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Rynholm

The **Tsardom of Rynholm** (Rynhian: *Rinostrovky Tsarstvo*) is an Oshern island nation east of Dernland and Rannikko. It is ruled by a tsar, currently Ulvar II. It previously held dominion over Rannikko until the Rannik Independence War (2399-2406).

Whilst in communion with the Rector of the Orthodox Communion, the Archon of Rynholm (also known as the Patriarch of Rynholm) acts with a degree of autonomy to appease the Tsar after the Dernish king broke ties. As well as the state religion of Orthodox Trinalism, the island of Duraksk is primarily Amari. Amaris are prevalent elsewhere in the country as well, making up about 15% of the population.

## History

### Early History

During the time of the Antian Empire, the archipelago now home to Rynholm was inhabited by a people known as the Volidae.

## Geography

### Physical Geography

The Rynhian archipelago is composed of the islands of Velikya, Sumerkiya, Zelenya, and Duraksk; as well as the Votsochepi Island chain that extends toward Yanam.

### Administrative Divisions

For administration, Rynholm is divided (as of 2446) into 7 Governorates (*Guberniyas*), 3 Grand Principalities, 1 Emirate, 1 Viceroyalty, and 1 Imperial Territory.

These are subdivided into a total of 244 Oblasts, Volosts and Provinces (Provintsiyas). Whilst Oblasts are run by a local appointed/elected administrator, Volosts are administered by a hereditary nobleman, and Provinces are home to the many minority peoples of the Tsardom.

## Demographics

### Ethnic Groups

Rynholm is a multi-ethnic Empire dominated by the Rynhian peoples. It is also home to a plethora of other peoples.

### Religion

Rynholm's state religion is Orthodox Trinalism. Due to an agreement between the Tsardom and the Rector, the Tsar is allowed to nominate and dismiss the Patriarch of Rynholm. Whilst the Patriarchate still falls under the Rector's purview, the Patriarch is extended jurisdiction over Rynhian congregations across Tannos and the Union. All religions are freely professed, except "heretical sects" of Trinalism, which are seen as an affront to the Patriarch and Tsar.

The breakdown of religions is as follows (only as an estimate):

## Government

Since its foundation, Rynholm has been an absolutist monarchy but with a strong decentralised system underneath. Each of the divisions have many autonomous powers (with the Grand Principalities and Emirate maintaining small standing armies).

### Tsar

With the union of the Grand Principalities of Rinostrov and Veligrod under Urov II, the majority of Velikya was declared the Kingdom of Rynholm (*Rinostrov* in Rynhian) by Rector Emerus XV in 900. Whilst the Kingdom has not existed continuously across all the islands, the office of Tsar of Rynholm is agreed to descend from this proclamation. The current Tsar, Ulvar II of the House of Koskov, has been in power since 2420, taking the throne aged 9. He is the third Koskov Tsar, who took over from the House of Anta, who ruled for 650 years.
Padfoot Rifle

The **Summerwood 2496 Rolling Block Rifle**, commonly called the **"Padfoot" Rifle**, is a breech-loading rifle that has been produced since 2496 by the Summerwood Arms Company. The action is extremely strong, allowing for better range than the Lefford-Maston Rifle. It was adopted as the sharpshooter's rifle for the Union Army.
Mutations

A **Mutation** is a game mechanic that arises from the player having a radiation stat higher than 25. There are currently four different types of mutation, each affecting the player's physical appearance and their abilities, both with their own unique skin colour, benefits, and drawbacks.

## Types

 **Advantages** | * Does not get illness or radiation from consumables
* Gains health at 1% per hour
* Never attacked by mutants
* Gains 25% health from drinking water
 **Disadvantages** | * Loses health at 1% per hour
* Loses 2% health from consuming items that normally give radiation or illness
* 10% lower max health
* Cannot use ranged weapons

What mutation the player receives appears to be random.

While the player as any one of the mutations, all of their stats will be in effect until the mutation is removed. It is not possible to have more than one mutation at once. To gain a different mutation, the player will have to remove the previous one then be re-exposed to more radiation.

## Removal

Mutations can be removed in two ways:

The easiest and most commonly-used method is with a Shower, built at the crafting table. The Shower requires 2 Anti-Rads and 3 Water per use.

The alternate method is to use a tool kit to craft a "Remove Mutation." This requires a Level 2 Handyman perk, and is the only way to remove a mutation when the player cannot make or access a shower, such as on "The Wanderer" difficulty.

Level-ups do not remove a mutation as they do for health, hunger, thirst, radiation, or illness stats.
Yearling Gunsmiths

**Yearling Gunsmiths** (officially **Yearling & Sons Gunsmithing Company**) is a firearms manufacturer, founded in 2421 by Samwin T Yearling. Yearling is known for the engineering, production, and marketing of firearms, most especially handguns and civilian small arms. Yearling's earliest designs played a major role in the popularisation of the revolver and the shift away from earlier single-shot pistols. Although Samwin T Yearling did not invent the revolver concept, his designs resulted in the first very successful ones.

