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	\|Cities=Dunum, Silia, Tetia		\|Cities=Dunum, Silia, Tetia
	\|Climate= Temperate to warm		\|Climate= Temperate to warm
	\|Exports= Artwork, cheese, fruits, grain, knowledge, leather, wine.		\|Exports= Artwork, cheese, fruits, grain, knowledge, leather, wine
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	The country is bordered by [[Dolac]] to the west, the [[Sarodin Sea]] to the ~~North~~, [[Sormark]] to the northeast, ~~and~~ [[Fir Lanear]] to the south (with the the [[Giant's Crown Mountains]] in between).		The country is bordered by [[Dolac]] to the west, the [[Sarodin Sea]] to the north, [[Sormark]] to the northeast, [[Fir Lanear]] to the south (with the the [[Giant's Crown Mountains]] in between), and [[Otteun]] to the southwest, right beyond the mountains.

	Confusingly Mifora refers to '''both a country and a [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora\|city]]'''. Attempts have been made to rename the country to Sunita, but without success. And to muddy things even more; '''Mifora is where the original [[Miforan Empire]] got its start'''.		Confusingly Mifora refers to '''both a country and a [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora\|city]]'''. Attempts have been made to rename the country to Sunita, but without success. And to muddy things even more; '''Mifora is where the original [[Miforan Empire]] got its start'''.
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	'''To the south the Giant's Crown Mountains border the country''' keeping much of the rain clouds in. The '''eastern border is formed by the Endless Mire'''. This swamp has resisted all attempts over the centuries to drain it or otherwise curtail it.		'''To the south the Giant's Crown Mountains border the country''' keeping much of the rain clouds in. The '''eastern border is formed by the Endless Mire'''. This swamp has resisted all attempts over the centuries to drain it or otherwise curtail it.
			[[File:Bulette's Back.png\|left\|179x179px]]

	==== Bulette's Back ====		==== Bulette's Back ====
	This '''large stony plateau can be found in the center of the country''', the Vius river flows around the south and west of it. It measures '''forty by thirty kilometers and rises over ten meters''' above the surrounding country side. There are '''no natural paths onto it but a few access points have been built'''. There is '''only sparse vegetation on the top and no animals except for birds and insects'''.		This '''large stony plateau can be found in the center of the country''', the Vius river flows around the south and west of it. It measures '''forty by thirty kilometers and rises over ten meters''' above the surrounding country side. There are '''no natural paths onto it but a few access points have been built'''. There is '''only sparse vegetation on the top and no animals except for birds and insects'''.
			[[File:Sarodin Span.png\|right\|138x138px]]

	==== Sarodin Span ====		==== Sarodin Span ====

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	Mifora is '''known for its architecture'''; in the days of the empire the most grandiose of stone buildings '''featuring arches and vaulted ceilings''' were built, most of them are still around. Ever since the style has become a little more sober but they still like to incorporate some flourishes to their structures. '''Gardens were also very popular''' during the empire, these large, meticulously designed and maintained grounds usually include water features and gazebos. Nowadays many have been turned into parks.		Mifora is '''known for its architecture'''; in the days of the empire the most grandiose of stone buildings '''featuring arches and vaulted ceilings''' were built, most of them are still around. Ever since the style has become a little more sober but they still like to incorporate some flourishes to their structures. '''Gardens were also very popular''' during the empire, these large, meticulously designed and maintained grounds usually include water features and gazebos. Nowadays many have been turned into parks.

	In the '''eastern''' part of the country many buildings are '''wattle and daub''' style, in the '''west''' they are more often made of '''brick'''. In the early days of empire the '''~~royal engineer Banvau~~ built many fortifications''' at strategic positions around the realm. These redoubts were not only highly defensible but also spacious and aesthetically pleasing. Today '''many are in use as public buildings or private residences'''.		In the '''eastern''' part of the country many buildings are '''wattle and daub''' style, in the '''west''' they are more often made of '''brick'''. In the early days of empire the '''[[Miforan Empire#Master Builder Sivas Prester\|Master Builder Sivas Prester]] built many fortifications''' at strategic positions around the realm. These redoubts were not only highly defensible but also spacious and aesthetically pleasing. Today '''many are in use as public buildings or private residences'''.

