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Giritane's Gaze

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	===Giritane's Gaze===		===Giritane's Gaze===
	There is a vast statue that stands on top of a hill in [[#Wickmoor\|Wickmoor]] to the northwest of the [[#Weirwater Vales\|Weirwater Vales]]. This immense white stone [[Legendary_beasts#Mandowla\|mandowla]] is ~~Giritaine~~'s Gaze and is visible from miles away; head and shoulders above the trees of the region. The construction was [[Construct_Giritane%27s_Gaze\|announced]] by the [[Master of the Koboldi]] and was funded almost exclusively by [[Dawn_groups#House_Castellan\|House Castellan]]. The most impressive feature are the two massive [[Technology#Lightstones\|lightstones]] that allow the alabaster beast to serve as a beacon to those venturing in the dangerous forests of Weirwater at night. The [[mine]] owners of the territory benefit from the steady presence of the statue with not only an increase in precious metals and gemstones taken from the earth - represented by a seasonal income of 36 rings - but also from a single [[Farewell_wanderlust#Treasures_of_the_Earth\|deepstone]] each season dependent on the type of mine.		There is a vast statue that stands on top of a hill in [[#Wickmoor\|Wickmoor]] to the northwest of the [[#Weirwater Vales\|Weirwater Vales]]. This immense white stone [[Legendary_beasts#Mandowla\|mandowla]] is Giritane's Gaze and is visible from miles away; head and shoulders above the trees of the region. The construction was [[Construct_Giritane%27s_Gaze\|announced]] by the [[Master of the Koboldi]] and was funded almost exclusively by [[Dawn_groups#House_Castellan\|House Castellan]]. The most impressive feature are the two massive [[Technology#Lightstones\|lightstones]] that allow the alabaster beast to serve as a beacon to those venturing in the dangerous forests of Weirwater at night. The [[mine]] owners of the territory benefit from the steady presence of the statue with not only an increase in precious metals and gemstones taken from the earth - represented by a seasonal income of 36 rings - but also from a single [[Farewell_wanderlust#Treasures_of_the_Earth\|deepstone]] each season dependent on the type of mine.

	===Spiral Castle===		===Spiral Castle===

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	In the centre of a small weirwood forest in [[#Weirmoor\|Weirmoor]] stands Spiral Castle. Built in pre-Imperial times, it lies at the heart of a strong Summer [[regio]]. The [[Earl\|earls]] of Spiral Castle have always been [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]], and usually possessed of a strong [[changeling]] [[lineage]]. The household has been controlled by scions of the de Casillon family, and many of the nobles who live there are descendants of [[Empress Richilde]]. Over the centuries, the inhabitants have become more and more insular, spending less and less time beyond the boundaries of their manor. Some members of the [[Synod]] have even expressed concerns over whether they are entirely human any more.		In the centre of a small weirwood forest in [[#Weirmoor\|Weirmoor]] stands Spiral Castle. Built in pre-Imperial times, it lies at the heart of a strong Summer [[regio]]. The [[Earl\|earls]] of Spiral Castle have always been [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]], and usually possessed of a strong [[changeling]] [[lineage]]. The household has been controlled by scions of the de Casillon family, and many of the nobles who live there are descendants of [[Empress Richilde]]. Over the centuries, the inhabitants have become more and more insular, spending less and less time beyond the boundaries of their manor. Some members of the [[Synod]] have even expressed concerns over whether they are entirely human any more.

	During the height of the Sun Queen's reign, the [[Senate]] agreed to a request that the resources of Spiral Castle be dedicated to the support and upkeep of the armies of the Empire, and of Dawn in particular. They created the title of [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] to oversee the procedures needed to turn the weirwood and expertise of the castle's inhabitants into emergency support for [[~~Imperial~~ armies]] camped in Weirwater.		During the height of the Sun Queen's reign, the [[Senate]] agreed to a request that the resources of Spiral Castle be dedicated to the support and upkeep of the armies of the Empire, and of Dawn in particular. They created the title of [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] to oversee the procedures needed to turn the weirwood and expertise of the castle's inhabitants into emergency support for [[Army\|armies]] camped in Weirwater.

