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The southern land of the continent of [[Pytharniaca]] is usually called Pytharnia, leaving the scientific term 'Pytharniaca' to those who wish to refer strictly to the whole land mass. In its commonly used sense, Pytharnia refers to the southern half settled by humans.  In origin, Pytharnia originally meant the hilly lands between the [[Mathgefrew Mountains]] of the south and the dense woodlands of the north.  The core territory of the [[Empire of Magdala]] or 'The [[Magdalanate]]' rests on the [[Pytharnian Highlands]].  Scholars do not have a wide consensus on the origin of the name 'Pytharnia.' Some believe it originates from the name of ancient dragons.  
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The last of the [[Geddamin Wars]], the Fifth Geddamin War last from 2582 to 2586. It marked the end of [[Gorcorumb]]ese aspirations to retain and expand their great empire. Allied humans captured [[titancraft]] vessels from Geddamin and as a consequence began the development of [[titancraft]] technology.  Due the outcome of the [[Great Sky War]], [[Gorcorumb]] lost its greatest ally with the defeat and reduction of the [[New Kalikán Empire]].  As [[Aurice]] was no longer subject to Gorcorumb's former ally, the Gorcorumbese Giants waged war a new offensive against the east, hoping to defeat the newly arisen Aurician Empire of [[House Bijäl]].  The Fifth Geddamin War arose soon after the truce that ended the [[Fourth Geddamin War]].  The [[Aurician Empire]] and her allies defeated the [[Gorcorumb]]ese and commenced a period of military, political, and cultural magnificence.
  
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Pytharnia in its broadest geographic sense as [[Pytharniaca]] is a subcontinent that has been slowly merging into the much greater continent of Asdauria for eons, forming the world-famous Jaggudorns, the highest mountains in the known world and probably the whole world.  Riddled with ancient tribes and languages, Pytharnia is home to humans, elves, dwarves, halflings, gnomes, beastmen, trolls, and many more creatures. Nestled in the high foothills of the southwestern Jaggudorns are found four dwarven states.  The [[Amandal Plateau]] is home to another dwarven state, Amandalia, where mystical dwarves have communed with the infinite for eternity.  [[Sardeichs]] is the smallest and the most economically driven of these dwarven micro-empires.  Although this smallest of the dwarven states is well in the [[Jaggudorn Mountains|Jaggudorns]], its commerce and outlook is towards Pytharnia and the [[Pallathantic Sea]]. ([[Pytharnia|Full Article]]...)
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Gorcorumb's aspirations were greatly to perish.  Gorcorumbese Empire lost all extra-Danonan Territory, except Desthor, and the Gorcorumbese Empire waned steadily after this war. Mainland Corundy was liberated with the aid of Aurice under the leadership of the powerful [[Grand Duke Stalcast Bijäl]].  This help from Aurice enhanced Aurice's reputation. Nations and Tribes of northwest Weshif had a general revolt and Gorcorumb was not able to recover them.  Aurice did not retain or occupy Corundy after the war, unlike her dominion of the two provinces of Zamir.  Aurice gained much prestige and political clout and her acquisition of titancraft technology began the transformation of her military engine into an imperial force with repercussions for her overseas colonies and for her domination of western Asdauria in the 27th century. ([[Fifth Geddamin War|Full Article]]...)
  
 
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Imridsul is a very costly dye made from the eggs of the deepearth-dwelling Thrystonese basilisk through a process that requires nearly two years (about 28 common months). The color imridsul is an intense crimson with brilliant streaks and splotches that sparkle like metallic gold. Garments made from cloths dyed this color are some of the most desirable in the world. The dye is extraordinarily color fast and does not fade even after many years. The effect is considered impossible to duplicate, but has stimulated a market for gold-embroidered crimson clothes which although costly are not as fantastically costly as cloths dyed in imridsul. In ancient times, the sale and use of the dye was strictly regulated by kings and its use reserved for aristocrats and royals. Even a small component of one's costume dyed in imridsul was a strong status symbol. ([[Imridsul|Full Article]]...)
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The river passes through the evocative [[Canyon of the Shedu]] shortly before it descends from the [[Adamantine Mountains]] into the [[Susurrant Desert]]. The small settlement of [[Kishkelumadh]], the site of an important [[Hamagnostic]] monastery, rests to the north of the river. Important sites along the river include [[Ori]], [[Shakhrilim]], [[Gegdolissi]], [[Tandhigumi]], [[Makhutolib]], [[Elántuventh]], and [[Lumajat]]. ([[Leh-Shelekhumbis River|Full Article]]...)
  
