Baltur - Revision history

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	==== Kalervo Ubran ====		==== Kalervo Ubran ====
	Preeminent ~~magus~~, creator of many spells, and '''one of the few detractors of the ritual that caused the Collapse'''. As he was in Banad-Gathol on that fateful day, he none-the-less died as all the others.		Preeminent Magus, creator of many spells, and '''one of the few detractors of the ritual that caused the Collapse'''. As he was in Banad-Gathol on that fateful day, he none-the-less died as all the others.

	==== Pinja Galgruc ====		==== Pinja Galgruc ====

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	[[File:Baltur.jpg\|thumb\|450x450px]]		[[File:Baltur.jpg\|thumb\|450x450px]]
	'''This dwarven Magocracy was the preeminent realm before the [[Collapse]] (which they caused) destroyed it.''' It '''spanned''' ~~all lands~~ '''from the Kasar Mountains''' in the west '''to the Mator's Spikes Mountains''' in the east and '''ran north to [[Fir Lanear]]'''. Nowadays we find the [[Haklur Desert]], the [[Godfall]], and a few other countries there.		'''This dwarven Magocracy was the preeminent realm before the [[Collapse]] (which they caused) destroyed it.''' It '''spanned all lands''' '''from the Kasar Mountains''' in the west '''to the Mator's Spikes Mountains''' in the east and '''ran north to [[Fir Lanear]]'''. Nowadays we find the [[Haklur Desert]], the [[Godfall]], and a few other countries there.

	The mages of Baltur '''raised magic to a level never seen before or since''', powerful enough to make buildings fly. ~~Its capital of~~ '''Banad-Gathol''' was a sight to behold.		The mages of Baltur '''raised magic to a level never seen before or since''', powerful enough to make buildings fly. The '''capital of Banad-Gathol''' was a sight to behold.

	They also became '''marvels of architecture and construction'''. Magic allowed the dwarves to locate rare ~~materials~~; then using alchemical processes to create '''unique building materials'''. The formulas to create these was jealously guarded and many have been lost since the Collapse.		They also became '''marvels of architecture and construction'''. Magic allowed the dwarves to locate rare components; then using alchemical processes to create '''unique building materials'''. The formulas to create these was jealously guarded and many have been lost since the Collapse.

	== Shathûr Magic ==		== Shathûr Magic ==
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	== Exploration ==		== Exploration ==
	In their '''quest for rare materials''' the dwarves of Baltur '''traveled the entire world and mapped it extensively''', most maps these days are still based on theirs. When a rare metal or mineral was found, the dwarves often '''built a redoubt called a Gardyl'''. From here they then mined the resource and magically transported it back to their cities.		In their '''quest for rare materials''' the dwarves of Baltur '''traveled the entire world and mapped it extensively''', most maps these days are still based on theirs. When a rare metal or mineral was found, the dwarves often '''built a redoubt called a Gardyl'''. From here they then mined the resource and magically transported it back to their cities.

			See [[Udvjor Gardyl]].

	== Notable People ==		== Notable People ==

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	== Shathûr Magic ==		== Shathûr Magic ==
	The Magus (arch-wizards) developed a magic stronger than anything seen these days, '''powerful enough to destroy mountains and transport entire armies'''. After the cataclysm of their own making it turned out to be '''impossible to use these types of magic anymore'''. However, many spells still in effect continued working when magic returned, though often erratically. The few artifacts created through this magic reportedly still function as well.		The Magus (arch-wizards) developed a magic stronger than anything seen these days, '''powerful enough to destroy mountains and transport entire armies'''. After the cataclysm of their own making it turned out to be '''impossible to use these types of magic anymore'''. However, many spells still in effect continued working when magic returned, though often erratically. The few artifacts created through this magic reportedly still function as well. These days an organization called [[Tipatshimun]] is trying to return to magic of this power and greater.

	==== Zahar-Bund ====		==== Zahar-Bund ====

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	== Shathûr Magic ==		== Shathûr Magic ==
	The Magus (~~mages~~) developed a magic stronger than anything seen these days, '''powerful enough to destroy mountains and transport entire armies'''. After the cataclysm of their own making it turned out to be '''impossible to use these types of magic anymore'''. However, many spells still in effect continued working when magic returned, though often erratically. The few artifacts created through this magic reportedly still function as well.		The Magus (arch-wizards) developed a magic stronger than anything seen these days, '''powerful enough to destroy mountains and transport entire armies'''. After the cataclysm of their own making it turned out to be '''impossible to use these types of magic anymore'''. However, many spells still in effect continued working when magic returned, though often erratically. The few artifacts created through this magic reportedly still function as well.

