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Twiggy at 01:53, 22 January 2026

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	==Recent History==		==Recent History==
	In Summer 377YE, the Thule attempted to move [[~~Imperial army~~\|forces]] south from Verthandi through the mountains of southern Tjinfalla into [[Volodmartz]]. The mountains there are believed to be riddled with hidden passages, and the Thule attempted to use these to launch a surprise attack in support of their invasion forces in [[Karsk]]. Imperial heroes managed to disrupt their effort to establish a base camp near [[Volodmartz#Brez\|Void]] - and within striking distance of the [[Granites of Veltsgorsk]]. Varushkan armed forces drove the remaining scattered forces back through the mountains, and the tunnel they were attempting to use was collapsed.		In Summer 377YE, the Thule attempted to move [[Army\|forces]] south from Verthandi through the mountains of southern Tjinfalla into [[Volodmartz]]. The mountains there are believed to be riddled with hidden passages, and the Thule attempted to use these to launch a surprise attack in support of their invasion forces in [[Karsk]]. Imperial heroes managed to disrupt their effort to establish a base camp near [[Volodmartz#Brez\|Void]] - and within striking distance of the [[Granites of Veltsgorsk]]. Varushkan armed forces drove the remaining scattered forces back through the mountains, and the tunnel they were attempting to use was collapsed.

	The Empire maintained a [[Construct_Otkodov_spy_network\|spy network]] in Verthandi, established in Summer 377YE. After an initial survey of Otkodov, the spy network was largely ignored by Imperial [[military unit\|forces]] until the Winter of 379YE, when a number of scouts from [[Wintermark]] made the trek north - during one of the worst winters on record - to cautiously explore the territory. The details of this force can be found on the [[Imperial Roll of Honour #Winter Solstice 379YE\|Imperial Roll of Honour]].		The Empire maintained a [[Construct_Otkodov_spy_network\|spy network]] in Verthandi, established in Summer 377YE. After an initial survey of Otkodov, the spy network was largely ignored by Imperial [[military unit\|forces]] until the Winter of 379YE, when a number of scouts from [[Wintermark]] made the trek north - during one of the worst winters on record - to cautiously explore the territory. The details of this force can be found on the [[Imperial Roll of Honour #Winter Solstice 379YE\|Imperial Roll of Honour]].
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	The most populated region in Verthandi, Erskjuvaten is dominated by a great shallow lake fed by the Juvaten Cascade that flows down the side of the unscalable Mount Huversk that is frozen over for nearly half the year. The shores are scattered with settlements, the largest being '''Skjuhalm''' on the northern shores. The orcs split their time between hunting, cultivating a tough but hardy strain of edible grass, and fishing in the lake - both with small boats and more commonly by cutting holes in the ice.		The most populated region in Verthandi, Erskjuvaten is dominated by a great shallow lake fed by the Juvaten Cascade that flows down the side of the unscalable Mount Huversk that is frozen over for nearly half the year. The shores are scattered with settlements, the largest being '''Skjuhalm''' on the northern shores. The orcs split their time between hunting, cultivating a tough but hardy strain of edible grass, and fishing in the lake - both with small boats and more commonly by cutting holes in the ice.

	The only route for [[~~Imperial army~~\|armies]] to enter Varushka from Verthandi (and vice versa) is to follow the river south out of Erskjuvaten into [[Miekarova#Miechernya\|Miechernya]].		The only route for [[Army\|armies]] to enter Varushka from Verthandi (and vice versa) is to follow the river south out of Erskjuvaten into [[Miekarova#Miechernya\|Miechernya]].

