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Mattie: /* Maps */ adding link to maximum resolution map

2011-06-16T04:58:59Z

Maps: adding link to maximum resolution map

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	=== Maps ===		=== Maps ===
			==== Large Map ====
			[http://mattie.net/images/ArabelleCityMap.png Hi-Res Map 22MB]
			==== Smaller Map ====
	[[File:ArabelleCityMapThumbnail.jpg]]		[[File:ArabelleCityMapThumbnail.jpg]]

Mattie: Adding updated Arabelle City Map thumbnail

2011-06-16T04:29:33Z

Adding updated Arabelle City Map thumbnail

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	=== Maps ===		=== Maps ===
	* TODO: ~~Fix the bridges on this map, landmarks, etc, etc~~		[[File:ArabelleCityMapThumbnail.jpg]]
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Mattie: placing the disclaimer until I get time to make this article fully timeline agnostic

2011-05-05T15:10:06Z

placing the disclaimer until I get time to make this article fully timeline agnostic

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	{{~~pendingapproval~~}}		{{aa}}

	== Region/City ==		== Region/City ==

Mattie: /* Region/City Proposal */ silenti

2011-05-03T20:20:18Z

Region/City Proposal: silenti

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	{{pendingapproval}}		{{pendingapproval}}
	== Region/City ~~Proposal~~ ==		== Region/City ==

	Arabelle (Fresia) / East Arabelle (Hakan~~/smaller) (I imagine "East Arabelle" is probably what~~ the ~~humans call it. The Gnomes probably have their own name for it~~. )		Arabelle (Fresia) / East Arabelle (Hakan-- officially renamed as [[Silenti]], but the names are interchangeable except with the fiercest of the separatists.)

	=== History ===		=== History ===
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	* It used to be just one larger city, Arabelle and was solely Fresian. At the end of the Fourth Interregnum, part of it (East Arabelle) was effectively awarded to Hakan for their support to Dakt.		* It used to be just one larger city, Arabelle and was solely Fresian. At the end of the Fourth Interregnum, part of it (East Arabelle) was effectively awarded to Hakan for their support to Dakt.
	** What led to the split: That part of the city was already really gnomish. Through some political trickery and indirect pressure on Hakan, those neighborhoods were taxed pretty heavily to fund Fresian troops during the war, creating a lot of displeasure among the gnomes who wished to keep their support with Hakan.		** What led to the split: That part of the city was already really gnomish. Through some political trickery and indirect pressure on Hakan, those neighborhoods were taxed pretty heavily to fund Fresian troops during the war, creating a lot of displeasure among the gnomes who wished to keep their support with Hakan.
	** Relations between Arabelle and East Arabelle are better than ever, though-- the establishment of ~~East Arabelle~~ dramatically increased Hakan trade in the area, as Gnomes avoided trade in this region due to the punishing taxation. The increased contact with the outside since then has greatly benefited the entire region.		** Relations between Arabelle and East Arabelle (aka Silenti) are better than ever, though-- the establishment of Silenti dramatically increased Hakan trade in the area, as Gnomes avoided trade in this region due to the punishing taxation. The increased contact with the outside since then has greatly benefited the entire region.
	*** This development has not been met kindly by the natives of the Ulan, who have come to see the growth of the settlements as an encroachment on their domain; every year Alexandrian trappers, gatherers, and lumberjacks penetrate deeper into the forest and in greater numbers.		*** This development has not been met kindly by the natives of the Ulan, who have come to see the growth of the settlements as an encroachment on their domain; every year Alexandrian trappers, gatherers, and lumberjacks penetrate deeper into the forest and in greater numbers.
	*** In recent years, raids around the periphery have become more common - including the recent destruction of an ancient but isolated Gnomish monastic library - leading to a high demand for Alexandrian mercenaries.		*** In recent years, raids around the periphery have become more common - including the recent destruction of an ancient but isolated Gnomish monastic library - leading to a high demand for Alexandrian mercenaries.

