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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_01.jpg|center|frameless]] | ||
| | {{center|A swamp in Payalwa}} | ||
|Regions= | |Continent=Elemara | ||
|Countries=League of Payalwa | |||
|Largest City=Leban | |||
|Regions=[[Eastern Highlands]], [[Western Lowlands]] | |||
|Size=700km² | |||
|Spirits=Moevre, Tragget | |||
|Inhabitants=Morusi, Olsendi | |||
|Population=1,600,000 | |||
|Country(ies)=League of Payalwa | |||
|Spirit=[[Moevre]], [[Tragget]] | |Spirit=[[Moevre]], [[Tragget]] | ||
| | |Notable Settlements=[[Harrowmere]], [[Trael]], [[Leban]], [[Greenwater]] | ||
|Significance=Realm of swamps | |Significance=Realm of swamps | ||
|Realms of [[Orethil]] Name=Payalwa | |Realms of [[Orethil]] Name=Payalwa | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{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 | |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 myth and folklore 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 denctralized 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 denctralized and tribal in nature. | ||
=== Human Migration and the Morusi === | === Human Migration and the Morusi === | ||
When humans migrated to the area, they eventually became known the Morusi. 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 the [[Morusi]]. 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. | ||
|Geography=Payalwa is | |Geography==== Regions === | ||
Payalwa is geographically divided into two main regions, the [[Eastern Highlands]] and the [[Western Lowlands]]. The Eastern Highlands are rocky foothills of the [[Murazkar Range|Murzakar mountain range]], while in the Western Lowlands, the majority of the realm of Payalwa consists of swampy peat bogs. | |||
=== | === Climate === | ||
The | [[File:Winter_in_Payalwa.jpg|thumb|Winter in Payalwa]] | ||
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 === | |||
[[File:Panten_Male_01.jpg|thumb|A male Panten wanders through Payalwa]] | |||
Pantens - Large mammals creates 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=Payalwa is under the jurisdiction of the [[League of Payalwa]]. 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 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]]. | |||
|Native Spirits=[[Moevre]] is the [[Ascendant Spirit|ascendant spirit]] of myth and folklore. 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 north western Payalwa. | |||
|Regions==== Trael === | |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. | 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. | ||
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Bedunge - Large dangerous insects | Bedunge - Large dangerous insects | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:23, 13 April 2026
| Payalwa | |
|---|---|
| Image |  A swamp in Payalwa |
| Continent | Elemara |
| Country(ies) | League of Payalwa |
| Largest City | Leban |
| Regions | Eastern Highlands • Western Lowlands |
| Size | 700km² |
| Spirits | Moevre • Tragget |
| Native Races | Morusi • Olsendi |
| Population | 1,600,000 |
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 myth and folklore and Tragget 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.
Human Migration and the Morusi
When humans migrated to the area, they eventually became known the Morusi. 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.
Geography
Regions
Payalwa 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 Payalwa consists of swampy peat bogs.
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.
Bedunge - Large dangerous insects
Goverment and Politics
Payalwa is under the jurisdiction of the League of Payalwa. 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 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.
Native Spirits
Moevre is the ascendant spirit of myth and folklore. Her home is in Leban (region).
Tragget is the ascendant spirit of swamps and bogs. His home is on the Olsendi reservation in north western Payalwa.