Morwyr

Morwyr is a seafaring kingdom is the north of Moro. Morwyr is a hardy country defined by rough architecture, stoic attitudes, reliance upon the sea, and religious fervor.

## Kingdom of Morwyr

Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Morwyr. Depicting the Sea of Ancients with the religious symbol of Ysgydwr in the foreground.

### Languages

* Morwan
* Liturgical Deep Speech

## Religion

Morwyr follows the religion of The Twelve aswell as worshipping the minor deity Ysgydwr. Ysgydwr is a god who dwells beneath the Sea of Ancients and according to the beliefs of the people of Morwyr has ultimate power over the lives of sailors who venture into his seas.

   The worship of Ysgydwr is very commonplace in Morwyr, almost every household can be seen to have the shrine of ink and brine. The five leaders of the church of Ysgydwr are known as Sealords and are lead by Arch Sealord Hwlyn who resides in the underwater temple to Ysgydwr in the Sea of Ancients.

Because of the religious significance of ink within the worship of Ysgydwr ink is outlawed in Morwyr as a writing instrument and instead they use the blood of a small pest called a drwg for writing which is specifically bred for this purpose.

## Climate

Morwyr is a harsh climate battered by the howling winds of the Sea of Ancients. In the north of Morwyr snowfall is commonplace during near the Mletne mountains. The southern border with Vurbrannt is a temperate climate mostly sheltered by the frigid winds.

## Culture

To a Morwan man the ship is treated as the second home and there are countless traditions, superstitions and practices while you are aboard. Firstly, and most importantly is that you must never mention Ysgydwrs name while on board for fear you will anger him, you must instead use one of his many euphemistic titles; the deep one, the old one, the ancient one, the sea shaker etc. Being on a ship in the sea of ancients is already treacherous enough and sailors won’t take any extra chances with their own lives. Another one of the more important traditions is that you must never have any alcohol above decks, because it is believed Ysgydwr is drawn to the smell of drunk sailors. How you dress on board is an even more important matter with cautious Morwan captains eager to turn anyone away who does not wear the sacred shells around the neck.

The idea of bringing a woman onboard is seen as such a perilous and blasphemous undertaking that any woman who must take passage on a ship must dress as a man to not draw the attention of Ysgydwr’s cruel eye.

During festivals such as during the launching of a new ship, Ysgydwr’s wrath is quelled by drawing esoteric spirals on the ancient stone monuments and painting every man’s skin with decorative designs. The only people allowed to handle the sacred ink are women and priests of Ysgydwr because these are the only people who do not suffer the torment of sailing the sea of Ysgydwr.

## Morwan Peerage

Titles in Morwyr are organized as follows according to typical noble titles

* Cyng - King
* Cwen - Queen
* Thegn - Prince
* Athel - Duke
* Atheling - Baron
* Wickner - Count

### **Atheldom of Frost**

Atheldom of Frost is one of the most ancient ruling families not only in Morwyr but on Moro itself. It is said their noble heritage stretches all the way back into the Age of Beasts where some of the first men survived. Ifan Frost is the head of the Frost family and rules over the southern reaches of Morwyr, including the City of Blackbog, the forests of Sparrow's Creek and the mountains which border Vurbrannt. The seat of the Frost Athelaeth is Castle Hoarfrost, a long-standing fortress that is visibly aged and battered, its old walls are covered in vines and the fortress is nearly hidden by the forests of Sparrow's Creek. It is one of the few major structures known on Moro to withstand the changing of Epochs.

### **Atheldom of Blacktyde**

Atheldom of Blacktyde rules over the eastern Atheldom of The Tydes. They control the islands of Stormtyde, Rimewave and Whalebone from which they oversee their vast naval empire. The Blacktydes are generational shipwrights who made their fame and fortune by constructing ships for the crown. The Blacktydes have constructed some of the world's greatest ships ever seen, from huge merchant vessels, richly decorated touring ships for the wealthy and most notably, the world's fiercest warships. The Blacktydes most masterful construction is the warship *The Stormscourge*, the flagship of the Morwan navy. A ship that is three times as large as its nearest competitor, the Amyrian empire's flagship *The Imperator.*

### **Atheldom of Hyrien**

Atheldom of Hyrien rules over Caer Brynydd, a majorly dwarven portion of Morwyr in the north. The Hyriens are the only dwarven nobles to hold titles in Morwyr and despite their close ties to Dír Danhum the dwarves in the north worship Ysgydwr and are fierce patriots for King and Kingdom. The Men of Móraig have a large garrison and outpost in Caer Brynydd where they train their recruits.

### **Atheldom of Maergrwn**

Atheldom of Maergrwn is the heritage of the current monarch King Saulf the Stormscarred. The family rules over the Athelaeth of Kaerwyn, encompassing the capital city and much of the hinterlands of Moro.

## Notable People

* King Saulf Oldford
* Arch Sealord Gywdwril
* Governor Keyne
* William Miller
* Sealord Neifion
* High-Priestess Mylivia
* Tony 'Money' Maloney
* The Shofet
* Count Barnabas Frost

### Notable Locations

* Thunderview
* Port Irontyde
* Stormtyde
* Blackbog
* Tavenbend
* Tirdol