## Firearms

### Revolvers

* Yearling RAP (2423), earliest attempt at a revolver by Yearling
* Yearling Light Revolver (2461), popular civilian revolver
* Yearling Single Action Officer (2474), standard issue Union Army revolver
* Kulfman Special Agent (2478), standard-issue sidearm of Cazadore Agents
* Yearling Frontiersman (2485), civilian version of the SAO
* Yearling Single Action Marine (2492), improved lighter-framed SAO designed for the Union Navy and Marines

### Rifles

* Yearling-Alderman Rifle (2428), early breech-loading rifle
* Yearling Carbine Revolver (2432), .38 double-action revolving rifle
* Yearling Varmint (2466), small-calibre pump-action rifle

### Shotguns

* Yearling Homesteader (2439), single-barrel 20ga shotgun
* Yearling Fraternal (2444), double-barrelled successor of the Homesteader
* Yearling-Peregrine Repeating Shotgun (2452), leaver-action 20ga shotgun
Mazzi-Settuno

The **Grand Duchy of Mazzi-Settuno** is one of the Laureal states, along with Laconi, Beagrostino, and Collenia. Originally two separate duchies - they were unified through marriage 65 years ago when the Duke of Mazzi (Aldo III) and the Duchess of Settuno (Mattela I) married in 2433. Their only son, Aldo succeeded his parents in 2455 (Mazzi) and 2461 (Settuno) - he then announced the permanent union of the two duchies as the Grand Duchy of Mazzi-Settuno, declaring himself Grand Duke Aldo IV & I. It is currently ruled by his eldest son, the second Grand Duke, Ferrinado II & VI.
Summerwood Arms Company

The **Summerwood Arms Company** is a firearms manufacturer, founded in 2383 by Arlan Summerwood. The company has been the primary supplier of small arms to the Union Army, as well as some Tannoan militaries.

It is based in the city of Marcherburg, Rymark with an additional factory in White City, Ardevan.

## Firearms

* Summerwood 2403 Infantry Rifled Musket (2403-2422), infantry rifle during the 1st and 2nd Buff Wars
* Thoxton Rifle (2420-2452), first mass-produced breech-loading rifle
* Summerwood "Peregrine" Repeating Infantry Rifle (2439-2478), company's first lever-action rifle - limited use by the army 2440-2451
* Summerwood 2455 Breech Rifle (2456-2472)
* Summerwood 2471 "Western" Repeating Rifle (2471-present), most popular civilian rifle
* Lefford "Potshot" Breech Rifle (2475-2490), army's sharpshooter rifle - being phased out by the '96 Padfoot
* Lefford-Maston "Trapdoor" Rifle (2487-present), current Union Army infantry rifle
* Maston-Coe 2488 "Cavalier" Carbine (2488-present), current Union Army cavalry carbine - adapted from the Western Repeater
* Summerwood 2496 "Padfoot" Rolling Block Rifle (2496-present), new sharpshooter rifle
Unseelie

The **Unseelie** are a group of an elder race, of the same or similar ilk to the Archfey of the Alevarian pantheon.

Human-looking they are seemingly immortal, requiring changing their faces every 50 years or so (though some, including Blanche Abignale, keep the same look).

## Known Unseelie

* Blanche Abignale
* Horned King (exiled)
* Madame Scratch
* Mistress (exiled)
* Monsieur Menois
Alden-Maxim Marcher, 8th Duke of Suthermark

**Alden-Maxim, 8th Duke of Suthermark**, was the husband of Queen Edane II of Medland.

## Biography

### Early Life & Military Career

Alden-Maxim, or Ammy to friends and family, was born to Toban Marcher, the eldest son of the 7th Duke of Suthermark. He was born in the family home of Marcher Castle. His father died when he was only two years old and he became heir to his grandfather's titles. After being educated at the Haver School, he joined the Royal Meddish Army in 2332, aged 19. During the First Bychan Uprising in 2338, he served with distinction at the Battle of Hecon Field. After the conflict, Alden-Maxim was made briefly made Minister of War after joining the House of Peers in 2342.

### Succession Crisis

Upon the death of King Dannock IV, there was concern over the future of crown. Dannock had only one child: a daughter, who succeeded him as Queen Edane II. Her heir presumptive at the time of her accession to the throne was her cousin-once-removed, Grand Duke Ludewik II of Kurton. It was decided that the queen needed to marry urgently and wisely to ensure that a personal union was avoided.

The Queen had briefly met Lord Suthermark during the Victory Ball after the Bychan Uprising. She had found him pleasant, if a little aloof. The Duke himself had considered himself a military man first and had not considered marriage to be a priority, intending to leave the Dukedom to his cousin upon his death. However, after being approached by the Chief Minister, Sir Toban Currell, about proposing marriage he saw a way to progress the military might of the army he felt so strongly for.

### Consort and Regency

The Queen and Duke were married in late 2350. The Duke refused the title of Prince Consort, preferring to use his own dukedom or rank of Major-General (later Field Marshal).

By 2352, she had given birth to a son and heir: Alden, Prince of Unster. This son was followed by a second nearly two years later. However, tragedy struck as the Queen took ill, and eventually died of a fever a few weeks after the birth of their second son, Prince Maxim.

The death of the Queen shocked the nation. However succession was not a concern and the young Prince of Unster was named Alden VII. Alden-Maxim, as his father and a competent leader, was named Regent.

   The Duke used his regency powers extensively, nearly ruling the Kingdom with absolute power. As a national hero, public support was on his side. He established numerous colonial efforts and increased the power of the military.

In 2370, Alden VII reached his majority and his father stepped down, officially, as the Regent. However Alden-Maxim was a popular figure still, and his son kept his father's close counsel until he died in 2380 at the age of 67.
Weight

**Weight** is a game mechanic restricting how much the player can have at camp or carry around while searching outside of camp. Weight capacity can be upgraded, allowing more numerous and more heavy items to be stored/carried at a time.

