Murbal - Revision history

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	\|Goverment=Hereditary duchy		\|Goverment=Hereditary duchy
	\|Size=10,257 mi² (26,566 km²)		\|Size=10,257 mi² (26,566 km²)

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	{{Duchies of the Kingdom of Bóinbile Sections		{{Duchies of the Kingdom of Bóinbile Sections
	\|Introduction='''Murbal''' is the northernmost of the three mainland duchies of the [[Kingdom of Bóinbile]], in [[Central Gosterra]]. It lies between the [[Yeege Peninsula]] to the north and the [[Odhan River\|Odhan]] to the south and east, with the sea to the west and [[Aráinia]] beyond the Odhan to the east. Its capital is [[Cloimheal]], one of the oldest cities in [[Gosterra]], and its largest city is [[Glibhe]], the Kingdom's chief seaport and its second-largest city. Murbal covers 10,257 mi² (26,566 km²) and has about 400,000 inhabitants. It is held by a hereditary ducal house under the Crown.		\|Introduction='''Murbal''' is the northernmost of the three mainland duchies of the [[Kingdom of Bóinbile]], in [[Central Gosterra]]. It lies between the [[Yeege Peninsula]] to the north and the [[Odhan River\|Odhan]] to the south and east, with the sea to the west and [[Aráinia]] beyond the Odhan to the east. Its capital is [[Cloimheal]], one of the oldest cities in [[Gosterra]], and its largest city is [[Glibhe]], the Kingdom's chief seaport and its second-largest city. Murbal covers 10,257 mi² (26,566 km²) and has about 400,000 inhabitants. It is held by a hereditary ducal house under the Crown.
	\|History=		\|History==== Early settlement ===
	=== Early settlement ===
	After the landing of the [[Great Migration]] at [[Baddaen (City)\|Baddaen]] in 0 ME, settlers spread north along the coast and up the river valleys of Gosterra. From about 90 ME the settlements gathered into small kingdoms. Cloimheal was founded around 95 ME on the north bank of the Odhan and became the seat of the kingdom of Murbal. Glibhe was founded around 110 ME as a fishing and trading port at the mouth of the Odhan on [[Raos' Bay]].		After the landing of the [[Great Migration]] at [[Baddaen (City)\|Baddaen]] in 0 ME, settlers spread north along the coast and up the river valleys of Gosterra. From about 90 ME the settlements gathered into small kingdoms. Cloimheal was founded around 95 ME on the north bank of the Odhan and became the seat of the kingdom of Murbal. Glibhe was founded around 110 ME as a fishing and trading port at the mouth of the Odhan on [[Raos' Bay]].

Oros: Area 10,257 mi² (remeasured with the eastern spur)

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	\|Goverment=Hereditary duchy		\|Goverment=Hereditary duchy
	\|Size=8,~~477~~ mi² (21,~~955~~ km²)		\|Size=10,257 mi² (26,566 km²)
	\|Country=Kingdom of Bóinbile		\|Country=Kingdom of Bóinbile
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	{{Duchies of the Kingdom of Bóinbile Sections		{{Duchies of the Kingdom of Bóinbile Sections
	\|Introduction='''Murbal''' is the northernmost of the three mainland duchies of the [[Kingdom of Bóinbile]], in [[Central Gosterra]]. It lies between the [[Yeege Peninsula]] to the north and the [[Odhan River\|Odhan]] to the south and east, with the sea to the west and [[Aráinia]] beyond the Odhan to the east. Its capital is [[Cloimheal]], one of the oldest cities in [[Gosterra]], and its largest city is [[Glibhe]], the Kingdom's chief seaport and its second-largest city. Murbal covers 8,~~477~~ mi² (21,~~955~~ km²) and has about 400,000 inhabitants. It is held by a hereditary ducal house under the Crown.		\|Introduction='''Murbal''' is the northernmost of the three mainland duchies of the [[Kingdom of Bóinbile]], in [[Central Gosterra]]. It lies between the [[Yeege Peninsula]] to the north and the [[Odhan River\|Odhan]] to the south and east, with the sea to the west and [[Aráinia]] beyond the Odhan to the east. Its capital is [[Cloimheal]], one of the oldest cities in [[Gosterra]], and its largest city is [[Glibhe]], the Kingdom's chief seaport and its second-largest city. Murbal covers 10,257 mi² (26,566 km²) and has about 400,000 inhabitants. It is held by a hereditary ducal house under the Crown.
	\|History=		\|History=
	=== Early settlement ===		=== Early settlement ===
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	In the War of the Southern Duchies (640–645 ME), Murbal stood with the Crown together with the other northern duchies and the [[Goirleach Islands]].		In the War of the Southern Duchies (640–645 ME), Murbal stood with the Crown together with the other northern duchies and the [[Goirleach Islands]].
	\|Geography=Murbal covers 8,~~477~~ mi² (21,~~955~~ km²). To the north its border with the [[Yeege Kingdom]] runs through the [[Yeege Mountains]], past [[Mount Croan]], to Lake Inspi. The Odhan bounds it on the east and south: the river flows southwest from Lake Inspi along the border with Aráinia to [[Bóinbile]], which stands on the opposite bank, and then west between Murbal and [[Uiniac]] to the sea at Raos' Bay. To the west Murbal meets the sea, from Raos' Bay north to [[Fort Mys]].		\|Geography=Murbal covers 10,257 mi² (26,566 km²). To the north its border with the [[Yeege Kingdom]] runs through the [[Yeege Mountains]], past [[Mount Croan]], to Lake Inspi. The Odhan bounds it on the east and south: the river flows southwest from Lake Inspi along the border with Aráinia to [[Bóinbile]], which stands on the opposite bank, and then west between Murbal and [[Uiniac]] to the sea at Raos' Bay. To the west Murbal meets the sea, from Raos' Bay north to [[Fort Mys]].

