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2025-11-12T03:07:28Z

Populations

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	* Larendale (Commontongue) has a population of 3400. It is on the southwestern coast of Summerset Downs and Sapphire Bight. The town is surrounded by many livestock ranches and pastures. The town has a significant animal product industry (especially wool and leather) as well as a respectable fishing industry. The town is famous for maintaining an ancient art of song-herding, where loud melodic calls are used to guide flocks. A seasonable competition for the art is held every spring.		* Larendale (Commontongue) has a population of 3400. It is on the southwestern coast of Summerset Downs and Sapphire Bight. The town is surrounded by many livestock ranches and pastures. The town has a significant animal product industry (especially wool and leather) as well as a respectable fishing industry. The town is famous for maintaining an ancient art of song-herding, where loud melodic calls are used to guide flocks. A seasonable competition for the art is held every spring.
	* Cailbraith {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈkeɪlbreɪθ\|ˈkeɪlbreɪθ\|freckled wedge, a mottled building stone}} has a population of 29300. It is on the east coast of The Haldbrook and the Ruby Passage. Called the City of Ink and Thread, the city is famous for producing some of the most skilled scribes, authors, poets and weavers in The Isles. The term Inklines is used for generational calligrapher guilds. It has a fishing industry and is surrounded by many small farming villages.		* Cailbraith {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈkeɪlbreɪθ\|ˈkeɪlbreɪθ\|freckled wedge, a mottled building stone}} has a population of 29300. It is on the east coast of The Haldbrook and the Ruby Passage. Called the City of Ink and Thread, the city is famous for producing some of the most skilled scribes, authors, poets and weavers in The Isles. The term Inklines is used for generational calligrapher guilds. It has a fishing industry and is surrounded by many small farming villages.
			* Northreach Road connects Wrenford with Vistrene. It is a winding country road that skirts the northern coast and cuts through open fields. The halfway point has a watchtower called The Lantern by locals, for its high beacon. It is manned by guard rotations from both villages.
			* Eastguard Road connects Vistrene with Cailbraith. This road hugs the eastern coast with broad views of the beaches and sea. Its name comes from its use as a patrol against raiders in ancient days. It has three towers along its length, but only the middle one is manned in modern day.
			* Barrowtrace Way connects Cailbraith with Lavenham. This road starts on the east coast, but soon turns inland toward Slipwood. It passes a series of overgrown barrows and standing stone courts. Local folklore says you should never speak while passing the barrows and courts, especially at night.
			* Hollowcross Road connects Lavenham with Larendale. This road passes through the Slipwood before winding across the pastures of Summerset Downs. In spring, pig herders lead their flocks to the forest to find truffles.

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2025-11-12T02:36:00Z

The Needle of Sarn

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	==The Needle of Sarn==		==The Needle of Sarn==

	A white stone tower stands on the southern shores of ~~''Thunderwake~~ Lake''. It is named ''The Needle of Sarn'', though there is little agreement about who Sarn was, other than an ancient magic wielder of some kind. The current inhabitant of The Needle is Ulvin of the Eyes, a mad [[Arcanist]] who locals say can see everything that happens on the island. Farmers swear that they have seen him on the balconies of the tower, and that he casts no shadow.		A white stone tower stands on the southern shores of Wrenhollow Lake. It is named The Needle of Sarn, though there is little agreement about who Sarn was, other than an ancient magic wielder of some kind. The current inhabitant of The Needle is Ulvin of the Eyes, a mad [[Arcanist]] who locals say can see everything that happens on the island. Farmers swear that they have seen him on the balconies of the tower, and that he casts no shadow.

Sc admin: /* The Witness */

2025-11-12T02:34:36Z

The Witness

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	==The Witness==		==The Witness==

	Standing on the central western shores of Rothlene is a massive (20+ m) quartzite statue of a man. Its origins are lost to history, and so it goes by many names, expressing the many myths and legends around its origin. Its names include:		Standing on the central western shores of Rothlene, in Rothkaar, is a massive (20+ m) quartzite statue of a man. Its origins are lost to history, and so it goes by many names, expressing the many myths and legends around its origin. Its names include:

	* ''The Witherking'': Said to be a tyrant pirate king who ruled with such cruelty that even the land rejects his image.		* ''The Witherking'': Said to be a tyrant pirate king who ruled with such cruelty that even the land rejects his image.

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2025-11-12T02:31:38Z

Populations

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	=Populations=		=Populations=

	Rothlene has a population of ~~24900~~, across 1 city, 1 town, and 3 villages. High quality roads connect all of the settlements.		Rothlene has a population of 34900, across 1 city, 1 town, and 3 villages. High quality roads connect all of the settlements.

