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Wrenna: /* The Bleaks */

2026-06-03T16:02:12Z

The Bleaks

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	===The Bleaks===		===The Bleaks===
	* '''Quality:''' Forest, Karass		* '''Quality:''' Forest, Foreigners (Karass)
	The southern forests become danker and damper as Therunin gets closer. The woods are home to a number of orc clans, many of whom live in the branches of ancient trees. There are heavily wooded marshes in the south; there are occasional sightings of both [[Legendary_beasts#Hydra\|hydra]] and small [[marshwalkers]]. The [[Keeper_of_the_Last_Battle#Last_Battle_Wayhouse\|Last Battle]] wayhouse is in the east of the region, from which Navarri thorns engage in reconnaissance and patrols across the border into Therunin and the Sarangrave. There are scattered settlements all across the Bleaks belonging to the Karass sept: it is hard to be sure exactly of their numbers, as their locations often change without warning. While the Karass can also be found in the Plains of Teeth and in the Untrod Groves, it is in this region that they are found in the greatest number.		The southern forests become danker and damper as Therunin gets closer. The woods are home to a number of orc clans, many of whom live in the branches of ancient trees. There are heavily wooded marshes in the south; there are occasional sightings of both [[Legendary_beasts#Hydra\|hydra]] and small [[marshwalkers]]. The [[Keeper_of_the_Last_Battle#Last_Battle_Wayhouse\|Last Battle]] wayhouse is in the east of the region, from which Navarri thorns engage in reconnaissance and patrols across the border into Therunin and the Sarangrave. There are scattered settlements all across the Bleaks belonging to the Karass sept: it is hard to be sure exactly of their numbers, as their locations often change without warning. While the Karass can also be found in the Plains of Teeth and in the Untrod Groves, it is in this region that they are found in the greatest number.

Wrenna: /* The Bleaks */

2026-06-03T15:56:40Z

The Bleaks

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	===The Bleaks===		===The Bleaks===
	* '''Quality:''' Forest		* '''Quality:''' Forest, Karass
	The southern forests become danker and damper as Therunin gets closer. The woods are home to a number of orc clans, many of whom live in the branches of ancient trees. There are heavily wooded marshes in the south; there are occasional sightings of both [[Legendary_beasts#Hydra\|hydra]] and small [[marshwalkers]].		The southern forests become danker and damper as Therunin gets closer. The woods are home to a number of orc clans, many of whom live in the branches of ancient trees. There are heavily wooded marshes in the south; there are occasional sightings of both [[Legendary_beasts#Hydra\|hydra]] and small [[marshwalkers]]. The [[Keeper_of_the_Last_Battle#Last_Battle_Wayhouse\|Last Battle]] wayhouse is in the east of the region, from which Navarri thorns engage in reconnaissance and patrols across the border into Therunin and the Sarangrave. There are scattered settlements all across the Bleaks belonging to the Karass sept: it is hard to be sure exactly of their numbers, as their locations often change without warning. While the Karass can also be found in the Plains of Teeth and in the Untrod Groves, it is in this region that they are found in the greatest number.

	===Saltmarsh===		===Saltmarsh===

Matt: /* Hope's Rest */

2026-05-29T11:03:15Z

Hope's Rest

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	At one point, there was a small [[fortification]] high in the hills here, named '''Dourfell Keep'''. It was not garrisoned by orcs but by humans. Imperial spies were unable to get a very close look at them but they appeared to show signs of very strong [[briar]] lineage, and the castle itself appeared to surround a strong Spring [[regio]]. Scouts reported the remains of dozens of rotted and skeletonised Druj bodies nailed to trees, impaled on spikes and crucified on makeshift “x”s. Popular belief suggested this was a community of briars descended from those who entered the Barrens as part of the [[Freedom Heresy]], and that they were allied with the indigenous orcs - especially those of the Great Forest.		At one point, there was a small [[fortification]] high in the hills here, named '''Dourfell Keep'''. It was not garrisoned by orcs but by humans. Imperial spies were unable to get a very close look at them but they appeared to show signs of very strong [[briar]] lineage, and the castle itself appeared to surround a strong Spring [[regio]]. Scouts reported the remains of dozens of rotted and skeletonised Druj bodies nailed to trees, impaled on spikes and crucified on makeshift “x”s. Popular belief suggested this was a community of briars descended from those who entered the Barrens as part of the [[Freedom Heresy]], and that they were allied with the indigenous orcs - especially those of the Great Forest.

