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Aldora

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	==== Local Lore and Customs ====		==== Local Lore and Customs ====
	<section begin=healing />As well as the traditional methods of empathy and herbal remedy, some of the healers of Aldora practice an art called stone-tending to care for the sick. This complex belief holds that illnesses are caused by a division between the waters and the airs in a person's body, and that proper application of aspects of the earth can reunite these two forces. A stone-tender will give instructions as to how certain gems must be placed on a person's body and for what periods of time to relieve the illness. The most expensive stone-tenders use emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds, while less skilled (and affluent) stone-tenders treat illnesses with quartz, peridot, and spinels and tourmalines of various hues.</section end=healing />		<section begin=healing />As well as the traditional methods of empathy and herbal remedy, some of the healers of Aldora practice an art called stone-tending to care for the sick. This complex belief holds that illnesses are caused by a division between the waters and the airs in a person's body, and that proper application of aspects of the earth can reunite these two forces. A stone-tender will give instructions as to how certain gems must be placed on a person's body and for what periods of time to relieve the illness. The most expensive stone-tenders use emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds, while less skilled (and affluent) stone-tenders treat illnesses with quartz, peridot, and spinels and tourmalines of various hues.<section end=healing />

	=== Allace ===		=== Allace ===

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The Imperial Territories

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	As well as the traditional methods of empathy and herbal remedy, some of the healers of Aldora practice an art called stone-tending to care for the sick. This complex belief holds that illnesses are caused by a division between the waters and the airs in a person's body, and that proper application of aspects of the earth can reunite these two forces. A stone-tender will give instructions as to how certain gems must be placed on a person's body and for what periods of time to relieve the illness. The most expensive stone-tenders use emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds, while less skilled (and affluent) stone-tenders treat illnesses with quartz, peridot, and spinels and tourmalines of various hues.		<section begin=healing />As well as the traditional methods of empathy and herbal remedy, some of the healers of Aldora practice an art called stone-tending to care for the sick. This complex belief holds that illnesses are caused by a division between the waters and the airs in a person's body, and that proper application of aspects of the earth can reunite these two forces. A stone-tender will give instructions as to how certain gems must be placed on a person's body and for what periods of time to relieve the illness. The most expensive stone-tenders use emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds, while less skilled (and affluent) stone-tenders treat illnesses with quartz, peridot, and spinels and tourmalines of various hues.</section end=healing />

	=== Allace ===		=== Allace ===

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	[[Oire]] is on the west coast of the Empire, nestled between Torre and Seareach. The lands are rich for farming and cattle, but offer little else in the way of natural resources, and the area is one of the poorest in the Empire. The shore in Oire is mostly crags and cliffs, making shipping difficult. Only small port villages and towns have cropped up along the ocean. Oire enjoys mild, temperate climates with only occasional large storms sweeping up from the south and west.		[[Oire]] is on the west coast of the Empire, nestled between Torre and Seareach. The lands are rich for farming and cattle, but offer little else in the way of natural resources, and the area is one of the poorest in the Empire. The shore in Oire is mostly crags and cliffs, making shipping difficult. Only small port villages and towns have cropped up along the ocean. Oire enjoys mild, temperate climates with only occasional large storms sweeping up from the south and west.

	Oire is a quiet little barony that draws little attention from the rest of the Empire, and the people like it that way. The culture is mostly agrarian, with the wars and political intrigues often plaguing other human territories having almost completely bypassed Oire. The ~~Villaunnes~~ have been the ruling family for several generations. While none of the barons or baronesses have come to prominence within the Empire, they have been generally much loved by their people. The ~~Villaunne~~ family maintains a long tradition of being fair-minded rulers who are truly dedicated to their holdings. This is reflected in the general contentment level of the citizens of Oire.		Oire is a quiet little barony that draws little attention from the rest of the Empire, and the people like it that way. The culture is mostly agrarian, with the wars and political intrigues often plaguing other human territories having almost completely bypassed Oire. The Villaun]nes have been the ruling family for several generations. While none of the barons or baronesses have come to prominence within the Empire, they have been generally much loved by their people. The Villaune family maintains a long tradition of being fair-minded rulers who are truly dedicated to their holdings. This is reflected in the general contentment level of the citizens of Oire.