	'''Literature has had an enormous boost''' after the fall of the empire when with the creation of the republic almost anything could be said. This has lead to a long line of authors writing '''popular works criticizing parts of society'''. A special mention should go to '''<nowiki/>'key novels'''' which are fictional works '''about current day people''' with their names changed, skirting any libel charges this way.		'''Literature has had an enormous boost''' after the fall of the empire when with the creation of the republic almost anything could be said. This has lead to a long line of authors writing '''popular works criticizing parts of society'''. A special mention should go to '''<nowiki/>'key novels'''' which are fictional works '''about current day people''' with their names changed, skirting any libel charges this way.
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	A popular meal in much of the country is '''essaib'''; a simple soup made with parts of any fish available, leeks, onions or other local vegetables. It is simmered and usually served with baked bread crusts and a sauce of egg yolk and oil or butter with breadcrumbs, garlic, and pepper. A common winter dish is '''three for three'''; a casserole of beef with oxtail or marrowbone, a number of vegetables, usually from among carrots, turnips, parsnips, celery, cabbage, leeks, and onions, seasoned with salt, pepper, cloves, or other herbs. A famous desert is '''up and over'''; made with custard and a caramelized sugar covering.		A popular meal in much of the country is '''essaib'''; a simple soup made with parts of any fish available, leeks, onions or other local vegetables. It is simmered and usually served with baked bread crusts and a sauce of egg yolk and oil or butter with breadcrumbs, garlic, and pepper. A common winter dish is '''three for three'''; a casserole of beef with oxtail or marrowbone, a number of vegetables, usually from among carrots, turnips, parsnips, celery, cabbage, leeks, and onions, seasoned with salt, pepper, cloves, or other herbs. A famous desert is '''up and over'''; made with custard and a caramelized sugar covering.

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			The country is bordered by [[Dolac]] to the west, the [[Sarodin Sea]] to the North, [[Sormark]] to the northeast, and [[Fir Lanear]] to the south (with the the [[Giant's Crown Mountains]] in between).

	Confusingly Mifora refers to '''both a country and a [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora\|city]]'''. Attempts have been made to rename the country to Sunita, but without success. And to muddy things even more; '''Mifora is where the original [[Miforan Empire]] got its start'''.		Confusingly Mifora refers to '''both a country and a [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora\|city]]'''. Attempts have been made to rename the country to Sunita, but without success. And to muddy things even more; '''Mifora is where the original [[Miforan Empire]] got its start'''.

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	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
	The '''northern border is formed by the [[Sarodin Sea]]'''. Here one finds '''mostly sandy beaches''' but there are also '''some areas of coastal cliffs'''. '''Large estuaries''' have formed where the Garanus, Liga, and Vius rivers empty into the sea.		The '''northern border is formed by the Sarodin Sea'''. Here one finds '''mostly sandy beaches''' but there are also '''some areas of coastal cliffs'''. '''Large estuaries''' have formed where the Garanus, Liga, and Vius rivers empty into the sea.

	Going south the terrain is '''mostly flat plains and gently rolling hills'''. The plains are used '''extensively for agriculture; cereals, grapes, berries, and oilseeds''' are the most grown, using about half of the farmland. The other half is mostly used to graze the '''famous Miforan cows'''.		Going south the terrain is '''mostly flat plains and gently rolling hills'''. The plains are used '''extensively for agriculture; cereals, grapes, berries, and oilseeds''' are the most grown, using about half of the farmland. The other half is mostly used to graze the '''famous Miforan cows'''.

	In the past there were many large forests but so much of them has been cut down that now some '''forest have gained a protective status for fear of running out of timber''' in the future and wood is even being imported from [[Sormark]].		In the past there were many large forests but so much of them has been cut down that now some '''forest have gained a protective status for fear of running out of timber''' in the future and wood is even being imported from Sormark.