	Some time before the Spring Equinox 381YE, however, Dourfell Keep was destroyed. Rumour suggests that the community of briars themselves destroyed the fortification with [[Spring magic]], to prevent it falling into Druj hands, Some exiled survivors of the community crossed into [[Therunin]] along with the Great Forest orcs in later 380YE. In recent months heralds of the [[Golden_magicians_fayre#Frozen_Strength\|Thane of the Rimebound Shore]] have been ~~seen taking shelter~~ in the ruins of the keep whenever a gale or a blizzard is blowing.		Some time before the Spring Equinox 381YE, however, Dourfell Keep was destroyed. Rumour suggests that the community of briars themselves destroyed the fortification with [[Spring magic]], to prevent it falling into Druj hands, Some exiled survivors of the community crossed into [[Therunin]] along with the Great Forest orcs in later 380YE. In recent months heralds of the [[Golden_magicians_fayre#Frozen_Strength\|Thane of the Rimebound Shore]] have been observed sheltering in the ruins of the keep whenever a gale or a blizzard is blowing.

	A grand statue of ''Hugh Farrier'', some thirty feet tall, stands in the region. Built by the ''koboldi'' of [[Adamant]] and facing east towards the Mallum, it serves as a grim reminder of the cost of war against the Druj.		A grand statue of ''Hugh Farrier'', some thirty feet tall, stands in the region. Built by the ''koboldi'' of [[Adamant]] and facing east towards the Mallum, it serves as a grim reminder of the cost of war against the Druj.

Matt: /* Hope's Rest */

2026-05-29T11:03:04Z

Hope's Rest

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	At one point, there was a small [[fortification]] high in the hills here, named '''Dourfell Keep'''. It was not garrisoned by orcs but by humans. Imperial spies were unable to get a very close look at them but they appeared to show signs of very strong [[briar]] lineage, and the castle itself appeared to surround a strong Spring [[regio]]. Scouts reported the remains of dozens of rotted and skeletonised Druj bodies nailed to trees, impaled on spikes and crucified on makeshift “x”s. Popular belief suggested this was a community of briars descended from those who entered the Barrens as part of the [[Freedom Heresy]], and that they were allied with the indigenous orcs - especially those of the Great Forest.		At one point, there was a small [[fortification]] high in the hills here, named '''Dourfell Keep'''. It was not garrisoned by orcs but by humans. Imperial spies were unable to get a very close look at them but they appeared to show signs of very strong [[briar]] lineage, and the castle itself appeared to surround a strong Spring [[regio]]. Scouts reported the remains of dozens of rotted and skeletonised Druj bodies nailed to trees, impaled on spikes and crucified on makeshift “x”s. Popular belief suggested this was a community of briars descended from those who entered the Barrens as part of the [[Freedom Heresy]], and that they were allied with the indigenous orcs - especially those of the Great Forest.

	Some time before the Spring Equinox 381YE, however, Dourfell Keep was destroyed. Rumour suggests that the community of briars themselves destroyed the fortification with [[Spring magic]], to prevent it falling into Druj hands, Some exiled survivors of the community crossed into [[Therunin]] along with the Great Forest orcs in later 380YE. In recent months ~~strange figures~~ have been seen taking shelter in the ruins of the keep whenever a gale or a blizzard is blowing.		Some time before the Spring Equinox 381YE, however, Dourfell Keep was destroyed. Rumour suggests that the community of briars themselves destroyed the fortification with [[Spring magic]], to prevent it falling into Druj hands, Some exiled survivors of the community crossed into [[Therunin]] along with the Great Forest orcs in later 380YE. In recent months heralds of the [[Golden_magicians_fayre#Frozen_Strength\|Thane of the Rimebound Shore]] have been seen taking shelter in the ruins of the keep whenever a gale or a blizzard is blowing.

	A grand statue of ''Hugh Farrier'', some thirty feet tall, stands in the region. Built by the ''koboldi'' of [[Adamant]] and facing east towards the Mallum, it serves as a grim reminder of the cost of war against the Druj.		A grand statue of ''Hugh Farrier'', some thirty feet tall, stands in the region. Built by the ''koboldi'' of [[Adamant]] and facing east towards the Mallum, it serves as a grim reminder of the cost of war against the Druj.

