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	Surveyors planned an optimal route through the marshes, intended to minimise the number of bridges required while at the same time ensuring the trails passed through as many communities, and past as many shrines and resting places as possible. At the Spring Equinox 380YE, word came that an egregore had fallen valiantly in battle, and that an agreement with the [[Jotun]] meant that his body would be returning home - along with the bodies of many [[heroism\|heroes]] who had fallen fighting the [[orc\|orcs]]. The builders were determined that the trails would be completed in time that the body of Guthwulf would be the first to pass along them. The last blocks for the last bridge were placed as the funeral procession was mere paces away. As the procession was crossing, in a flash of inspiration, a builder who had not yet put their tools away carved into the side of the bridge the name of the egregore, ''Guthwulf of the Red Embrace''.		Surveyors planned an optimal route through the marshes, intended to minimise the number of bridges required while at the same time ensuring the trails passed through as many communities, and past as many shrines and resting places as possible. At the Spring Equinox 380YE, word came that an egregore had fallen valiantly in battle, and that an agreement with the [[Jotun]] meant that his body would be returning home - along with the bodies of many [[heroism\|heroes]] who had fallen fighting the [[orc\|orcs]]. The builders were determined that the trails would be completed in time that the body of Guthwulf would be the first to pass along them. The last blocks for the last bridge were placed as the funeral procession was mere paces away. As the procession was crossing, in a flash of inspiration, a builder who had not yet put their tools away carved into the side of the bridge the name of the egregore, ''Guthwulf of the Red Embrace''.
	~~__NOTOC__~~
	The name was soon joined by that of the other fallen heroes of Wintermark who travelled across it, and in other parts of the Pilgrim's Trail mourners have begun carving the names of the dead into the fabric of the last bridge they cross on their way to their final resting place in the waters of Kallavesa.		The name was soon joined by that of the other fallen heroes of Wintermark who travelled across it, and in other parts of the Pilgrim's Trail mourners have begun carving the names of the dead into the fabric of the last bridge they cross on their way to their final resting place in the waters of Kallavesa.
	<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gull's Isle Feasting Hall.png\|caption=Artist's impression of Gull Isle's Hall by Enchantress Rosalynn Asterion\|align=right\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gull's Isle Feasting Hall.png\|caption=Artist's impression of Gull Isle's Hall by Enchantress Rosalynn Asterion\|align=right\|width=600}}</div>

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	* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].		* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].
	* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.		* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.
	* [[Fleet\|Fleets]] in the territory benefit from Trencher's Shining Ambition and benefit from an additional rank when engaging in [[Fleet#Trading\|trade]]		* [[Fleet\|Fleets]] in the territory benefit from [[#Trencher's Shining Ambition\|Trencher's Shining Ambition]] and benefit from an additional rank when engaging in [[Fleet#Trading\|trade]]
	* [[herb garden\|Herb gardens]] in the territory benefit from the [[Grimnir of Wittal Grove\|Healing House of Wittal Grove]] and produce an extra 3 drams of [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]] each season.		* [[herb garden\|Herb gardens]] in the territory benefit from the [[Grimnir of Wittal Grove\|Healing House of Wittal Grove]] and produce an extra 3 drams of [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]] each season.
	[[Category:Wintermark]]		[[Category:Wintermark]]
	[[Category:Gazetteer]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]]
	[[Category:Imperial Territory]]		[[Category:Imperial Territory]]

