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* ABBEYFORD—site of a wool market. (KJ) | * ABBEYFORD—site of a wool market. (KJ) | ||
* AIRNIS—small earldom in southwestern Corwyn. (CM) (TKD) | * AIRNIS—small earldom in southwestern Corwyn. (CM) (TKD) | ||
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* ANDELON—a sovereign principality immediately bordering the Forcinn States to the south (CM) (TKD), currently ruled by Princess Sofiana. (KKB) | * ANDELON—a sovereign principality immediately bordering the Forcinn States to the south (CM) (TKD), currently ruled by Princess Sofiana. (KKB) | ||
* ANVIL OF THE LORD—a large desert region lying to the east of Jáca, Bremagne, and Alver, and south of R’Kassi, consisting of a number of small independent Moorish states. (KKB) | * ANVIL OF THE LORD—a large desert region lying to the east of Jáca, Bremagne, and Alver, and south of R’Kassi, consisting of a number of small independent Moorish states. (KKB) | ||
- | * ARC-EN-CIEL, CONVENT OF NOTRE DAME DE L’—royal convent and school of Our Lady of the Rainbow, just outside Rhemuth, where Alyce de Corwyn and Zoë Morgan studied. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | + | * ARC-EN-CIE—royal convent and school of Our Lady of the Rainbow, just outside Rhemuth, where Alyce de Corwyn and Zoë Morgan studied. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) |
* ARDEVALA—a holding of Michon de Courcy. (IKS) | * ARDEVALA—a holding of Michon de Courcy. (IKS) | ||
* ARGOED—after 905, the Michaeline Commanderie (military headquarters) in Gwynedd, in the southern Lendour Mountains. (SC) (SC) (CH) | * ARGOED—after 905, the Michaeline Commanderie (military headquarters) in Gwynedd, in the southern Lendour Mountains. (SC) (SC) (CH) | ||
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* ARRANAL Canyon—northern passage through the mountains separating Torenth from Marley, which Duke Ewan’s army is assigned to hold. (HD) | * ARRANAL Canyon—northern passage through the mountains separating Torenth from Marley, which Duke Ewan’s army is assigned to hold. (HD) | ||
* ARRANAL VALLEY—part of a strategic pass between Torenth and the Earldom of Marley. (CM) (TKD) | * ARRANAL VALLEY—part of a strategic pass between Torenth and the Earldom of Marley. (CM) (TKD) | ||
- | * ARX FIDEI SEMINARY—one of the principal seminaries in Gwynedd, north of Rhemuth near Valoret. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | + | * ARX FIDEI SEMINARY—one of the principal seminaries in Gwynedd, north of Rhemuth near Valoret. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) (PA) |
+ | ===== B ===== | ||
* BALLYMAR—site of the ancient McLain burial ground east of Uiskin on the Northern tip of Cassan. (TKD). It was newly created as a coastal see in northern Cassan, seat of Bishop Lachlan de Quarles. (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | * BALLYMAR—site of the ancient McLain burial ground east of Uiskin on the Northern tip of Cassan. (TKD). It was newly created as a coastal see in northern Cassan, seat of Bishop Lachlan de Quarles. (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | ||
* BARWICKE—site of Saint Jarlath’s Monastery, a few hours’ ride north of Saint Liam’s Abbey. (CC) (CH) | * BARWICKE—site of Saint Jarlath’s Monastery, a few hours’ ride north of Saint Liam’s Abbey. (CC) (CH) | ||
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* BETHENAR—honor of one of the ancient families of the Eleven Kingdoms. (HD) | * BETHENAR—honor of one of the ancient families of the Eleven Kingdoms. (HD) | ||
* BREITFAHR—Morian’s home outside Ratharkin. (TKD) | * BREITFAHR—Morian’s home outside Ratharkin. (TKD) | ||
- | * BREMAGNE—a large kingdom situated across the Southern Sea to the southeast of Gwynedd | + | * BREMAGNE—a large kingdom situated across the Southern Sea to the southeast of Gwynedd; currently (June 1128) ruled by King Ryol II, brother of Jehana Dowager Queen of Gwynedd. |
* BRUSTARKIA—a county of western Arjenol, currently (June 1128) ruled by Count Teymuraz. (KKB) | * BRUSTARKIA—a county of western Arjenol, currently (June 1128) ruled by Count Teymuraz. (KKB) | ||
* BRUSTARKIA—a Michaeline House-Minor (town) in Arjenol. (CC) (CH) | * BRUSTARKIA—a Michaeline House-Minor (town) in Arjenol. (CC) (CH) | ||
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* CAERIESSE—legendary land that sank beneath the sea. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | * CAERIESSE—legendary land that sank beneath the sea. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | ||
* CAERRORIE, Tor—Camber’s principal residence as Earl of Culdi and original buryial place, a few hours’ ride east of Valoret (CC) (SC) (SC) (CH); later, the seat of Manfred MacInnis, Earl of Culdi of the second creation. (HG) (KJY) (BP) (QSC) | * CAERRORIE, Tor—Camber’s principal residence as Earl of Culdi and original buryial place, a few hours’ ride east of Valoret (CC) (SC) (SC) (CH); later, the seat of Manfred MacInnis, Earl of Culdi of the second creation. (HG) (KJY) (BP) (QSC) | ||
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* CARCASHAL—town near Transha where Dhugal was captured. (BH) | * CARCASHAL—town near Transha where Dhugal was captured. (BH) | ||