Mattie: Adding languages

2011-05-02T05:06:40Z

Adding languages

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	** Down the hill from the gravesites is a location known as Vendetta Wall. Bards tell of many different stories of who made the wall, but anyone taking an [[Oath of Vendetta]] before this wall, and contributing a blood sacrifice in the form of 1 hit point, will see their name and their target's name become etched in the stone. The taker then receives a +1 profane bonus on all rolls when facing the target of the vendetta in combat. Whichever of the two dies first will magically have their name crossed-through.		** Down the hill from the gravesites is a location known as Vendetta Wall. Bards tell of many different stories of who made the wall, but anyone taking an [[Oath of Vendetta]] before this wall, and contributing a blood sacrifice in the form of 1 hit point, will see their name and their target's name become etched in the stone. The taker then receives a +1 profane bonus on all rolls when facing the target of the vendetta in combat. Whichever of the two dies first will magically have their name crossed-through.
	** Near those gravesites and Wall is a dueling ground, where many local vendettas have been played-out.		** Near those gravesites and Wall is a dueling ground, where many local vendettas have been played-out.

			==== Languages ====
			* The primary Fresian language variant spoken in Arabelle is [[Fresian_(Language)#Dulisian\|Dulisian]], though other Fresian variants are common enough to run into.
			* East Arabelle, as all of Hakan, speaks [[Gnomish]] primarily, but Dulisian is also common enough.
			* The Barbarian tribes in this region from Ulan and Treulan typically speak [[Yarnich (Language)\|Yarnich]].

	=== Location ===		=== Location ===
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	* TODO: Figure out economy.		* TODO: Figure out economy.
	** East Arabelle has an up-and-coming gambling house, Providence Cart. Due to its success, a second is in the planning stages.		** East Arabelle has an up-and-coming gambling house, Providence Cart. Due to its success, a second is in the planning stages.
	** Sale of Darkwood has been growing considerably, as a previously unknown Darkwood Forest in southern Fresia has been discovered by a major ~~guild~~. Its whereabouts are a closely guarded secret, but ~~it's~~ created a bit of a goldrush in south/central Fresia to find more hidden groves. The crafted results from the darkwood and the raw mineral itself further adds to the trade boom growing in the area.		** Sale of Darkwood has been growing considerably, as a previously unknown Darkwood Forest in southern Fresia has been discovered by a major trade company. Its whereabouts are a closely guarded secret, but the find has created a bit of a goldrush in south/central Fresia to find more hidden groves. The crafted results from the darkwood and the raw mineral itself further adds to the trade boom growing in the area.
	** I would imagine trade features heavily, possibly fur and hides from the interior. There is a LOT more forest in Fresia than is evident in that map, and so one would expect some sort of timber industry, and maybe even some woodworking industry of some level or the other. On the Gnomish side, Gnomes have all kinds of exotic wares, and as the city is on a major river at the border, one can imagine it being the primary gateway of trade to the rest of Hakan. I also notice there's not a great deal of rugged mountains and other stuff, so probably little in the way of metal working, meaning metal goods are probably highly prized here and especially in the Ulan interior. I can also imagine the Dwarves, who dominate trade in precious metals, might have a small outpost selling silver to the Ulan barbarians, because that place is lousy with lycanthropes and so silver is especially prized there. Depending on the size of the trade, there might also be some contingent of Boat Halflings there, acting as the ferrymen up and down the river in much the same way as the Wydmoor halflings. Depending on the size of the town, there's good reason to have small but significant numbers of most of the goodly races, although it's probably a little too cold for Lizardfolk to live comfortably. Needless to say, the holy men of the Ulan are almost always Favored Souls, with a small minority of Druids and literally zero clerics.		** I would imagine trade features heavily, possibly fur and hides from the interior. There is a LOT more forest in Fresia than is evident in that map, and so one would expect some sort of timber industry, and maybe even some woodworking industry of some level or the other. On the Gnomish side, Gnomes have all kinds of exotic wares, and as the city is on a major river at the border, one can imagine it being the primary gateway of trade to the rest of Hakan. I also notice there's not a great deal of rugged mountains and other stuff, so probably little in the way of metal working, meaning metal goods are probably highly prized here and especially in the Ulan interior. I can also imagine the Dwarves, who dominate trade in precious metals, might have a small outpost selling silver to the Ulan barbarians, because that place is lousy with lycanthropes and so silver is especially prized there. Depending on the size of the trade, there might also be some contingent of Boat Halflings there, acting as the ferrymen up and down the river in much the same way as the Wydmoor halflings. Depending on the size of the town, there's good reason to have small but significant numbers of most of the goodly races, although it's probably a little too cold for Lizardfolk to live comfortably. Needless to say, the holy men of the Ulan are almost always Favored Souls, with a small minority of Druids and literally zero clerics.