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	==Major Features==		==Major Features==
	=== Rundhal ===		===Rundhal===
	Once the capital of Kallavesa, in [[#Rundhal Marsh\|Rundhal]] where mystics sent dreams to the [[Steinr]], and where the wise met to choose the monarch of Wintermark before the Empire. It is still a place of utmost importance to those who follow the Kallavesi traditions, and is where many of the oldest traditions are passed on. [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|Scops]] come to the round hall to learn the stories and songs that tell their nation who they are and inspire heroes across all of Empire.		Once the capital of Kallavesa, in [[#Rundhal Marsh\|Rundhal]], where mystics sent dreams to the [[Steinr]], and where the wise met to choose the monarch of Wintermark before the Empire. It is still a place of utmost importance to those who follow the Kallavesi traditions, and is where many of the oldest traditions are passed on. [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|Scops]] come to the round hall to learn the stories and songs that tell their nation who they are and inspire heroes across all of the Empire.
			<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Trencher's Shining Ambition.png\|caption=Artist's impression of Trencher's Shining Ambition\|align=right\|width=600}}</div>
			===Trencher's Shining Ambition===
			Looming over the town of [[#West Marsh\|Westerhal]], is the [[Great_work#Great_Lighthouses\|great lighthouse]] named Trencher's Shining Ambition. Originally [[Construct Trencher's Shining Ambition\|proposed]] by '''Rane Shardbearer''', as Senator of Kallavesa, the great work was funded almost entirely by '''Trencher Smoulder in The Cold'''. The first great lighthouse constructed since the [[For_those_in_peril_on_the_sea#A_Welcoming_Beacon\|symposium of '87]], the large tower is adorned with symbols common to Wintermark and is topped by carefully crafted mithril mirrors and delicately stained glass that guides fleets home.

			Abutting the base of the lighthouse is a statue of a blindfolded figure holding aloft scales. At least a few ship captains have drawn comparison to the [[Ephisis\|Prince of Scales]] and consider it good luck to ensure each crew member sees the statue before they embark on their voyage.

			Trencher's Shining Ambition is a great work; the [[Great_work#Great_Lighthouses\|great lighthouse]] aids fleet captains who [[Fleet#Trading\|trade]]. Every citizen of Wintermark who operates a fleet in Kallavesa benefits from an additional rank when undertaking a trading [[voyage]].

	===The Pilgrim's Trail===		===The Pilgrim's Trail===
	Following the internment of [[Empress Britta]] in the Sovevann, an [[opportunity]] to [[To_sleep_in_Kallavesa#Opportunities_in_Kallavesa_:_Place_of_Pilgrimage\|help pilgrims visit the sacred waters]] of Kallavesa to honour the heroes of Wintermark. Senator ~~Olle Markusson~~ [[commission\|commissioned]] the Pilgrim's Trails during the Winter Solstice 379YE, and they were completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 380YE. The Trail consists of many roads and bridges built to connect the major religious sites across Kallavesa to each other, and to the rest of the Empire		Following the internment of [[Empress Britta]] in the Sovevann, an [[opportunity]] to [[To_sleep_in_Kallavesa#Opportunities_in_Kallavesa_:_Place_of_Pilgrimage\|help pilgrims visit the sacred waters]] of Kallavesa to honour the heroes of Wintermark. Senator '''Káre Markusdottir''' [[commission\|commissioned]] the Pilgrim's Trails during the Winter Solstice 379YE, and they were completed shortly before the Summer Solstice 380YE. The Trail consists of many roads and bridges built to connect the major religious sites across Kallavesa to each other, and to the rest of the Empire.

	The Senate decision to [[Construct_Pilgrim's_Trail\|construct]] the Trails was enthusiastically supported by many of the Winterfolk. Wry comments were made concerning how people who thought the "Anvil mud" would react to what the people of Kallavesa call "dry land". The completion of the project became a point of pride, and donations came in from across Wintermark.		The Senate decision to [[Construct_Pilgrim's_Trail\|construct]] the Trails was enthusiastically supported by many of the Winterfolk. Wry comments were made concerning how people who thought the "Anvil mud" would react to what the people of Kallavesa call "dry land". The completion of the project became a point of pride, and donations came in from across Wintermark.

