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{{Realms of Orethil Infobox
{{Realms of Dalel Infobox
|Realms of Orethil Name=Payalwa
|Realms of Dalel Name=Balúrail
|Image=[[File:Payalwa 01.jpg|center|frameless]]
|Image=[[File:Balúrail Niseke Swamp 02.jpg|center|frameless]]
|Spirit=[[Moevre]], [[Tragget]]
{{center|[[Niseke Swamp]] in Balúrail}}
|Inhabitants=[[Morusi]], [[Olsendi]]
|Location=[[File:Balúrail Location Méniail Political Map.png|center|frameless|Balúrail Location Méniail Political Map]]
|Notable Settlements=Harrowmere, Trael, Leban, Greenwater
{{center|Location of Balúrail on the continent of Méniail}}
|Significance=Realm of swamps
|Continent=Méniail
|Realms of [[Orethil]] Name=Payalwa
|Countries=League of Balúrail
|Largest City=[[Leban (city)|Leban]]
|Regions=[[Eastern Highlands]], [[Western Lowlands]]
|Size=94,428 mi²
|Spirits=Mavai, Tahami, Jirna
|Inhabitants=Boiyende, Olsendi
|Population=1.6 Million
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{{Realms of Orethil Sections
{{Realms of Dalel 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 Moevra, the spirit of myth and folklore and Tragget the spirit of bogs and swamps.
|Introduction='''Balúrail''' is the realm of swamps and bogs located on the southwestern side of the continent of [[Méniail]] in [[Dalel]]. It is the realm of the spirit [[Mavai]], the spirit of mystery and uncertainty, and [[Tahami]], 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 denctralized and tribal in nature.
Balúrail was originally inhabited by the race of [[Olsendi]], a small swamp-adapted otter-like creature who lived in small swampy villages scattered around the Balúrail lowlands. Olsendi society is decentralized and tribal in nature.


=== Human Migration and the Morusi ===
=== Human Migration and the Boiyende ===


When humans migrated to the area, they eventually becoming the Morusi, their skin and eyes quickly adapting to the nature of their swampy home. Over generations he Olsendi were slowly displaced as the Morusi continued to spread out across the land. As the Morusi grew in strength, oppression of the Olsendi continued resulting in the creation of a large reservation in the north-west.
When humans migrated to the area, they eventually became known as the [[Boiyende]]. Over generations, the Olsendi were slowly displaced as the Boiyende continued to spread out across the land. As the Boiyende grew in strength, the oppression of the Olsendi continued, resulting in the creation of a large reservation in the north-west.
|Geography=Payalwa is predominantly divided into two geographic regions.  
|Geography==== Regions ===
Balúrail is geographically divided into two main regions, the [[Eastern Highlands]] and the [[Western Lowlands]]. The Eastern Highlands are rocky foothills of the [[Murzkar Mountains|Murzakar mountain range]], while in the Western Lowlands, the majority of the realm of Balúrail consists of swampy peat bogs.


=== Eastern Higlands ===  
=== Climate ===
The easter portion of the realm consists of highland hills and forests nesteled against the misty Murzhakar range. Rivers from the mountains descend towards the lowlands in the west. While in some ways more hospitable, the settlements here tend to be newer.
[[File:Balúrail Winter Palokan Swamp 01.jpg|thumb|Winter in the [[Palokan Swamp]]]]
Balúrail has two distinctive climate regions. The western lowland has long winters with extended freezing periods. The eastern highlands are milder, mist-laden, and temperate.


=== Western Lowlands ===
=== Flora and Fauna ===
{{see also|Flora and Fauna of Balúrail}}
[[File:Panten_Male_01.jpg|thumb|A male [[Panten]] wanders through Balúrail]]
Pantens - Large mammals created with wide hooves that can easily cross marshy peat.


Where both the Olsendi and the Morusi first settled, the west is a complex network of rivers, lakes and bogs. It also the predominant center for both civilizations.
Jacas - Reptilian swamp dwellers.
 
Turfels - Wolf-like swamp hunters.
 
Bedunge - Large dangerous insects
|Goverment and Politics=Balúrail is under the jurisdiction of the [[League of Balúrail]]. The league consists of four states, one territory, and the Olsendi Reservation.
|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 Balúrail.
|Demographics=The majority of Balúrail is Boiyende, 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=[[Mavai]] is the [[Ascendant Spirit|ascendant spirit]] of mystery and uncertainty. Her home is in Leban (region).
 
[[Tahami]] is the [[Ascendant Spirit|ascendant spirit]] of swamps and bogs. His home is on the Olsendi reservation in northwestern Balúrail.
|Gallery={{Slideshow|
Boiyende_Peat_Cutter_Photo 01.jpg:: A common profession in Balúrail 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 Balúrail]].
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