Matt: /* Hope's Rest */

2026-05-29T11:02:36Z

Hope's Rest

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	At one point, there was a small [[fortification]] high in the hills here, named '''Dourfell Keep'''. It was not garrisoned by orcs but by humans. Imperial spies were unable to get a very close look at them but they appeared to show signs of very strong [[briar]] lineage, and the castle itself appeared to surround a strong Spring [[regio]]. Scouts reported the remains of dozens of rotted and skeletonised Druj bodies nailed to trees, impaled on spikes and crucified on makeshift “x”s. Popular belief suggested this was a community of briars descended from those who entered the Barrens as part of the [[Freedom Heresy]], and that they were allied with the indigenous orcs - especially those of the Great Forest.		At one point, there was a small [[fortification]] high in the hills here, named '''Dourfell Keep'''. It was not garrisoned by orcs but by humans. Imperial spies were unable to get a very close look at them but they appeared to show signs of very strong [[briar]] lineage, and the castle itself appeared to surround a strong Spring [[regio]]. Scouts reported the remains of dozens of rotted and skeletonised Druj bodies nailed to trees, impaled on spikes and crucified on makeshift “x”s. Popular belief suggested this was a community of briars descended from those who entered the Barrens as part of the [[Freedom Heresy]], and that they were allied with the indigenous orcs - especially those of the Great Forest.

	Some time before the Spring Equinox 381YE, however, Dourfell Keep was destroyed. Rumour suggests that the community of briars themselves destroyed the fortification with [[Spring magic]], to prevent it falling into Druj hands, Some exiled survivors of the community crossed into [[Therunin]] along with the Great Forest orcs in later 380YE.		Some time before the Spring Equinox 381YE, however, Dourfell Keep was destroyed. Rumour suggests that the community of briars themselves destroyed the fortification with [[Spring magic]], to prevent it falling into Druj hands, Some exiled survivors of the community crossed into [[Therunin]] along with the Great Forest orcs in later 380YE. In recent months strange figures have been seen taking shelter in the ruins of the keep whenever a gale or a blizzard is blowing.

	A grand statue of ''Hugh Farrier'', some thirty feet tall, stands in the region. Built by the ''koboldi'' of [[Adamant]] and facing east towards the Mallum, it serves as a grim reminder of the cost of war against the Druj.		A grand statue of ''Hugh Farrier'', some thirty feet tall, stands in the region. Built by the ''koboldi'' of [[Adamant]] and facing east towards the Mallum, it serves as a grim reminder of the cost of war against the Druj.

Matt: /* Hope's Rest */

2026-05-29T10:59:36Z

Hope's Rest

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	===Hope's Rest===		===Hope's Rest===
	* '''Quality:''' Hills		* '''Quality:''' Hills, [[Region_qualities#Rimebound\|Rimebound]]
			The weather in Hope's Rest is invariably worse than elsewhere in the Barrens. When it rains here, it buckets it down and the wind blows it's strong enough to knock you off your feet. Gales are common, turning to blizzards in winter that drive the snow into deep drifts and embankments. The vast lake that forms a border where the Barrens meets [[Therunin]] regularly freezes over in winter, that reveal strange figures with long gangly limbs and azure skin swimming beneath the thick ice.

	In depth exploration of this region has proved tricky due to the rough terrain. Several times, spies encountered well-hidden traps designed to kill – spiked pits, spring-loaded impaling arms and the like. The high hills surround a well-fortified keep that appears to have only recently been completed. The southern slopes drop towards a large fresh-lake of brackish water on the other side of which are the marshy forests of [[Therunin]].		In depth exploration of this region has proved tricky due to the rough terrain. Several times, spies encountered well-hidden traps designed to kill – spiked pits, spring-loaded impaling arms and the like. The high hills surround a well-fortified keep that appears to have only recently been completed. The southern slopes drop towards a large fresh-lake of brackish water on the other side of which are the marshy forests of [[Therunin]].

Hailmur at 15:05, 26 May 2026

2026-05-26T15:05:12Z

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	===Farweald===		===Farweald===
	* '''Quality:''' Forest		* '''Quality:''' Forest
	On the northern side of the Barren Sea is a damp forest that rises slowly to the north-east. As of 378YE it is occupied by what seems to be several large groups of indigenous orcs who have built makeshift fortified camps along the rivers and the eastern borders. It would provide a strategic location from which to strike across the river into [[Holberg]].		On the northern side of the Barren Sea is a damp forest that rises slowly to the north-east. As of 378YE, it is occupied by what seems to be several large groups of indigenous orcs who have built makeshift fortified camps along the rivers and the eastern borders. It would provide a strategic location from which to strike across the river into [[Holberg]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Hugh statue.png\|caption=A grand statue of a dead hero, raised by ''koboldi''\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Hugh statue.png\|caption=A grand statue of a dead hero, raised by ''koboldi''\|align=right\|width=300}}

