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	\|persecuted_faiths = <!-- Religion & Belief - Main Body - Prose paragraph(s) about which gods/faiths are actively prohibited or persecuted in the Nation -->		\|persecuted_faiths = <!-- Religion & Belief - Main Body - Prose paragraph(s) about which gods/faiths are actively prohibited or persecuted in the Nation -->
	\|major_temples = <!-- Religion & Belief - Main Body - Prose paragraph(s) about significant temples, monasteries or religious locations -->		\|major_temples = <!-- Religion & Belief - Main Body - Prose paragraph(s) about significant temples, monasteries or religious locations -->
	\|economy = The economy of Oridal is based almost entirely on trade and services. Though there are some cottage industries that export hand-crafted goods, most of the items exported and imported are intended for sale elsewhere. Even foodstuffs are imported from Haleli and is has been posited by philosophers that should even one of its neighbors cease selling goods to Oridal it would most like fall very quickly to poverty. The Guildmen of Oridal, of course, scoff at such a suggestion.		\|economy =
			* [[Balgurvan Way]]
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	\|imports = <!-- Economy - Sidebar - A sentence or two on major imports for the Nation -->		\|imports = <!-- Economy - Sidebar - A sentence or two on major imports for the Nation -->

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	\|continent = Gallorea		\|continent = Gallorea
	\|location = Along the eastern shore of the continent of Gallorea, along the [[Pale Coast]].		\|location = Along the eastern shore of the continent of Gallorea, along the [[Pale Coast]].
	\|terrain = ~~<!-- Geography - Main Body - Prose paragraph(s) about the terrain of the nation -->~~		\|terrain =
	\|waterways = ~~<!-- Geography - Main Body - Prose paragraph(s) about major waterways and their significance to the nation -->~~		* [[Bozadir Hills]]
			\|waterways =
			* [[Aksu River]]
			* [[Bozsu River]]
			* [[Karasu River]]
			* [[Pale Coast]]
			* [[Sazbazhi Marsh]]
	\|society= <!-- Society & Culture - Main Body - Prose paragraph(s) about the people: demographics, language, character, daily life, ethnic/social groups -->		\|society= <!-- Society & Culture - Main Body - Prose paragraph(s) about the people: demographics, language, character, daily life, ethnic/social groups -->
	\|population = 2,458,000 (87% human, 8% hobbit, 3% half-orc, 2% other)		\|population = 2,458,000 (87% human, 8% hobbit, 3% half-orc, 2% other)

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	\|name = Oridal		\|name = Oridal
	\|fullname = The Syndicracy of Oridal		\|fullname = The Syndicracy of Oridal
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			\|geography = <!-- Geography - Main Body - Prose paragraph(s) summarizing the overall physical geography of the nation -->
	\|continent = Gallorea		\|continent = Gallorea
	\|location = Along the eastern shore of the continent of Gallorea.		\|location = Along the eastern shore of the continent of Gallorea, along the [[Pale Coast]].
	\|~~government~~ = ~~Representative Syndicracy~~ (~~High Guildmaster, Guildmaster, Syndic, Chancellor~~).		\|terrain = <!-- Geography - Main Body - Prose paragraph(s) about the terrain of the nation -->
	~~\|ruler = The Vestry~~		\|waterways = <!-- Geography - Main Body - Prose paragraph(s) about major waterways and their significance to the nation -->
	~~\|arms = A green field with a white rose surrounded by seven gold coins.~~		\|society= <!-- Society & Culture - Main Body - Prose paragraph(s) about the people: demographics, language, character, daily life, ethnic/social groups -->
	\|~~coinage~~ = ~~2 Ha'pennies = 1 Penny~~ (~~1 cp); 50 Pennies = 1 Argent (1sp), 50 Argents = 1 Sword (1 ep); 5 Swords = 1 Crown (1 gp); 100 Crowns = 1 Dragon (1 Pp~~)
	\|~~capital~~ = ~~Minaran~~ (~~pop 158,460~~)
	~~\|alliances = Trade agreements with [[Adanar]], [[Haleli]], [[Halorda]], [[Hyddtir]]~~, ~~[[Kuroshka]]~~, ~~[[Nadera]]~~, ~~[[Narisia]]~~, ~~[[Roncal]] and [[Valduran]]. No military alliances.~~
	~~\|hostilities = None~~
	\|population = 2,458,000 (87% human, 8% hobbit, 3% half-orc, 2% other)		\|population = 2,458,000 (87% human, 8% hobbit, 3% half-orc, 2% other)
	\|language = [[Halic Language\|Halic]]		\|language = [[Halic Language\|Halic]]
			\|locations= <!-- Society & Culture - Main Body - A brief paragraph describing significant cities, regions or wonders, with links to each -->
	\|persons = Anselm Onesto, High Guildmaster of the Teamster's Guild (Ari 12/Exp 6); Rumbald Hermenfred, High Guildmaster of the Vinter's Guild (Nob 10); Godelina Chagamund, High Guildmistress of the Guild of Tailors and Seamstresses (Ari/Exp 5/12); Withric Onesto, High Spiritmonger of Minar (Cle 18).		\|persons = Anselm Onesto, High Guildmaster of the Teamster's Guild (Ari 12/Exp 6); Rumbald Hermenfred, High Guildmaster of the Vinter's Guild (Nob 10); Godelina Chagamund, High Guildmistress of the Guild of Tailors and Seamstresses (Ari/Exp 5/12); Withric Onesto, High Spiritmonger of Minar (Cle 18).
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			\|ruler = The Vestry
			\|arms = Vert, a rose argent within an orbit of seven bezants.
			\|capital = [[Minaran]] (pop 158,460)
			\|alliances = Trade agreements with [[Adanar]], [[Haleli]], [[Halorda]], [[Hyddtir]], [[Kuroshka]], [[Nadera]], [[Narisia]], [[Roncal]] and [[Valduran]]. No military alliances.
			\|hostilities = None
			\|law = <!-- Government - Main Body - Prose paragraph summarizing the important points of law and how it is enforced, including include notes on stability [stable, fragile, collapsing, contested], justice style [codified law, arbitrary rule, trial by combat, mob rule, etc.] -->
			\|military= <!-- Government - Main Body - Prose paragraph summarizing how the military is organized, martial traditions and who controls the military forces of a Nation -->
			\|religion = The worship of Minar is predominant in the region, though there are no existing laws against the worship of any deity (except, of course, Phlegethon, god of Tyranny). Vortumnus, god of chivalry, still has some support in the northwest and Virtus, god of courage, has quite a following along the southwestern border with Halorda. It should be noted that it is traditional for each Guild to patron itself to a particular church (usually Minar, but exceptions are commonplace) or a patron saint. The Spiritual Advisor of each Guild often has almost as much power as the Guildmaster himself in setting policy for that Guild.
	\|pantheon = Aebasan		\|pantheon = Aebasan
	\|patron = [[Minos\|Minar]]		\|patron = [[Minos\|Minar]]
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			\|secondary_faiths = <!-- Religion & Belief - Main Body - Prose paragraph(s) of the secondary gods/faiths in the Nation and how they interact with the people, government and/or economy -->
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			\|major_temples = <!-- Religion & Belief - Main Body - Prose paragraph(s) about significant temples, monasteries or religious locations -->
			\|economy = The economy of Oridal is based almost entirely on trade and services. Though there are some cottage industries that export hand-crafted goods, most of the items exported and imported are intended for sale elsewhere. Even foodstuffs are imported from Haleli and is has been posited by philosophers that should even one of its neighbors cease selling goods to Oridal it would most like fall very quickly to poverty. The Guildmen of Oridal, of course, scoff at such a suggestion.
			\|exports = <!-- Economy - Sidebar - A sentence or two on major exports for the Nation -->
			\|imports = <!-- Economy - Sidebar - A sentence or two on major imports for the Nation -->
			\|coinage = 2 Ha'pennies = 1 Penny (1 cp); 50 Pennies = 1 Argent (1sp), 50 Argents = 1 Sword (1 ep); 5 Swords = 1 Crown (1 gp); 100 Crowns = 1 Dragon (1 Pp)
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			\|black_market = <!-- Economy - Main Body - Prose paragraph summarizing the black market, if any, in the nation -->
	\|history = The nation now known as Oridal was originally part of the Kingdom of Dregnost and attained their independence from that faltering Kingdom in 7516 A.C., some thirty-odd years after the successful rebellion of Haleli from that same Kingdom. Without a strong noble tradition and no real contender for royalty, the leaders of their rebellion established a Council of Freemen intended to generate a legal code and justify one of their number being proclaimed to a Royal Seat. Unfortunately, after the threat of the Dregnosti soldiers had gone, the Council fell to infighting and political maneuvering as each member tried to carve out his own power. During this time, no real legal code was created and lawlessness was common. Haleli, which had unified without difficulty under the banner of Vortumnus and Virtus, often found itself the subject of raids from these lawless sorts. Oridal seemed destined to become a lawless frontier for Haleli and the dying Dregnosti.		\|history = The nation now known as Oridal was originally part of the Kingdom of Dregnost and attained their independence from that faltering Kingdom in 7516 A.C., some thirty-odd years after the successful rebellion of Haleli from that same Kingdom. Without a strong noble tradition and no real contender for royalty, the leaders of their rebellion established a Council of Freemen intended to generate a legal code and justify one of their number being proclaimed to a Royal Seat. Unfortunately, after the threat of the Dregnosti soldiers had gone, the Council fell to infighting and political maneuvering as each member tried to carve out his own power. During this time, no real legal code was created and lawlessness was common. Haleli, which had unified without difficulty under the banner of Vortumnus and Virtus, often found itself the subject of raids from these lawless sorts. Oridal seemed destined to become a lawless frontier for Haleli and the dying Dregnosti.

