Scourgelands - Revision history

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	== History ==		== History ==
	=== Timeline ===		=== Timeline ===
	* {{Year\|6444}} - The first modern settlement in the area, [[Senasa]], is founded on the banks of the [[Rokola River]] by colonists out of the [[~~Tirione~~]] city of [[Cedarwood]]. Senasa served as the first town of arrival for most new inhabitants, a stopping point before moving farther inland.		* {{Year\|6444}} - The first modern settlement in the area, [[Senasa]], is founded on the banks of the [[Rokola River]] by colonists out of the [[Tamkaranu]] city of [[Cedarwood]]. Senasa served as the first town of arrival for most new inhabitants, a stopping point before moving farther inland.
	* {{Year\|6444}} - {{Year\|6629}} - Colonization continues. By the middle of the 97th century, around 8,000 people lived in the area.		* {{Year\|6444}} - {{Year\|6629}} - Colonization continues. By the middle of the 97th century, around 8,000 people lived in the area.
	* 16 Falcon {{Year\|6629}} - The Scourge is first sighted near Acridae.		* 16 Falcon {{Year\|6629}} - The Scourge is first sighted near Acridae.

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	Almost no one lives within the Scourgelands today. Outside of a small number of hermits and druids, the region is otherwise entirely depopulated. The few new inhabitants that do arrive tend to be desperate and fleeing something worse than the fates that might meet them here.		Almost no one lives within the Scourgelands today. Outside of a small number of hermits and druids, the region is otherwise entirely depopulated. The few new inhabitants that do arrive tend to be desperate and fleeing something worse than the fates that might meet them here.

	At one time, this area was a unique melting pot of peoples and cultures, primarily seafarers from the eastern Chaska and colonists from Hellea. Traditions, cultures, and religions mixed with the material realities of settling the area. Settlers were generally not well-off and valued their independence highly~~, as unlike the nearby [[Nionegrast]] and [[Argengrast]] this colonization was not a state-sponsored affair~~.		At one time, this area was a unique melting pot of peoples and cultures, primarily seafarers from the eastern Chaska and colonists from Hellea. Traditions, cultures, and religions mixed with the material realities of settling the area. Settlers were generally not well-off and valued their independence highly.

	Many settlements had small shrines and altars, usually to the [[Chaskan pantheon]] of deities - worship of [[Taliash]] and [[Hasamel]] in particular were quite widespread.		Many settlements had small shrines and altars, usually to the [[Chaskan pantheon]] of deities - worship of [[Taliash]] and [[Hasamel]] in particular were quite widespread.

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	~~{{NationInfobox~~		The '''Scourgelands''' are an almost uninhabited region in the [[Western Coast]] of the [[Chaska Sea]]. Settlers from the eastern and northern shores of the Chaska founded small cities and towns om the area several centuries ago, but today it is almost completely abandoned after the appearance of a strange type of insectoid creature called the [[Scourge]].
	~~\|name = Scourgelands~~
	~~\|image =~~
	~~\|capital = None~~
	~~\|ruler = None~~
	~~\|government = None~~
	~~\|demonym = -~~
	~~\|adjective = -~~
	~~\|languages = None; [[Common]], [[Hellean]], [[Telan]], others (former)~~
	~~\|religions = None; various (former)~~
	}}
	The '''Scourgelands''' are an almost uninhabited region in the [[Western Coast]] of the [[Chaska Sea]]. Settlers from the eastern and northern shores of the Chaska founded small cities and towns om the area several centuries ago, but today it is almost completely abandoned after the appearance of a strange type of [[Scourge~~\|insectoid creature~~]].

	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==
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	After sweeping over the land, the swarms of the Scourge disappeared as quickly as they arrived. Unconfirmed sightings of the creatures have continued in the centuries since. However, most seem to have re-entered their underground burrows to wait until some future date.		After sweeping over the land, the swarms of the Scourge disappeared as quickly as they arrived. Unconfirmed sightings of the creatures have continued in the centuries since. However, most seem to have re-entered their underground burrows to wait until some future date.

	To the west, the forests and plains of the Scourgelands are separated from the [[Sangora Desolation]] and other arid regions by the [[Kheldezir Hills]]~~. Remote and dry, rumors of precious metals within still draw some that are particularly brave or foolish~~.		To the west, the forests and plains of the Scourgelands are separated from the [[Sangora Desolation]] and other arid regions by the [[Kheldezir Hills]].