	'''To the south the [[Giant's Crown Mountains]] border the country''' keeping much of the rain clouds in. The '''eastern border is formed by the Endless Mire'''. This swamp has resisted all attempts over the centuries to drain it or otherwise curtail it.		'''To the south the Giant's Crown Mountains border the country''' keeping much of the rain clouds in. The '''eastern border is formed by the Endless Mire'''. This swamp has resisted all attempts over the centuries to drain it or otherwise curtail it.

	==== Bulette's Back ====		==== Bulette's Back ====
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	The armies were unable to chose a side in this conflict as they were far away (and, in some cases, otherwise occupied). And so '''marched the 'yokels' into the city and took possession of Mulsa Palace'''. '''Representatives of all of society met here and a new system of government was forged.''' The county was '''divided into shires and each of these elected an envoy who got a seat in the State Convocation''' which was to rule the country. As all the large cities were each just a single shire they lost most of their power but soon started to claw back influence.		The armies were unable to chose a side in this conflict as they were far away (and, in some cases, otherwise occupied). And so '''marched the 'yokels' into the city and took possession of Mulsa Palace'''. '''Representatives of all of society met here and a new system of government was forged.''' The county was '''divided into shires and each of these elected an envoy who got a seat in the State Convocation''' which was to rule the country. As all the large cities were each just a single shire they lost most of their power but soon started to claw back influence.

	Those on the '''eastern border of [[Dolac]], when seeing what had happened in their neighboring country, petitioned to join'''. This was immediately granted and the country grew to its current size.		Those on the '''eastern border of Dolac, when seeing what had happened in their neighboring country, petitioned to join'''. This was immediately granted and the country grew to its current size.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==
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	'''Wheat and rye are the most grown''' cereals in the county and together with the ready supply of butter this has created a cuisine of '''puff pastries'''. These come in both sweet and savory kinds with many regional variants. '''Honey is very popular''', most villages keep their own bees. '''Berries and grapes are the most common fruit''' and are eaten fresh with cream or used in pastries.		'''Wheat and rye are the most grown''' cereals in the county and together with the ready supply of butter this has created a cuisine of '''puff pastries'''. These come in both sweet and savory kinds with many regional variants. '''Honey is very popular''', most villages keep their own bees. '''Berries and grapes are the most common fruit''' and are eaten fresh with cream or used in pastries.

	'''Fish are very popular''' on the menu in most of the country with the [[Sarodin Sea]] and the many rivers and lakes providing a bountiful treasure. The most common are; '''cod, sardines, herring, tuna, eel, salmon, trout, sturgeon, mussels, oysters, shrimp and squid'''. '''Meat, while popular, is not served as often.''' Though the country is lousy with '''cows'''; only those that can't produce milk (anymore) are eaten, '''usually in stews'''. '''Pork is more common in the west and sheep and goat in the south.''' When possible, extra meat is provided by the hunt; mostly birds like pheasant, quail, duck, goose, and pigeon, and sometimes boar or deer.		'''Fish are very popular''' on the menu in most of the country with the Sarodin Sea and the many rivers and lakes providing a bountiful treasure. The most common are; '''cod, sardines, herring, tuna, eel, salmon, trout, sturgeon, mussels, oysters, shrimp and squid'''. '''Meat, while popular, is not served as often.''' Though the country is lousy with '''cows'''; only those that can't produce milk (anymore) are eaten, '''usually in stews'''. '''Pork is more common in the west and sheep and goat in the south.''' When possible, extra meat is provided by the hunt; mostly birds like pheasant, quail, duck, goose, and pigeon, and sometimes boar or deer.

	The '''commonly grown vegetables are potato, green beans, carrots, leek, turnip, eggplant, zucchini, and shallots'''. '''Mushrooms are popular''' but have become harder to source, though some enterprising individuals have started their own mushroom farms. Traditionally the '''most used herbs are tansy, rue, penny-royal, thyme, and hyssop''' but these days many spices and herbs are imported from Sormark and further afield. Sauces are usually butter based and can contain eggs or flour.		The '''commonly grown vegetables are potato, green beans, carrots, leek, turnip, eggplant, zucchini, and shallots'''. '''Mushrooms are popular''' but have become harder to source, though some enterprising individuals have started their own mushroom farms. Traditionally the '''most used herbs are tansy, rue, penny-royal, thyme, and hyssop''' but these days many spices and herbs are imported from Sormark and further afield. Sauces are usually butter based and can contain eggs or flour.

