Sormark - Revision history

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	The country is bordered by the [[Sarodin Sea]] to the west, ~~'''~~[[Mifora]]~~'''~~ to the southwest, the [[Reuel Woods]] to the north, [[Loveria]] to the east, and [[Fir Lanear]] to the south (with the the [[Giant's Crown Mountains]] in between).		The country is bordered by the [[Sarodin Sea]] to the west, [[Mifora]] to the southwest, the [[Reuel Woods]] to the north, [[Loveria]] to the east, and [[Fir Lanear]] to the south (with the the [[Giant's Crown Mountains]] in between).

	Though '''no longer a true frontier nation it still has much of that feel'''. Outside of the larger cities and main roads you are as likely to come across a small farming village as wandering band of humanoids.[[File:Sormark Map 2024.jpg\|thumb\|620x620px\|none]]		Though '''no longer a true frontier nation it still has much of that feel'''. Outside of the larger cities and main roads you are as likely to come across a small farming village as wandering band of humanoids.[[File:Sormark Map 2024.jpg\|thumb\|620x620px\|none]]

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	The '''southern border is formed by the Endless Mire'''. This swamp has resisted all attempts over the centuries to drain it or otherwise curtail it.		The '''southern border is formed by the Endless Mire'''. This swamp has resisted all attempts over the centuries to drain it or otherwise curtail it.
			[[File:Kaleido Reef.png\|left\|178x178px]]

	====Kaleido Reef====		====Kaleido Reef====
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	====Namar Mudlands====		====Namar Mudlands====
			[[File:Namar Mudlands.png\|right\|228x228px]]
	'''In the Hoeskal barony, at the foot of the Giant's Crown Mountains one can find a large concentration of hundreds of small mud volcanoes.''' Here many '''ancient tools and rock carvings have been found, traces of what some consider to be the oldest signs of intelligent civilization''' in the world. Also found here is the '''Tantan Sten'''; when this big, two-meter-long stone is '''struck with smaller rocks, it makes a hollow, ringing sound'''.		'''In the Hoeskal barony, at the foot of the Giant's Crown Mountains one can find a large concentration of hundreds of small mud volcanoes.''' Here many '''ancient tools and rock carvings have been found, traces of what some consider to be the oldest signs of intelligent civilization''' in the world. Also found here is the '''Tantan Sten'''; when this big, two-meter-long stone is '''struck with smaller rocks, it makes a hollow, ringing sound'''.

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	\|Capital=[[Stjordvik]]		\|Capital=[[Stjordvik]]
	\|Major Worship= [[Beory]], [[Ehlonna]], [[Erythnul]], [[Olidammara]], [[Ulaa]]		\|Major Worship= [[Beory]], [[Ehlonna]], [[Erythnul]], [[Olidammara]], [[Ulaa]]
	\|Cities=[[Jurva]]~~, Ojyren, Olfjorby~~, [[Resoborg]], ~~Viborg~~		\|Cities=[[Hollenvik]], [[Jurva]], [[Resoborg]],
	\|Climate=Warm and humid		\|Climate=Warm and humid
	\|Exports=Drugs, herbs, pelts, salt, seafood, rice		\|Exports=Drugs, herbs, pelts, salt, seafood, rice

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	- Excerpts from articles in the The [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora#Mifora Bulletin\|Mifora Bulletin]] </blockquote>		- Excerpts from articles in the The [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora#Mifora Bulletin\|Mifora Bulletin]] </blockquote>
	[[~~index.php?title=~~Category:Locations]]		[[Category:Locations]]

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	==Government==		==Government==
	{\| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: ~~10px~~;"		{\| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 20px;"
	\|+The populace has a proclivity for giving their rulers nicknames that tend to stick.		\|+The populace has a proclivity for giving their rulers nicknames that tend to stick.
	\|-		\|-

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	Though '''no longer a true frontier nation it still has much of that feel'''. Outside of the larger cities and main roads you are as likely to come across a small farming village as wandering band of humanoids.[[File:Sormark Map 2024.jpg\|thumb\|620x620px\|none]]		Though '''no longer a true frontier nation it still has much of that feel'''. Outside of the larger cities and main roads you are as likely to come across a small farming village as wandering band of humanoids.[[File:Sormark Map 2024.jpg\|thumb\|620x620px\|none]]

			==Government==
	~~As can be seen by the below table, '''the~~ populace has a proclivity for giving their rulers nicknames that tend to stick~~'''~~.		{\| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"
	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~		\|+The populace has a proclivity for giving their rulers nicknames that tend to stick.
	\|-		\|-
	!Barony		!Barony
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	~~==Government==~~
	'''This polity consists of six independent baronies''' which signed the Accord of Aarvik, thereby setting down the exact borders and making it so that any harmful action committed by one barony against another automatically is an attack against all others. By the same vein, any harmful action by a foreign entity against a barony will be seen as an attack against all.		'''This polity consists of six independent baronies''' which signed the Accord of Aarvik, thereby setting down the exact borders and making it so that any harmful action committed by one barony against another automatically is an attack against all others. By the same vein, any harmful action by a foreign entity against a barony will be seen as an attack against all.