	====Major Cities and Towns====		====Major Cities and Towns====

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	The silvery, effervescent champagne from Aldora is a result of tenacious efforts of a small group of vintners. Though the grapes seem to prefer the dry, warm climate compared to the cooler, damp weather of several other regions, finding patches of land sheltered from the extremes has proven difficult. This contributes to the pricey cost of the bubbly wine, as well as the limited quantity each harvest. In addition to its pale, silvery color, the champagne is also of the dry variety.		The silvery, effervescent champagne from Aldora is a result of tenacious efforts of a small group of vintners. Though the grapes seem to prefer the dry, warm climate compared to the cooler, damp weather of several other regions, finding patches of land sheltered from the extremes has proven difficult. This contributes to the pricey cost of the bubbly wine, as well as the limited quantity each harvest. In addition to its pale, silvery color, the champagne is also of the dry variety.

	The [[Selanthia ~~marsanne~~]] is a rich white wine imbued with an undertone resembling pears, citrus and nuts. Light in both color and feel on the tongue, this delightful dry wine is meant to compliment foods instead of overshadow them. The verdant farmland of Selanthia, blessed with cool, moist fog along the coast during the evening, makes an ideal growing zone for this delicate grape.		The [[Selanthia]] marsanne is a rich white wine imbued with an undertone resembling pears, citrus and nuts. Light in both color and feel on the tongue, this delightful dry wine is meant to compliment foods instead of overshadow them. The verdant farmland of Selanthia, blessed with cool, moist fog along the coast during the evening, makes an ideal growing zone for this delicate grape.

	The Selanthia merlot is a red wine with medium to full body and herbaceous flavors. Typically softer in taste than other dry red wines, merlot can be bottled as a stand-alone wine, or blended with other red wines to create more complex varieties. The foothills of Selanthia are often terraced with the vineyards that produce this wine, the lush green rows contrasting against the golden summer fields.		The Selanthia merlot is a red wine with medium to full body and herbaceous flavors. Typically softer in taste than other dry red wines, merlot can be bottled as a stand-alone wine, or blended with other red wines to create more complex varieties. The foothills of Selanthia are often terraced with the vineyards that produce this wine, the lush green rows contrasting against the golden summer fields.

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 Often growing side by side with the grenache vineyards, Oire's production of muscat grapes creates a quality port with cherry undertones and a slight chocolatey aroma. Often served to compliment complex desserts that can stand up to the full-bodied wine, the dark port has a beautiful, brilliant ruby hue when held up to the light. Whether sipped alone or used in a sauce, this treasured port can often be found in good quantity, while other vintages aged for a good many years cost a pretty sum.

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	The human cultures are as diverse as those of any other race, though perhaps they fall more completely along geographical and political lines than any other. While all human groups are agrarian in nature, many are known for specialization in various crafts (shipbuilding, weaving, carving, scrivening, armoring and weaponsmithing, gemcutting, mining, woodcutting, etc.) In general, the resources available in each location played a large part in each culture's specialization.		The human cultures are as diverse as those of any other race, though perhaps they fall more completely along geographical and political lines than any other. While all human groups are agrarian in nature, many are known for specialization in various crafts (shipbuilding, weaving, carving, scrivening, armoring and weaponsmithing, gemcutting, mining, woodcutting, etc.) In general, the resources available in each location played a large part in each culture's specialization.

