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[[File:MapLocatorDúrandwor.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Locator Map showing Dúrandwor in relationship to the rest of the [[Greater Pallathantic]]]]
 
[[File:MapLocatorDúrandwor.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Locator Map showing Dúrandwor in relationship to the rest of the [[Greater Pallathantic]]]]
  
The land of Dúrandwor comprises a sloping strip of land in southern [[Pytharnia]] from the [[Pallathantic Sea]] to the [[Mathgefrew Mountains]].  The named Dúrandwor is thought to come from ancient Moigthe and means land of the great land because it ascends from the sea to the foothills of the mountains. The name Dúrandwor is a geographic and cultural region and not a state.  Most of Dúrandwor is within the [[Kingdom of Thrain]].  The smaller, western portion makes up the [[Duchy of Ogentir]] which is part of the [[Empire of Magdala]].  Dúrandwor has a long heritage of [[Moigthe Tribes]] who were subjected by the [[Midretassene Empire]].  The language spoken throughout Dúrandwor is [[Dúrandworese Language|Dúrandworese]] and it is related to [[Tassan Language|Tassan]] and [[Throvian Language|Throvian]] by common descent from ancient [[Midretassene Language|Midretassene]]. It has a great number of borrowed words from ancient Moigthe and later [[Classical Yophenthean]].  Dúrandwor like much of the Pallathantic was part of the [[Yophenthean Empire]].  In very ancient times, Dúrandwor was ruled by [[Geddamin Giants]] and later by the [[Neptultchi]] until the immigration of the [[Moigthe Tribes]].   
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The land of Dúrandwor comprises a sloping strip of land in southern [[Pytharnia]] from the [[Pallathantic Sea]] to the [[Mathgefrew Mountains]].  The named Dúrandwor is thought to come from ancient Moigthe and means land of the great land because it ascends from the sea to the foothills of the mountains. The name Dúrandwor is a geographic and cultural region and not a state.  Most of Dúrandwor is within the [[Kingdom of Thrain]].  The smaller, western portion makes up the [[Duchy of Ogentir]] which is part of the [[Empire of Magdala]].  Dúrandwor has a long heritage of [[Moigthe Tribes]] who were subjected by the [[Midretassene Empire]] (309 to 323 AI).  The language spoken throughout Dúrandwor is [[Dúrandworese Language|Dúrandworese]] and it is related to [[Tassan Language|Tassan]] and [[Throvian Language|Throvian]] by common descent from ancient [[Midretassene Language|Midretassene]]. It has a great number of borrowed words from ancient Moigthe and later [[Classical Yophenthean]].  Dúrandwor like much of the Pallathantic was part of the [[Yophenthean Empire]].  In very ancient times, Dúrandwor was ruled by [[Geddamin Giants]] and later by the [[Neptultchi]] until the immigration of the [[Moigthe Tribes]].   
  
 
[[File:Dúrandwor.jpg|thumb|200px|Dúrandwor rests along a strip of land in southern Pytharnia]]
 
[[File:Dúrandwor.jpg|thumb|200px|Dúrandwor rests along a strip of land in southern Pytharnia]]

Revision as of 09:25, 3 December 2019

Locator Map showing Dúrandwor in relationship to the rest of the Greater Pallathantic

The land of Dúrandwor comprises a sloping strip of land in southern Pytharnia from the Pallathantic Sea to the Mathgefrew Mountains. The named Dúrandwor is thought to come from ancient Moigthe and means land of the great land because it ascends from the sea to the foothills of the mountains. The name Dúrandwor is a geographic and cultural region and not a state. Most of Dúrandwor is within the Kingdom of Thrain. The smaller, western portion makes up the Duchy of Ogentir which is part of the Empire of Magdala. Dúrandwor has a long heritage of Moigthe Tribes who were subjected by the Midretassene Empire (309 to 323 AI). The language spoken throughout Dúrandwor is Dúrandworese and it is related to Tassan and Throvian by common descent from ancient Midretassene. It has a great number of borrowed words from ancient Moigthe and later Classical Yophenthean. Dúrandwor like much of the Pallathantic was part of the Yophenthean Empire. In very ancient times, Dúrandwor was ruled by Geddamin Giants and later by the Neptultchi until the immigration of the Moigthe Tribes.

Dúrandwor rests along a strip of land in southern Pytharnia

Dúrandwor rises steadily from the sea to the Mathgefrew Mountains. The climate is moderately temperate with little or no snow in the winter, except in and near the mountains. The summers are warm and humid. The chief cities are Verdida, the capital of Thrain, Paddarvi, the ruling seat of Ogentir, and the cities of Glithmacuma, Andribeda, Smaye Glame, Opponoppe, Math Ontair, and Mevadapin.

States

Dúrandwor is under the rule of the Kingdom of Thrain, the Duchy of Ogentir, the County of Dawnu, the County of Indisfeire, and the Principality of Ddasfiali. All of these states are part of the Union of Pytharnia, but on the Kingdom of Thrain is a partner in its own right. The other states are subject to the Empire of Magdala.

See Also

List of the Continents and Regions of Old World Asdar
Antarctica Asdauria Barathorn and Orrhymby Danona Pallathantic Sea Pytharnia Sungo Two Bahunas
Antarctic Continent Proper
Jittagogg
Skaligdæ

Barathorn

Bukalaa
Dewyddair
Dravernian Peninsula
Glaike Peninsula
Midrardia
Skerrod


Orrhymby

Achubaia
North Orrhymby
Pindacos
Umbardia
Ambrinqua
Green Coast of Danona
Wild Coast of Danona
Thyria
Danonan Deserts
Massady Geth Mountains
Giant Isles
Golden Isles
Ithatian Islands

Major Isles

Thykomian Islands

Major Isles

Minor Isles

Pallathantic Coast


High Pytharnia
Southeast Pytharnia
West Coast

Deepearth

Bahuna
New Pytharnia
Old Zephasia
Shadrimporee Archipelago
Wild Dracks
Tiludzu Plateau
Great Yameed Desert
Lusphût
Jahbaba Phût
Sh'am Phût
Sh'amkhaz Mountains
Nasphi
Neruku
Khalrezar
Za-Bahuna
Abchuepi Desert
Akhuvu
Dakgama
Govimbu Forest
Hadzingwe Peninsula
Jangwe Zanyo
Khuluhu Desert
Taliospa Island
Tselenyé
Lwelwembo
Zimwenyo