https://curufea.com/ 2026-05-27T10:45:45+00:00 https://curufea.com/ https://curufea.com/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=wiki:logo.png text/html 2013-03-19T02:48:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediaa&rev=1363661293&do=diff A Ageas Gestefanos, the A great fortress in the Ramosh Arkab Mountain range, built by Emperor Stefan I to defend the approaches to Thestria from the Iron Valley and the Orclands. Never taken by force through its 350 year existence, the Ageas (Great Hold of Stefan text/html 2013-03-19T02:49:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediab&rev=1363661344&do=diff B Baldwin I King of Montour (34-50). Baldwin was the son of King Richard. His reign was a mostly peaceful one of consolidation after Richard's long war with the Empire of Castrovia. This peace was at least in part due to the marriage of Baldwin with a kinswoman of the emperor in 28. He was succeeded by his son Michael I. text/html 2013-03-19T02:50:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediac&rev=1363661403&do=diff C Cambronne, Sir Charles (b.310) Former Knight Protector and supporter of Simon Garnier, now in the service of King Yum Kax of Karakiraz. Sir Charles is a big man of some temper and little patience. Carenore, Sir Binastre (b.312) A Knight Protector. As with all other Knights Protector, he was sent from the Court in 353 to seek the sword Thesuril. He was accompanied by his squire, Erling Galard, heir of Senilac. text/html 2013-03-19T02:50:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediad&rev=1363661429&do=diff D Darklairstead Day of Lamentations June 8. On this day the goddess Tarastia was blinded by the Old Man for discovering his plotting. Clergy of the Mother are struck blind for 24 hours at this time, and lead the people in ceremonies lamenting the goddess and simultaneously praising her bravery and sacrifice. text/html 2013-03-19T02:51:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediae&rev=1363661470&do=diff E Earl's Reach An incorporated town on the upper reaches of the River of the Woods. Edghill, Oliver Ekaterina of Castrovia (286-335*) Twice-Queen of Montour Ekaterina's War Elefras Forest Elysia Goddess of forests, wild animals, and the hunt. She was once assaulted by an amorous-minded Hadur, and shot his eye out. text/html 2013-03-19T02:52:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediaf&rev=1363661579&do=diff F Fairy A nomadic, hunter-gathering race of non-humans. They may have once been more widespread in range than they are now, but in the modern day they are only found in the great Elefras Forest, to the northeast of the kingdom. Fairies are a remote people who generally distrust strangers, but there are occasional contacts between them and traders, especially around Monistral. They may not have been so aloof once, since legend tells that it was Fairies who gave to humans the key to magicks, and… text/html 2013-03-19T02:54:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediag&rev=1363661670&do=diff G Garnier, Guy Garnier, Simon (291-352*) Duke of Montour. Simon was an old friend of King Vandrad, and had fought with him during the Rebellion of 313. A founding member of the Order of the Golden Spurs, Simon later married the divorced former wife of Vandrad, Lady Julienne du Valier, and became a close ally with her brother Hector, Duke of Rossilion. Simon was a supreme machiavellian plotter. In 333 he betrayed Geoffrey Sabatier to the King, and took his office of Lord Chancellor. He was a p… text/html 2013-03-19T02:55:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediah&rev=1363661709&do=diff H Hadur God of warriors and war. He is a son of the Empress of Death and, as a special favour from Her, He is permitted to determine the fates of those who perish in battle. He or one of His handmaidens is therefore present at all battles, to conduct the souls of the brave fallen to his fortress in the underworld. He is one eyed, since his other eye was shot out by Elysia after He tried to ravish Her. There are three deities who have warlike aspects, Kandarian, Hadur and Niyl, but of these thr… text/html 2013-03-19T02:55:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediai&rev=1363661732&do=diff I Iron Valley Isabelle Queen of Montour (103-111). She succeeded her husband Raymond I due to the very young age of their son Baldwin II. Isles, the Located east of Shalgreth, in the Sea of Unease. These Isles were the home of independent Dornite clans who made a living from fishing, farming and piracy, before Castrovia invaded, annexed and colonised them. Long a part of the Empire, the Isles were basically abandoned after the Gel inroads into the Empire in the last century. The Lords of th… text/html 2013-03-19T02:55:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediaj&rev=1363661741&do=diff J Jaegera A flying beast native to the red plains of southern Tabiti, Jaegera appear like great winged lions, except being largely rust-red in colour, with only small manes made up of short spines like those of a porcupine, and muzzles closer to those of dogs than cats. From nose to tail an adult Jaegera can measure as much as 8 feet in length. A pair of broad, feathered wings emerge from the creature's back and span 25 feet or more. A Jaegera weighs 500 lbs or more. text/html 2013-03-19T02:56:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediak&rev=1363661783&do=diff K Kandarian The Valiant Warrior. God of duty, obedience, valour, honour, chivalry, guardians, righteousness, just causes. The twin brother of Tarastia. He stands at the side of his Mother, defending Her against all enemies. Kandarian is always depicted as a young knight, a paragon of chivalry, with silver armour and carrying a shining, often flaming sword in one hand and a shield in the other. His helmet is usually without a visor, and his face is honest and open. text/html 2013-03-19T02:59:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopedial&rev=1363661961&do=diff L Land Ownership In theory land can be bought and sold by any subject of the Kingdom, but in practise almost all land is owned by only three groups- the crown, the nobles and the churches. Only a small amount of land is in the hands of free peasants or the inhabitants of towns. Most people are tenants of one of the three great landowning groups, and pay rents on farms or pasturelands. text/html 