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	\|Major Worship= [[Beory]], [[Boccob]], [[Heironeous]], [[Istus]], [[Lirr]], [[Pholtus]]		\|Major Worship= [[Beory]], [[Boccob]], [[Heironeous]], [[Istus]], [[Lirr]], [[Pholtus]]
	\|Cities=Dunum, Silia, Tetia		\|Cities=Dunum, Silia, Tetia
	\|Climate= Temperate		\|Climate= Temperate to warm
	\|Exports= Artwork, cheese, fruits, grain, knowledge, leather, wine.		\|Exports= Artwork, cheese, fruits, grain, knowledge, leather, wine.
	\|Imports= Coffee, cotton, rice, salt, silk, spices, sugar.		\|Imports= Coffee, cotton, rice, salt, silk, spices, sugar.

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	In the past there were many large forests but so much of them has been cut down that now some '''forest have gained a protective status for fear of running out of timber''' in the future and wood is even being imported from [[Sormark]].		In the past there were many large forests but so much of them has been cut down that now some '''forest have gained a protective status for fear of running out of timber''' in the future and wood is even being imported from [[Sormark]].

	'''To the south the [[~~Giant’s Crown Mountains\|~~Giant's Crown Mountains]] border the country''' keeping much of the rain clouds in. The '''eastern border is formed by the Endless Mire'''. This swamp has resisted all attempts over the centuries to drain it or otherwise curtail it.		'''To the south the [[Giant's Crown Mountains]] border the country''' keeping much of the rain clouds in. The '''eastern border is formed by the Endless Mire'''. This swamp has resisted all attempts over the centuries to drain it or otherwise curtail it.

	==== Bulette's Back ====		==== Bulette's Back ====

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	=== Magic ===		=== Magic ===
	'''There isn't a thing the Miforan government can't tax, and magic is no different.''' On entering the country '''all arcane spellcasters are to pay 15 gold pieces to procure a license''' without which they are not allowed to cast spells. But that's not the end of it; '''any spellcaster hired, is to pay a 25% tax''' over their income from that job. '''Adventurers, and the law uses the ~~looses~~ definition of this word, pay 20% tax.''' The way it works is that both parties are to draw up a contract and the employer is to pay the taxed amount directly to the revenue service.		'''There isn't a thing the Miforan government can't tax, and magic is no different.''' On entering the country '''all arcane spellcasters are to pay 15 gold pieces to procure a license''' without which they are not allowed to cast spells. But that's not the end of it; '''any spellcaster hired, is to pay a 25% tax''' over their income from that job. '''Adventurers, and the law uses the loosest definition of this word, pay 20% tax.''' The way it works is that both parties are to draw up a contract and the employer is to pay the taxed amount directly to the revenue service.

	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===

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	Each shire elects one envoy who then has a seat in the State Convocation for a period of five years. '''To say debate there is lively would be the understatement of the century.''' Items regularly get flung through the main chamber and the very real jail in the building sees occupants that need to cool off every week.		Each shire elects one envoy who then has a seat in the State Convocation for a period of five years. '''To say debate there is lively would be the understatement of the century.''' Items regularly get flung through the main chamber and the very real jail in the building sees occupants that need to cool off every week.

	'''Crime is significant''' in the large cities and groups of bandits often travel the interior until hunted down. '''Taxes are quite high but the government is quick to point out that the citizens benefit from a lot of programs''' not available in other countries. These are things like '''public schooling, state orphanages, assisted living for the infirm and old, good quality roads''', etc.		'''Crime is significant''' in the large cities and groups of bandits often travel the interior until hunted down. Most town guards are underfunded, many rich people employ their own security. '''The Palus, the national intelligence service''', is quite well funded and seen as very effective. '''Taxes are quite high but the government is quick to point out that the citizens benefit from a lot of programs''' not available in other countries. These are things like '''public schooling, state orphanages, assisted living for the infirm and old, good quality roads''', etc.

