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In the shadowy Thunderhead Vale to the east of the Cloudpiercer Range, the kingdom of Valstrom sprawls along the Thunderhead River. With the Cloudpiercers to Valstrom’s west and north, and the [[Hadla]] mountains to its east, Valstrom catches a tremendous amount of rain and humidity from the Kozia Rainforest. Valstrom’s summers are hot and humid, its winters chilly and often snowy. Its falls are vibrant with bright leaves, its springs with bright flowers. | In the shadowy Thunderhead Vale to the east of the Cloudpiercer Range, the kingdom of Valstrom sprawls along the Thunderhead River. With the Cloudpiercers to Valstrom’s west and north, and the [[Hadla]] mountains to its east, Valstrom catches a tremendous amount of rain and humidity from the Kozia Rainforest. Valstrom’s summers are hot and humid, its winters chilly and often snowy. Its falls are vibrant with bright leaves, its springs with bright flowers. | ||
Valstrom’s charming seasons have drawn many peoples over the generations, and in the clearings of the subtropical forests its ancient towns are steeped in layers of history. Most towns and all of Valstrom’s cities are heavily timber- based, with log buildings and wooden tiles or thatched roofs. A few fortified buildings, such as the town watch and the lord or lady’s castle, are predominantly classical stone castles. | Valstrom’s charming seasons have drawn many peoples over the generations, and in the clearings of the subtropical forests its ancient towns are steeped in layers of history. Most towns and all of Valstrom’s cities are heavily timber- based, with log buildings and wooden tiles or thatched roofs. A few fortified buildings, such as the town watch and the lord or lady’s castle, are predominantly classical stone castles. | ||
Generations ago, | Generations ago, Shadradoth split away from Valstrom as an independent nation. When the king passed away, his chief advisor became king regent, but refused to abdicate when the late king’s daughter came of age. The resulting civil war tore the kingdom in half, and Princess Shadra, unable to claim the throne from Rehan Jehoram, had to make do with her half of the kingdom. The Jehorams continue their rule to this day. | ||
=== Academic. === | === Academic. === | ||
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The royal castle overlooks the river and is surrounded by an artificial moat connected to the river. On the mainland, the Stormvale University holds classrooms and dormitories full of intellectuals. | The royal castle overlooks the river and is surrounded by an artificial moat connected to the river. On the mainland, the Stormvale University holds classrooms and dormitories full of intellectuals. | ||
The Stormvale Cathedral is also a marvel of architectural and artistic achievement, and the religious among the nation often | The Stormvale Cathedral is also a marvel of architectural and artistic achievement, and the religious among the nation often travel to behold the wondrous stained glass depictions of the various members of the Celestial Council. | ||
=== Points of Interest === | === Points of Interest === | ||
'''Cloudpiercers.''' See Shadradoth for information on the Cloudpiercer Range and the tallest mountain in the known world. | '''Cloudpiercers.''' See [[Shadradoth]] for information on the Cloudpiercer Range and the tallest mountain in the known world. | ||
'''Thundervale River.''' The Valstromians and Shadradothans have built a shared city at the base of a magical waterfall in the Thundervale River. See Shadradoth for more information on this remarkable place. | '''Thundervale River.''' The Valstromians and Shadradothans have built a shared city at the base of a magical waterfall in the Thundervale River. See Shadradoth for more information on this remarkable place. | ||
=== Quest Ideas === | === Quest Ideas === | ||
* Valstrom faces another heirship crisis, and various nobles across the kingdom make their power plays. The heroes must interact with these nobles and determine who they wish to support. | |||
* The entire Valstromian/Shadradothan town at the base of the magic waterfall has vanished. Perhaps it’s in the Everwilds. | |||
* Monsters have been reported in the overgrown neighborhoods of Stormvale. Will the heroes free the city from these menaces? | |||
* Adventurers and a famous [[noble]] have gone missing after boasting that they could climb the Great Cloudpierce, the tallest mountain in the world. Another noble calls upon the heroes to mount a rescue mission. | |||