	===Ierkul ===		===Ierkul ===

Twiggy at 15:26, 15 January 2026

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	The most populated region in Verthandi, Erskjuvaten is dominated by a great shallow lake fed by the Juvaten Cascade that flows down the side of the unscalable Mount Huversk that is frozen over for nearly half the year. The shores are scattered with settlements, the largest being '''Skjuhalm''' on the northern shores. The orcs split their time between hunting, cultivating a tough but hardy strain of edible grass, and fishing in the lake - both with small boats and more commonly by cutting holes in the ice.		The most populated region in Verthandi, Erskjuvaten is dominated by a great shallow lake fed by the Juvaten Cascade that flows down the side of the unscalable Mount Huversk that is frozen over for nearly half the year. The shores are scattered with settlements, the largest being '''Skjuhalm''' on the northern shores. The orcs split their time between hunting, cultivating a tough but hardy strain of edible grass, and fishing in the lake - both with small boats and more commonly by cutting holes in the ice.

	The only route for [[Imperial army\|armies]] to enter Varushka from ~~Verhandi~~ (and vice versa) is to follow the river south out of Erskjuvaten into [[Miekarova#Miechernya\|Miechernya]].		The only route for [[Imperial army\|armies]] to enter Varushka from Verthandi (and vice versa) is to follow the river south out of Erskjuvaten into [[Miekarova#Miechernya\|Miechernya]].

	===Ierkul ===		===Ierkul ===

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	One point of interest is that a number of the farms of Verthandi appear to be underground. There are reports of caverns of indeterminate size where Thule slaves work to cultivate and harvest a great profusion of edible mushrooms and fungi. The fungus is processed, and turned into a sweet tasting but ultimately bland foodstuff that seems to be a staple of Thule diet. Some of the fungus is apparently fermented to produce a strong, volatile spirit that tastes disgusting but appears to be extremely alcoholic.		One point of interest is that a number of the farms of Verthandi appear to be underground. There are reports of caverns of indeterminate size where Thule slaves work to cultivate and harvest a great profusion of edible mushrooms and fungi. The fungus is processed, and turned into a sweet tasting but ultimately bland foodstuff that seems to be a staple of Thule diet. Some of the fungus is apparently fermented to produce a strong, volatile spirit that tastes disgusting but appears to be extremely alcoholic.

	In 241YE, during the reign of [[Emperor Guntherm]], parts of Verthandi were [[Campaigns_of_Emperor_Guntherm#Invasion_of_Otkodov\|conquered]] by a combined force from [[Varushka]] and [[Dawn]]. Their occupation was short lived - in 243YE they were forced to retreat back across the mountains, pursued by a counter-invasion force of Thule orcs that laid siege to [[Skarsind]] and [[Karsk]]. Some historians suggest that the Varushkan and Dawnish forces lost interest in defending their territorial gains when the [[#Feyanksyothen\|rich mithril mine]] they had seized was allocated by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] not as a Varushkan national seat as had been expected, but as an Imperial seat that was immediately won by a [[the League\|League]] citizen from [[Holberg]],		In 241YE, during the reign of [[Emperor Guntherm]], parts of Verthandi were [[Campaigns_of_Emperor_Guntherm#Invasion_of_Otkodov\|conquered]] by a combined force from [[Varushka]] and [[Dawn]]. Their occupation was short lived - in 243YE they were forced to retreat back across the mountains, pursued by a counter-invasion force of Thule orcs that laid siege to [[Skarsind]] and [[Karsk]]. Some historians suggest that the Varushkan and Dawnish forces lost interest in defending their territorial gains when the [[#Feyanksyothen\|rich mithril mine]] they had seized was allocated by the [[Senate]] not as a Varushkan national seat as had been expected, but as an Imperial seat that was immediately won by a [[the League\|League]] citizen from [[Holberg]],

