Terick

Overview:

A large country within Otheria ruled by the Vaena Kingdom. It was named after Terick Vaena of the Vaena Family who settled the land under his rule.

Places of Interest:

Culturally and economically; Terick is split into Lower Terick and Higher Terick as the foundations of the country are slanted towards the Eastern coast.

Between Lower Terick and Higher Terick are two rivers that start from either side of the Brackett Range, before eventually joining and flowing towards the Paradisian Coast’s Coastalyie Rainforests. The Western river which runs through Lower Terick is called the Lowrun River and the Eastern river is known as the Hyrun River.

Lower Terick

• Roan former capital
  • A large castle like structure that has been partially converted into a commercial district to service the towns in Lower Terick.
  • Many of the towns in Lower Terick are operated by leadership from Roan.
• Shadesorrow Forest
  • A large, densely forested region to the South West.
  • It’s thick covering allows it to remain quite dark at all hours of the day - during Night it is very difficult to see anything at all for those without Darkvision.
  • There are rumours that criminals and gangs use the woods as their basis of operation and that many nefarious and dangerous creatures call it their home.
  • Travel through the woods has become significantly easier after the central path was deforested but a guide is still recommended.
• Rookwell
• Rainmark
  • A town built around a collection of farms that provide a lot of the food for Roan and Zenytha.
  • There is a constant demand for workers both on the farms and helping around the town with protection, deliveries, information, etc.
• Vynord
  • A small agricultural town known for producing great wines and ale. Their grapes are their best during the month of Aegard.
• Newgate
• Wrestonbridge
• Ponderton
• Forest’s Edge
  • A collection of camps for people either entering or exiting the Shadesorrow Forest. It’s a mixed bag of what and who you’ll find here.
• Orestead
• Riverstead

Higher Terick

• Zenytha current capital
  • Capital City of the Vaena Kingdom
• Silent Forest
• Gerward
  • The Economic centre of Terick - it services both internal and external trading and is known for it’s clockwork inventions/innovation.
• Frostenvale
  • A small wooded town built North West of Zenytha and West of the Silent Forest.
  • A source of lumber for the Vaena Kingdom.
• Military Encampments
  • Numerous military encampments exist across the border with Orsana to repel future incursions. There is a storied and bloody history between the Vaena Kingdom and The Orsanae.
  • Camp Bloodfort
  • Camp Blackwood
  • Camp Valleview
  • Camp Cliffcove

Structure

Terick is ruled by a monarchy; the Vaena Kingdom, and it’s current Monarch is King Terick II. They appoint Lawmaker and Captain to aid

Monarch

The Monarch of has always been a direct descendent of the Vaena Family - the namesake of their Kingdom. They appoint [[]]

Lawmaker

Leadership/Local Law enforcement

High Governor

A High Governor is a direct appointment by the Monarch. They are typically close advisers or trusted allies of the current Monarch. Roan’s High Governor is a man named Hellum Finsk. A High Governor might have numerous Governors reporting to them.

High Governors are permitted to appoint Sherrifs to smaller towns in their jurisdiction as a means of enforcing tax collection and fealty to the Monarch. They are also allowed to recruit and structure military factions.

Governor

A Governor is an appointee of a High Governor or granted to them by the current Monarch. They act as an intermediary between the High Governor and other Lawmaker.

Isaac Finsk is a Governor within Roan and reports to Hellum Finsk; his older brother in this case.

Sheriff

Sheriffs are the lowest rank of Lawmaker and they act as a proxy for the High Governor in towns too small or remote for regular attention.

Gavyen Theos is the Sheriff of Rookwell.

Captain

Military branch

Archcaptain

The Highest rank in Terick’s army. They are a direct appointment of the current Monarch and have control over all military actions. Their powers are expanded during a time of war but only so long as the Monarch is happy with them.

They are allowed to appoint Commanders as they please.

Commander

Granted control over local military recruitment. They work with High Governors to distribute and deploy military aid where needed.

Commander Dae’hya is the Commander of Storm Corps in Roan.

Soldier

A blanket position within the Captains branch. They follow orders from those above them and pass them on to those below them. Amongst Soldiers of different groups there are various ranking systems that are recognized by their Commander solely. Experience/Years of Service is the consistent measure of ability.