Varushkan Road - Revision history

Dre at 09:33, 21 March 2025

2025-03-21T09:33:58Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:33, 21 March 2025
Line 13:		Line 13:
	The value of roads is mitigated slightly because the horrors that lurk in the shadows under the trees have learnt that roads mean people. Some monsters lurk near roads, trying to lure unwary travellers “off the beaten track” to their doom.		The value of roads is mitigated slightly because the horrors that lurk in the shadows under the trees have learnt that roads mean people. Some monsters lurk near roads, trying to lure unwary travellers “off the beaten track” to their doom.
	==The Iron Roads==		==The Iron Roads==
	The seed of the Iron Roads was planted in 379YE, after the victory over the [[Thule]] in [[Karsk]]. Restoring the roads of the territory was [[Crow on the cradle\|partly inspired]] by the desire to raise a third army, but once they [[Rebuild the roads of Karsk\|were completed]] they greatly enhanced the prosperity of the [[mine]] and [[forest]] owners of the newly-liberated territory. in Autumn 382YE, the civil service presented a proposal to [[Starting_at_the_end#The_Iron_Roads_of_Varushka\|build Iron Roads]] to provide similar benefits in [[Karov]], [[Volodmartz]], and [[Miekarova]]. These fine new roads, built in the traditional manner, would also link the Bourse seats, and all the major vales and settlements across the nation. When [[Ossium]] became part of Varushka, the project was [[Thousands_or_more#Roads_of_Iron\|expanded to include]] the newest part of the nation as well. Work on the grand network of roads was completed shortly before the Spring ~~Solstice~~ 385YE, brining [[Daylight fading\|great prosperity to the entire nation]].		The seed of the Iron Roads was planted in 379YE, after the victory over the [[Thule]] in [[Karsk]]. Restoring the roads of the territory was [[Crow on the cradle\|partly inspired]] by the desire to raise a third army, but once they [[Rebuild the roads of Karsk\|were completed]] they greatly enhanced the prosperity of the [[mine]] and [[forest]] owners of the newly-liberated territory. in Autumn 382YE, the civil service presented a proposal to [[Starting_at_the_end#The_Iron_Roads_of_Varushka\|build Iron Roads]] to provide similar benefits in [[Karov]], [[Volodmartz]], and [[Miekarova]]. These fine new roads, built in the traditional manner, would also link the Bourse seats, and all the major vales and settlements across the nation. When [[Ossium]] became part of Varushka, the project was [[Thousands_or_more#Roads_of_Iron\|expanded to include]] the newest part of the nation as well. Work on the grand network of roads was completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 385YE, brining [[Daylight fading\|great prosperity to the entire nation]].

	==Roads in Play==		==Roads in Play==

Rafferty at 10:56, 4 June 2023

2023-06-04T10:56:21Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:56, 4 June 2023
Line 12:		Line 12:

	The value of roads is mitigated slightly because the horrors that lurk in the shadows under the trees have learnt that roads mean people. Some monsters lurk near roads, trying to lure unwary travellers “off the beaten track” to their doom.		The value of roads is mitigated slightly because the horrors that lurk in the shadows under the trees have learnt that roads mean people. Some monsters lurk near roads, trying to lure unwary travellers “off the beaten track” to their doom.
			==The Iron Roads==
			The seed of the Iron Roads was planted in 379YE, after the victory over the [[Thule]] in [[Karsk]]. Restoring the roads of the territory was [[Crow on the cradle\|partly inspired]] by the desire to raise a third army, but once they [[Rebuild the roads of Karsk\|were completed]] they greatly enhanced the prosperity of the [[mine]] and [[forest]] owners of the newly-liberated territory. in Autumn 382YE, the civil service presented a proposal to [[Starting_at_the_end#The_Iron_Roads_of_Varushka\|build Iron Roads]] to provide similar benefits in [[Karov]], [[Volodmartz]], and [[Miekarova]]. These fine new roads, built in the traditional manner, would also link the Bourse seats, and all the major vales and settlements across the nation. When [[Ossium]] became part of Varushka, the project was [[Thousands_or_more#Roads_of_Iron\|expanded to include]] the newest part of the nation as well. Work on the grand network of roads was completed shortly before the Spring Solstice 385YE, brining [[Daylight fading\|great prosperity to the entire nation]].