	== History ==		== History ==
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	* Present - Few remain in what is now termed the Scourgelands. A handful of small settlements have been reestablished east of Senasa, and scavengers occasionally visit Meliagria in search of items left behind.		* Present - Few remain in what is now termed the Scourgelands. A handful of small settlements have been reestablished east of Senasa, and scavengers occasionally visit Meliagria in search of items left behind.

	== ~~Demographics~~ ==		== Inhabitants ==
	Almost no one lives within the Scourgelands today. Outside of a small number of hermits and druids, the region is otherwise entirely depopulated. The few new inhabitants that do arrive tend to be desperate and fleeing something worse than the fates that might meet them here.		Almost no one lives within the Scourgelands today. Outside of a small number of hermits and druids, the region is otherwise entirely depopulated. The few new inhabitants that do arrive tend to be desperate and fleeing something worse than the fates that might meet them here.

	~~== Culture ==~~
	At one time, this area was a unique melting pot of peoples and cultures, primarily seafarers from the eastern Chaska and colonists from Hellea. Traditions, cultures, and religions mixed with the material realities of settling the area. Settlers were generally not well-off and valued their independence highly, as unlike the nearby [[Nionegrast]] and [[Argengrast]] this colonization was not a state-sponsored affair.		At one time, this area was a unique melting pot of peoples and cultures, primarily seafarers from the eastern Chaska and colonists from Hellea. Traditions, cultures, and religions mixed with the material realities of settling the area. Settlers were generally not well-off and valued their independence highly, as unlike the nearby [[Nionegrast]] and [[Argengrast]] this colonization was not a state-sponsored affair.

	Many settlements had small shrines and altars, usually to the [[Chaskan pantheon]] of deities - worship of [[Taliash]] and [[Hasamel]] in particular were quite widespread.		Many settlements had small shrines and altars, usually to the [[Chaskan pantheon]] of deities - worship of [[Taliash]] and [[Hasamel]] in particular were quite widespread.

	The structures that still stand in and around old settlements tend to be architecturally quite simple, ~~usually made~~ using ~~simple~~ techniques and materials like wood and stone. The area was not settled for long, and most towns kept a rustic appearance until their demise.		The structures that still stand in and around old settlements tend to be architecturally quite simple, built using vernacular techniques and common local materials like wood and stone. The area was not settled for long, and most towns kept a rustic appearance until their demise.

	~~== Government ==~~
	~~The Scourgelands has no government.~~

	~~== Economy ==~~
	~~The Scourgelands has no economy.~~

	~~== Relations ==~~
	Nionegrast, and therefore Tirione as well, holds an interest in expanding into the Scourgelands. However, this has not progressed beyond plans that have yet to go anywhere; the internal politics of Nionegrast have so far hampered any serious effort.

	~~Aside from small independent expeditions that rarely return, nobody else has much to do with the Scourge - probably a wise choice~~.

	{{CitiesWesternCoast}}		{{CitiesWesternCoast}}

	[[Category:~~Nations~~]]		[[Category:Locations]]
	[[Category:~~Scourgelands]]~~		[[Category:Geography]]
	~~[[Category:Chaska Sea~~]]
	[[Category:Western Coast]]		[[Category:Western Coast]]
			[[Category:Western Coast/Locations]]
			[[Category:Western Coast/Geography]]

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	The '''Scourgelands''' are an almost uninhabited region in the [[Western Coast]] of the [[Chaska Sea]]. ~~Once the domain of ancient [[Elf\|elves]], more recently settlers~~ from the eastern and northern shores of the Chaska founded small cities and towns ~~here. Today~~ it is almost completely abandoned after the appearance of a strange type of [[Scourge\|insectoid creature]].		The '''Scourgelands''' are an almost uninhabited region in the [[Western Coast]] of the [[Chaska Sea]]. Settlers from the eastern and northern shores of the Chaska founded small cities and towns om the area several centuries ago, but today it is almost completely abandoned after the appearance of a strange type of [[Scourge\|insectoid creature]].

