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Balúrail
Image	Niseke Swamp in Balúrail
Location	Balúrail Location Méniail Political Map Location of Balúrail on the continent of Méniail
Continent	Méniail
Country(ies)	League of Balúrail
Largest City	Leban
Regions	Eastern Highlands • Western Lowlands
Size	94,428 mi²
Spirits	Mavai • Tahami • Jirna
Native Races	Boiyende • Olsendi
Population	1.6 Million

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

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 Boiyende

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

Regions

Balúrail is geographically divided into two main regions, the Eastern Highlands and the Western Lowlands. The Eastern Highlands are rocky foothills of the Murzakar mountain range, while in the Western Lowlands, the majority of the realm of Balúrail consists of swampy peat bogs.

Climate

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.

Flora and Fauna

Pantens - Large mammals created with wide hooves that can easily cross marshy peat.

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 of mystery and uncertainty. Her home is in Leban (region).

Tahami is the ascendant spirit of swamps and bogs. His home is on the Olsendi reservation in northwestern Balúrail.

Gallery

A common profession in Balúrail is that of the peat cutter.
A photograph of Leban ca. 984
A photograph of Ruyo Bares, president of the League of Balúrail.

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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]]
-|Size=700k mi²
+{{center|[[Niseke Swamp]] in Balúrail}}
-|Regions=Trael, Green Higlands, Falanga, Leban, Murzak Wilds, Olsendi Reservations
+|Location=[[File:Balúrail Location Méniail Political Map.png|center|frameless|Balúrail Location Méniail Political Map]]
-|Spirit=[[Moevre]], [[Tragget]]
+{{center|Location of Balúrail on the continent of Méniail}}
-|Inhabitants=[[Morusi]], [[Olsendi]]
+|Continent=Méniail
-|Notable Settlements=Harrowmere, Trael, Leban, Greenwater
+|Countries=League of Balúrail
-|Significance=Realm of swamps
+|Largest City=[[Leban (city)|Leban]]
-|Realms of [[Orethil]] Name=Payalwa
+|Regions=[[Eastern Highlands]], [[Western Lowlands]]
+|Size=94,428 mi²
+|Spirits=Mavai, Tahami, Jirna
+|Inhabitants=Boiyende, Olsendi
+|Population=1.6 Million
 }}
-{{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 ===
-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.
-|Regions==== Trael ===
-Located on the west central coast, Trael is a region centered along the coast with the major port city of Trael along with the naval base of Fort Rebe and the smaller port town of Prato. Trael is also hime to numerous bogs and lakes including the large lakes of Tatubi and Gale.
-=== Green Highlands ===
+Turfels - Wolf-like swamp hunters.
-Located in east, the Green Highlands are the most recently settled region of Payalwa. The city of Greenwater, nestled on the shore of Lake Roslan and the Murkzakar range. The Green Highlands are often mist covered and rainy and contain the sources for most of the rivers that feed the Payalwa lowlands.
-=== Falanga ===
+Bedunge - Large dangerous insects
-Located in southern Payalwa, Falanga contains the capital city of Harrowmere along with numerous swamps and lakes. Borered by the Roslan hills in the north and the Murzakar range in the east, Falanga is a populous region with numerous ports scattered along the coast. The interior is sparely population.
+|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).
-=== Leban ===
+[[Tahami]] is the [[Ascendant Spirit|ascendant spirit]] of swamps and bogs. His home is on the Olsendi reservation in northwestern Balúrail.
-Leban is a penisula located on southwestern Payalwa. It is the smallest and most densely populated region of Payalwa. It's capital is Leban. It is known for the home of Moevre, numerous towns and villages and dense swamps.
+|Gallery={{Slideshow|
+Boiyende_Peat_Cutter_Photo 01.jpg:: A common profession in Balúrail is that of the peat cutter.
-=== Murzak Wilds ===
+Leban Streetscene Photo 01.jpg :: A photograph of [[Leban_(city)|Leban]] ca. 984
-An unsettled region in the north east. Home to the remaining Olsendi villages that aren't located on the reservation. Most of the region is dense forests, large lakes and misty mountains.
+Ruyo Bares Photo 01.jpg :: A photograph of Ruyo Bares, president of the [[League of Balúrail]].
+}}
-=== Olsendi Reservation ===
-The reservation is located in the northwestern corner of Payalwa. Home to the vast majority of Olsendi as well as the House of Tragget.
-|Climate=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=Pantens - Large mammals creates with wide hooves that can easily cross marshy peat.
-Jacas - Reptilian swamp dwellers.
-Turfels - Wolf like swamp hunters.
 }}