	==Roads in Play==		==Roads in Play==

Hastur: /* Communication and Protection */

2020-04-23T16:58:12Z

Communication and Protection

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:58, 23 April 2020
Line 3:		Line 3:
	Without the roads that criss-cross Varushka, it would not exist as a Nation but as a series of slowly declining, isolated settlements in a sea of darkness. The Vard built the first roads, connecting their settlements and allowing for trade and the movement of troops. Since joining the Empire, good quality roads have become more widespread, carving out safe passages through the deepest wilderness.		Without the roads that criss-cross Varushka, it would not exist as a Nation but as a series of slowly declining, isolated settlements in a sea of darkness. The Vard built the first roads, connecting their settlements and allowing for trade and the movement of troops. Since joining the Empire, good quality roads have become more widespread, carving out safe passages through the deepest wilderness.

	Building a road in Varushka is a task that involves dozens of workers and the soldiers to protect them. Roadbuilders follow traditional methods to lay out the roads, and every hundredth stone is marked with a warding sigil. This [[hearth magic]] grants the roads in Varushka [[~~Varushka hearth magic~~#~~Wards~~\|powerful protection]]. The [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|Wolves]] of the forest cannot step onto the stone of a properly constructed Varushkan road, and on rare occasions merely touching the road may harm them.		Building a road in Varushka is a task that involves dozens of workers and the soldiers to protect them. Roadbuilders follow traditional methods to lay out the roads, and every hundredth stone is marked with a warding sigil. This [[hearth magic]] grants the roads in Varushka [[Varushka_hearth_magic#Warding\|powerful protection]]. The [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|Wolves]] of the forest cannot step onto the stone of a properly constructed Varushkan road, and on rare occasions merely touching the road may harm them.

	This protection allows trade and communication between the valleys of Varushka. It also means that a traveller who approaches “by the front door” (that is, along the road) is probably not a monster, whereas a traveller who approaches “by the back door” (from the woods) is automatically suspect.		This protection allows trade and communication between the valleys of Varushka. It also means that a traveller who approaches “by the front door” (that is, along the road) is probably not a monster, whereas a traveller who approaches “by the back door” (from the woods) is automatically suspect.

Rafferty: /* Roads in Play */

2020-04-23T12:51:01Z

Roads in Play

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:51, 23 April 2020
Line 16:		Line 16:
	Your character is usually safe in Anvil, which is far from the Varushkan wilderness. However it can still be fun to roleplay the Varushkan habit of staying on the roads or paths wherever possible. It's perfectly appropriate to go out of your way to avoid straying from one of the main paths or just to act a little nervous if you have to leave the safety of the road behind.		Your character is usually safe in Anvil, which is far from the Varushkan wilderness. However it can still be fun to roleplay the Varushkan habit of staying on the roads or paths wherever possible. It's perfectly appropriate to go out of your way to avoid straying from one of the main paths or just to act a little nervous if you have to leave the safety of the road behind.

