Malderi

Map of Malderi

## Common Knowledge

A small, mostly-human nation with a sizable dwarven population located on the same island as Belegost to the west of Orelisle. Used to be a fairly strong naval power, is now mostly a fishing country. Was devastated by a tsunami several years ago.

## Topography and Climate

### Topography

#### Highlands

The southern-facing face of Mount Fyaeyoa is covered in verdant green grasslands dotted sporadically with rocky outcroppings and towering pine trees, perfect for pastures and the farming of alpine farm animals such as sheep and goats. The mountain itself has a shallow slope, almost difficult to notice for the most part.

#### Plains and Forests

The eastern and western coasts of Malderi are somewhat forested, mostly by pine trees. The parts that aren’t forests are plains, well populated by agricultural settlements.

#### Southern Coast

The southern coast of Fyaeyoa is somewhat steep and rocky, but has many well-established fishing towns and cities.

### Climate

Moderate, but with relatively heavy rainfall compared to neighboring mainland nations such as Titani and the Amrali Provinces.

## Population

Capital: 96,000

Overall: 646,000

Humans and Dwarves (60:40).

## Exports and Trades

### Exports

Fish and Grains

Logs

Wool

Mundane dwarven crafts

### Imports

Ores, metals, gems, and minerals

Fruits

Spices

### Trades

Strong trade with Belegost (not exclusive).

Strong trade with other coastal nations (not exclusive).

## Government

Historically a monarchy, but presently a democracy.

## Military

Malderi had a relatively strong standing army, with local militia established in the event of a crisis. Still in the process of rebuilding their army.

## Social Hierarchy and Culture

There is a higher concentration of dwarves in the highlands, and a higher concentration of humans along the coast.

Every adult carries a weapon, no matter how small, and is prepared to fight. The people tend to be honest, serious, and quick to anger.

Appearance-wise, the Malderi are pale, almost grey-skinned, thin, and wiry.

## Cities, Towns, and Villages

### Malderi City

Previously abandoned due to flooding, recently reconstructed with aid from the clans of Belegost. Effectively a very large fishing city, with ports connecting to the mainland. A hub of trade and commerce, and a rich target for pirates in the region. Those living on Fyaeyoa wishing for passage to the mainland generally have to pass through here.

## Alliances

### Belegost

Traditionally a strong alliance built from trade and mutual exclusivity of the regions they resided in, Malderi was recently strongly assisted by the clans of Belegost in the reconstruction of their Capital following the great floods. This alliance began in 9513 after Belegost aided in the defeat of the Malderi Guild of Necromancy.

## Historical Timeline

### ~13000 Before Beast

The Supervolcano Fyaeyoa erupts its last, clouding the skies for years and flooding what is now the island of Fyaeyoa and the western coast of Orelisle with pyroclastic flows and scorching lava. The explosion forms the majority of the Mistral Sea, carving out huge swaths of ocean as many of the large magma chambers collapse below. One magma chamber, the one that forms the city of Belegost in the present, remains intact, and Mount Fyaeyoa and the Island of Fyaeyoa stand as the only testament to this cataclysm.

### ~12900 Before Beast

The island of Fyaeyoa has fully recovered from the eruption, its plains and forests enriched by the mineral-rich lava that once flowed across its surface.

### ~early 8000s

Malderi is founded by dwarves and humans, dwarves mostly sticking to the mountainous highlands and the humans mostly sticking to the coast.

### ~8600

Mount Fyaeyoa is verifiably extinct, its magma chamber empty, and its magma tunnels fully evacuated or solidified.

### ~8700

Belegost is founded by the dwarves of Malderi.

### ~9204

Belegost declares independence from Malderi, entering into the Belegostian War of Independence.

### ~9213

Malderi admits defeat, securing Belegost’s independence from Malderi.

### ~9301

Malderi begins colonization of the northern coastline of Amerale.

### ~9304

Höfn colony destroyed by Amerale.

Colonization efforts of Amerale abandoned.

### ~9503

Malderi enters a civil war when the Guide of Necromancy attempts to place their guild leader upon the Malderi Throne.

### ~9513

Malderi was in civil war. Guild of Necromancy vs. the Kingdom.

Civil War was ended with the assistance of Belegost troops, led by Archibald Ironfist.

### ~10013

A large tsunami flooded half the island. The old swamps have disappeared under the water, and the Guild of Necromancers is thought to be wiped out.

A large population of humans migrate to the highlands.

Some of the dwarves migrate to Belegost.

The Capital city is heavily flooded.

The clans of Belegost commit their aid to reconstructing Malderi.

### ~10018

The Malderi reconstruction effort is completed, and the population returns to the newly-finished city.

## Further Information

* Amrali Republic
* Belegost
* Dwarves
* Humans