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	'''One of the great dangers out in the Godfall is the ever present dust storms, called Felak.''' These '''can appear out of nothing''', with a few minutes' warning at best. What makes them so dangerous is that '''ever so often ancient magics are stirred up''' and dust particles get loaded with eldritch energy.		'''One of the great dangers out in the Godfall is the ever present dust storms, called Felak.''' These '''can appear out of nothing''', with a few minutes' warning at best. What makes them so dangerous is that '''ever so often ancient magics are stirred up''' and dust particles get loaded with eldritch energy.
			[[File:Dugûl Felak.png\|left\|141x141px]]

	==== Dugûl Felak ====		==== Dugûl Felak ====
	Discovered soon after the Collapse, this '''massive sinkhole''' far from civilization has become a destination for fortune hunters convinced something of great value can be found here. What it definitely has is great natural beauty. It is '''about 75 meters in diameter and the water surface is nearly 30 meters below ground level''' with the walls covered in different mosses and lichens. The slightly purplish '''water is quite deep, likely around 50 meters''', no branching caverns have been found. Red catfish are abundant, they are apparently not very tasty and the water is hardly potable.		Discovered soon after the Collapse, this '''massive sinkhole''' far from civilization has become a destination for fortune hunters convinced something of great value can be found here. What it definitely has is great natural beauty. It is '''about 75 meters in diameter and the water surface is nearly 30 meters below ground level''' with the walls covered in different mosses and lichens. The slightly purplish '''water is quite deep, likely around 50 meters''', no branching caverns have been found. Red catfish are abundant, they are apparently not very tasty and the water is hardly potable.
			[[File:Ganad-Zudyl Mines.png\|right\|122x122px]]

	==== Ganad-Zudyl Mines ====		==== Ganad-Zudyl Mines ====

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			The country is bordered by [[Otteun]] to the northwest, and [[Fir Lanear]] to the north. While not a direct neighbor, [[Kasar]] is not too far to the west.

	'''The former dwarven realm of [[Baltur]] is now known as 'The Godfall'. During the [[Collapse]] the sky fell onto the land and created a depression thousands of miles across with the [[Haklur Desert]] at its center.'''		'''The former dwarven realm of [[Baltur]] is now known as 'The Godfall'. During the [[Collapse]] the sky fell onto the land and created a depression thousands of miles across with the [[Haklur Desert]] at its center.'''
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	The '''Silvalhuese River''' is now considered the '''eastern border''' of the nation. It has created '''a strip of arable land around it that is the only source of staple crops for the Godfall'''. The Nâla river to the south unfortunately goes through a canyon for most of its course and hasn't created a floodplain.		The '''Silvalhuese River''' is now considered the '''eastern border''' of the nation. It has created '''a strip of arable land around it that is the only source of staple crops for the Godfall'''. The Nâla river to the south unfortunately goes through a canyon for most of its course and hasn't created a floodplain.

	The lands to the '''north of the [[Haklur Desert]] are mostly plains''' but not much lives there until you get to the border with [[Fir Lanear]].		The lands to the '''north of the [[Haklur Desert]] are mostly plains''' but not much lives there until you get to the border with Fir Lanear.

	The '''rest of the country is mostly shrubland; heaths and moors'''. People have been able to grow only a few things out here. Be careful of any '''standing water, much of it is contaminated''' with all kinds of things, sometimes clearly indicated by the color of the water; bright yellow, pale blue, etc. Some of the local wildlife has adapted to be able to drink this.		The '''rest of the country is mostly shrubland; heaths and moors'''. People have been able to grow only a few things out here. Be careful of any '''standing water, much of it is contaminated''' with all kinds of things, sometimes clearly indicated by the color of the water; bright yellow, pale blue, etc. Some of the local wildlife has adapted to be able to drink this.
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	'''Shortly after the Collapse''' both the far eastern and far western turgs (provinces) claimed independence and mostly failed. Many of the '''smaller interior towns''' in the rest of the country '''were abandoned''' so the survivors could '''focus on rebuilding the larger cities.''' Unfortunately these were built with magic and materials that now no longer were available. At first they were nothing but shelter for a people living a hard scrabble existence.		'''Shortly after the Collapse''' both the far eastern and far western turgs (provinces) claimed independence and mostly failed. Many of the '''smaller interior towns''' in the rest of the country '''were abandoned''' so the survivors could '''focus on rebuilding the larger cities.''' Unfortunately these were built with magic and materials that now no longer were available. At first they were nothing but shelter for a people living a hard scrabble existence.