## Mechanics

The three things affected by weight are:

* Backpack: how much the player can carry when not using the camper van
* Camper van: how much the player can carry when using the camper van
* Camp: how much the camp can carry while the player is out

When the player, either using just the backpack or travelling in the camper van, has too much weight, they will be "over-encumbered". While over-encumbered, they will not be able to fast travel, and there is a random chance every hour of a random item they have (not including caps, a pet, or the camper van itself) being lost due to their backpack/van being too full to carry everything. The same will happen if the camp is overfilled while the player is resting or away searching.

This will continue happening every few hours until the weight carried equals or is less than the limit of what the items are being carried in. However, if the player's karma is low enough, there is a random chance they will drop items regardless of their weight.

## Upgrading

The backpack, camper van, and camp storage can all be upgraded at the cost of caps, becoming more and more expensive with each purchase. Upgrades increase their weight capacity, allowing more items to be held without risking over-encumberment. These can be upgraded at any time by accessing the menu.

 First upgrade
 Second upgrade
 Third upgrade
 Fourth upgrade
Hinter

Meddish

Sale to Shenlan: 2339

The **Isle of Hinter** is one of the constituent regions of the Confederation of Shenlan. It is the homeland of the Halflings.

The island is allowed to act with a great deal of autonomy, however they lack some rights granted to the other Shennish islands by the confederation government.

The island is ruled by an elected popular monarch known as the *Brenin-a-Hanegwerin* (King of the Halflings). When a king dies, his successor is chosen from the chiefs (*Penardra*) of the 27 clans (*Luitha*).

## Clans

There are 27 extant clans found on the island. With regular naming conventions, these are often used as surnames for many halflings abroad (preceded by the affix of "av").

The clans are:

1. Amadoc
2. Brethinwy
3. Brynwy
4. Colomen
5. Cuppan
6. Danwy
7. Elweth
8. Falch
9. Flam
10. Flewddur
11. Gaynor
12. Gwaelod
13. Gwystyl
14. Helfarch
15. Mathonwy
16. Mawr
17. Nantoc
18. Obath
19. Pood
20. Prezadoc
21. Pwyn
22. Rigeon
23. Tairan
24. Teroc
25. Tham
26. Trenwy
27. Ymdroleth
Nines

Nines, officially known as **Union-rules Fieldball**, is a contact sport played between two teams of nine players on a rectangular field. Points are scored by kicking the ball between the goal posts (worth five points) or placing down the ball in the opposition's home-end (worth two points). It was developed from League Fieldball.

During general play, players may position themselves anywhere on the field and use any part of their bodies to move the ball. The primary methods are kicking, handballing, passing, and running with the ball. Players can tackle using their hands or use their whole body to obstruct opponents. Dangerous physical contact (such as pushing an opponent in the back), and interference when marking are discouraged with penalty points or suspension for a certain number of matches, depending on the seriousness of the infringement. The game features frequent physical contests, fast movement of both players and the ball and high scoring.

## All-Union Fieldball Association

The All-Union Fieldball Association (AUFA) is the professional Nines league consisting of 7 teams. It was founded in 2486 as an all-professional league that is consdiered the top-flight of Nines fieldball in the Union. It plays in the autumn, after the conclusion of the UPL season, which lasts 6 weeks, during which each team plays each other twice - for a total of 12 games each.
Jerry Kane

**Jeremiah "Jerry" Kane** was a rancher and member of the Posse. He was travelling to Jackalope from Redcreek when he was robbed by the Hester Cade. He was recruited by Adie Black to hunt them down but was killed during the fight at Bluehollow, where he was killed by Griff.

Jerry was later reanimated as a Wendigo by unknown forces and attacked the Posse in the Pronghorn Saloon. He was killed by the Posse, aided by Zack.
Neevi Roodey

**"Sweet" Neevi Roodey** is the youngest of the Roodey siblings. Once beautiful and able to run confidence tricks on various lonely men she is now a ruthless gunslinger, just like her brothers. When she was 20 years old her mouth was slit on both sides (know in the Union as a Jackal Grin) by a disgruntled former lover. She shot him dead in response; her first kill. Since then she has been a full fighting member of the Cade-Roodey Gang.
Flynn Thornby

## Flynn "Cinders" Thornby

**Flynn "Cinders" Thornby** is a member of the Advance Party of the Hanley Expedition. She is an exception marksman with a particular disdain for Gnolls.

## Biography

   Born into a gang environment in the abandoned pixite-mining town of Dumont in the Buff, Flynn was left orphaned at a young age after her family were killed during an encounter with Gnolls.

She was eventually picked up by Fel-Mandanari when she eventually found herself close to the border of the Alevarian Dominions. She was taken in and brought up as a ward and asset of House Mandanari, but never seen as an equal to the Salar's children. Eventually, she left to find her own fortune back in the Union as a bounty hunter.

### Recent Events

Whilst travelling as part of the Advance Party, she has made an enemy of the Cade-Roodey Gang as well as cultists of Ixan Zanas.

She made the secret, but controversial decision, to kill the Kiepski Brothers after their capture prior to the Battle of the New Western Mine.

During her travels with the party, she has also crossed paths with her former friend Isceradin Kesteva and her rival Estomelo Kesteva.
Ixan Zanas

**Ixan Zanas** is a Great Revival cult that was established around 80 years ago in Temmon. It spread throughout the expansion states and territories. Its core doctrine is based on the rejection of anything old world and to adopt "Ixan Zanas" (New Path is Ixan Lagax or New Tongue).