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	In 7732 A.C., the now-aged Guildmaster Palamon proposed a solution. Each type of Guild would be organized into a national "super-Guild", each the responsibility of one High Guildmaster and each sending only one Syndic to represent them in the Congress (which had become colloquially known as the Vestry by this point, even though it had long outgrown its chambers in the Grand Emporium). Originally, each Syndic received one vote in the Vestry, but in the All Fairness Act of 7796 A.C., each Syndic was given voting power based upon the number of full members within his Guild. The wealthier Guilds soon realized that this decreased their power within the Vestry and in 7815 A.C. the All Fairness Act was altered to adjust for Guild revenues as well. The voting system became so complicated that the Office of Voting Power was created, headed by its own Chancellor. There are currently 289 Syndics in the Vestry as well as an additional 27 associate Syndics (from Guilds who's request to separate from their parent organization is pending).		In 7732 A.C., the now-aged Guildmaster Palamon proposed a solution. Each type of Guild would be organized into a national "super-Guild", each the responsibility of one High Guildmaster and each sending only one Syndic to represent them in the Congress (which had become colloquially known as the Vestry by this point, even though it had long outgrown its chambers in the Grand Emporium). Originally, each Syndic received one vote in the Vestry, but in the All Fairness Act of 7796 A.C., each Syndic was given voting power based upon the number of full members within his Guild. The wealthier Guilds soon realized that this decreased their power within the Vestry and in 7815 A.C. the All Fairness Act was altered to adjust for Guild revenues as well. The voting system became so complicated that the Office of Voting Power was created, headed by its own Chancellor. There are currently 289 Syndics in the Vestry as well as an additional 27 associate Syndics (from Guilds who's request to separate from their parent organization is pending).
			\|current_events= Oridal today is a powerful economic and political force in the region, but it proclaims a certain level of neutrality in international affairs. It is tentatively allied with Haleli, Halorda, Adanar and Valduran against Thet, but as it does not have a standing army, their support is mostly monetary in nature. Foreign leaders are often frustrated with the mystifying bureaucracy of the nation and, as there is no one individual responsible for international affairs, usually do not bother conducting state visits.
	Oridal today is a powerful economic and political force in the region, but it proclaims a certain level of neutrality in international affairs. It is tentatively allied with Haleli, Halorda, Adanar and Valduran against Thet, but as it does not have a standing army, their support is mostly monetary in nature. Foreign leaders are often frustrated with the mystifying bureaucracy of the nation and, as there is no one individual responsible for international affairs, usually do not bother conducting state visits.