* CARCASHALE—an earldom in northern Gwynedd, whose present incumbent also holds Caerrorie. (QSC) | * CARCASHALE—an earldom in northern Gwynedd, whose present incumbent also holds Caerrorie. (QSC) | ||
- | * CARDOSA—strategic (and frequently disputed) border city in the Rheljan Mountains between Eastmarch and Torenth; location of St. Mary’s Cathedral (CM) (TKD) (DR) (DC) (HD); in 1122, designated the episcopal see of Bishop Siward. (BH) | + | * CARDOSA—strategic (and frequently disputed) border |
* CARTHANE—an earldom in the south of Gwynedd along the River Eirian, with a capital in Nyford (HG) (KJY) (BP) (TKD) (QSC); previous earls include Richard Murdoch and Innish Pirek-Haldane. | * CARTHANE—an earldom in the south of Gwynedd along the River Eirian, with a capital in Nyford (HG) (KJY) (BP) (TKD) (QSC); previous earls include Richard Murdoch and Innish Pirek-Haldane. | ||
* CARTHANELLE—royal manor north of Nyford, summer seat of the Dukes of Carthmoor. (IKS) | * CARTHANELLE—royal manor north of Nyford, summer seat of the Dukes of Carthmoor. (IKS) | ||
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* CASTEL EDAIN—seat of Baron Faas of Glyndour. (TKD) | * CASTEL EDAIN—seat of Baron Faas of Glyndour. (TKD) | ||
* CASTLE CYNFYN—seat of the Earl of Lendour, in the town of Cynfyn. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | * CASTLE CYNFYN—seat of the Earl of Lendour, in the town of Cynfyn. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | ||
+ | * CASTLE DERRY—seat of the O' | ||
* CASTLE RUNDEL—an hour’s ride from Culdi. (IKS) (CM) | * CASTLE RUNDEL—an hour’s ride from Culdi. (IKS) (CM) | ||
* CHELTHAM—site of the Michaeline Commanderie (military headquarters); | * CHELTHAM—site of the Michaeline Commanderie (military headquarters); | ||
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* CONCARADINE—free port on the River Eirian located on the Eirian River delta, turnaround point for the great southern fleets; famous for its gold and jewel artisans. (IKS) (DR) (DC) | * CONCARADINE—free port on the River Eirian located on the Eirian River delta, turnaround point for the great southern fleets; famous for its gold and jewel artisans. (IKS) (DR) (DC) | ||
* THE CONNAIT—a confederation of sovereign states located west of Gwynedd and south of Meara (considered barbarians by Gwynedd), loosely governed by the Connaiti Council of Sovereign Princes; famous for its mercenaries. (HG) (KJY) (BP) (DR) (DC) (KKB) | * THE CONNAIT—a confederation of sovereign states located west of Gwynedd and south of Meara (considered barbarians by Gwynedd), loosely governed by the Connaiti Council of Sovereign Princes; famous for its mercenaries. (HG) (KJY) (BP) (DR) (DC) (KKB) | ||
+ | * CONVENT OF NOTRE DAME DE L’ARC-EN-CIE—// | ||
* COR CULDI—hereditary ancestral seat and fortress of the Culdi earls, near the city of Culdi, on the Gwynedd-Meara border. (CC) (SC) (CH) (HG) (BP) | * COR CULDI—hereditary ancestral seat and fortress of the Culdi earls, near the city of Culdi, on the Gwynedd-Meara border. (CC) (SC) (CH) (HG) (BP) | ||
* COR RAMET—field where Kelson and the rebel bishops agreed to rendezvous. (HD) | * COR RAMET—field where Kelson and the rebel bishops agreed to rendezvous. (HD) | ||
* COROTH—capital of the Duchy of Corwyn in Gwynedd; location of Cathedral of St. Matthew. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) (DC) (HD) (BH) (KKB) | * COROTH—capital of the Duchy of Corwyn in Gwynedd; location of Cathedral of St. Matthew. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) (DC) (HD) (BH) (KKB) | ||
- | * CORWYN—duchy in southeast Gwynedd, part of the ancient Principality of Mooryn; seat of the Deryni dukes of Corwyn (IKS) (CM), ruled since 1091 by Duke Alaric Morgan. (TKD) (DR) (DC) (HD) (BH) (KJ) (QSC) (KKB) | + | * CORWYN—duchy in southeast Gwynedd, part of the ancient Principality of Mooryn; seat of the Deryni dukes of Corwyn (IKS) (CM), ruled since 1091 by Duke Alaric Morgan. (TKD) (DR) (DC) (HD) (BH) (KJ) (QSC) (KKB) (KD) (T) |
* CROOKED Dragon Inn—hostelry in the Torenthi port town of Fathane, where Derry spent a night. (DC) | * CROOKED Dragon Inn—hostelry in the Torenthi port town of Fathane, where Derry spent a night. (DC) | ||
* CÙILLE, RIVER—marks the border between Gwynedd and Meara. (TKD) | * CÙILLE, RIVER—marks the border between Gwynedd and Meara. (TKD) | ||
* CÙILTEINE—marcher holding in southwest Gwynedd, south of Droghera, near Saint Brigid’s. (IKS) (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | * CÙILTEINE—marcher holding in southwest Gwynedd, south of Droghera, near Saint Brigid’s. (IKS) (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | ||
* CULDI (city)—central city of the Honor of Culdi, on the Gwynedd-Meara border (CC) (SC) (CH); Burial place of Lady Alyce de Corwyn de Morgan; also the burial place of her daughter Bronwyn and Kevin McLain, | * CULDI (city)—central city of the Honor of Culdi, on the Gwynedd-Meara border (CC) (SC) (CH); Burial place of Lady Alyce de Corwyn de Morgan; also the burial place of her daughter Bronwyn and Kevin McLain, | ||