			* Wrenford (Commontongue) has a population of 700. It is on the northern shore of Wrenhollow Lake, on the mouth of Haldrun River. It is surrounded by smaller farming villages and has both fishing and shipping industries, sending agricultural products down the Holdrun and off the island. The village is famous for a sourdough bread with an herby tang, made from lakeweed, that they eat with every meal.
			* Vistrene {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˈvɪstrin\|ˈvɪstrin\|land view}} has a population of 900. It is located on the northeast coast of The Haldbrook and the Ruby Passage. It is surrounded by many smaller farming villages, and has a prosperous fishing industry. The local villagers observe the traditional celebrate dawn of The Long Day with the Sunwatch Festival, believing it brings luck for the year.
			* Lavenham {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈlævɪnɛm\|ˈlævɪnɛm\|Lafa's village}} has a population of 600. It is located on the eastern edge of Slipwood. The village has tons of wooden disks with abstract faces carved into them hanging by strings from the eaves, trees, and other, which locals call "The Watching Wood". Originally a superstitious warding off of spirits, locals now find it to be a charming craft. Visitors often find it creepy.
			* Larendale (Commontongue) has a population of 3400. It is on the southwestern coast of Summerset Downs and Sapphire Bight. The town is surrounded by many livestock ranches and pastures. The town has a significant animal product industry (especially wool and leather) as well as a respectable fishing industry. The town is famous for maintaining an ancient art of song-herding, where loud melodic calls are used to guide flocks. A seasonable competition for the art is held every spring.
			* Cailbraith {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈkeɪlbreɪθ\|ˈkeɪlbreɪθ\|freckled wedge, a mottled building stone}} has a population of 29300. It is on the east coast of The Haldbrook and the Ruby Passage. Called the City of Ink and Thread, the city is famous for producing some of the most skilled scribes, authors, poets and weavers in The Isles. The term Inklines is used for generational calligrapher guilds. It has a fishing industry and is surrounded by many small farming villages.

	=Geography=		=Geography=

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2025-11-11T17:33:48Z

Geography

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	* The northern plains are called The Haldbrook {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈhɔldbrʊk\|ˈhɔldbrʊk\|hearth}}, and is covered in dense vegetable farmland.		* The northern plains are called The Haldbrook {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈhɔldbrʊk\|ˈhɔldbrʊk\|hearth}}, and is covered in dense vegetable farmland.
	** The large lake in The Haldbrook is called Wrenhollow Lake (Commontongue). The river that connects it to the sea is called Haldrun {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈhɔldrʌn\|ˈhɔldrʌn\|hearth}}		** The large lake in The Haldbrook is called Wrenhollow Lake (Commontongue).
			** The river that connects it to the sea is called Haldrun {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈhɔldrʌn\|ˈhɔldrʌn\|hearth}}
	* The western badlands area is called Rothkaar {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈrɔθkɑr\|ˈrɔθkɑr\|root breaker}}. It is a cracked, dry bed of silt leading to an ashy shore.		* The western badlands area is called Rothkaar {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈrɔθkɑr\|ˈrɔθkɑr\|root breaker}}. It is a cracked, dry bed of silt leading to an ashy shore.
	* In central eastern Rothlene there is a small forest called Slipwood (Commontongue). It is named for the slippery bark caused by smooth sycamore trees and significant nightly fog.		* In central eastern Rothlene there is a small forest called Slipwood (Commontongue). It is named for the slippery bark caused by smooth sycamore trees and significant nightly fog.

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2025-11-11T17:33:30Z

Geography

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	* The northern plains are called The Haldbrook {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈhɔldbrʊk\|ˈhɔldbrʊk\|hearth}}, and is covered in dense vegetable farmland.		* The northern plains are called The Haldbrook {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈhɔldbrʊk\|ˈhɔldbrʊk\|hearth}}, and is covered in dense vegetable farmland.
			** The large lake in The Haldbrook is called Wrenhollow Lake (Commontongue). The river that connects it to the sea is called Haldrun {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈhɔldrʌn\|ˈhɔldrʌn\|hearth}}
	* The western badlands area is called Rothkaar {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈrɔθkɑr\|ˈrɔθkɑr\|root breaker}}. It is a cracked, dry bed of silt leading to an ashy shore.		* The western badlands area is called Rothkaar {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈrɔθkɑr\|ˈrɔθkɑr\|root breaker}}. It is a cracked, dry bed of silt leading to an ashy shore.
	* In central eastern Rothlene there is a small forest called Slipwood (Commontongue). It is named for the slippery bark caused by smooth sycamore trees and significant nightly fog.		* In central eastern Rothlene there is a small forest called Slipwood (Commontongue). It is named for the slippery bark caused by smooth sycamore trees and significant nightly fog.