	Despite its lack of a standing army, Oridal has one of the most thorough Watch systems in the region. Theft is actually legal in Oridal, assuming you are a member of the public Thieves' Guilds, but the guard is responsible for investigating any non-Guild theft as well as more serious crimes, such as treason (which is rare…it is difficult to betray a nation when there is no one person to betray) and murder. The Tower Watch, whose duties slowly expanded to cover maintaining order with the towns of the nation, is a highly organized law-enforcement agency that has even been known to violate international borders to capture their prey.		Despite its lack of a standing army, Oridal has one of the most thorough Watch systems in the region. Theft is actually legal in Oridal, assuming you are a member of the public Thieves' Guilds, but the guard is responsible for investigating any non-Guild theft as well as more serious crimes, such as treason (which is rare…it is difficult to betray a nation when there is no one person to betray) and murder. The Tower Watch, whose duties slowly expanded to cover maintaining order with the towns of the nation, is a highly organized law-enforcement agency that has even been known to violate international borders to capture their prey.

	One of the more unique features of Oridal is the Iron Wall, which spans most of the nation's border with the Pale Marches. The Iron Wall is a system of fortifications linked by a 50' thick stone wall intended to keep the raiders and criminals of the Pale Marches from affecting business within Oridal. The first stones were laid in 7852 A.C. and construction is still ongoing. Designers expect the Wall to be finished by 7900, but refuse to sign a contract ensuring that. The Guild of Mercenaries and Engineers is responsible for manning the Wall and its upkeep and represents the closest thing Oridal has to a standing army. There has been recent discussion concerning another Wall to be constructed along the Wraithwood, but most think that mere stone isn't enough to keep back the periodic spirit that wanders out of that haunted wood.		One of the more unique features of Oridal is the Iron Wall, which spans most of the nation's border with the Pale Marches. The Iron Wall is a system of fortifications linked by a 50' thick stone wall intended to keep the raiders and criminals of the Pale Marches from affecting business within Oridal. The first stones were laid in 7852 A.C. and construction is still ongoing. Designers expect the Wall to be finished by 7900, but refuse to sign a contract ensuring that. The Guild of Mercenaries and Engineers is responsible for manning the Wall and its upkeep and represents the closest thing Oridal has to a standing army. There has been recent discussion concerning another Wall to be constructed along the Wraithwood, but most think that mere stone isn't enough to keep back the periodic spirit that wanders out of that haunted wood.
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	\|~~religion~~ = ~~The worship of Minar is predominant in~~ the ~~region, though there are no existing laws against~~ the ~~worship of any deity (except, of course, Phlegethon, god of Tyranny~~)~~. Vortumnus, god of chivalry, still~~ has ~~some support in~~ the ~~northwest and Virtus~~, ~~god of courage, has quite a following along~~ the ~~southwestern border with Halorda. It should be noted that it~~ is ~~traditional for each Guild to patron itself to a particular church (usually Minar~~, ~~but exceptions are commonplace) or a patron saint. The Spiritual Advisor of each Guild often has almost as much power as~~ the ~~Guildmaster himself~~ in ~~setting policy for that Guild.~~		\|map= <!-- name of the image file containing a map of the Nation; if this isn't included, this page will be associated with the "Needs Map" Category -->
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Noctifer at 03:43, 13 August 2026

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	\|history = The nation now known as Oridal was originally part of the Kingdom of Dregnost and attained their independence from that faltering Kingdom in 7516 A.C., some thirty-odd years after the successful rebellion of ~~Haleland~~ from that same Kingdom. Without a strong noble tradition and no real contender for royalty, the leaders of their rebellion established a Council of Freemen intended to generate a legal code and justify one of their number being proclaimed to a Royal Seat. Unfortunately, after the threat of the Dregnosti soldiers had gone, the Council fell to infighting and political maneuvering as each member tried to carve out his own power. During this time, no real legal code was created and lawlessness was common. ~~Haleland~~, which had unified without difficulty under the banner of Vortumnus and Virtus, often found itself the subject of raids from these lawless sorts. Oridal seemed destined to become a lawless frontier for ~~Haleland~~ and the dying Dregnosti.		\|history = The nation now known as Oridal was originally part of the Kingdom of Dregnost and attained their independence from that faltering Kingdom in 7516 A.C., some thirty-odd years after the successful rebellion of Haleli from that same Kingdom. Without a strong noble tradition and no real contender for royalty, the leaders of their rebellion established a Council of Freemen intended to generate a legal code and justify one of their number being proclaimed to a Royal Seat. Unfortunately, after the threat of the Dregnosti soldiers had gone, the Council fell to infighting and political maneuvering as each member tried to carve out his own power. During this time, no real legal code was created and lawlessness was common. Haleli, which had unified without difficulty under the banner of Vortumnus and Virtus, often found itself the subject of raids from these lawless sorts. Oridal seemed destined to become a lawless frontier for Haleli and the dying Dregnosti.

	In 7598 A.C., several members of the Council traveled to speak with the Halic King, Ilyard Breno, about the future of Oridal. King Ilyard, who was trying to build an army to use against the Gray Lord in Adanar, agreed to take on Oridal as a client state, organizing its militia and providing a legal code. Under this agreement, the Council of Freemen would collectively have the power of a Grand Duke, though the only responsibility they had to the Halic King was to provide military support when requested.		In 7598 A.C., several members of the Council traveled to speak with the Halic King, Ilyard Breno, about the future of Oridal. King Ilyard, who was trying to build an army to use against the Gray Lord in Adanar, agreed to take on Oridal as a client state, organizing its militia and providing a legal code. Under this agreement, the Council of Freemen would collectively have the power of a Grand Duke, though the only responsibility they had to the Halic King was to provide military support when requested.
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	The ambassadors returned to Oridal and informed the rest of the Council about the treaty, expecting a warm reception. While several members of the Council did agree with the treaty others, particularly the barons of the northern territories, refused to agree to the treaty. They fled back to their holdings and prepared for war against the barons of the south. King Ilyard, who was gathering troops for his quest into Adanar, tried to negotiate a settlement, but the northern barons refused and bloody civil war erupted. The Pale War, as it was called after the name the northern barons gave themselves, lasted only five years. In an uncharacteristic moment of anger, King Ilyard led his troops into the northern regions in 7602 A.C., bringing it under direct military control and imprisoning the northern barons in their own homes. With the northern barons effectively contained, Ilyard finally began the long march south in 7605 A.C., which would result in the final defeat of the Grey Lord the following year. Within a decade, the Council of Freemen disbanded, nominating one of their membership, Ragnald Ynesto, as a true Grand Duke. The Halic King agreed and Oridal was officially brought under the auspices of the Halic Crown.		The ambassadors returned to Oridal and informed the rest of the Council about the treaty, expecting a warm reception. While several members of the Council did agree with the treaty others, particularly the barons of the northern territories, refused to agree to the treaty. They fled back to their holdings and prepared for war against the barons of the south. King Ilyard, who was gathering troops for his quest into Adanar, tried to negotiate a settlement, but the northern barons refused and bloody civil war erupted. The Pale War, as it was called after the name the northern barons gave themselves, lasted only five years. In an uncharacteristic moment of anger, King Ilyard led his troops into the northern regions in 7602 A.C., bringing it under direct military control and imprisoning the northern barons in their own homes. With the northern barons effectively contained, Ilyard finally began the long march south in 7605 A.C., which would result in the final defeat of the Grey Lord the following year. Within a decade, the Council of Freemen disbanded, nominating one of their membership, Ragnald Ynesto, as a true Grand Duke. The Halic King agreed and Oridal was officially brought under the auspices of the Halic Crown.