	If your character travels via the [[~~sentinel gate~~]] to Varushka at any point during a summit and you're in a wood with a clear path then you should be very wary of leaving that path, no matter what inducement lies just off the beaten track. Remembering the vital protection that this hearth magic provides could be the difference between life and death.		If your character travels via the [[Sentinel Gate]] to Varushka at any point during a summit and you're in a wood with a clear path then you should be very wary of leaving that path, no matter what inducement lies just off the beaten track. Remembering the vital protection that this hearth magic provides could be the difference between life and death.
	[[Category:Varushka]]		[[Category:Varushka]]

Rafferty at 12:50, 23 April 2020

2020-04-23T12:50:35Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:50, 23 April 2020
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=VarushkanRoad.jpg\|align=right\|width=500\|caption=No Varushkan would travel by night ... not unless there was no other choice.}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=VarushkanRoad.jpg\|align=right\|width=500\|caption=No Varushkan would travel by night ... not unless there was no other choice.}}
			==Communication and Protection==
	Without the roads that criss-cross Varushka, it would not exist as a Nation but as a series of slowly declining, isolated settlements in a sea of darkness. The Vard built the first roads, connecting their settlements and allowing for trade and the movement of troops. Since joining the Empire, good quality roads have become more widespread, carving out safe passages through the deepest wilderness.		Without the roads that criss-cross Varushka, it would not exist as a Nation but as a series of slowly declining, isolated settlements in a sea of darkness. The Vard built the first roads, connecting their settlements and allowing for trade and the movement of troops. Since joining the Empire, good quality roads have become more widespread, carving out safe passages through the deepest wilderness.

	Building a road in Varushka is a task that involves dozens of workers and the soldiers to protect them. Roadbuilders ~~practice a hearth magic of their own, following~~ traditional methods to lay out the roads, and every hundredth stone is marked with a warding sigil. This [[hearth magic]] grants the roads in Varushka powerful protection. The Wolves of the forest cannot step onto the stone of a properly constructed Varushkan road, and on rare occasions merely touching the road ~~can cause~~ them ~~to spontaneously ignite~~.		Building a road in Varushka is a task that involves dozens of workers and the soldiers to protect them. Roadbuilders follow traditional methods to lay out the roads, and every hundredth stone is marked with a warding sigil. This [[hearth magic]] grants the roads in Varushka [[Varushka hearth magic#Wards\|powerful protection]]. The [[Varushkan_Monster#Wolves\|Wolves]] of the forest cannot step onto the stone of a properly constructed Varushkan road, and on rare occasions merely touching the road may harm them.

	This protection allows trade and communication between the valleys of Varushka. It also means that a traveller who approaches “by the front door” (that is, along the road) is probably not a monster, whereas a traveller who approaches “by the back door” (from the woods) is automatically suspect.		This protection allows trade and communication between the valleys of Varushka. It also means that a traveller who approaches “by the front door” (that is, along the road) is probably not a monster, whereas a traveller who approaches “by the back door” (from the woods) is automatically suspect.

	Some of the major roads of Varushka are also [[Navarr\|Navarr]] ~~Trods~~ - ancient roads walked by the Navarr for time out of mind. The Navarr and the Varushkans cooperate on keeping these roads maintained and clear. The power of the Trods combined with the protective sigils of Varushka make these the safest trade routes to other nations.		Some of the major roads of Varushka are also [[Navarr\|Navarr]] [[trods]] - ancient roads walked by the Navarr for time out of mind. The Navarr and the Varushkans cooperate on keeping these roads maintained and clear. The power of the Trods combined with the protective sigils of Varushka make these the safest trade routes to other nations.

	Settlements that are not connected by a proper stone road are not only difficult to reach, but likely to be more dangerous to approach. Settlements that are not even connected by tracks to the main networks of road are especially dangerous territory. The wagon raiders are the primary architects of settlements that are not connected by roads, but there are also said to be valleys in Varushka whose inhabitants have not left their homes in generations because they are cut off from the rest of the Nation by hungry monsters and remote locations.		Settlements that are not connected by a proper stone road are not only difficult to reach, but likely to be more dangerous to approach. Settlements that are not even connected by tracks to the main networks of road are especially dangerous territory. The wagon raiders are the primary architects of settlements that are not connected by roads, but there are also said to be valleys in Varushka whose inhabitants have not left their homes in generations because they are cut off from the rest of the Nation by hungry monsters and remote locations.
Line 12:		Line 13:
	The value of roads is mitigated slightly because the horrors that lurk in the shadows under the trees have learnt that roads mean people. Some monsters lurk near roads, trying to lure unwary travellers “off the beaten track” to their doom.		The value of roads is mitigated slightly because the horrors that lurk in the shadows under the trees have learnt that roads mean people. Some monsters lurk near roads, trying to lure unwary travellers “off the beaten track” to their doom.

