Gods & Worship
Valdavesk, Eanimloth, Kyzulda have large followings and temples within the nation of Valdramier. Temples of Kyzulda and Valdavesk are the most respected and make up the ruling class across Valdramier.
- No temples dedicated to Elladriel or Kydriel are found through Valdramier, with the exception of small temples within the conclaves of “The runes of Elladriel”.
Laws: Enforced by the inquisitors of Vala, a sect within the clergy of Valdavesk.
Government
Valdramier is controlled by a theocracy, composed from high priests/priestess from both the temples of Kyzulda and Valadavesk. The main government is located within Kultamrish (The sapphire city, holy city of Valdavesk).
- 4 high lords of Valdramier – 2 seats given to Kyzulda and 2 to Valdavesk (2 men and 2 women must always make up the 4 seats).
- A council of 20 people advises the high lords and is authorised to make low level day to day decisions about ruling Valdramier.
- 10 inquisitor generals of Valdramier make up half the council which advices the 4 high lords.
- 10 council members from noble houses and powerful merchants make up the other half of the council.
Alignment: Lawful Good (Allows all non-evil races, so long as they adhere to the laws of Valdavesk)
Attitude to magic
Tolerates arcane magic (mostly when its beneficial to the state).
- Use of compulsion, charm, mind affecting and divination magics against residents is Illegal
- Sale, purchase and use of magical items / components is regulated by the inquisitors of Vala. As such many such transactions have been driven to the nations thriving underworld.
- The Arcanamancers of Kydriel have been allowed to set up a small enclave within the city of Kultamrish to start working on a skyport within the capital city [1278]. The skyport is estimated to be completed by 1280.
Attitude to psionics: Tolerated, same as arcane magic.
History
Founded in the year 328 DR, the theocracy of Valdavesk is the newest nation on Eminlora.
- Valdavesk lead a holy war against Marvesh the dread wyrm champion of Gazrashim (a planar god of chaos) and Xayvnudieth the eternal, high lord of Sisk’rosham. Xayvnudtar, Xayvndieth's son escaped the crusades and has not been seen since 328 DR.
- After 30 years building up his forces and forging alliances with natives, Valdavesk lead an army of 10,000 holy warriors in a final confrontation with Marvesh and Xayvnudieth. Only 2,000 survived the battle and Valdavesk himself was mortally wounded.
Cities, Villages and Towns
The capital city of Valdremier is the city of Kultamrish, located on the north/western coast of Eminlora.
| Name | Size | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Green hollow | A small city around 25 miles from Kultamarish. | |
| White Hollow | A walled city on the coast of Eminlora, located around 50 miles from Kultamrish. | |
| Crystal grave | A walled city located inland, around 100 miles from Kultamrish. | |
| Kultamrish |