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

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	Confusingly Mifora refers to '''both a country and a [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora\|city]]'''. Attempts have been made to rename the country to Sunita, but without success. And to muddy things even more; '''Mifora is where the original [[Miforan Empire]] got its start'''.		Confusingly Mifora refers to '''both a country and a [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora\|city]]'''. Attempts have been made to rename the country to Sunita, but without success. And to muddy things even more; '''Mifora is where the original [[Miforan Empire]] got its start'''.

	It is unique in the world for the fact that '''the many small agricultural communities in this nation, together hold more power than the metropolis of ~~Mifora~~''', its capital.		The country is '''more technologically advanced than most other nations'''. Though this is not necessarily true for the countryside, the capital and the other large cities contains '''many academies, colleges and other centers of learning'''.

			== Government ==
			Mifora is unique in the world for the fact that '''the many small agricultural communities in this nation, together hold more power than the metropolis of GICOM''', its capital.

			This is because the '''country is divided up into seventy-two administrative shires of equal size by area''', each of which has one vote in the State Convocation. Most of these shires contain a small town and some villages or even less than that.

	~~The country~~ is '''~~more technologically advanced than most~~ other ~~nations~~'''. ~~Though~~ this is ~~not necessarily true for~~ the ~~countryside~~, the ~~capital~~ and the ~~other~~ large cities ~~contains~~ '''~~many academies, colleges and other centers~~ of ~~learning~~'''.		Each shire elects one envoy who then has a seat in the State Convocation for a period of five years. '''To say debate there is lively would be the understatement of the century.''' Items regularly get flung through the main chamber and the very real jail in the building sees occupants that need to cool off every week.

			'''Crime is significant''' in the large cities and groups of bandits often travel the interior until hunted down. '''Taxes are quite high but the government is quick to point out that the citizens benefit from a lot of programs''' not available in other countries. These are things like '''public schooling, state orphanages, assisted living for the infirm and old, good quality roads''', etc.

			=== Magic ===
			'''There isn't a thing the Miforan government can't tax, and magic is no different.''' On entering the country '''all arcane spellcasters are to pay 15 gold pieces to procure a license''' without which they are not allowed to cast spells. But that's not the end of it; '''any spellcaster hired, is to pay a 25% tax''' over their income from that job. '''Adventurers, and the law uses the looses definition of this word, pay 20% tax.''' The way it works is that both parties are to draw up a contract and the employer is to pay the taxed amount directly to the revenue service.

			=== Religion ===
			'''Mifora is very much a Beory worshiping country''' in the rural areas. Only Pholtus has a little following there as well, but mostly for the justice speaking capacity. '''Boccob and Lirr''' are quite popular with certain segments of the population '''in the large cities'''. '''Heironeous''' has historically been popular in the '''south east of the country'''. The new arrival '''Istus has been gaining popularity''' in both urban and rural areas.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==

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	Going south the terrain is '''mostly flat plains and gently rolling hills'''. The plains are used '''extensively for agriculture; cereals, grapes, berries, and oilseeds''' are the most grown, using about half of the farmland. The other half is mostly used to graze the '''famous Miforan cows'''.		Going south the terrain is '''mostly flat plains and gently rolling hills'''. The plains are used '''extensively for agriculture; cereals, grapes, berries, and oilseeds''' are the most grown, using about half of the farmland. The other half is mostly used to graze the '''famous Miforan cows'''.

	In the '''~~center~~ of ~~the country rises the Bulette~~'~~s Back, a large stony plateau~~''~~' the Vius river flows around to~~ the ~~south~~ and ~~west~~.		In the past there were many large forests but so much of them has been cut down that now some '''forest have gained a protective status for fear of running out of timber''' in the future and wood is even being imported from [[Sormark]].

