ished. Many of their towns (all of the successful ones) are fortified, and fortlets and castles abound ... somewhere in a civilised town in another country. One thing that helps Daelians stand out is their [[:s... ds to the Ruary dynasty, which died out (although one of their cadet branches, the [[:skyss:chars:daels... V, Grand Duke of Reoch]]. He succeeded to the throne as a baby when his mother, [[:skyss:chars:daels:c
anaged for building ships. Several shipyards line one of the channels, known as 'the yards'.
There is... e been educated there, and the 'Library Annex' is one of Dalreoch's notable taverns, famed for the qual... ive heart of the city, containing an impressive stone square with pillars, statues, and the [[:skyss:pl... maritime trade.
Trade: The city exports timber, stone, and skilled sailors while importing luxury goods
their boat captain [[:skyss:chars:old_bjorn]] is one of the electors of the [[:skyss:other:lord_isles|... s running inland from the jetty. The boat shed on one side with a ramp into the beach. There's a barn a... t, though the primary maritime interface is the stone and timber jetty.
The settlement's infrastructur... **Smokehouses** | Three dedicated buildings positioned downwind to process the seasonal fish catch. |
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ect dedicated to spiritual perfection and finding one’s specific place in the universe. The temple is f... The canopies of these trees overlap, and at least one branch per pair is braided to physically join the... e, having died shortly after entering the cursed zone. This protection has made the site a preferred wi... t major town to the temple, located approximately one hour away by flight.
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Marketplace and Infrastructure ====
The market is one of the wider thoroughfares in the capital. The square is surfaced with flagstones featuring permanent brass inlays that mark the s... of detritus by city labourers to ensure the flagstones are visible.
==== The Gallows ====
A permanent ... s Street so the crowds may witness justice being done before they reach the market square. While the ga
campus is dominated by a grand, triple-towered stone building featuring extensive colonnades. Adjacent to this is a long, low stone structure which houses the university library, considered one of the most comprehensive repositories of knowled... the island. These labs are constructed as small stone and earth buildings with very light roofs, design
* First appears - "The King's Peace," a standalone short story detailing Dael Riatan politics
* Fu... catapults on the battlements, or the archers stationed beside them. A small battery on the Northwestern... and the guards.
Caer Suibhne is a substantial stone castle featuring a Great Hall dominated by a large fireplace with wood panelling and flagstone floors. The castle is large enough to contain mul
kyss:places:daelriata|Dael Riata]]. Through the pioneering work of the [[:skyss:chars:daels:gilruary|Ea... ve achieved global dominance by standardising components and construction designs. This system allows for parallel processing: while one team lays a keel, others pre-cut ribs and plankin... r 769** (17-month build time).
By 774, Dalmuir alone had produced 30 of these hulls. The only other sh
ia]] is defined by the River Wackle, a waterway prone to significant decennial flooding that necessitat... ters:eleanor_i|Queen Eleanor I]], who took the throne following the death of her brother, [[:skyss:char... [:skyss:places:stylhet|Stylhet]], which serves as one of the few academic hubs on the continent.
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grows directly out of the sea, the city is positioned where two major fjords converge, creating a stra... y fortified. The fjords are guarded by massive stone forts capable of launching jars of flaming pitch ... ousing a high watchtower, a fortified keep, and stone-built batteries. These batteries use glowing braz
he administration of justice. A vacancy in the throne occurs upon death, voluntary abdication, or a vote of no confidence by more than one-third of the Electors. A candidate requires a two... e through the recent adoption of standardised components and construction patterns. This standardisatio
[BoT_members|President of the Board of Trade]] is one of the [[Electors]] of the [[king]].
=== Stori... e organisation, possibly the largest non-military one in the world. Broadly it has the following depart
our-turreted keep** constructed from light grey stone. Its design is notable for several ornate feature... ner Bailey:** The road to the keep opens into a stone-flagged square dominated by a building featuring
und I of Bernicia invaded to claim the Daelian throne. The conflict only ended when the Daels united ag... ign launched to press a claim on the Bernician throne.
Belligerents: Dael Riata (under King Alasdair I