	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==
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	== History ==		== History ==
	=== Timeline ===		=== Timeline ===
	* Pre-colonization - At some point in the distant past, these lands were home to an elven population of a fairly significant size. Though long gone, surprisingly well preserved remnants of their society remain, mostly concentrated in the forests south and west of the [[Rokola River]]. No modern elven population draws a connection between themselves and this ancient civilization - what happened to them is unknown.		* {{Year\|6444}} - The first modern settlement in the area, [[Senasa]], is founded on the banks of the [[Rokola River]] by colonists out of the [[Tirione]] city of [[Cedarwood]]. Senasa served as the first town of arrival for most new inhabitants, a stopping point before moving farther inland.
	* {{Year\|6444}} - The first modern settlement in the area, [[Senasa]], is founded on the banks of the Rokola River by colonists out of the [[~~Tirione\|~~Tirione]] city of [[Cedarwood]]. Senasa served as the first town of arrival for most new inhabitants, a stopping point before moving farther inland.
	* {{Year\|6444}} - {{Year\|6629}} - Colonization continues. By the middle of the 97th century, around 8,000 people lived in the area.		* {{Year\|6444}} - {{Year\|6629}} - Colonization continues. By the middle of the 97th century, around 8,000 people lived in the area.
	* 16 Falcon {{Year\|6629}} - The Scourge is first sighted near Acridae.		* 16 Falcon {{Year\|6629}} - The Scourge is first sighted near Acridae.

Gronk at 04:27, 5 November 2023

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	The '''Scourgelands''' are an almost uninhabited region in the [[Western Coast]] of the [[Chaska Sea]]. Once the domain of ancient [[Elf\|elves]], more recently settlers from the eastern and northern shores of the Chaska founded small cities and towns here. Today it is almost completely abandoned after the appearance of a strange type of [[Scourge\|insectoid creature]].		The '''Scourgelands''' are an almost uninhabited region in the [[Western Coast]] of the [[Chaska Sea]]. Once the domain of ancient [[Elf\|elves]], more recently settlers from the eastern and northern shores of the Chaska founded small cities and towns here. Today it is almost completely abandoned after the appearance of a strange type of [[Scourge\|insectoid creature]].

	Some believe the Scourge to be extraplanar or extraterrestrial in nature; certainly the creatures seem to have been warped by some type of unearthly forces. In fear of what may arise in the future, a few clerics and champions of other faiths maintain a vigil over the Scourgelands, preparing for any eventuality.

	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==

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	* {{Year\|6444}} - {{Year\|6629}} - Colonization continues. By the middle of the 97th century, around 8,000 people lived in the area.		* {{Year\|6444}} - {{Year\|6629}} - Colonization continues. By the middle of the 97th century, around 8,000 people lived in the area.
	* 16 Falcon {{Year\|6629}} - The Scourge is first sighted near Acridae.		* 16 Falcon {{Year\|6629}} - The Scourge is first sighted near Acridae.
	* 4 Wasp {{Year\|6630}} - The population of Acridae stops stops sending regular mail to nearby towns. Expeditions sent to investigate find bones stripped of all flesh, accounting for almost all of the roughly 550 humans and dwarves that lived there. Over the next month, smaller settlements around Acridae suffer the same fate. Swarms of giant insects begin to appear throughout the region, devouring all they encountered.		* 4 Wasp {{Year\|6630}} - The population of Acridae stops stops sending regular mail to nearby towns. Expeditions sent to investigate find bones stripped of all flesh, accounting for almost all of the roughly 550 humans and [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] that lived there. Over the next month, smaller settlements around Acridae suffer the same fate. Swarms of giant insects begin to appear throughout the region, devouring all they encountered.
	* 16 Basilisk {{Year\|6630}} - [[Metar]], home to almost a thousand people, goes dark. Boats and barges with only the remains of their crews drift down the river, prompting more investigations. Those that are sent to explore are quickly driven away by lingering swarms of the Scourge creatures.		* 16 Basilisk {{Year\|6630}} - [[Metar]], home to almost a thousand people, goes dark. Boats and barges with only the remains of their crews drift down the river, prompting more investigations. Those that are sent to explore are quickly driven away by lingering swarms of the Scourge creatures.
	* 9 Wolf {{Year\|6630}} to 20 Dragon {{Year\|6631}} - A mass migration out of the settlements begins, aided by further rumors, some true and some not, of other disappearing towns. Senasa was the last to be fully abandoned, as the docks remained operational for long enough to assist the evacuation.		* 9 Wolf {{Year\|6630}} to 20 Dragon {{Year\|6631}} - A mass migration out of the settlements begins, aided by further rumors, some true and some not, of other disappearing towns. Senasa was the last to be fully abandoned, as the docks remained operational for long enough to assist the evacuation.

