Forest of Ulnak - Revision history

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	The Forest of Ulnak is part of the Mallum, controlled by the Druj, and ruled over by the buruk tepel of Cassad Ûln. It borders [[Ossium]], [[the Barrens]], the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]] and an unknown territory to the north. The only territory known to the Empire that could be considered similar is [[Brocéliande]]; the entire territory is covered in a vast, ancient woodland. It is warmer than Ossium and significantly wetter; much of the territory has a similar climate to [[Therunin]].		The Forest of Ulnak is part of the Mallum, controlled by the Druj, and ruled over by the buruk tepel of Cassad Ûln. It borders [[Ossium]], [[the Barrens]], the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]] and an unknown territory to the north. The only territory known to the Empire that could be considered similar is [[Brocéliande]]; the entire territory is covered in a vast, ancient woodland. It is warmer than Ossium and significantly wetter; much of the territory has a similar climate to [[Therunin]].

	The largest settlement is Shadowmere which expands across the vast marshlake of the Shifting Basin. There are scattered homesteads throughout the territory; often built up into the vast trees with bridges linking them. The only area that sees extensive use of stone is Deathsgate and the intimidating fortress of Cassad Ûln.		The largest settlement is Shadowmere which expands across the vast marshlake of the Shifting Basin. There are scattered homesteads throughout the territory; often built up into the vast trees with bridges linking them. The only area that sees extensive use of stone is Deathsgate and the intimidating fortress of [[#Cassad Ûln\|Cassad Ûln]].

	==Points of Interest==		==Points of Interest==

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OOC Notes

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	* Every region belongs to the Druj; this is a Druj territory		* Every region belongs to the Druj; this is a Druj territory
	* [[#Cassad Ûln\|Cassad Ûln]] is a rank three [[fortification]]		* [[#Cassad Ûln\|Cassad Ûln]] is a rank three [[fortification]]
	* [[#~~Thistle of Barbs~~\|The Thistle of Barbs]] is a rank one fortification		* [[#Ghul'thak Forest\|The Thistle of Barbs]] is a rank one fortification

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[The Mallum]]		* [[The Mallum]]
	* [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Hexwood\|Hexwood]] - 383YE Winter wind of war about the Empire's initial invasion into the Forest of Ulnak		* [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Hexwood\|Hexwood]] - 383YE Winter wind of war about the Empire's initial invasion into the Forest of Ulnak

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OOC Notes

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	==OOC Notes==		==OOC Notes==
	* Every region belongs to the Druj; this is a Druj territory		* Every region belongs to the Druj; this is a Druj territory
	* Cassad Ûln is a rank three [[fortification]]		* [[#Cassad Ûln\|Cassad Ûln]] is a rank three [[fortification]]
			* [[#Thistle of Barbs\|The Thistle of Barbs]] is a rank one fortification

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[The Mallum]]		* [[The Mallum]]
	* [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Hexwood\|Hexwood]] - 383YE Winter wind of war about the Empire's initial invasion into the Forest of Ulnak		* [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Hexwood\|Hexwood]] - 383YE Winter wind of war about the Empire's initial invasion into the Forest of Ulnak

Hailmur at 14:19, 3 July 2024

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	==Points of Interest==		==Points of Interest==
	===Shadowmere===		===Shadowmere===
	In the centre of the Shifting Basin, on the northern edge of the vast wetlands that eventually lead to the Barren Sea, is the start of the settlement of Shadowmere. This sprawling settlement has a population similar to that of Meade or Cargo. The town has few buildings that are not in the marshlands themselves, mostly consisting of warehouses storing lumber and other goods from elsewhere in the territory. The vast majority of the settlement spreads across the marsh on pilings and stilts, often connected by walkways and rope bridges. Inhabitants use canoes, rafts, and nets to catch the fish and birds that make their homes in the marsh. Shadowmere is controlled by the formidable Ormthak Longbarb, a warlord whose grim epithet comes both from their favoured weapon - a powerful magical polearm - and their use of long fishhook on captured enemies and traitors.		In the centre of the Shifting Basin, on the northern edge of the vast wetlands that eventually lead to the Barren Sea, is the start of the settlement of Shadowmere. This sprawling settlement has a population similar to that of [[Mitwold#Meade\|Meade]] or [[Redoubt#Cargo\|Cargo]]. The town has few buildings that are not in the marshlands themselves, mostly consisting of warehouses storing lumber and other goods from elsewhere in the territory. The vast majority of the settlement spreads across the marsh on pilings and stilts, often connected by walkways and rope bridges. Inhabitants use canoes, rafts, and nets to catch the fish and birds that make their homes in the marsh. Shadowmere is controlled by the formidable ''Ormthak Longbarb'', a warlord whose grim epithet comes both from their favoured weapon - a powerful magical polearm - and their use of long fishhook on captured enemies and traitors.