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	- Excerpts from articles in the The [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora#Mifora Bulletin\|Mifora Bulletin]] </blockquote>		- Excerpts from articles in the The [[The Grand Imperial City of Mifora#Mifora Bulletin\|Mifora Bulletin]] </blockquote>
	[[Category:Locations]]		[[index.php?title=Category:Locations]]

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	\|-		\|-
	!Barony		!Barony
	!Capital!!Ruler		!Capital
	~~!Location~~		!Location!!Ruler
	\|-		\|-
	\|Frooyla		\|Frooyla
	\|Resoborg\|\|Eyolf the Bold~~\|\|River West~~		\|Resoborg\|\|River West\|\|Eyolf the Bold
	\|-		\|-
	\|Arvaal		\|Arvaal
	\|Ojyren\|\|Malena Hagsdottir~~\|\|River East~~		\|Ojyren\|\|River East\|\|Malena Hagsdottir
	\|-		\|-
	\|Svinik		\|Svinik
	\|Stjordvik\|\|Raknar the Crayman~~\|\|Coastal~~		\|Stjordvik\|\|Coastal\|\|Raknar the Crayman
	\|-		\|-
	\|Namverg		\|Namverg
	\|Jurva\|\|Nev Wolfsblood~~\|\|Central~~		\|Jurva\|\|Central\|\|Nev Wolfsblood
	\|-		\|-
	\|Hoeskal		\|Hoeskal
	\|Viborg\|\|Avalanche Gunnbjorn~~\|\|Mountain~~		\|Viborg\|\|Mountain\|\|Avalanche Gunnbjorn
	\|-		\|-
	\|Udvjor		\|Udvjor
	\|Olfjorby\|\|Bryn Shield~~\|\|South~~		\|Olfjorby\|\|South\|\|Bryn Shield
	\|}		\|}

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	\|Capital=[[Stjordvik]]		\|Capital=[[Stjordvik]]
	\|Major Worship= [[Beory]], [[Ehlonna]], [[Erythnul]], [[Olidammara]], [[Ulaa]]		\|Major Worship= [[Beory]], [[Ehlonna]], [[Erythnul]], [[Olidammara]], [[Ulaa]]
	\|Cities=[[Jurva]], Olfjorby~~, Viborg~~, [[Resoborg]]		\|Cities=[[Jurva]], Ojyren, Olfjorby, [[Resoborg]], Viborg
	\|Climate=Warm and humid		\|Climate=Warm and humid
	\|Exports=Drugs, herbs, pelts, salt, seafood, rice		\|Exports=Drugs, herbs, pelts, salt, seafood, rice
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	The country is bordered by the [[Sarodin Sea]] to the west, '''[[Mifora]]''' to the southwest, the [[Reuel Woods]] to the north, [[Loveria]] to the east, and [[Fir Lanear]] to the south (with the the [[Giant's Crown Mountains]] in between).		The country is bordered by the [[Sarodin Sea]] to the west, '''[[Mifora]]''' to the southwest, the [[Reuel Woods]] to the north, [[Loveria]] to the east, and [[Fir Lanear]] to the south (with the the [[Giant's Crown Mountains]] in between).

	Though '''no longer a true frontier nation it still has much of that feel'''. Outside of the larger cities and main roads you are as likely to come across a small farming village as wandering band of humanoids.		Though '''no longer a true frontier nation it still has much of that feel'''. Outside of the larger cities and main roads you are as likely to come across a small farming village as wandering band of humanoids.[[File:Sormark Map 2024.jpg\|thumb\|620x620px\|none]]

	As can be seen by the below table, '''the populace has a proclivity for giving their rulers nicknames that tend to stick'''.~~[[File: Sormark_Map_New.png\|thumb\|left]]~~
			As can be seen by the below table, '''the populace has a proclivity for giving their rulers nicknames that tend to stick'''.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|-		\|-
	! Barony !! Ruler !! Location		!Barony
			!Capital!!Ruler
			!Location
	\|-		\|-
	\| Frooyla \|\| Eyolf the Bold \|\| River West		\|Frooyla
			\|Resoborg\|\|Eyolf the Bold\|\|River West
	\|-		\|-
	\| Arvaal \|\| Malena Hagsdottir\|\| River East		\|Arvaal
			\|Ojyren\|\|Malena Hagsdottir\|\|River East
	\|-		\|-
	\| Svinik \|\| Raknar the Crayman \|\| Coastal		\|Svinik
			\|Stjordvik\|\|Raknar the Crayman\|\|Coastal
	\|-		\|-
	\| Namverg \|\| Nev Wolfsblood \|\| Central		\|Namverg
			\|Jurva\|\|Nev Wolfsblood\|\|Central
	\|-		\|-
	\| Hoeskal \|\| Avalanche Gunnbjorn\|\| Mountain		\|Hoeskal
			\|Viborg\|\|Avalanche Gunnbjorn\|\|Mountain
	\|-		\|-
	\| Udvjor \|\| Bryn Shield\|\| South		\|Udvjor
	\|}~~ ~~		\|Olfjorby\|\|Bryn Shield\|\|South
			\|}