	==Recent History==		==Recent History==

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	* Information about Verthandi was discovered through the use of a [[spy network]]. This information was last significantly updated after the Autumn Equinox 381YE.		* Information about Verthandi was discovered through the use of a [[spy network]]. This information was last significantly updated after the Autumn Equinox 381YE.
	* The Empire has maps of Verthandi, and consequently it ''can'' be targeted by rituals such as [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]].		* The Empire has maps of Verthandi, and consequently it ''can'' be targeted by rituals such as [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]].
	* [[#~~The_.C5.90rnhjorfal~~\|Őrnhjorfall]] is a rank one [[fortification]].		* [[Verthandi#Őrnhjorfal\|Őrnhjorfall]] is a rank one [[fortification]].
	[[Category:Thule]]		[[Category:Thule]]
	[[Category:Gazetteer]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]]

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	* The Thule control all seven regions of Verthandi, and with them the territory.		* The Thule control all seven regions of Verthandi, and with them the territory.
	* Information about Verthandi was discovered through the use of a [[spy network]]. This information was last significantly updated after the Autumn Equinox 381YE.		* Information about Verthandi was discovered through the use of a [[spy network]]. This information was last significantly updated after the Autumn Equinox 381YE.
	* The Empire has maps of ~~Verthani~~, and consequently it ''can'' be targeted by rituals such as [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]].		* The Empire has maps of Verthandi, and consequently it ''can'' be targeted by rituals such as [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]].
	* [[#The_.C5.90rnhjorfal\|Őrnhjorfall]] is a rank one [[fortification]].		* [[#The_.C5.90rnhjorfal\|Őrnhjorfall]] is a rank one [[fortification]].
	[[Category:Thule]]		[[Category:Thule]]
	[[Category:Gazetteer]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]]

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	* The Thule control all seven regions of Verthandi, and with them the territory.		* The Thule control all seven regions of Verthandi, and with them the territory.
	* Information about Verthandi was discovered through the use of a [[spy network]]. This information was last significantly updated after the Autumn Equinox 381YE.		* Information about Verthandi was discovered through the use of a [[spy network]]. This information was last significantly updated after the Autumn Equinox 381YE.
			* The Empire has maps of Verthani, and consequently it ''can'' be targeted by rituals such as [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]].
	* [[#The_.C5.90rnhjorfal\|Őrnhjorfall]] is a rank one [[fortification]].		* [[#The_.C5.90rnhjorfal\|Őrnhjorfall]] is a rank one [[fortification]].
	[[Category:Thule]]		[[Category:Thule]]
	[[Category:Gazetteer]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]]

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	The '''White Mountain Fire''' were camped in the hills and mountains of Yurah. Their banners unsurprisingly incorporate themes of mountains and fire, and the runes [[Diras]] and [[Sular]]. They appeared especially at home in the hills and mountains – indeed scouts suggested that the entire army is drawn from a single sprawling clan of hill-orcs that dwell in Yurah and Tinfjalla.		The '''White Mountain Fire''' were camped in the hills and mountains of Yurah. Their banners unsurprisingly incorporate themes of mountains and fire, and the runes [[Diras]] and [[Sular]]. They appeared especially at home in the hills and mountains – indeed scouts suggested that the entire army is drawn from a single sprawling clan of hill-orcs that dwell in Yurah and Tinfjalla.
	==Strategic Considerations==		==Strategic Considerations==
	{{Strategic Considerations\|Verthandi}} The southern mountains form a barrier between Verthandi and [[Varushka]]. Specifically, armies cannot enter [[Miekarova#~~Srodkoja~~\|~~Srodkoja~~]] in [[Miekarova]] from Verthandi; they can only enter [[Miekarova#~~Miechernya~~\|~~Miechernya~~]], via [[#Erskjuvaten\|Erskjuvaten]]. Otherwise the mountains are simply too hostile to massive groups of soldiers. These strategic considerations are only a matter for armies; [[military unit\|smaller groups of soldiers]] can still use the less-accessible paths across the borders of Verthandi.		{{Strategic Considerations\|Verthandi}} The southern mountains form a barrier between Verthandi and [[Varushka]]. Specifically, armies cannot enter [[Miekarova#Miechernya\|Miechernya]] in [[Miekarova]] from Verthandi; they can only enter [[Miekarova#Mieriada\|Mieriada]], via [[#Erskjuvaten\|Erskjuvaten]]. Otherwise the mountains are simply too hostile to massive groups of soldiers. These strategic considerations are only a matter for armies; [[military unit\|smaller groups of soldiers]] can still use the less-accessible paths across the borders of Verthandi.

