The largest in area of the eight regions of Orden, Vasloria is a land of rolling, hilly plains once covered with forest primeval. After being conquered by Ajax the land has become divided, dotted with Caelian ruins and mysterious ancient temples.
History
People
The men of Vasloria value plain speaking and hard work. The people are called the Tevas-Gol, ancestors of the ancient, bronze-age, Gol and the more advanced Tevas who conquered them. The culture is strictly feudal, and most people aspire to follow the Code of Chivalry.
Notable Vaslorians
- The Commander (Sweet)
- Nails
- The Commander (Red)
- Nekodemus, Baron of Rend
- Kenway, Duke of Aendrim
- Graves
Baronies
Dalrath
Dalrath is the Northernmost Barony of Aendrim. The people of Dalrath have been beset on all sides by enemies since the fall of Good King Omund. They are far from the other human baronies of the region and surrounded on all sides by Forests, and Wodes. The People of Dalrath have become resilient and heavily militarized. Of the three baronies of Aendrim, Dalrath has the largest and most experienced army. Lord Kenway was originally the heir to the Barony of Dalrath before executing Edmund Bedegar and claiming the title Duke of Aendrim.
Places
Strongholds and Followers Cover - Conceptopolis, 2018
- Dalrath Keep
- Wend
- Chard
Bedegar
Places
- Bedegar Keep
- Gravesford
- Tarreton
Tor
Places
- Tor Keep
- Orlane
- Villane
Oll
Other Places
- Blackbottom - A port city in Aendrim, it is unaffiliated with any baronies
- The Tower of the Oracle
- The Ruins of Castle Omund
Government
Much of the information in this section is speculative.
It appears that Historically Vasloria was ruled by a King who relied on several dukes each managing large duchies or regions. The Dukes in turn relied upon several Barons to manage the settled regions within their duchies. These Baronies are what still make up the backbone of Vaslorian Government today. Finally the Barons were served by a series of Knights and Counts who helped protect the citizens of the baronies and maintain law and order.
After Ajax defeated Good King Omund and his Dragon Phalanx he abolished the Dukes leaving the most powerful nobles, the Barons, as fairly independent subjects under his rule. Recently Lord Kenway, the Former Baron of Dalrath, has Declared himself the Duke of Aendrim in direct opposition to the rule of Ajax over the Region.
Wodes
Many forests still remain and some are still called by the ancient name: Wode. The Wodes are places of high magic where the immortal Fairy Elves await the return of their creators, the Celestials. One of the Wodes was the ancestral home of Lady Sariel.
Calendar
The people of Vasloria, like most peoples, use the Caelian calendar but with their own unique names. Each month has exactly 28 days with 7 days in a week, with the Exception of Mid-Winter which has a 29th additional day not part of any week called Year's End.
Months
Bleaker, Malice, Nox, Aster, Beltene, Heather, Lyleth, Cullwen, Sapir, Rutter, Aniss, Whisten, Mid-Winter/Fasting
Days of the Week
Lain, Dulain, Disarth, Mart, Cetaine, Disdane, Dardone
Celestial Events
Each Solstice and Equinox occurs on the same time every year. There appears to be two winter solstices on the calendar both have been included in this list.
- Vernal Equinox - 7th of Aster
- Summer Solstice - 15th of Lyleth
- Autumnal Equinox - 22th of Rutter
- Winter Solstice 1 - 15th of Whisten
- Winter Solstice 2 - 29th of Mid-Winter (Year's End)
Behind the Scenes
Vasloria, and more specifically Aendrim, was the primary setting for Matt's two previous campaigns (the Shield of Gravesford, and the Revenant Vow), major details about these campaigns can be found in older campaign diaries.
Included are some of Matt's early maps of Aendrim.