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|Image=[[File:Payalwa_01.jpg|center|frameless]]
|Image=[[File:Payalwa_01.jpg|center|frameless]]
{{center|A swamp in Payalwa}}
{{center|A swamp in Payalwa}}
|Size=700k mi²
|Continent=Elemara
|Capital and Largest City=Harrowmere
|Countries=League of Payalwa
|Regions=[[Trael]], [[Green Higlands]], [[Falanga]], [[Leban]], [[Murzak Wilds]], [[Olsendi Reservation]]
|Largest City=Leban
|Size=700k mi²
|Regions=[[Eastern Highlands]], [[Western Lowlands]]
|Size=700km²
|Spirits=Moevre, Tragget
|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]]
|Notable Settlements=[[Harrowmere]], [[Trael]], [[Leban]], [[Greenwater]]
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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 Moevra, the spirit of myth and folklore and Tragget the spirit of bogs and swamps.
|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.
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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==== Regions ===
|Geography==== Regions ===
==== Trael ====
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.
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.
 
[[File:Greenwater and Lake Roslan.jpg|thumb|Greenwater and Lake Roslan]]
 
==== Green Highlands ====
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 ====
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.
 
==== Leban ====
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.
 
==== Murzak Wilds ====
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.
 
==== 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 ===
=== Climate ===
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=== Flora and Fauna ===
=== Flora and Fauna ===
[[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 creates with wide hooves that can easily cross marshy peat.  
Pantens - Large mammals creates with wide hooves that can easily cross marshy peat.  


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Bedunge - Large dangerous insects
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).  
|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 Olesndi reservation in north western Payalwa.
[[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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