Loch Gwint Oer

Loch Gwint Oer is a small city, located on the Two-Rivers peninsula, and looks over Lake Kellogg, where it serves as a trade port and an Earth-Item Scavenger's town. To its west is River Wynton, and to its east is the winding Moon River, with Rosia Village across the banks. Loch Gwint Oer is one of the economic centers of the Second Afterlifian People's Republik.

## History:

### Colloquial Legend:

There is a legend about the creation of Loch Gwint Oer, as the name "Loch" derives from the Scottish word for "lake," but the other two words; "Gwint Oer", seem to hail from a lost language. This myth is understood by its populace, but some consider it to have the same level of truth to it as a fairy tale. Regardless, it is the only known history of Loch Gwint Oer. The legend goes as follows.

"In the heart of the rugged, misty bogs and northern swamps, nestled beside a serene lake, lies the enchanting town of Loch Gwint Oer. Legends say that the town's origins trace back to a bygone era of magic and mystery.

Colloquial legends within the town tell of a powerful apocolite named Gwydion who discovered the area where Loch Gwint Oer now stands. Drawn by the beauty and tranquility of the place, he decided to establish a haven for those seeking solace and protection from the chaotic world beyond.

Gwydion was a master of the apocolite arcana, and he used his skills to create a shield around the valley, safeguarding it from prying eyes and malevolent forces. [This would imply he was a Child of Mystic, or a Child of Time]. He imbued the lake with mystical properties, making it a source of healing and rejuvenation.

Over time, word of Gwydion's sanctuary spread throughout the realm, attracting beings of all species who sought refuge. The town flourished as a melting pot of diverse cultures, with humans, Saurs, Neanderthals, coexisting harmoniously.

The townsfolk revered Gwydion as their benevolent protector and adopted the name "Loch Gwint Oer" in his honor. The name roughly translates to "Lake of Eternal Serenity" that only a few scholars still understand. The land was also populated heavily by Scots, who gave the lake the moniker of "Loch", which stuck throughout time.

Throughout the centuries, Loch Gwint Oer became a hub of craftsmanship and trade. The town became a center for Earth-item scavenging, an industry the town heavily relies on still, as of 27 A.O.G.

The town's prosperity was not without its challenges. At times, dark forces would attempt to breach Gwydion's protective shield, seeking to exploit the lake's magical properties for their own nefarious purposes. [The lake, being at a higher elevation than other lakes on Thane's Isle, seems to draw its source of water from beneath Sleeping Giant Mountain]. But valiant guardians from across the land, known as the Knights of the Northern Isles, were always ready to defend their home, using their formidable knowledge and abilities to repel any threats and maintain the town's peace, though, when the threat was of living creatures, and not dark forces, the knights would not come to protect them.

As the centuries passed, Loch Gwint Oer evolved into a thriving center of trade and commerce, attracting traders, merchants, and adventurers from distant lands. The town's marketplace bustled with activity, where exotic goods, rare artifacts, and enchantments from every corner of the burgeoning Thane's Isle could be found.

Today, Loch Gwint Oer continues to thrive as a vibrant community, where the old and the new blend seamlessly. The town's ancient stone buildings stand alongside modern steel and concrete structures, creating a unique architectural tapestry.

Visitors to Loch Gwint Oer are captivated by its mystical charm, the tranquility of the lake, and the warmth of its inhabitants. Whether seeking Earth-items, or simply finding respite from the chaos of the world, the town of Loch Gwint Oer offers a sanctuary that has endured through the ages, a testament to the enduring power of magic and the indomitable spirit of its people."

## Recent Events:

Loch Gwint Oer joined the Second Afterlifian People's Republik in 21 A.O.G. It has not yet seen the effects of the Thane's Isle Civil War at its borders. Many soldiers in the Republik Army and the "Icefields Fleet" (the Republik's eastern navy) are from Loch Gwint Oer, due to the proximity, and high population of the town.

The "magical shield" supposedly created by Apocolite Gwydion, does not protect Loch Gwint Oer from the East Sea Pirates and other criminal elements. However, the Republik Navy does, owing to their joining of the political organization.

The current governor of Loch Gwint Oer is Li Jun Alisher.