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	Several secluded passes through the mountains into Skarsind served as trade routes prior to the invasion of the Thule. In later years they were used to launch scouting missions into the barbarian-held territory. The steadings of the region are considered a little odd by many Navarr, and occasionally accused of having more in common with the Winterfolk than with their own cousins. There may be a little truth to this - with the loss of the Glen of Shadows to the barbarians, Northpines was cut off from the rest of Hercynia - and indeed the Empire - by a combination of barbarians and the vallorn-infested region of [[#Deer's Folly\|Deer's Folly]] to the south.		Several secluded passes through the mountains into Skarsind served as trade routes prior to the invasion of the Thule. In later years they were used to launch scouting missions into the barbarian-held territory. The steadings of the region are considered a little odd by many Navarr, and occasionally accused of having more in common with the Winterfolk than with their own cousins. There may be a little truth to this - with the loss of the Glen of Shadows to the barbarians, Northpines was cut off from the rest of Hercynia - and indeed the Empire - by a combination of barbarians and the vallorn-infested region of [[#Deer's Folly\|Deer's Folly]] to the south.

	Northpines is the home to the Pridestalkers Striding whose rite of passage involves hunting and skinning snow lions, who they believe to be the children of the eternal [[Cathan Canae]]. It is also the location of the [[Voice_of_Barbs#The_House_of_Barbs\|House of Barbs]], commissioned by senator Rhain Winters ~~Vigl~~.		Northpines is the home to the Pridestalkers Striding whose rite of passage involves hunting and skinning snow lions, who they believe to be the children of the eternal [[Cathan Canae]]. It is also the location of the [[Voice_of_Barbs#The_House_of_Barbs\|House of Barbs]], commissioned by senator Rhain Winters Vigil.

	===The Glen of Shadows===		===The Glen of Shadows===

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	===Northpines===		===Northpines===
	*'''Qualities:''' Forest, Hills		*'''Qualities:''' Forest, Hills
	The mountains of north-west Hercynia are home to several mines that have been worked since before there was an Empire. The slopes of the mountains are thick with ancient pine trees, rich in [[Materials#Ambergelt\|Ambergelt]] and [[Materials#Dragonbone\|Dragonbone]]. This was the easiest region to clear of vallorn influence during the slow war of attrition to regain Hercynia, and there have been no major incursions of vallornspawn into the mountains in centuries. This region is famously where Myfanwy (one of the [[~~Navarr history~~\|earliest companions]] of the First Empress) was born, and where she was called to help mediate a dispute between rival steadings during the unsuccessful first attempt to bring the [[Urizen_history#Joining the Empire\|Urizen]] into the Empire. Some conspirators claim that had Myfanwy made the trip with the First Empress, the Urizen could have been convinced to join the Empire early.		The mountains of north-west Hercynia are home to several mines that have been worked since before there was an Empire. The slopes of the mountains are thick with ancient pine trees, rich in [[Materials#Ambergelt\|Ambergelt]] and [[Materials#Dragonbone\|Dragonbone]]. This was the easiest region to clear of vallorn influence during the slow war of attrition to regain Hercynia, and there have been no major incursions of vallornspawn into the mountains in centuries. This region is famously where Myfanwy (one of the [[Myfanwy of Hercynia\|earliest companions]] of the First Empress) was born, and where she was called to help mediate a dispute between rival steadings during the unsuccessful first attempt to bring the [[Urizen_history#Joining the Empire\|Urizen]] into the Empire. Some conspirators claim that had Myfanwy made the trip with the First Empress, the Urizen could have been convinced to join the Empire early.