	Though Oridal was loyal to the Halic Crown, the people were not Halic. The Halic Church of Vortumnus began constructing temples in the region and tried to convert the native populous, but only met with limited success. The people of Oridal came to resent the proselytizing priesthood, much to the confusion of the priesthood and the Halic Crown alike. The unrest was not severe or violent, but it provided the unrest needed for another Church to make inroads into the nation. In 7682 A.C., Thrasyllus of Minar began to quietly convert the merchant class of Oridal to the worship of Minar, God of Commerce. It is likely that he intended to convert the entire nation to insure the inexpensive transfer of goods to the coast and then north into his native Aebasa, but Vortumnus and Virtus were solidly entrenched in the rest of ~~Haleland~~. In Oridal, however, the populous began to flock to the Coingod, particularly after Thrasyllus established a lucrative trade agreement for luxuries from Kesh through Roncal. Interest in Vortumnus waned and the now powerful merchant lords chaffed under the rulership of the Halic King, who came to be viewed more and more as a foreigner. When King Otto Destain "the Mad" ordered the execution of Coenrad Bastida, Grand Duke of Halorda, for treason in 7708 A.C., Oridal quickly sided with Halorda and prepared for civil war.		Though Oridal was loyal to the Halic Crown, the people were not Halic. The Halic Church of Vortumnus began constructing temples in the region and tried to convert the native populous, but only met with limited success. The people of Oridal came to resent the proselytizing priesthood, much to the confusion of the priesthood and the Halic Crown alike. The unrest was not severe or violent, but it provided the unrest needed for another Church to make inroads into the nation. In 7682 A.C., Thrasyllus of Minar began to quietly convert the merchant class of Oridal to the worship of Minar, God of Commerce. It is likely that he intended to convert the entire nation to insure the inexpensive transfer of goods to the coast and then north into his native Aebasa, but Vortumnus and Virtus were solidly entrenched in the rest of Haleli. In Oridal, however, the populous began to flock to the Coingod, particularly after Thrasyllus established a lucrative trade agreement for luxuries from Kesh through Roncal. Interest in Vortumnus waned and the now powerful merchant lords chaffed under the rulership of the Halic King, who came to be viewed more and more as a foreigner. When King Otto Destain "the Mad" ordered the execution of Coenrad Bastida, Grand Duke of Halorda, for treason in 7708 A.C., Oridal quickly sided with Halorda and prepared for civil war.

	Fortunately, King Otto fell to illness in the winter of 7708-9 and the Halic Rebellion was fought in only one battle. The young, newly crowned King Absalan Varuna, a distant cousin of the childless King, was defeated by Grand Duke Coenrad in single combat at the Battle of Two Swords. King Absalan, who had been opposed to his cousin's order to execute Coenrad, crowned his former enemy the first King of Halorda there on the battlefield. Granting independence to Oridal, as well, was almost a side effect of Halorda's success.		Fortunately, King Otto fell to illness in the winter of 7708-9 and the Halic Rebellion was fought in only one battle. The young, newly crowned King Absalan Varuna, a distant cousin of the childless King, was defeated by Grand Duke Coenrad in single combat at the Battle of Two Swords. King Absalan, who had been opposed to his cousin's order to execute Coenrad, crowned his former enemy the first King of Halorda there on the battlefield. Granting independence to Oridal, as well, was almost a side effect of Halorda's success.
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	One of the more unique features of Oridal is the Iron Wall, which spans most of the nation's border with the Pale Marches. The Iron Wall is a system of fortifications linked by a 50' thick stone wall intended to keep the raiders and criminals of the Pale Marches from affecting business within Oridal. The first stones were laid in 7852 A.C. and construction is still ongoing. Designers expect the Wall to be finished by 7900, but refuse to sign a contract ensuring that. The Guild of Mercenaries and Engineers is responsible for manning the Wall and its upkeep and represents the closest thing Oridal has to a standing army. There has been recent discussion concerning another Wall to be constructed along the Wraithwood, but most think that mere stone isn't enough to keep back the periodic spirit that wanders out of that haunted wood.		One of the more unique features of Oridal is the Iron Wall, which spans most of the nation's border with the Pale Marches. The Iron Wall is a system of fortifications linked by a 50' thick stone wall intended to keep the raiders and criminals of the Pale Marches from affecting business within Oridal. The first stones were laid in 7852 A.C. and construction is still ongoing. Designers expect the Wall to be finished by 7900, but refuse to sign a contract ensuring that. The Guild of Mercenaries and Engineers is responsible for manning the Wall and its upkeep and represents the closest thing Oridal has to a standing army. There has been recent discussion concerning another Wall to be constructed along the Wraithwood, but most think that mere stone isn't enough to keep back the periodic spirit that wanders out of that haunted wood.
	\|economy = The economy of Oridal is based almost entirely on trade and services. Though there are some cottage industries that export hand-crafted goods, most of the items exported and imported are intended for sale elsewhere. Even foodstuffs are imported from ~~Haleland~~ and is has been posited by philosophers that should even one of its neighbors cease selling goods to Oridal it would most like fall very quickly to poverty. The Guildmen of Oridal, of course, scoff at such a suggestion.		\|economy = The economy of Oridal is based almost entirely on trade and services. Though there are some cottage industries that export hand-crafted goods, most of the items exported and imported are intended for sale elsewhere. Even foodstuffs are imported from Haleli and is has been posited by philosophers that should even one of its neighbors cease selling goods to Oridal it would most like fall very quickly to poverty. The Guildmen of Oridal, of course, scoff at such a suggestion.
	\|religion = The worship of Minar is predominant in the region, though there are no existing laws against the worship of any deity (except, of course, Phlegethon, god of Tyranny). Vortumnus, god of chivalry, still has some support in the northwest and Virtus, god of courage, has quite a following along the southwestern border with Halorda. It should be noted that it is traditional for each Guild to patron itself to a particular church (usually Minar, but exceptions are commonplace) or a patron saint. The Spiritual Advisor of each Guild often has almost as much power as the Guildmaster himself in setting policy for that Guild.		\|religion = The worship of Minar is predominant in the region, though there are no existing laws against the worship of any deity (except, of course, Phlegethon, god of Tyranny). Vortumnus, god of chivalry, still has some support in the northwest and Virtus, god of courage, has quite a following along the southwestern border with Halorda. It should be noted that it is traditional for each Guild to patron itself to a particular church (usually Minar, but exceptions are commonplace) or a patron saint. The Spiritual Advisor of each Guild often has almost as much power as the Guildmaster himself in setting policy for that Guild.
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	\|capital = Minaran (pop 158,460)		\|capital = Minaran (pop 158,460)
	\|alliances = Trade agreements with [[Adanar]], [[Haleland]], [[Halgard]], [[~~Hartland~~]], [[Kuroshka]], [[Nadera]], [[Narisia]], [[Roncal]] and [[Valduran]]. No military alliances.		\|alliances = Trade agreements with [[Adanar]], [[Haleland]], [[Halgard]], [[Hyddtir]], [[Kuroshka]], [[Nadera]], [[Narisia]], [[Roncal]] and [[Valduran]]. No military alliances.
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	\|population = 2,458,000 (87% human, 8% hobbit, 3% half-orc, 2% other)		\|population = 2,458,000 (87% human, 8% hobbit, 3% half-orc, 2% other)

