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KARVOSTI

Karvosti

OVERVIEW

A great cliff plateau rising from the forest of Davokar

Davokar

The endless ancient forest north of Ambria. Divided into Bright, Wild, and Dark Davokar. Grave of the Symbaroum empire.

Read more →, five days' ride northeast of Thistle Hold

Thistle Hold

Frontier town at Davokar's edge. Gateway for treasure hunters, mystics, and fools. The site is named after it.

Read more →. Karvosti

Karvosti

Sacred cliff-top meeting place of the barbarian clans. Where the High Chieftain and witches hold council.

Read more → is the symbolic heart of barbarian culture — the meeting ground for all clans, the seat of the High Chieftain

High Chieftain

Leader of the united barbarian clans at Karvosti.

Read more →, and the gathering place for witch conclaves.

Violence between clans is forbidden on the plateau — a rare island of peace in a world defined by conflict.

SIGNIFICANCE

This is where disputes between clans are arbitrated, where ancient traditions are preserved, and where the spiritual health of the land is maintained. The Huldra assembles the Keepers of the hex nodes here at every solstice and equinox.

RESTORED SUN TEMPLE

In Year 16, Templars

Templars

Knights of the Dying Sun. Armed wing of the Church of Prios. Holy warriors who hunt corruption.

Read more → attempted to seize Karvosti

Karvosti

Sacred cliff-top meeting place of the barbarian clans. Where the High Chieftain and witches hold council.

Read more → by force and were defeated. An uneasy agreement followed, allowing the Church to restore an ancient temple ruin on the plateau. The restored Sun Temple now operates alongside — and in tension with — traditional barbarian spiritual practices.

LEADERSHIP

High Chieftain

High Chieftain

Leader of the united barbarian clans at Karvosti.

Read more → Tharaban

Tharaban

High Chieftain of the barbarian clans. Struggles to unite against Ambria without triggering unwinnable war.

Read more → — More neutral arbiter than absolute ruler. Tall, bearded, wearing a bearskin cloak. Huldra Yeleta

Yeleta

The Huldra — supreme witch of the barbarian clans. Tharaban's advisor, keeper of deep secrets. She evaluates everyone.

Read more → — Chief witch, arrived thirteen years ago. Her influence over the barbarian people exceeds even the High Chieftain

High Chieftain

Leader of the united barbarian clans at Karvosti.

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SURROUNDINGS

Clan Baiaga

Clan Baiaga

Western plains clan. Known for trade and diplomacy with Ambrians.

Read more → and Clan Odaiova

Clan Odaiova

Southern forest clan closest to Ambrian territory. Most contact with the settlers.

Read more → control the territories surrounding Karvosti

Karvosti

Sacred cliff-top meeting place of the barbarian clans. Where the High Chieftain and witches hold council.

Read more →, managing access routes and trade. The plateau itself is sacred ground — a place where violence between clans is forbidden.

Map of Karvosti and the sacred cliff

Map of Karvosti and the sacred cliff