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2025-11-11T17:03:47Z

Geography

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	* In central eastern Rothlene there is a small forest called Slipwood (Commontongue). It is named for the slippery bark caused by smooth sycamore trees and significant nightly fog.		* In central eastern Rothlene there is a small forest called Slipwood (Commontongue). It is named for the slippery bark caused by smooth sycamore trees and significant nightly fog.
	* The southern plains of the island are called Summerset Downs. This region is primarily cultivated as pasture land for livestock.		* The southern plains of the island are called Summerset Downs. This region is primarily cultivated as pasture land for livestock.
	* On the southern tip of the island is Saint ~~Tobian~~ Bog, more commonly shortened to Heiltobog {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈheɪltoʊˌbɑɡ\|ˈheɪltoʊˌbɑɡ\|holy}}.		* On the southern tip of the island is Saint Tabian Bog, more commonly shortened to Heiltobog {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈheɪltoʊˌbɑɡ\|ˈheɪltoʊˌbɑɡ\|holy}}.
			* A large islet is off the west coast of Rothlene, called Brasklene {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈbræsklin\|ˈbræsklin\|land of Brask}}. It is a beautiful islet with lush greenery.

	=Economy=		=Economy=

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2025-11-11T17:01:07Z

Geography

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	Rothlene is entirely flat land, with rich, fertile soil in most of it.		Rothlene is entirely flat land, with rich, fertile soil in most of it.

	* The northern plains are called The Haldbrook {{lang\|Nortongue\|~~ˈhɔlbrbrʊk~~\|~~ˈhɔlbrbrʊk~~\|hearth}}, and is covered in dense vegetable farmland.		* The northern plains are called The Haldbrook {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈhɔldbrʊk\|ˈhɔldbrʊk\|hearth}}, and is covered in dense vegetable farmland.
	* The western badlands area is called Rothkaar {{lang\|Nortongue\|~~ˈhɔlbrbrʊk~~\|~~ˈhɔlbrbrʊk~~\|~~hearth~~}}		* The western badlands area is called Rothkaar {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈrɔθkɑr\|ˈrɔθkɑr\|root breaker}}. It is a cracked, dry bed of silt leading to an ashy shore.
			* In central eastern Rothlene there is a small forest called Slipwood (Commontongue). It is named for the slippery bark caused by smooth sycamore trees and significant nightly fog.
			* The southern plains of the island are called Summerset Downs. This region is primarily cultivated as pasture land for livestock.
			* On the southern tip of the island is Saint Tobian Bog, more commonly shortened to Heiltobog {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈheɪltoʊˌbɑɡ\|ˈheɪltoʊˌbɑɡ\|holy}}.

	=Economy=		=Economy=

Sc admin: /* Overview */

2025-11-11T16:21:58Z

Overview

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	=Overview=		=Overview=

	Rothlene ~~([[~~Nortongue~~]] \~~ˈrɔθlin\) is named for its short but strong river. Lore about Rothlene is thorough and accurate. It is highly civilized, well mapped, and studied by scholars and historians. It's two biggest mysteries are ''The Witness'' and ''The Needle''.		Rothlene {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈrɔθlin\|ˈrɔθlin\|root land}} is named for its short but strong river. Lore about Rothlene is thorough and accurate. It is highly civilized, well mapped, and studied by scholars and historians. It's two biggest mysteries are ''The Witness'' and ''The Needle''.

	=History=		=History=

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2025-11-11T16:21:27Z

Geography

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	=Geography=		=Geography=

	Rothlene is entirely flat land, with rich soil in most of it. ~~There~~ is ~~a lake~~ in ~~the northern center of the island~~. ~~It is fed by a powerful spring, but is heavily polluted by magic from~~ The ~~Needle. It leads to the Topaz Reach through a short but incredibly powerful river. In the~~ western ~~center of the island~~ is ~~a patch of dry, brittle loess. A strip of forest lines the middle of the island. The southern tip of the island is a small marsh.~~		Rothlene is entirely flat land, with rich, fertile soil in most of it.

			* The northern plains are called The Haldbrook {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈhɔlbrbrʊk\|ˈhɔlbrbrʊk\|hearth}}, and is covered in dense vegetable farmland.
			* The western badlands area is called Rothkaar {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈhɔlbrbrʊk\|ˈhɔlbrbrʊk\|hearth}}

	=Economy=		=Economy=