Vyrlorn

Vyrlorn is a town located within the Holy Kingdom of Staslov. The town is home to around 130 people (13 players). It was among the last settlements to be founded on the island of Mīkh'ōth upon the arrival of the Ecclesian migratory fleet.
== History ==
=== Early history ===
Vyrlorn was first settled by the Ecclesians after a nobleman of Staslov invited them to the island. Upon their arrival, the leader's of the fleet, House Phoenix, changed their name to House Blackthorn, after the Blackthorn Bastion they left behind in Rathnir, and its three remaining members became the Lords of Vyrlorn, ruling the town collectively as an oligarchy. Autumn the Architect, with the help of Ecclesian workers, would then construct on a nearby hill the Blackthorn manor, which would become the home of House of Blackthorn.
=== Conflict with natives ===
Very little is known about the original inhabitants of the province now known as Vyrlorn, but what little records exist describe them as twisted and deformed" with "skin like charcoal" and some having three or more eyes. Skirmishes between them and the Ecclesian settlers began within the first days of landfall.
The Ecclesian settlers called these natives the Raviners, as all of them without exception lived either at the mouth of the nearby ravine in camps, or withing caves carved into its walls. Sources claim that every night the Raviners could be seen casting gold, diamonds, and on occasion even people into its maw.
By the end of the first winter, all of the Raviners had been killed by the Ecclesian, after a number of retaliatory pogroms. However, in the immediate aftermath, reports tell of a "dark oozing miasma" infesting the land around Vyrlorn, as well as outbreaks of plague and what is only described as "strange behavior" among members of the populace. By the time that construction began on the Cathedral however, these reports had ceased.
Legends say that Ambros himself used the blinding light of his holy flame to wash out the shadows that tainted the lands of his chosen people, but the specifics of this event, and whether is occurred at all, are heavily disputed.
=== Construction of the Cathedral ===
In the year 8 VE, Autumn the Architect of House Blackthorn laid out plans for his most most ambitious project yet: a massive Ambrion cathedral that would dwarf the size of the Cathedral of Alerre. Brave Ambrion miners would go on dangerous expeditions into the Nether to collect the black stone needed, while others would venture in caves deep below the earth to gather deepslate. By the year 12 VE, construction on the Cathedral of Vyrlorn had begun.
Ambrion masons under the direction of Autumn would work day and night to construct its arches, with wood workers laying the floor boards and glass artisans installing its large panes. Construction would be completed in three phases. In the first phase the foundations and and arches would be completed. In the second phase, the roof was constructed, pews and the altar had been installed within the interior, and work had begun on the central tower. By this time, as the interior was complete, Ambrion processions had already begun to be held within the cathedral, including the wedding of Leaf Blackthorn to Danye Astaseul. The third phase was focused entirely around the the completion of the central tower.
By the year 33 VE, the final stone was laid upon the top of the tower, and the cathedral was complete. Autumn named the cathedral after the Ambrion archangel of winter.
== Architecture ==
=== Cathedral ===
The Cathedral is the largest and most prominent build in Vyrlorn, visible from many kilometers away. It is said to have a dominating, even foreboding presence in the town, with its gothic arches and spires stretching far above one's head. Ambrion sermons are held at the church regularly, with the majority of the Vyrlorni population usually in attendance. Feasts are held at the cathedral during holidays, and weddings between nobles have been known to be held on occasion.
=== Blackthorn Manor ===
While off limits to outsiders, the Blackthorn manor, while dwarfed by the cathedral, is among the most aesthetically pleasing residences in all of Staslov, more so than even that of it's royal house. Visitors may be allowed to tour the residence upon requesting one from House Blackthorn, though very few requests have ever been accepted.
=== Arch of Triumph ===
Located at the mouth of Caelin cave stands the Arch of Triumph, built in 30 VE, in commemoration to the Battle of Bazeth. The foundation of the arch itself is made of quartz, and atop it lies a layer of gilded stone, capped with a blue and black stone roof, built in the Vyrlorni aesthetic. Visitors may pass through it by boat into Caelin cave to explore its interior.