	Several secluded passes through the mountains into Skarsind served as trade routes prior to the invasion of the Thule. In later years they were used to launch scouting missions into the barbarian-held territory. The steadings of the region are considered a little odd by many Navarr, and occasionally accused of having more in common with the Winterfolk than with their own cousins. There may be a little truth to this - with the loss of the Glen of Shadows to the barbarians, Northpines was cut off from the rest of Hercynia - and indeed the Empire - by a combination of barbarians and the vallorn-infested region of [[#Deer's Folly\|Deer's Folly]] to the south.		Several secluded passes through the mountains into Skarsind served as trade routes prior to the invasion of the Thule. In later years they were used to launch scouting missions into the barbarian-held territory. The steadings of the region are considered a little odd by many Navarr, and occasionally accused of having more in common with the Winterfolk than with their own cousins. There may be a little truth to this - with the loss of the Glen of Shadows to the barbarians, Northpines was cut off from the rest of Hercynia - and indeed the Empire - by a combination of barbarians and the vallorn-infested region of [[#Deer's Folly\|Deer's Folly]] to the south.

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	===Old Ranging===		===Old Ranging===
	*'''Quality:''' Forest		*'''Quality:''' Forest
	The forests of Old Ranging are carefully cultivated by the inhabitants of the Steadings here. The woods are rich with animal life, and many hunters make a good living providing pelts, furs and fine meats to merchants and traders who travel across the Empire. Likewise, the many streams and shallow rivers are rich with an impressive variety of fish and a number of steadings here raise domesticated deer and even goats whose meat is very much in demand. There are several well-established trade routes from Old Ranging to [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|~~Kalapheim~~]] and Winterfolk merchants are a common sight in the Summer months. It has not always been this way of course - there are several battlefields here that date back to pre-Imperial times when the ancestors of the modern Winterfolk, spurred on by their [[Wintermark_history\|successes against the trolls]] attempted to conquer Hercynia. The tragic tale of Queen Ilsin is sometimes told by both Navarr and Winterfolk, recounting how her army was led through Old Ranging by the clever Navarr and tricked into marching into Deer's Folly where the 'thousand strong army' was devoured by the vallorn. The tale is probably an exaggeration but seems to have at least some basis in truth. It marked the last major conflict between the Navarr and the Winterfolk in Hercynia, although to this day Suaq explorers make occasional forays into Old Ranging seeking for some sign of Queen Ilsin's personal standard ''Winter Fury'' which is believed to be a [[Thaneshall Banner\|potent artefact]].		The forests of Old Ranging are carefully cultivated by the inhabitants of the Steadings here. The woods are rich with animal life, and many hunters make a good living providing pelts, furs and fine meats to merchants and traders who travel across the Empire. Likewise, the many streams and shallow rivers are rich with an impressive variety of fish and a number of steadings here raise domesticated deer and even goats whose meat is very much in demand. There are several well-established trade routes from Old Ranging to [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalpaheim]] and Winterfolk merchants are a common sight in the Summer months. It has not always been this way of course - there are several battlefields here that date back to pre-Imperial times when the ancestors of the modern Winterfolk, spurred on by their [[Wintermark_history\|successes against the trolls]] attempted to conquer Hercynia. The tragic tale of Queen Ilsin is sometimes told by both Navarr and Winterfolk, recounting how her army was led through Old Ranging by the clever Navarr and tricked into marching into Deer's Folly where the 'thousand strong army' was devoured by the vallorn. The tale is probably an exaggeration but seems to have at least some basis in truth. It marked the last major conflict between the Navarr and the Winterfolk in Hercynia, although to this day Suaq explorers make occasional forays into Old Ranging seeking for some sign of Queen Ilsin's personal standard ''Winter Fury'' which is believed to be a [[Thaneshall Banner\|potent artefact]].

	In recent years, as the heart of the vallorn of Hercynia has become more restive, there has been an increase in vallornspawn attacks on hunting parties along the northern borders - but never in great numbers, and the attacks have been dealt with swiftly and effectively by vigilant Thorns.		In recent years, as the heart of the vallorn of Hercynia has become more restive, there has been an increase in vallornspawn attacks on hunting parties along the northern borders - but never in great numbers, and the attacks have been dealt with swiftly and effectively by vigilant Thorns.