	Surveyors planned an optimal route through the marshes, intended to minimise the number of bridges required while at the same time ensuring the trails passed through as many communities, and past as many shrines and resting places as possible. At the Spring Equinox 380YE, word came that an egregore had fallen valiantly in battle, and that an agreement with the [[Jotun]] meant that his body would be returning home - along with the bodies of many [[heroism\|heroes]] who had fallen fighting the [[orc\|orcs]]. The builders were determined that the trails would be completed in time that the body of Guthwulf would be the first to pass along them. The last blocks for the last bridge were placed as the funeral procession was mere paces away. As the procession was crossing, in a flash of inspiration a builder who had not yet put their tools away carved into the side of the bridge the name of the egregore, Guthwulf of the Red Embrace.		Surveyors planned an optimal route through the marshes, intended to minimise the number of bridges required while at the same time ensuring the trails passed through as many communities, and past as many shrines and resting places as possible. At the Spring Equinox 380YE, word came that an egregore had fallen valiantly in battle, and that an agreement with the [[Jotun]] meant that his body would be returning home - along with the bodies of many [[heroism\|heroes]] who had fallen fighting the [[orc\|orcs]]. The builders were determined that the trails would be completed in time that the body of Guthwulf would be the first to pass along them. The last blocks for the last bridge were placed as the funeral procession was mere paces away. As the procession was crossing, in a flash of inspiration, a builder who had not yet put their tools away carved into the side of the bridge the name of the egregore, ''Guthwulf of the Red Embrace''.
			__NOTOC__
	The name was soon joined by that of the other fallen heroes of Wintermark who travelled across it, and in other parts of the Pilgrim's Trail mourners have begun carving the names of the dead into the fabric of the last bridge they cross on their way to their final resting place in the waters of Kallavesa.		The name was soon joined by that of the other fallen heroes of Wintermark who travelled across it, and in other parts of the Pilgrim's Trail mourners have begun carving the names of the dead into the fabric of the last bridge they cross on their way to their final resting place in the waters of Kallavesa.
	<div style="float:right; width: ~~450px~~; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gull's Isle Feasting Hall.png\|caption=Artist's impression of Gull Isle's Hall by Enchantress Rosalynn Asterion\|align=right\|width=600}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gull's Isle Feasting Hall.png\|caption=Artist's impression of Gull Isle's Hall by Enchantress Rosalynn Asterion\|align=right\|width=600}}</div>
	===Gull's Isle Hall===		===Gull's Isle Hall===
	Following the [[A_stone_for_a_stone#Create_A_New_Meeting_Place\|advice]] of an appraisal overseen by ''Naomi of Virtue's Rest'', the Aviary of Ishal was tasked with searching for a suitably storied site that could serve as the location of a new meeting place with the Jotun. Through a communal ceremony, mystics of Wintermark were invited to the Aviary to divine the significance of three such places. The location chosen was inspired by a vision of a Jotun ghodi and Wintermark mystic on Gull's Isle who were clearly well acquainted. In their old age they lamented that their children were not learning certain important things, so the two agreed to foster the other's child for a period of time so that these important lessons could be imparted.		Following the [[A_stone_for_a_stone#Create_A_New_Meeting_Place\|advice]] of an appraisal overseen by ''Naomi of Virtue's Rest'', the Aviary of Ishal was tasked with searching for a suitably storied site that could serve as the location of a new meeting place with the Jotun. Through a communal ceremony, mystics of Wintermark were invited to the Aviary to divine the significance of three such places. The location chosen was inspired by a vision of a Jotun ghodi and Wintermark mystic on Gull's Isle who were clearly well acquainted. In their old age, they lamented that their children were not learning certain important things, so the two agreed to foster the other's child for a period of time so that these important lessons could be imparted.

	Gull's Isle can be accessed on foot via tidal causeways that connect to both Skallahn and Kallavesa. After a parley with a delegation of ghodi to share the story associated with the island, the Senate passed a motion to [[Construct_Meeting_Place\|construct]] a feasting hall along the shoreline. Built upon a solid foundation of white granite that sinks deep into the earth and supported above the high tide line atop numerous sturdy tree trunks from around the Gullet, the feasting hall faces out to both Imperial and Jotun lands. Around the island's perimeter, numerous standing stones dot the coastline, made from the same stone as the Hall's foundations. Carvings of protective runes face out towards the water, with images of the ghodi and mystic's story facing inwards.		Gull's Isle can be accessed on foot via tidal causeways that connect to both Skallahn and Kallavesa. After a parley with a delegation of ghodi to share the story associated with the island, the Senate passed a motion to [[Construct_Meeting_Place\|construct]] a feasting hall along the shoreline. Built upon a solid foundation of white granite that sinks deep into the earth and supported above the high tide line atop numerous sturdy tree trunks from around the Gullet, the feasting hall faces out to both Imperial and Jotun lands. Around the island's perimeter, numerous standing stones dot the coastline, made from the same stone as the Hall's foundations. Carvings of protective runes face out towards the water, with images of the ghodi and mystic's story facing inwards.
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	It is very common for the folk of Kallavesa (of all traditions) to reference odd herbs or animal extracts - but it is important not to let other players get the impression that these plants are a big deal, as this will cause confusion, or disappointment.		It is very common for the folk of Kallavesa (of all traditions) to reference odd herbs or animal extracts - but it is important not to let other players get the impression that these plants are a big deal, as this will cause confusion, or disappointment.