	For several decades, Spiral Castle was not reachable by outsiders; following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]] in 368YE the castle and surrounding forest abruptly disappeared behind a wall of swirling, chaotic mist. Attempts to communicate with, or reach, the inhabitants of Spiral Castle proved unsuccessful. Recently, however, contact was re-established with the de Casillons and the wall of mist brought down, leaving the house free to rejoin the rest of their nation - and providing the Dawnish people with a valuable new resource.		For several decades, Spiral Castle was not reachable by outsiders; following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]] in 368YE the castle and surrounding forest abruptly disappeared behind a wall of swirling, chaotic mist. Attempts to communicate with, or reach, the inhabitants of Spiral Castle proved unsuccessful. Recently, however, contact was re-established with the de Casillons and the wall of mist brought down, leaving the house free to rejoin the rest of their nation - and providing the Dawnish people with a valuable new resource.

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	For several decades, Spiral Castle was not reachable by outsiders; following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]] in 368YE the castle and surrounding forest abruptly disappeared behind a wall of swirling, chaotic mist. Attempts to communicate with, or reach, the inhabitants of Spiral Castle proved unsuccessful. Recently, however, contact was re-established with the de Casillons and the wall of mist brought down, leaving the house free to rejoin the rest of their nation - and providing the Dawnish people with a valuable new resource.		For several decades, Spiral Castle was not reachable by outsiders; following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]] in 368YE the castle and surrounding forest abruptly disappeared behind a wall of swirling, chaotic mist. Attempts to communicate with, or reach, the inhabitants of Spiral Castle proved unsuccessful. Recently, however, contact was re-established with the de Casillons and the wall of mist brought down, leaving the house free to rejoin the rest of their nation - and providing the Dawnish people with a valuable new resource.

	The [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] is an [[Imperial title]] within the [[~~Bourse\|~~Bourse]] appointed annually by the [[military unit\|captains]] of Dawn.		The [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] is an [[Imperial title]] within the [[Bourse]] appointed annually by the [[military unit\|captains]] of Dawn.

	==Regions==		==Regions==

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	===Spiral Castle===		===Spiral Castle===
	In the centre of a small weirwood forest in [[#Weirmoor\|Weirmoor]] stands Spiral Castle. Built in pre-Imperial times, it lies at the heart of a strong Summer [[regio]]. The [[Earl\|earls]] of Spiral Castle have always been [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]], and usually possessed of a strong [[changeling]] [[lineage]]. The household has been controlled by scions of the de Casillon family, and many of the nobles who live there are descendants of [[Empress Richilde]]. Over the centuries, the inhabitants have become more and more insular, spending less and less time beyond the boundaries of their manor. Some members of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] have even expressed concerns over whether they are entirely human any more.		In the centre of a small weirwood forest in [[#Weirmoor\|Weirmoor]] stands Spiral Castle. Built in pre-Imperial times, it lies at the heart of a strong Summer [[regio]]. The [[Earl\|earls]] of Spiral Castle have always been [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]], and usually possessed of a strong [[changeling]] [[lineage]]. The household has been controlled by scions of the de Casillon family, and many of the nobles who live there are descendants of [[Empress Richilde]]. Over the centuries, the inhabitants have become more and more insular, spending less and less time beyond the boundaries of their manor. Some members of the [[Synod]] have even expressed concerns over whether they are entirely human any more.

	During the height of the Sun Queen's reign, the [[Senate]] agreed to a request that the resources of Spiral Castle be dedicated to the support and upkeep of the armies of the Empire, and of Dawn in particular. They created the title of [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] to oversee the procedures needed to turn the weirwood and expertise of the castle's inhabitants into emergency support for [[Imperial armies]] camped in Weirwater.		During the height of the Sun Queen's reign, the [[Senate]] agreed to a request that the resources of Spiral Castle be dedicated to the support and upkeep of the armies of the Empire, and of Dawn in particular. They created the title of [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] to oversee the procedures needed to turn the weirwood and expertise of the castle's inhabitants into emergency support for [[Imperial armies]] camped in Weirwater.

