Selvirasi

Selvirasi, formally known as the Duchy of Selvirasi, is one of the founding Duchies of the Kingdom and is located at its geographical south.

Selvirasi is perhaps one of the wealthiest of the duchies, and its dominant features include its dominion over the River Warde and the River Selois. Much of the duchy's trade flows along these rivers, as well as trade that flows through to the east and west along the Main Road to Bemedia.

When times are relatively tranquil, the duchy is a thriving centre of commerce and the many coaching inns that line the roads of Selvirasi are typically filled to capacity with merchants and tradesmen of all kinds.

Geography

Stretching more than 700 miles from east to west, Selvirasi occupies the south of the Kingdom, bordering on the Crown Domain and Bemedia. Consequently, it has become a major transit route for trade within the Kingdom, with traffic flowing up and down the River Warde and the River Seloise, and north-south trade making extensive use of the Old King's Road from Dynasty's Dawn to the provincial capital city of Slimfalls. The dominant feature of Selvirasi is the Golden Hills, which stretches at the heart of the region like a scar across the land.

Though less dangerous than the Forest of Tears or the Waïdai Forest, the Golden Hills is nonetheless home to its share of dangers and mysteries. Although there are isolated villages scattered throughout the hill and mountainranges, and despite the Selvirasi' skill as miners and mountaineers, the interior of the Golden Hills remains a fearful and mysterious place to many.

Many Selvirasi make their living from the hills in one way or another, either as miners, charcoal burners, or trappers.

The Golden Hills in the middle are home to many clans of herdsmen who are also part-time bandits, preying on traffic along the Old King's Road. The Ducal Elector of Selvirasi, therefore, maintain a large number of roadwardens along the road, and have even sent troops into the hills to punish the raiders.

The road itself is of patchy repair. In some places, stone flagging and gravel form a smooth surface, whilst in others, it is little better than a dirt path. Tollhouses, many abandoned now, are supposed to raise coin for the upkeep of the road and the troops stationed there.

Herald of Selvirasi and Slimfalls

Type

Region

Location under

Aldevaria

Ruling/Owning Rank

Ducal Elector

Owning Organization

Aldevarian Kingdom