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	The '''Scourgelands''' are an almost uninhabited region in the [[Western Coast]] of the [[Chaska Sea]]. Once the domain of ancient elves, more recently settlers from the eastern and northern shores of the Chaska founded small cities and towns here. Today it is almost completely abandoned after the appearance of a strange type of [[Scourge\|insectoid creature]].		The '''Scourgelands''' are an almost uninhabited region in the [[Western Coast]] of the [[Chaska Sea]]. Once the domain of ancient [[Elf\|elves]], more recently settlers from the eastern and northern shores of the Chaska founded small cities and towns here. Today it is almost completely abandoned after the appearance of a strange type of [[Scourge\|insectoid creature]].

	Some believe the Scourge to be extraplanar or extraterrestrial in nature; certainly the creatures seem to have been warped by some type of unearthly forces. In fear of what may arise in the future, a few clerics and champions of other faiths maintain a vigil over the Scourgelands, preparing for any eventuality.		Some believe the Scourge to be extraplanar or extraterrestrial in nature; certainly the creatures seem to have been warped by some type of unearthly forces. In fear of what may arise in the future, a few clerics and champions of other faiths maintain a vigil over the Scourgelands, preparing for any eventuality.

Gronk at 22:12, 30 July 2023

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	At one time, this area was a unique melting pot of peoples and cultures, primarily seafarers from the eastern Chaska and colonists from Hellea. Traditions, cultures, and religions mixed with the material realities of settling the area. Settlers were generally not well-off and valued their independence highly, as unlike the nearby [[Nionegrast]] and [[Argengrast]] this colonization was not a state-sponsored affair.		At one time, this area was a unique melting pot of peoples and cultures, primarily seafarers from the eastern Chaska and colonists from Hellea. Traditions, cultures, and religions mixed with the material realities of settling the area. Settlers were generally not well-off and valued their independence highly, as unlike the nearby [[Nionegrast]] and [[Argengrast]] this colonization was not a state-sponsored affair.

	Many settlements had small shrines and altars, usually to the ~~common~~ pantheon of deities - worship of [[Taliash]] and [[Hasamel]] in particular were quite widespread.		Many settlements had small shrines and altars, usually to the [[Chaskan pantheon]] of deities - worship of [[Taliash]] and [[Hasamel]] in particular were quite widespread.

	The structures that still stand in and around old settlements tend to be architecturally quite simple, usually made using simple techniques and materials like wood and stone. The area was not settled for long, and most towns kept a rustic appearance until their demise.		The structures that still stand in and around old settlements tend to be architecturally quite simple, usually made using simple techniques and materials like wood and stone. The area was not settled for long, and most towns kept a rustic appearance until their demise.

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	== Culture ==		== Culture ==
	At one time, this area was a unique melting pot of peoples and cultures, primarily seafarers from the eastern Chaska and colonists from Hellea. Traditions, cultures, and religions mixed with the material realities of settling the area. Settlers were generally not well-off and valued their independence highly, as unlike the nearby Nionegrast and Argengrast this colonization was not a state-sponsored affair.		At one time, this area was a unique melting pot of peoples and cultures, primarily seafarers from the eastern Chaska and colonists from Hellea. Traditions, cultures, and religions mixed with the material realities of settling the area. Settlers were generally not well-off and valued their independence highly, as unlike the nearby [[Nionegrast]] and [[Argengrast]] this colonization was not a state-sponsored affair.

	Many settlements had small shrines and altars, usually to the common pantheon of deities - worship of ~~Desna~~ in particular ~~was~~ quite widespread.		Many settlements had small shrines and altars, usually to the common pantheon of deities - worship of [[Taliash]] and [[Hasamel]] in particular were quite widespread.

	The structures that still stand in and around old settlements tend to be architecturally quite simple, usually made using simple techniques and materials like wood and stone. The area was not settled for long, and most towns kept a rustic appearance until their demise.		The structures that still stand in and around old settlements tend to be architecturally quite simple, usually made using simple techniques and materials like wood and stone. The area was not settled for long, and most towns kept a rustic appearance until their demise.
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	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
	Nionegrast, and therefore Tirione as well, holds an interest in expanding into the Scourgelands. However, this has not progressed beyond ~~talk and~~ plans that have yet to go anywhere; the internal politics of Nionegrast have so far hampered any serious effort.		Nionegrast, and therefore Tirione as well, holds an interest in expanding into the Scourgelands. However, this has not progressed beyond plans that have yet to go anywhere; the internal politics of Nionegrast have so far hampered any serious effort.

	Aside from small independent expeditions that rarely return, nobody else has much to do with the Scourge - probably a wise choice.		Aside from small independent expeditions that rarely return, nobody else has much to do with the Scourge - probably a wise choice.