	~~ ~~		==Government==
	== Government ==
	'''This polity consists of six independent baronies''' which signed the Accord of Aarvik, thereby setting down the exact borders and making it so that any harmful action committed by one barony against another automatically is an attack against all others. By the same vein, any harmful action by a foreign entity against a barony will be seen as an attack against all.		'''This polity consists of six independent baronies''' which signed the Accord of Aarvik, thereby setting down the exact borders and making it so that any harmful action committed by one barony against another automatically is an attack against all others. By the same vein, any harmful action by a foreign entity against a barony will be seen as an attack against all.

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	Though there are no national laws, all baronies are Sormark through and through, so '''their laws are all quite similar'''. Criminals don't have to hope for inter-baronial jurisdictional issues; any time a representative of law and order comes to collect a suspect, they are handed over without further ado.		Though there are no national laws, all baronies are Sormark through and through, so '''their laws are all quite similar'''. Criminals don't have to hope for inter-baronial jurisdictional issues; any time a representative of law and order comes to collect a suspect, they are handed over without further ado.

	=== Magic ===		===Magic===
	'''[[Abjura Dolana]] isn't as highly respected here''' as in the heartlands but the rulers, in all their wisdom, did conclude that it would be a good idea to have an organization powerful enough to deal with rogue mages be part of their baronies. And thus '''any arcane spellcasters wishing to cast spells are to buy a license''' at the border or at a lodge building, '''for the low price of 7.5 gold pieces'''. Those so licensed are '''allowed to cast spells 'in a reasonable manner'''', what that entails is up to the local magistrate. Sormark is quite a religious country and thus divine spellcasters are not in any way curbed.		'''[[Abjura Dolana]] isn't as highly respected here''' as in the heartlands but the rulers, in all their wisdom, did conclude that it would be a good idea to have an organization powerful enough to deal with rogue mages be part of their baronies. And thus '''any arcane spellcasters wishing to cast spells are to buy a license''' at the border or at a lodge building, '''for the low price of 7.5 gold pieces'''. Those so licensed are '''allowed to cast spells 'in a reasonable manner'''', what that entails is up to the local magistrate. Sormark is quite a religious country and thus divine spellcasters are not in any way curbed.

	=== Religion ===		===Religion===
	'''The people in Sormark very much believe in 'the right deity for the right occasion'.''' And thus they don't solely '''worship''' one god or goddess but '''whichever is the most suited to the occasion'''. This means Osprem whenever going out to sea, Beory when farming, Olidammara when reveling, etc. Pholtan priests are very respected as judges in most parts of the country.		'''The people in Sormark very much believe in 'the right deity for the right occasion'.''' And thus they don't solely '''worship''' one god or goddess but '''whichever is the most suited to the occasion'''. This means Osprem whenever going out to sea, Beory when farming, Olidammara when reveling, etc. Pholtan priests are very respected as judges in most parts of the country.

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	The '''southern border is formed by the Endless Mire'''. This swamp has resisted all attempts over the centuries to drain it or otherwise curtail it.		The '''southern border is formed by the Endless Mire'''. This swamp has resisted all attempts over the centuries to drain it or otherwise curtail it.

	==== Kaleido Reef ====		====Kaleido Reef====
	'''Meandering along the coast of much of eastern Sormark, is a chain of many reefs and tiny islands.''' It is home to an '''incredible diversity of fauna''', from a multitude of species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, turtles, fish, octopi, and snakes to over a hundred species of birds. Local legends say the reef was created when a fallen star flew over and shed its trail.		'''Meandering along the coast of much of eastern Sormark, is a chain of many reefs and tiny islands.''' It is home to an '''incredible diversity of fauna''', from a multitude of species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, turtles, fish, octopi, and snakes to over a hundred species of birds. Local legends say the reef was created when a fallen star flew over and shed its trail.