	In the ~~past there were many large forests but so~~ much of ~~them has been cut down that now some~~ '''~~forest have gained a protective status for fear of running out of timber~~''' in the ~~future and some wood is even being imported from [[Sormark]]~~.		'''To the south the [[Giant’s Crown Mountains\|Giant's Crown Mountains]] border the country''' keeping much of the rain clouds in. The '''eastern border is formed by the Endless Mire'''. This swamp has resisted all attempts over the centuries to drain it or otherwise curtail it.

	'''To the south ~~the [[Giant’s Crown Mountains\|Giant~~'~~s Crown Mountains]] border~~ the country''' ~~keeping much of~~ the ~~rain clouds in~~. ~~The~~ '''eastern ~~border is formed by~~ the Endless Mire'''. ~~This swamp has resisted all attempts over~~ the ~~centuries~~ to ~~drain it or otherwise curtail~~ it.		==== Bulette's Back ====
			This '''large stony plateau can be found in the center of the country''', the Vius river flows around the south and west of it. It measures '''forty by thirty kilometers and rises over ten meters''' above the surrounding country side. There are '''no natural paths onto it but a few access points have been built'''. There is '''only sparse vegetation on the top and no animals except for birds and insects'''.

			==== Sarodin Span ====
			These '''clusters of geometric columns can be found at the very eastern end of the coast''' next to the Endless Mire. '''The columns vary in height, like a pipe organ that got away from itself.''' The columns closest to the coast disappear into the sea, while others jut out of the ground like basalt palisade walls. '''Legends claim that these are the start of a dike built towards the two islands to the north, Jeheir and Guheir, and from there to Sormark.''' Who supposedly built them is unclear, some versions of the story say it was merfolk wizards, others versions hold an ancient sea deity responsible.

	== Ecology ==		== Ecology ==
	Hares and rabbit are ever present, the same can be said for voles, dormice, mice, mole-rats, squirrels and chipmunks. Moles and porcupine are quite ~~common~~ as well, ~~just like~~ badgers and polecats.		Hares and rabbit are ever present, the same can be said for voles, dormice, mice, mole-rats, squirrels and chipmunks. Moles and porcupine are quite widespread as well, as are badgers and polecats.

	Elk and deer are less common as the hunting of them is quite popular. Boar do a little better and '''some bison can still be found but domesticated cows vastly outnumber them now.''' Foxes, wildcats and wolves are the main predators. Black bears are rare, brown bears are only seen near the mountains.		Elk and deer are less common as the hunting of them is quite popular. Boar do a little better and '''some bison can still be found but domesticated cows vastly outnumber them now.''' Foxes, wildcats and wolves are the main predators. Black bears are rare, brown bears are only seen near the mountains.

	Grouse and pheasant are also quite popular to the hunt so their numbers have dwindled quite a bit. Swans and herons are the most ~~common~~ large birds found inland. The '''cedar waxwing is one of the few species that is almost exclusively found only in Mifora'''. Woodpeckers are common, as are ~~oystercatcher~~ and woodcocks. Wagtails, orioles, crows, and warblers are the most seen songbirds.		Grouse and pheasant are also quite popular to the hunt so their numbers have dwindled quite a bit. Swans and herons are the most recurrent large birds found inland. The '''cedar waxwing is one of the few species that is almost exclusively found only in Mifora'''. Woodpeckers are common, as are oystercatchers and woodcocks. Wagtails, orioles, crows, and warblers are the most seen songbirds.

	Along the coast many seals and seabirds are found. And off the coast there are many sharks, dolphins and porpoises. Large whales are hunted, though on a small scale, the one exception is the '''narwhal; its horn is so valuable that many ships hunt them ~~exlusively~~'''.		Along the coast many seals and seabirds are found. And off the coast there are many sharks, dolphins and porpoises. Large whales are hunted, though on a small scale, the one exception is the '''narwhal; its horn is so valuable that many ships hunt them exclusively'''.

	=== Monsters ===		=== Monsters ===
	While in many ways a very bucolic country, there are still quite some monsters around. Village are normally safe from their predations as most quickly learn to avoid hails of arrows. The '''Restless (undead) are less common here''' as old superstitions have purged most.		While in many ways a very bucolic country, there are still quite some monsters around. Village are normally safe from their predations as most quickly learn to avoid hails of arrows. The '''Restless (undead) are less common here''' as old superstitions have purged most.

