D&D 3E/3.5 [Kulan] The Lands of Harqual (Updated: Feb 3/2022)

Beyond the Walls
Baron Micheil Vohan: Baron of Lenna
Baroness Aileen Liddane: Baroness of Tanærit and Commander of the Order of the Griffin (Church of Ahamudia)
Donella of Edan: Town Mistress of Edan
“Hillstrider” Kaergaer Herljanvar: Gnome-King of Bitran
Baroness Arrana Paesson: Baroness of Halonnan
Stanko Yoanova: Town Master of Silvinæn
Lord Derin Owon: Town Master of Joerid
Lady Ishka: Ruler of Delawyr
Lord Uilleam Maar: Ruler of Ceran
Lady Innes Abrehan: Ruler of Rulad
Lord Angus Xanthos: Ruler of Khilman
Lord Logan Zale: Ruler of Særol
Gilurgal Rockshield: Town Master of Færnol

The kingdom, beyond the walls of Eberal, nearly fell into anarchy after The Transformation. Many people were either left behind or forgotten completely. The war that followed against the Empire of Swords did not help matters either. The most prominent person not teleported (or duplicated) to the World of Kulan was Lady Malvina Itol. This completely broke apart Clan Itol as those that were teleported to Harqual tried to kill each other. The halls of Castle Itol quickly became stained in blood, and it is believed that only a few of the clan members survived. If there are Itols left, they keep to themselves.

Note: Castle Itol is rumored to be haunted by the souls of the murdered members of the clan. Only foolish adventurers dare walk its halls now.

Clan Vohan was hard hit as well. The old baron died in the war against the Imperials along with half the men of the clan. The son of the previous baron, Micheil, now leads the Clan Vohan. Aileen Liddane is now the Baroness of Tanærit and the commander of the Order of the Griffin. The former gnome-king of Bitran was lost during the war, but his eldest son, Kaergaer Herljanvar, has taken control of kingship. Tragically, Lady Innes Abrehan of Rulad lost her husband in the war, but she has remained loyal and vigilant to her people.

It seems that Clan Seona has been “lost to the mists of time.” For not only did Ronalda of Zirik and Mistress Seona disappear during The Transformation, but also most Ahamudians only remember them as images from a dream. A local hero named Derin Owon, who brought honor to his family in the war, is now the Town Master of Joerid. It is rumored that he and Lady Ishka, the new ruler in Delawyr, may marry. This would combine the two towns into an official barony. The halfling named Stanko Yoanova became the new Town Master of Silvinæn after Lady Primitiva took the mantle of Minister of Trade and moved to Eberal.

During the war, The Royals had to deal with several internal threats as well as the invasion by the Empire of Swords. There was the machinations of Lord Tam Zirik, but that was nothing compared to what King Khalen discovered about Clan Sarahnsan. Lord Ùisdean Sarahnsan was a Nosferatu vampire, and King Khalen had the creature hunted down and destroyed. The Sarahnsan Estate has been abandoned ever since as the undead lord's former subjects fled after its destruction. There are still members of Clan Sarahnsan in Ahamudia, but they have fallen on hard times as no one trusts them.

The Fall and Rebirth of Loghan Halonnan
The former Baron of the City of Halonnan troubled life nearly came to an end due to the events of The Transformation. His bitterness regarding losing Ahdina to Lord Dann Khilman soon became horrible guilt and anguish after Dann was killed defending Ahamudia. Loghan witnessed firsthand how the death of her husband nearly destroyed her, and it broke his heart.

He pleaded to the Gods of Ahamudia but they would not forgive him or return Dann back to life. Broken in spirit and without his faith, Loghan through himself form the walls of the city named after his clan.

His half-broken body was brought to Eberal where every cleric worked tirelessly to save his life When King Khalen appeared at his bedside while he laid dying, Loghan confessed his anger and sorrow and begged the king to forgive him.

“Pardon my hated, my great king! I beg your forgiveness for my cold heart and shallow soul. The Gods have abandoned me and your love is the only immortality I will ever need now!”

The King was deeply moved by the dying man's words, and he gave his forgiveness for the man's sins and worries freely. He insisted that the Baron be given the best care, “no matter what the price to paid.”

The King's words lifted the Baron's heart and spirit, and he rejoiced for all to hear. “Today I have a brother and father as well as a King!”

