Galonton

> *"Kynareth's good and generous mood. Shame it has fallen to such disgrace."*
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The region of Galonton was a Barony before and during the events of Ranser's Rebellion. Once ruled by House Chamonix, the last known Baron of the region abandoned his holdings in fear of execution for supporting King Ranser's cause.

Currently, the region is ruled by organized anarchy. Bandit organisations, pirates, Goblins and Reachmen now act as tyrannical masters over the land. Not to mention the rumored curse looming over it.

## Nature, places & culture

Galonton is a region of vast green fields and lush forests, occupied by silver colored rocks and surrounded by mountains and sea. With a warm summer and spring like climate throughout the year, it made the land ideal for various forms of agriculture and forest growth.

#### Aedon

The trading hub and capital of the barony. Aedon is a walled city build around Aedon Lake, a large lake connecting to the sea via the Iris Channel. A literal and figurative safe haven, many trading ships sail over the Iris Channel into the city back and forth. Transporting all kinds of goods imported from the other provinces.

#### Ald'Betmeri

An ancient Elven fortress build in an unknown time during the Merethic Era. The castle has managed to remain in surprising good quality for the amount of years it has stood with no recorded restoration. Yet the actual state of the castle remains unknown to this day, for none have dared to explore and risk a mysterious fate, never to seen been again.

#### Dragontail Rest & Aka'Maor

Located to the south-west of Galonton's waters, lies the island of Dragontail Rest. An island of spiky rocks with a small open field in it's center. Explorers who have ventured to the island say that there is a vast cave system located underground. Legends say that there is even a secret tunnel from the mainland that directly leads into Dragontail Rest.

The island of Dragontail Rest and the statue of Aka'Maor (meaning Sea Dragon in Aldmeris), are both major set pieces in the myth of "The Dame in Waiting".

#### Elysia & Veridian

The holy chapel of Saint Elysia, is a place of worship and peace. Previously governed and maintained by an order of monks and nuns. Yet now taken over by a unknown clan of Reachmen. To the South-East lies the city of Veridian. Build by those of wanted to be closer to the chapel, but weren't allowed into the order. A city of spirituality, pray and meditation. Its residents were known for their composure, calm demeanor and fanatic righteous beliefs.

#### Gathamor

A village located where the Iris Channel meets the sea. The village acts as a resting spot for any sailors and fisherman. The residents of Gathamor are thus entirely made up of sea faring people, which is why the village never has grown any larger than it already has. For many that come to Gathamor, leave shortly after. Despite that, they are a close community and many look forward to returning after a long sea voyage.

#### Glade Mountains

A mountain range spanning from the cost straight over south Galonton, it separates the land from Everglade county to the south. Making travel by land into Galonton challenging, and thus many prefer to arrive by sea.

#### Lorraine Forest

Bordering Everglade County to the south, the large forest of Lorraine connects both the regions on the map. Various inns in the Stormpeaks will tell you to never stray from the Gladestream river when traveling north. As many travelers have lost their way in the forest, succumbing to whatever is lurking within.

#### The Mandal

The southern-east region of Galonton. According to locals, the village Mandalay is the most picturesque place within the region. With the lush Mandal Forest, the clear waters of the Mandal river, the snowy peaks of the Glade Mountains in the distance and the green fields of Aedon. The place attracts many tourists to experience one of Kynareth's masterpieces. One group in particular are various artists who seek to bask in it's beauty, or a venue location for peasant weddings.

#### Newshore

Founded by sailors from the rocky shores to the south and east of Ashenfield. The village was build in the hopes that the sailors might find greener lands to farm upon. Yet were unfortunately met with the anarchy that plagues the region. Hence every time its residents tried to build something; being that farms, walls or buildings, they were met with bandit hostility and raids. Too stubborn the leave, its residents have never given up to make the village their own. Which is why it still stands to this day.

#### Rockgnash Den

A Goblin stronghold build by the Rockgnash clan, who's residents plague the North of Lorraine Forest and block any individual who crosses over their territory and risk trespassing over their land. With no force to oppose them, the Goblin clan has managed to grow into an exceptional scale for your average goblin clan. Yet not all contain warriors.

#### Westwind Isle & The Grim pass

The island of Westwind is one that not suitable for any settlement. With a jagged shore, round slippery round rocks that makes you fall on the sharp ones. The trees nest various kinds of birds that live near the shores to hunt fish.

Connecting the island to the mainland is the Grim Pass. A minefield of reefs and sharp rocks that cut into the ship hulls. It is a graveyard of many ships that were unlucky enough to have sailed to close to it.