The members are recognisable by their tattooing and red robes. Senior members often have gold trim on their robes.

In early 2499 they began a mass migration into the Buff and further west, for not fully known reasons.

The worship a god they refer to as "*He Who Resides Below and Within*."

Some have taken up residence on the Whiskey River out in the Buff, in a settlement called Cadeburg.

## Known Members

* Brother Azhmat (deceased)
* Sister Elzha
* Brother Ezhno
* Brother Kolob
* Brother Orlok
* Sister Salitha
* Sister Syvo
* Acolyte Vano
* Hulton
Grover Drummerman

A L Deek (uncle)

Blanche Drummerman (twin sister)

Luna Drummerman (younger sister)

**Grover Drummerman** is the only son of Mal Drummerman and a member of the powerful Drummerman family. He is the twin brother of Blanche Drummerman.

He runs the original family stead, Gold Valley Ranch - just outside of Sida Pineyo.

He is known for his skill at horsemanship, but is considered quiet and reserved compared to his more hedonist cousin, Dunny.
Aldus Turner

## Aldus "Little Nate" Turner

**Aldus "Little Nate" Turner** was a former soldier and caravan guard hired, along with his wife, as a tracker for the Hanley Expedition.

Born into a Nipawak-Nyconee family in the Whitmeer Territory, Aldus (born as Settemee) moved to Nestly, Roc Gulf when he was 15. He began working as a stable boy for the Turner family. Eventually he married the youngest daughter of the family, Shona. He left to join the army at 19, where he formally adopted the surname of Turner. He served with the 23rd Cavalry Regiment where he made the rank of Corporal. He left after four years at the age of 23 and worked as a pathfinder for caravans across the Union. In 2495, he married Shona. He worked alongside his wife, who often served as a wagon driver or cook.

He was killed by a Makoganzh at the Battle of Digger's Point.
Cazadore Agency

The **Cazadore Security Agency**, commonly referred to as the **Cazadores**, is a private security guard and detective agency established in the Union by Vermellan Cazamiro os Pinero in 2374. Pinero became famous when he was hired by the Great Inland Railway to quash a union strike led by Fenn Archer. After Archer famously claimed he was "taking a stand for the working man", Pineyo personally broke his shins to ensure Archer would never walk, or stand, again. This event gave them their nickname - **"Shinners"**.

Unlike many other organisations, the Cazadores hire Gnolls and Halflings.

## Structure

Their territory is split into Regional Offices (usually one or two per state/territory), led by an Inspector. Below them will be a team of Agents and Junior Agents who are assigned cases by the Inspector.

Additionally, there are short cases (known as jobbing contracts) which are free to be taken by any agent who has the time - some Junior Agents never promote and stick to this small-time work and are known within the Agency as "Jobbers".

### Identifiers

All agents are expected to carry with them, at all times, their badge (which will carry their ID number), as well as be marked with a tattoo of their ID number on the outside of their dominant hand's index finger (to remind agents that they act with the Agency's authority).

## Known Agents

* Vera Pinks (former)
* Paris Cole
* Holborn Screech
* Judin Moch
Kurton

The **Grand Duchy of Kurton** is a sovereign island state west of Nerro, their cultural sibling. Kurton is a sparsely populated island nation ruled by a Grand Duke. Their alliance with Nerro is the oldest in the world.

Whilst Nerro has absorbed all other neighbouring countries into a federal monarchy, Kurton has managed to remain independent. However, they do share many aspects with Nerro. For example, the Archon of Tyr also covers Kurton (though the Magister of Hertostad is known as the Archmagister and has some power over the other Kurtian magisters).
Agadax

**Agadax** is a giant who lives in the eponymous Ravine of Agadax in the Buff. He was blinded by Zoreos Garmora and took retribution by massacring his party as well as Jorn Marlin. He would later aid the Advance Party in killing of Dunny Drummerman's party and giving them passage through his home.

He was half-insane by 2499 and has a taste for gnoll flesh.
Tymouth Cavaliers

The **Tymouth Cavaliers** are a professional pitchball team based in Tymouth, West Novan. The Cavaliers compete in the Union Pitchball League (UPL) as a member club of the Coastal Division. The team plays its home games at Dax Park, which is located in the Southbank area of Tymouth.

The Cavaliers began play as an expansion team for the 2489 season, and played their home games for their first two seasons at Riverside Park. Since 2491, they have played at Dax Park, one of the largest ballparks in the UPL (only Capitol Park is larger). The Cavaliers have qualified for Gold Series once, in 2489, which they went on to win 3 games to 2 against the Marcherburg Crimsons.

Due to their Gold and Black uniforms, they nicknamed "the Hornets" by fans and "the Bumbles" by opponents.
Trolls

**Trolls** are feral Giants. Considered a separate subspecies academically, their origins are not known. The few specimens ever captured appeared to be sterile, with some lacking any reproductive system.

Leaner than true giants, they are unable to grasp complex ideas and appear to be limited to the intellect expected of a 5 year-old human. Many occupy the caves beneath Barzradir whilst others roam the wilderness of Northern Arrana and cause trouble with the native Nyconee people.
Sendric Havering

The Hon. **Sendric Havering** was the youngest son of Horrin Havering, 3rd Baron Havering. A con man and magic user, he was a member of the Advance Party.

He tricked his university into giving him a grant to travel west to study Alevarian law, which he never did.

