DnD Gaz Brun Norwold Region

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Gazetteer – Brun – Norwold Region

Overview – Norwold

What is the Norwold Region, it is a series of nations that exist to the north of the Known World on the Continent of Brun.

North of the jarldoms on the main continent lies the Kingdom of Norwold, carved out of the rugged northern coast by mighty warlords – adventurers of exceptional mettle (level 15+) who desire dominions of their own Normally loyal to Alphatia, the warlords have their hands full with petty local intrigues. incursions by unfriendly frost giants, and occasional full-scale invasions by the forces of both Thyatians, and Alphatia. Norwold has a long-standing “land rush” that is expected to continue into the foreseeable future.

Norwold – A collection of smaller nations joined together.

• Population: 36,000
• Races: Alphatian (Common), Alphatian (Mixed), Halfling
• Languages: Alphatian,  Heldannic, Elvish
• Coinage: Crown (gp), Mirror (sp), Judge (cp). Alphatian standard
• Government Type: Numerous semi autonomous kingdoms owing loyalty to a central emperor or empress

Locations of Note

• Heldannic Territories

Wrath of the Immortals Timeline

Phase One (Levels 1-5)

AC 1000 (Tier 1 – Level 1)

• Timeline – AC 1000 – Norwold Region
  • Mystery of the Hidden Kingdom of Dragons – Dragonborn arrive – The first glimpses of Dragonborn on records are near the Wrymsteeth mountains, Atruaghin Clans, Karameikos and Ylaruam.

AC 1001 (Tier 1 – Level 2)

• Timeline – AC 1001 – Norwold Region
  • Mystery of the Hidden Kingdom of Dragons – Dragonborn Militia. Large numbers of Dragonbown acting as militia and protecting various areas of the world start to get noticed.
• Still to be Edited
  • Visitors from another land – people from a word where the sun revolves around them, and not the other way around venture into the realm with screaming birds of prey – the signature flying machine of the Heldannic Knights.

AC 1002 (Tier 1 – Level 3)

• Timeline – AC 1002 – Norwold Region
  • Mystery of the Hidden Kingdom of Dragons – Dragon Migration. Dragons are seen flying towards the North and the Wrymsteeth Mountains.
  • Mystery of the Missing Delegation – An group of delegates from the Heldannic Freeholds were moving south into Vestland (Northern Reaches) and have disappeared.
• Still to be Edited
  • The Gnomes are Conquered – The Heldannic Knights take over the lands of the Gnomes, they don’t change any of their culture or identity, but use them to provide a base of operations in the Hollow World.
  • Rime of the Frostmaiden – Ten Towns

AC 1003 (Tier 1 – Level 4)

• Timeline – AC 1003 – Norwold Region
  • Mystery of the Hidden Kingdom of Dragons – Dragonborn variations. First sightings of different types of dragonborn.
  • Mystery of the Iceshield Orcs – They are leaving their home mountains of Makkres Mountains located in Vestland (Northern Reaches) in a mass migration, but no one knows why. Investigators are sent to find our why.
  • Mystery of the Travelling Dragonborn – Part 1 – Travelling from Darokin City in three caravans. On headed North, though Ethengar and into the Heldannic Territories. One Headed South, into the Five Shires, through Karameikos, then Thyatis and up the coast of Ylaruam and the Northern Reaches before reaching the Norwold Region. The Last caravan headed east into Ylaruam, then up into Rockhome and out into the Northern Reaches before making it unto the Norwold Region.
• Still to be Edited
  • Knights Above – The Heldannic Knights explore the Hollow World.
  • Rime of the Frostmaiden – Icewind Dale

AC 1004 (Tier 1 – Level 5)

• Timeline – AC 1004 – Norwold Region
  • Mystery of the Hidden Kingdom of Dragons – Dragon Settlements. First sightings of Hidden Dragon Settlements.
  • Mystery of the Iceshield Orcs – A mass migration of Orcs pass through the region heading north and disappearing from civilised lands.
  • Mystery of the Long Road – Take a shipment from the Heldannic Territories to Thyatis City.
  • Mystery of the Travelling Dragonborn – Part 2 – The Caravans join up and travel deeper into the Norwold Region.
• Still to be Edited
  • Rime of the Frostmaiden – Sunblight

Phase Two (Levels 6-10)

AC 1005 (Tier 2 – Level 6)