Mattie: /* Economy */ agreed 100%, but removing this for now for storytelling reasons, I'll expand on this point once the PCs get more info :)

2011-04-25T21:18:20Z

Economy: agreed 100%, but removing this for now for storytelling reasons, I'll expand on this point once the PCs get more info :)

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	* TODO: Figure out economy.		* TODO: Figure out economy.
	** East Arabelle has an up-and-coming gambling house, Providence Cart. Due to its success, a second is in the planning stages.		** East Arabelle has an up-and-coming gambling house, Providence Cart. Due to its success, a second is in the planning stages.
	** Sale of Darkwood has been growing considerably, as a previously unknown Darkwood Forest in southern Fresia has been discovered by a major guild. Its whereabouts are a closely guarded secret, but it's created a bit of a goldrush in south/central Fresia to find more hidden groves. The crafted results from the darkwood and the raw mineral itself further adds to the trade boom growing in the area~~. The tribes of the Ulan, as stated above, are less than thrilled with the plundering of their revered places~~.		** Sale of Darkwood has been growing considerably, as a previously unknown Darkwood Forest in southern Fresia has been discovered by a major guild. Its whereabouts are a closely guarded secret, but it's created a bit of a goldrush in south/central Fresia to find more hidden groves. The crafted results from the darkwood and the raw mineral itself further adds to the trade boom growing in the area.
	** I would imagine trade features heavily, possibly fur and hides from the interior. There is a LOT more forest in Fresia than is evident in that map, and so one would expect some sort of timber industry, and maybe even some woodworking industry of some level or the other. On the Gnomish side, Gnomes have all kinds of exotic wares, and as the city is on a major river at the border, one can imagine it being the primary gateway of trade to the rest of Hakan. I also notice there's not a great deal of rugged mountains and other stuff, so probably little in the way of metal working, meaning metal goods are probably highly prized here and especially in the Ulan interior. I can also imagine the Dwarves, who dominate trade in precious metals, might have a small outpost selling silver to the Ulan barbarians, because that place is lousy with lycanthropes and so silver is especially prized there. Depending on the size of the trade, there might also be some contingent of Boat Halflings there, acting as the ferrymen up and down the river in much the same way as the Wydmoor halflings. Depending on the size of the town, there's good reason to have small but significant numbers of most of the goodly races, although it's probably a little too cold for Lizardfolk to live comfortably. Needless to say, the holy men of the Ulan are almost always Favored Souls, with a small minority of Druids and literally zero clerics.		** I would imagine trade features heavily, possibly fur and hides from the interior. There is a LOT more forest in Fresia than is evident in that map, and so one would expect some sort of timber industry, and maybe even some woodworking industry of some level or the other. On the Gnomish side, Gnomes have all kinds of exotic wares, and as the city is on a major river at the border, one can imagine it being the primary gateway of trade to the rest of Hakan. I also notice there's not a great deal of rugged mountains and other stuff, so probably little in the way of metal working, meaning metal goods are probably highly prized here and especially in the Ulan interior. I can also imagine the Dwarves, who dominate trade in precious metals, might have a small outpost selling silver to the Ulan barbarians, because that place is lousy with lycanthropes and so silver is especially prized there. Depending on the size of the trade, there might also be some contingent of Boat Halflings there, acting as the ferrymen up and down the river in much the same way as the Wydmoor halflings. Depending on the size of the town, there's good reason to have small but significant numbers of most of the goodly races, although it's probably a little too cold for Lizardfolk to live comfortably. Needless to say, the holy men of the Ulan are almost always Favored Souls, with a small minority of Druids and literally zero clerics.