	One possible opportunity these herbs present is for a character who wants an unusual or distinctive [[farm]] or [[business]]. Like the [[Sermersuaq#OOC Notes\|herders]] you could define your business as trading in medicinal herbs, or your farm as growing minor medicinal plants - indeed it is easy and appropriate to [[farm#Diversification\|diversify]] a farm to include some of the potent herbs produced by a [[herb garden]].</box></div>		One possible opportunity these herbs present is for a character who wants an unusual or distinctive [[farm]] or [[business]]. Like the [[Sermersuaq#OOC Notes\|herders]], you could define your business as trading in medicinal herbs, or your farm as growing minor medicinal plants - indeed, it is easy and appropriate to [[farm#Diversification\|diversify]] a farm to include some of the potent herbs produced by a [[herb garden]].</box></div>

	==Regions==		==Regions==

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	* Attempting to build a permanent [[fortification]] in one of the regions with the marsh quality is likely to encounter additional difficulties.		* Attempting to build a permanent [[fortification]] in one of the regions with the marsh quality is likely to encounter additional difficulties.
	* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).		* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).
	* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory~~. They only inflict casualties on an attacking force in the region of [[#Rundhal Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]]~~.		* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory.
	* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].		* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].
	* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.		* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.

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	* Attempting to build a permanent [[fortification]] in one of the regions with the marsh quality is likely to encounter additional difficulties.		* Attempting to build a permanent [[fortification]] in one of the regions with the marsh quality is likely to encounter additional difficulties.
	* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).		* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).
	* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory.		* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory. They only inflict casualties on an attacking force in the region of [[#Rundhal Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]].
	* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].		* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].
	* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.		* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.

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	* Attempting to build a permanent [[fortification]] in one of the regions with the marsh quality is likely to encounter additional difficulties.		* Attempting to build a permanent [[fortification]] in one of the regions with the marsh quality is likely to encounter additional difficulties.
	* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).		* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).
	* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory~~. They only inflict casualties on an attacking force in the region of [[#Rundhal Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]]~~.		* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory.
	* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].		* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].
	* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.		* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.

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OOC Notes

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	* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].		* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].
	* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.		* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.
	* [[Fleet\|Fleets]] in the territory benefit from Trencher's Shining Ambition and ~~gain~~ an additional rank when engaging in [[Fleet#Trading\|trade]]		* [[Fleet\|Fleets]] in the territory benefit from Trencher's Shining Ambition and benefit from an additional rank when engaging in [[Fleet#Trading\|trade]]
	* [[herb garden\|Herb gardens]] in the territory benefit from the [[Grimnir of Wittal Grove\|Healing House of Wittal Grove]] and produce an extra 3 drams of [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]] each season.		* [[herb garden\|Herb gardens]] in the territory benefit from the [[Grimnir of Wittal Grove\|Healing House of Wittal Grove]] and produce an extra 3 drams of [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]] each season.
	[[Category:Wintermark]]		[[Category:Wintermark]]
	[[Category:Gazetteer]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]]
	[[Category:Imperial Territory]]		[[Category:Imperial Territory]]

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	* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).		* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).
	* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory. They only inflict casualties on an attacking force in the region of [[#Rundhal Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]].		* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory. They only inflict casualties on an attacking force in the region of [[#Rundhal Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]].
	* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].		* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].
	* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.		* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.
			* [[Fleet\|Fleets]] in the territory benefit from Trencher's Shining Ambition and gain an additional rank when engaging in [[Fleet#Trading\|trade]]
	* [[herb garden\|Herb gardens]] in the territory benefit from the [[Grimnir of Wittal Grove\|Healing House of Wittal Grove]] and produce an extra 3 drams of [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]] each season.		* [[herb garden\|Herb gardens]] in the territory benefit from the [[Grimnir of Wittal Grove\|Healing House of Wittal Grove]] and produce an extra 3 drams of [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]] each season.

