Synod Judgement Any Assembly Lesser Majority A significant statement of principle can have far-reaching effects across the Empire and beyond. The assemblies

remains untouched by the malignancy spread across the once-beautiful gardens. OOC Note: Holmauer Park was originally a great work that provided additional income

Synod Judgement Any Assembly Lesser Majority The Mandate of the Imperial Synod can have far-reaching implications for the Empre. Liao is a powerful substance

Otkodov is a cold barbarian nation dominated by the Thule. It consists of four territories: Urdur in the south-west, Verthandi in the south, Sküld in the

Regions of Therunin On the borders of Highguard, the water-logged bayou of Therunin provides a unique challenge to the stridings that travel here. As the

Folly" - but if it had a name before this it is known only to historians. (OOC Note: This region is not considered to be in Imperial hands. It cannot be

The vallorn has an iron grip on the ancestral homeland of the Navarr Lush Brocéliande, on the border between Dawn and Highguard, is considered by the Navarr

in the northern Barrens that battered Bitter Strand and flooded Saltmarsh. OOC Note: The region lost the Marsh quality and gained the Coastal quality, a

to Tassatan unity, it now bears only a crude walrus and a Wintermark rune. OOC Note: While the Sapphire Stair remains ruined, all fleet owners in Tassato

defences, but after many centuries of guarding the region it is no more. (OOC Note: Fort Braydon was a rank 1 fortification). Not far from the ruins stands

and Liathaven, and is sometimes called "the only dry spot in Bregasland" (OOC Note: Unlike the rest of Bregasland, Gravenmarch does not have the marsh quality)

A sacred land of cold stagnant bogs This is the ancestral home of the Kallavesi, a land of cold stagnant bogs. The land changes through the seasons, but

the "sister temple" to the Black Bull, the temple of the Way in Nemoria. OOC Notes: More details on the construction of the Temple of Balo and the Black

Madruga of the Jewelled Isles is home to merchants, corsairs, and fluttering multicoloured sails This is a placeholder page for content that PD are actively

Regions of Bastion Bastion is the heart of the Highborn nation. The beautiful rolling plains are dotted with woodlands and carefully maintained parks,

The craggy hills of Weirwater are home of many weavers, and the noble houses here seem to have more than their fair share of witches. The territory itself

Urizen archers who garrison the upper reaches of the tower and the walls. (OOC Note: This is a rank one fortification). At the Summer Solstice 384YE, a ritual

Rich heartland of the nation The rich heartland of the nation, and the wealthiest territory in terms of timber and amber, this is where most outsiders

Regions of Zenith The mountains of Zenith are the tallest in the nation, and perhaps the Empire, and the air here is still and cold. The spires tend towards

Jotun defeat of the people of Wintermark and their domination of Sermersuaq. OOC Note: Olgafsdottirshal is a rank 2 fortification. The other great fortification

Harsh northern weather and a pragmatic spirit Temeschwar was once part of wild Varushka, but it joined the Empire alongside Sarvos and Tassato, when the

A beacon of light in the water Sarvos refers both to a territory and the city that sits at the heart of that territory. Founded long ago by Highborn colonists

The beautiful, well-fortified palace takes pride of place near the docks. OOC Note: The Palace of Apulian is a rank one fortification. The Plateau Ascendant

Regions of Necropolis Necropolis is a land of sorrow, first and foremost. Poets wax lyrical about the sad grandeur of the landscape, but even the least

The spires here are the oldest in Urizen The spires of Morrow are amongst the oldest in Urizen, dating back to the nation's birth. The heart of the Heliopticon

A forest of golden trees and fair winds Miaren is a land of gentle golden woodlands, open steadings, fertile fields, fair winds and the great Navarr city

Semmerholm became part of the Empire in 52YE during the reign of Empress Richilde, following a protracted campaign against a nation of especially vicious

Concord can have far-reaching implications. A Declaration of Concord allows the Imperial Conclave to agree a statement of belief, intent or support. It

Regions of Skarsind Skarsind is a place of alpine slopes and valleys, pine forests and rising mists, set in what's known as the Great Vale, a bowl of mountains

changed on some essential level. You can read more about Ghita's Veils here. OOC Note: Ghita's Veils is a level 5 mana site. At the same time that work began

Heartland of the nation. Before the nation joined the Empire, the monarchs of Dawn ruled from Astolat. Igraine, Queen of Roses, cemented the territory

Mountain passes and granite halls The territory of Hahnmark is spread along a series of treacherous mountain passes, the rolling foothills beneath and

Letters sent with this ritual must be specially prepared using ink infused with iridescent gloaming Performing this ritual takes at least 2 minutes of

Rich in timber and bottomless mines Mountainous Volodmartz is rich in timber and deep mines. There are comparatively few vales here, and the boyars have

cautionary tale about the danger caused by those who embrace the tenets of Hatred. OOC Note: It is not possible to play a character who was from Whittle. The forest

part isolated, hard-to-reach places immediately surrounding a miasma stone.(OOC Note: these remaining areas exist primarily as a source of quests, or as inspiration

The woods are lovely, dark and deep Miekarova is more heavily forested than the rest of Varushka. It is known for its furs, for its hunting, and for its

Regions of Casinea In Highguard's northwest, Casinea is an old and wealthy territory as well as the site of the town of Anvil, the political heart of the

Reeds - to lay low in conquered territory until the time is right to strike. OOC Note: Scouts in 384YE reported that the Feni had an effective fighting strength

they are no longer serving a useful purpose, they will be moved further out. OOC Note: The Imperial Offices are an important location at Anvil but they are

Silver birch and beggarwood are the foundation of Upwold's wealth. Upwold is where the Marchers first established themselves when they walked away from

Imperial Mint Speaker for the Senate Conscience of the Senate Imperial treasury OOC design

A war-torn land Karsk has always been a war-torn land. The scene of many vicious battles against the barbarians since before Varushka joined the Empire

Imperial Senate established the Ketsov Mir Mozga in the woods of Lestasny. (OOC Note: Further details of the Ketsov family can be found here.) During the

the river is both too narrow and too shallow to allow passage to a navy (OOC Note: the region of Meade March does not have the coastal quality). While

performs a dual IC and OOC function: IC They are responsible for ensuring that the founding principles of the constitution are protected. OOC They will not ratify

Imperial Mint Speaker for the Senate Conscience of the Senate Imperial treasury OOC design This selection of articles can be downloaded as a PDF book (or as html

find it across large expanses of vallorn claimed regions like a toxic sea (OOC Note: regions with the Vallorn keyword are likely to be heavily invested with

Husks are found throughout the areas infested with the Vallorn; unlike certain other vallornspawn they are rarely encountered outside the immediate area

A runeforge allows an artisan to create unique magic items. A runeforge allows the Empire to create new magic items. Creating a new magic item is normally