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{{Realms of Orethil Infobox | {{Realms of Orethil Infobox | ||
|Realms of Orethil Name=Payalwa | |Realms of Orethil Name=Payalwa | ||
|Image=[[File: | |Image=[[File:Payalwa Niseke Swamp 02.jpg|center|frameless]] | ||
{{center|[[Niseke Swamp]] in Payalwa}} | {{center|[[Niseke Swamp]] in Payalwa}} | ||
|Location=[[File:Payalwa Location Elemara Political Map.png|center|frameless|Payalwa Location Elemara Political Map]] | |Location=[[File:Payalwa Location Elemara Political Map.png|center|frameless|Payalwa Location Elemara Political Map]] | ||
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|Regions=[[Eastern Highlands]], [[Western Lowlands]] | |Regions=[[Eastern Highlands]], [[Western Lowlands]] | ||
|Size=94,428 mi² | |Size=94,428 mi² | ||
|Spirits=Moevre, Tragget | |Spirits=Moevre, Tragget, Jirna | ||
|Inhabitants=Morusi, Olsendi | |Inhabitants=Morusi, Olsendi | ||
|Population=1.6 Million | |Population=1.6 Million | ||
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{{Realms of Orethil Sections | {{Realms of Orethil Sections | ||
|Introduction='''Payalwa''' is the realm of swamps and bogs located on the southwestern side of the continent of [[Elemara]] in [[Orethil]]. It is the realm of the spirit [[Moevre]], the spirit of | |Introduction='''Payalwa''' is the realm of swamps and bogs located on the southwestern side of the continent of [[Elemara]] in [[Orethil]]. It is the realm of the spirit [[Moevre]], the spirit of mystery and uncertainty, and [[Tragget]], the spirit of bogs and swamps. | ||
|History==== Early Inhabitants === | |History==== Early Inhabitants === | ||
Payalwa was originally inhabited by the race of [[Olsendi]], a small swamp-adapted otter-like creature who lived in small swampy villages scattered around the Payalwa lowlands. Olsendi society is decentralized and tribal in nature. | Payalwa was originally inhabited by the race of [[Olsendi]], a small swamp-adapted otter-like creature who lived in small swampy villages scattered around the Payalwa lowlands. Olsendi society is decentralized and tribal in nature. | ||
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=== Climate === | === Climate === | ||
[[File: | [[File:Payalwa Winter Palokan Swamp 01.jpg|thumb|Winter in the [[Palokan Swamp]]]] | ||
Payalwa has two distinctive climate regions. The western lowland has long winters with extended freezing periods. The eastern highlands are milder, mist-laden, and temperate. | Payalwa has two distinctive climate regions. The western lowland has long winters with extended freezing periods. The eastern highlands are milder, mist-laden, and temperate. | ||
=== Flora and Fauna === | === Flora and Fauna === | ||
{{see also|Flora and Fauna of Payalwa}} | {{see also|Flora and Fauna of Payalwa}} | ||
[[File:Panten_Male_01.jpg|thumb|A male Panten wanders through Payalwa]] | [[File:Panten_Male_01.jpg|thumb|A male [[Panten]] wanders through Payalwa]] | ||
Pantens - Large mammals created with wide hooves that can easily cross marshy peat. | Pantens - Large mammals created with wide hooves that can easily cross marshy peat. | ||
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|Economy=It is a resource‑heavy realm, and much of its economy is centered around those resources. Mining in the green highlands, forestry, as well as the collection of rare and valuable medicinal herbs in the various swamps through Payalwa. | |Economy=It is a resource‑heavy realm, and much of its economy is centered around those resources. Mining in the green highlands, forestry, as well as the collection of rare and valuable medicinal herbs in the various swamps through Payalwa. | ||
|Demographics=The majority of Payalwa is Morusi, although some smaller ethnic groups live in the port cities. The original inhabitants, the Olsendi, are few in number and confined to the reservation, as well as a few free colonies in the [[Murzak Wilds]]. | |Demographics=The majority of Payalwa is Morusi, although some smaller ethnic groups live in the port cities. The original inhabitants, the Olsendi, are few in number and confined to the reservation, as well as a few free colonies in the [[Murzak Wilds]]. | ||
|Native Spirits=[[Moevre]] is the [[Ascendant Spirit|ascendant spirit]] of | |Native Spirits=[[Moevre]] is the [[Ascendant Spirit|ascendant spirit]] of mystery and uncertainty. Her home is in Leban (region). | ||
[[Tragget]] is the [[Ascendant Spirit|ascendant spirit]] of swamps and bogs. His home is on the Olsendi reservation in | [[Tragget]] is the [[Ascendant Spirit|ascendant spirit]] of swamps and bogs. His home is on the Olsendi reservation in northwestern Payalwa. | ||
|Gallery={{Slideshow| | |||
Morusi_Peat_Cutter_Photo 01.jpg:: A common profession in Payalwa is that of the peat cutter. | |||
Leban Streetscene Photo 01.jpg :: A photograph of [[Leban_(city)|Leban]] ca. 984 | |||
Ruyo Bares Photo 01.jpg :: A photograph of Ruyo Bares, president of the [[League of Payalwa]]. | |||
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