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	Several secluded passes through the mountains into Skarsind served as trade routes prior to the invasion of the Thule. In later years they were used to launch scouting missions into the barbarian-held territory. The steadings of the region are considered a little odd by many Navarr, and occasionally accused of having more in common with the Winterfolk than with their own cousins. There may be a little truth to this - with the loss of the Glen of Shadows to the barbarians, Northpines was cut off from the rest of Hercynia - and indeed the Empire - by a combination of barbarians and the vallorn-infested region of [[#Deer's Folly\|Deer's Folly]] to the south.		Several secluded passes through the mountains into Skarsind served as trade routes prior to the invasion of the Thule. In later years they were used to launch scouting missions into the barbarian-held territory. The steadings of the region are considered a little odd by many Navarr, and occasionally accused of having more in common with the Winterfolk than with their own cousins. There may be a little truth to this - with the loss of the Glen of Shadows to the barbarians, Northpines was cut off from the rest of Hercynia - and indeed the Empire - by a combination of barbarians and the vallorn-infested region of [[#Deer's Folly\|Deer's Folly]] to the south.

	~~North Pines~~ is the home to the Pridestalkers Striding whose rite of passage involves hunting and skinning snow lions, who they believe to be the children of the eternal [[Cathan Canae]]. It is also the location of the [[Voice_of_Barbs#The_House_of_Barbs\|House of Barbs]], commissioned by senator Rhain Winters Vigl.		Northpines is the home to the Pridestalkers Striding whose rite of passage involves hunting and skinning snow lions, who they believe to be the children of the eternal [[Cathan Canae]]. It is also the location of the [[Voice_of_Barbs#The_House_of_Barbs\|House of Barbs]], commissioned by senator Rhain Winters Vigl.

	===The Glen of Shadows===		===The Glen of Shadows===

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	=== The [[Heartwood of the Great Vale]]===		=== The [[Heartwood of the Great Vale]]===
	The Heartwood of the Great Vale is a Bourse resource located in [[#Summersend\|northern Summersend]]. Custodianship of the Heartwood is an [[Imperial Title]] that brings with it a Seat on the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. It produces 25 Imperial wains of weirwood every season. Control is allocated to any Imperial citizen by open auction during the Winter Solstice.		The Heartwood of the Great Vale is a Bourse resource located in [[#Summersend\|northern Summersend]]. Custodianship of the Heartwood is an [[Imperial Title]] that brings with it a Seat on the [[Bourse]]. It produces 25 Imperial wains of weirwood every season. Control is allocated to any Imperial citizen by open auction during the Winter Solstice.

	===The Blade of Thorn===		===The Blade of Thorn===

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	===The Blade of Thorn===		===The Blade of Thorn===
	The Blade of Thorn was [[commission\|commissioned]] by [[Construct_Blade_of_Thorn\|order]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] in Spring 382YE and completed shortly before the Summer Solstice of the same year. An intricate knot of paths in the slopes of [[#Old Ranging\|Old Ranging]], the Blade of Thorn is shaped by the winding of small rods and banks of heather. Built at the request of Rhisiart Dancewalker it is a site of memorial and pride to those who have given their lives in support of the Empire and whose unnumbered names are carved into stone menhirs that periodically line the earthen slopes. Visitors to the site are encouraged to chisel the names of fallen heroes to the stones by the Blade’s rest wayhouse, used as a hostel by those who maintain the work. Prominent in particular with blood red limestone are the menhirs of those who have fallen for Liathaven including the stridings of Exiles End, Tarw, and Y’basden. The particularly vigilant will perhaps notice the names of Yanto, and Warbeast carved alone on a smaller obsidian stone etched with the rune of Zorech, rumoured to have been taken from the {{Black Plateau}}. At the centre of the swirling, curling knot stands a giant black stone with a single name in gold: Achilles of Damakan’s Forge.		The Blade of Thorn was [[commission\|commissioned]] by [[Construct_Blade_of_Thorn\|order]] of the [[Senate]] in Spring 382YE and completed shortly before the Summer Solstice of the same year. An intricate knot of paths in the slopes of [[#Old Ranging\|Old Ranging]], the Blade of Thorn is shaped by the winding of small rods and banks of heather. Built at the request of Rhisiart Dancewalker it is a site of memorial and pride to those who have given their lives in support of the Empire and whose unnumbered names are carved into stone menhirs that periodically line the earthen slopes. Visitors to the site are encouraged to chisel the names of fallen heroes to the stones by the Blade’s rest wayhouse, used as a hostel by those who maintain the work. Prominent in particular with blood red limestone are the menhirs of those who have fallen for Liathaven including the stridings of Exiles End, Tarw, and Y’basden. The particularly vigilant will perhaps notice the names of Yanto, and Warbeast carved alone on a smaller obsidian stone etched with the rune of Zorech, rumoured to have been taken from the {{Black Plateau}}. At the centre of the swirling, curling knot stands a giant black stone with a single name in gold: Achilles of Damakan’s Forge.