	'''Carrion crawlers''' are surprisingly common and no one is quite sure where they come from. '''Displacer beasts''' have been seen deep inside two forests but fortunately don't seem to wander out from there. The Egnolobe Forest is well known for the clan of '''girallon''' that live there and is thus off-limits for anyone else. '''The leucrotta is likely the most dangerous of the ~~common~~ monsters''', roaming around the edges of civilization.		'''Carrion crawlers''' are surprisingly common and no one is quite sure where they come from. '''Displacer beasts''' have been seen deep inside two forests but fortunately don't seem to wander out from there. The Egnolobe Forest is well known for the clan of '''girallon''' that live there and is thus off-limits for anyone else. '''The leucrotta is likely the most dangerous of the ordinary monsters''', roaming around the edges of civilization.

	The dangerous '''yuan-ti are present near the Endless Mire''' where they have been fought frequently in the past. This seems to have had the desired effect as they are now seen less often. '''Ogres, ettins and other giants''' can be found at the foot and lower elevations of the mountains, '''occasionally a band of them will come into the interior'''.		The dangerous '''yuan-ti are present near the Endless Mire''' where they have been fought frequently in the past. This seems to have had the desired effect as they are now seen less often. '''Ogres, ettins and other giants''' can be found at the foot and lower elevations of the mountains, '''occasionally a band of them will come into the interior'''.

	Stories tell of '''a morkoth of enormous proportions''' living in a cave off the coast of [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora\|GICOM]]. The tale claims that it was '''summoned by empress Lytia~~'''~~ and served her as an advisor and the guardian of many of her treasures. When she died her son found he did not have any control over it and it kept all the riches it was given to protect.		Stories tell of '''a morkoth of enormous proportions''' living in a cave off the coast of [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora\|GICOM]]. The tale claims that it was '''summoned by empress Lytia and served her as an advisor and the guardian of many of her treasures'''. When she died '''her son found he did not have any control over it and it kept all the riches''' it was given to protect.

	== History ==		== History ==

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 The '''northern border is formed by the [[Sarodin Sea]]'''. Here one finds '''mostly sandy beaches''' but there are also '''some areas of coastal cliffs'''. '''Large estuaries''' have formed where the Garanus, Liga, and Vius rivers empty into the sea.
-Going south the terrain is '''mostly flat plains and gently rolling hills'''. The plains are used '''extensively for agriculture; cereals, grapes, and oilseeds''' are the most grown, using about half of the farmland. The other half is mostly used to graze the '''famous Miforan cows'''.
+Going south the terrain is '''mostly flat plains and gently rolling hills'''. The plains are used '''extensively for agriculture; cereals, grapes, berries, and oilseeds''' are the most grown, using about half of the farmland. The other half is mostly used to graze the '''famous Miforan cows'''.
-In the '''center of the country rises the Bulette's Back a large stony plateau''' the Vius river flows around to the south and west.
+In the '''center of the country rises the Bulette's Back, a large stony plateau''' the Vius river flows around to the south and west.
 In the past there were many large forests but so much of them has been cut down that now some '''forest have gained a protective status for fear of running out of timber''' in the future and some wood is even being imported from [[Sormark]].
-'''To the south the [[Giant’s Crown Mountains|Giant's Crown Mountains]] border the country''' keeping much of the rain clouds in which are responsible for the fertile fields. The '''eastern border is formed by the Endless Mire'''. This swamp has resisted all attempts over the centuries to drain it or otherwise curtail it.
+'''To the south the [[Giant’s Crown Mountains|Giant's Crown Mountains]] border the country''' keeping much of the rain clouds in. The '''eastern border is formed by the Endless Mire'''. This swamp has resisted all attempts over the centuries to drain it or otherwise curtail it.
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 Those on the '''eastern border of [[Dolac]], when seeing what had happened in their neighboring country, petitioned to join'''. This was immediately granted and the country grew to its current size.
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