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	\|name = Oridal		\|name = Oridal
	\|fullname = The Syndicracy of Oridal		\|fullname = The Syndicracy of Oridal
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	\|continent = ~~Eastern~~ Gallorea		\|continent = Gallorea
	\|location = Along the eastern shore of the continent of Gallorea.		\|location = Along the eastern shore of the continent of Gallorea.
	\|government = Representative Syndicracy (High Guildmaster, Guildmaster, Syndic, Chancellor).		\|government = Representative Syndicracy (High Guildmaster, Guildmaster, Syndic, Chancellor).
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	\|religion = The worship of Minar is predominant in the region, though there are no existing laws against the worship of any deity (except, of course, Phlegethon, god of Tyranny). Vortumnus, god of chivalry, still has some support in the northwest and Virtus, god of courage, has quite a following along the southwestern border with Halgard. It should be noted that it is traditional for each Guild to patron itself to a particular church (usually Minar, but exceptions are commonplace) or a patron saint. The Spiritual Advisor of each Guild often has almost as much power as the Guildmaster himself in setting policy for that Guild.		\|religion = The worship of Minar is predominant in the region, though there are no existing laws against the worship of any deity (except, of course, Phlegethon, god of Tyranny). Vortumnus, god of chivalry, still has some support in the northwest and Virtus, god of courage, has quite a following along the southwestern border with Halgard. It should be noted that it is traditional for each Guild to patron itself to a particular church (usually Minar, but exceptions are commonplace) or a patron saint. The Spiritual Advisor of each Guild often has almost as much power as the Guildmaster himself in setting policy for that Guild.
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	\|hostilities = None		\|hostilities = None
	\|population = 2,458,000 (87% human, 8% hobbit, 3% half-orc, 2% other)		\|population = 2,458,000 (87% human, 8% hobbit, 3% half-orc, 2% other)
	\|language = Halic		\|language = [[Halic Language\|Halic]]
	\|persons = Anselm Onesto, High Guildmaster of the Teamster's Guild (Ari 12/Exp 6); Rumbald Hermenfred, High Guildmaster of the Vinter's Guild (Nob 10); Godelina Chagamund, High Guildmistress of the Guild of Tailors and Seamstresses (Ari/Exp 5/12); Withric Onesto, High Spiritmonger of Minar (Cle 18).		\|persons = Anselm Onesto, High Guildmaster of the Teamster's Guild (Ari 12/Exp 6); Rumbald Hermenfred, High Guildmaster of the Vinter's Guild (Nob 10); Godelina Chagamund, High Guildmistress of the Guild of Tailors and Seamstresses (Ari/Exp 5/12); Withric Onesto, High Spiritmonger of Minar (Cle 18).
	\|pantheon = Aebasan		\|pantheon = Aebasan

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	\|persons = Anselm Onesto, High Guildmaster of the Teamster's Guild (Ari 12/Exp 6); Rumbald Hermenfred, High Guildmaster of the Vinter's Guild (Nob 10); Godelina Chagamund, High Guildmistress of the Guild of Tailors and Seamstresses (Ari/Exp 5/12); Withric Onesto, High Spiritmonger of Minar (Cle 18).		\|persons = Anselm Onesto, High Guildmaster of the Teamster's Guild (Ari 12/Exp 6); Rumbald Hermenfred, High Guildmaster of the Vinter's Guild (Nob 10); Godelina Chagamund, High Guildmistress of the Guild of Tailors and Seamstresses (Ari/Exp 5/12); Withric Onesto, High Spiritmonger of Minar (Cle 18).
	\|pantheon = Aebasan		\|pantheon = Aebasan
	\|patron = [[Minar~~\|Minos~~]]		\|patron = [[Minos\|Minar]]
	\|geography =		\|geography =
	\|history = The nation now known as Oridal was originally part of the Kingdom of Dregnost and attained their independence from that faltering Kingdom in 7516 A.C., some thirty-odd years after the successful rebellion of Haleland from that same Kingdom. Without a strong noble tradition and no real contender for royalty, the leaders of their rebellion established a Council of Freemen intended to generate a legal code and justify one of their number being proclaimed to a Royal Seat. Unfortunately, after the threat of the Dregnosti soldiers had gone, the Council fell to infighting and political maneuvering as each member tried to carve out his own power. During this time, no real legal code was created and lawlessness was common. Haleland, which had unified without difficulty under the banner of Vortumnus and Virtus, often found itself the subject of raids from these lawless sorts. Oridal seemed destined to become a lawless frontier for Haleland and the dying Dregnosti.		\|history = The nation now known as Oridal was originally part of the Kingdom of Dregnost and attained their independence from that faltering Kingdom in 7516 A.C., some thirty-odd years after the successful rebellion of Haleland from that same Kingdom. Without a strong noble tradition and no real contender for royalty, the leaders of their rebellion established a Council of Freemen intended to generate a legal code and justify one of their number being proclaimed to a Royal Seat. Unfortunately, after the threat of the Dregnosti soldiers had gone, the Council fell to infighting and political maneuvering as each member tried to carve out his own power. During this time, no real legal code was created and lawlessness was common. Haleland, which had unified without difficulty under the banner of Vortumnus and Virtus, often found itself the subject of raids from these lawless sorts. Oridal seemed destined to become a lawless frontier for Haleland and the dying Dregnosti.