- | * CULDI (earldom)—earldom in the Purple March formerly held by Camber MacRorie | + | * CULDI (earldom)—earldom in the Purple March formerly held by Camber MacRorie; later a holding of Jared, Earl of Kierney. |
* CULLIECAIRN—Haldane stronghold (castle, town, and garrison) guarding the Coldorie Pass between Eastmarch and Tolan. (BP) | * CULLIECAIRN—Haldane stronghold (castle, town, and garrison) guarding the Coldorie Pass between Eastmarch and Tolan. (BP) | ||
* CULTEINE—a Michaeline House in western Gwynedd. (SC) (CH). | * CULTEINE—a Michaeline House in western Gwynedd. (SC) (CH). | ||
* CYNFYN—capital of the earldom of Lendour. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | * CYNFYN—capital of the earldom of Lendour. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | ||
* CZALSKY—a county of northeastern Torenth, currently ruled by Count László. (KKB) | * CZALSKY—a county of northeastern Torenth, currently ruled by Count László. (KKB) | ||
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* DANOC—a Gwynedd earldom. (BH) (KJ) | * DANOC—a Gwynedd earldom. (BH) (KJ) | ||
* DELLARD’S LANDING—ford on the Duncapall River, north of Coroth. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | * DELLARD’S LANDING—ford on the Duncapall River, north of Coroth. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | ||
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* DROGHERA—marcher holding on the Meara-Gwynedd border, south of Culdi. | * DROGHERA—marcher holding on the Meara-Gwynedd border, south of Culdi. | ||
* DUNLUCE—port town in Carthmoor. | * DUNLUCE—port town in Carthmoor. | ||
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* EASTMARCH—independent holding of Duke Sighere of Kheldour, Earl of Eastmarch; later given to Hrorik, Sighere’s middle son (SC) (CH) (HG).(KJY) (BP) (IKS) (CM) (TKD) (DR); ceded to the Crown in 1120 after the death of Ian Howell and subsequently given to Burchard de Varian to reward his loyalty in the Torenth War. (BH) (KJ) (QSC) (KKB) | * EASTMARCH—independent holding of Duke Sighere of Kheldour, Earl of Eastmarch; later given to Hrorik, Sighere’s middle son (SC) (CH) (HG).(KJY) (BP) (IKS) (CM) (TKD) (DR); ceded to the Crown in 1120 after the death of Ian Howell and subsequently given to Burchard de Varian to reward his loyalty in the Torenth War. (BH) (KJ) (QSC) (KKB) | ||
* EBOR—Gwynedd earldom north of Valoret (CH), the title of which was attainted in 917, and the earldom has been held in abeyance since that time. (HG) (KJY) (BP) | * EBOR—Gwynedd earldom north of Valoret (CH), the title of which was attainted in 917, and the earldom has been held in abeyance since that time. (HG) (KJY) (BP) | ||
+ | * EIRIAL, Barony d' | ||
* EIRIAN RIVER—principal river of Gwynedd, extending northward from the sea to Rhemuth and beyond. (CM) (TKD) | * EIRIAN RIVER—principal river of Gwynedd, extending northward from the sea to Rhemuth and beyond. (CM) (TKD) | ||
* ELCHO—region in northern Eastmarch where the traitorous Rorik Earl of Eastmarch was finally captured by forces loyal to King Brion. (TKD) | * ELCHO—region in northern Eastmarch where the traitorous Rorik Earl of Eastmarch was finally captured by forces loyal to King Brion. (TKD) | ||
* ELEVEN KINGDOMS—ancient name for the entire area including and surrounding Gwynedd; eleven kingdoms can no longer be traced. (DR) (DC) (HD) (BH) (KJ) (QSC) (KKB) | * ELEVEN KINGDOMS—ancient name for the entire area including and surrounding Gwynedd; eleven kingdoms can no longer be traced. (DR) (DC) (HD) (BH) (KJ) (QSC) (KKB) | ||
* ESGAIR DDU—the Black Cliff, prison fortress of Cardosa Castle. (HD) | * ESGAIR DDU—the Black Cliff, prison fortress of Cardosa Castle. (HD) | ||
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* FALLON—earldom of Lord Rogier. (DR) | * FALLON—earldom of Lord Rogier. (DR) | ||
* FALLON—a small kingdom lying south of the Forcinn States and north of Bremagne. (KKB) (TKD) | * FALLON—a small kingdom lying south of the Forcinn States and north of Bremagne. (KKB) (TKD) | ||
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* FURSTÁNÁLY—principal palace of the Kings of Torenth in Beldour, famous for its Hanging Garden, one of the seven architectural wonders of the world. (KKB) | * FURSTÁNÁLY—principal palace of the Kings of Torenth in Beldour, famous for its Hanging Garden, one of the seven architectural wonders of the world. (KKB) | ||
* FURSTÁNAN—Torenthi port town at the mouth of the Beldour River, and location of the Deryni Abbey of Saint-Sasile. (CM) (KKB) | * FURSTÁNAN—Torenthi port town at the mouth of the Beldour River, and location of the Deryni Abbey of Saint-Sasile. (CM) (KKB) | ||
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* GARWODE—village near Saint Torin’s shrine. (HD) | * GARWODE—village near Saint Torin’s shrine. (HD) | ||
* GREAT ESTUARY/ TWIN RIVERS STRAIT—the waterway between Corwyn and Orsal leading to the mouths of the Western and Beldour Rivers in Torenth. (KKB) | * GREAT ESTUARY/ TWIN RIVERS STRAIT—the waterway between Corwyn and Orsal leading to the mouths of the Western and Beldour Rivers in Torenth. (KKB) | ||
