Arvallis
Pronunciation: AR-vall-is
Map Index: E-2, E-3, F-2, F-3
Location: Northwestern Beorlan in northern Palanlad
Geography: The vast expanse of Arvallis stretches across northern Palanlad, a land of great rolling plains and grass-covered hills. The majority of Arvallis is characterized by gently undulating grasslands, where wind whispers through the tall, swaying grasses. These vast plains cover an enormous expanse. Atop the hills, an expansive view allows one to see for many miles. While grassland dominates, areas near streams, rivers, and watering holes often contain groves of trees.
Primary Population: Ranfaroth
Secondary Population: Sareisi, Turoch
Minor Population: Garuun , Herukh
Climate: A temperate climate prevails, with cool winters and plentiful rainfall during the winter. Summers are hot and dry but punctuated by occasional thunderstorms, some of which can be quite violent.
Wildlife: The grassy plains of Arvallis are home to magnificent herds of antelopes, wildebeests, and gazelles. Sleek leopards stalk the herds, especially near watering holes and forested areas along creeks and rivers. Jackals creep stealthily, seeking to surprise and catch rabbits and small rodents. During spring and fall, large flights of migratory birds pass through the grasslands on their way to their summer and winter homes. Eagles and vultures also soar the skies, looking for their next meal, as long-legged herons and egrets stalk minnows the shores of watering holes.
Humanoids: The nomadic Ranfaroth centaur tribes follow migratory herds of antelopes and gazelles as they traverse the landscape. Living nomadically in portable yurts, they strive to live in harmony with the ways of nature. Suspicious of outsiders but rarely hostile, they remain vigilant for incursions from their primary enemies, the Turoch beastmen.
Ill-tempered and warlike, the Turoch often ride into Arvallis to hunt and to prove themselves in combat against their enemies, the Ranfaroth.
Monsters: Rocs, Griffons, and giant eagles bring danger from the sky to creatures who fail to keep a proper watch.
History: The Great Cataclysm had limited physical impact on Arvallis’ terrain. While the earth shook, it caused little lasting damage. However, the chaos storms that swept across the land devastated its human populations. The large nomadic human tribes that once filled the plains were decimated by the chaos storms with the majority of the survivors ending up terribly corrupted as they transformed into the Ranfaroth and Turoch.
Today: Arvallis remains a resilient landscape full of life. While nature passes through its yearly cycles, the Ranfaroth and Turoch continue their long struggle against each other.
Map Index: E-2, E-3, F-2, F-3
Location: Northwestern Beorlan in northern Palanlad
Geography: The vast expanse of Arvallis stretches across northern Palanlad, a land of great rolling plains and grass-covered hills. The majority of Arvallis is characterized by gently undulating grasslands, where wind whispers through the tall, swaying grasses. These vast plains cover an enormous expanse. Atop the hills, an expansive view allows one to see for many miles. While grassland dominates, areas near streams, rivers, and watering holes often contain groves of trees.
Primary Population: Ranfaroth
Secondary Population: Sareisi, Turoch
Minor Population: Garuun , Herukh
Climate: A temperate climate prevails, with cool winters and plentiful rainfall during the winter. Summers are hot and dry but punctuated by occasional thunderstorms, some of which can be quite violent.
Wildlife: The grassy plains of Arvallis are home to magnificent herds of antelopes, wildebeests, and gazelles. Sleek leopards stalk the herds, especially near watering holes and forested areas along creeks and rivers. Jackals creep stealthily, seeking to surprise and catch rabbits and small rodents. During spring and fall, large flights of migratory birds pass through the grasslands on their way to their summer and winter homes. Eagles and vultures also soar the skies, looking for their next meal, as long-legged herons and egrets stalk minnows the shores of watering holes.
Humanoids: The nomadic Ranfaroth centaur tribes follow migratory herds of antelopes and gazelles as they traverse the landscape. Living nomadically in portable yurts, they strive to live in harmony with the ways of nature. Suspicious of outsiders but rarely hostile, they remain vigilant for incursions from their primary enemies, the Turoch beastmen.
Ill-tempered and warlike, the Turoch often ride into Arvallis to hunt and to prove themselves in combat against their enemies, the Ranfaroth.
Monsters: Rocs, Griffons, and giant eagles bring danger from the sky to creatures who fail to keep a proper watch.
History: The Great Cataclysm had limited physical impact on Arvallis’ terrain. While the earth shook, it caused little lasting damage. However, the chaos storms that swept across the land devastated its human populations. The large nomadic human tribes that once filled the plains were decimated by the chaos storms with the majority of the survivors ending up terribly corrupted as they transformed into the Ranfaroth and Turoch.
Today: Arvallis remains a resilient landscape full of life. While nature passes through its yearly cycles, the Ranfaroth and Turoch continue their long struggle against each other.