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	\|persons = Anselm Onesto, High Guildmaster of the Teamster's Guild (Ari 12/Exp 6); Rumbald Hermenfred, High Guildmaster of the Vinter's Guild (Nob 10); Godelina Chagamund, High Guildmistress of the Guild of Tailors and Seamstresses (Ari/Exp 5/12); Withric Onesto, High Spiritmonger of Minar (Cle 18).		\|persons = Anselm Onesto, High Guildmaster of the Teamster's Guild (Ari 12/Exp 6); Rumbald Hermenfred, High Guildmaster of the Vinter's Guild (Nob 10); Godelina Chagamund, High Guildmistress of the Guild of Tailors and Seamstresses (Ari/Exp 5/12); Withric Onesto, High Spiritmonger of Minar (Cle 18).
	\|pantheon = Aebasan		\|pantheon = Aebasan
	\|patron = [[Minar]]		\|patron = [[Minar\|Minos]]
	\|geography =		\|geography =
	\|history = The nation now known as Oridal was originally part of the Kingdom of Dregnost and attained their independence from that faltering Kingdom in 7516 A.C., some thirty-odd years after the successful rebellion of Haleland from that same Kingdom. Without a strong noble tradition and no real contender for royalty, the leaders of their rebellion established a Council of Freemen intended to generate a legal code and justify one of their number being proclaimed to a Royal Seat. Unfortunately, after the threat of the Dregnosti soldiers had gone, the Council fell to infighting and political maneuvering as each member tried to carve out his own power. During this time, no real legal code was created and lawlessness was common. Haleland, which had unified without difficulty under the banner of Vortumnus and Virtus, often found itself the subject of raids from these lawless sorts. Oridal seemed destined to become a lawless frontier for Haleland and the dying Dregnosti.		\|history = The nation now known as Oridal was originally part of the Kingdom of Dregnost and attained their independence from that faltering Kingdom in 7516 A.C., some thirty-odd years after the successful rebellion of Haleland from that same Kingdom. Without a strong noble tradition and no real contender for royalty, the leaders of their rebellion established a Council of Freemen intended to generate a legal code and justify one of their number being proclaimed to a Royal Seat. Unfortunately, after the threat of the Dregnosti soldiers had gone, the Council fell to infighting and political maneuvering as each member tried to carve out his own power. During this time, no real legal code was created and lawlessness was common. Haleland, which had unified without difficulty under the banner of Vortumnus and Virtus, often found itself the subject of raids from these lawless sorts. Oridal seemed destined to become a lawless frontier for Haleland and the dying Dregnosti.

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	\|coinage = 2 Ha'pennies = 1 Penny (1 cp); 50 Pennies = 1 Argent (1sp), 50 Argents = 1 Sword (1 ep); 5 Swords = 1 Crown (1 gp); 100 Crowns = 1 Dragon (1 Pp)		\|coinage = 2 Ha'pennies = 1 Penny (1 cp); 50 Pennies = 1 Argent (1sp), 50 Argents = 1 Sword (1 ep); 5 Swords = 1 Crown (1 gp); 100 Crowns = 1 Dragon (1 Pp)
	\|capital = Minaran (pop 158,460)		\|capital = Minaran (pop 158,460)
	\|alliances = Trade agreements with [[Adanar]], [[~~Haleland~~]], [[~~Halgard~~]], [[Hyddtir]], [[Kuroshka]], [[Nadera]], [[Narisia]], [[Roncal]] and [[Valduran]]. No military alliances.		\|alliances = Trade agreements with [[Adanar]], [[Haleli]], [[Halorda]], [[Hyddtir]], [[Kuroshka]], [[Nadera]], [[Narisia]], [[Roncal]] and [[Valduran]]. No military alliances.
	\|hostilities = None		\|hostilities = None
	\|population = 2,458,000 (87% human, 8% hobbit, 3% half-orc, 2% other)		\|population = 2,458,000 (87% human, 8% hobbit, 3% half-orc, 2% other)
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	The ambassadors returned to Oridal and informed the rest of the Council about the treaty, expecting a warm reception. While several members of the Council did agree with the treaty others, particularly the barons of the northern territories, refused to agree to the treaty. They fled back to their holdings and prepared for war against the barons of the south. King Ilyard, who was gathering troops for his quest into Adanar, tried to negotiate a settlement, but the northern barons refused and bloody civil war erupted. The Pale War, as it was called after the name the northern barons gave themselves, lasted only five years. In an uncharacteristic moment of anger, King Ilyard led his troops into the northern regions in 7602 A.C., bringing it under direct military control and imprisoning the northern barons in their own homes. With the northern barons effectively contained, Ilyard finally began the long march south in 7605 A.C., which would result in the final defeat of the Grey Lord the following year. Within a decade, the Council of Freemen disbanded, nominating one of their membership, Ragnald Ynesto, as a true Grand Duke. The Halic King agreed and Oridal was officially brought under the auspices of the Halic Crown.		The ambassadors returned to Oridal and informed the rest of the Council about the treaty, expecting a warm reception. While several members of the Council did agree with the treaty others, particularly the barons of the northern territories, refused to agree to the treaty. They fled back to their holdings and prepared for war against the barons of the south. King Ilyard, who was gathering troops for his quest into Adanar, tried to negotiate a settlement, but the northern barons refused and bloody civil war erupted. The Pale War, as it was called after the name the northern barons gave themselves, lasted only five years. In an uncharacteristic moment of anger, King Ilyard led his troops into the northern regions in 7602 A.C., bringing it under direct military control and imprisoning the northern barons in their own homes. With the northern barons effectively contained, Ilyard finally began the long march south in 7605 A.C., which would result in the final defeat of the Grey Lord the following year. Within a decade, the Council of Freemen disbanded, nominating one of their membership, Ragnald Ynesto, as a true Grand Duke. The Halic King agreed and Oridal was officially brought under the auspices of the Halic Crown.