	[[Category:Wintermark]]		[[Category:Wintermark]]
	[[Category:Gazetteer]]		[[Category:Gazetteer]]
	[[Category:Imperial Territory]]		[[Category:Imperial Territory]]

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The Sovevann

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	=== The Sovevann ===		=== The Sovevann ===
	The weed-choked waters at the heart of Kallavesa, boundaries and waterways shifting and reform all the time, as small islands of floating reeds drift on unpredictable currents. Attempts to build permanent structures here are stymied by chaotic nature of the floating islands and the presence of several large colonies of [[marshwalkers]] who will not tolerate the disruption of their boggy territory.		The weed-choked waters at the heart of Kallavesa, boundaries and waterways shifting and reform all the time, as small islands of floating reeds drift on unpredictable currents. Attempts to build permanent structures here are stymied by the chaotic nature of the floating islands and the presence of several large colonies of [[marshwalkers]] who will not tolerate the disruption of their boggy territory.
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''The Plants of Kallavesa'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''The Plants of Kallavesa'''<br>
	The Kallavesa swamps are home to many rare and unique forms of flora and fauna that are below our abstraction layer in the sense that they are important to the Kallavesi mystics, but not important enough to be one of the [[Potion#Herbs\|five herbs]]. While many of these herbs have useful properties (such as [[Technology#Groveblossom_and_Changing_Gender\|groveblossom]] or [[Technology#Bitterweed_and_Contraception\|bitterweed]]), they are very much along the lines of headache treatments or gentle sleeping draughts, rather than [[Imperial Roseweald\|purification]] of an [[Calls#VENOM\|envenomed]] wound or [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|repairing]] a [[Calls#CLEAVE\|crippled limb]]. Other examples might include tobacco, for example, or flavoursome herbs used in cooking, as well as mild narcotics.		The Kallavesa swamps are home to many rare and unique forms of flora and fauna that are below our abstraction layer in the sense that they are important to the Kallavesi mystics, but not important enough to be one of the [[Potion#Herbs\|five herbs]]. While many of these herbs have useful properties (such as [[Technology#Groveblossom_and_Changing_Gender\|groveblossom]] or [[Technology#Bitterweed_and_Contraception\|bitterweed]]), they are very much along the lines of headache treatments or gentle sleeping draughts, rather than [[Imperial Roseweald\|purification]] of an [[Calls#VENOM\|envenomed]] wound or [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|repairing]] a [[Calls#CLEAVE\|crippled limb]]. Other examples might include tobacco, for example, or flavoursome herbs used in cooking, as well as mild narcotics.

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Major Features

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	The marshes of Kallavesa are the final resting place of the great heroes and heroines of Wintermark. Alone of all previous Emperors and Empresses, Empress Britta was interred in the marshes rather than resting at [[Necropolis]]. The [[Highguard\|Highborn]] have built a shrine and appointed a [[Guardian of Britta's Shrine]], but the body itself (or as much of it as was recovered from the [[Thule]]) rests beneath the waters of Kallavesa.		The marshes of Kallavesa are the final resting place of the great heroes and heroines of Wintermark. Alone of all previous Emperors and Empresses, Empress Britta was interred in the marshes rather than resting at [[Necropolis]]. The [[Highguard\|Highborn]] have built a shrine and appointed a [[Guardian of Britta's Shrine]], but the body itself (or as much of it as was recovered from the [[Thule]]) rests beneath the waters of Kallavesa.

	== Major Features ==		==Major Features==
	=== Rundhal ===		=== Rundhal ===
	Once the capital of Kallavesa, in [[#Rundhal Marsh\|Rundhal]] where mystics sent dreams to the [[Steinr]], and where the wise met to choose the monarch of Wintermark before the Empire. It is still a place of utmost importance to those who follow the Kallavesi traditions, and is where many of the oldest traditions are passed on. [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|Scops]] come to the round hall to learn the stories and songs that tell their nation who they are and inspire heroes across all of Empire.		Once the capital of Kallavesa, in [[#Rundhal Marsh\|Rundhal]] where mystics sent dreams to the [[Steinr]], and where the wise met to choose the monarch of Wintermark before the Empire. It is still a place of utmost importance to those who follow the Kallavesi traditions, and is where many of the oldest traditions are passed on. [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Art_and_history\|Scops]] come to the round hall to learn the stories and songs that tell their nation who they are and inspire heroes across all of Empire.

