendel enclave. The great prison of Axiom stands on one of the larger islands in the northern part of this region.
	====Axiom Prison====		====Axiom Prison====
	This massive, fortified prison built in built on one of the northernmost of the Maligaro islands, a short distance to the east of the town of Bestel. It is very inhospitable place; no Imperial ships were welcomed at the small, secluded docks below the prison. How the prisoners are chosen - the Suranni apparently favour execution for most serious crimes - is unclear even to the local citizens. Being imprisoned in Axiom is seen as a fate worse than death by most - and anyone who is incarcerated there is imprisoned for life. According to scuttlebutt in Bestel, the workers here toil to extract valuable minerals from mines deep beneath the island.		This massive, fortified prison is built in built on one of the northernmost of the Maligaro islands, a short distance to the east of the town of Bestel. It is very inhospitable place; no Imperial ships were welcomed at the small, secluded docks below the prison. How the prisoners are chosen - the Suranni apparently favour execution for most serious crimes - is unclear even to the local citizens. Being imprisoned in Axiom is seen as a fate worse than death by most - and anyone who is incarcerated there is imprisoned for life. According to scuttlebutt in Bestel, the workers here toil to extract valuable minerals from mines deep beneath the island.

			Approach to the prison is very treacherous; there are broken pinnacles of rock, unpredictable tides, and vicious metal spikes just below the waterline intended to scuttle any boat that strays from the approved approach. Atop the prison is a tower with a beacon on it that is as much to encourage captains to stay away as it is a warning of the dangerous rocks that surround the island. According to the Suranni, the prison is also a temple to their god Arav the Judge, and the warden of the prison - Brutus Costaigne - ranks highly among the priests of that faith.

			Some time around the Summer Solstice 386YE the [[Children of Wrecks]] launched [[Children_of_Wrecks#Jailbreak\|a raid]] against the prison, freeing a large number of prisoners including, by all accounts, numerous leaders of the ''Hand of Dumon'' organisation. It's believed that those who weren't sacrificed to the sea then joined their "rescuers" providing additional magical support to the already quite dangerous pirate faction.

	Approach to the prison is very treacherous; there are broken pinnacles of rock, unpredictable tides, and vicious metal spikes just below the waterline intended to scuttle any boat that strays from the approved approach. Atop the prison is a tower with a beacon on it that is as much to encourage captains to stay away as it is a warning of the dangerous rocks that surround the island. According to the Suranni, the prison is also a temple to their god Arav the Judge, and the warden of the prison - Brutus Costaigne - ranks highly among the priests of that faith.
	====Bestel====		====Bestel====
	The largest settlement in eastern Shavronne, Bestel is a port-town that straddles the mouth of the Stamatis river. The Bestel family runs the town, ably overseen by Baron Roth deBestel, an iron-willed matriarch whose family make little secret of their Ducal aspirations. Much of the Bestel wealth comes from foreign trade, but their profit margins are narrow due to the need to employ mercenaries to protect their trading vessels. The town is comparatively welcoming to Imperial visitors, although crews and captains alike must be on their best behaviour.		The largest settlement in eastern Shavronne, Bestel is a port-town that straddles the mouth of the Stamatis river. The Bestel family runs the town, ably overseen by Baron Roth deBestel, an iron-willed matriarch whose family make little secret of their Ducal aspirations. Much of the Bestel wealth comes from foreign trade, but their profit margins are narrow due to the need to employ mercenaries to protect their trading vessels. The town is comparatively welcoming to Imperial visitors, although crews and captains alike must be on their best behaviour.

