Ratrilpot Geography

There are twelve provinces that make up the Ratrilpot mainland: The Majesty (the central portion of the island containing the Castle and the surrounding grounds, Dilbenshire, Whitestone, Eastcliffe, Oldport, Leeksenborough, Garbell Glen, Misty Vale, Seascape, Farnell, Bethel, and Hoodlam's Hollow.

Additionally, there are several small islands off the mainland that are part of the kingdom of Ratrilpot. This includes the Three Baers (Little Baer, Baer Proper, and Big Baer) and the Magical Animal Reserve & Sanctuary.

Non-human provinces include the caverns under the west most portion of the island (home to the Dwarven Nation) and a mountain range in the south (claimed by The Dragons).
 

Geographical Location: The town of Dilbenshire is the closest settlement to the castle on the Northeastern side. It is bordered by Fawnwick Forest and Lake Birdsong. The province includes the town, Fawnwick Forest (which borders the Majesty and Oldport provinces), and a portion of the Northeastern coastline bordering Belian Bay (which also borders the Whitestone province).

Noble Ruling Family: The Elroy Family is one of the oldest ruling families in the region, having been bestowed the lands after the Great Belian war. Lord Pierce Elroy and his wife, Lady Oralie, currently head the clan of eight children, of which Byron Elroy (a guard at the castle) is the youngest.

Points of Interest: The renowned Talt Ale Tavern, run by Esmerelda Talt and her brother; Madame Lola's Lounge of Pleasures.

Notable Residents: The mischievous Lavender Pie lives with her family on a farm in the province. Goodich Glen, deep within Fawnwick Forest, is home to Grandma Goodwitch.
 

Geographical Location: Lake Birdsong is located east of the Majesty. The town of Dilbenshire borders the lake to the West and the town of Whitestone borders the lake to the East. The CrackRock river is fed by the lake, and Survival Island is located within the lake.

Noble Ruling Family: Because of its location between two provinces and settlements, and because it is a source of water for the Majesty itself, the Royal Family has not granted domain of Lake Birdsong or Survival Island to either the Elroy or White famlies. Rather it is considered an extension of the Majesty. Survival Island is not settled and is used only for events orchastrated by Ratrilpot's Queen.

 

Geographical Location: Whitestone is a small community that borders the Northeast shore of Lake Birdsong. Its sister community, Whiteport is located at the southmost point of Belian Bay, just west of the peninsula leading to Eastcliffe. The Whitestone province includes the two settlements, a stretch of forest south of the settlements (which borders the Eastcliffe and Bethel provinces), and portion of the coastline bordering Belian Bay (which also borders the Dilbenshire province).

Noble Ruling Family: The White Family is the successful merchant family that protects the province. Lord Heron White is the patriarch. His first wife Lady Natalie passed away before the wedding of their daughter Lucy White to Mason Elroy (of Dilbenshire). Lucy and Mason's first son Rankin has been named to inherit the estate.

Notable Exports: Whitestone is named for marble quarry that provides significant amounts of stone for the insides of Ratrilpot's castle, and for various noble/royal households across the Sugonian Seas. Whiteport is mainly a seaport used to transport the marble of whitestone to the Sugonian Seas; however, a fair amount of ship building takes place there as well, as it is protected from more volatile weather than the rest of the Ratrilpot coast. A single ferry does make a trip to all the ports along Belian Bay, from Oldport at the northern most point of the island, to the Three Baers, Eastport and back to Whiteport.

Trivia: The short story, The Fourth Kiss features Lucy White and Mason Elroy.

 

Geographical Location: Nestled in the Southern valley, along the Great Lake in Western Ratrilpot, lies the prosperous vacation settlement known as Misty Vale. Ferries depart to the vale from the clearing on the Eastern side of the lake on a fairly regular basis. Travel can also be arranged through a mountain pass in the South.

Noble Ruling Family: The Spriteson family are the protectors of the Glen, with Lord Mattais and Lady Rianna also watching over a family of eight children (seven of which are girls).

Points of Interest: The Hanging Gardens run up and down the mountains that surround the glen, providing beautiful sights and bountiful food supplies. The Willmont Springs, a collection of three hot springs with rejuvanting properties attracts several visitors each year. The Havit House Inn and Fantastic Feasts restaurant are situated nearby and provide some of the most sought after accomodations and feasts in all of the Sugonian Seas; though only the very wealthy can afford to frequent the places.

Travelers with smaller purses tend to stay at the Last Chance Lodge, a comfortable establishment located just outside the mountain pass leading into the valley. The sisters at the Arms of Annūté, a giant temple and monastery situated on the other side of the pass, cares for those who are less fortunate.

Local Cuisine: Truffles and other fungus collected from this region are some of the most sought after delicacies in all of the Sugonian seas. Wine is also a staple crop of the area and a major source of trade revenue. Goat dishes are a specialty of the area, in that the goats are fairly plentiful in the mountain passes.