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	In the centre of a small weirwood forest in [[#Weirmoor\|Weirmoor]] stands Spiral Castle. Built in pre-Imperial times, it lies at the heart of a strong Summer [[regio]]. The [[Earl\|earls]] of Spiral Castle have always been [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]], and usually possessed of a strong [[changeling]] [[lineage]]. The household has been controlled by scions of the de Casillon family, and many of the nobles who live there are descendants of [[Empress Richilde]]. Over the centuries, the inhabitants have become more and more insular, spending less and less time beyond the boundaries of their manor. Some members of the [[Imperial Synod]] have even expressed concerns over whether they are entirely human any more.		In the centre of a small weirwood forest in [[#Weirmoor\|Weirmoor]] stands Spiral Castle. Built in pre-Imperial times, it lies at the heart of a strong Summer [[regio]]. The [[Earl\|earls]] of Spiral Castle have always been [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]], and usually possessed of a strong [[changeling]] [[lineage]]. The household has been controlled by scions of the de Casillon family, and many of the nobles who live there are descendants of [[Empress Richilde]]. Over the centuries, the inhabitants have become more and more insular, spending less and less time beyond the boundaries of their manor. Some members of the [[Imperial Synod]] have even expressed concerns over whether they are entirely human any more.

	During the height of the Sun Queen's reign, the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] agreed to a request that the resources of Spiral Castle be dedicated to the support and upkeep of the armies of the Empire, and of Dawn in particular. They created the title of [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] to oversee the procedures needed to turn the weirwood and expertise of the castle's inhabitants into emergency support for [[Imperial armies]] camped in Weirwater.		During the height of the Sun Queen's reign, the [[Senate]] agreed to a request that the resources of Spiral Castle be dedicated to the support and upkeep of the armies of the Empire, and of Dawn in particular. They created the title of [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] to oversee the procedures needed to turn the weirwood and expertise of the castle's inhabitants into emergency support for [[Imperial armies]] camped in Weirwater.

	For several decades, Spiral Castle was not reachable by outsiders; following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]] in 368YE the castle and surrounding forest abruptly disappeared behind a wall of swirling, chaotic mist. Attempts to communicate with, or reach, the inhabitants of Spiral Castle proved unsuccessful. Recently, however, contact was re-established with the de Casillons and the wall of mist brought down, leaving the house free to rejoin the rest of their nation - and providing the Dawnish people with a valuable new resource.		For several decades, Spiral Castle was not reachable by outsiders; following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]] in 368YE the castle and surrounding forest abruptly disappeared behind a wall of swirling, chaotic mist. Attempts to communicate with, or reach, the inhabitants of Spiral Castle proved unsuccessful. Recently, however, contact was re-established with the de Casillons and the wall of mist brought down, leaving the house free to rejoin the rest of their nation - and providing the Dawnish people with a valuable new resource.

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	=== The [[Weirwater Vales]] ===		=== The [[Weirwater Vales]] ===
	The Weirwater Vales are a Bourse resource located in [[#Wickmoor\|Wickmoor]]. Custodianship of the Vales is an [[Imperial Title]] that brings with it a Seat on the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. It produces 23 Imperial wains of weirwood every season. Control is allocated to any Imperial citizen by open auction during the Summer Solstice.		The Weirwater Vales are a Bourse resource located in [[#Wickmoor\|Wickmoor]]. Custodianship of the Vales is an [[Imperial Title]] that brings with it a Seat on the [[Bourse]]. It produces 23 Imperial wains of weirwood every season. Control is allocated to any Imperial citizen by open auction during the Summer Solstice.

	===Giritane's Gaze===		===Giritane's Gaze===
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	For several decades, Spiral Castle was not reachable by outsiders; following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]] in 368YE the castle and surrounding forest abruptly disappeared behind a wall of swirling, chaotic mist. Attempts to communicate with, or reach, the inhabitants of Spiral Castle proved unsuccessful. Recently, however, contact was re-established with the de Casillons and the wall of mist brought down, leaving the house free to rejoin the rest of their nation - and providing the Dawnish people with a valuable new resource.		For several decades, Spiral Castle was not reachable by outsiders; following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]] in 368YE the castle and surrounding forest abruptly disappeared behind a wall of swirling, chaotic mist. Attempts to communicate with, or reach, the inhabitants of Spiral Castle proved unsuccessful. Recently, however, contact was re-established with the de Casillons and the wall of mist brought down, leaving the house free to rejoin the rest of their nation - and providing the Dawnish people with a valuable new resource.

	The [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] is an [[Imperial title]] within the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse\|Bourse]] appointed annually by the [[military unit\|captains]] of Dawn.		The [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] is an [[Imperial title]] within the [[Bourse\|Bourse]] appointed annually by the [[military unit\|captains]] of Dawn.