	The stones themselves are only a part of the great work. They mark a spiral design worked into the sod of the foothills and reinforced by wandering feet. This grand design subtly alters and focuses the flows of mana from the mountains, and across the entire territory. At key places in each [[territory#Region\|region]] a similar design - albeit of much smaller scale - can be found marked out by similar limestone menhirs.		The stones themselves are only a part of the great work. They mark a spiral design worked into the sod of the foothills and reinforced by wandering feet. This grand design subtly alters and focuses the flows of mana from the mountains, and across the entire territory. At key places in each [[territory#Region\|region]] a similar design - albeit of much smaller scale - can be found marked out by similar limestone menhirs.

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	===Northpines===		===Northpines===
	*'''Qualities:''' Forest, Hills		*'''Qualities:''' Forest, Hills
	The mountains of north-west Hercynia are home to several mines that have been worked since before there was an Empire. The slopes of the mountains are thick with ancient pine trees, rich in [[Materials#Ambergelt\|Ambergelt]] and [[Materials#Dragonbone\|Dragonbone]]. This was the easiest region to clear of ~~Vallorn~~ influence during the slow war of attrition to regain Hercynia, and there have been no major incursions of vallornspawn into the mountains in centuries. This region is famously where Myfanwy (one of the [[Navarr history\|earliest companions]] of the First Empress) was born, and where she was called to help mediate a dispute between rival steadings during the unsuccessful first attempt to bring the [[Urizen_history#Joining the Empire\|Urizen]] into the Empire. Some conspirators claim that had Myfanwy made the trip with the First Empress, the Urizen could have been convinced to join the Empire early.		The mountains of north-west Hercynia are home to several mines that have been worked since before there was an Empire. The slopes of the mountains are thick with ancient pine trees, rich in [[Materials#Ambergelt\|Ambergelt]] and [[Materials#Dragonbone\|Dragonbone]]. This was the easiest region to clear of vallorn influence during the slow war of attrition to regain Hercynia, and there have been no major incursions of vallornspawn into the mountains in centuries. This region is famously where Myfanwy (one of the [[Navarr history\|earliest companions]] of the First Empress) was born, and where she was called to help mediate a dispute between rival steadings during the unsuccessful first attempt to bring the [[Urizen_history#Joining the Empire\|Urizen]] into the Empire. Some conspirators claim that had Myfanwy made the trip with the First Empress, the Urizen could have been convinced to join the Empire early.