## Biography

### Background

Sendric was born the third son of the 3rd Baron Havering. He was raised in the family home for the first few years of his life. However, after he turned seven he began spending the summers continuing to board at school, only coming home for the Endyear Festivites.

After leaving the Haver School at 18, he began studying for a career in law at the Eston Polytechnic as his father was not willing to give a donation to the Royal University of Levenby like he did for his brother Dannock.

He was briefly engaged to Lady Dora Landsworthy, second daughter of the 2nd Earl of Dolmen. However they broke it off just before Sendric headed west for the Union when he discovered her with his cousin Mayberry.

### Recent Events

The Posse are introduced to Sendric as he is tossed out of the Blue Lantern for conning various patrons. It then comes to pass he is a magic user, having gained his powers after the storm.

   It also transpires he is in a great amount of debt to many people, most of all the Drummerman Family, particularly Dunny Drummerman.

He takes the Posse to Preacher Maxton and agrees to go west with them in exchange for them sneaking him out of the city. However, Fenn Roodey and his men confronted them.

After the chantry burnt down in the ensuing fight, he joined the Posse as they ventured into the old mine tunnels beneath the city.

He has since been the travelling companion of Vera Pinks, and has since become a (semi-willing) member of the Advance Party.

He was wounded during the Battle of the New Western Mine - with Vera and some other members of the part blaming the civilian casualties on him.

He died trying to save Vera from Mistress and sacrificed himself with a pixite grenade, weakening the Unseelie.
Drysi av Tham

Symund (younger brother)

Alex (former lover)

**Drysi av Tham** is a Halfling engineer and member of the Posse. She was born near the halfling homeland of Hinter in Shenlan. She has travelled in resided in Dernland and Anrum before entering the Union via Tynmouth, West Novan. On her way to Jackalope she was robbed by Griff and the rest of the Cade-Roodey Gang. She and the rest of the Posse eventually tracked down Griff and Hester Cade to Bluehollow where she killed Griff.
Oswin Larroton

## Brig. Oswin Larroton

Etta Shakes (wife)

Hyram Larroton (son)

Hoban Larroton (uncle)

* Siege of Desh
* Battle of Thunder Fork
* Battle of Fort Lengraf

Brigadier General **Oswin Larroton**, MV GSM (2388-2449) was an officer of the Union Army.

Larroton served in the Coalition War after graduating from the Reeds. He had initially tried to join the Cavalry to take after his uncle Hoban Larroton. However there was a shortage of infantry officers and so as not to delay his entry into the war, he joined the 21st Infantry Regiment (Screaming Queens). He was promoted to captain by the end of 2408.

During the interwar period, Larroton chose to stay with the army and eventually served as the Colonel of the 21st Infantry Regiment.

When war broke out once again, he was promoted to Brigadier General and given command of the newly formed 4th Army Brigade. He led the Winter Campaign into Bolga where he sacked the city of Desh. However, after his defeat at Thunder Fork he retreated eastwards before taking command at the battle of Fort Lengraf. It was here he cemented his legacy with a spirited defence against superior forces alongside the now legendary Colonel N D Pyle. He was awarded the Medal of Valour for his leadership.

After the culmination of the war, he moved onto the Army Staff when his brigade was disbanded. Unhappy with this, however, he soon retired from the military and moved to the small town of Willowtree in his home state of Temmon. He married and had a son and spent the remainder of his life as the schoolmaster in Willowtree before passing away of a short illness in 2449, aged 61.
Boonendam Trading Post

The **Boonendam Trading Post** is the last bastion of humanity before heading into either the Alevarian Dominions, Barzradir or the Nagadan. It is run by Nookomi, an elderly Nyconee woman whose family has run the Boonendam for at least four generations.

Maskwa is currently waiting for the Advance Party here.
Royal Meddish Navy

President of the Admiralty: Reckart Molton-Hynes, Lord Molton-Hynes

The **Royal Meddish Navy** (**RMN**) is Medland's naval warfare force. Although warships were used by Meddish and Unster kings from the early period, the first major maritime engagements were fought in the wars against the Kingdom of Nerro during the 20th and 21st centuries. The modern Royal Meddish Navy traces its origins to the early 20th century.

The RMN has been one of the leading maritime forces, rivaled only by the Union Navy and the Corlian Navy (la Flotte).

## Ranks & Ratings

The RMN has over 30,000 personnel.

Enlisted sailors with minimal sailing experience must complete a year as a landsman on a ship before beginning their apprenticeships.

Flag Officer Ranks of the Union Navy
 Role

Officer Ranks of the RMN
 Role

Officer candidates serving on a ship are known as Midshipman and, whilst they are considered to outrank ordinary sailors, they are not officers and are ranks below the Department Heads of the ship.

Enlisted Rates of the RMN
 Role

Whilst a rate may be referred to by their rate, they are usually addressed by their job role (rating).

There are some jobs within each department which are unique (and only found on Ships of the Line and not on smaller vessels).

* Captain's Clerk - the personal secretary of the ship's commanding officer, part of the Purser's department
* Cooper - works for the Carpenter making barrels
* Cooper's Mate - assists the Cooper
* Corporal - assists the Master-at-Arms
* Gunsmith - repairs the ship's armaments, reports to the Chief Gunner
* Gunsmith's Mate - assists the Gunsmith
* Master-at-Arms - responsible for discipline and regulating duty on ship, reports to the Boatswain
* Navigator - responsible for navigating the ship under the captain's instruction
Sir Jeron Tannock IV

## Sir Jeron Tannock

### Parents

Jeron Tannock III, 4th Baron Tannock (father)Maybell Strutt, Lady Tannock (mother)

## Political Biography

### Other Offices Held

Diplomatic Envoy to the Alevarian Dominions (2499-present)

The Hon. Sir **Jeron Tannock IV** is a Meddish aristocrat and diplomat, currently serving as the deputy ambassador to the Union. He was also made Diplomatic Envoy to the Alevarian Dominions to resume relations between the two countries.