	In the decades after the Collapse the world was in flux and while quite '''a large group of the original dwarven populace fled''', not much later, '''new groups started to come into the country'''. '''Upheaval in the nations that were in the process of becoming [[Otteun]]''' caused a large number of people to '''move away from where they felt oppressed, to start a new life in the Godfall'''. Another large contingent of the people that came, and eventually stayed, were the treasure seekers, hoping to find relics of Baltur and strike it rich.		In the decades after the Collapse the world was in flux and while quite '''a large group of the original dwarven populace fled''', not much later, '''new groups started to come into the country'''. '''Upheaval in the nations that were in the process of becoming Otteun''' caused a large number of people to '''move away from where they felt oppressed, to start a new life in the Godfall'''. Another large contingent of the people that came, and eventually stayed, were the treasure seekers, hoping to find relics of Baltur and strike it rich.

	Over the centuries '''the people now known as the Godfallers (never call them Godfallen!) managed to build up a proud civilization''' in a harsh world. Nowadays smaller cities have been built or rebuilt and some very large farms can be found along the trade ways.		Over the centuries '''the people now known as the Godfallers (never call them Godfallen!) managed to build up a proud civilization''' in a harsh world. Nowadays smaller cities have been built or rebuilt and some very large farms can be found along the trade ways.

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	The nation is '''unique for the fact that every citizen over the age of sixteen has a vote''' in affairs on both a local and national level. It's not all that straightforward though; '''the large cities are quite independent and usually each large city is in charge of a province''' with the smaller cities having a prescribed area they are responsible for.		The nation is '''unique for the fact that every citizen over the age of sixteen has a vote''' in affairs on both a local and national level. It's not all that straightforward though; '''the large cities are quite independent and usually each large city is in charge of a province''' with the smaller cities having a prescribed area they are responsible for.

	'''National politics are very limited'''; there isn't all that much foreign policy, mostly it's working out conflicts between provinces. '''Provincial politicians generally assemble only once a year for a national meeting''', with '''mandates given to them through local referendums''', if there is a need for them.		'''National politics are very limited'''; there isn't all that much foreign policy, mostly it's working out conflicts between provinces. '''Provincial politicians generally assemble only once a year for a national meeting''', with '''mandates given to them through local referendums''', if there is a need for them. Of late, there have been complaints that certain interests are indirectly buying votes.

	~~Of late, there~~ have ~~been complaints~~ that ~~certain interests~~ are ~~indirectly buying votes~~.		The country '''doesn't have a standing army''' as such but every city and town has a '''Citizens Brigade that is like a town guard''' in other countries. Add to that the presence of [[Bruised But Not Broken]] and a populace with an above average skill at combat and magic; '''the country can call up quite some forces''' should the need ever arise.

			'''Crime is low''' compared to most countries, probably a combination of pride and a willingness to help others. '''Taxes are on the low end''' with the large cities taxing quite a bit more than small communities.

	=== Magic ===		=== Magic ===

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	\|Major Worship=[[Heironeous]], [[Pholtus]], [[Ulaa]]		\|Major Worship=[[Beory]], [[Heironeous]], [[Pholtus]], [[Ulaa]]
	\|Capital=[[Zâram-Tûm]]		\|Capital=[[Zâram-Tûm]]
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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	The nation is unique for the fact that every citizen over the age of sixteen has a vote in affairs on both a local and national level. It's not all that straightforward though; the large cities are quite independent and usually each large city is in charge of a province with the smaller cities having a prescribed area they are responsible for.		The nation is '''unique for the fact that every citizen over the age of sixteen has a vote''' in affairs on both a local and national level. It's not all that straightforward though; '''the large cities are quite independent and usually each large city is in charge of a province''' with the smaller cities having a prescribed area they are responsible for.

	National politics are very limited; there isn't all that much foreign policy, mostly it's working out conflicts between provinces. Provincial politicians assemble only once a year~~, generally~~, with mandates given to them through local referendums if there is a need for them.		'''National politics are very limited'''; there isn't all that much foreign policy, mostly it's working out conflicts between provinces. '''Provincial politicians generally assemble only once a year for a national meeting''', with '''mandates given to them through local referendums''', if there is a need for them.