	==Regions==		==Regions==

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	===Wickmoor===		===Wickmoor===
	The eerie [[Weirwater Vales]] stand in Wickmoor, between the extensive estates of the feuding House deCourney and House Seerkan. Their presence gives the entire region a reputation for strange events, usually blamed on whatever it is that haunts the weirwood trees.		The eerie [[Weirwater Vales]] stand in Wickmoor, between the extensive estates of the feuding House deCourney and House Seerkan. Their presence gives the entire region a reputation for strange events, usually blamed on whatever it is that haunts the weirwood trees.
	~~<!--~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Baldwin9133~~.jpg\|\|caption=~~Enchanter Baldwin Castellan~~, Senator Weirwater\|align=left\|width=~~250~~}}~~-->~~		{{CaptionedImage\|file=SenatorforWeirwater.jpg\|caption='''Tristan du Lac''', Senator for Weirwater\|align=left\|width=300}}
	{{Senate Elections\|Senator_for_Weirwater\|Territory=Weirwater\|Season=Summer}}		{{Senate Elections\|Senator_for_Weirwater\|Territory=Weirwater\|Season=Summer}}

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	==OOC Notes==		==OOC Notes==
	* Every region of Weirwater is under the control of the Dawnish (and by extension, the Empire) making this a staunchly Imperial territory.		* Every region of Weirwater is under the control of the Dawnish (and by extension, the Empire) making this a staunchly Imperial territory.
	* [[#Giritane's Gaze\|Giritane's Gaze]] ~~is a [[great work]] that provides~~ 36 rings and a single [[Farewell_wanderlust#Using_Deepstones\|deepstone]] to each ~~[[mine]] in Weirwater~~		* [[mine\|Mines]] in the territory benefit from the [[#Giritane's Gaze\|Giritane's Gaze]] and produce an extra 36 rings and a single [[Farewell_wanderlust#Using_Deepstones\|deepstone]] each season.
	[[Category:Dawn]]		[[Category:Dawn]]
	[[Category:Gazetteer]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]]

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	=== Culwich ===		=== Culwich ===
	A large town with a few outlying villages. Culwich has a long tradition of farming and is said to produce some of the best flax and wool in the Empire. The local merchants have influence with the weavers, who in turn offer them fine woven goods to sell to mutual profit. It was here or hereabouts that the first humans to live in Dawn landed. Culwich is now a rich port: goods and trade come to Dawn from Varushka through Culwich. There’s some trade to far-off Highguard, though to get there ships have to pass the shores of the Barrens.		A large town with a few outlying villages. Culwich has a long tradition of farming and is said to produce some of the best flax and wool in the Empire. The local merchants have influence with the weavers, who in turn offer them fine woven goods to sell to mutual profit. It was here or hereabouts that the first humans to live in Dawn landed. Culwich is now a rich port: goods and trade come to Dawn from Varushka through Culwich. There’s some trade to far-off Highguard, though to get there ships have to pass the shores of the Barrens.

	=== Applefell ===		=== Applefell ===
	A sprawling hill town in [[#Garthmoor\|Garthmoor]], surrounded by small farms. The people have a reputation for standoffishness, even with the merchants who pass through on their way to and from Karov and Semmerholm. While the area is known for its apple orchards, it is also known for “ ground apples” - a type of mushroom with an almost spherical head - which can be quite dangerous to those who mistake them for wholesome fungus. They grow on the ground, in rings, and the wise do not consume them without great care. Rumour has is that those who know the trick to preparing them can see into the Labyrinth, converse with ghosts, and perhaps more importantly avoid a lingering death.		A sprawling hill town in [[#Garthmoor\|Garthmoor]], surrounded by small farms. The people have a reputation for standoffishness, even with the merchants who pass through on their way to and from Karov and Semmerholm. While the area is known for its apple orchards, it is also known for “ ground apples” - a type of mushroom with an almost spherical head - which can be quite dangerous to those who mistake them for wholesome fungus. They grow on the ground, in rings, and the wise do not consume them without great care. Rumour has is that those who know the trick to preparing them can see into the Labyrinth, converse with ghosts, and perhaps more importantly avoid a lingering death.
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	=== The [[Weirwater Vales]] ===		=== The [[Weirwater Vales]] ===
	The Weirwater Vales are a Bourse resource located in [[#Wickmoor\|Wickmoor]]. Custodianship of the Vales is an [[Imperial Title]] that brings with it a Seat on the [[Imperial Bourse]]. It produces 23 Imperial wains of weirwood every season. Control is allocated to any Imperial citizen by open auction during the Summer Solstice.		The Weirwater Vales are a Bourse resource located in [[#Wickmoor\|Wickmoor]]. Custodianship of the Vales is an [[Imperial Title]] that brings with it a Seat on the [[Imperial Bourse]]. It produces 23 Imperial wains of weirwood every season. Control is allocated to any Imperial citizen by open auction during the Summer Solstice.