He is a close friend and confidante of his aide, Captain Gathstone Larrock-White.
Larrup County

**Larrup County** is the county in the Union state of Orroyo. It is sparsley populated and located along the western border with the Buff.

Its county seat (and largest settlement) is Jackalope. The county judge is Raylan Q Carrow and the sheriff is Adie Black.

## Settlements

### Villages/Ranches

* Broker Fork
* Larrup Station
* Tubman Ranch
* Wisher Well
Nastas

**Nastas** is a native member of Bren's Outriders. He is a member of the Nipawak Nyconee people.

## Biography

### Early Life

Born as Nenangebi to the Master-Hunter of the Nipawak, he was destined to follow in his father's footsteps. He did so for a while before leaving to settle down with his wife and raise a family.

His children were killed some years later by unknown agents and his wife killed herself shortly after. He eventually found Bren after years drunkenly working as a gun for hire. He took on the name Nastas (an old word for foxtail grass, which grew around his and Ashwiyaa's cabin).

He retains some relations with his people, and seems to personally know Maskwa.

### Recent Events

He is currently staying with Gyughatnes in southern Barzradir to monitor the situation, and had hoped he would see the Party again. He tells them that Bren and the other outriders are currently staying at the New Western Mine, courtesy (to an extent) or Ms. Durn.
Shoulder-Biting Gulls

**Baron "Shoulder-Biting" Gulls** was an outlaw and member of the Cade-Roodey Gang. He was renowned for his viciousness and propensity to kill people by tearing into their carotid artery.

Gulls joined the gang after spending years in North Toroll as a horse rustler and enforcer. Before he turned to crime, he was a soldier in the 23rd Infantry Regiment and was posted to the border with the Gnoll Reservations. He deserted around 2481.

He was killed at the Battle at the New Western Mine, with the fatal shot by Aldus West.
Gols

**Gols** are a sapient species of giantfolk (Gigasites). They are native to the region of Golla, now a domain of the Alevarian Dominions.

Gols typically live in large clan units and maintain a nomadic lifestyle, partaking in hunting and gathering traditionally, though some have settled into more permanent settlements since their interaction with the Elves. They are primarily carnivorous and have tended to partake in a reciprocal relationship with their Firbolg cousins - they providing hunting (and taming) of livestock and defence in return for food and aid. Golla and Bolga are indeed one of the same traditional region, with the Gols taking the highlands and more barren land and the Firbolgs grazing and tending to the more verdant, and safer, lowlands.
Iteradin Kesteva

Estomelo Kesteva (kinsman)

**Iteradin Kesteva-Azharoasar** is an Alevarian noblewoman, a distant scion of House Kesteva. She serves as an attendant to her distant cousin Elixane Caciro, who travels with Iteradin's cousin, the paladin Izaro Ataecina.

She also has a strong bond with her twin brother Isceradin. Her mother was from a very minor house. She also died in childbirth with Iteradin and Isceradin.
Sadi Fulton

## Sadi Fulton, Deputy Chancellor

Fulton Estermark (b. 2496)

**Sadi Fulton** is the 21st and current Deputy Chancellor of the Union. She serves as the deputy to Maxim Clarron, the 24th Chancellor of the Union. She is also his cousin - her mother was the sister of Royce "Bull" Clarron, the father of the Chancellor.

Through her mother, she is also a descendent of the influential Quince family - often considered to be the First Family of the Union.
Baron Tannock

**Baron Tannock**, of the Shire of Unster, is a title in the Peerage of Medland. It was created in 2382 for politican and landowner Sir Jeron Tannock, outgoing Second Minister and MP for Toptonby & Cherthwaite.

The family seat is Cherthwaite Manor.

A member of the family has served as MP for Toptonby & Cherthwaite since 2353. The current MP is the 4th Baron's younger brother, Wulfred. His daughter, Sella, is the wife of Chief Minister, Sir Willem Shine.

## Barons Tannock

* ***Jeron Tannock I,*** 1st Baron Tannock (2321-2402), 2nd Minister (2378-2382) & MP (2353-2382)
	+ ***Drinnan Tannock***, 2nd Baron Tannock (2360-2438), MP (2382-2395)
		- ***Lt Col Jeron Tannock II***, 3rd Baron Tannock (2390-2472)
			* **Jeron Tannock III**, 4th Baron Tannock (b. 2432)
				+ Hon. Sir Jeron Tannock IV (b. 2460), Deputy Ambassador to the Union
				+ Hon. Reynauld Tannock (b. 2463)
					- Jeron Tannock V (b. 2494)
			* Hon. Sir Wulfred Tannock (b. 2439), MP (2457-present)
				+ Sella Tannock (b. 2464), Lady Shine
			* Hon. Evaine Tannock (b. 2445), Baroness Read
		- *Hon. Brig Alden Tannock II* (2392-2446)
		- Hon. Sir Athel Tannock (b. 2399), MP (2430-2457)
			* Jeslyn Tannock (b. 2436), Countess of Slayton
	+ *Hon. Alden Tannock I* (2363-2430), MP (2395-2430)
		- *Capt Ledwin Tannock* (2389-2409), killed during the Coalition War
		- *Revd. Willem Tannock* (2391-2481), Magister of Unster (2434-2461)
Adie Black

Duna (wife, deceased)

**Adlan "Adie" Black II** is the sheriff of Larrup County, Orroyo. He is the son of his predecessor. A bastion of law, he is often frustrated by the apathy from Jackalope Mayor Harley Milliner.

