Glossary of Place Names

This is a list and brief description of places in the game world.

• Ashforge- City underneath the Kriegroost mountains. Ashforge is the largest Dwarven city accessible to non-dwarves.
• Aversill- continent discovered by humans 600 years ago and colonized by the kingdom of Sturmgort. Much of Aversill is still wild with large tracts of inhospitable, hostile, and treacherous areas. There is evidence that before its discovery, Aversill once had a thriving human population. What, however, became of those people is lost to time.
• Asternil Gate- The gate in the center of Starfell where a meteor supposedly punched a hole through the world. It is a site of trade between the surface and the underworld.
• Azriahulathein- Legendary island home of the elves. Incredibly insular. Non-elves are not welcome. Azriahulathein is at the very least three weeks sail from Aversill.
• Bobbinford- Halfling city about three days ride back from the frontier and located down the Starfell River.
• Codphetumos- The statue of the Fade god of the same name at the center of Streckhorn.
• Daisgog- When Tyrgrim was first opened it was to flank the hobgoblin kingdom of Daisgog. Now, it is uncertain whether Tyrgrim isn’t the capital of this warlike goblinoid land.
• Denzibal Temple- The great temple to the various gods of the human pantheon that crowns the statue of Codphetumos in Streckhorn.
• Eastern Ocean- Ocean on the Western coast of Aversill (the ocean is East of Sturmgort and they’re the ones who named it).
• Ergog- When left to fight amongst themselves the Ork kingdom of Ergog is one of the most powerful zones of the March. Historically, they have gathered their power from crusades into the Vasts. A common political saying is: “you have vasts in your scryers glass” which basically means imminent trouble from unknown sources.
• Far Reef- The southern most human city on Aversill is actually located on an island off the coast of Grosh Gelios. Whereas, many of Aversill’s most notable cities are frontier town, few display the lawlessness of Far Reef. Were it not for the money the city brings back from its forays into the Grosh Gelios, its politics would not be tolerated by the Colonial Council in Seacourt.
• Frontier, The- The frontier is the limit of habitable land occupied by human forces on Aversill. From the reaches of the Frontier to the Eastern Ocean is about a 10 day ride (assuming one uses a road and is moving at a fairly good pace on horseback). Human habitation of Aversill covers half of its western and southern coasts. Most frontier towns are considered somewhat backwards and lawless. In some cases, the reputation is well deserved.
• Glanverry- A mountain city famous for its technological marvels, most of which are the work of the nearby gnomes of Krimfolet.
• Kilbrae- Small coastal outpost at the Southwest corner of the continent where the Mauler river meets the East ocean.
• Krickenheim- Name of a mountain chain beginning due south of Starfell. Also the name of the elusive Dwarven kingdom (or possibly kingdoms) for which the Krickenheim mountains are named.
• Kriegroost Mountains- Volcanic mountain chain in Northern Aversill. Legend proports that the Kriegroost Mountains were the cradle of the tyrannical god Hextor.
• Krimfolet- The great Gnome university of Krimfolet sits just west of the Krickenheim mountains and just north of the human city of Glanverry
• Lands of the March- Less a political entity and more an expansive uncivilized region from which warlords sometimes arise. The March is the home of various humanoid races that ceaselessly fight one another until something bands them together against the invading human forces of Sturmgort. There have been four major Marches which have kept human power in Aversill well in check.
• Lavenshoal- Elven encampment of long standing (Elves don’t really refer to something less than a millennia old as a city). The elves of Lavenshoal are the children and grandchildren of the elves that came over with the humans from Sturmgort.
• March- Generally used to describe any area that is uncivilized.
• Mauler river- One of three rivers fed by the Starfell river, It meats the East Ocean at the city of Kilbrae.
• Mottentodd- The unguessably large metropolis capital of the Nimberfein kingdom. Here, and under normal circumstances, only here do the Nimberfein dwarves deal with humans, elves, and halflings. Part of the city is above ground. The upper city, as it is called, is partly controlled by Sturmgort forces in an advisory capacity.
• Nimberfein- A kingdom underneath the Stormcrown mountains and the center of worship for Moradin. Nimberfein is less xenophobic than the kingdom of Krickenheim, but still fairly intolerant except at its capital city Motentodd.
• Noeethia- The city of Noeethia is the most northern city of any reasonable size in the Aversill colony. It is located on the northern peninsula of the Bay of Swords at the edge of the Colthorn Forest. It’s wintry atmosphere, make it a place of hard living, whereas its position in the forest make its inhabitants a bit xenophobic about those who come to the city overland.