	Several secluded passes through the mountains into Skarsind served as trade routes prior to the invasion of the Thule. In later years they were used to launch scouting missions into the barbarian-held territory. The steadings of the region are considered a little odd by many Navarr, and occasionally accused of having more in common with the Winterfolk than with their own cousins. There may be a little truth to this - with the loss of the Glen of Shadows to the barbarians, Northpines was cut off from the rest of Hercynia - and indeed the Empire - by a combination of barbarians and the vallorn-infested region of [[#Deer's Folly\|Deer's Folly]] to the south.		Several secluded passes through the mountains into Skarsind served as trade routes prior to the invasion of the Thule. In later years they were used to launch scouting missions into the barbarian-held territory. The steadings of the region are considered a little odd by many Navarr, and occasionally accused of having more in common with the Winterfolk than with their own cousins. There may be a little truth to this - with the loss of the Glen of Shadows to the barbarians, Northpines was cut off from the rest of Hercynia - and indeed the Empire - by a combination of barbarians and the vallorn-infested region of [[#Deer's Folly\|Deer's Folly]] to the south.
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	===Deer's Folly===		===Deer's Folly===
	*'''Qualities:''' Forest, Hills, Vallorn, Vallornheart		*'''Qualities:''' Forest, Hills, Vallorn, Vallornheart
	Another mountainous area of Hercynia, but one that has fared less well than Northpines. While the mountains to the west create a natural barrier against the worst effects of the vallorn, a poisonous miasma lies over much of the region. The noxious atmosphere pools in valleys and spreads through the forest from the vallorn of Hercynia, wrapped tight around the ruins of the ancient Terunael city of Hacynian in the east. There are only a handful of steadings in Deer's Folly and they are all built in the western mountains - no steading established closer to the vallorn heart has survived more than a decade before it is overrun. The oldest of these is the small but ancient steading of Bont Goch. The Winterfolk Queen Ilsin is believed to have met her end here at the hands of the ~~Vallornspawn~~ - some scholars point to the fact that her famous standard bore a white stag and suggest it is more than coincidence the region is known as "Deer's Folly" - but if it had a name before this it is known only to historians. <br>('''OOC Note:''' This region is not considered to be in Imperial hands. It cannot be reclaimed until the power of the vallorn is broken.)		Another mountainous area of Hercynia, but one that has fared less well than Northpines. While the mountains to the west create a natural barrier against the worst effects of the vallorn, a poisonous miasma lies over much of the region. The noxious atmosphere pools in valleys and spreads through the forest from the vallorn of Hercynia, wrapped tight around the ruins of the ancient Terunael city of Hacynian in the east. There are only a handful of steadings in Deer's Folly and they are all built in the western mountains - no steading established closer to the vallorn heart has survived more than a decade before it is overrun. The oldest of these is the small but ancient steading of Bont Goch. The Winterfolk Queen Ilsin is believed to have met her end here at the hands of the vallornspawn - some scholars point to the fact that her famous standard bore a white stag and suggest it is more than coincidence the region is known as "Deer's Folly" - but if it had a name before this it is known only to historians. <br>('''OOC Note:''' This region is not considered to be in Imperial hands. It cannot be reclaimed until the power of the vallorn is broken.)