• Timeline – AC 1005 – Norwold Region
  • Mystery at Castle Naerytar – A mysterious haunted keep located somewhere in the Norwold Region.
  • Mystery in Wendar – A protective artefact of the nation of Wendar goes missing under mysterious circumstances.
  • Mystery of the Alphatian Duellers – Spring with an issues with magic duels and attitude from Alphatian wizards to Glantrian wizards.
  • Mystery of the Iceshield Orcs – A new settlement is finished and the White Orcs (Iceshield) have managed to and together all their tribes into the single settlement. The have called it Makkres in deference to their lost homeland.
  • Mystery of the Missing Pilgrims – Summer with pilgrims from the Heldannic Territories disappearing while crossing the Ethengarian steppes.
• Still to be Edited
  • Rime of the Frostmaiden – Destruction’s Light

AC 1006 (Tier 2 – Level 7)

• Timeline – AC 1006 – Norwold Region
  • Mystery in Wendar – the elven nation of Wendar has put out a call to save their kingdom and the Callarii have answered with local heroes.
  • Mystery of the Missing Pilgrims – A group of special investigators are retracing the steps of the missing pilgrims.
  • Portal Activation – Castle Naerytar – A portal under the castle has finally been activated.
• Still to be Edited
  • Rime of the Frostmaiden – Auril’s Abode

AC 1007 (Tier 2 – Level 8)

• Timeline – AC 1007 – Norwold Region
  • Berg of the Frost Giants – Talks with the Clans of Frost Giants located in the Norwold Region.
  • Mystery at Skyreach Castle – A floating castle has settled near a village in the Norwold Region.
  • Mystery in Wendar – With the loss of their protective Artefact, the elves of Wendar are in a war against the Undead. For the first time in their history they have turned to the Humans of the Heldannic Freeholds for assistance.
  • The Day Magic Died – The dragons are unusually quiet after gathering in numbers.
• Still to be Edited
  • Rime of the Frostmaiden – Caves of Hunger

AC 1008 (Tier 2 – Level 9)

• Timeline – AC 1008 – Norwold Region
• Still to be Edited
  • The Rise of Tiamat – Death to the Wrmyspeaker – Nerconvain – The trouble in the Wyrmsteeth continues
  • Rime of the Frostmaiden – Doom of Ythryn

AC 1009 (Tier 2 – Level 10)

• Timeline – AC 1009 – Norwold Region
• Still to be Edited
  • Wrath of the Immortals – War is Declared – Alphatia declares War on Glantri, Glantri declares War on Alphatia, Heldannic Knights declare war on Alphatia, Thyatian Empire declares war on Alphatia. (Event M – Spring 1005)
  • Wrath of the Immortals – Empires Build Forces – The navy are recalled and refitted in Alphatia, Thyatis and Heldannic Knights Territory. (Event O – Summer 1005)

Phase Three (Levels 11-15)

AC 1010 (Tier 3 – Level 11)

• Timeline – AC 1010 – Norwold Region
  • War of the Dragon Queen – Part One – War with the Cult of the Dragon.
• Still to be Edited
  • Wrath of the Immortals – Event Y – Winter 1006 – Ethengar vs Heldann – The Khans all enter the Helannic region and siege their capital.

AC 1011 (Tier 3 – Level 12)

• Timeline – AC 1011 – Norwold Region
  • War of the Dragon Queen – Part Two – War with the Cult of the Dragon.
• Still to be Edited
  • DA1 – Adventures in Blackmoor – A hole in time allows travel to the past.
  • DA2 – Temple of the Frog – Travel in time continues.
  • DA3 – City of the Gods – The height of the Blackmoor civilization.
  • DA4 – The Duchy of Ten – The conclusion to the Blackmoor story.

AC 1012 (Tier 3 – Level 13)

• Timeline – AC 1012 – Norwold Region
  • War of the Dragon Queen – Part Three – War with the Cult of the Dragon.
• Still to be Edited
  • Wrath of the Immortals – Event ZC – Spring 1007 – Heldann / Thyatis Treaty – An official treaty between the forces of Heldannic Knights and the Empire of Thyatis.
  • CM1 – Test of the Warlords – Norwold is looking for new leaders to help bring peace and prosperity to the region, in the name of Alphatia.