• Phemerhon- Occasionally scholars will differentiate between the colony and the continent. In such cases, the continent is known as Phemerhon and Aversill is the colony that is founded upon it.
• Seacourt- The city of Seacourt is on the landing spot of the original party from Sturmgort. It is the most influential city on the continent. Powerful in both intelligence and affluence, it seeks to present a cosmopolitan air to the colony of Aversill.
• Starfell- Main city of the campaign. Starfell is the largest and most affluent of the cities on the frontier of “civilized” (human) Aversill. Starfell is located at the bottom of a crater caused by a meteor strike.
• Starfell River- River starting from the pumping stations of Starfell and feeding out into the Eastern Ocean.
• Stormcrown Mountains- Legendary home of the god Heironious. The Stormcrown mountains are the home of another dwarven kingdom of Nimberfein.
• Streckhorn- City on the Frontier located within the peaks of the Krickinheim mountain chain.
• Sturmgort- Human empire responsible for the discovery and colonization of Aversill. All Aversill human land owners are considered citizens of Sturmgort. Sturmgort is, at best, four weeks sail from Aversill.
• Tevermine Gate- Entrance to Streckhorn through the lifts is through the Tevermine Gate.
• The Bay of Swords- North up the coast from Seacourt bay, the Bay of Swords is divided in half on its coast by the Coldthorn forest. It is from the Bay of Swords that Aversill claims its hardiest sailors.
• The Coldthorn Forest- At the northern edge of the kingdom and serving as a border between the Sturmgort colonies and Ulf Kontali is the Coldthorn Forest. The area is a subarctic forest stretching far to the north. Those who have made it past the forest speak of a frozen plain that is without life and seas awash with ice bergs.
• The Gauvis River- The river between the Kriegroost and Stormcrown mountain ranges. The Gauvis River feeds into and joins up with the Starfell river.
• The Glass Wastes- To the west of Sturmgort is a continent which has been known throughout the lores of both Sturmgort and Pyrhince as The lands of Geistschon. To most people, however, it is better known as the Glass Wastes. The continent is a formed out of a miles thick sheet of glass, beneath which can sometimes be made out shapes. Recently, some of the more affluent (and less superstitious) kingdoms have sent in expeditions to determine if there is anything of value on (or in) the Glass Wastes. Most people, however, stay clear; legend has it that this is the site of the First Catastrophe.
• The Grosh Gelios- Dwarvish name for the southern jungle expanse located past the area known as the March. The Grosh Gelios has otherwise proven impervious to any serious exploration attempts and the coast of the Grosh Gelios is a threat to even the most veteran of sailors.
• The Isigong Battlefield- Supposedly the site of the Second Catastophe (the battle between Corellan Larethian and Lolth), the Isigong Battlefield lies in the center of Azriahulathein and is separated from the rest of the world by the Hannoof Als Hoon (aka Seerwall).
• Thulenglenn- Capital city of Aziahulathein. Thulenglenn is considered the mythical birthplace of the elf race, and is considered holy by elves, both above and below.
  Tyrgrim- Kingdom to the East of the Kriegroost Mountains. Originally founded by members of Sturmgort during the first March to gain tactical advantage, it has since fallen away from its parent empire and operates as an independent city state within the wilds of the land of the March.
• Ulf Kontali- Ulf Kontali is the elvish outpost on Aversill northeast of the lands claimed by Sturmgort. It owes its allegiance to the island kingdom of Azriahulathein and has been established on Aversill for far longer than Sturmgort. Despite its reputation as forbidden land, it is fairly underpopulated. Because of the great number of ancient ruined cities within Ulf Kontali, most people think the area is cursed by the gods and many wonder at the elves presence there.
• Vasts, The- Beyond the limits of the March to the far east lie the Vasts. It is here that human exploration has ended, though those who have made it that far tell stories of giant ruins, floating cities, and incredible (and unspeakable horrors). Those who venture into the Grosh Gelios do not return, but those who venture into the Vasts do not remain.
• Vazermell- At one time, the farthest Eastern province on the frontier. As the site of a great many battles in the battles against the March and Tyrgrim, Vazermell has been since plundered and razed. It is now nothing more than ruins acting as a reminder of the forces that also are loose on the continent.
• Vebeltodd- The great gnomish city of Vebeltodd is in the foothills of the Stromcrown mountains. It is friendly to outsiders and considers itself an ally to the Sturmgort empire, all three dwarven kingdoms, and the Elvish lands of Ulf Kontali.