	The north of the duchy rises into the foothills of the Yeege Mountains, and Mount Diseart stands inland east of Lake Duinear. Hills run north from Glibhe through the west of the duchy. The south is the farmland of the Odhan valley.		The north of the duchy rises into the foothills of the Yeege Mountains, and Mount Diseart stands inland east of Lake Duinear. Hills run north from Glibhe through the west of the duchy. The south is the farmland of the Odhan valley.
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	Trade with the [[Zapaha]] of the Yeege Kingdom passes through Leicin and Eadhon on the roads to the north.		Trade with the [[Zapaha]] of the Yeege Kingdom passes through Leicin and Eadhon on the roads to the north.
	\|Demographics=Murbal has about 400,000 inhabitants, about 47 per square mile (18 per km²), more than the average for the Kingdom because of Glibhe. About 232,000 people live in the duchy's fourteen cities and about 50,000 in its towns, so about a third of the population lives in the countryside.		\|Demographics=Murbal has about 400,000 inhabitants, about 39 per square mile (15 per km²), more than the average for the Kingdom because of Glibhe. About 232,000 people live in the duchy's fourteen cities and about 50,000 in its towns, so about a third of the population lives in the countryside.

	Most inhabitants are [[Gostaldi]] and speak [[Gostaldi (Language)\|Gostaldi]]. The Yeparchist branch of [[Tefar]] is the main religion.		Most inhabitants are [[Gostaldi]] and speak [[Gostaldi (Language)\|Gostaldi]]. The Yeparchist branch of [[Tefar]] is the main religion.

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Oros: Murbal: updated map (Odhan as eastern border, Duinear/Diseart/Cloimheal rivers, Mount Diseart, roads to Palgee and Kudhe, silver and gold)

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Murbal: updated map (Odhan as eastern border, Duinear/Diseart/Cloimheal rivers, Mount Diseart, roads to Palgee and Kudhe, silver and gold)

Oros: Murbal: duchy page written (borders, history, geography, economy, cities, transport)

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	\|Introduction='''Murbal''' is the northernmost of the three mainland duchies of the [[Kingdom of Bóinbile]], in [[Central Gosterra]]. It lies between the [[Yeege Peninsula]] to the north and the [[Odhan River\|Odhan]] to the south, with the sea to the west and [[Aráinia]] to the east. Its capital is [[Cloimheal]], one of the oldest cities in [[Gosterra]], and its largest city is [[Glibhe]], the Kingdom's chief seaport and its second-largest city. Murbal covers 8,477 mi² (21,955 km²) and has about 400,000 inhabitants. It is held by a hereditary ducal house under the Crown.		\|Introduction='''Murbal''' is the northernmost of the three mainland duchies of the [[Kingdom of Bóinbile]], in [[Central Gosterra]]. It lies between the [[Yeege Peninsula]] to the north and the [[Odhan River\|Odhan]] to the south and east, with the sea to the west and [[Aráinia]] beyond the Odhan to the east. Its capital is [[Cloimheal]], one of the oldest cities in [[Gosterra]], and its largest city is [[Glibhe]], the Kingdom's chief seaport and its second-largest city. Murbal covers 8,477 mi² (21,955 km²) and has about 400,000 inhabitants. It is held by a hereditary ducal house under the Crown.
	\|History=		\|History=
	=== Early settlement ===		=== Early settlement ===
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	In the War of the Southern Duchies (640–645 ME), Murbal stood with the Crown together with the other northern duchies and the [[Goirleach Islands]].		In the War of the Southern Duchies (640–645 ME), Murbal stood with the Crown together with the other northern duchies and the [[Goirleach Islands]].
	\|Geography=Murbal covers 8,477 mi² (21,955 km²). To the north its border with the [[Yeege Kingdom]] runs through the [[Yeege Mountains]], past [[Mount Croan]], to Lake Inspi. To the south the ~~Odhan separates it~~ from ~~[[Uiniac]] as far as~~ [[Bóinbile]], which stands on the opposite bank~~. To the east it borders Aráinia~~, and to the west it meets the sea, from Raos' Bay north to [[Fort Mys]].		\|Geography=Murbal covers 8,477 mi² (21,955 km²). To the north its border with the [[Yeege Kingdom]] runs through the [[Yeege Mountains]], past [[Mount Croan]], to Lake Inspi. The Odhan bounds it on the east and south: the river flows southwest from Lake Inspi along the border with Aráinia to [[Bóinbile]], which stands on the opposite bank, and then west between Murbal and [[Uiniac]] to the sea at Raos' Bay. To the west Murbal meets the sea, from Raos' Bay north to [[Fort Mys]].