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	With the Demonwall so prominent in the minds of Brantur's people, and Ba'Lathon so near to mind as well, gestures and oaths of warding against evil magic and possession are quite common in Brantur. Sorcerers are especially distrusted, and even shunned, in Brantur. Most merchants turn sorcerers away from their establishments, and the punishment for use of sorcery in a harmful manner is typically death.		With the Demonwall so prominent in the minds of Brantur's people, and Ba'Lathon so near to mind as well, gestures and oaths of warding against evil magic and possession are quite common in Brantur. Sorcerers are especially distrusted, and even shunned, in Brantur. Most merchants turn sorcerers away from their establishments, and the punishment for use of sorcery in a harmful manner is typically death.

			== Vornavis ==
			Vornavis is a coastal province on the west coast of the Empire. It has wonderfully warm and sunny summers and temperate winters for such a northern province. The people tend to be more tolerant of humanoids than most other provinces, a position which has caused friction between Vornavis and her neighbor to the north, Jantalar.

			=== Major Cities and Towns ===

			*Vornavis

			The walled city of Vornavis is the capital of the territory. It is located on the western coast of the province, and overlooks the city of Solhaven and Solhaven Bay. Vornavis supports a large garrison, and is well situated and protected from siege.

			*Solhaven

			The city of Solhaven is one of the only free ports within the Turamzzyrian Empire, and is known for its open accessibility to all manner of tradesmen and merchants. Set along the coast of Solhaven Bay, the large port is a regular recipient of trade ships and travelers from distant regions, even the dwarven land known as Teras Isle. It was largely run by the Mercantyler's Guild, with only minimal guidance and oversight from Vornavis, until the assassination of Empress Mynal'lyanna Anodheles took place within the city in 5103. As a result, the free port status was revoked.

			In 1507, Emperor Aurmont Anodheles renewed Solhaven's free port status after an investigation into the former Empress' death revealed no due negligence came from the city. The Emperor firmly stated in his decree, however, that there be a strict edict of change. Now, the Mercantyler's Guild has far less control over Solhaven, having to deal with the baronial beaucracy and guardsmen patrolling the streets. Further, under the order of Baron Malwind, Vornavis has established a naval presence within Solhaven Bay, offering protection and inspection of cargo and its port.

			The free port status of Solhaven has resulted in a long term increase in the city's trade traffic, greatly enhancing both Imperial and Baronial income.

			=== Resources ===

			The vineyards of Vornavis are lush and bountiful, and the wines of the region are in demand throughout the Empire. The two most popular wines are the dark Vornavis mourverde and the pale Vornavis chardonnay.

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			=== Local Lore and Customs ===
			Within the barony, legends persist of a mischievious nature spirit named "Booga." Resembling a halfling, but furred and with rodent-like features, the creature is encountered north and west of the Cairnfang River, according to the most reliable claims. Booga is commonly blamed for soured milk and wine, broken boot laces and pack straps and small shiny objects suddenly gone missing. A centuries-old stone sculpture discovered in the dwarven caverns beneath Tor Aganrahk on the barony's northern border lend credence to the creature's existence.

			The legend of a giantman kingdom and its leader is also supported by a second dwarven sculpture discovered within the same caverns. The stone bust of a regal-looking giantman wearing a crown and bearing the name "Telimnar" is regarded by some as proof that the ancient granite blocks scattered throughout the Stoneharrow Swale are indeed the remains of King Telimnar's royal city, the center of a giantman kingdom that thrived sometime during the early Modern age.

			A ready topic for popular speculation, but difficult to verify, is the legend of Wildwood Isle. Located northeast of the city of Vornavis, in the widest stretch of the Cainfang River, the island is surrounded by magical barriers raised during a battle that took place during the earliest days of the barony's settlement, barriers that still prevent any sentient being from setting foot on the island. Founded as a refuge by a noble elven family, the settlement and keep on the island eventually drew the attention of foul creatures in the area. Recognizing that an all-out attack on the island was bound to succeed, the members of the Wildwood family sent all non-combatants to the south bank of the river as they drew in the attackers from the north bank. Once all of the attacking forces were on the island, the magical barrier was raised and has stood intact to the present day. Activity on the island ceased during the night of the attack, and no signs of any survivors of the battle have ever been seen.

	== The Tehir ==		== The Tehir ==