	===Sacred Grove===		===Sacred Grove===
	There is a weirwood grove near the centre of Deathsgate that appears to be more than "just" a weirwood grove. Scouts report that a variety of ceremonies are performed there. There are also indications that a number of slaves from the Great Forest Orcs sept of the Barrens are kept here, forced to tend the trees for their Druj masters. They live in dreadful conditions, clearly suffering punishment for the "treachery" of their families in the Barrens, but the Druj relish their expertise enough that they keep them alive rather than make an example of them.		There is a weirwood grove near the centre of Deathsgate that appears to be more than "just" a weirwood grove. Scouts report that a variety of ceremonies are performed there. There are also indications that a number of slaves from the [[Great Forest Orcs]] sept of the Barrens are kept here, forced to tend the trees for their Druj masters. They live in dreadful conditions, clearly suffering punishment for the "treachery" of their families in the Barrens, but the Druj relish their expertise enough that they keep them alive rather than make an example of them.

	Estimates suggest that the Sacred Grove provides 27 wains of weirwood each season with the support of the treetenders. If that support was lost then production would be reduced to around 19 wains a season.		Estimates suggest that the Sacred Grove provides 27 wains of [[weirwood]] each season with the support of the treetenders. If that support was lost then production would be reduced to around 19 wains a season.

	===The Great Pit===		===The Great Pit===
	There is a great and terrible mine cut deep into the roots of the vast mountains that guard against whatever lies beyond the northern border. Hundreds spend their entire lifetimes in the Great Pit, toiling ceaselessly to provide stone and ore for their Druj masters.		There is a great and terrible mine cut deep into the roots of the vast mountains that guard against whatever lies beyond the northern border. Hundreds spend their entire lifetimes in the Great Pit, toiling ceaselessly to provide stone and ore for their Druj masters.

	Estimates suggest the mine provides only 12 wains of white granite each season with the current situation. It is possible that production could be increased to around 18 wains a season given sufficient investment.		Estimates suggest the mine provides only 12 wains of [[white granite]] each season with the current situation. It is possible that production could be increased to around 18 wains a season given sufficient investment.

	===Cassad Ûln===		===Cassad Ûln===
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	In the north of the Shifting Basin there is a deep lake mostly avoided by the territory's inhabitants; instead, it has been claimed by a small group of ghulai who practice Night magic. Tales from the locals suggest that the lake was created centuries ago when a star fell in fear of the Druj. The secretive ghulai reportedly have some form of an agreement to provide the buruk tepel with [[ilium\|star-metal]] from the lake in exchange for being left alone there.		In the north of the Shifting Basin there is a deep lake mostly avoided by the territory's inhabitants; instead, it has been claimed by a small group of ghulai who practice Night magic. Tales from the locals suggest that the lake was created centuries ago when a star fell in fear of the Druj. The secretive ghulai reportedly have some form of an agreement to provide the buruk tepel with [[ilium\|star-metal]] from the lake in exchange for being left alone there.

	Estimates suggest the Broken Crater provides only 3 rings of ilium each season.		Estimates suggest the Broken Crater provides only 3 rings of [[ilium]] each season.

	===The Chained Trees===		===The Chained Trees===
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	===Deathsgate===		===Deathsgate===
	* '''Quality:''' Forest		* '''Quality:''' Forest
	Deathsgate has the only pass north; controlled by the sinister fortification Cassad Ûln. Here the great buruk tepel that watches over the territory sits and plots; focused on some threat from the north. The boundless mountains that dominate the Bonewall continue through northern Deathsgate, eventually reaching the coast in the east. The south of the region, on the northern shore of the Broken Crater is a large forest dotted with herb gardens whose bounty go towards the buruk tepel and their apprentices. In the centre of the region is the Sacred Grove; a stand of weirwood trees that also serve as a place of ceremony for the Druj.		Deathsgate has the only pass north; controlled by the sinister fortification Cassad Ûln. Here the great buruk tepel that watches over the territory sits and plots; focused on some threat from the north. The boundless mountains that dominate the Bonewall continue through northern Deathsgate, eventually reaching the coast in the east. The south of the region, on the northern shore of the Broken Crater is a large forest dotted with herb gardens whose bounty goes towards the buruk tepel and their apprentices. In the centre of the region is the Sacred Grove; a stand of weirwood trees that also serve as a place of ceremony for the Druj.

	==Strategic Considerations==		==Strategic Considerations==

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Overview

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	<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Forest of Ulnak regions.png\|caption=The Forest of Ulnak is mapped, but parts of the territory remain unknown.\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Forest of Ulnak regions.png\|caption=The Forest of Ulnak is mapped, but parts of the territory remain unknown.\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Forest of Ulnak is part of the Mallum, controlled by the Druj, and ruled over by the buruk tepel of Cassad Ûln. It borders Ossium, the Barrens, the Salt Flats of Sanath and an unknown territory to the north. The only territory known to the Empire that could be considered similar is Brocéliande; the entire territory is covered in a vast, ancient woodland. It is warmer than Ossium and significantly wetter; much of the territory has a similar climate to Therunin.		The Forest of Ulnak is part of the Mallum, controlled by the Druj, and ruled over by the buruk tepel of Cassad Ûln. It borders [[Ossium]], [[the Barrens]], the [[Salt Flats of Sanath]] and an unknown territory to the north. The only territory known to the Empire that could be considered similar is [[Brocéliande]]; the entire territory is covered in a vast, ancient woodland. It is warmer than Ossium and significantly wetter; much of the territory has a similar climate to [[Therunin]].