	Of late, there have been complaints that certain interests are indirectly buying votes.		Of late, there have been complaints that certain interests are indirectly buying votes.

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 == Government ==
-The nation is unique for the fact that every citizen over the age of sixteen has a vote in affairs on both a local and national level. Of late, there have been complaints that certain interests are indirectly buying votes.
+The nation is unique for the fact that every citizen over the age of sixteen has a vote in affairs on both a local and national level. It's not all that straightforward though; the large cities are quite independent and usually each large city is in charge of a province with the smaller cities having a prescribed area they are responsible for.
 == Geography ==

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	One of the great dangers out in the Godfall is the ever present dust storms, called Felak. These can appear out of nothing, with a few minutes' warning at best. What makes them so dangerous is that ever so often ancient magics are stirred up and dust particles get loaded with eldritch energy.		One of the great dangers out in the Godfall is the ever present dust storms, called Felak. These can appear out of nothing, with a few minutes' warning at best. What makes them so dangerous is that ever so often ancient magics are stirred up and dust particles get loaded with eldritch energy.

	==== ~~Ichill Sinkhole~~ ====		==== Dugûl Felak ====
	Discovered soon after the Collapse, this massive sinkhole far from civilization has become a destination for fortune hunters convinced something of great value can be found here. What it definitely has is great natural beauty. It is about 75 meters in diameter and the water surface is nearly 30 meters below ground level with the walls covered in different mosses and lichens. The slightly purplish water is quite deep, likely around 50 meters, no branching caverns have been found. Red catfish are abundant, they are apparently not very tasty and the water is hardly potable.		Discovered soon after the Collapse, this massive sinkhole far from civilization has become a destination for fortune hunters convinced something of great value can be found here. What it definitely has is great natural beauty. It is about 75 meters in diameter and the water surface is nearly 30 meters below ground level with the walls covered in different mosses and lichens. The slightly purplish water is quite deep, likely around 50 meters, no branching caverns have been found. Red catfish are abundant, they are apparently not very tasty and the water is hardly potable.

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	One of the great dangers out in the Godfall is the ever present dust storms, called Felak. These can appear out of nothing, with a few minutes' warning at best. What makes them so dangerous is that ever so often ancient magics are stirred up and dust particles get loaded with eldritch energy.		One of the great dangers out in the Godfall is the ever present dust storms, called Felak. These can appear out of nothing, with a few minutes' warning at best. What makes them so dangerous is that ever so often ancient magics are stirred up and dust particles get loaded with eldritch energy.

			==== Ichill Sinkhole ====
			Discovered soon after the Collapse, this massive sinkhole far from civilization has become a destination for fortune hunters convinced something of great value can be found here. What it definitely has is great natural beauty. It is about 75 meters in diameter and the water surface is nearly 30 meters below ground level with the walls covered in different mosses and lichens. The slightly purplish water is quite deep, likely around 50 meters, no branching caverns have been found. Red catfish are abundant, they are apparently not very tasty and the water is hardly potable.

			==== Ganad-Zudyl Mines ====
			Old texts from the early days of Baltur speak of these mines as an endless source of precious metals and gems without ever revealing a location. For these, and other reasons, most sages consider the mines to be non-existent and just a literary conceit to describe the almost endless resources available to the then rulers. This has not stopped people from searching for the unimaginable wealth that must still be in the ground if the stories are true.

	== Ecology ==		== Ecology ==

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	Most buildings in the country are made of quite thick, stone walls, often reclaimed from the Balturan cities of old. This might have been out of fear for another cataclysmic event at first but it proved to be quite useful with the low temperatures and more and more frequent dust storms. These days, almost all Godfall cities of any size have a very high town wall for just this reason.		Most buildings in the country are made of quite thick, stone walls, often reclaimed from the Balturan cities of old. This might have been out of fear for another cataclysmic event at first but it proved to be quite useful with the low temperatures and more and more frequent dust storms. These days, almost all Godfall cities of any size have a very high town wall for just this reason.

