eham ======
Estreham is a secluded, bowl-shaped valley located within the southern country of [[:skyss... ld of female [[:skyss:chars:heroes|Heroes]]. The valley is protected by an ancient anti-male curse and ... one hour by flight, but much longer on foot. The valley is accessible via a track that leads away from ... er into a region of low hills and pastures, eventually giving way to the return of dense, deciduous for
oring the King's layout, these include dedicated galleries and a specific **Queen's Garden** area.
* **Galleries:** Internal walkways and galleries overlook the central light well, provide access to the various... Public and Functional Spaces ===
* **The Grand Hall:** Located on the lower floors for formal events,
====== Gallows Market ======
===== Summary =====
The Gallows Market is a large public square located at the eastern end of Gallows Street, just outside the inner bailey of [[:sk... nlays that mark the specific pitches for market stalls. On special occasions, such as the arrival of [[
kyss:places:daelriata|Dael Riata]], it is historically regarded as neutral ground suitable for high-lev... is built directly out of the rock, surrounded on all sides by fast flowing water. Over generations the... in boats very dangerous. There’s a wider curtain wall around Caer Suibhne, enclosing a small township of those that support the keep. It sits mostly on the
the Daels are impoverished. Many of their towns (all of the successful ones) are fortified, and fortle... substantial islands off the west coast, paradoxically called the Easter Isles. This name harks back to the days when there was no difference between the Da... e as skilled sailors and mercenaries there is a small shipbuilding industry from the two major ports [[
Isles]].
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=== Stories ===
They are in the story
... appears - it is the setting for the short story called 'Wedding Party', and possibly intended to form part of the setting for a story provisionally titled 'Heirs'.
==== Description ====
Dalreoch... of Daelian history Dalreoch has multiple curtain walls around the King's Keep, the old town, the mercha
y industries of Berenicia are hill farming and metallurgy. The kingdom is a major producer and exporter... ntly managed by [[:skyss:chars:berenicia:bernard_wallis|Bernard Wallis]], the first Earl of [[:skyss:places:stylhet|Stylhet]], who serves as the Queen’s Cha... er of the blood.
* [[:skyss:characters:bernard_wallis|Bernard Wallis, 1st Earl of Stylhet]], Chancell
s:electors|Council of Electors]] and the King's Small Council. The complex is noted for its grand white... ==== The Royal Park ====
The palace is topographically isolated from the dense tenements of [[:skyss:pl... th the overlapping upper storeys and filth-strewn alleys of the mercantile districts.
==== Maritime Ac... [[:skyss:places:bot|Board of Trade]] slipways. It allows for the direct arrival of high-ranking officia
there are three smokehouses downwind of the main halls that the community lives in. These run most of t... there are enough fish to keep the community going all winter. Fresh fish are eaten when the boats come ... on the weather & tides).
The houses are two parallel tenements running inland from the jetty. The bo... * Two distinct sandy areas suitable for landing small craft, though the primary maritime interface is t
is governed as a loose collection of relatively small counties, organised into a hierarchical electorat... ndgrafs, Markgrafs, Burgrafs, and Grafs, with a smaller number of Visgrafs. These lords assemble as a D... thority for the nation. This decentralised system allows for significant local autonomy while maintaini... interior is a network of fertile farmlands and small villages, while the eastern border regions transi
cluding historical reclamation projects that have allowed a dense urban population to occupy a once-vol... ty years to complete. By driving posts into the shallow seabed and filling wicker baskets with shells a... sh, the Zushonians calmed the coastal waves. This allowed the salt marshes to silt up and eventually form the stable ground upon which the modern city stand
|Skyss]] (also known as Heimdal). It is geographically distinct from the northern mainland due to its d... forests and relatively temperate climate. Historically significant as a habitat for [[:skyss:chars:elve... nd timber resource for the Skyssian state. Politically, the region is represented by the [[:skyss:chars... rs). The Earl's position is semi-hereditary, typically chosen from suitable family members, and is esse
e_of_clewg|Temple of Clewg at Estreham]]. Historically renowned for its agricultural productivity, part... Riggin and is bisected by a major thoroughfare locally identified as the [[:skyss:places:riggin_road|Gr... River Riggin meanders through the centre of the valley, providing the necessary irrigation for the reg... western bank of the river. Despite being known locally as the Great North Road, local [[:skyss:places:b
yss:places:fruitbar_plain|Fruitbar Plain]], eventually emptying into the [[:skyss:places:okkar_sea|Okka... or the transport of agricultural surplus, specifically grain, cured meats, and dried fruits, which are ... ility occurs roughly every decade and has historically been a source of border disputes between neighbo... northern maritime markets. Because the delta is shallow and volatile, it is navigated almost exclusivel
bricated components to enable swift repairs. This allows vessels that suffer damage to their masts or r... market cycles.
* Messengers and Couriers (10–20 all transient): Using the BoT's high-redundancy proto... ured meats, and dried fruits in the 11 provinces, allowing Skyssian merchants to plan their purchases a... dt]], the office uses a high-redundancy protocol. All critical despatches are duplicated and carried by