75.64.110.158: /* Economy */

2011-04-25T21:00:14Z

Economy

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	* TODO: Figure out economy.		* TODO: Figure out economy.
	** East Arabelle has an up-and-coming gambling house, Providence Cart. Due to its success, a second is in the planning stages.		** East Arabelle has an up-and-coming gambling house, Providence Cart. Due to its success, a second is in the planning stages.
	** Sale of Darkwood has been growing considerably, as a previously unknown Darkwood Forest in southern Fresia has been discovered by a major guild. Its whereabouts are a closely guarded secret, but it's created a bit of a goldrush in south/central Fresia to find more hidden groves. The crafted results from the darkwood and the raw mineral itself further adds to the trade boom growing in the area.		** Sale of Darkwood has been growing considerably, as a previously unknown Darkwood Forest in southern Fresia has been discovered by a major guild. Its whereabouts are a closely guarded secret, but it's created a bit of a goldrush in south/central Fresia to find more hidden groves. The crafted results from the darkwood and the raw mineral itself further adds to the trade boom growing in the area. The tribes of the Ulan, as stated above, are less than thrilled with the plundering of their revered places.
	** I would imagine trade features heavily, possibly fur and hides from the interior. There is a LOT more forest in Fresia than is evident in that map, and so one would expect some sort of timber industry, and maybe even some woodworking industry of some level or the other. On the Gnomish side, Gnomes have all kinds of exotic wares, and as the city is on a major river at the border, one can imagine it being the primary gateway of trade to the rest of Hakan. I also notice there's not a great deal of rugged mountains and other stuff, so probably little in the way of metal working, meaning metal goods are probably highly prized here and especially in the Ulan interior. I can also imagine the Dwarves, who dominate trade in precious metals, might have a small outpost selling silver to the Ulan barbarians, because that place is lousy with lycanthropes and so silver is especially prized there. Depending on the size of the trade, there might also be some contingent of Boat Halflings there, acting as the ferrymen up and down the river in much the same way as the Wydmoor halflings. Depending on the size of the town, there's good reason to have small but significant numbers of most of the goodly races, although it's probably a little too cold for Lizardfolk to live comfortably. Needless to say, the holy men of the Ulan are almost always Favored Souls, with a small minority of Druids and literally zero clerics.		** I would imagine trade features heavily, possibly fur and hides from the interior. There is a LOT more forest in Fresia than is evident in that map, and so one would expect some sort of timber industry, and maybe even some woodworking industry of some level or the other. On the Gnomish side, Gnomes have all kinds of exotic wares, and as the city is on a major river at the border, one can imagine it being the primary gateway of trade to the rest of Hakan. I also notice there's not a great deal of rugged mountains and other stuff, so probably little in the way of metal working, meaning metal goods are probably highly prized here and especially in the Ulan interior. I can also imagine the Dwarves, who dominate trade in precious metals, might have a small outpost selling silver to the Ulan barbarians, because that place is lousy with lycanthropes and so silver is especially prized there. Depending on the size of the trade, there might also be some contingent of Boat Halflings there, acting as the ferrymen up and down the river in much the same way as the Wydmoor halflings. Depending on the size of the town, there's good reason to have small but significant numbers of most of the goodly races, although it's probably a little too cold for Lizardfolk to live comfortably. Needless to say, the holy men of the Ulan are almost always Favored Souls, with a small minority of Druids and literally zero clerics.

75.64.110.158: /* Region/City Proposal */

2011-04-25T20:55:51Z

Region/City Proposal

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	== Region/City Proposal ==		== Region/City Proposal ==

	Arabelle (Fresia) / East Arabelle (Hakan/smaller)		Arabelle (Fresia) / East Arabelle (Hakan/smaller) (I imagine "East Arabelle" is probably what the humans call it. The Gnomes probably have their own name for it. )

	=== History ===		=== History ===

Mattie: some specific thoughts on names/relations/posts/etc

2011-04-25T04:14:02Z

some specific thoughts on names/relations/posts/etc

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	=== Politics / Government ===		=== Politics / Government ===
	* TODO: Need to figure out how the local duchy is structured on Fresian side
	** Most holdings are held by some manner of hereditary Duke, Arch-Duke, or Prince. There are various combination of titles and ranks, depending on electoral-status, electoral eligibility, etc. Additionally, there are several cities - most of the urban centers, in fact - that are essentially self governing, in the fact they elect local mayors. As the primary engines of what passes for commerce out that way, they pay for this privilege by virtue of substantially higher tax burdens, often a source of strife - illicit and direct.

