Lore:Narthendar (region)

The region of Narthendar, ruled by the kingdom of Thenodar, at the end of 300 RK

The Narthendar region is one of several that make up the Althas continent. This region is the home of the Thenodrim (once known as the Narthendi) and contains the kingdom of Thenodar (formerly the kingdom of Narthendar).

The meaning for the word Narthendar is unknown, as it comes from the now extinct Celestial language.

History

[WIP]

Geography

Forests

Several forests make up the region of Narthendar.

• East Harath: Woods east of Mundmere Lake. Harath means "Wood" in Old Maelan.

• Faesholt: Forest in northeastern Narthendar. Faesholt means "fringe forest" in Old Maelan.

• West Harath: Woods west of Mundmere Lake. Harath means "Wood" in Old Maelan.

• Wídholt: Forest in northwestern Narthendar. Wídholt means "wide forest" in Old Maelan.

Landmarks

• Mundmere Lake: A large lake found at the center of the Narthendar region. The lake, making a natural defense to the northern part of the region, was an ideal location for the city of Mundríce. Mundmere means "Guardian Lake" in Old Maelan.

• Haelscíma: The tallest mountain peak in all of Althas, located in northern Narthendar. The Thenodrim believe this location to be the place of their origin. Within the mountain can be found the ruins of Thovairozil, and beneath that the halls of Zalothairar. Haelscíma means "Shadow of Omen" in Old Maelan. In Noralar it is known as Voshellas, which means "World Pillar".

The region of Narthendar, ruled by the kingdom of Thenodar, at the end of 300 RK

The Narthendar region is one of several that make up the Althas continent. This region is the home of the Thenodrim (once known as the Narthendi) and contains the kingdom of Thenodar (formerly the kingdom of Narthendar).

The meaning for the word Narthendar is unknown, as it comes from the now extinct Celestial language.

History

[WIP]

Geography

Forests

Several forests make up the region of Narthendar.

• East Harath: Woods east of Mundmere Lake. Harath means "Wood" in Old Maelan.

• Faesholt: Forest in northeastern Narthendar. Faesholt means "fringe forest" in Old Maelan.

• West Harath: Woods west of Mundmere Lake. Harath means "Wood" in Old Maelan.

• Wídholt: Forest in northwestern Narthendar. Wídholt means "wide forest" in Old Maelan.

Landmarks

• Mundmere Lake: A large lake found at the center of the Narthendar region. The lake, making a natural defense to the northern part of the region, was an ideal location for the city of Mundríce. Mundmere means "Guardian Lake" in Old Maelan.

• Haelscíma: The tallest mountain peak in all of Althas, located in northern Narthendar. The Thenodrim believe this location to be the place of their origin. Within the mountain can be found the ruins of Thovairozil, and beneath that the halls of Zalothairar. Haelscíma means "Shadow of Omen" in Old Maelan. In Noralar it is known as Voshellas, which means "World Pillar".