			===Giritane's Gaze===
			There is a vast statue that stands on top of a hill in [[#Wickmoor\|Wickmoor]] to the northwest of the [[#Weirwater Vales\|Weirwater Vales]]. This immense white stone [[Legendary_beasts#Mandowla\|mandowla]] is Giritaine's Gaze and is visible from miles away; head and shoulders above the trees of the region. The construction was [[Construct_Giritane%27s_Gaze\|announced]] by the [[Master of the Koboldi]] and was funded almost exclusively by [[Dawn_groups#House_Castellan\|House Castellan]]. The most impressive feature are the two massive [[Technology#Lightstones\|lightstones]] that allow the alabaster beast to serve as a beacon to those venturing in the dangerous forests of Weirwater at night. The [[mine]] owners of the territory benefit from the steady presence of the statue with not only an increase in precious metals and gemstones taken from the earth - represented by a seasonal income of 36 rings - but also from a single [[Farewell_wanderlust#Treasures_of_the_Earth\|deepstone]] each season dependent on the type of mine.

	===Spiral Castle===		===Spiral Castle===
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	==OOC Notes==		==OOC Notes==
	* Every region of Weirwater is under the control of the Dawnish (and by extension, the Empire) making this a staunchly Imperial territory.		* Every region of Weirwater is under the control of the Dawnish (and by extension, the Empire) making this a staunchly Imperial territory.
	* Giritane's Gaze is a [[great work]] that provides ~~45 crowns~~ each ~~season divided among the~~ [[mine~~\|mines~~]] of Weirwater		* [[#Giritane's Gaze\|Giritane's Gaze]] is a [[great work]] that provides 36 rings and a single [[Farewell_wanderlust#Using_Deepstones\|deepstone]] to each [[mine]] in Weirwater
	[[Category:Dawn]]		[[Category:Dawn]]
	[[Category:Gazetteer]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]]

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=RegionsofWeirwater.png\|~~title~~=Scattered with deep forests full of hidden mysteries\|~~caption~~=Regions of Weirwater\|align=left\|width=~~600~~}}[[Category:Imperial Territory]]		{{CaptionedImage\|file=RegionsofWeirwater.png\|Caption=Scattered with deep forests full of hidden mysteries.\|title=Regions of Weirwater\|align=left\|width=500}}[[Category:Imperial Territory]]
	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	The craggy hills of Weirwater are home of many weavers, and the noble houses here seem to have more than their fair share of witches. The territory itself is scattered with deep forests, maintained untouched by the noble houses and inhabited by Eternal Heralds, exotic beasts and an abundance of rare herbs. The caves of Weirwater have a dark reputation with the people of Dawn, and are said to contain mysterious magics.		The craggy hills of Weirwater are home of many weavers, and the noble houses here seem to have more than their fair share of witches. The territory itself is scattered with deep forests, maintained untouched by the noble houses and inhabited by Eternal Heralds, exotic beasts and an abundance of rare herbs. The caves of Weirwater have a dark reputation with the people of Dawn, and are said to contain mysterious magics.
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	===Spiral Castle===		===Spiral Castle===
	In the centre of a small weirwood forest in [[#Weirmoor\|Weirmoor]] stands Spiral Castle. Built in pre-Imperial times, it lies at the heart of a strong Summer [[regio]]. The [[Earl\|earls]] of Spiral Castle have always been [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]], and usually possessed of a strong [[changeling]] [[lineage]]. The household has been controlled by scions of the de ~~Cassilon~~ family, and many of the nobles who live there are descendants of [[Empress Richilde]]. Over the centuries, the inhabitants have become more and more insular, spending less and less time beyond the boundaries of their manor. Some members of the [[Imperial Synod]] have even expressed concerns over whether they are entirely human any more.		In the centre of a small weirwood forest in [[#Weirmoor\|Weirmoor]] stands Spiral Castle. Built in pre-Imperial times, it lies at the heart of a strong Summer [[regio]]. The [[Earl\|earls]] of Spiral Castle have always been [[Earl#Enchanter\|enchanters]], and usually possessed of a strong [[changeling]] [[lineage]]. The household has been controlled by scions of the de Casillon family, and many of the nobles who live there are descendants of [[Empress Richilde]]. Over the centuries, the inhabitants have become more and more insular, spending less and less time beyond the boundaries of their manor. Some members of the [[Imperial Synod]] have even expressed concerns over whether they are entirely human any more.