	Though Oridal was loyal to the Halic Crown, the people were not Halic. The Halic Church of Vortumnus began constructing temples in the region and tried to convert the native populous, but only met with limited success. The people of Oridal came to resent the proselytizing priesthood, much to the confusion of the priesthood and the Halic Crown alike. The unrest was not severe or violent, but it provided the unrest needed for another Church to make inroads into the nation. In 7682 A.C., Thrasyllus of Minar began to quietly convert the merchant class of Oridal to the worship of Minar, God of Commerce. It is likely that he intended to convert the entire nation to insure the inexpensive transfer of goods to the coast and then north into his native Aebasa, but Vortumnus and Virtus were solidly entrenched in the rest of Haleland. In Oridal, however, the populous began to flock to the Coingod, particularly after Thrasyllus established a lucrative trade agreement for luxuries from Kesh through Roncal. Interest in Vortumnus waned and the now powerful merchant lords chaffed under the rulership of the Halic King, who came to be viewed more and more as a foreigner. When King Otto Destain "the Mad" ordered the execution of Coenrad Bastida, Grand Duke of ~~Halgard~~, for treason in 7708 A.C., Oridal quickly sided with ~~Halgard~~ and prepared for civil war.		Though Oridal was loyal to the Halic Crown, the people were not Halic. The Halic Church of Vortumnus began constructing temples in the region and tried to convert the native populous, but only met with limited success. The people of Oridal came to resent the proselytizing priesthood, much to the confusion of the priesthood and the Halic Crown alike. The unrest was not severe or violent, but it provided the unrest needed for another Church to make inroads into the nation. In 7682 A.C., Thrasyllus of Minar began to quietly convert the merchant class of Oridal to the worship of Minar, God of Commerce. It is likely that he intended to convert the entire nation to insure the inexpensive transfer of goods to the coast and then north into his native Aebasa, but Vortumnus and Virtus were solidly entrenched in the rest of Haleland. In Oridal, however, the populous began to flock to the Coingod, particularly after Thrasyllus established a lucrative trade agreement for luxuries from Kesh through Roncal. Interest in Vortumnus waned and the now powerful merchant lords chaffed under the rulership of the Halic King, who came to be viewed more and more as a foreigner. When King Otto Destain "the Mad" ordered the execution of Coenrad Bastida, Grand Duke of Halorda, for treason in 7708 A.C., Oridal quickly sided with Halorda and prepared for civil war.

	Fortunately, King Otto fell to illness in the winter of 7708-9 and the Halic Rebellion was fought in only one battle. The young, newly crowned King Absalan Varuna, a distant cousin of the childless King, was defeated by Grand Duke Coenrad in single combat at the Battle of Two Swords. King Absalan, who had been opposed to his cousin's order to execute Coenrad, crowned his former enemy the first King of ~~Halgard~~ there on the battlefield. Granting independence to Oridal, as well, was almost a side effect of ~~Halgard~~'s success.		Fortunately, King Otto fell to illness in the winter of 7708-9 and the Halic Rebellion was fought in only one battle. The young, newly crowned King Absalan Varuna, a distant cousin of the childless King, was defeated by Grand Duke Coenrad in single combat at the Battle of Two Swords. King Absalan, who had been opposed to his cousin's order to execute Coenrad, crowned his former enemy the first King of Halorda there on the battlefield. Granting independence to Oridal, as well, was almost a side effect of Halorda's success.

	With Oridal newly independent, Grand Duke Ragnald III Ynesto tried to set up the region as his own personal kingdom, but his plans for ascension were strongly opposed by the Church of Minar. Without the support of the Guilds, who were influenced by the Church, the Grand Duke was unable to field a sizable opposition to the Church and acceded to meeting with Church officials to work out a new legal code. When the Church officials arrived at his castle, however, the Grand Duke had them imprisoned for treason and called for all remaining church officials to declare their loyalty to him as King of Oridal. It was then that the Guilds erupted in rebellion against the Grand Duke. The Grand Duke was economically besieged for the last six months of 7710 A.C. He finally agreed to meet with Church officials in good faith, but the Guilds would have none of it. In the Onesta Rebellion (named after the capital city at that time), the Guilds hired several small mercenary companies to besiege the Grand Duke's castle. The Grand Duke would not meet the Guild mercenaries on the field of battle and his castle was high impenetrable. After a year-long siege, the mercenaries were hired as long-term guards to insure that the Grand Duke could not leave his castle. The Tower Guard, as they came to be known, slowly altered from a besieging force into a group of guards…Onesta Castle became the Grand Duke's prison for the rest of his life.		With Oridal newly independent, Grand Duke Ragnald III Ynesto tried to set up the region as his own personal kingdom, but his plans for ascension were strongly opposed by the Church of Minar. Without the support of the Guilds, who were influenced by the Church, the Grand Duke was unable to field a sizable opposition to the Church and acceded to meeting with Church officials to work out a new legal code. When the Church officials arrived at his castle, however, the Grand Duke had them imprisoned for treason and called for all remaining church officials to declare their loyalty to him as King of Oridal. It was then that the Guilds erupted in rebellion against the Grand Duke. The Grand Duke was economically besieged for the last six months of 7710 A.C. He finally agreed to meet with Church officials in good faith, but the Guilds would have none of it. In the Onesta Rebellion (named after the capital city at that time), the Guilds hired several small mercenary companies to besiege the Grand Duke's castle. The Grand Duke would not meet the Guild mercenaries on the field of battle and his castle was high impenetrable. After a year-long siege, the mercenaries were hired as long-term guards to insure that the Grand Duke could not leave his castle. The Tower Guard, as they came to be known, slowly altered from a besieging force into a group of guards…Onesta Castle became the Grand Duke's prison for the rest of his life.
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	In 7732 A.C., the now-aged Guildmaster Palamon proposed a solution. Each type of Guild would be organized into a national "super-Guild", each the responsibility of one High Guildmaster and each sending only one Syndic to represent them in the Congress (which had become colloquially known as the Vestry by this point, even though it had long outgrown its chambers in the Grand Emporium). Originally, each Syndic received one vote in the Vestry, but in the All Fairness Act of 7796 A.C., each Syndic was given voting power based upon the number of full members within his Guild. The wealthier Guilds soon realized that this decreased their power within the Vestry and in 7815 A.C. the All Fairness Act was altered to adjust for Guild revenues as well. The voting system became so complicated that the Office of Voting Power was created, headed by its own Chancellor. There are currently 289 Syndics in the Vestry as well as an additional 27 associate Syndics (from Guilds who's request to separate from their parent organization is pending).		In 7732 A.C., the now-aged Guildmaster Palamon proposed a solution. Each type of Guild would be organized into a national "super-Guild", each the responsibility of one High Guildmaster and each sending only one Syndic to represent them in the Congress (which had become colloquially known as the Vestry by this point, even though it had long outgrown its chambers in the Grand Emporium). Originally, each Syndic received one vote in the Vestry, but in the All Fairness Act of 7796 A.C., each Syndic was given voting power based upon the number of full members within his Guild. The wealthier Guilds soon realized that this decreased their power within the Vestry and in 7815 A.C. the All Fairness Act was altered to adjust for Guild revenues as well. The voting system became so complicated that the Office of Voting Power was created, headed by its own Chancellor. There are currently 289 Syndics in the Vestry as well as an additional 27 associate Syndics (from Guilds who's request to separate from their parent organization is pending).