Beeswax: /* Raineach */

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Raineach

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	===Raineach===		===Raineach===
	The southernmost territory of Attar, from the sea it seems to be quite inhospitable. The coastline is quite rugged; strong waves regularly batter the southern regions. It seems to be comparatively sparsely populated; there are several port towns but only two significant population centres - Fort Kuhnaven in the ~~east~~ and the peculiar port of Bone Beach in the south-~~west~~. Much of the coastline here is carved from deep black cliffs - there are only a few areas easily accessible from the sea. It is possible for a naval force to pass from eastern Raineach across the wide open waters to the Iron Confederacy territory of Veroigne and vice versa.		The southernmost territory of Attar, from the sea it seems to be quite inhospitable. The coastline is quite rugged; strong waves regularly batter the southern regions. It seems to be comparatively sparsely populated; there are several port towns but only two significant population centres - Fort Kuhnaven in the west and the peculiar port of Bone Beach in the south-east. Much of the coastline here is carved from deep black cliffs - there are only a few areas easily accessible from the sea. It is possible for a naval force to pass from eastern Raineach across the wide open waters to the Iron Confederacy territory of Veroigne and vice versa.

	====Fort Kuhnaven====		====Fort Kuhnaven====
	(''Coo-NAH-vun'')This heavily fortified town stands at the ~~easternmost~~ point of Raineach. It appears to be a large town surrounding a shipyard built beneath some steep black stone cliffs.The fortifications consist of a sea-wall set with metal spikes, and a central keep of white granite that overlooks the town itself. Like the town, the fort has a ramshackle appearance as if it has grown up naturally over time rather than being properly planned. Massive ballistae and trebuchets are arranged around the walls, capable of launching rocks far out to sea. Much of the excessive splendour and decoration that the Grendel like to surround themselves with is missing from Fort Kuhnaven.		(''Coo-NAH-vun'')This heavily fortified town stands at the westernmost point of Raineach. It appears to be a large town surrounding a shipyard built beneath some steep black stone cliffs. The fortifications consist of a sea-wall set with metal spikes, and a central keep of white granite that overlooks the town itself. Like the town, the fort has a ramshackle appearance as if it has grown up naturally over time rather than being properly planned. Massive ballistae and trebuchets are arranged around the walls, capable of launching rocks far out to sea. Much of the excessive splendour and decoration that the Grendel like to surround themselves with is missing from Fort Kuhnaven.

	====Temple of Tempest Jade====		====Temple of Tempest Jade====
	On the mainland north-east of ~~fort~~ Kuhnaven is a large stone structure that seems to be studded with a small Prince's ransom in tempest jade. Every ship captain who ventured near reported that the currents here were unpredictable, and the winds seemed to actively try to pull the vessel onto the jagged rocks below the structure, dubbed the "Temple of Tempest Jade". On more than one occasion, spies reported ceremonies atop the cliffs in which shackled slaves were forced to leap to their deaths on the churning rocks below.		On the mainland north-east of Fort Kuhnaven is a large stone structure that seems to be studded with a small Prince's ransom in tempest jade. Every ship captain who ventured near reported that the currents here were unpredictable, and the winds seemed to actively try to pull the vessel onto the jagged rocks below the structure, dubbed the "Temple of Tempest Jade". On more than one occasion, spies reported ceremonies atop the cliffs in which shackled slaves were forced to leap to their deaths on the churning rocks below.

	====Bone Beach====		====Bone Beach====
	This town is built on a headland overlooking a wide inlet where a river comes down into a natural bay. Bone Beach obviously takes its name from this large inlet - the beaches here are absolutely covered in what seem to be the bones of massive creatures. Here and there the rotting corpse of a great drake lies, surrounded by packs of smaller creatures and circling seabirds. It is as if generation after generation of behemoths - some from the land some from the sea - come here to die. There also seems to be a healthy population of larger drakes here - including several that have been encountered as part of the Grendel armies on the Imperial side of the bay.		This town is built on a headland overlooking a wide inlet where a river comes down into a natural bay. Bone Beach obviously takes its name from this large inlet - the beaches here are absolutely covered in what seem to be the bones of massive creatures. Here and there the rotting corpse of a great drake lies, surrounded by packs of smaller creatures and circling seabirds. It is as if generation after generation of behemoths - some from the land some from the sea - come here to die. There also seems to be a healthy population of larger drakes here - including several that have been encountered as part of the Grendel armies on the Imperial side of the bay.