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	The forests of Old Ranging are carefully cultivated by the inhabitants of the Steadings here. The woods are rich with animal life, and many hunters make a good living providing pelts, furs and fine meats to merchants and traders who travel across the Empire. Likewise, the many streams and shallow rivers are rich with an impressive variety of fish and a number of steadings here raise domesticated deer and even goats whose meat is very much in demand. There are several well-established trade routes from Old Ranging to [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalapheim]] and Winterfolk merchants are a common sight in the Summer months. It has not always been this way of course - there are several battlefields here that date back to pre-Imperial times when the ancestors of the modern Winterfolk, spurred on by their [[Wintermark_history\|successes against the trolls]] attempted to conquer Hercynia. The tragic tale of Queen Ilsin is sometimes told by both Navarr and Winterfolk, recounting how her army was led through Old Ranging by the clever Navarr and tricked into marching into Deer's Folly where the 'thousand strong army' was devoured by the vallorn. The tale is probably an exaggeration but seems to have at least some basis in truth. It marked the last major conflict between the Navarr and the Winterfolk in Hercynia, although to this day Suaq explorers make occasional forays into Old Ranging seeking for some sign of Queen Ilsin's personal standard ''Winter Fury'' which is believed to be a [[Thaneshall Banner\|potent artefact]].		The forests of Old Ranging are carefully cultivated by the inhabitants of the Steadings here. The woods are rich with animal life, and many hunters make a good living providing pelts, furs and fine meats to merchants and traders who travel across the Empire. Likewise, the many streams and shallow rivers are rich with an impressive variety of fish and a number of steadings here raise domesticated deer and even goats whose meat is very much in demand. There are several well-established trade routes from Old Ranging to [[Hahnmark#Kalpaheim\|Kalapheim]] and Winterfolk merchants are a common sight in the Summer months. It has not always been this way of course - there are several battlefields here that date back to pre-Imperial times when the ancestors of the modern Winterfolk, spurred on by their [[Wintermark_history\|successes against the trolls]] attempted to conquer Hercynia. The tragic tale of Queen Ilsin is sometimes told by both Navarr and Winterfolk, recounting how her army was led through Old Ranging by the clever Navarr and tricked into marching into Deer's Folly where the 'thousand strong army' was devoured by the vallorn. The tale is probably an exaggeration but seems to have at least some basis in truth. It marked the last major conflict between the Navarr and the Winterfolk in Hercynia, although to this day Suaq explorers make occasional forays into Old Ranging seeking for some sign of Queen Ilsin's personal standard ''Winter Fury'' which is believed to be a [[Thaneshall Banner\|potent artefact]].

	In recent years, as the heart of the ~~Vallorn~~ of Hercynia has become more restive, there has been an increase in vallornspawn attacks on hunting parties along the northern borders - but never in great numbers, and the attacks have been dealt with swiftly and effectively by vigilant Thorns.		In recent years, as the heart of the vallorn of Hercynia has become more restive, there has been an increase in vallornspawn attacks on hunting parties along the northern borders - but never in great numbers, and the attacks have been dealt with swiftly and effectively by vigilant Thorns.

	===Summersend===		===Summersend===
	*'''Quality:''' Forest, Great Forest Orcs		*'''Quality:''' Forest, Great Forest Orcs
	The forests of Summersend are sparse, giving way to the plains of [[Skarsind#Gildenheim\|Gildenheim]] to the north. The [[#The Gate of Summer\|Gate of Summer]] is found here, along with several other well-explored Terunael ruins. Several steadings are built on a foundation of old Terunael structures, and it is from here that the push to drive back the ~~Vallorn~~ is overseen. There are several old battlefields here, most dating back to pre-Imperial times and to attempts by the Vard ancestors of the [[Varushka\|Varushkans]] to conquer Hercynia. Most of these battlefields have long since been forgotten but one - '''Mourning Hollow''' on the very south-eastern borders - [[Rubies on the Snow\|was said to be haunted]] by the unquiet spirits of dead Vard and Navarr warriors due to the result of a forgotten curse or betrayal. Due to the actions of an expedition in Winter 379YE there have been no sightings of ghosts since. Mourning Hollow is also the site of the [[Great Library of Hacynian]].		The forests of Summersend are sparse, giving way to the plains of [[Skarsind#Gildenheim\|Gildenheim]] to the north. The [[#The Gate of Summer\|Gate of Summer]] is found here, along with several other well-explored Terunael ruins. Several steadings are built on a foundation of old Terunael structures, and it is from here that the push to drive back the vallorn is overseen. There are several old battlefields here, most dating back to pre-Imperial times and to attempts by the Vard ancestors of the [[Varushka\|Varushkans]] to conquer Hercynia. Most of these battlefields have long since been forgotten but one - '''Mourning Hollow''' on the very south-eastern borders - [[Rubies on the Snow\|was said to be haunted]] by the unquiet spirits of dead Vard and Navarr warriors due to the result of a forgotten curse or betrayal. Due to the actions of an expedition in Winter 379YE there have been no sightings of ghosts since. Mourning Hollow is also the site of the [[Great Library of Hacynian]].