	==Game Information==		==Game Information==

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	Slavery is endemic in Thule lands – with large numbers of slaves employed to operate and work farms, mines and other resources. They are worked hard and poorly fed, but in that regard they are not radically different to those who do not wear chains. Verthandi is neither rich nor fertile and it is clear that the Thule must toil hard to make the land yield anything of value. Punishments are harsh. Those who rebel are packed in ice and allowed to freeze to death, those who attempt to escape are permanently maimed if they are recaptured. But it is clear that the Dragons limit their demands to obedience – there is little of pointless brutality common in Druj lands and familiar to any who fought in Reikos.		Slavery is endemic in Thule lands – with large numbers of slaves employed to operate and work farms, mines and other resources. They are worked hard and poorly fed, but in that regard they are not radically different to those who do not wear chains. Verthandi is neither rich nor fertile and it is clear that the Thule must toil hard to make the land yield anything of value. Punishments are harsh. Those who rebel are packed in ice and allowed to freeze to death, those who attempt to escape are permanently maimed if they are recaptured. But it is clear that the Dragons limit their demands to obedience – there is little of pointless brutality common in Druj lands and familiar to any who fought in Reikos.

	More than half of the slaves are orcs – many look like Thule who have fallen from favour with the Dragons, but there are definitely members of other nations as well ~~thought~~ it is hard to tell which for sure. The remainder are clearly human, perhaps half of whom are clearly of Wintermark or Varushkan descent. The rest could be former Imperial citizens, or ~~descendents~~ thereof or they might be related to one of the few small scattered groups of humans living in Otkodov.		More than half of the slaves are orcs – many look like Thule who have fallen from favour with the Dragons, but there are definitely members of other nations as well though it is hard to tell which for sure. The remainder are clearly human, perhaps half of whom are clearly of Wintermark or Varushkan descent. The rest could be former Imperial citizens, or descendants thereof or they might be related to one of the few small scattered groups of humans living in Otkodov.

	Most of the slaves employed in Verthandi are engaged in hard labour, such as mining or farming. There is some talk of human slaves forced to work for the Dragons as artisans and runesmiths but there is no sign of them here. All the evidence suggests that if such a group exist, they are likely far to the north, closer to the throne of the Dragons – the volcanic Dragonvault - in Nithoggir.</quote></div>		Most of the slaves employed in Verthandi are engaged in hard labour, such as mining or farming. There is some talk of human slaves forced to work for the Dragons as artisans and runesmiths but there is no sign of them here. All the evidence suggests that if such a group exist, they are likely far to the north, closer to the throne of the Dragons – the volcanic Dragonvault - in Nithoggir.</quote></div>
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	===Houses of Silence===		===Houses of Silence===
	High in the mountains of [[#Tinfjalla\|Tinfjalla]] are a series of cave mouths that do not appear to lead to mines. The local orcs refer to them as the Houses of Silence. Earlier Imperial scouts were unable to get too close; this time, it was possible to get a good look at the location, and even explore some of the caves. They appear to be tombs, filled with mummified orc remains, some of them apparently extremely ancient. Many of the orcs had been interred with tomb goods (a rare practice among the resource-hungry Thule), but the caves were extensively protected with traps both mundane and magical. One group reported encounters with ~~dessicated~~, mummified, unliving guardians that came out of nowhere and inflicted terrifying, crippling wounds. According to the scouts, several of the lower caves also contained mithril runes and mirrors intended to focus magical flows - and slaves tasked with harvesting a large amount of crystal mana. What the relationship between the tombs and the mana sites (if any) is hard to say.		High in the mountains of [[#Tinfjalla\|Tinfjalla]] are a series of cave mouths that do not appear to lead to mines. The local orcs refer to them as the Houses of Silence. Earlier Imperial scouts were unable to get too close; this time, it was possible to get a good look at the location, and even explore some of the caves. They appear to be tombs, filled with mummified orc remains, some of them apparently extremely ancient. Many of the orcs had been interred with tomb goods (a rare practice among the resource-hungry Thule), but the caves were extensively protected with traps both mundane and magical. One group reported encounters with desiccated, mummified, unliving guardians that came out of nowhere and inflicted terrifying, crippling wounds. According to the scouts, several of the lower caves also contained mithril runes and mirrors intended to focus magical flows - and slaves tasked with harvesting a large amount of crystal mana. What the relationship between the tombs and the mana sites (if any) is hard to say.

