Dorust

A map of Dorust. North is to the right of the image.

Dorust is a region on the mainland found along the Crimson Coast. It is expected to be the main region of the Dorust - Crimson Catalyst campaign.

## Location

Dorust is a nation found along the Crimson Coast and is one of the three fragmented regions resulting from the fall of the empire of Kirmonia.

## About

Dorust is the presumed main or entire area in which the Dorust campaign will be taking place.

It has a temperate climate comparable to that of Elin (or real world Germany). It features a distinct geography - bordered on all sides by viciously dense forest, tough mountain ranges, and deep ravines and so is relatively sheltered from the dangers other regions may face.

The region is known to be somewhat structurally disorganised due to its past. The central government is delocalised while trading and crafting guilds hold significant sway over the region. Despite this, it is known that the region holds a small standing army. Monster Hunting and Mining are both popular trades within the area. The area is surprisingly prosperous. A group of female-only wizards known as Witches are found in some of the smaller settlements in the area, where they apply skills focused mainly in practical botany and medicine.

Adventurers are uncommon but not unheard of due to the relative stability of the region. They mainly work for "Fixers", which provide an extremely structured and commercialised form of the profession.

The region is mostly human, with high concentrations of elves in the Vhisian forest and dwarves in Gire Outpost. Additionally, a large number of refugees from The Platinum Shards have moved here recently due to the concluding events of the Erilán campaign.

## People and Places

Dorust is a larger and more diverse region that Elin and not places are of key note.

### Cities and Towns

* **Huttenport****:** One of two largest cities in Dorust, found on the coast, and a key local cultural capital. However, due to its port and links by road (on both sides of the Laichen river) it is still a key trade location in the region. Due to its aforementioned access to the area, it is also the home of Dorust's thriving monster hunting industry, with some hunters becoming so well known they are essentially celebrities in the region.
* **Rusel:** One of the two largest cities in Dorust, found on the edge of the Laichen lake, and technical capital of the region. Despite heavy decentralisation, it acts as the gathering point of the 7 anonymous figures (known as the "chain links") that make up the nation's government.
* **Eishi:** A smaller settlement found deep within the Vhisian forest to the south. It is the only location where the limited trade with the isolationist and ancient elves found within the forest is possible. It was founded following peace-talks soon after a massacre of lumberjacks from Plankenhafer, a nearby town on the edge of the forest.
* **Gire Outpost:** Found on main road in the northernmost area of Dorust, Gire Outpost was founded by dwarves looking to exploit the mineral wealth found in The Cleft. The operation produces a large amount of alchemical runoff that drains into the Spaltleck swamp.
* **Lofmin:** Located east of the Rilten Spine, Lofmin is a small mining town with a tiered layout. Its population is largely employed by Mining Co.. It was the site of the first job undertaken by the party.

### Landmarks

* **Rilten Spine:** A huge and brutal mountain range found in the far west of Dorust. Many settlements litter its base, with Lofmin holding the second largest mining operation in the region with several mines throughout the mountain range. It is not unknown for goblins to occasionally be an issue within the area.
* **The Cleft:** A deep and brutal crag in the earth that scars the north of Dorust from the coast to the east past the Rilten Spine to the west. The south and north are joined by a two passes - one on the main road, taken by Gire Outpost, and another passing through the Spaltleck swamp.
* **Koppenwald:** A large forest in the northwestern part of Dorust. It is largely surrounded by natural barriers, with its easiest access point being through the town of Koplin on eastern border. It is home to the Witches' monastery, which is located just under the o in its name on the Dorust map.

## History

The history of the region starts with the fall of the empire of Kirmonia roughly 80-90 years ago due to conflict with its neighbours, where it split into three regions (one north and one south of Dorust).