- | * GRECOTHA—university city (Universary of Grecotha and the former Varnarite School) on the north Gwynedd border, where Camber and Archbishop Anscom attended school; seat of the Bishop of Grecotha (CC) (SC) (HG) (KJY) (BP) Bradene (DC) (HD); Site of St. Luke’s Cathedral. (CM) (TKD); seat of Bishop Wolfram de Blanet. (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | + | * GRECOTHA—university city (Universary of Grecotha and the former Varnarite School) on the north Gwynedd border, where Camber and Archbishop Anscom attended school; seat of the Bishop of Grecotha (CC) (SC) (HG) (KJY) (BP) Bradene (DC) (HD); Site of St. Luke’s Cathedral. (CM) (TKD); seat of Bishop Wolfram de Blanet. (BH) (KJ) (QSC) (B) (PA) |
* GRELDER PASS—High pass leading from Saint Bearand’s Abbey, northeast of Caerrorie, down to the Iomaire plain. (QSC) | * GRELDER PASS—High pass leading from Saint Bearand’s Abbey, northeast of Caerrorie, down to the Iomaire plain. (QSC) | ||
* GUNURY PASS—southern gateway to Saint Torin’s and Dhassa, in the Lendour Mountains. (DC) | * GUNURY PASS—southern gateway to Saint Torin’s and Dhassa, in the Lendour Mountains. (DC) | ||
* GWYNEDD—central of the Eleven Kingdoms and hub of Haldane power since 645, when the first Haldane High King began to unify the area; seat of the Festillic dynasty 822–904; restored to the Haldane line in 904 with the accession of Cinhil Haldane (CC) (SC) (HG) (BP) (IKS) (CM) (TKD) (DR) (DC) (HD); recent kings include Malcolm (1025–1074), | * GWYNEDD—central of the Eleven Kingdoms and hub of Haldane power since 645, when the first Haldane High King began to unify the area; seat of the Festillic dynasty 822–904; restored to the Haldane line in 904 with the accession of Cinhil Haldane (CC) (SC) (HG) (BP) (IKS) (CM) (TKD) (DR) (DC) (HD); recent kings include Malcolm (1025–1074), | ||
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* HAGIA IÓB’S—the oldest Christian church in Torenth, located in Torenthály; | * HAGIA IÓB’S—the oldest Christian church in Torenth, located in Torenthály; | ||
* HALDANE—royal duchy comprising the central portion of the kingdom of Gwynedd, traditionally held by the Haldanes of Gwynedd. (DR) (DC) (HD) (BH) (KJ) | * HALDANE—royal duchy comprising the central portion of the kingdom of Gwynedd, traditionally held by the Haldanes of Gwynedd. (DR) (DC) (HD) (BH) (KJ) | ||
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* HOWICCE AND LLANNEDD—two kingdoms located in the southwestern portion of the Eleven Kingdoms, united under the personal rule of King Colman II. (KKB) | * HOWICCE AND LLANNEDD—two kingdoms located in the southwestern portion of the Eleven Kingdoms, united under the personal rule of King Colman II. (KKB) | ||
* HOWICCE—kingdom linked with the Kingdom of Llannedd, southwest of Gwynedd. (DR) (IKS) (CM) (TKD) (SC) (CH) (HG) (BP) | * HOWICCE—kingdom linked with the Kingdom of Llannedd, southwest of Gwynedd. (DR) (IKS) (CM) (TKD) (SC) (CH) (HG) (BP) | ||
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* ILE D’ORSAL—an island off the coast of Tralia in the Southern Sea, constituting the original settlement of the Orsal family; it includes the town of Orsalis. (KKB) | * ILE D’ORSAL—an island off the coast of Tralia in the Southern Sea, constituting the original settlement of the Orsal family; it includes the town of Orsalis. (KKB) | ||
* INCUS DOMINI—the Anvil of the Lord, headquarters of the Knights of the Anvil, a Deryni order partially derived from fled Knights of St. Michael after the dissolution of that order. (CM) (TKD) | * INCUS DOMINI—the Anvil of the Lord, headquarters of the Knights of the Anvil, a Deryni order partially derived from fled Knights of St. Michael after the dissolution of that order. (CM) (TKD) | ||
* IOMAIRE PLAIN—site of battle with Ariella’s forces on Gwynedd-Eastmarch border (SC) (CH); former site of a shrine marking the place where Camber MacRorie fell in battle. (QSC) | * IOMAIRE PLAIN—site of battle with Ariella’s forces on Gwynedd-Eastmarch border (SC) (CH); former site of a shrine marking the place where Camber MacRorie fell in battle. (QSC) | ||
* ISLE D’ORSAL—island site of the Hort of Orsal’s summer palace. (TKD) | * ISLE D’ORSAL—island site of the Hort of Orsal’s summer palace. (TKD) | ||
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* JÁCA—sovereign principality, | * JÁCA—sovereign principality, | ||
* JACK Dog Tavern—Derry’s drinking spot in the Torenthi port town of Fathane. (DC) | * JACK Dog Tavern—Derry’s drinking spot in the Torenthi port town of Fathane. (DC) | ||
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* JOUX—a sovereign duchy formerly of Torenth (CM) (TKD), more recently of the Forcinn States. (KKB) | * JOUX—a sovereign duchy formerly of Torenth (CM) (TKD), more recently of the Forcinn States. (KKB) | ||
* JUPE DE LA VIERGE—great cape between Fianna and Fallon. (TKD) | * JUPE DE LA VIERGE—great cape between Fianna and Fallon. (TKD) | ||
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* KENTAR—point on the eastern side of the Eirian Estuary, with the Abbey of St. Ultan’s looking down from it. (TKD) | * KENTAR—point on the eastern side of the Eirian Estuary, with the Abbey of St. Ultan’s looking down from it. (TKD) | ||