	The settlement - believed to be called Haurlatch - is ~~build~~ in and around the bones of a true behemoth, a creature of breathtaking size that looks to bear some of the characteristics of a great lizard and some of a whale. Overlooking the town stands a rambling ancient structure topped with a great beacon light. Banners flutter from the walls bearing stylised images that identify it as a major moridun of the Kraken's Jaws.		The settlement - believed to be called Haurlatch - is built in and around the bones of a true behemoth, a creature of breathtaking size that looks to bear some of the characteristics of a great lizard and some of a whale. Overlooking the town stands a rambling ancient structure topped with a great beacon light. Banners flutter from the walls bearing stylised images that identify it as a major moridun of the Kraken's Jaws.

	===Tathar===		===Tathar===
	The northernmost of the three Grendel territories on Attar, Tathar seems much more hospitable than rocky Raineach. There are even a few forests here - small and showing signs of having been heavily harvested by the orcs. In some old documents, this territory is referred to as "Attar Minor" or occasionally just "Attar". It is the site of the Grendel "city" of Dubhtraig, ruled by Salt Lord Suriad. The coastline is still rugged, but much more of it is accessible from the sea. Every coastal region is the site of an orc settlement, although none can compare with the size and splendour of Dubhtraig.		The northernmost of the three Grendel territories on Attar, Tathar seems much more hospitable than rocky Raineach. There are even a few forests here - small and showing signs of having been heavily harvested by the orcs. In some old documents, this territory is referred to as "Attar Minor" or occasionally just "Attar". It is the site of the Grendel "city" of Dubhtraig, ruled by Salt Lord Suriad. The coastline is still rugged, but much more of it is accessible from the sea. Every coastal region is the site of an orc settlement, although none can compare with the size and splendour of Dubhtraig.

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	[[Category:Gazetteer]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]]
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bay of ~~Catazaar~~.png \|title=This map is not suitable for use with magic, and contains only details visible from a ship while avoiding confrontation with hostile powers.\|caption=The Bay of Catazar\|width=700\|align=right}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Bay of Catazar.png \|title=This map is not suitable for use with magic, and contains only details visible from a ship while avoiding confrontation with hostile powers.\|caption=The Bay of Catazar\|width=700\|align=right}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The [[Thule]], of all people, claim that once upon a time the area occupied by the Bay of Catazar was once solid land. They say that thousands of years ago a great [[starfall]] took place - many times larger than that which recently fell in [[Otkodov]] - that created a great basin into which the waters of the southern sea greedily flowed. Unlikely as this story sounds, it might account for the [[ilium]] that is regularly pulled out of the waters of the bay by fisherfolk.		The [[Thule]], of all people, claim that once upon a time the area occupied by the Bay of Catazar was once solid land. They say that thousands of years ago a great [[starfall]] took place - many times larger than that which recently fell in [[Otkodov]] - that created a great basin into which the waters of the southern sea greedily flowed. Unlikely as this story sounds, it might account for the [[ilium]] that is regularly pulled out of the waters of the bay by fisherfolk.

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	There are also obvious signs of attempts to inhabit the growing ruins - bridges and walkways between partially submerged buildings for example - as well as a large number of moored houseboats. What is keeping the orcs here is not clear, but again examination with spyglass suggests that some of the stone buildings are not of orc construction at all, and appear to be much older than the surrounding settlement. Even submerged, or partially submerged, the buildings remain intact. There is likely to be a Salt Lord in charge of Beoraidh but if there is, there is no sign of any palace.		There are also obvious signs of attempts to inhabit the growing ruins - bridges and walkways between partially submerged buildings for example - as well as a large number of moored houseboats. What is keeping the orcs here is not clear, but again examination with spyglass suggests that some of the stone buildings are not of orc construction at all, and appear to be much older than the surrounding settlement. Even submerged, or partially submerged, the buildings remain intact. There is likely to be a Salt Lord in charge of Beoraidh but if there is, there is no sign of any palace.