Adie wields a Summerwood Model 2471 Repeating Rifle that he inherited from his father, Adlan Black I. He succeeded his father after the elder Black was shot and killed by “Quick” Fenn Roodey in 2496.

He resides in Jackalope, his hometown. He had a wife, Duna, but has since been widowed; leaving him with a young son - Adlan “Trip” Black III - to raise alone.
Western Repeater

Dernish Royal Army (scouts)

The **Summerwood 2471 Repeating Rifle**, commonly know as the **"Western Repeater"** is one of the most successful rifles today, with Summerwood marketing it as "The Rifle that made the Frontier". It was designed in 2471 from an earlier rifle known as the "Peregrine" Rifle, which was designed in 2439. It is chambered for the .44 cartridge, which is the popular repeater/pistol calibre. The 2471 Model was produced in another variation: a short barrel carbine, known as the "Cavalier Carbine". This variant is the standard weapon for the Union Cavalry.
Cubby's Saloon

**Cubby's Saloon** is one of the largest drinking establishments in Sida Pineyo. Located in Westside on Broadway, the Saloon is spacious with 14 rooms to rent by the night (or by the hour).

Many pioneering parties stop by Cubby's for a last drink before heading out west.

The saloon is run by Cubby, a former soldier-turned-bandit. He is assisted in the running of the hotel side of things by Miss Idle.

The stable is operated by a put-upon hallfing called Jackey.
Mal Drummerman

Blanche Drummerman (elder daughter)

Luna Drummerman (younger daughter)

**Mallard "Big Mal" Drummerman** is the patriarch of the wealthy Drummerman family. After inheriting his father's ranches, he expanded into livestock trading as well as buying up land in Pineyo and Larrup counties, with eyes on the Buff.

He currently resides in Jackalope, shoring up business as the Truce ends. He dislikes Vera Pinks and the rest of the Posse.
Newpoint

The **City of Newpoint** is the capital and largest city of the Union, as well as the central and only settlement in the **Capital District**.

The city was established on a parcel of land gifted by all three states on their tripoint in the Coral River. Groundbreaking began in 2346, and the city and district were formally incorporated in 2347.

## Notable sites

The city has multiple notable sites within it. The most prominent is Bridleman Avenue, the main thoroughfare for the city. At the end of Bridleman Avenue is Harvest Park, around which many government buildings can be found, including:

* Assembly Hall, the seat of the National Assembly
* Patriot Memorial
* The Chancel, official residence of the Chancellor and the seat of their government
* First & Second Federal Buildings, government offices (contain the Attorney General's Department amongst others)
* The Arsenal, headquarters of the Departments of the Army and Navy.

Beyond Harvest Park, there are other notable sites such as:

* Old Courthouse, headquarters of the Union Marshals
* Newpoint Curial Basilica, seat of Archon of Newpoint
* Reeder Alarene Chantry, largest Alarene Chantry in the Union
* Clothir Memorial Museum, large museum
* Olive Row, central avenue with most embassies
* Capitol Park, home of the Newpoint Red Caps pitchball team.
Bluehollow

**Bluehollow** was an abandoned pixite mining settlement in the Buff, abandoned after the 2nd Buff War. It has since been used as a hideout for various outlaws. It was around 5 miles northwest of Jackalope, Orroyo.

It was a once a base for the Cade-Roodey Gang. The Posse met Fergal Hanley here a few days later.

## Current Events

Bluehollow has been recently turned into a small saloon and waystation run by the Joersons.
New Meverley

The settlement of **New Meverley** is the successor to the New Western Mine. Founded by Rhian Durn, it is currently also serving as the base of operations for Bren and his Outriders.

## Residents

* Rhian Durn, mayor
* Wylan Duckfield, sheriff
* Pony Skoose, deputy sheriff
* Raylan Mayney, scout (deceased)
* Della Mayney-Bell
* Junior Mayney, scout
* Tenadier Reminois, scout
* Rudois Reminois, scout (deceased)
* Quincy Klink, storemaster
* Zula Hardo, bartender
* Bunny, scout
* Sella Dooley, doctor
* Pixie Dooley, scout
* Killup Hanley, trader
* Brogan Hanley, trader
* Theddian Hogwallop III, preacher
* Selyne Hogwallop
* Leo Churley, cook/scout
Wylan Duckfield

Glyn Thorpe (son-in-law)

**Wylan "Driver" Duckfield** is a former soldier and a wagon driver of over 20 years experience. Originally from Darry, he has worked for the past few years with Pony Skoose. He devised the nickname as Skoose has a habit of calling people "Hoss" and also being quite short.

A professional man, he is reserved and focused when on the job. He is married with his family back in his hometown of Spoker in the state of Darry. His daughter is married to a lawyer in Darry City. He does not like his son-in-law.

He was previously in the Union Army, where he served as a sergeant in the 3rd Transport Regiment.

He is currently serving as "sheriff" of New Meverley.
Verria

Independence: 874

The **Kingdom of Verria** is a Southron country south of Nerro. Once one of the largest empires, they lost their dominions of Vermello to the Union (now devided between southern West Novan and the eastern Roc Gulf Territory), and Ansalus to Anrum. They still have overseas holdings in the form of Zameda and the Cibranine Islands.