	The largest settlement is Shadowmere which expands across the vast marshlake of the Shifting Basin. There are scattered homesteads throughout the territory; often built up into the vast trees with bridges linking them. The only area that sees extensive use of stone is Deathsgate and the intimidating fortress of Cassad Ûln.		The largest settlement is Shadowmere which expands across the vast marshlake of the Shifting Basin. There are scattered homesteads throughout the territory; often built up into the vast trees with bridges linking them. The only area that sees extensive use of stone is Deathsgate and the intimidating fortress of Cassad Ûln.

Hailmur: /* Shadowmere */

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Shadowmere

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	==Points of Interest==		==Points of Interest==
	===Shadowmere===		===Shadowmere===
	In the centre of the Shifting Basin, on the northern edge of the vast wetlands that eventually lead to the Barren Sea, is the start of the settlement of Shadowmere. This sprawling settlement has a population similar to that of Meade or Cargo. The town has few buildings that are not in the marshlands themselves, mostly consisting of warehouses storing lumber and other goods from elsewhere in the territory. The vast majority of the settlement spreads across the marsh on pilings and stilts, often connected by walkways and rope bridges. Inhabitants use canoes, ~~rats~~, and nets to catch the fish and birds that make their homes in the marsh. Shadowmere is controlled by the formidable Ormthak Longbarb, a warlord whose grim epithet comes both from their favoured weapon - a powerful magical polearm - and their use of long fishhook on captured enemies and traitors.		In the centre of the Shifting Basin, on the northern edge of the vast wetlands that eventually lead to the Barren Sea, is the start of the settlement of Shadowmere. This sprawling settlement has a population similar to that of Meade or Cargo. The town has few buildings that are not in the marshlands themselves, mostly consisting of warehouses storing lumber and other goods from elsewhere in the territory. The vast majority of the settlement spreads across the marsh on pilings and stilts, often connected by walkways and rope bridges. Inhabitants use canoes, rafts, and nets to catch the fish and birds that make their homes in the marsh. Shadowmere is controlled by the formidable Ormthak Longbarb, a warlord whose grim epithet comes both from their favoured weapon - a powerful magical polearm - and their use of long fishhook on captured enemies and traitors.

	===Sacred Grove===		===Sacred Grove===

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Strategic Considerations

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	Due to the nature of the Broken Crater it is only possible for an army to attack into Deathsgate from either the Bonewall or Gloomsea.		Due to the nature of the Broken Crater it is only possible for an army to attack into Deathsgate from either the Bonewall or Gloomsea.

	Due to the nature of the Nameless River it is ~~only~~ possible to attack into Grimfen ~~Minre~~ or the Shifting Basin from the Barrens; the ~~Gul~~'thak forest is the only region that can be attacked from the ~~south~~.		Due to the nature of the Nameless River it is not possible to attack into Grimfen Mire or the Shifting Basin from the Barrens; the Ghul'thak forest is the only region that can be attacked from the Barrens.

	The only pass wide enough to allow an army to cross the mountains to the north is dominated by Cassad Ûln; an army would need to go ''through'' the fortification to cross into the territory to the north.		The only pass wide enough to allow an army to cross the mountains to the north is dominated by Cassad Ûln; an army would need to go ''through'' the fortification to cross into the territory to the north.

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	[[Category:Druj]] [[Category:Gazetteer]][[Category:The Mallum]]		[[Category:Druj]] [[Category:Gazetteer]][[Category:The Mallum]]
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Mallum_Sketch.png\|caption=A very rough,speculative map showing the extrapolated locations of the four territories believed to surround [[the Barrens]].\|align=~~right~~\|width=~~450~~}}		<div style="float:left; width: 600px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Mallum_Sketch.png\|caption=A very rough,speculative map showing the extrapolated locations of the four territories believed to surround [[the Barrens]].\|align=left\|width=600}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Forest of Ulnak is the northernmost territory of [[the Mallum]]. The Empire knows very little about it - [[The_Mallum#Forest of Ulnak\|what they do know]] was provided by the [[Great Forest Orcs]].		The Forest of Ulnak is the northernmost territory of [[the Mallum]]. The Empire knows very little about it - [[The_Mallum#Forest of Ulnak\|what they do know]] was provided by the [[Great Forest Orcs]].

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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[The Mallum]]		* [[The Mallum]]
			* [[Hope and fear]] - Summer 387YE appraisal of Druj military supply
	* [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Hexwood\|Hexwood]] - 383YE Winter wind of war about the Empire's initial invasion into the Forest of Ulnak		* [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Hexwood\|Hexwood]] - 383YE Winter wind of war about the Empire's initial invasion into the Forest of Ulnak