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	* 4 Wasp {{Year\|6630}} - The population of Acridae stops stops sending regular mail to nearby towns. Expeditions sent to investigate find bones stripped of all flesh, accounting for almost all of the roughly 550 humans and dwarves that lived there. Over the next month, smaller settlements around Acridae suffer the same fate. Swarms of giant insects begin to appear throughout the region, devouring all they encountered.		* 4 Wasp {{Year\|6630}} - The population of Acridae stops stops sending regular mail to nearby towns. Expeditions sent to investigate find bones stripped of all flesh, accounting for almost all of the roughly 550 humans and dwarves that lived there. Over the next month, smaller settlements around Acridae suffer the same fate. Swarms of giant insects begin to appear throughout the region, devouring all they encountered.
	* 16 Basilisk {{Year\|6630}} - [[Metar]], home to almost a thousand people, goes dark. Boats and barges with only the remains of their crews drift down the river, prompting more investigations. Those that are sent to explore are quickly driven away by lingering swarms of the Scourge creatures.		* 16 Basilisk {{Year\|6630}} - [[Metar]], home to almost a thousand people, goes dark. Boats and barges with only the remains of their crews drift down the river, prompting more investigations. Those that are sent to explore are quickly driven away by lingering swarms of the Scourge creatures.
	* 9 Wolf {{Year\|6630}} to 20 ~~Songbird~~ {{Year\|6631}} - A mass migration out of the settlements begins, aided by further rumors, some true and some not, of other disappearing towns. Senasa was the last to be fully abandoned, as the docks remained operational for long enough to assist the evacuation.		* 9 Wolf {{Year\|6630}} to 20 Dragon {{Year\|6631}} - A mass migration out of the settlements begins, aided by further rumors, some true and some not, of other disappearing towns. Senasa was the last to be fully abandoned, as the docks remained operational for long enough to assist the evacuation.
	* Present - Few remain in what is now termed the Scourgelands. A handful of small settlements have been reestablished east of Senasa, and scavengers occasionally visit Meliagria in search of items left behind.		* Present - Few remain in what is now termed the Scourgelands. A handful of small settlements have been reestablished east of Senasa, and scavengers occasionally visit Meliagria in search of items left behind.

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	* {{Year\|6444}} - {{Year\|6629}} - Colonization continues. By the middle of the 97th century, around 8,000 people lived in the area.		* {{Year\|6444}} - {{Year\|6629}} - Colonization continues. By the middle of the 97th century, around 8,000 people lived in the area.
	* 16 Falcon {{Year\|6629}} - The Scourge is first sighted near Acridae.		* 16 Falcon {{Year\|6629}} - The Scourge is first sighted near Acridae.
	* 4 Wasp {{Year\|6630}} - The population of Acridae stops stops sending regular mail to nearby towns. Expeditions sent to investigate find bones stripped of all flesh, accounting for almost all of the roughly 550 humans and dwarves that lived there. Over the next month, smaller settlements around Acridae suffer the same fate. Swarms of giant insects begin to appear throughout the region, devouring all they encountered.		* 4 Wasp {{Year\|6630}} - The population of Acridae stops stops sending regular mail to nearby towns. Expeditions sent to investigate find bones stripped of all flesh, accounting for almost all of the roughly 550 humans and [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] that lived there. Over the next month, smaller settlements around Acridae suffer the same fate. Swarms of giant insects begin to appear throughout the region, devouring all they encountered.
	* 16 Basilisk {{Year\|6630}} - [[Metar]], home to almost a thousand people, goes dark. Boats and barges with only the remains of their crews drift down the river, prompting more investigations. Those that are sent to explore are quickly driven away by lingering swarms of the Scourge creatures.		* 16 Basilisk {{Year\|6630}} - [[Metar]], home to almost a thousand people, goes dark. Boats and barges with only the remains of their crews drift down the river, prompting more investigations. Those that are sent to explore are quickly driven away by lingering swarms of the Scourge creatures.
	* 9 Wolf {{Year\|6630}} to 20 Dragon {{Year\|6631}} - A mass migration out of the settlements begins, aided by further rumors, some true and some not, of other disappearing towns. Senasa was the last to be fully abandoned, as the docks remained operational for long enough to assist the evacuation.		* 9 Wolf {{Year\|6630}} to 20 Dragon {{Year\|6631}} - A mass migration out of the settlements begins, aided by further rumors, some true and some not, of other disappearing towns. Senasa was the last to be fully abandoned, as the docks remained operational for long enough to assist the evacuation.