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OpticalSage: /* Quotes about Baol */

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Quotes about Baol

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	==Quotes about Baol==		==Quotes about Baol==
	“''A king and queen in amber hall		“''A king and queen in amber hall''
	Betrayed to death by one and all
	Now quiet midst the heather reigns		''Betrayed to death by one and all''
	And royal blood flows through pauper’s veins
	Whither the little grain we reap		''Now quiet midst the heather reigns''
	To them who sold our land but cheap''” – A highland rhyme of Baol
			''And royal blood flows through pauper’s veins''

			''Whither the little grain we reap''

			''To them who sold our land but cheap''” – A highland rhyme of Baol


	“''Baol is really two realms. There are few more desolate places in the Five Realms then the highlands of Baol, and few more pleasant than the lowlands. It is hard to believe what they say, that before the first Réig unified the Realms that the highlands ruled over the lowlands, in the famed amber halls of legend (of which there is no modern trace by the by). Unless you are somehow related to the sullen and barbarous clans of the highlands your guide advises that you seek a welcome in Dunarragid or Uaircinn or even farflung Iarguil, where the townsfolk are more used to strangers and less likely to either marry them to one of their mudsoaked kin or trade them to another clan to settle some hundred year-old feud''” – Treasna an’Fánach, A Survey of the Five Realms		“''Baol is really two realms. There are few more desolate places in the Five Realms then the highlands of Baol, and few more pleasant than the lowlands. It is hard to believe what they say, that before the first Réig unified the Realms that the highlands ruled over the lowlands, in the famed amber halls of legend (of which there is no modern trace by the by). Unless you are somehow related to the sullen and barbarous clans of the highlands your guide advises that you seek a welcome in Dunarragid or Uaircinn or even farflung Iarguil, where the townsfolk are more used to strangers and less likely to either marry them to one of their mudsoaked kin or trade them to another clan to settle some hundred year-old feud''” – Treasna an’Fánach, A Survey of the Five Realms

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 “''Baol is really two realms. There are few more desolate places in the Five Realms then the highlands of Baol, and few more pleasant than the lowlands. It is hard to believe what they say, that before the first Réig unified the Realms that the highlands ruled over the lowlands, in the famed amber halls of legend (of which there is no modern trace by the by). Unless you are somehow related to the sullen and barbarous clans of the highlands your guide advises that you seek a welcome in Dunarragid or Uaircinn or even farflung Iarguil, where the townsfolk are more used to strangers and less likely to either marry them to one of their mudsoaked kin or trade them to another clan to settle some hundred year-old feud''” – Treasna an’Fánach, A Survey of the Five Realms
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 '''Dhaloch''' (Riding) – The lowlands north of Uaircinn are criss-crossed by rivers and lakes, and Dhaloch takes its name from two of the larger lakes which border the riding. Tiernan Mac Aonghusa is that rarest of things, a highland Rider presiding over a lowland riding. He will cheerfully tell his story to any who will listen, it is a story of romance, mystery and adventure. There are begrudgers of course, who say the highlander invented the entire tale of spectres rising from the two lakes that only he could defeat in order to win himself a lowland bride and riding. They are quickly silenced by those old enough to remember the dreadful toll taken by the Bloodwater Spirits, and who are glad to have the man who banished them as their protector still.
 == History ==

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 “''Baol is really two realms. There are few more desolate places in the Five Realms then the highlands of Baol, and few more pleasant than the lowlands. It is hard to believe what they say, that before the first Réig unified the Realms that the highlands ruled over the lowlands, in the famed amber halls of legend (of which there is no modern trace by the by). Unless you are somehow related to the sullen and barbarous clans of the highlands your guide advises that you seek a welcome in Dunarragid or Uaircinn or even farflung Iarguil, where the townsfolk are more used to strangers and less likely to either marry them to one of their mudsoaked kin or trade them to another clan to settle some hundred year-old feud''” – Treasna an’Fánach, A Survey of the Five Realms
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 Since they were freed to pursue their own destiny, the many towns of the Baolach lowlands have grown in prestige and wealth. The Trade Guilds gather more influence with each passing year, and many believe that they are the true power in Baol, and that the Iarla dances to their tune.
+''Recent Events''
 The [[Gallóglaigh]] [[band]] Cumhacht na Réig conducted a mission in Baol to guard the great Cattle Mart during 797 during the [[Season of Seeking]].

OpticalSage: Fleshing out Baol with the new(-ish) information from the website.

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Fleshing out Baol with the new(-ish) information from the website.