	In addition to the usual occasional incursions from the vallorn of Hercynia, there used to be several skirmishes with the Thule when they controlled both Skarsind and the Glen of Shadows to the north-west. The fortified steadings here served as a base of operations for forays into Skarsind during the recent war, and a number of Wintermark refugees were helped to safe havens in [[Hahnmark]] to the south-west.		In addition to the usual occasional incursions from the vallorn of Hercynia, there used to be several skirmishes with the Thule when they controlled both Skarsind and the Glen of Shadows to the north-west. The fortified steadings here served as a base of operations for forays into Skarsind during the recent war, and a number of Wintermark refugees were helped to safe havens in [[Hahnmark]] to the south-west.

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	===The Vallorn of Hercynia===		===The Vallorn of Hercynia===
	The vallorn of Hercynia is often ~~characterized~~ as "malicious" or "patient." It does not seem to be as vibrant as the vallorn in more southerly climes, and is certainly not as aggressive as the vallorns of [[Brocéliande]] or [[Liathaven]]. It is well known that the vallorn itself is not sentient but a hostile area of land, however, it is the actions of the creatures that dwell in the vallorn that give it this reputation. While incursions from vallornspawn are few and far between, they are especially vicious when they do come. Over the centuries, it has been beaten back to a dark heart in eastern [[#Deer's Folly\|Deer's Folly]] but efforts to dislodge it entirely have failed.		The vallorn of Hercynia is often characterised as "malicious" or "patient." It does not seem to be as vibrant as the vallorn in more southerly climes, and is certainly not as aggressive as the vallorns of [[Brocéliande]] or [[Liathaven]]. It is well known that the vallorn itself is not sentient but a hostile area of land, however, it is the actions of the creatures that dwell in the vallorn that give it this reputation. While incursions from vallornspawn are few and far between, they are especially vicious when they do come. Over the centuries, it has been beaten back to a dark heart in eastern [[#Deer's Folly\|Deer's Folly]] but efforts to dislodge it entirely have failed.

	==Regions==		==Regions==

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Summersend

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	===Summersend===		===Summersend===
	*'''Quality:''' Forest, Great Forest Orcs		*'''Quality:''' Forest, Great Forest Orcs
	The forests of Summersend are sparse, giving way to the plains of [[Skarsind#Gildenheim\|Gildenheim]] to the north. The [[#The Gate of Summer\|Gate of Summer]] is found here, along with several other well-explored Terunael ruins. Several steadings are built on a foundation of old Terunael structures, and it is from here that the push to drive back the Vallorn is overseen. There are several old battlefields here, most dating back to pre-Imperial times and to attempts by the Vard ancestors of the [[Varushka\|Varushkans]] to conquer Hercynia. Most of these battlefields have long since been forgotten but one - '''Mourning Hollow''' on the very south-eastern borders - [[Rubies on the Snow\|was said to be haunted]] by the unquiet spirits of dead Vard and Navarr warriors due to the result of a forgotten curse or betrayal. Due to the actions of an expedition in Winter 379YE there have been no sightings of ghosts since. Mourning Hollow is also the site of the [[Great Library at Hacynian]].		The forests of Summersend are sparse, giving way to the plains of [[Skarsind#Gildenheim\|Gildenheim]] to the north. The [[#The Gate of Summer\|Gate of Summer]] is found here, along with several other well-explored Terunael ruins. Several steadings are built on a foundation of old Terunael structures, and it is from here that the push to drive back the Vallorn is overseen. There are several old battlefields here, most dating back to pre-Imperial times and to attempts by the Vard ancestors of the [[Varushka\|Varushkans]] to conquer Hercynia. Most of these battlefields have long since been forgotten but one - '''Mourning Hollow''' on the very south-eastern borders - [[Rubies on the Snow\|was said to be haunted]] by the unquiet spirits of dead Vard and Navarr warriors due to the result of a forgotten curse or betrayal. Due to the actions of an expedition in Winter 379YE there have been no sightings of ghosts since. Mourning Hollow is also the site of the [[Great Library of Hacynian]].