	'''OOC:''' Whatever else they do, the Houses of Silence seem to provide a significant bounty of crystal mana each season. In Imperial terms, it seems similar to a [[sinecure]].		'''OOC:''' Whatever else they do, the Houses of Silence seem to provide a significant bounty of crystal mana each season. In Imperial terms, it seems similar to a [[sinecure]].
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	===Chasm of Thunder===		===Chasm of Thunder===
	'''Quality:''' [[Army qualities#Relentless\|Bloodthirsty]]<br>		'''Quality:''' [[Army qualities#Relentless\|Bloodthirsty]]<br>
	The Chasm of Thunder march beneath dark blue banners often bearing the Runes of [[Hirmok\|Dominion]] and [[Verys\|Strength]]. They were ~~noticably~~ camped apart from the other armies on the plains of Skaftafell. They seemed to spend almost their entire time training – fighting viciously in shallow pits dug out of the ground for that purpose, as well as sending out small war parties to hunt mammoths with hand weapons. They appeared to be especially bloodthirsty – after every victory, the victory was daubed with the blood of their opponent.		The Chasm of Thunder march beneath dark blue banners often bearing the Runes of [[Hirmok\|Dominion]] and [[Verys\|Strength]]. They were noticeably camped apart from the other armies on the plains of Skaftafell. They seemed to spend almost their entire time training – fighting viciously in shallow pits dug out of the ground for that purpose, as well as sending out small war parties to hunt mammoths with hand weapons. They appeared to be especially bloodthirsty – after every victory, the victory was daubed with the blood of their opponent.
	===Claws of the Icy Grasp===		===Claws of the Icy Grasp===
	'''Quality:''' [[Army qualities#Resourceful\|Resourceful]]<br>		'''Quality:''' [[Army qualities#Resourceful\|Resourceful]]<br>
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	===White Mountain Fire===		===White Mountain Fire===
	'''Quality:''' [[Army qualities#Guerilla\|Hunters]]<br>		'''Quality:''' [[Army qualities#Guerilla\|Hunters]]<br>
	The '''White Mountain Fire''' were camped in the hills and mountains of Yurah. Their banners ~~usurprisingly~~ incorporate themes of mountains and fire, and the runes [[Diras]] and [[Sular]]. They appeared especially at home in the hills and mountains – indeed scouts suggested that the entire army is drawn from a single sprawling clan of hill-orcs that dwell in Yurah and Tinfjalla.		The '''White Mountain Fire''' were camped in the hills and mountains of Yurah. Their banners unsurprisingly incorporate themes of mountains and fire, and the runes [[Diras]] and [[Sular]]. They appeared especially at home in the hills and mountains – indeed scouts suggested that the entire army is drawn from a single sprawling clan of hill-orcs that dwell in Yurah and Tinfjalla.
	==Strategic Considerations==		==Strategic Considerations==
	{{Strategic Considerations\|Verthandi}} The southern mountains form a barrier between Verthandi and [[Varushka]]. Specifically, armies cannot enter [[Miekarova#Srodkoja\|Srodkoja]] in [[Miekarova]] from Verthandi; they can only enter [[Miekarova#Miechernya\|Miechernya]], via [[#Erskjuvaten\|Erskjuvaten]]. Otherwise the mountains are simply too hostile to massive groups of soldiers. These strategic considerations are only a matter for armies; [[military unit\|smaller groups of soldiers]] can still use the less-accessible paths across the borders of Verthandi.		{{Strategic Considerations\|Verthandi}} The southern mountains form a barrier between Verthandi and [[Varushka]]. Specifically, armies cannot enter [[Miekarova#Srodkoja\|Srodkoja]] in [[Miekarova]] from Verthandi; they can only enter [[Miekarova#Miechernya\|Miechernya]], via [[#Erskjuvaten\|Erskjuvaten]]. Otherwise the mountains are simply too hostile to massive groups of soldiers. These strategic considerations are only a matter for armies; [[military unit\|smaller groups of soldiers]] can still use the less-accessible paths across the borders of Verthandi.