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OpticalSage: /* Demographics */

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Demographics

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

			In the Highlands, Drakeblooded, Humans, Krieger and Forest Wildlings are the most common species to be found - while Creidhe, Leasiar and Field Wildlings are less common. It is rare indeed to see Fathach, Firetouched or Vartach in these parts of Baol.

			By contrast, in the Lowlands of Baol, Creidhe, Foretouched, Field Wildlings and Humans form the most of the population, with sizeable numbers of Krieger, Leasiar and Forest Wildlings as well. The Drakeblooded are a rare sight in the lowlands (unless visiting from afar) and both Vartach and Fathach are unlikely to be found.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

OpticalSage: /* Culture */

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Culture

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	The Lowlanders are known to be hard-working, business minded and outward looking people. The Highlanders are loyal but insular folk, focussed deeply on their family and their clann. The Highlanders view the Lowlanders as duplicitous, the Lowlanders see the Highlanders as barbarous. Conflict between the two is common, especially in the form of raids sent into the prosperous Lowlands by the Highland clanns.		The Lowlanders are known to be hard-working, business minded and outward looking people. The Highlanders are loyal but insular folk, focussed deeply on their family and their clann. The Highlanders view the Lowlanders as duplicitous, the Lowlanders see the Highlanders as barbarous. Conflict between the two is common, especially in the form of raids sent into the prosperous Lowlands by the Highland clanns.

			In the highlands of Baol, the Clanns still organise themselves along the noble lines granted by the Amber King and Queen in a time forgotten. These are sometimes called the Courtly Clanns, recalling that the originators served in the Amber Court as advisors and war-chiefs. The leadership of each Clann is a mixed affair, consisting not only of Riders but also of those who study ancient mysteries, cinnirí of the Shaper and those who can claim an unbroken line of descent from the days of the Amber Court. Nomination from the highland Clanns to become a gallóglach is often viewed with suspicion, as the Clanns tend to regard anyone of their wider allegiance to become ennobled by their service. The Baolach highlanders have a reputation for being fierce fighters so their credentials are not scrutinised too closely.

	While the Highlanders are generally happy to wear whatever will keep the weather off, the Lowlanders are said to be more fashion conscious, and blue is a common colour.		While the Highlanders are generally happy to wear whatever will keep the weather off, the Lowlanders are said to be more fashion conscious, and blue is a common colour.

OpticalSage at 14:10, 12 April 2022

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	[[Baol]], known as the Proud Realm, lies in the west of [[Tirneach]] and is divided into highlands and lowlands.		[[Baol]], known as the Proud Realm, lies in the west of [[Tirneach]] and is divided into highlands and lowlands.
			[[File:BaolCrest.png\|400px\|thumb\|right\|Early image of Baol Crest from the Event Guide for the Second Event]]
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	== Geography ==		== Geography ==

OpticalSage: /* History */

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History

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	== History ==		== History ==

			The [[Gallóglaigh]] [[band]] Cumhacht na Réig conducted a mission in Baol to guard the great Cattle Mart during 797 during the [[Season of Seeking]].

			In more recent times, Mairi of Clann Niamha has declared that the wealth of the lowlands belongs to the highlands, that Baol is the new capital of Tirneach, and that she is the new [[Réig]].

			Although Mairi's followers loudly proclaim her legitimacy, she does not appear to have support beyond the limits of Baol. Some members of her own clann, as well as members of the other highland Clanns have rallied to her call, murdering some Riders, guild members, and others loyal to the existing order and looting the lowlands in earnest, as well as any highlanders not joining their movement. Iarla Dalles (also of Clann Niamha) has put out a call for aid in putting down this rebellion.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

OpticalSage: /* Culture */

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Culture

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	== Culture ==		== Culture ==
	Scot-ish. Not Scottish. Scot-ish.		Scot-ish. Not Scottish. Scot-ish.

			The Lowlanders are known to be hard-working, business minded and outward looking people. The Highlanders are loyal but insular folk, focussed deeply on their family and their clann. The Highlanders view the Lowlanders as duplicitous, the Lowlanders see the Highlanders as barbarous. Conflict between the two is common, especially in the form of raids sent into the prosperous Lowlands by the Highland clanns.

			While the Highlanders are generally happy to wear whatever will keep the weather off, the Lowlanders are said to be more fashion conscious, and blue is a common colour.

	== Characters from Baol ==		== Characters from Baol ==

OpticalSage: /* Geography */

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Geography

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	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
	~~Some places are high. Some are low~~.		On the Western coast of Tirneach, Baol is a land divided physically and socially between the rolling pastures of the Lowlands and the rugged mountains of the Highlands.

	== History ==		== History ==