* KHARTHAT—site of the marketplace where Thorne Hagen first found Moira. (HD) | * KHARTHAT—site of the marketplace where Thorne Hagen first found Moira. (HD) | ||
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* KILLINGFORD—site of the bloodiest battle fought in the history of the Eleven Kingdoms, between Gwynedd and Torenth, at a ford on the Falling Water River north of Valoret in the year 1025. (IKS) (KKB) | * KILLINGFORD—site of the bloodiest battle fought in the history of the Eleven Kingdoms, between Gwynedd and Torenth, at a ford on the Falling Water River north of Valoret in the year 1025. (IKS) (KKB) | ||
* KILSHANE—an ancient extinct coastal barony in Kierney, bordering Transha. (QSC) (KKB) | * KILSHANE—an ancient extinct coastal barony in Kierney, bordering Transha. (QSC) (KKB) | ||
- | * KILTUIN—small river-port town in Corwyn, north of Coroth. (IKS) | + | * KILTUIN—small river-port town in Corwyn, north of Coroth |
* KINDALOO—a village north of Ratharkin and Arkella, in Meara. (IKS) | * KINDALOO—a village north of Ratharkin and Arkella, in Meara. (IKS) | ||
* KING’S LANDING—a barge station on the River Eirian, just north of Rhemuth. (CM) (TKD) | * KING’S LANDING—a barge station on the River Eirian, just north of Rhemuth. (CM) (TKD) | ||
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* KOMNÉNË—a small county in southwestern Arjenol. (KKB) | * KOMNÉNË—a small county in southwestern Arjenol. (KKB) | ||
* KULNÁN—a county of western Torenth. (KKB) | * KULNÁN—a county of western Torenth. (KKB) | ||
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* LAAS—former capital of independent Meara and periodic center of separatist uprisings in Meara, located on the west coast of that country. (CM) (TKD) (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | * LAAS—former capital of independent Meara and periodic center of separatist uprisings in Meara, located on the west coast of that country. (CM) (TKD) (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | ||
* LAVAL RIVER—river dividing Fallon and Bremagne. (TKD) | * LAVAL RIVER—river dividing Fallon and Bremagne. (TKD) | ||
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* LOGREINE—a sovereign principality between Vezaire and Fianna, one of the Forcinn States. (TKD) (KKB) | * LOGREINE—a sovereign principality between Vezaire and Fianna, one of the Forcinn States. (TKD) (KKB) | ||
* LORSÖL—duchy in southeastern Torenth, famous for its carpets. (CM) (TKD) (KKB) | * LORSÖL—duchy in southeastern Torenth, famous for its carpets. (CM) (TKD) (KKB) | ||
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* MARBURY—episcopal see in the earldom of Marley.(KJY) (BP) and seat of the Bishop of Marbury, Ifor. (DC) (HD) (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | * MARBURY—episcopal see in the earldom of Marley.(KJY) (BP) and seat of the Bishop of Marbury, Ifor. (DC) (HD) (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | ||
* MARLEY—small earldom in northeast Gwynedd, carved out of Eastmarch and given to Sighere, youngest son of Duke Sighere, in 906 (CC) (SC) (CH) (HG) (BP) (IKS) (CM) (TKD) (DR) (DC) (HD); formerly held by Bran Coris, now by his son Brendan under the regency of Richenda and Alaric Morgan. (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | * MARLEY—small earldom in northeast Gwynedd, carved out of Eastmarch and given to Sighere, youngest son of Duke Sighere, in 906 (CC) (SC) (CH) (HG) (BP) (IKS) (CM) (TKD) (DR) (DC) (HD); formerly held by Bran Coris, now by his son Brendan under the regency of Richenda and Alaric Morgan. (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | ||
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* MARLUK—a Torenthi duchy lying on the south side of the Beldour River, currently merged with the Crown. (KKB) | * MARLUK—a Torenthi duchy lying on the south side of the Beldour River, currently merged with the Crown. (KKB) | ||
* MARYWELL—town in northern Gwynedd where a Festillic garrison ran amok. (CC) | * MARYWELL—town in northern Gwynedd where a Festillic garrison ran amok. (CC) | ||
- | * MEARA—formerly independent kingdom/ | + | * MEARA—formerly independent kingdom/ |
* MEDRAS—Torenthi city north of Fathane, staging area for some of Wencit’s troops. (DC) | * MEDRAS—Torenthi city north of Fathane, staging area for some of Wencit’s troops. (DC) | ||
* MILLEFLEURS—Bremagni summer palace at Cinque-Eglise. (TKD) | * MILLEFLEURS—Bremagni summer palace at Cinque-Eglise. (TKD) | ||
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* MOORYN—petty kingdom to the southeast of Gwynedd; formerly a powerful ally under Imre’s reign (CC) (SC) (CH); later a sovereign principality but divided by Festil I into the Duchies of Corwyn, Carthmoor, and numerous smaller earldoms and baronies. (CM) (TKD) (SC).(KJY) (BP) | * MOORYN—petty kingdom to the southeast of Gwynedd; formerly a powerful ally under Imre’s reign (CC) (SC) (CH); later a sovereign principality but divided by Festil I into the Duchies of Corwyn, Carthmoor, and numerous smaller earldoms and baronies. (CM) (TKD) (SC).(KJY) (BP) | ||
