Balúrail: Difference between revisions
Colony of Bóinbile and peaceful independence |
Largest city Têr; region not realm; spirit houses; Aerbicars |
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|Continent=Méniail | |Continent=Méniail | ||
|Countries=League of Balúrail | |Countries=League of Balúrail | ||
|Largest City=[[ | |Largest City=[[Têr]] | ||
|Regions=[[Eastern Highlands]], [[Western Lowlands]] | |Regions=[[Eastern Highlands]], [[Western Lowlands]] | ||
|Size=244,567 km² | |Size=244,567 km² | ||
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{{Regions of Dalel Sections | {{Regions of Dalel Sections | ||
|Introduction='''Balúrail''' is | |Introduction='''Balúrail''' is a region of swamps and bogs on the southwestern side of the continent of [[Méniail]] in [[Dalel]]. It is home to the [[Ascendant Spirit|Ascendant Spirits]] [[Mavai]], the spirit of mystery and uncertainty, and [[Tahami]], the spirit of bogs and swamps. | ||
|History==== Early Inhabitants === | |History==== Early Inhabitants === | ||
Balúrail was originally inhabited by the race of [[Mifajene]], fur covered humanoids who live in swampy villages scattered around the Balúrail lowlands. Mifajene society is decentralized and tribal in nature. | Balúrail was originally inhabited by the race of [[Mifajene]], fur covered humanoids who live in swampy villages scattered around the Balúrail lowlands. Mifajene society is decentralized and tribal in nature. | ||
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Humans arrived by sea from the [[Kingdom of Bóinbile]] in [[Gosterra]] in 201 ME and founded [[Saindo]]. Their settlements were colonial towns of the Kingdom until 289 ME, when they declared independence as the [[League of Balúrail]]. The Kingdom let them go peacefully. The settlers became known as the [[Tuzquão]]. Over generations, the Mifajene were slowly displaced as the Tuzquão continued to spread out across the land. As the Tuzquão grew in strength, the oppression of the Mifajene continued, resulting in the creation of a large reservation in the north-west. | Humans arrived by sea from the [[Kingdom of Bóinbile]] in [[Gosterra]] in 201 ME and founded [[Saindo]]. Their settlements were colonial towns of the Kingdom until 289 ME, when they declared independence as the [[League of Balúrail]]. The Kingdom let them go peacefully. The settlers became known as the [[Tuzquão]]. Over generations, the Mifajene were slowly displaced as the Tuzquão continued to spread out across the land. As the Tuzquão grew in strength, the oppression of the Mifajene continued, resulting in the creation of a large reservation in the north-west. | ||
|Geography==== 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 [[Mazissage Mountains]], while in the Western Lowlands, the majority | Balúrail is geographically divided into two main regions, the [[Eastern Highlands]] and the [[Western Lowlands]]. The Eastern Highlands are rocky foothills of the [[Mazissage Mountains]], while in the Western Lowlands, the majority of Balúrail consists of swampy peat bogs. | ||
=== Climate === | === Climate === | ||
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{{see also|Flora and Fauna of Balúrail}} | {{see also|Flora and Fauna of Balúrail}} | ||
[[File:Aerbicar_Male_01.jpg|thumb|A male [[Aerbicar]] wanders through Balúrail]] | [[File:Aerbicar_Male_01.jpg|thumb|A male [[Aerbicar]] wanders through Balúrail]] | ||
[[Aerbicar|Aerbicars]] - Large mammals with wide hooves that can easily cross marshy peat. | |||
Oimãos - Reptilian swamp dwellers. | Oimãos - Reptilian swamp dwellers. | ||
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Bedunge - Large dangerous insects | 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 Mifajene Reservation. | |Goverment and Politics=Balúrail is under the jurisdiction of the [[League of Balúrail]]. The league consists of four states, one territory, and the Mifajene Reservation. | ||
|Economy=It is a resource‑heavy | |Economy=It is a resource‑heavy region, 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 Tuzquão, although some smaller ethnic groups live in the port cities. The original inhabitants, the Mifajene, are few in number and confined to the reservation, as well as a few free colonies in the [[Eimbuver]]. | |Demographics=The majority of Balúrail is Tuzquão, although some smaller ethnic groups live in the port cities. The original inhabitants, the Mifajene, are few in number and confined to the reservation, as well as a few free colonies in the [[Eimbuver]]. | ||
|Native Spirits=[[Mavai]] is the [[Ascendant Spirit | |Native Spirits=[[Mavai]] is the [[Ascendant Spirit]] of mystery and uncertainty. Her home, the [[House of Mavai]], is in the state of [[Ivaiê]]. | ||
[[Tahami]] is the | [[Tahami]] is the Ascendant Spirit of swamps and bogs. His home, the [[House of Tahami]], is on the [[Mifajene Reservation]] in northwestern Balúrail. | ||
[[Sitaivu]] is the | [[Sitaivu]] is the Ascendant Spirit of rot and decay. Their home, the [[House of Sitaivu]], is on the northern edge of the [[Egoaldigo Swamp]] in [[Gostiria]]. | ||
|Gallery={{Slideshow| | |Gallery={{Slideshow| | ||
Tuzquão_Peat_Cutter_Photo 01.jpg:: A common profession in Balúrail is that of the peat cutter. | Tuzquão_Peat_Cutter_Photo 01.jpg:: A common profession in Balúrail is that of the peat cutter. | ||