	==== Zahar-Bund ====		==== Zahar-Bund ====

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	[[File:Baltur.jpg\|thumb\|450x450px]]		[[File:Baltur.jpg\|thumb\|450x450px]]
	This dwarven Magocracy was the preeminent realm before the [[Collapse]]. It spanned all lands from the Kasar Mountains in the west to the Mator's Spikes Mountains in the east and ran north to [[Fir Lanear]]. Nowadays we find the [[Haklur Desert]], the [[Godfall]], and a few other countries there.		'''This dwarven Magocracy was the preeminent realm before the [[Collapse]] (which they caused) destroyed it.''' It '''spanned''' all lands '''from the Kasar Mountains''' in the west '''to the Mator's Spikes Mountains''' in the east and '''ran north to [[Fir Lanear]]'''. Nowadays we find the [[Haklur Desert]], the [[Godfall]], and a few other countries there.

	The mages of Baltur raised magic to a level never seen before or since, powerful enough to make buildings fly. Its capital of Banad-Gathol was a sight to behold.		The mages of Baltur '''raised magic to a level never seen before or since''', powerful enough to make buildings fly. Its capital of '''Banad-Gathol''' was a sight to behold.

	They also became marvels of architecture and construction. Magic allowed the dwarves to locate rare materials; then using alchemical processes to create unique building materials. The formulas to create these was jealously guarded and many have been lost since the Collapse.		They also became '''marvels of architecture and construction'''. Magic allowed the dwarves to locate rare materials; then using alchemical processes to create '''unique building materials'''. The formulas to create these was jealously guarded and many have been lost since the Collapse.

	=== Shathûr Magic ===		== Shathûr Magic ==
	The Magus developed a magic stronger than anything seen these days, powerful enough to destroy mountains and transport entire armies. After the cataclysm of their own making it turned out to be impossible to use these types of magic anymore. However, many spells still in effect continued working when magic returned, though often erratically. The few artifacts created through this magic reportedly still function as well.		The Magus (mages) developed a magic stronger than anything seen these days, '''powerful enough to destroy mountains and transport entire armies'''. After the cataclysm of their own making it turned out to be '''impossible to use these types of magic anymore'''. However, many spells still in effect continued working when magic returned, though often erratically. The few artifacts created through this magic reportedly still function as well.

	==== Zahar-Bund ====		==== Zahar-Bund ====
	These stone statues were carved from something called Kurhiz-stone, all remaining records have no information on where this material was found or possibly created. The statues were imbued with some kind of limited intelligence, though, again, the records are more than vague on the how. They were used as a sort of guardians and placed outside of all cities. They could cast powerful combat spells and were also able to send messages. One source claims all Zahar-Bunds were connected in some way and could share anything they saw and heard, though this seems fanciful.		These '''stone statues''' were carved from something called Kurhiz-stone, all remaining records have no information on where this material was found or possibly created. The statues were '''imbued with some kind of limited intelligence''', though, again, the records are more than vague on the how. They were used as a sort of '''guardians''' and placed outside of all cities. They '''could cast powerful combat spells''' and were also able to '''send messages'''. '''One source claims all Zahar-Bunds were connected in some way''' and could share anything they saw and heard, though this seems fanciful.

	=== Exploration ===		== Exploration ==
	In their quest for rare materials the dwarves of Baltur traveled the entire world and mapped it extensively, most maps these days are still based on ~~their charts~~. When a rare metal or mineral was found, the dwarves often built a redoubt called a Gardyl. From here they then mined the resource and magically transported it back to their cities.		In their '''quest for rare materials''' the dwarves of Baltur '''traveled the entire world and mapped it extensively''', most maps these days are still based on theirs. When a rare metal or mineral was found, the dwarves often '''built a redoubt called a Gardyl'''. From here they then mined the resource and magically transported it back to their cities.

	=== Notable People ===		== Notable People ==

	==== Kalervo Ubran ====		==== Kalervo Ubran ====
	Preeminent magus, creator of many spells, and one of the few detractors of the ritual that caused the Collapse. As he was in Banad-Gathol on that fateful day, he none-the-less died as all the others.		Preeminent magus, creator of many spells, and '''one of the few detractors of the ritual that caused the Collapse'''. As he was in Banad-Gathol on that fateful day, he none-the-less died as all the others.