A constitutional monarchy, it is lead by King Cibran VI.
Aldus West

**Aldus West** is an ex-soldier and a member of the Advance Party of the Hanley Expedition.

He has a fondness for Union Pale Ale, particularly hometown-favourite Skipp's.

## Biography

Born in the town of Brewerton, Aldus joined the army at 17 in the hope of seeing the world. He subsequently served in the 28th Cavalry Regiment (Leftwood), seeing some action in North Toroll against the Gnolls. He made the rank of Sergeant before being transferred over to Army Intelligence.

During an undercover operation his cover was blown and a powder keg explosion left him with a piece of shrapnel in his leg and a military pension. Since then he has worked across the country as a hired gun.

### Recent Events

He lost his eye during a brawl with Shoulder-Biting Gulls during the Battle of the New Western Mine, but managed to kill him afterwards.

His eye was replaced with a jade-like prosthetic by Monsieur Menois.

He has recently been experiencing unusual dreams - featuring an outlandish figure - linked to his new eye.
Sapient Species

**Sapient Species** are creatures that are considered intelligence and capable of complex thought. There are 4 families of known Sapient Species: Humans, Elves, Gnolls, and Gigasites (Giantfolk).

## Humans

Humans are the most common sapient family. There are two species within the family:

* Humans
* Halflings

## Elves

Elves are the dominant species in the west of Arrana. They are highly Arcane compared with other species. There is one species of Elves, divided into two subspecies:

* Elves
	+ Alevari (High) Elves
	+ Nekezari (Wood) Elves

## Giantfolk

Giantfolk (or Gigasites, as they are known academically) are the most diverse group of sapient species. They are divided thusly:

* Giants
	+ True Giants
	+ Cyclopes
	+ Trolls
* Firbolgs
* Gols
* Orcs

## Gnolls

Gnolls are, like Elves, a single species family:

* Gnolls
Newpoint Red Caps

The **Newpoint Red Caps** are a professional pitchball team based in Newpoint. The Red Caps compete in the Union Pitchball League (UPL) as a member club of the Coastal Division. The team plays its home games at Capitol Field, located a few blocks away from Harvest Park. The Red Caps were a founding member of the UPL in 2468.

Throughout the club's history, the Red Caps have played in a total of four Gold Series, winning three of them.

Due to their location in the Federal capital city, they are sometimes known as "the Feds".
Ty Roodey

**Tymon "Wild Ty"** **Roodey** is the eldest Roodey sibling and a member of the Cade-Roodey Gang. Ty is known for being one of the most vicious bandits out on the frontier.

Known as a man of few words, Roodey prefers action to get his point. Usually violence. Swift with knives as well as deadly with a sawn-off, he made a name for himself before setting up shop with his siblings for the Brakeman's Ford Massacre, where, in summer 2491, he and Aldus "Pie-Face" Powers (2459-2496) gunned down sixteen Union Marshals in Quarry County, West Novan.

No one knows how exactly he lost his right eye.
Lekland

The **Commonwealth of Lekland** is a central-Tannosi country nestled between Medland, Nerro, and Corland with a small border with Antis.

Lekland was founded as a unifed Kingdom in 627.

## Government

The Government of Lekland is unique in Tannos. Since the demise of the House of Lek in 2003, Lekland has established a system of elective monarchy along with a strong aristocracy.

### Regent

The Regent of of Lekland is elected by (and usually *from*) the College of Electors, a small group of key aristocrats. This group is comprised of the Princes and Duke of Lekland. The Regent rules for life, but most work with the powerful College in order to rule effectively. The last Regent who was not a member of the College was over 150 years ago.

The current Regent is Ladisla III Sobor, Duke of Poranek.

### College of Electors

The College is the true power in Lekland. It is comprised of 33 Electors - 26 Dukes and 7 Princes. Dukes rule over large duchies with Lekland proper, whilst the Princes are the rulers of smaller people groups within Lekland. These are hereditary positions. Their *official* power is to elect the new Regent, however usually this election means whoever is crowned Regent must work intimately with the Electors that were bribed (as well as those that weren't) to effectively administer the Commonwealth.

### Senate

The Senate is the lower house of legislature. It is comprised of all Counts, Magisters, as well as non-hereditary rules (Voivodes, Lord-Mayors, etc). The numbers of the Senate vary between 150 and 400 depending on the composition.

#### Marshal of the Senate

The Marshal of the Senate is appointed by Senate to act as speaker and lead discourse.
Fergal Hanley

Killup Hanley (son)

Brogan Hanley (granddaughter)

**Fergal Hanley** was a Shennish man whose family is settling in the Buff. Old and cheery, he appeared to have some business with Mal Drummerman and his family.

He was the leader of the Hanley Expedition.

He was killed alongside his brother, Horris, outside of a camp at the site of his purchased land.
Brogan Hanley

Fergal Hanley (paternal grandfather, deceased)

Marion Fergalben (paternal grandmother, deceased)

**Brogan Hanley** is the duaghter of Killup Hanley and the granddaughter of Shennish businessman Fergal Hanley. Unlike her family on both sides, she was born in the Union. She has joined her family on their settling of the Buff where she is serving as a wagon driver.

She was captured, along with the rest of her family, and taken to the New Western Mine. After the battle there, she was lost her leg in a dynamite explosion but her life was saved by Ren.