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The largest region in Caledonia, it is roughly split in two by the Central Highlands. The lands to the north and the west of the central highlands are generally moorland and peat bog, with the lands to the south and the east being heavily cultivated. |
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BalnagowanThe site of Bal;nagowan has had a city on it from early times. The current coastal fort on the cliff tops dates from after the cataclysm, the old city was entirely destroyed by the routing Formorians in 500AF. The cliffs along this section of the coast make landing by boat virtually impossible. Small City |
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LechtAn agricultural town in central Caledonia, acting as a collection and distribution point for the food grown in the area. It is a relatively new town with moderate defences. Large Town |
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TornessLike Balnagowan, this is another fortification on cliff tops overlooking the sea. Large Town |
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Sites of Interest |
Field of Gowan (500AF)On the cliff tops to the east of the city of Balnagowan lies the site where the Formorians were finally driven into the sea. Battlefield |
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Field of Tay (996AF)The site where the Goblin insurrection of 996AF was crushed and Scraggletooth defeated. Ironically the insurrection of 1096AFD was crushed in the same place. Battlefield
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The Violet Mage's TowerA strange tower on the banks of Loch Tay, occupied until his disappearance in 1098 by Joshua McTay, the Violet Mage. Since then it has been occupied by a variety of people, including Shaleph, the Water Mage. During 1099 it was partially destroyed by the explosive departure of a piece of warpstone.For More Comments |
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The Golden TowerOn the opposite sde of Loch Tay from the Volet mage's tower, another tower, apprarently made of gold, and flickering with heat from the flames that lick it appeared during October 1100. Under the heat haze can barely bve seen the symbol of The One - a group in the Lions.. Ownership of the tower has been claimed by Reaver, of the One, who states it left Avalon and returned to Erdreja. |
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The Lost CityRumours have recently emerged of cyclopean ruins deep in the central highlands. Ancient / Magical Structure |
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Blodwyn's SpringA spring of incredibly pure water south of the Monadhliath Mountains near Loch Broom, rumoured to have many magical properties. [OOC Note] The exact location of this spring is not general IC knowledge. Journeys to it should only be made in liaison with the Bears plot team. Ancient / Magical site
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Castle KilkennyOn the cliff top near Torness sits Castle Kilkenny. An old castle, that had largely fallen into disuse over the years it was partially restored a few years ago, and now serves as a centre for the Knights Chancellory. Major Structure |
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Loch Tay and the Loch Tay Monster"Joshy" – as locals know the Loch Tay monster, is seen occasionally in Loch Tay, and even less frequently in the other lochs. The nature and origin of the beast are unknown, but it is possible that it is of a similar nature to the Kraken, which lives beneath the sea cliffs of Estragales. Although usually peaceful it has been known to eat entire boatloads of people, with the last instance being a few years ago when a group of "monster hunters" mysteriously failed to return. Fishermen however seem to remain safe, although there are occasional reports of nets being fouled by some huge beast. The occasional sightings of Joshy in other lochs, together with the slight tides seen on the lochs, and the sometimes brackish nature of loch water, heave led to speculation that the lochs and the sea are connected by underground passages – possibly part of the underdark flooded during the cataclysm. All attempts to locate, enter or navigate these passages have, so far, failed. Geographical feature.
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The Dagda's TeethThe Dagda's teeth are the eroded remains of a giant causeway between the Caledonian Mainland and Orkneyjar, formed of volcanic basalt. It's exact origins are unknown and surrounded in Myth. Some say it is natural, some legends tell of it being built by giants to cross the sea, while others speak of it being built by the Formorians as an invasion route. The causeway cannot be crossed on foot, and makes passage by ship perilous. Geograpical Feature
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Ben TurathanSituated in the central highlands between Loch Tay, Loch Torridon, and Loch Mree, Ben Turathan is the highest peak in Caledonia. Like much of Caledonia it is rumoured to be riddled with caves and underground vaults. Geographical Feature |
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Circles |
2. Blodwyn's Spring CircleLocation: Near the Blodwyn's Spring, North Eastern tip of Loch Broom in Central/Eastern Caledonia Lay of the Land: To the North
lies the Monadhliath Mountains. The area immediately around the circle and to
the South is wooded with paths leading off in may directions. Description: A natural bowl in
the ground, surrounded by lush vegetation. The Guardhouse is located some hundred
yards away. Large Circle (2)
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11. Circle on the SpeyLocation: Near Barothness, Eastern Caledonia Lay of the
Land: The land is fairly flat in a wide river valley, with the river to the
South. Description:
Close to the first bridge across the River Spey, the circle of stones has a
short corridor of small stones leading off to the North. No Guardhouse. Subsidiary Circle
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14. Loch Aber Circle Location: Loch Aber, Eastern
Caledonia Lay of the Land: The land is
lightly wooded and fairly flat, but hilly on the other side of the loch. Description: 6 foot tall standing
stones form a rough circle. Located near the South Western shore of the loch
on open ground. The wooden Guardhouse is nearby. Subsidiary Circle
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17. Loch Tay CircleLocation: Northern tip of Loch Tay, Central Caledonia Lay of the Land: To the North
West the land is steep wooded hillswith more rolling open countryside to the
south. Description: Large column like stones form an impressive circle on a small mound in the open land near the loch. The guardhouse is located some 50 yards to the east. One of the more stable circles, it is known to originate from long before the cataclysm and possibly before the founding of the great library at Norhault. Records from the time of the cataclysm, although scarce, indicate that this circle was once one of the most powerful in Caledonia before it exploded particularly violently at that time. Subsidiary Circle |
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6. Balnagowan Head CircleLocation: 1/2 a mile to the East of Balnagowan Lay of the Land: Located on a
clifftop headland, the area is barren and windswept. Description: Tall, sturdy standing
stones with gap to North exposing circle to the sea. Battered constantly by
high winds and storms. Guardhouse sensibly located 200 yards inland. Subsidiary Circle
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Bessy's FollySix leagues to the south east of Torness Subsidiary Derelict Circle (3) |
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