	==== Namar Mudlands ====		====Namar Mudlands====
	'''In the Hoeskal barony, at the foot of the Giant's Crown Mountains one can find a large concentration of hundreds of small mud volcanoes.''' Here many '''ancient tools and rock carvings have been found, traces of what some consider to be the oldest signs of intelligent civilization''' in the world. Also found here is the '''Tantan Sten'''; when this big, two-meter-long stone is '''struck with smaller rocks, it makes a hollow, ringing sound'''.		'''In the Hoeskal barony, at the foot of the Giant's Crown Mountains one can find a large concentration of hundreds of small mud volcanoes.''' Here many '''ancient tools and rock carvings have been found, traces of what some consider to be the oldest signs of intelligent civilization''' in the world. Also found here is the '''Tantan Sten'''; when this big, two-meter-long stone is '''struck with smaller rocks, it makes a hollow, ringing sound'''.

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	'''Beer and spirits''' (mostly corn based) are drunk in such quantities that it’s surprising demand can be met, or that anyone can get up in the morning.		'''Beer and spirits''' (mostly corn based) are drunk in such quantities that it’s surprising demand can be met, or that anyone can get up in the morning.

	== In the papers ==		==In the papers==
	<blockquote>'''Passing Wind'''		<blockquote>'''Passing Wind'''

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			The country is bordered by the [[Sarodin Sea]] to the west, '''[[Mifora]]''' to the southwest, the [[Reuel Woods]] to the north, [[Loveria]] to the east, and [[Fir Lanear]] to the south (with the the [[Giant's Crown Mountains]] in between).

	Though '''no longer a true frontier nation it still has much of that feel'''. Outside of the larger cities and main roads you are as likely to come across a small farming village as wandering band of humanoids.		Though '''no longer a true frontier nation it still has much of that feel'''. Outside of the larger cities and main roads you are as likely to come across a small farming village as wandering band of humanoids.
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	The '''eastern part''' of the country consists of '''coastal wetlands, beaches, and barrier islands'''. The higher and contiguous hill lands of the '''west consist of prairie and some woodlands''' as it runs up to the [[Giant's Crown Mountains]] Range.		The '''eastern part''' of the country consists of '''coastal wetlands, beaches, and barrier islands'''. The higher and contiguous hill lands of the '''west consist of prairie and some woodlands''' as it runs up to the [[Giant's Crown Mountains]] Range.

	The '''Copis river, the northern boundary''' to the [[Reuel Woods]], flows along a very deep ridge to the west. '''Legends say it is where [[A short-ish history of the world from the Collapse till now\|Dendar the Night Serpent]] emerged from the earth'''. The river transports water from the [[Sarodin Sea]] all the way to the ocean and its slow current allows for much waterborne trade.		The '''Copis river, the northern boundary''' to the Reuel Woods, flows along a very deep ridge to the west. '''Legends say it is where [[A short-ish history of the world from the Collapse till now\|Dendar the Night Serpent]] emerged from the earth'''. The river transports water from the [[Sarodin Sea]] all the way to the ocean and its slow current allows for much waterborne trade.

	The '''southern border is formed by the Endless Mire'''. This swamp has resisted all attempts over the centuries to drain it or otherwise curtail it.		The '''southern 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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	'''Much of the history of the area from before the annexation by the [[Miforan Empire]] has been lost''', mainly due to the empire’s atrocious “One Empire“ directive. '''Sormark was defeated during the Red Branch Campaign''' in the latter days of the empire, '''culminating at the Battle of Seven Larches'''. '''King Aethelfrith was killed''' on the field, '''his claymore, Hlarskvung – the symbol of the monarchy, never to be found again'''.		'''Much of the history of the area from before the annexation by the [[Miforan Empire]] has been lost''', mainly due to the empire’s atrocious “One Empire“ directive. '''Sormark was defeated during the Red Branch Campaign''' in the latter days of the empire, '''culminating at the Battle of Seven Larches'''. '''King Aethelfrith was killed''' on the field, '''his claymore, Hlarskvung – the symbol of the monarchy, never to be found again'''.

	Once this bountiful territory was gobbled up by the empire, '''investors from [[Mifora]] increased fishing, pelt hunting, rice cultivation, and salt winning''' to never before seen levels and cities began to grow. Then '''word of the agreeable climate caused a boom of ‘winter mansions’ to be built along the coast'''.		Once this bountiful territory was gobbled up by the empire, '''investors from Mifora increased fishing, pelt hunting, rice cultivation, and salt winning''' to never before seen levels and cities began to grow. Then '''word of the agreeable climate caused a boom of ‘winter mansions’ to be built along the coast'''.

	'''When the empire fell two centuries later it didn’t take long for the administrative divisions to turn into little fiefdoms.''' Through warfare and marriage they '''slowly formed into the six baronies we recognize today'''. The Accord of Aarvik brought internecine strife to a halt and a relatively stable country emerged.		'''When the empire fell two centuries later it didn’t take long for the administrative divisions to turn into little fiefdoms.''' Through warfare and marriage they '''slowly formed into the six baronies we recognize today'''. The Accord of Aarvik brought internecine strife to a halt and a relatively stable country emerged.