The Eastern Valley

The Flag of the Eastern Valley

## Introduction.

A place of rolling hills, gentle streams and the great Green River, mountains and many interesting locations. It has a somewhat tenuous history with the other parts of Bacland being a seat of historical rebellion. It is populated largely by Humans, Elves and Dwarves with a population of Rodentia on the coasts.

## Geography & Key locations

The Eastern Valley is the Eastern most part of Bacland. It stretches from Evesfol on the east coast to The Crossing in the west and as far south as Pepkey.

To the east lies the Gretchen Woodlands, a home to many Woodelves since the dawn of days, it is also a source of lumbar for the northern towns and villages. Running along the west side of these great woodlands are the Twisted Mountains, home to many Dwarves and other subterranean creatures. The North is largely flat field-land that was once forested. The west coast is largely cliffs. The capital is Eastern Downs in the north west.

### Population Centers

The regions to the north are more highly populated, although who knows just how many Woodelves live hidden in the woods to the west.

#### **Cities**

* Eastern Downs - The capital of power and control in the Eastern Valley, it is ruled by Lord Arron Greyfield and is a key trade port with Katos. It is also home to Haversum's Institution of Magical Arts, Bacland's largest magical research and schooling venue.
* Orsendal - a Great Dwarven Citadel, spanning the four peaks of the forge-fathers. It is home to an elevator to the Underdark.
* Laysfield - to the north of the Shepherd's range, producing mutton and other meats for much of the valley.
* Ordinsvale - Named for the Great Dwarven Citadel that it rests in the shadows of, it is a crossroads in the north and a hub of trade.
* Waypast City - One of the newest cities in the valley. It is home to one of the largest churches in the area and a producer of many fine goods and adventuring supplies.
* Ellha Anore - an old woodelven town on the border of Brillithe woods and Loch Aegis.

#### **Towns**

* Evesfol - a port town of much tourism and passers-by.
* Pepkey - A Town that recently got a new lake and is booming from the new trade.
* Mexondal - A smaller Dwarven Citadel.

#### **Points Of Interest**

* The High Cloak Inn - The Largest Inn in Bacland, this stand alone building accommodates adventurers and locals alike.
* The Crossing - a collection of Inns and Hotels as well as a great stone bridge that spans the Green River.
* Ruins of Dresnill - the ruins of an old military keep.

### Natural Locations

There are many natural locations of interest throughout the valley.

* The Green River - A Large river that weaves from the Twisted mountains and through the lowest lines of the valley, cutting it in half.
* The Twisted Mountains - a long and intense mountain range near the east coast that stretches north and south, home to Dwarves and many Kobolds. At the far north is the Dwarven city of Ordinsvale.
* Birillithe Woods - a large woodland that once extended far to the northern coast and south past Evesfol.
* Shepherds range - a ridge of mountains to the west, home to many farmsteads from where they get their name. The Dwarven Citadel of Mexondal can be found here.

### Early Days.

For history prior to the date 10,000 see History of Bacland.

The Elves were the original inhabitants of the area, the Dwarves and now long gone Forrest Orcs had also been living throughout Bacland for many years. By the year 1500 a group of humans living in the area called themselves the Vardish.

### Trevus Occupation

In the year 10,084 the armies from the Old World had made their way first to The Northern Cap, and subsequently landed somewhere in the north coast of the Eastern Valley. They named the continent Bacland, a very poor interpretation of Dwarvish ‘south land’ (“Blacl und”). These humans from Daswer called themselves the Honish, and soon after landing began a long war with the Vardish humans that were already living in the area.

During this time the vast majority of the Dwarves in the area remained politically neutral, holding fast in their almost impenetrable fortresses. Many High elves on the other hand went into hiding within cities that would remain in secret for thousands of years.

#### **Building Eastern Downs**

During this time many of the first fortresses were built, many of these are still standing in some form or another nearly ten thousand years later, such as the Town Hall in Evesfol. The Greatest of all these Fortresses was Eastern Downs. One of five like it built by the Trevus Empire in their early occupation of Bacland. construction was begun around 11,122.

#### **Orsendal’s Lift**

This was also the time that the Dwarves of Orsindale reached the Underdark, having a working transport in the year 12,253. This would mark an incredible moment of change for Ordinsvale, as trade was now much more profitable, this skyrocketed the Dwarven citadel to the giant it is today.

### Middle ages

After the Fall of the Trevus empire in their homeland of Daswer, Bacland was left mostly to its own devices. The Honish and Vardish Humans who were left, as well as the Dwarves and Woodelves formed an independent nation after a period of fighting. This is the time when the Eastern Valley was declared in the way it is seen today, with its borders remaining relatively consistent. Interestingly enough from 13, 904 - 15,384 it was the only region of Randore run not by a Lord, or Mayor, but a counsel of three elves, four dwarves and five humans.

#### **Third Great Winter**

Through the years 14,342 - 14,347 the third great winter (or Ice Age) swept across Randore, While this lasted only five years rather than the several hundred that others had done, it was sudden and harsher than many thought possible.

#### **The Elven Reemergence**

In the year after the harsh snows of the Third Great Winter had cleared the Elves came out of their hidden cities, Ellha Anore opened it's gates to outsiders after four and a half thousand years in hiding. The now ruined high elven city of Halabior also lowered their magical wards that same year.

### Twilight years

Around the year 18 675 Katos and The Eastern Valley signed a formal alliance, as well as a number of trade agreements. The last of which is still honored today.

The Fourth Great winter also occurred between 18 826 - 18 934, this caused a great amount of tension around Randore and the Eastern Valley was no exception.

### Recent History

#### **Civil War**

In 19,702 The Eastern Valley tried to break away from the western half of the country and their King. This caused an 11 year conflict between **The Eastern Valley**, Katos, The Stretch and The Heartland and other royalist supporters. It was a harsh conflict as many throughout the country had to decide who to support. Eventually the Western Royalists would win, and the Eastern Valley remained a part of Bacland.