Background¶
This is brief introduction to world of Herculeum and some notable characters and locations.
Notable locations¶
Thynian¶
Thynian is a lush jungle that expands from the Southern Sea to Black Cliffs. The jungle is inhabited by warring tribes and small kingdoms ruled by warlords.
Large river crosses the jungle, starting from somewhere at Black Cliffs and ending at the Southern Sea.
Herculeum¶
Herculeum is a legendary city located somewhere deep in Thynian jungle. It once was a thriving metropolis, but has been abandoned centuries ago already. Nobody remembers the real reason why it has been abandoned, but legends tell about some great misfortune that forced the city to be abandoned. Over the centuries ruins have slowly been inhabited by drifters, travelers and various shady characters.
Southern Sea¶
Great southern sea is located south of Thynian jungle and spans great expanses.
Port Rhombulos¶
Port Rhombulos is the biggest port at the south coast of Thynian, located at the mouth of Thynian River. It is hub of commerce, collecting together thynian caravans and southern traders. Port Rhombulos is a city state, governed by a king.
Black Cliffs¶
Black Cliffs is a name of mountain range north of Thynian Jungle that extends from east to west. The name comes from steep basalt cliffs.
Eastern Marsh¶
The Eastern Marsh is located eat of Thynian jungle. Many streams that start from Black Cliffs but never reach the Thynian river water it.
Marmaron Desert¶
Marmaron desert is located west of Thynian Jungle. Vast plains of rock and sand span beyond horizon under scorching sun. The hostile desert is mainly unexplored and only few caravans dare the venture across it.