	Oridal today is a powerful economic and political force in the region, but it proclaims a certain level of neutrality in international affairs. It is tentatively allied with ~~Haleland~~, ~~Halgard~~, Adanar and Valduran against Thet, but as it does not have a standing army, their support is mostly monetary in nature. Foreign leaders are often frustrated with the mystifying bureaucracy of the nation and, as there is no one individual responsible for international affairs, usually do not bother conducting state visits.		Oridal today is a powerful economic and political force in the region, but it proclaims a certain level of neutrality in international affairs. It is tentatively allied with Haleli, Halorda, Adanar and Valduran against Thet, but as it does not have a standing army, their support is mostly monetary in nature. Foreign leaders are often frustrated with the mystifying bureaucracy of the nation and, as there is no one individual responsible for international affairs, usually do not bother conducting state visits.

	Despite its lack of a standing army, Oridal has one of the most thorough Watch systems in the region. Theft is actually legal in Oridal, assuming you are a member of the public Thieves' Guilds, but the guard is responsible for investigating any non-Guild theft as well as more serious crimes, such as treason (which is rare…it is difficult to betray a nation when there is no one person to betray) and murder. The Tower Watch, whose duties slowly expanded to cover maintaining order with the towns of the nation, is a highly organized law-enforcement agency that has even been known to violate international borders to capture their prey.		Despite its lack of a standing army, Oridal has one of the most thorough Watch systems in the region. Theft is actually legal in Oridal, assuming you are a member of the public Thieves' Guilds, but the guard is responsible for investigating any non-Guild theft as well as more serious crimes, such as treason (which is rare…it is difficult to betray a nation when there is no one person to betray) and murder. The Tower Watch, whose duties slowly expanded to cover maintaining order with the towns of the nation, is a highly organized law-enforcement agency that has even been known to violate international borders to capture their prey.
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	One of the more unique features of Oridal is the Iron Wall, which spans most of the nation's border with the Pale Marches. The Iron Wall is a system of fortifications linked by a 50' thick stone wall intended to keep the raiders and criminals of the Pale Marches from affecting business within Oridal. The first stones were laid in 7852 A.C. and construction is still ongoing. Designers expect the Wall to be finished by 7900, but refuse to sign a contract ensuring that. The Guild of Mercenaries and Engineers is responsible for manning the Wall and its upkeep and represents the closest thing Oridal has to a standing army. There has been recent discussion concerning another Wall to be constructed along the Wraithwood, but most think that mere stone isn't enough to keep back the periodic spirit that wanders out of that haunted wood.		One of the more unique features of Oridal is the Iron Wall, which spans most of the nation's border with the Pale Marches. The Iron Wall is a system of fortifications linked by a 50' thick stone wall intended to keep the raiders and criminals of the Pale Marches from affecting business within Oridal. The first stones were laid in 7852 A.C. and construction is still ongoing. Designers expect the Wall to be finished by 7900, but refuse to sign a contract ensuring that. The Guild of Mercenaries and Engineers is responsible for manning the Wall and its upkeep and represents the closest thing Oridal has to a standing army. There has been recent discussion concerning another Wall to be constructed along the Wraithwood, but most think that mere stone isn't enough to keep back the periodic spirit that wanders out of that haunted wood.
	\|economy = The economy of Oridal is based almost entirely on trade and services. Though there are some cottage industries that export hand-crafted goods, most of the items exported and imported are intended for sale elsewhere. Even foodstuffs are imported from Haleland and is has been posited by philosophers that should even one of its neighbors cease selling goods to Oridal it would most like fall very quickly to poverty. The Guildmen of Oridal, of course, scoff at such a suggestion.		\|economy = The economy of Oridal is based almost entirely on trade and services. Though there are some cottage industries that export hand-crafted goods, most of the items exported and imported are intended for sale elsewhere. Even foodstuffs are imported from Haleland and is has been posited by philosophers that should even one of its neighbors cease selling goods to Oridal it would most like fall very quickly to poverty. The Guildmen of Oridal, of course, scoff at such a suggestion.
	\|religion = The worship of Minar is predominant in the region, though there are no existing laws against the worship of any deity (except, of course, Phlegethon, god of Tyranny). Vortumnus, god of chivalry, still has some support in the northwest and Virtus, god of courage, has quite a following along the southwestern border with ~~Halgard~~. It should be noted that it is traditional for each Guild to patron itself to a particular church (usually Minar, but exceptions are commonplace) or a patron saint. The Spiritual Advisor of each Guild often has almost as much power as the Guildmaster himself in setting policy for that Guild.		\|religion = The worship of Minar is predominant in the region, though there are no existing laws against the worship of any deity (except, of course, Phlegethon, god of Tyranny). Vortumnus, god of chivalry, still has some support in the northwest and Virtus, god of courage, has quite a following along the southwestern border with Halorda. It should be noted that it is traditional for each Guild to patron itself to a particular church (usually Minar, but exceptions are commonplace) or a patron saint. The Spiritual Advisor of each Guild often has almost as much power as the Guildmaster himself in setting policy for that Guild.
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