			==Roads in Play==
			Your character is usually safe in Anvil, which is far from the Varushkan wilderness. However it can still be fun to roleplay the Varushkan habit of staying on the roads or paths wherever possible. It's perfectly appropriate to go out of your way to avoid straying from one of the main paths or just to act a little nervous if you have to leave the safety of the road behind.

			If your character travels via the [[sentinel gate]] to Varushka at any point during a summit and you're in a wood with a clear path then you should be very wary of leaving that path, no matter what inducement lies just off the beaten track. Remembering the vital protection that this hearth magic provides could be the difference between life and death.
	[[Category:Varushka]]		[[Category:Varushka]]

Rafferty at 12:44, 23 April 2020

2020-04-23T12:44:21Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:44, 23 April 2020
Line 2:		Line 2:
	Without the roads that criss-cross Varushka, it would not exist as a Nation but as a series of slowly declining, isolated settlements in a sea of darkness. The Vard built the first roads, connecting their settlements and allowing for trade and the movement of troops. Since joining the Empire, good quality roads have become more widespread, carving out safe passages through the deepest wilderness.		Without the roads that criss-cross Varushka, it would not exist as a Nation but as a series of slowly declining, isolated settlements in a sea of darkness. The Vard built the first roads, connecting their settlements and allowing for trade and the movement of troops. Since joining the Empire, good quality roads have become more widespread, carving out safe passages through the deepest wilderness.

	Building a road in Varushka is a task that involves dozens of workers and the soldiers to protect them. Roadbuilders practice a hearth magic of their own, following traditional methods to lay out the roads, and every hundredth stone is marked with a warding sigil. This hearth magic grants the roads in Varushka powerful protection. The Wolves of the forest cannot step onto the stone of a properly constructed Varushkan road, and on rare occasions merely touching the road can cause them to spontaneously ignite.		Building a road in Varushka is a task that involves dozens of workers and the soldiers to protect them. Roadbuilders practice a hearth magic of their own, following traditional methods to lay out the roads, and every hundredth stone is marked with a warding sigil. This [[hearth magic]] grants the roads in Varushka powerful protection. The Wolves of the forest cannot step onto the stone of a properly constructed Varushkan road, and on rare occasions merely touching the road can cause them to spontaneously ignite.

	This protection allows trade and communication between the valleys of Varushka. It also means that a traveller who approaches “by the front door” (that is, along the road) is probably not a monster, whereas a traveller who approaches “by the back door” (from the woods) is automatically suspect.		This protection allows trade and communication between the valleys of Varushka. It also means that a traveller who approaches “by the front door” (that is, along the road) is probably not a monster, whereas a traveller who approaches “by the back door” (from the woods) is automatically suspect.

Rafferty at 01:12, 29 February 2016

2016-02-29T01:12:52Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:12, 29 February 2016
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=VarushkanRoad.jpg\|align=right\|width=~~450~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=VarushkanRoad.jpg\|align=right\|width=500\|caption=No Varushkan would travel by night ... not unless there was no other choice.}}
	Without the roads that criss-cross Varushka, it would not exist as a Nation but as a series of slowly declining, isolated settlements in a sea of darkness. The Vard built the first roads, connecting their settlements and allowing for trade and the movement of troops. Since joining the Empire, good quality roads have become more widespread, carving out safe passages through the deepest wilderness.		Without the roads that criss-cross Varushka, it would not exist as a Nation but as a series of slowly declining, isolated settlements in a sea of darkness. The Vard built the first roads, connecting their settlements and allowing for trade and the movement of troops. Since joining the Empire, good quality roads have become more widespread, carving out safe passages through the deepest wilderness.