	==== Pinja Galgruc ====		==== Pinja Galgruc ====
	Magus, put her servant Aatu Kasgret into a soul coin. The coin was later found by Izzy in/under the Haklur Desert.		Magus, put her servant Aatu Kasgret into a soul coin. The coin was later [[The Caravan - Chronological order of Events#Just Desert\|found by Izzy]] in/under the Haklur Desert.

	[[Category:Locations]]		[[Category:Locations]]

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	[[File:Baltur.jpg\|thumb\|450x450px]]		[[File:Baltur.jpg\|thumb\|450x450px]]
	This dwarven Magocracy was the preeminent realm before the [[Collapse]]. It spanned ~~what is now the [[Haklur Desert]], the [[Godfall]], and~~ all lands from the Kasar Mountains in the west to the Mator's Spikes Mountains in the east.		This dwarven Magocracy was the preeminent realm before the [[Collapse]]. It spanned all lands from the Kasar Mountains in the west to the Mator's Spikes Mountains in the east and ran north to [[Fir Lanear]]. Nowadays we find the [[Haklur Desert]], the [[Godfall]], and a few other countries there.

	The mages of Baltur raised magic to a level never seen before or since, powerful enough to make buildings fly.		The mages of Baltur raised magic to a level never seen before or since, powerful enough to make buildings fly. Its capital of Banad-Gathol was a sight to behold.

	They also became marvels of architecture and construction. Magic allowed the dwarves to locate rare materials; then using alchemical processes to create unique building materials. The formulas to create these was jealously guarded and many have been lost since the Collapse.		They also became marvels of architecture and construction. Magic allowed the dwarves to locate rare materials; then using alchemical processes to create unique building materials. The formulas to create these was jealously guarded and many have been lost since the Collapse.
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	==== Zahar-Bund ====		==== Zahar-Bund ====
	These stone statues were carved from something called Kurhiz-stone, all remaining records have no information on where this material was found or possibly created. The statues were imbued with some kind of limited intelligence, though, again, the records are more than vague on the how. ~~The statues~~ were used as a sort of guardians and placed outside of all cities. They could cast ~~power~~ combat spells and were also able to send messages. One source claims all Zahar-Bunds were connected in some way and could share anything they saw and heard, though this seems fanciful.		These stone statues were carved from something called Kurhiz-stone, all remaining records have no information on where this material was found or possibly created. The statues were imbued with some kind of limited intelligence, though, again, the records are more than vague on the how. They were used as a sort of guardians and placed outside of all cities. They could cast powerful combat spells and were also able to send messages. One source claims all Zahar-Bunds were connected in some way and could share anything they saw and heard, though this seems fanciful.

	=== Exploration ===		=== Exploration ===
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	==== Kalervo Ubran ====		==== Kalervo Ubran ====
	Preeminent magus, creator of many spells, and one of the few detractors of the ritual that caused the Collapse.		Preeminent magus, creator of many spells, and one of the few detractors of the ritual that caused the Collapse. As he was in Banad-Gathol on that fateful day, he none-the-less died as all the others.

	==== Pinja Galgruc ====		==== Pinja Galgruc ====

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	=== Shathûr Magic ===		=== Shathûr Magic ===
	The Magus developed a magic stronger than anything seen these days, powerful enough to destroy mountains and transport entire armies. After the cataclysm of their own making it turned out to be impossible to use these types of magic anymore. However, many spells still in effect continued working when magic returned, though often erratically. The few artifacts created through this magic reportedly still function as well.		The Magus developed a magic stronger than anything seen these days, powerful enough to destroy mountains and transport entire armies. After the cataclysm of their own making it turned out to be impossible to use these types of magic anymore. However, many spells still in effect continued working when magic returned, though often erratically. The few artifacts created through this magic reportedly still function as well.

			==== Zahar-Bund ====
			These stone statues were carved from something called Kurhiz-stone, all remaining records have no information on where this material was found or possibly created. The statues were imbued with some kind of limited intelligence, though, again, the records are more than vague on the how. The statues were used as a sort of guardians and placed outside of all cities. They could cast power combat spells and were also able to send messages. One source claims all Zahar-Bunds were connected in some way and could share anything they saw and heard, though this seems fanciful.

	=== Exploration ===		=== Exploration ===
	In their quest for rare materials the dwarves of Baltur traveled the entire world and mapped it extensively, most maps these days are still based on their charts. When a rare metal or mineral was found, the dwarves often built a redoubt called a Gardyl. From here they then mined the resource and magically transported it back to their cities.		In their quest for rare materials the dwarves of Baltur traveled the entire world and mapped it extensively, most maps these days are still based on their charts. When a rare metal or mineral was found, the dwarves often built a redoubt called a Gardyl. From here they then mined the resource and magically transported it back to their cities.