No one gave the man any hope to live. The clergy of the churches could not heal his wounds as the Gods of Ahamudia did indeed forsake him; however, Loghan Halonnan would survive due the intervention of the New Gods. As the war against the Empire of Swords progressed, Ahamudia found many allies to help defend its borders against the Imperials.

This included a group of sky knights — elite paladins — from the distant island Kingdom of Navirosov. These powerful holy warriors tended to the fallen Baron and taught him the ways of the New Gods. With there help, he healed quickly in body and spirit. He would lead a combined army of mixed elves, Bitran gnomes and dwarves, sky rider paladins, and local militia northwest into the lands of the Sword Imperium to deal with the Imperials and their vicious Emperor.

“I’m going to gut this fat, small-minded Emperor for what he’s done to our people. Here we are, strangers in a new land, and all he wants to do is conquer us. I’m not going to have this little toad for a neighbor.”

He leads this Northern Army to victory and witnesses firsthand the power of the New Gods when an Avatar of Cronn appears on the battlefield along with an army of celestials to protect the mortals from a horde of demons unleashed by the Last Emperor and his demonic-worshiping minions.

Loghan becomes the first of his people to convert to the worship of the New Gods as a result, and he chooses Cronn as his patron deity. He is both a cleric and a holy warrior (sentinel class from Dragon Magazine), and is the spiritual leader of the New Gods in the Kingdom of Ahamudia. He no longer trusts the Gods of his homeland, but he will not persecute its faithful members.

His marriage to Ahdina was her idea (he did not pursue her) as she quickly fell in love with the man he became while defending their new home. He now rules Ahamudia by her side as her equal and has adopted her two children. However, he insisted they keep their father's name as a tribute to a man who was better than he.

This small PDF file lists all the different characters for the Kingdom of Ahamudia as well as their levels and original names from the Mystara campaign setting. It also includes one unique character that I've added to the region. It will be added to as needed.

EBERAL
Metropolis conventional (the royals / town master); AL LG
GP Limit 100,000; Assets 225,000,000
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DEMOGRAPHICS
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Population 45,500
Type mixed (79% human, 9% halfling [Nihil], 5% elf [Aphranæn], 3% dwarf [Bitran], 2% gnome [Bitran], 1% half-elf, 1% half-orc)
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AUTHORITY FIGURES
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Loghan Halonnan, king (NG male human cleric 10 / sentinel 5 [Cronn]); Ahdina Halonnan, queen (LG female human fighter 12); Lindsey Shesterkin, town master (NG male human fighter 7); Maksimilian, minister of magic (LN male human wizard 17); Ualan Yaremich, minister of state (LG male human fighter 11); Primitiva, minister of trade (CG female elf [Aphranæn] fighter 6 / wizard 5); Alexandra Solahan, minister of war (LG female human paladin 10); Lachlan Tiernan, minister of finance (LN male human fighter 9)
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OTHER CHARACTERS
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Allan Davoren, head of Clan Davoren (N male human warrior 5); Eimhir Rurin, head of Clan Rurin (N male human aristocrat 5); Sholto Liddane, patriarch (LG male human cleric 16 [church of Ahamudia]); Alister Nerisyan, patriarch (LG male human cleric 12 [church of Javeldos]); Martina Luisa, college headmistress (CN female human wizard 18); Toirdhealbhach, guildmaster (NG male elf (Aphranæn) wizard 12); Seaghdh, patriarch (CG male human cleric 10 [Helek]); “Lord” Dougal, prince of beggars (NG male human fighter 6)

HALONNAN
Large City conventional (baroness); AL LN
GP Limit 40,000; Assets 26,000,000
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DEMOGRAPHICS
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Population 13,000
Type isolated (90% human, 4% halfling [Nihil], 3% elf [Aphranæn], 1% dwarf [Bitran], 1% gnome [Bitran], 1% other races)
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AUTHORITY FIGURES
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Arrana Paesson, baroness (LN female human fighter 11); Somerled Laverock, head of Clan Laverock (LN male half-elf aristocrat 4 / trader 6)
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OTHER CHARACTERS
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Ethna Halonnan, nun and Loghan's mother (NG female human aristocrat 3 / adept 3); Tibor Lakatos, owner of The Star of the North (LN male simulacrum [human] expert 10); Muadhnait, owner of The Tree of Life (N female elf [Aphranæn] expert 7); Nicholas Kane, owner of the Ahamudian Road Lodge (LG male human aristocrat 2 / trader 6); Aleksandr Uversky, owner of Aleksandr's Hostel (N male half-elf expert 5); Anton Karidian, local performer (N male human expert 3 / bard 5); Dand Dwyre, adventurer (LG male human fighter 6); Eoghan, adventurer and Muadhnait's son (NG male half-elf bard 5); Isibéal Laverock, Somerled's daughter (NG female half-elf aristocrat 2 / adept 2); Keir Saxe, adventurer (CG male human rogue 6); Rab Loudoun, adventurer (N male human fighter 5)