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The Yophenthean Gates of the Walls of [[Trevirs]] are over two thousand years old.  Trevirs is the most populous human city in the [[Pallathantic Region]] with 960,000 inhabitants, the fourth most populous in the old world, and heir to a past reaching back into the mists of human history. Trevirs rests atop a large prominence of hills in the [[Magdalanate]] of the [[Empire of Magdala]]. The Palace of the Imperial Diet rests in Trevirs. Historically, Trevirs was also the place of the Imperial Palace. The city is sometimes called Great Trevirs to distinguish it expressly from Royal Trevirs. Trevirs arose in very ancient times as a Pytharnian Giant settlement and eventually came under control of various human tribes. Since the Fall of the [[Yophenthean Empire]], Trevirs has served as an important skyport between the western [[Jaggudorns]], [[Medibgö]], and the Pallathantic Region. Trevirs is the financial capital of southeastern Pytharnia and the seat of the headquarters of several important organizations including the [[Dwarven Dragonrail Guild of Pytharnia]] and the [[Sovereign Archguild of Master Titancrafters of Pytharnia]]. Trevirs remains the seat of the [[Palace of the Imperial Diet of Magdala]]. ([[Trevirs|Full Article]]...)
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Also known as the pyramids of Zephasia, the Jahmat are mysterious and colossal structures thought to have been created by the very ancient Titans who dwelt in Zephasia some twenty five thousand years ago or more. The word 'jahmat' is a Zephasian word and is both singular and plural in common usage. ([[Jahmat|Full Article]]...)
  
 
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Major Campaigns in the Memnosian Theater

The last of the Geddamin Wars, the Fifth Geddamin War last from 2582 to 2586. It marked the end of Gorcorumbese aspirations to retain and expand their great empire. Allied humans captured titancraft vessels from Geddamin and as a consequence began the development of titancraft technology. Due the outcome of the Great Sky War, Gorcorumb lost its greatest ally with the defeat and reduction of the New Kalikán Empire. As Aurice was no longer subject to Gorcorumb's former ally, the Gorcorumbese Giants waged war a new offensive against the east, hoping to defeat the newly arisen Aurician Empire of House Bijäl. The Fifth Geddamin War arose soon after the truce that ended the Fourth Geddamin War. The Aurician Empire and her allies defeated the Gorcorumbese and commenced a period of military, political, and cultural magnificence.

Gorcorumb's aspirations were greatly to perish. Gorcorumbese Empire lost all extra-Danonan Territory, except Desthor, and the Gorcorumbese Empire waned steadily after this war. Mainland Corundy was liberated with the aid of Aurice under the leadership of the powerful Grand Duke Stalcast Bijäl. This help from Aurice enhanced Aurice's reputation. Nations and Tribes of northwest Weshif had a general revolt and Gorcorumb was not able to recover them. Aurice did not retain or occupy Corundy after the war, unlike her dominion of the two provinces of Zamir. Aurice gained much prestige and political clout and her acquisition of titancraft technology began the transformation of her military engine into an imperial force with repercussions for her overseas colonies and for her domination of western Asdauria in the 27th century. (Full Article...)

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Photograph of the Leh-Shelekhumbis River flowing through the Canyon of the Shedu in the southwestern Adamantine Mountains

The river passes through the evocative Canyon of the Shedu shortly before it descends from the Adamantine Mountains into the Susurrant Desert. The small settlement of Kishkelumadh, the site of an important Hamagnostic monastery, rests to the north of the river. Important sites along the river include Ori, Shakhrilim, Gegdolissi, Tandhigumi, Makhutolib, Elántuventh, and Lumajat. (Full Article...)

The obelisk-shaped monument known as a Jahmat is found in the thick jungles of Bahuna

Also known as the pyramids of Zephasia, the Jahmat are mysterious and colossal structures thought to have been created by the very ancient Titans who dwelt in Zephasia some twenty five thousand years ago or more. The word 'jahmat' is a Zephasian word and is both singular and plural in common usage. (Full Article...)

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