			=== Notable People ===

			==== Kalervo Ubran ====
			Preeminent magus, creator of many spells, and one of the few detractors of the ritual that caused the Collapse.

			==== Pinja Galgruc ====
			Magus, put her servant Aatu Kasgret into a soul coin. The coin was later found by Izzy in/under the Haklur Desert.

	[[Category:Locations]]		[[Category:Locations]]

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	This dwarven Magocracy was the preeminent realm before the [[Collapse]]. It spanned what is now the [[Godfall]] and all lands from the Kasar Mountains in the west to the Mator's Spikes Mountains in the east.		[[File:Baltur.jpg\|thumb\|450x450px]]
			This dwarven Magocracy was the preeminent realm before the [[Collapse]]. It spanned what is now the [[Haklur Desert]], the [[Godfall]], and all lands from the Kasar Mountains in the west to the Mator's Spikes Mountains in the east.

	The mages of Baltur raised magic to a level never seen before or since. They also became marvels of architecture and construction. Magic allowed the dwarves to locate rare materials; then using alchemical processes to create unique building materials. The formulas to create these was jealously guarded and many have been lost since the Collapse.		The mages of Baltur raised magic to a level never seen before or since, powerful enough to make buildings fly.

			They also became marvels of architecture and construction. Magic allowed the dwarves to locate rare materials; then using alchemical processes to create unique building materials. The formulas to create these was jealously guarded and many have been lost since the Collapse.

	=== Shathûr Magic ===		=== Shathûr Magic ===

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	This dwarven Magocracy was the preeminent realm before the [[Collapse]] ~~for many centuries~~. It spanned what is now the [[Godfall]] and all lands to the ~~mountains to both~~ the east ~~and the west~~.		This dwarven Magocracy was the preeminent realm before the [[Collapse]]. It spanned what is now the [[Godfall]] and all lands from the Kasar Mountains in the west to the Mator's Spikes Mountains in the east.

	The mages of Baltur raised magic to a level never seen before or since. They also became marvels of architecture and construction. Magic allowed the dwarves to locate rare materials; then using alchemical processes to create building materials ~~never seen before~~. The formulas to create these was jealously guarded and many have been lost since the Collapse.		The mages of Baltur raised magic to a level never seen before or since. They also became marvels of architecture and construction. Magic allowed the dwarves to locate rare materials; then using alchemical processes to create unique building materials. The formulas to create these was jealously guarded and many have been lost since the Collapse.

	=== Shathûr Magic ===		=== Shathûr Magic ===

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	The mages of Baltur raised magic to a level never seen before or since. They also became marvels of architecture and construction. Magic allowed the dwarves to locate rare materials; then using alchemical processes to create building materials never seen before. The formulas to create these was jealously guarded and many have been lost since the Collapse.		The mages of Baltur raised magic to a level never seen before or since. They also became marvels of architecture and construction. Magic allowed the dwarves to locate rare materials; then using alchemical processes to create building materials never seen before. The formulas to create these was jealously guarded and many have been lost since the Collapse.

	===~~= High~~ Magic ====		=== Shathûr Magic ===
	The Magus developed magic stronger than anything seen these days, powerful enough to destroy mountains and transport entire armies. After the cataclysm of their own making it turned out to be impossible to use these types of magic anymore. However, many spells still in effect continued working when magic returned, though often erratically. The few artifacts created through this magic reportedly still function as well.		The Magus developed a magic stronger than anything seen these days, powerful enough to destroy mountains and transport entire armies. After the cataclysm of their own making it turned out to be impossible to use these types of magic anymore. However, many spells still in effect continued working when magic returned, though often erratically. The few artifacts created through this magic reportedly still function as well.

	==== Exploration ====		=== Exploration ===
	In their quest for rare materials the dwarves of Baltur traveled the entire world and mapped it extensively, most maps these days are still based on their charts. When a rare metal or mineral was found, the dwarves often built a redoubt called a Gardyl. From here they then mined the resource and magically transported it back to their cities.		In their quest for rare materials the dwarves of Baltur traveled the entire world and mapped it extensively, most maps these days are still based on their charts. When a rare metal or mineral was found, the dwarves often built a redoubt called a Gardyl. From here they then mined the resource and magically transported it back to their cities.


	[[Category:Locations]]		[[Category:Locations]]