	In addition to the usual occasional incursions from the vallorn of Hercynia, there used to be several skirmishes with the Thule when they controlled both Skarsind and the Glen of Shadows to the north-west. The fortified steadings here served as a base of operations for forays into Skarsind during the recent war, and a number of Wintermark refugees were helped to safe havens in [[Hahnmark]] to the south-west.		In addition to the usual occasional incursions from the vallorn of Hercynia, there used to be several skirmishes with the Thule when they controlled both Skarsind and the Glen of Shadows to the north-west. The fortified steadings here served as a base of operations for forays into Skarsind during the recent war, and a number of Wintermark refugees were helped to safe havens in [[Hahnmark]] to the south-west.

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	===Summersend===		===Summersend===
	*'''Quality:''' Forest, Great Forest Orcs		*'''Quality:''' Forest, Great Forest Orcs
	The forests of Summersend are sparse, giving way to the plains of [[Skarsind#Gildenheim\|Gildenheim]] to the north. The [[#The Gate of Summer\|Gate of Summer]] is found here, along with several other well-explored Terunael ruins. Several steadings are built on a foundation of old Terunael structures, and it is from here that the push to drive back the Vallorn is overseen. There are several old battlefields here, most dating back to pre-Imperial times and to attempts by the Vard ancestors of the [[Varushka\|Varushkans]] to conquer Hercynia. Most of these battlefields have long since been forgotten but one - '''Mourning Hollow''' on the very south-eastern borders - [[Rubies on the Snow\|was said to be haunted]] by the unquiet spirits of dead Vard and Navarr warriors due to the result of a forgotten curse or betrayal. Due to the actions of an expedition in Winter 379YE there have been no sightings of ghosts since. Mourning Hollow is also the site of the [[~~Advisor_on_the_Vallorn#The_Great_Library_of_Hacynian\|~~Great Library of Hacynian]].		The forests of Summersend are sparse, giving way to the plains of [[Skarsind#Gildenheim\|Gildenheim]] to the north. The [[#The Gate of Summer\|Gate of Summer]] is found here, along with several other well-explored Terunael ruins. Several steadings are built on a foundation of old Terunael structures, and it is from here that the push to drive back the Vallorn is overseen. There are several old battlefields here, most dating back to pre-Imperial times and to attempts by the Vard ancestors of the [[Varushka\|Varushkans]] to conquer Hercynia. Most of these battlefields have long since been forgotten but one - '''Mourning Hollow''' on the very south-eastern borders - [[Rubies on the Snow\|was said to be haunted]] by the unquiet spirits of dead Vard and Navarr warriors due to the result of a forgotten curse or betrayal. Due to the actions of an expedition in Winter 379YE there have been no sightings of ghosts since. Mourning Hollow is also the site of the [[Great Library at Hacynian]].

	In addition to the usual occasional incursions from the vallorn of Hercynia, there used to be several skirmishes with the Thule when they controlled both Skarsind and the Glen of Shadows to the north-west. The fortified steadings here served as a base of operations for forays into Skarsind during the recent war, and a number of Wintermark refugees were helped to safe havens in [[Hahnmark]] to the south-west.		In addition to the usual occasional incursions from the vallorn of Hercynia, there used to be several skirmishes with the Thule when they controlled both Skarsind and the Glen of Shadows to the north-west. The fortified steadings here served as a base of operations for forays into Skarsind during the recent war, and a number of Wintermark refugees were helped to safe havens in [[Hahnmark]] to the south-west.