	* TODO: Need to ~~figure out how~~ the ~~local area is governed~~ on ~~Hakan side~~		==== Arabelle proper ====
	** Gnomes almost universally run the ~~most participatory forms~~ of ~~government on~~ the ~~planet~~, ~~on account~~ of ~~being fiercely liberty loving~~ and ~~generally opinionated~~. ~~Small and medium towns often~~ have ~~what amounts~~ to ~~straight-up direct democracy~~, ~~while at~~ the ~~highest level what passes for~~ the ~~gnomish state is something akin to a parliamentary democracy~~. ~~But, considering~~ the ~~size of Hakan~~ and ~~the generally autonomous outlook of gnomish settlements,~~ Hakan is as ~~much~~ a ~~mindset as~~ a ~~nation~~ -~~> essentially ungovernable except~~ in ~~times~~ of ~~crisis~~, ~~when all gnomekind comes together like no other~~. ~~Unlike other races~~, in ~~times~~ of ~~crisis~~ a ~~gnome need never fear betrayal or double dealing except~~ from the most ~~vile of gnomish outcasts~~. ~~Even in good times~~, ~~violent crimes~~ against ~~gnomes~~ are ~~rare~~.		Arabelle lies in the [[Treulan]] region, named centuries ago for the scattered barbarian tribes that live in its forests to this day. Treulan is ruled by a Prince of the Tetalar family, which has held a seat on the Fresian [[Council of Princes]] since its inception. Over the years, Arabelle has seen many different forms of government but typically includes a city council and mayor.

			As of {{year\|950}}, Arabelle's government is led by the Arabelle Six Family Council working with Mayor [[Jil Hurne]]. Both have been lobbying hard to make Arabelle an independent region reporting directly to the Emperor, fueled by its impressive growth. This is bitterly disliked by the current Prince [[Rer Tetalar]] and his family who already lost prominence among the Council of Princes over the Arabelle/East split in 931/932.

			==== East Arabelle ====
			East Arabelle since its inception has operated as one of the more progressive and experimental governments in [[New Hakan]]. It is typically given fair leeway by the country government as a testbed for new ideas and policies. Many of these new policies have trickled-down into a second-hand progressiveness that affects different cultures in the region, especially their youth.

			As of ~{{year\|950}}, East Arabelle's government includes an elected [[Council of Supervisors]] and an elected mayor, [[Prio Noblood]]. The [[People's Diviner]] role is held by a Church nomination, [[Daitgursto Dorsidhion]], who was confirmed by the Council in {{year\|948}}. Rather than just leveraged for elections, the Council and Mayor make heavy use of the Diviner's magical communions with the people to make their everyday political decisions.

			==== Metulan Trading Post and Pinch Tribes ====

			Just south of Arabelle, is a small settlement frequented by Ulan traders and occasionally delegates from the [[Trio of Metulan]], the elders that hold the most sway with the loose tribes in the area. Little specific information is known about the politics between the [[Pinch Tribes]], but they are known to band together quickly to strike fierce retributions against any Alexian contingents sent into their region. While caravans and traders are permitted, settlers and military excursions are quickly detected and overwhelmed, often with revenge razings of settlements in Fresian or Hakan territory.

	* TODO: Need to figure out tribes/powerbrokers/etc in the Ulan areas		As of {{year\|950}}, there have been many unprovoked Ulan raids of Fresian settlements and Arabelle farming villages. Tensions are high between the civilized lands of The Pinch and the Ulan tribes.
	** Pretty much uncharted, other than religion, and that only sketchily. I imagine that, ~~while~~ there ~~are probably no "cites" as we might know them, there are probably one or two shared~~ settlements ~~that function as centers of trade~~ and ~~interaction from otherwise quarrelsome barbarian types deeper in the interior, probably unknown to the people of the mainland~~. ~~One or more of them might even have religious significance, in order to further enforce~~ the ~~idea~~ of ~~not settling blood feuds~~ and ~~shit there~~.