	During the height of the Sun Queen's reign, the [[Imperial Senate]] agreed to a request that the resources of Spiral Castle be dedicated to the support and upkeep of the armies of the Empire, and of Dawn in particular. They created the title of [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] to oversee the procedures needed to turn the weirwood and expertise of the castle's inhabitants into emergency support for [[Imperial armies]] camped in Weirwater.		During the height of the Sun Queen's reign, the [[Imperial Senate]] agreed to a request that the resources of Spiral Castle be dedicated to the support and upkeep of the armies of the Empire, and of Dawn in particular. They created the title of [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] to oversee the procedures needed to turn the weirwood and expertise of the castle's inhabitants into emergency support for [[Imperial armies]] camped in Weirwater.

	For several decades, Spiral Castle was not reachable by outsiders; following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]] in 368YE the castle and surrounding forest abruptly disappeared behind a wall of swirling, chaotic mist. Attempts to communicate with, or reach, the inhabitants of Spiral Castle proved unsuccessful. Recently, however, contact was re-established with the ~~deCassilons~~ and the wall of mist brought down, leaving the house free to rejoin the rest of their nation - and providing the Dawnish people with a valuable new resource.		For several decades, Spiral Castle was not reachable by outsiders; following the death of [[Emperor Hugh]] in 368YE the castle and surrounding forest abruptly disappeared behind a wall of swirling, chaotic mist. Attempts to communicate with, or reach, the inhabitants of Spiral Castle proved unsuccessful. Recently, however, contact was re-established with the de Casillons and the wall of mist brought down, leaving the house free to rejoin the rest of their nation - and providing the Dawnish people with a valuable new resource.

	The [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] is an [[Imperial title]] within the [[Imperial Bourse\|Bourse]] appointed annually by the [[military unit\|captains]] of Dawn.		The [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] is an [[Imperial title]] within the [[Imperial Bourse\|Bourse]] appointed annually by the [[military unit\|captains]] of Dawn.
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	===Weirmoor===		===Weirmoor===
	'''Quality:''' Forest~~<br>~~		* '''Quality:''' Forest
	One the least settled regions in [[Dawn]], the rolling hills of Weirmoor are largely covered by an old and tangled forest. In the north and south, well maintained roads link Weirwater with [[Karov#Delev\|Delev]] and [[Astolat]], but the heart of the region is wild and untamed. There are said to be trees in Weirmoor that were old before the Dawnish ever came to the Bay of Catazar. The local Dawnish nobles prefer the forest primaeval - Weirmoor is prime hunting ground and not only for game. [[Mundane_beasts#Big_Cats\|Forest lions]] roam here, along with occasional packs of [[Mundane_beasts#Dire_Beasts\|dire wolves]] or bears, and the occasional [[Legendary_beasts#Dragons.2C_Wyverns_and_Wyrms\|wyvern]]. The handful of noble houses in Weirmoor have a reputation for standoffishness, and several have a grim reputation.		One the least settled regions in [[Dawn]], the rolling hills of Weirmoor are largely covered by an old and tangled forest. In the north and south, well maintained roads link Weirwater with [[Karov#Delev\|Delev]] and [[Astolat]], but the heart of the region is wild and untamed. There are said to be trees in Weirmoor that were old before the Dawnish ever came to the Bay of Catazar. The local Dawnish nobles prefer the forest primaeval - Weirmoor is prime hunting ground and not only for game. [[Mundane_beasts#Big_Cats\|Forest lions]] roam here, along with occasional packs of [[Mundane_beasts#Dire_Beasts\|dire wolves]] or bears, and the occasional [[Legendary_beasts#Dragons.2C_Wyverns_and_Wyrms\|wyvern]]. The handful of noble houses in Weirmoor have a reputation for standoffishness, and several have a grim reputation.