* MORGANHALL—manorial seat of the Morgan family. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | * MORGANHALL—manorial seat of the Morgan family. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | ||
+ | ===== N ===== | ||
* NIKIDARI—capital of Fallon. (TKD) | * NIKIDARI—capital of Fallon. (TKD) | ||
* NIKOLASEUM—the seven-tiered monument erected at Torenthály by Arkady II King of Torenth to the memory of his brother, Prince Nikola; it is considered one of the seven architectural wonders of the world. (KKB) | * NIKOLASEUM—the seven-tiered monument erected at Torenthály by Arkady II King of Torenth to the memory of his brother, Prince Nikola; it is considered one of the seven architectural wonders of the world. (KKB) | ||
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* NUR SAYYID—great university in R’Kassi. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | * NUR SAYYID—great university in R’Kassi. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | ||
* NYFORD—Port city south of Rhemuth at the confluence of the Eirian and Lendour rivers, near Saint Illtyd’s Monastery; site of Imre’s abortive capital (CC, SC, CH); seat of the Earls of Carthane; episcopal see for Carthane, the Bishop of Nyford. (KJY) (BP); site of St. Joseph’s Cathedral (IKS) (CM) (TKD); city of origin of the itinerant Bishop Richard of Nyford. (HD) (KKB) | * NYFORD—Port city south of Rhemuth at the confluence of the Eirian and Lendour rivers, near Saint Illtyd’s Monastery; site of Imre’s abortive capital (CC, SC, CH); seat of the Earls of Carthane; episcopal see for Carthane, the Bishop of Nyford. (KJY) (BP); site of St. Joseph’s Cathedral (IKS) (CM) (TKD); city of origin of the itinerant Bishop Richard of Nyford. (HD) (KKB) | ||
+ | ===== O ===== | ||
* ORSAL AND TRALIA—a principality lying east of Corwyn across the Southern Sea, and south of Torenth, ruled by the von Horthy family, whose current prince, Létald, bears the title Hort of Orsal and Prince of Tralia; the Principality of Tralia is the mainland portion of the country. (KKB) | * ORSAL AND TRALIA—a principality lying east of Corwyn across the Southern Sea, and south of Torenth, ruled by the von Horthy family, whose current prince, Létald, bears the title Hort of Orsal and Prince of Tralia; the Principality of Tralia is the mainland portion of the country. (KKB) | ||
* ORSALIA—ancient name of part of Trailia, whence derives the title “Hort of Orsal.” (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | * ORSALIA—ancient name of part of Trailia, whence derives the title “Hort of Orsal.” (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | ||
* ORSALIS—the town and harbor of the Ile d’Orsal. (KKB) | * ORSALIS—the town and harbor of the Ile d’Orsal. (KKB) | ||
* ÖSTMARCKE—a duchy of eastern Torenth, situated to the west of Arjenol. (KKB) | * ÖSTMARCKE—a duchy of eastern Torenth, situated to the west of Arjenol. (KKB) | ||
+ | ===== P ===== | ||
* PARDIAC—region just south of Meara, in the Connait. (TKD) | * PARDIAC—region just south of Meara, in the Connait. (TKD) | ||
* PELAGOG—holding of one of the ancient families of the Eleven Kingdoms. (HD) | * PELAGOG—holding of one of the ancient families of the Eleven Kingdoms. (HD) | ||
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* THE PURPLE MARCH—vast meadowlands north of Rhemuth in the north-central part of Gwynedd under Crown rule; one of the titles of the kings of Gwynedd is Lord of the Purple March. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) (DR) (DC) (HD) (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | * THE PURPLE MARCH—vast meadowlands north of Rhemuth in the north-central part of Gwynedd under Crown rule; one of the titles of the kings of Gwynedd is Lord of the Purple March. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) (DR) (DC) (HD) (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | ||
* PWYLLHELI—capital of Llannedd. (IKS) (TKD) | * PWYLLHELI—capital of Llannedd. (IKS) (TKD) | ||
- | | + | ===== R ===== |
+ | | ||
* RAMOS—abbey town southwest of Valoret, the site of the Mother House of the Little Brothers of Saint Ercon; convening place of the Council of Ramos—winter 917-918—which established stringent anti-Deryni laws forbidding Deryni to hold office, own property above a certain value, enter holy orders, etc; birthplace of Paulin Sinclair. (CH) (HG) (KJY) (BP) (DC) (HD) (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | * RAMOS—abbey town southwest of Valoret, the site of the Mother House of the Little Brothers of Saint Ercon; convening place of the Council of Ramos—winter 917-918—which established stringent anti-Deryni laws forbidding Deryni to hold office, own property above a certain value, enter holy orders, etc; birthplace of Paulin Sinclair. (CH) (HG) (KJY) (BP) (DC) (HD) (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | ||
* RATHARKIN—provincial capital of Meara (IKS) (CM) (TKD), confirmed as the new capital of Meara after the union of Meara and Gwynedd in 1025, displacing Laas; seat of the Bishop of Meara. (BH) (KJ) (QSC) (KKB) | * RATHARKIN—provincial capital of Meara (IKS) (CM) (TKD), confirmed as the new capital of Meara after the union of Meara and Gwynedd in 1025, displacing Laas; seat of the Bishop of Meara. (BH) (KJ) (QSC) (KKB) | ||
