Cape Velen was a lightly-populated duchy in Tethyr ruled in 1369 DR by Duke Llachior Blackthorn.[2]
Geography
Cape Velen encompassed the Dragon's Neck Peninsula, which was also called the Velen Peninsula or the Tethyr Peninsula.[2][4] Most of the settled land was on the coast; the interior of the peninsula was forested and connected to the Forest of Tethir to the east.[5]
This duchy contained the counties of Firedrake, Fyraven, and Greenshores.[5]
Government
Duke Llachior Blackthorn ruled the Cape from castle Tordraken.[2]
History
The founding clans of Tethyr originated in this part of the country.[2]
The coast of Cape Velen was struck by an immense tidal wave on Midsummer Night in the Year of Silent Screams, −133 DR.[6][7] The flooding killed a large percentage of the population of the peninsula,[6][7] including all the members of Clan Tarseth,[6] and destroyed the city of Velen.[7]
Rumors
Cape Velen was said to have been infested with ghosts. The people living there, however, did not seem much bothered by this.[2]
By 1369 DR, the Twisted Rune had placed a magical gate in the area to allow for instantaneous movement to other locations.[8]
Appendix
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References
- ↑ Steven E. Schend (August 1997). “Book One: Tethyr”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Lands of Intrigue (TSR, Inc.), p. 1. ISBN 0-7869-0697-9.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Steven E. Schend (August 1997). “Book One: Tethyr”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Lands of Intrigue (TSR, Inc.), p. 57. ISBN 0-7869-0697-9.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 157. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ Scott Haring (1988). Empires of the Sands. (TSR, Inc), p. 40. ISBN 0-8803-8539-1.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Steven E. Schend (1997). Lands of Intrigue: Book One: Tethyr (back cover). (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 0-7869-0697-9.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Steven E. Schend (August 1997). “Book One: Tethyr”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Lands of Intrigue (TSR, Inc.), p. 27. ISBN 0-7869-0697-9.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Steven E. Schend, Dale Donovan (September 1998). Empires of the Shining Sea. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 21–22. ISBN 0-7869-1237-5.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend (August 1997). “Book Three: Erlkazar & Folk of Intrigue”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Lands of Intrigue (TSR, Inc.), p. 24. ISBN 0-7869-0697-9.
Connections
Duchy of Cape Velen: Firedrake • Fyraven • Greenshores ~ Duchy Noromath ~ Duchy Durmista
Principality of Ankramir
Duchy Kamlann: Starspur • Uluran ~ The Purple Marches: Vintor • Bardshyr • Elemetar ~ Duchy Ankaram: Calimmon • Monteshi
The Crown Lands
Ithmonn • Rivershire • Varyth • Spellshire
Principality of the Iltkazar Highlands
The Golden Marches: Valashar • Hazamarch • Morninggold ~ Duchy of Suretmarch: Alonmarch • The Mir Protectorate • Surkazar