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Leadership: Duke Yuthelmag the Hobbled rules by rightof his seniority in an unbroken dynasty of city lordsdating back to the original migration.

Reasons to come here: Irenstos is a centre of trade for

the entire island and houses a substantial Pamaltelan population.

JalanswalThe arch-conservative citizens of Jalanswal takeoverweening pride in the ancient, royal Seshnegi blood owing through their veins. They cling to Seshnegi ways

and eagerly clasp new arrivals from Seshnela to their collective bosom. Imperial ofcials cluster here, as thecity is the current Arch-Ducal seat.

Leadership: Arch-Duke Norlantos.

Reasons to come here: To do business with imperialofcials.

New Frowal New Frowal clings to its status as the rst Seshnegi-settled city, despite its eclipse in wealth, knowledge and

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Emperor Ilotos’ Palace, Seshnela

Shenilstos

This Slontan city maintains an old rivalry with Irenstosover trading territory. Where the Irensti sought toassimilate with the Jrusteli, the Shenilstosites stuck to their

barbarian faith. Their dedication lasted until the miracleof the Abiding Book , at which point they converted ingreat numbers. Imbued with the unique fervour of freshconverts, they formed the core of the Rightness Army. TheOrder of the New Iron Staff headquarters here, wieldingthe Malkioni magic of smiting and retribution.

Leadership: The implacable Duke Sableros commandsan elite unit of the Rightness Army.

Reasons to come here: Dealings with the RightnessCrusade invariably lead to Shenilstos.

S e s h n e l a Seshnela is the heart of the God Learner Empire. It stood as a beacon of civilisation even during the Darkness.It owered early in the First Age, onlyto be subjugated by Arkat’s StygianEmpire in the era’s fading years.Refugees from Seshnela founded thefabulous cities of Jrusteli, liberatingtheir homeland from the Stygians manygenerations later. Since then Seshnelarapidly entered a golden age, leadingan Empire dedicated to trade, conquest

and sorcerous inquiry.

Its capital, Frowal , sends soaring spiresof bizarre God Learner architecturehigh into its sky. Its sunsets are brighter

and more colourful than anywhere else in the world. No blue is deeper than that of its fragrant summer skies. Illweather scarcely troubles its shores. The Imperial Palacesits on a hillside overlooking the city, folding out in twosections resembling the Abiding Book . Other cities of

nearly equivalent splendour include:

D Arkwal , a city of warriors. Built around a black fortress established by Arkat during his war of liberation against Gbaji, it served as a capital duringthe Stygian dominance of Seshnela. Ruined duringthe Jrusteli liberation, it has been reconstructed asa garrison town. Mercenaries ock here seeking

places in the Empire’s various foreign legions. Ittolerates a high degree of disorder from high-spirited troublemakers and serves as a gathering place for war bands in need of fresh blood.

D Damolsten , named for its founder, a First Age hero.Its most famous landmark is the Hanging Tower,which descends from above instead of ascendingfrom the ground (Brithini sneer that it is but a paleimitation of the original, found in their capitalcity). Indentured Mostali, their wills sapped by theUnbendable Staff of Damolstan, toil on behalf of wealthy Seshnegi masters.

D Estan , a university town reinvigorated by the God Learners. The last few years it has been plagued byintermittent rains of squid and octopi, surely theresult of an experiment gone wrong.

Svalwal, The Shattered City Destroyed in a 665 tidal wave sent by theWaertagi, the city of Svalwal remains a swamped and shattered ruin. Hostile marine spirits roamits sunken, canal-like streets, preventing attemptsat resettlement. Adventurers report a highconcentration of runes here, particularly Water runes.

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D Genertsket , the wealthiest port of Seshnela, whichmakes it extraordinarily rich. Its courtiers advocate

a program of peace and prosperity, opposing theexcesses of God Learners and Rightness Army alike.They are in political decline now, having lost theEmperor’s goodwill by trying to counsel him againstthe Ducal Wars.

D Hrestolket , a vibrant settlement celebrating freethinking and sorcerous innovation. Castigated byconservatives as Heresy City, its cathedral containsmany relics of its namesake, the Great ProphetHrestol.

D Laurmal , a settlement dedicated to trade and craftsmanship. Its Ironworkers Guild has mastered the art of working that difcult metal, making

weapons and implements in demand throughout theworld. Despite their brother’s mistreatment in thecity of Damolsten, Mostali come here to trade withthe Seshnegi. Delegations from both cities clash atthe imperial court over relations with the dwarfs.

D Neleswal , a thriving port. Its Duke, Nelos V,encourages cultural expression, attracting the world’s

best actors and dancers to perform at lavish masquesheld at his estates. Pilgrims ock to Neleswal’simposing cathedral, where ornate reliquaries displaythe bones of the city’s founders.

D Orphalsket , a port on the mouth of the Irier River.It boasts three marketplaces, the most fabulous of which, the Banquet of the Gods, is accessible only

by dispensation of the Emperor. There the dukesand nobles of Seshnela stroll from booth to booth,dining on incredible magical foodstuffs. Some aremerely augmented by culinary Sorcery but others arethe spoils of Other Side raids or made with recipesliberated from various heathen hearth gods.

D Pasos , a south coast seaport. Its religious ordersare known for their austerity and resistance to the

primacy of the God Learner sorcerers. The Duke of Pasos, an impatient man named Ilondin, must forever mollify its popular religious leaders. The most

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One large yellow eye sits atop a gasping, snaggletoothed mouth, both planted in the middle of the creature’s torso.Armed with gigantic composite bows, they hunt the spiritcreature known as the mountain mammoth.

RathorelaThe Rathori Bear People, a nomadic hsunchen tribe, prowl this coniferous forest under the protection of their Great Spirit, the White Bear. It allows them to remainactive even when the winter sends other animals toslumber underground. Their other gift, a longbow thatcan shoot an arrow through the trunk of a thick tree,comes from their aldryami allies from the land of Erigia.The elfs climb under the earth into protective seed podswhen winter envelops the land.

Reasons to come here: When the snow hides their food supply, the Rathori take prisoners from Charg and the

Janube to exchange for cows and pigs. The locals hireadventurers to drive them off.

TastalorThis tundra zone is sparsely inhabited and then only

by hsunchen. The Uncoling reindeer people drive their

Rathori Bear Shaman