AC 1013 (Tier 3 – Level 14)

• Timeline – AC 1013 – Norwold Region
  • War of the Dragon Queen – Part Four – War with the Cult of the Dragon.
• Still to be Edited
  • CM2 – Death’s Ride – One of the domains of Norwold is being overrun by undead and needs assistance

AC 1014 (Tier 3 – Level 15)

• Timeline – AC 1014 – Norwold Region
  • War of the Dragon Queen – Part Five – War with the Cult of the Dragon.
• Still to be Edited
  • Wrath of the Immortals – Event ZH – Winter 1007 – Plague Hits Freiburg – Due to the war in the region, a plague strike all the forces and moves south into Ethengar
  • CM3 – Sabre River – A curse in Norwold needs assistance

Phase Four (Levels 16-20)

AC 1015 (Tier 4 – Level 16)

• Timeline – AC 1015 – Norwold Region
  • War of the Dragon Queen – Part Six – War with the Cult of the Dragon.
• Still to be Edited
  • Wrath of the Immortals – Event ZL – Spring 1008 – The Plague Intensifies – The plague gets worse and spreads out from the Heldannic Territories and Ethengar to the Northern Reaches and Ylaruam.
  • Wrath of the Immortals – Event ZN – Summer 1008 – Massacre at Tromso – The Heldannic Knights and the warriors of Ostland enter Ethengar and massacre armies near Tromso
  • CM4 – Earthshaker! – A war machine of Blackmore is brought online again
  • M5 – Talons of Night – The war is continuing and the Immortals try and reduce the conflict in Norwold

AC 1016 (Tier 4 – Level 17)

• Timeline – AC 1016 – Norwold Region
  • War of the Dragon Queen – Part Seven – War with the Cult of the Dragon.
• Still to be Edited
  • Wrath of the Immortals – Event ZT – Spring 1009 – Heldanners Hit Thar – The Heldannic Knights arrive to fight the great horde travelling through the Northern Reaches, Rockhome, Ylaruam and Darokin
  • M1 – Into the Maelstrom – The war for Norwold intensifies

AC 1017 (Tier 4 – Level 18)

• Timeline – AC 1017 – Norwold Region
• Still to be Edited
  • Wrath of the Immortals – Event ZV – Summer 1009 – Alphatians Enter Thyatis – The final battle for the empires commences, with the Northern Reaches, Heldannic Knights and Glantrian mages finally coming to the support of the Thyatian empire
  • Wrath of the Immortals – Event ZW – Fall 1009 – Elves Reach Wendar – The migration of elves to the north reach the region of Wendar
  • Wrath of the Immortals – Event ZX – Fall 1009 – Alphatians In Thyatis – Alphatia controls the Sea of Dawn and cuts off most of the access routes to Thyatis from its allies

AC 1018 (Tier 4 – Level 19)

• Timeline – AC 1018 – Norwold Region
• Still to be Edited
  • Wrath of the Immortals: – Event ZZ – Fall 1009 – The Week Without Magic – The Glantrians activate their device and all magic in the world is gone for a week
  • M2 – Vengeance of Alphaks – With the war in Norwold coming to a head, Alphatia is seeking to withdraw its forces to end the war on all fronts
  • M4 – Five Coins for a Kingdom – A request for aid from across the planes comes, with a threat to the world should it be ignored.

AC 1019 (Tier 4 – Level 20)

• Timeline – AC 1019 – Norwold Region
• Still to be Edited
  • M3 – Twilight Calling – Alphaks is near to his goals, is there anyone left to stop him.

Phase Five (Levels 21-25)

AC 1020 (Tier 5 – Level 21)

• Timeline – AC 1020 – Norwold Region
• Still to be Edited
  • Though depopulated by plague and warfare, the Heldannic Territories nation emerges victorious from the war. The Heldannic Knights are war heroes, having cured the plague and led the fight to repel the invaders. The Knights who made the epic journeys to relieve Glantri and fought in the final battles in Thyatis are treated as legends in their on lifetime.
  • With Alphatia gone and Thyatis licking its wounds, the Heldanners look to an undefeated Norwold as a site for future expansion, having already annexed some land hear Landfall. As soon as thy have regrouped and rested their forces, a major northward push to seize new territory can be expected. Their next goal is Oceansend.
  • The chaos and infighting of this region continues unabated. Now that Norwold no longer enjoys the protection of might Alphatia, the disorganised area is likely to be invaded by the land-hungry Heldannic Knights in the months ahead.

Content Updates

• 2022-01-15 – Added in timeline for AC 1010 to 1019.
• 2021-10-25 – Updated timeline and added in AC 1008 and AC 1009.
• 2021-07-31 – Updated layout and links.
• 2021-02-28 – Adding in character options.
• 2020-08-24 – Timeline Cleanup.
• 2020-04-16 – Structure.
• 2020-03-03 – Added in Timeline for AC 1006.
• 2020-02-18 – Added in Timeline for AC 1005.
• 2020-01-14 – Added in Timeline for AC 1004.
• 2019-12-31 – Added in Timeline for AC 1003.

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