	===Hope's Rest===		===Hope's Rest===
	* '''Quality:''' Hills		* '''Quality:''' Hills
	In depth exploration of this region has proved tricky due to the rough terrain. Several times spies encountered well-hidden ~~man-~~traps designed to kill – spiked pits, spring-loaded impaling arms and the like. The high hills surround a well fortified keep that appears to have only recently been completed. The southern slopes drop towards a large fresh-lake of brackish water on the other side of which are the marshy forests of [[Therunin]].		In depth exploration of this region has proved tricky due to the rough terrain. Several times, spies encountered well-hidden traps designed to kill – spiked pits, spring-loaded impaling arms and the like. The high hills surround a well-fortified keep that appears to have only recently been completed. The southern slopes drop towards a large fresh-lake of brackish water on the other side of which are the marshy forests of [[Therunin]].

	At one point, there was a small [[fortification]] high in the hills here, named '''Dourfell Keep'''. It was not garrisoned by orcs but by humans. Imperial spies were unable to get a very close look at them but they appeared to show signs of very strong [[briar]] lineage, and the castle itself appeared to surround a strong Spring [[regio]]. Scouts reported the remains of dozens of rotted and skeletonised Druj bodies nailed to trees, impaled on spikes and crucified on makeshift “x”s. Popular belief suggested this was a community of briars descended from those who entered the Barrens as part of the [[Freedom Heresy]], and that they were allied with the indigenous orcs - especially those of the Great Forest.		At one point, there was a small [[fortification]] high in the hills here, named '''Dourfell Keep'''. It was not garrisoned by orcs but by humans. Imperial spies were unable to get a very close look at them but they appeared to show signs of very strong [[briar]] lineage, and the castle itself appeared to surround a strong Spring [[regio]]. Scouts reported the remains of dozens of rotted and skeletonised Druj bodies nailed to trees, impaled on spikes and crucified on makeshift “x”s. Popular belief suggested this was a community of briars descended from those who entered the Barrens as part of the [[Freedom Heresy]], and that they were allied with the indigenous orcs - especially those of the Great Forest.

	Some time before the Spring Equinox 381YE, however, Dourfell ~~keep~~ was destroyed. Rumour suggests that the community of briars themselves destroyed the fortification with [[Spring magic]], to prevent it falling into Druj hands, Some exiled survivors of the community crossed into [[Therunin]] along with the Great Forest orcs in later 380YE.		Some time before the Spring Equinox 381YE, however, Dourfell Keep was destroyed. Rumour suggests that the community of briars themselves destroyed the fortification with [[Spring magic]], to prevent it falling into Druj hands, Some exiled survivors of the community crossed into [[Therunin]] along with the Great Forest orcs in later 380YE.

	A grand statue of ''Hugh Farrier'', some thirty feet tall, stands in the region. Built by the ''koboldi'' of [[Adamant]] and facing east towards the Mallum, it serves as a grim reminder of the cost of war against the Druj.		A grand statue of ''Hugh Farrier'', some thirty feet tall, stands in the region. Built by the ''koboldi'' of [[Adamant]] and facing east towards the Mallum, it serves as a grim reminder of the cost of war against the Druj.

Rafferty: /* Dawnguard */

2026-05-07T11:02:43Z

Dawnguard

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	Most of this information was gathered by the actions of brave Imperial [[military unit\|forces]] working with a [[spy network]] [[Construct_Barrens_Spy_Network\|constructed]] by order of the [[Senate]]. It is correct as of Autumn 378YE.		Most of this information was gathered by the actions of brave Imperial [[military unit\|forces]] working with a [[spy network]] [[Construct_Barrens_Spy_Network\|constructed]] by order of the [[Senate]]. It is correct as of Autumn 378YE.
	===Dawnguard===		===Dawnguard===
	Prior to the [[381YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#Occupation_.28Dawnguard.29\|Druj invasion]] of Summer 381YE Dawnguard was the location of a number of Imperial settlements, the most prominent of which was '''Drycastle'''. It held for centuries against the barbarians of the Barrens, and the Druj armies, protecting Semmerholm and northern Brocéliande alike from the depredations of the orcs. Often under attack, but never conquered, the [[Noble house\|houses]] of Dawn tended to be more martial than average, and much more prepared for violence than Dawnishfolk in other territories. Much glory awaited the brave knights who volunteered here for dangerous adventure, and it was a popular base of operation for both [[Questing knight\|questing knights]] and [[Knight-errant\|knights-errant]]. Before the Druj invasion, the [[#Towers of the Dawn\|Towers of the Dawn]] watched over the western borders of the Barrens; when Dawnguard fell, the fortification fell with it.		Prior to the [[381YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#Occupation_.28Dawnguard.29\|Druj invasion]] of Summer 381YE Dawnguard was the location of a number of Imperial settlements, the most prominent of which was '''Drycastle'''. It held for centuries against the barbarians of the Barrens, and the Druj armies, protecting Semmerholm and northern Brocéliande alike from the depredations of the orcs. Many of the so-called "Barrens houses" can trace their origin back to pre-Imperial Dawn, and several were founded by those fleeing the vicious purges of [[The life of Penni the White\|King Penni the White]]. Others were founded by political exiles, and consequently a strong streak of independence runs through the Dawnish of the Barrens.