	Games of all types are quite popular, the long winters mean that people are stuck indoors for long stretches at a time. Card games are ubiquitous, though care should be taken, the rules can vary from town to town. Turgok is a very popular board game where four players (it can also be played with two) try to conquer territory till only one is left. [[Ishmêk]] is an arena game played by two teams.		Games of all types are quite popular, the long winters mean that people are stuck indoors for long stretches at a time. Card games are ubiquitous, though care should be taken, the rules can vary from town to town. Turgok is a very popular board game where four players (it can also be played with two) try to conquer territory till only one is left. [[Ishmêk]] is a spectacular, and sometimes bloody, arena game played with two teams.

	Foreign influence also brought an appreciation for theater. In ancient Baltur, literature and sculpting were the arts most appreciated but these days all towns have their own theater which ~~are~~ used by both professional and amateur alike.		Foreign influence also brought an appreciation for theater. In ancient Baltur, literature and sculpting were the arts most appreciated but these days all towns have their own theater which is used by both professional and amateur alike.

	=== Food ===		=== Food ===

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	The Silvalhuese River is now considered the eastern border of the nation. It has created a strip of arable land around it that is the only source of staple crops for the Godfall. The Nâla river to the south unfortunately goes through a canyon for most of its course and hasn't created a floodplain.		The Silvalhuese River is now considered the eastern border of the nation. It has created a strip of arable land around it that is the only source of staple crops for the Godfall. The Nâla river to the south unfortunately goes through a canyon for most of its course and hasn't created a floodplain.

	The lands to the north of the Haklur Desert are mostly plains but not much lives there until you get to the border with [[Fir Lanear]].		The lands to the north of the [[Haklur Desert]] are mostly plains but not much lives there until you get to the border with [[Fir Lanear]].

	The rest of the country is mostly shrubland; heaths and moors. The people have been able to grow a few things out here, see the food heading, below. Be careful of any standing water, much of it is contaminated with all kinds of things, sometimes clearly indicated by the color of the water; bright yellow, pale blue, etc. Some of the local wildlife has adapted to be able to drink this.		The rest of the country is mostly shrubland; heaths and moors. The people have been able to grow a few things out here, see the food heading, below. Be careful of any standing water, much of it is contaminated with all kinds of things, sometimes clearly indicated by the color of the water; bright yellow, pale blue, etc. Some of the local wildlife has adapted to be able to drink this.
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	= History =		= History =
	Much of the early history can be found in the articles for ~~the~~ [[~~Collapse~~]] and [[~~Baltur~~]].		Much of the early history can be found in the articles for [[Baltur]] and the [[Collapse]] .

	Shortly after the Collapse both the eastern and western turgs (provinces) claimed independence and mostly failed. Many of the smaller interior towns in the rest of the country were abandoned so the survivors could focus on rebuilding the larger cities. Unfortunately these were built with magic and materials that now no longer were available. At first they were nothing but shelter for a people living a hard scrabble existence.		Shortly after the Collapse both the eastern and western turgs (provinces) claimed independence and mostly failed. Many of the smaller interior towns in the rest of the country were abandoned so the survivors could focus on rebuilding the larger cities. Unfortunately these were built with magic and materials that now no longer were available. At first they were nothing but shelter for a people living a hard scrabble existence.
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	In the decades after the Collapse the world was in flux and while quite a large group of the original dwarven populace fled, not much later, new groups started to come into the country. Upheaval in the nations that were in the process of becoming [[Otteun]] caused a large number of people to move away from where they felt oppressed, to start a new life in the Godfall. Another large contingent of the people that came, and eventually stayed, were the treasure seekers, hoping to find relics of Baltur and strike it rich.		In the decades after the Collapse the world was in flux and while quite a large group of the original dwarven populace fled, not much later, new groups started to come into the country. Upheaval in the nations that were in the process of becoming [[Otteun]] caused a large number of people to move away from where they felt oppressed, to start a new life in the Godfall. Another large contingent of the people that came, and eventually stayed, were the treasure seekers, hoping to find relics of Baltur and strike it rich.

	Over the centuries the people now known as the Godfallers managed to build up a proud civilization in a harsh world. Nowadays smaller cities have been built or rebuilt and some very large farms can be found along the trade ways.		Over the centuries the people now known as the Godfallers (never call them Godfallen!) managed to build up a proud civilization in a harsh world. Nowadays smaller cities have been built or rebuilt and some very large farms can be found along the trade ways.

	= Culture =		= Culture =