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	The '''White Mountain Fire''' were camped in the hills and mountains of Yurah. Their banners usurprisingly incorporate themes of mountains and fire, and the runes [[Diras]] and [[Sular]]. They appeared especially at home in the hills and mountains – indeed scouts suggested that the entire army is drawn from a single sprawling clan of hill-orcs that dwell in Yurah and Tinfjalla.		The '''White Mountain Fire''' were camped in the hills and mountains of Yurah. Their banners usurprisingly incorporate themes of mountains and fire, and the runes [[Diras]] and [[Sular]]. They appeared especially at home in the hills and mountains – indeed scouts suggested that the entire army is drawn from a single sprawling clan of hill-orcs that dwell in Yurah and Tinfjalla.
	==Strategic Considerations==		==Strategic Considerations==
	{{Strategic Considerations\|~~Vethrandi~~}} The southern mountains form a barrier between Verthandi and [[Varushka]]. Specifically, armies cannot enter [[Miekarova#Srodkoja\|Srodkoja]] in [[Miekarova]] from Verthandi; they can only enter [[Miekarova#Miechernya\|Miechernya]], via [[#Erskjuvaten\|Erskjuvaten]]. Otherwise the mountains are simply too hostile to massive groups of soldiers. These strategic considerations are only a matter for armies; [[military unit\|smaller groups of soldiers]] can still use the less-accessible paths across the borders of Verthandi.		{{Strategic Considerations\|Verthandi}} The southern mountains form a barrier between Verthandi and [[Varushka]]. Specifically, armies cannot enter [[Miekarova#Srodkoja\|Srodkoja]] in [[Miekarova]] from Verthandi; they can only enter [[Miekarova#Miechernya\|Miechernya]], via [[#Erskjuvaten\|Erskjuvaten]]. Otherwise the mountains are simply too hostile to massive groups of soldiers. These strategic considerations are only a matter for armies; [[military unit\|smaller groups of soldiers]] can still use the less-accessible paths across the borders of Verthandi.

	==Game Information==		==Game Information==

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	==Game Information==		==Game Information==
	* The Thule control all seven regions of Verthandi, and with them the territory.		* The Thule control all seven regions of Verthandi, and with them the territory.
	* Information about Verthandi is discovered through the use of a [[spy network]]. This information was last significantly updated after the Autumn Equinox 381YE.		* Information about Verthandi was discovered through the use of a [[spy network]]. This information was last significantly updated after the Autumn Equinox 381YE.
	* [[#The_.C5.90rnhjorfal\|Őrnhjorfall]] is a rank one [[fortification]].		* [[#The_.C5.90rnhjorfal\|Őrnhjorfall]] is a rank one [[fortification]].
	[[Category:Thule]]		[[Category:Thule]]
	[[Category:Gazetteer]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]]