Baroness Arrana Paesson rules over the City of Halonnan; however, she rarely makes important decisions without consulting The Royals first. King Loghan makes her nervous, and she worries about offending him. In truth, he respects her ability to lead, which is why he pushed for her to become the next ruler of Halonnan.

TANÆRIT
Large Town conventional (baroness); AL LG
GP Limit 3,000; Assets 487,500
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DEMOGRAPHICS
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Population 3,250
Type integrated (37% human, 20% halfling [Nihil], 18% elf [Aphranæn], 10% dwarf [Bitran], 7% gnome [Bitran], 5% half-elf, 3% half-orc)
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AUTHORITY FIGURES
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Aileen Liddane, baroness and patriarch (LG female human cleric 13 [church of Ahamudia]); Arwel Kane, sergeant-at-arms (NG male human warrior 8); Celyn Caldurn, head of Clan Caldurn (LG male human aristocrat 5); Deiniol Slowe, head of Clan Slowe (NE male human [devil swine] aristocrat 8); Vaughan Beddus, patriarch (LG male human cleric 8 [church of Javeldos])
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OTHER CHARACTERS
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Antton Petroch, owner of the Gilded Drake Inn (N male human expert 3 / warrior 3); Coskun Paksujalka, owner of the Anchor & Axe Inn (N male half-orc expert 5); Carolina, owner of Carolina's Magick Carpets (CG female elf [Aphranæn] rogue 10); Morwen ap Cadog, owner of The Roseate of Volrai (NG female human adept 3 / expert 3); Sieffre ap Ieuan, owner of the Black Bottle Tavern (N male human expert 6); Stanimir, owner of The Three Rings Tap House (NG male halfling [Nihil] fighter 5); Whurinthal Stoutheart, owner of the Bearded Badger Inn (LN male dwarf [Bitran] expert 3 / warrior 4); Yale ap Illtyd, owner of The Volk (LG male human expert 8)

Btw...

For the City of Halonnan (i.e. Kelvin) I want more characters for the city, but I couldn't find too many on Pandius.com. I'm going to look for more there, but what I would like is NPCs for the city from anyone who has played in a Karameikos / Known World campaign.

So, if you have an old Karameikos character, from Kelvin, that you'd like to share then feel free to posdt it here. I don't need a huge history and don't be suprised if I modify it for my own purposes.

Anyway, back to work. Silvinæn is coming up next.

SILVINÆN
Small Town conventional (town master); AL NG
GP Limit 800; Assets 52,000
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DEMOGRAPHICS
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Population 1,300
Type isolated (96% elf [Aphranæn], 2% halfling [Nihil], 1% gnome [Bitran], 1% other races)
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AUTHORITY FIGURES
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Stanko Yoanova, town master and owner of the Black Swan Inn (NG male halfling [Nihil] rogue 3); Moirrey Cormode, captain of the watch (LN female elf [Aphranæn] cleric 4 [Aphulæn] / fighter 4); Bartholomew Angelathos, member of the watch (LG male human [Onan] ranger 3 / sorcerer 3)
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OTHER CHARACTERS
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Baerenn Ashlock, innkeeper of the Black Swan Inn (NG male gnome [Bitran] bard 4); Ean Keig, local druid (CN male elf [Aphranæn] druid 6 [Zyrcek]); Iarlaith innkeeper of the Forest & River Inn (LN male elf [Aphranæn] expert 3); Paaie Ffarchoir, adventurer (N female elf [Aphranæn] rogue 5); Seoirse, captain of the Muckdweller (NG male half-elf ranger 5)