2013-03-19T03:01:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediam&rev=1363662076&do=diff M Magic & Magicians For as long as memory there has been a low level of magic use among humans, though such individuals who demonstrated magical skills tended to be seen more as wise women and cunning men than malevolent witches or sinister warlocks. Their weak skills meant that the likelihood of their summoning armies of giants to dominate the region, or dabbling with the netherworld powers, was very small. The feats they could do were more along the lines of increasing the yield from a milk … text/html 2013-03-19T03:01:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopedian&rev=1363662094&do=diff N Niyl Goddess of panic, destruction, slaughter and senseless mayhem and also lust and debauchery, jealousy and revenge. She is the daughter of the Empress, but became ensnared by the wiles of the Old Man, and now serves him fully. Their daughter is Vese, the Dark Lady of Hurt. text/html 2013-03-19T02:37:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediao&rev=1363660643&do=diff O Oakbrother God of Nature. He is reputed, in legend at least, to have servitor spirits - forestals - who live in the deep forests and protect them from unwarranted invasions. This is poo-pooed by many unbelievers, who argue that if He was protecting the forests in such a way then forests would still stand everywhere, untouched. He is the father of Elysia. text/html 2013-03-19T02:38:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediap&rev=1363660720&do=diff P Patiramphes A dwarf of Bodwin's Howe, Patiramphes was born in the great dwarf city of Durgaron in the period before the Orcwar. He went with other refugees to the Ore Hills near the coast, but he soon left to become a mercenary. After serving for both Thestria and Montour in their wars, he accompanied Romenard I to Breakingdale in about 260. text/html 2013-03-19T02:38:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediaq&rev=1363660731&do=diff Q text/html 2013-03-19T02:39:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediar&rev=1363660799&do=diff R Rakrast Ramgar, Zalaf A merchant of the Karakirazi city of Atabash. He was a member of the Ghorgandi underground movement that sought to liberate Atabash (and only Atabash) from the rule of King Yum Kax. He was involved in the rescue of Madeleine Torsilley from the hands of the cultists of the Old Man, but in the process his rebellious activities were uncovered by Yum Kax and he was forced to betray the men of Sir Mordoc Torsilley. text/html 2013-03-19T02:41:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopedias&rev=1363660865&do=diff S Sabatier, Sir Geoffrey (b.288). An Urlan, Sabatier began his career by ingratiating himself with Prince Desmond and his brother, the future King Vandrad. A fine talker but only average warrior, Sabatier nevertheless was a founding member of the Order of the Golden Spurs (with others such as Raymond du Plessey and Simon Garnier). After Vandrad's defeat of Michael III, Sabatier quickly received title and honours, becoming a wealthy lord and, later, Lord Chancellor. text/html 2013-03-19T02:42:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediat&rev=1363660953&do=diff T Tabiti, Empire of An empire of dark-skinned humans centred on the continent to the north. There have been two Tabiti Empires. The first existed some two hundred years ago and occupied lands on this continent, to the east of Valliore, but it disintegrated shortly after. The new empire has risen over the last sixty years and has quickly reoccupied much of what was ruled by the old empire. The Tabiti are ruled by an individual who calls himself text/html 2013-03-19T02:43:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediau&rev=1363661034&do=diff U Ugur Taner An important henchman of the governor of Atabash. Ugur is a very large Gel with a long drooping moustache and a belt made up, apparently, of the skulls of babies. His mind is sharp, but not as sharp as his axe. Undead Damned or unrestful spirits, either still inhabiting their mortal bodies or existing in a non-physical form, are rare but not unknown, and are especially believed to dwell on or near old battlefields and ruins. Tales abound of the depredations and horrors wrought… text/html 2013-03-19T02:45:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediav&rev=1363661153&do=diff V de Vabre, Sir Daniel Conquistador (c.318-358). De Vabre was a Montese of Vallioran descent who followed Prince Erling into exile and served loyally with him, leading a company of troops in the Restitution. In the dying stages of the Restitution, however, he and his troops left the Prince and crossed to Karakiraz, where they accepted the invitation of Golem, King of the Horsetamer Voors, to occupy the territory then controlled by the troops of Yum Kax. Sir Daniel married the daughter of Golem… text/html 2013-03-19T02:46:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediaw&rev=1363661213&do=diff W Warfare, Laws of Modern warfare is governed by several civilising rules, which are generally followed by all civilised realms. Foremost amongst these is the prohibition of indiscriminate magical effects such as balls of fire or clouds of toxic gas. Use of such things is permissible against barbarians and savages, but not against armies. Second, there is an acceptance of the rights of those who surrender in civilised conflict. Provided a prisoner does not again seize arms and rejoin the fray,… text/html 2013-03-19T02:47:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediax&rev=1363661225&do=diff X text/html 2013-03-19T02:47:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediay&rev=1363661237&do=diff Y Youngblood (b.353) The son of King Muchbled of the Blooddrinkers and his much younger wife Tatinj. He was born in Bodwin's Howe in 353, on the same day that an earthquake hit the area and opened up the ruins of the Bodwin's Howe Undercastle. He currently lives in the Howe, as a ward of Sir Mordoc Torsilley. He is a foster brother to Benn, a boy of the village, who was born a few days after him. text/html 2013-03-19T02:47:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:cyclopediaz&rev=1363661244&do=diff Z text/html 2013-03-19T03:10:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://curufea.com/doku.php?id=roleplaying:campaign:montour:start&rev=1363662606&do=diff [Array] The CYCLOPAEDIA MONTOURI (fl. 358)