	=== Economy ===		=== Economy ===
	* TODO: Figure out economy		* TODO: Figure out economy.
	** I would imagine trade features heavily, possibly fur and hides from the interior. There is a LOT more forest in Fresia than is evident in that map, and so one would expect some sort of timber industry, and maybe even some woodworking industry of some level or the other. On the Gnomish side, Gnomes have all kinds of exotic wares, and as the city is on a major river at the border, one can imagine it being the primary gateway of trade to the rest of Hakan. I also notice there's not a great deal of rugged mountains and other stuff, so probably little in the way of metal working, meaning metal goods are probably highly prized here and especially in the Ulan interior. I can also imagine the Dwarves, who dominate trade in precious metals, might have a small outpost selling silver to the Ulan barbarians, because that place is lousy with lycanthropes and so silver is especially prized there. Depending on the size of the trade, there might also be some contingent of Boat Halflings there, acting as the ferrymen up and down the river in much the same way as the Wydmoor halflings. Depending on the size of the town, there's good reason to have small but significant numbers of most of the goodly races, although it's probably a little too cold for Lizardfolk to live comfortably.		** East Arabelle has an up-and-coming gambling house, Providence Cart. Due to its success, a second is in the planning stages.
			** Sale of Darkwood has been growing considerably, as a previously unknown Darkwood Forest in southern Fresia has been discovered by a major guild. Its whereabouts are a closely guarded secret, but it's created a bit of a goldrush in south/central Fresia to find more hidden groves. The crafted results from the darkwood and the raw mineral itself further adds to the trade boom growing in the area.
			** I would imagine trade features heavily, possibly fur and hides from the interior. There is a LOT more forest in Fresia than is evident in that map, and so one would expect some sort of timber industry, and maybe even some woodworking industry of some level or the other. On the Gnomish side, Gnomes have all kinds of exotic wares, and as the city is on a major river at the border, one can imagine it being the primary gateway of trade to the rest of Hakan. I also notice there's not a great deal of rugged mountains and other stuff, so probably little in the way of metal working, meaning metal goods are probably highly prized here and especially in the Ulan interior. I can also imagine the Dwarves, who dominate trade in precious metals, might have a small outpost selling silver to the Ulan barbarians, because that place is lousy with lycanthropes and so silver is especially prized there. Depending on the size of the trade, there might also be some contingent of Boat Halflings there, acting as the ferrymen up and down the river in much the same way as the Wydmoor halflings. Depending on the size of the town, there's good reason to have small but significant numbers of most of the goodly races, although it's probably a little too cold for Lizardfolk to live comfortably. Needless to say, the holy men of the Ulan are almost always Favored Souls, with a small minority of Druids and literally zero clerics.

	~~Needless to say~~, ~~the holy men of the Ulan are almost always Favored Souls~~, ~~with a small minority of Druids and literally zero clerics~~.		=== Maps ===
			* TODO: Fix the bridges on this map, landmarks, etc, etc
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Detarame: /* History */

2011-04-21T20:53:39Z

History

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	** Relations between Arabelle and East Arabelle are better than ever, though-- the establishment of East Arabelle dramatically increased Hakan trade in the area, as Gnomes avoided trade in this region due to the punishing taxation. The increased contact with the outside since then has greatly benefited the entire region.		** Relations between Arabelle and East Arabelle are better than ever, though-- the establishment of East Arabelle dramatically increased Hakan trade in the area, as Gnomes avoided trade in this region due to the punishing taxation. The increased contact with the outside since then has greatly benefited the entire region.
	*** This development has not been met kindly by the natives of the Ulan, who have come to see the growth of the settlements as an encroachment on their domain; every year Alexandrian trappers, gatherers, and lumberjacks penetrate deeper into the forest and in greater numbers.		*** This development has not been met kindly by the natives of the Ulan, who have come to see the growth of the settlements as an encroachment on their domain; every year Alexandrian trappers, gatherers, and lumberjacks penetrate deeper into the forest and in greater numbers.
	*** In recent years, raids in the ~~area~~ have become more common - including the recent destruction of an ancient Gnomish monastic library - leading to a high demand for Alexandrian mercenaries.		*** In recent years, raids around the periphery have become more common - including the recent destruction of an ancient but isolated Gnomish monastic library - leading to a high demand for Alexandrian mercenaries.
	* The region and city gained its name as the locals believe [[Mythrian Arabelle]]'s family/relatives hailed from there.		* The region and city gained its name as the locals believe [[Mythrian Arabelle]]'s family/relatives hailed from there.
	** This is all entwined in Fresia's (quite passionately held) claim that [[Tragidore]] is from central/southern Fresia. Since Sterros was from central Fresia, and he eventually was the ward of Mythrian from Tragidore, everyone in these parts believe the Tragidore holy site is ''(wherever people say it is in Fresia)''.		** This is all entwined in Fresia's (quite passionately held) claim that [[Tragidore]] is from central/southern Fresia. Since Sterros was from central Fresia, and he eventually was the ward of Mythrian from Tragidore, everyone in these parts believe the Tragidore holy site is ''(wherever people say it is in Fresia)''.