Rafferty at 01:11, 29 February 2016

2016-02-29T01:11:49Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:11, 29 February 2016
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Varushkanroad~~.jpg\|align=right\|width=450}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=VarushkanRoad.jpg\|align=right\|width=450}}
	Without the roads that criss-cross Varushka, it would not exist as a Nation but as a series of slowly declining, isolated settlements in a sea of darkness. The Vard built the first roads, connecting their settlements and allowing for trade and the movement of troops. Since joining the Empire, good quality roads have become more widespread, carving out safe passages through the deepest wilderness.		Without the roads that criss-cross Varushka, it would not exist as a Nation but as a series of slowly declining, isolated settlements in a sea of darkness. The Vard built the first roads, connecting their settlements and allowing for trade and the movement of troops. Since joining the Empire, good quality roads have become more widespread, carving out safe passages through the deepest wilderness.

Rafferty at 15:13, 2 February 2016

2016-02-02T15:13:32Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:13, 2 February 2016
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Varushkanroad.jpg\|align=right\|width=450}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Varushkanroad.jpg\|align=right\|width=450}}
	Without the roads that criss-cross Varushka, it would not exist as a Nation but as a series of slowly declining, isolated settlements in a sea of darkness. The Vard built the first roads, connecting their settlements and allowing for trade and the movement of troops. Since joining the Empire, good quality roads have become more widespread, carving out safe passages through the deepest wilderness.		Without the roads that criss-cross Varushka, it would not exist as a Nation but as a series of slowly declining, isolated settlements in a sea of darkness. The Vard built the first roads, connecting their settlements and allowing for trade and the movement of troops. Since joining the Empire, good quality roads have become more widespread, carving out safe passages through the deepest wilderness.

Matt at 02:13, 3 September 2012

2012-09-03T02:13:13Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:13, 3 September 2012
Line 4:		Line 4:
	Building a road in Varushka is a task that involves dozens of workers and the soldiers to protect them. Roadbuilders practice a hearth magic of their own, following traditional methods to lay out the roads, and every hundredth stone is marked with a warding sigil. This hearth magic grants the roads in Varushka powerful protection. The Wolves of the forest cannot step onto the stone of a properly constructed Varushkan road, and on rare occasions merely touching the road can cause them to spontaneously ignite.		Building a road in Varushka is a task that involves dozens of workers and the soldiers to protect them. Roadbuilders practice a hearth magic of their own, following traditional methods to lay out the roads, and every hundredth stone is marked with a warding sigil. This hearth magic grants the roads in Varushka powerful protection. The Wolves of the forest cannot step onto the stone of a properly constructed Varushkan road, and on rare occasions merely touching the road can cause them to spontaneously ignite.

	This protection allows trade and communication between the valleys of Varushka. It also means that a traveller who approaches “by the front door” (that is, along the road) is ~~almost certainly~~ not a monster, whereas a traveller who approaches “by the back door” (from the woods) is automatically suspect.		This protection allows trade and communication between the valleys of Varushka. It also means that a traveller who approaches “by the front door” (that is, along the road) is probably not a monster, whereas a traveller who approaches “by the back door” (from the woods) is automatically suspect.

	Some of the major roads of Varushka are also [[Navarr\|Navarr]] Trods - ancient roads walked by the Navarr for time out of mind. The Navarr and the Varushkans cooperate on keeping these roads maintained and clear. The power of the Trods combined with the protective sigils of Varushka make these the safest trade routes to other nations.		Some of the major roads of Varushka are also [[Navarr\|Navarr]] Trods - ancient roads walked by the Navarr for time out of mind. The Navarr and the Varushkans cooperate on keeping these roads maintained and clear. The power of the Trods combined with the protective sigils of Varushka make these the safest trade routes to other nations.