	~~=== The Sovevann ===~~
	The weed-choked waters at the heart of Kallavesa, boundaries and waterways shifting and reform all the time, as small islands of floating reeds drift on unpredictable currents. Attempts to build permanent structures here are stymied by chaotic nature of the floating islands and the presence of several large colonies of [[marshwalkers]] who will not tolerate the disruption of their boggy territory.

	===The Pilgrim's Trail===		===The Pilgrim's Trail===
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	The name was soon joined by that of the other fallen heroes of Wintermark who travelled across it, and in other parts of the Pilgrim's Trail mourners have begun carving the names of the dead into the fabric of the last bridge they cross on their way to their final resting place in the waters of Kallavesa.		The name was soon joined by that of the other fallen heroes of Wintermark who travelled across it, and in other parts of the Pilgrim's Trail mourners have begun carving the names of the dead into the fabric of the last bridge they cross on their way to their final resting place in the waters of Kallavesa.
			<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gull's Isle Feasting Hall.png\|caption=Artist's impression of Gull Isle's Hall by Enchantress Rosalynn Asterion\|align=right\|width=600}}</div>
			===Gull's Isle Hall===
			Following the [[A_stone_for_a_stone#Create_A_New_Meeting_Place\|advice]] of an appraisal overseen by ''Naomi of Virtue's Rest'', the Aviary of Ishal was tasked with searching for a suitably storied site that could serve as the location of a new meeting place with the Jotun. Through a communal ceremony, mystics of Wintermark were invited to the Aviary to divine the significance of three such places. The location chosen was inspired by a vision of a Jotun ghodi and Wintermark mystic on Gull's Isle who were clearly well acquainted. In their old age they lamented that their children were not learning certain important things, so the two agreed to foster the other's child for a period of time so that these important lessons could be imparted.

			Gull's Isle can be accessed on foot via tidal causeways that connect to both Skallahn and Kallavesa. After a parley with a delegation of ghodi to share the story associated with the island, the Senate passed a motion to [[Construct_Meeting_Place\|construct]] a feasting hall along the shoreline. Built upon a solid foundation of white granite that sinks deep into the earth and supported above the high tide line atop numerous sturdy tree trunks from around the Gullet, the feasting hall faces out to both Imperial and Jotun lands. Around the island's perimeter, numerous standing stones dot the coastline, made from the same stone as the Hall's foundations. Carvings of protective runes face out towards the water, with images of the ghodi and mystic's story facing inwards.

	===The Beacons of Wintermark===		===The Beacons of Wintermark===
	Shortly before the Spring Equinox 383YE, the [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|beacons of Wintermark]] were completed, covering [[Hahnmark]] and Kallavesa. This sequence of beacons and watchtowers protects both territories from surprise invasion and allows heroic individuals to contribute to the defence of Wintermark as if they were a [[fortification]].		Shortly before the Spring Equinox 383YE, the [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|beacons of Wintermark]] were completed, covering [[Hahnmark]] and Kallavesa. This sequence of beacons and watchtowers protects both territories from surprise invasion and allows heroic individuals to contribute to the defence of Wintermark as if they were a [[fortification]].