			Often under attack, sometimes defeated, but never truly conquered, the [[Noble house\|houses]] of Dawn tended to be more martial than average, and much more prepared for violence than Dawnishfolk in other territories. Much glory awaited the brave knights who volunteered here for dangerous adventure, and it was a popular base of operation for both [[Questing knight\|questing knights]] and [[Knight-errant\|knights-errant]]. Before the Druj invasion, the [[#Towers of the Dawn\|Towers of the Dawn]] watched over the western borders of the Barrens; when Dawnguard fell, the fortification fell with it. This ushered in a period of unmatched tyranny and oppression by the cruel masters of [[the Mallum]]. Those unwilling or unable to flee suffered greatly at the hands of the Druj, but in time were liberated by a major Imperial push to claim the entire territory once and for all.

	===Murderdale===		===Murderdale===

Hailmur at 15:06, 26 March 2026

2026-03-26T15:06:29Z

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	===The Plains of Teeth===		===The Plains of Teeth===
	The Druj oversaw their domination of the Barrens from this broken plain, and signs suggest that now they have returned, they are starting to do so again. This area may once have been heavily forested but it was ruthlessly cleared to provide building materials for the [[#Spires of Dusk\|Spires of Dusk]]. This [[fortification]] guarded access to the Druj lands to the east. After the Spring Equinox 381YE, it was finally confirmed (after a year or more of rumour) that the towers had been destroyed - allegedly by indigenous orcs working in conjunction with Imperial citizens - although the details are not common knowledge.		The Druj oversaw their domination of the Barrens from this broken plain, and signs suggest that now they have returned, they are starting to do so again. This area may once have been heavily forested but it was ruthlessly cleared to provide building materials for the [[#Spires of Dusk\|Spires of Dusk]]. This [[fortification]] guarded access to the Druj lands to the east. After the Spring Equinox 381YE, it was finally confirmed (after a year or more of rumour) that the towers had been destroyed - allegedly by indigenous orcs working in conjunction with Imperial citizens - although the details are not common knowledge.
	~~<!--~~<div style="float:left; width: ~~500px~~; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=\|caption=~~Aramis du Froste (left)~~, Senator for the Barrens\|align=left\|width=500}}</div~~>--~~>		<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gwendoloena de Sarroi.jpg\|caption='''Gwendoloena de Sarroi''', Senator for the Barrens\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>
	{{Senate Elections\|Senator_for_the_Barrens\|Territory=the Barrens\|Season=Spring}}		{{Senate Elections\|Senator_for_the_Barrens\|Territory=the Barrens\|Season=Spring}}

Twiggy: /* The Untrod Groves */

2026-02-06T01:09:39Z

The Untrod Groves

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	===The Untrod Groves===		===The Untrod Groves===
	* '''Quality:''' Forest		* '''Quality:''' Forest
	A deep, tangled forest that stretches from the hills of [[#Hopes Rest\|Hopes Rest]] to the very edge of the [[#The Plain of Teeth\|Plain of Teeth]]. The woods seem largely uninhabited by the orcs, and the only trails appear to be game trails, ~~Trackless~~, it is easy to become lost in the groves – but reports also indicate that the woods are rich with untapped reserves of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]], [[Materials#~~Beggarwood~~\|beggarwood]] and [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]].		A deep, tangled forest that stretches from the hills of [[#Hopes Rest\|Hopes Rest]] to the very edge of the [[#The Plain of Teeth\|Plain of Teeth]]. The woods seem largely uninhabited by the orcs, and the only trails appear to be game trails, trackless, it is easy to become lost in the groves – but reports also indicate that the woods are rich with untapped reserves of [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming\|iridescent gloaming]], [[Materials#Beggar's_Lye\|beggarwood]] and [[Materials#Dragonbone\|dragonbone]].

	===Bitter Strand===		===Bitter Strand===