Ahamudia
Proper Name: The Kingdom of Ahamudia
Rulers: King Loghan Halonnan, First Sentinel of Cronn [NG male human Clr10/Sen5 (Cronn)]; Queen Ahdina Halonnan [LG / female human Ftr12]
Government: Hereditary Monarchy
Capital: Eberal
Major Towns: Ceran (pop. – 2,530), Delawyr (pop. – 4,525), Eberal (pop. – 45,500), Edan (pop. – 2,555), Færnol (pop. - 2,250), Halonnan (pop. – 13,000), Joerid (pop. – 4,125), Khilman (pop. – 3,875), Lenna (pop. – 2,500), Rulad (pop. – 415), Særol (pop. - 2,250), Silvinæn (pop. – 1,400), Tanærit (pop. – 3,250)
Provinces: One monarchy, three baronies, nine lordships, and a dozen minor knight-holds.
Resources: Iron, exotic meat (boar/elk) foodstuffs, precious metals (gold and silver), timber (strictly controlled).
Coinage: Royal (gp), Helek (ep), Crona (sp), Kopec (cp).
Population: 1,356,538 – Human 74%, Halfling (Nihil) 10%, Elf (Aphranæn) 6%, Dwarf (Bitran) 4%, Gnome (Bitran) 3%, Half-Elf 2%, Half-Orc 1%.
Languages: Aphranæn, Bitran, Hutaakan, Javeldian, Nihil, Orc (Maran), Vananean.
Alignments: LG, LN, NG *, N, CG, CN
Patron Gods: Pantheon of Ahamudia.
Major Religions: Aegir, Cronn, Immotion, Inanna, Jalivier, Mayela, Rán, Uller.
Minor Religions: Cull, the Daghdha, Ehlonna, Issek, Larea, Persana, Sanh.
Cults: Anon, Brenna, Casiia, Draven, Jaeger, Mahridaar, Mielikki, Seraph, Tok.
Alliances: Domain of Bitran (military); Kingdom of Navirosov; Lands of Hutaalar (non-aggression); Onan Territories; Sword Protectorate (non-aggression).

Bitran
Proper Name: The Domain of Bitran
Ruler: Hillstrider, Kaergaer Herljanvar, The Gnome-King [LN male gnome (Bitran) Ftr5]
Government: Demihuman Monarchy (dwarves and gnomes)
Capital: Bitran
Major Towns: Battal (pop. – 2,060), Bitran (pop. – 5,875), Fardale (pop. – 2,130), Kygan (pop. – 2,445), Telond (pop. – 975)
Provinces: One monarchy, three baronies, and six lordships.
Resources: Crafts (dwarven/gnome), gems (agates/onyxes), granite, iron, precious metals (gold and silver).
Coinage: The citizens of Bitran use coins minted in the Kingdom of Ahamudia.
Population: 224,750 – Dwarf (Bitran) 52%, Gnome (Bitran) 42%, Halfling (Nihil) 3%, Elf (Aphranæn) 2%, Other Races 1%.
Languages: Aphranæn, Bitran, Goblin (Maran), Javeldian, Nihil, Orc (Maran), Vananean.
Alignments: LG, LN *, (LE), N, CN
Patron God: Maldar.
Major Religions: Clangeddin, Cull, the Daghdha, Dike, Gaerdal, Inanna, Jalivier, Sanh, Satiria.
Minor Religions: Casiia, Dumathoin, Hades, Hansa, Helek, Issek, Mahridaar, Mayela, Uller.
Cults: Calphas, Dionysus, Lokun, Tudsara, Vergadain, Volrai, Zyrcek.
Alliances: Kingdom of Ahamudia (military); Lands of Hutaalar (non-aggression); Mines of Morhan (trade alliance).


The word "Bitran" is the collective name given to the dwarves and gnomes that were brought to Kulan from the world known as Maran (my Dark World campaign setting). While these newcomers to Kulan are distinctively two different races, they are considered, in fact, one people regardless of race.

The Bitran come from an underground city in the Rilous Mountains, which is simply called the City of Bitran. It is a strange place to outsiders filled with strange magical gadgets and weaponry. The Bitran have knowledge in something they call Black Thunder (similar to the smokepowder made in the Ferinmal Homeland). This substance is nearly unheard of beyond the borders of the Kingdom of Ahamudia. (The Bitran do not created hand-held firearms, but they do have cannons protecting the City of Bitran.)

Both races are distinctive in appearance from the native dwarven and gnomish races of Harqual in that their skin is either burnished bronze to pitch black in color. Their hair is always fiery red in color and their eyes are as black as coal. Some believe they have been infused with the very magic that courses through their forges. The Bitran wear tough leather garments with studded iron rivets embedded on the outside (masterwork studded leather armor).