	The north of the duchy rises into the foothills of the Yeege Mountains, and Mount ~~Disert~~ stands inland ~~above the~~ Duinear ~~valley~~. Hills run north from Glibhe through the west of the duchy. The south is the farmland of the Odhan valley.		The north of the duchy rises into the foothills of the Yeege Mountains, and Mount Diseart stands inland east of Lake Duinear. Hills run north from Glibhe through the west of the duchy. The south is the farmland of the Odhan valley.

	[[Lake Duinear]], below the mountains, is the largest lake; Biltean stands on its western shore and Realt at its southern end. The [[Duinear River]] flows from it past Diseart and Natuan to the Odhan at Cloimheal. Smaller lakes include Lake Bealg at Iolborn, Lake Tiomhol at Cairleo, Lake Naghál, Lake Oileach at Ucol, Lake Inspi on the Yeege border, and Lake Cloimheal on the Odhan.		[[Lake Duinear]], below the mountains, is the largest lake; Biltean stands on its western shore and Realt at its southern end. The [[Duinear River]] runs west from it past Eadhon, Lake Bealg and Leicin to the sea near Fort Mys. The Diseart River flows south from the lake past Diseart, and the Cloimheal River flows southwest past Natuan to the Odhan at Cloimheal. Smaller lakes include Lake Bealg at Iolborn, Lake Tiomhol at Cairleo, Lake Naghál, Lake Oileach at Ucol, Lake Inspi on the Yeege border, and Lake Cloimheal on the Odhan.

	=== Climate ===		=== Climate ===
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	\|Economy=Glibhe is the Kingdom's chief seaport, with shipbuilding, fishing and sea trade. Goods move up the Odhan by river to Cloimheal and Bóinbile.		\|Economy=Glibhe is the Kingdom's chief seaport, with shipbuilding, fishing and sea trade. Goods move up the Odhan by river to Cloimheal and Bóinbile.

	The Odhan valley and the land around the lakes support cattle, sheep and grain, and wool is a major product; the uplands below the Yeege Mountains are used for grazing. Mining is important in the east of the duchy, where mining villages ~~lie~~ in the hills above Bilpear, Grantam and Stapl.		The Odhan valley and the land around the lakes support cattle, sheep and grain, and wool is a major product; the uplands below the Yeege Mountains are used for grazing. Mining is important in the east of the duchy, where mining villages in the hills above Bilpear, Grantam and Stapl produce silver and some gold.

	Trade with the [[Zapaha]] of the Yeege Kingdom passes through Leicin and Eadhon.		Trade with the [[Zapaha]] of the Yeege Kingdom passes through Leicin and Eadhon on the roads to the north.
	\|Demographics=Murbal has about 400,000 inhabitants, about 47 per square mile (18 per km²), more than the average for the Kingdom because of Glibhe. About 232,000 people live in the duchy's fourteen cities and about 50,000 in its towns, so about a third of the population lives in the countryside.		\|Demographics=Murbal has about 400,000 inhabitants, about 47 per square mile (18 per km²), more than the average for the Kingdom because of Glibhe. About 232,000 people live in the duchy's fourteen cities and about 50,000 in its towns, so about a third of the population lives in the countryside.

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	\|Transportation=Murbal has no railways; the nearest line begins at Bóinbile, across the Odhan. The main road follows the north bank of the Odhan from Glibhe through Guald and Cloimheal to Tuireas and Oithil. Roads run north from Cloimheal through Natuan, Pairing and Uithean to Realt and Lake Duinear, and east through Milbean and Ucol to Einis and Fort Nean on the Aráinian border.		\|Transportation=Murbal has no railways; the nearest line begins at Bóinbile, across the Odhan. The main road follows the north bank of the Odhan from Glibhe through Guald and Cloimheal to Tuireas and Oithil. Roads run north from Cloimheal through Natuan, Pairing and Uithean to Realt and Lake Duinear, and east through Milbean and Ucol to Einis and Fort Nean on the Aráinian border.

	Two roads~~, from Leicin and from Eadhon,~~ cross the Yeege Mountains into the Yeege Kingdom. East of them no roads cross the border, which is mountainous and difficult to reach; goods can be carried by river where needed.		Two roads cross the Yeege Mountains into the Yeege Kingdom, from Leicin to Palgee and from Eadhon to Kudhe. East of them no roads cross the border, which is mountainous and difficult to reach; goods can be carried by river where needed.

	The Odhan is navigable from Glibhe to Bóinbile, and coastal shipping links Glibhe with the other ports of Gosterra.		The Odhan is navigable from Glibhe to Bóinbile, and coastal shipping links Glibhe with the other ports of Gosterra.