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* RENGARTH—town in southern Eastmarch. a border town at the Gwynedd-Eastmarch-Torenth joining (SC) (CH) (CC); site of the betrayal of Duke Jared’s army by Bran Coris Earl of Eastmarch. (HD) | * RENGARTH—town in southern Eastmarch. a border town at the Gwynedd-Eastmarch-Torenth joining (SC) (CH) (CC); site of the betrayal of Duke Jared’s army by Bran Coris Earl of Eastmarch. (HD) | ||
* RHANAMÉ—great Deryni university and seminary in R’Kassi. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | * RHANAMÉ—great Deryni university and seminary in R’Kassi. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | ||
- | * RHELJAN RANGE—mountain chain separating Eastmarch from Torenth; site of the walled city of Cardosa. (BH) | + | * RHELJAN RANGE—mountain chain separating Eastmarch from Torenth; site of the walled city of Cardosa. (BH) (KD) |
* RHELLEDD—Corwyn city near Kingslake, where the Sieur de Vali rode for help against Warin’s raiders. (DC) | * RHELLEDD—Corwyn city near Kingslake, where the Sieur de Vali rode for help against Warin’s raiders. (DC) | ||
* RHEMUTH CASTLE—seat of the Haldane Kings, and center of Gwynedd’s government. (CM) (TKD) | * RHEMUTH CASTLE—seat of the Haldane Kings, and center of Gwynedd’s government. (CM) (TKD) | ||
- | * RHEMUTH—ancient and modern capital of Gwynedd under the Haldanes, called “the beautiful”; | + | * RHEMUTH—ancient and modern capital of Gwynedd under the Haldanes, called “the beautiful”; |
* RHEMUTH—capital city of Gwynedd and seat of the Archbishop of Rhemuth, now Thomas Cardiel. (BH) (KJ) (QSC) (KKB) | * RHEMUTH—capital city of Gwynedd and seat of the Archbishop of Rhemuth, now Thomas Cardiel. (BH) (KJ) (QSC) (KKB) | ||
* RHENDALL MOUNTAINS—mountain chain encompassing Rhendall. (CM) (TKD) | * RHENDALL MOUNTAINS—mountain chain encompassing Rhendall. (CM) (TKD) | ||
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* ROYAL TABARD INN—Kingslake inn where Derry witnessed Warin’s healing of an injured man. (DC) | * ROYAL TABARD INN—Kingslake inn where Derry witnessed Warin’s healing of an injured man. (DC) | ||
* RUNDEL CASTLE—an hour’s ride from Culdi. (CM) | * RUNDEL CASTLE—an hour’s ride from Culdi. (CM) | ||
+ | * RUSTAN—town in the Rheljan foothills where Brion was to meet the Marluk. (L) | ||
* RUYÈRE—a Fallonese port. (TKD) | * RUYÈRE—a Fallonese port. (TKD) | ||
+ | ===== S ===== | ||
* SAINT BEARAND’S ABBEY—abbey at the foot of the High Grelder Pass, near Caerrorie. (QSC) | * SAINT BEARAND’S ABBEY—abbey at the foot of the High Grelder Pass, near Caerrorie. (QSC) | ||
* SAINT BRIGIDS ABBEY—convent near Cùilteine; | * SAINT BRIGIDS ABBEY—convent near Cùilteine; | ||
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* SAINT JOHN’S CHURCH—parish church near Fullers’ Alley in Valoret, where the Draper family records were kept. (CC) | * SAINT JOHN’S CHURCH—parish church near Fullers’ Alley in Valoret, where the Draper family records were kept. (CC) | ||
* SAINT KYRIELL’S—a village located in the hills northeast of Caerrorie, where some of the Servants of Saint Camber went into exile after the imposition of the Statutes of Ramos in the tenth century; rediscovered by King Kelson in 1125. (QSC) (KKB) | * SAINT KYRIELL’S—a village located in the hills northeast of Caerrorie, where some of the Servants of Saint Camber went into exile after the imposition of the Statutes of Ramos in the tenth century; rediscovered by King Kelson in 1125. (QSC) (KKB) | ||
- | * SAINT LIAM’S ABBEY—Michaeline-staffed abbey school, four hours’ ride northeast of Valoret; Joram MacRorie taught there briefly. (CC) (SC) (CH) | + | * SAINT LIAM’S ABBEY—Michaeline-staffed abbey school, four hours’ ride northeast of Valoret; Joram MacRorie taught there briefly. (CC) (SC) (CH) (C) |
* SAINT MARK’S ABBEY—abbey near Valoret (KJY) (BP) where the bodies of Lord Ralson and Colin of Fianna were held after their deaths. (DR) | * SAINT MARK’S ABBEY—abbey near Valoret (KJY) (BP) where the bodies of Lord Ralson and Colin of Fianna were held after their deaths. (DR) | ||
+ | * SAINT MARK'S CHURCH—parish church near Valoret. (PA) | ||
* SAINT MARY’S IN THE HILLS—isolated monastery in the highlands above Culdi. (CH) (HG) | * SAINT MARY’S IN THE HILLS—isolated monastery in the highlands above Culdi. (CH) (HG) | ||
* SAINT MATTHEW’S GATE—gate in the Coroth city walls where the troubadour Gwydion learned one of the songs he sang for Morgan. (DC) | * SAINT MATTHEW’S GATE—gate in the Coroth city walls where the troubadour Gwydion learned one of the songs he sang for Morgan. (DC) | ||
- | * SAINT NEOT’S ABBEY—stronghold and monastic shool of the Order of Saint Gabriel, an esoteric, primarily Deryni religious order, located in the Lendour highlands between Corwyn and Dhassa (CC) (SC) (CH); destroyed by troops led by the Regent Rhun on Christmas Eve, 917. (HG) (KJY) (BP) (DC) (HD) | + | * SAINT NEOT’S ABBEY—stronghold and monastic shool of the Order of Saint Gabriel, an esoteric, primarily Deryni religious order, located in the Lendour highlands between Corwyn and Dhassa (CC) (SC) (CH); destroyed by troops led by the Regent Rhun on Christmas Eve, 917. (HG) (KJY) (BP) (DC) (HD) (HS) (V) |