			=== The Sovevann ===
			The weed-choked waters at the heart of Kallavesa, boundaries and waterways shifting and reform all the time, as small islands of floating reeds drift on unpredictable currents. Attempts to build permanent structures here are stymied by chaotic nature of the floating islands and the presence of several large colonies of [[marshwalkers]] who will not tolerate the disruption of their boggy territory.
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''The Plants of Kallavesa'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''The Plants of Kallavesa'''<br>
	The Kallavesa swamps are home to many rare and unique forms of flora and fauna that are below our abstraction layer in the sense that they are important to the Kallavesi mystics, but not important enough to be one of the [[Potion#Herbs\|five herbs]]. While many of these herbs have useful properties (such as [[Technology#Groveblossom_and_Changing_Gender\|groveblossom]] or [[Technology#Bitterweed_and_Contraception\|bitterweed]]), they are very much along the lines of headache treatments or gentle sleeping draughts, rather than [[Imperial Roseweald\|purification]] of an [[Calls#VENOM\|envenomed]] wound or [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|repairing]] a [[Calls#CLEAVE\|crippled limb]]. Other examples might include tobacco, for example, or flavoursome herbs used in cooking, as well as mild narcotics.		The Kallavesa swamps are home to many rare and unique forms of flora and fauna that are below our abstraction layer in the sense that they are important to the Kallavesi mystics, but not important enough to be one of the [[Potion#Herbs\|five herbs]]. While many of these herbs have useful properties (such as [[Technology#Groveblossom_and_Changing_Gender\|groveblossom]] or [[Technology#Bitterweed_and_Contraception\|bitterweed]]), they are very much along the lines of headache treatments or gentle sleeping draughts, rather than [[Imperial Roseweald\|purification]] of an [[Calls#VENOM\|envenomed]] wound or [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|repairing]] a [[Calls#CLEAVE\|crippled limb]]. Other examples might include tobacco, for example, or flavoursome herbs used in cooking, as well as mild narcotics.

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	* Attempting to build a permanent [[fortification]] in one of the regions with the marsh quality is likely to encounter additional difficulties.		* Attempting to build a permanent [[fortification]] in one of the regions with the marsh quality is likely to encounter additional difficulties.
	* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).		* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).
	* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory~~. They only inflict casualties on an attacking force in the region of [[#Rundhal Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]]~~.		* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory.
	* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].		* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].
	* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.		* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.

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	* Attempting to build a permanent [[fortification]] in one of the regions with the marsh quality is likely to encounter additional difficulties.		* Attempting to build a permanent [[fortification]] in one of the regions with the marsh quality is likely to encounter additional difficulties.
	* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).		* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).
	* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory.		* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory. They only inflict casualties on an attacking force in the region of [[#Rundhal Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]].
	* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].		* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].
	* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.		* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.

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	* Attempting to build a permanent [[fortification]] in one of the regions with the marsh quality is likely to encounter additional difficulties.		* Attempting to build a permanent [[fortification]] in one of the regions with the marsh quality is likely to encounter additional difficulties.
	* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).		* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).
	* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory~~. They only inflict casualties on an attacking force in the region of [[#Rundhal Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]]~~.		* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory.
	* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].		* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].
	* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.		* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.

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	* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).		* While it is possible for armies to travel from [[#West Marsh\|West Marsh]] to [[Bregasland#North Fens\|North Fens]] in [[Bregasland]], it is not possible to cross the Westmere into [[Bregasland#Ottermire\|Ottermire]]; Imperial (or Jotun) forces will need to go through [[Mitwold]] if they wish to reach Ottermire (or Kallavesa Marsh).
	* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory. They only inflict casualties on an attacking force in the region of [[#Rundhal Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]].		* The [[#The Beacons of Wintermark\|Beacons of Wintermark]] are a unique wonder that [[Starting_at_the_end#Towers_of_Fire\|helps defend]] the territory. They only inflict casualties on an attacking force in the region of [[#Rundhal Marsh\|Rundhal Marsh]].
	* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].		* As long as the entire region of [[Kallavesa#Kallavesa_Marsh\|Kallavesa Marsh]] remains in Winterfolk hands, the nation can support an additional army as detailed [[Coming_home#Inspiration\|here]].
	* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.		* [[Congregation\|Congregations]] in the territory benefit from the [[#The Pilgrim's Trail\|Pilgrim's Trail]] and produce an extra 4 doses of [[liao]] each season.
			* [[Fleet\|Fleets]] in the territory benefit from Trencher's Shining Ambition and gain an additional rank when engaging in [[Fleet#Trading\|trade]]
	* [[herb garden\|Herb gardens]] in the territory benefit from the [[Grimnir of Wittal Grove\|Healing House of Wittal Grove]] and produce an extra 3 drams of [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]] each season.		* [[herb garden\|Herb gardens]] in the territory benefit from the [[Grimnir of Wittal Grove\|Healing House of Wittal Grove]] and produce an extra 3 drams of [[Cerulean Mazzarine\|cerulean mazzarine]] each season.

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