	Following the Winter Solstice 382YE, an armada of Imperial [[fleet\|ships]] ~~lead~~ a daring raid against Beoraidh in response to a [[Unleashing the storm\|plan]] formulated in part with the aid of the eternal [[Rhianos]]. The raid [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Mission\|was a resounding success]]. Not only did it destroy a partially completed [[fortification]], and burn the mustering grounds and coliseum, it freed several thousand orc slaves eager to join their [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] benefactors.		Following the Winter Solstice 382YE, an armada of Imperial [[fleet\|ships]] led a daring raid against Beoraidh in response to a [[Unleashing the storm\|plan]] formulated in part with the aid of the eternal [[Rhianos]]. The raid [[383YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Mission\|was a resounding success]]. Not only did it destroy a partially completed [[fortification]], and burn the mustering grounds and coliseum, it freed several thousand orc slaves eager to join their [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] benefactors.

	====The Lighthouse====		====The Lighthouse====

Rafferty: /* Mareave */

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Mareave

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	===Mareave===		===Mareave===
	The second territory of the Broken Shore lies south of Spiral. It has much more in common with the Urizen coast than that of Attar; there are comparatively few natural harbours here, and the coastline is both rocky and raised into steep cliffs. Like the rest of the Broken Shore, it is warm and dry with little in the way of large scale vegetation. As with Ayereed, the land rises to the east until one hits the great mountain range that presumably connects to the mountains of Urizen.		The second territory of the Broken Shore lies south of Spiral. It has much more in common with the Urizen coast than that of Attar; there are comparatively few natural harbours here, and the coastline is both rocky and raised into steep cliffs. Like the rest of the Broken Shore, it is warm and dry with little in the way of large scale vegetation. As with Ayereed, the land rises to the east until one hits the great mountain range that presumably connects to the mountains of Urizen.

	~~There~~ appear to be two main points of interest along the coast of Mareave.		Today, there appear to be two main points of interest along the coast of Mareave.

	====Blood River Colossi====		====Blood River Colossi====
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	====The Lighthouse====		====The Lighthouse====
	The last significant structure in Mareave visible from the sea is, somewhat surprisingly, an Urizen spire. Or rather, the remains of one. The buildings visible atop the cliffs have an obvious Urizen style about them, but they have clearly been converted to the use of barbarian orcs. The most striking feature however is a large, fortified seven-sided lighthouse built in the centre of the settlement; a white granite tower atop which is a globe of tempest jade clearly intended to be illuminated with a lightstone. The light does not appear to be working, however, or the orcs seem disinterested in operating it. The structure looks quite old - it may even be pre-Imperial in nature.		The last significant structure in Mareave visible from the sea is, somewhat surprisingly, an Urizen spire. Or rather, the remains of one. The buildings visible atop the cliffs have an obvious Urizen style about them, but they have clearly been converted to the use of barbarian orcs. The most striking feature however is a large, fortified seven-sided lighthouse built in the centre of the settlement; a white granite tower atop which is a globe of tempest jade clearly intended to be illuminated with a lightstone. The light does not appear to be working, however, or the orcs seem disinterested in operating it. The structure looks quite old - it may even be pre-Imperial in nature.

			During the Summer Solstice, the [[Historical_research#The_Department_of_Historical_Research\|Department of Historical Research]] was [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Research_Urizen_in_Mareave\|charged]] by Vaclav Mladenovich Kosti, [[Minister of Historical Research]] to "''research the history of the territory of Mahal, now known as Mareave, and its inhabitants through history, with particular regard to the Urizeni''." The [[Mareave and Urizen\|subsequent report]] touches extensively on the history of this territory, in terms of its domination by the [[Skoura\|Skourans]], and the presence of Urizen spires in the northern regions.