* SAINT OSTRYTHE’S CONVENT—small religious house lying between Ebor and Shelle. (BP) | * SAINT OSTRYTHE’S CONVENT—small religious house lying between Ebor and Shelle. (BP) | ||
* SAINT PIRAN’S PRIORY—establishment of the Ordo Verbi Dei, a day’s ride north of Saint Jarlath’s; | * SAINT PIRAN’S PRIORY—establishment of the Ordo Verbi Dei, a day’s ride north of Saint Jarlath’s; | ||
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* SHANNIS MEER—lake region site of the Abbey of Saint Giles, where Jehana went into retreat before Kelson’s birth and after his coronation. (DC) (BH) (KJ) | * SHANNIS MEER—lake region site of the Abbey of Saint Giles, where Jehana went into retreat before Kelson’s birth and after his coronation. (DC) (BH) (KJ) | ||
* SHEELE—seat of the Earldom of Sheele, north of Valoret. (HG) (KJY) (BP) | * SHEELE—seat of the Earldom of Sheele, north of Valoret. (HG) (KJY) (BP) | ||
+ | * SHEELE—Rhys and Evaine' | ||
* SOSTRA—a Corwyn town adjacent to the Torenthi county of the same name. (IKS) | * SOSTRA—a Corwyn town adjacent to the Torenthi county of the same name. (IKS) | ||
* SOSTRA—a county of western Torenth, centered on the town of the same name. (KKB) | * SOSTRA—a county of western Torenth, centered on the town of the same name. (KKB) | ||
* SOUTHERN SEA—that part of the Atalantic Ocean lying between Gwynedd and the Forcinn States, Fallon, and Bremagne. (KKB) | * SOUTHERN SEA—that part of the Atalantic Ocean lying between Gwynedd and the Forcinn States, Fallon, and Bremagne. (KKB) | ||
* STAVENHAM—episcopal see in the far north of Kheldour (HG) (KJY) (BP); seat of the Bishop of Stavenham, de Lacey (DC) (HD); later the seat of the Bishop of Stavenham, Conlan. (BH) | * STAVENHAM—episcopal see in the far north of Kheldour (HG) (KJY) (BP); seat of the Bishop of Stavenham, de Lacey (DC) (HD); later the seat of the Bishop of Stavenham, Conlan. (BH) | ||
+ | ===== T ===== | ||
* TAL TRAETH—Cathan MacRorie’s manor house in Valoret. (CC) | * TAL TRAETH—Cathan MacRorie’s manor house in Valoret. (CC) | ||
* TALACARA—town where Ithel of Meara was captured by Kelson. (KJ) | * TALACARA—town where Ithel of Meara was captured by Kelson. (KJ) | ||
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* TRANSHA—seat of the Earl of Transha, in the border marches between Kierney and the Purple March. (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | * TRANSHA—seat of the Earl of Transha, in the border marches between Kierney and the Purple March. (BH) (KJ) (QSC) | ||
* TRAVLUM—site of Jamyl Arilan’s wedding. (TKD) | * TRAVLUM—site of Jamyl Arilan’s wedding. (TKD) | ||
- | * TRE-ARILAN—country seat and ancestral home of the Arilan family. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) | + | * TRE-ARILAN—country seat and ancestral home of the Arilan family. (IKS) (CM) (TKD) (PA) |
* TREVALGA—Earl Gregory’s estate in the Connait. (HG) | * TREVALGA—Earl Gregory’s estate in the Connait. (HG) | ||
* TREVAS—a village and bay on the coast of Corwyn. (TKD) | * TREVAS—a village and bay on the coast of Corwyn. (TKD) | ||
* TRURILL CASTLE—castle of Lord Adrian MacLean, Master of Kierney, near Cor Culdi. (CH) (HG) | * TRURILL CASTLE—castle of Lord Adrian MacLean, Master of Kierney, near Cor Culdi. (CH) (HG) | ||
* TRURILL—ancient border barony between Gwynedd and Meara, west of Culdi (IKS) (CM) (TKD); later held by Brice of Trurill. (BH) (KJ) | * TRURILL—ancient border barony between Gwynedd and Meara, west of Culdi (IKS) (CM) (TKD); later held by Brice of Trurill. (BH) (KJ) | ||
+ | ===== V ===== | ||
* TRUVORSK—a duchy of central Torenth. (KKB) | * TRUVORSK—a duchy of central Torenth. (KKB) | ||
* VALLA DE COURCY—the estate of the de Courcy family in Gwynedd. (KKB) | * VALLA DE COURCY—the estate of the de Courcy family in Gwynedd. (KKB) | ||
- | * VALORET—Festillic capital of Gwynedd, 822–905, from which springs the primacy of its archbishop, located between Eastmarch and the Haldane Honor (KJY) (CC) (SC) (CH) (HG) (BP); seat of the Archbishop of Valoret, Primate of All Gwynedd (Edmund Loris among others), at All Saints’ Cathedral. | + | * VALORET—Festillic capital of Gwynedd, 822–905, from which springs the primacy of its archbishop, located between Eastmarch and the Haldane Honor (KJY) (CC) (SC) (CH) (HG) (BP); seat of the Archbishop of Valoret, Primate of All Gwynedd (Edmund Loris among others), at All Saints’ Cathedral. |
* VÁR ADONY—winter palace of the Hort of Orsal, Prince of Tralia. (TKD) | * VÁR ADONY—winter palace of the Hort of Orsal, Prince of Tralia. (TKD) | ||
* VARIAN—holding of one of the ancient families of the Eleven Kingdoms. (HD) | * VARIAN—holding of one of the ancient families of the Eleven Kingdoms. (HD) | ||
* VELDUR Forests—located upriver from Fathane. (DC) | * VELDUR Forests—located upriver from Fathane. (DC) | ||
* VÉZAIRE—a sovereign grand duchy of the Forcinn. (CM) (TKD) (KKB) | * VÉZAIRE—a sovereign grand duchy of the Forcinn. (CM) (TKD) (KKB) | ||
+ | ===== W ===== | ||
* WARRINGHAM—site of a shrine to Saint Camber. (CH) | * WARRINGHAM—site of a shrine to Saint Camber. (CH) | ||