Pureimp10 5180 Share Posted June 11, 2023 THE JOSEFITE EXPEDITION REPORT Issued on this 6th day of Tov and Yermey of 481 E.S. COMMISSION MEMBERS Friar JosefCommission Head Prince Stefan BiharCommission Member Ruslan LudovarCommission Member Haus Weiss-VuillerCommission Member Manfred BarclayCommission Member Viktor var RuthernCommission Member Ser Vlad var RuthernCommission Member Fredrich LudovarCommission Member PREFACE I, the head of the Royal Commission for the Exploration and Chartering of Aevos (otherwise known as the Josefite Expedition), present our findings to the King of Hanseti-Ruska, his peers and nobles, and all the Haeseni people for their consideration. Eight Commissioners, volunteers who selflessly gave their time in service to their Kingdom, set forth into the wild country of Aevos. Their goal was to chart the untamed wilderness of the land surrounding the capital of Valdev, what mountains and valleys and other unnatural structures existed in our world. In this goal, they have succeeded. As I look back on our findings and the result of our work, I first want to thank my fellow Commissioners, for the effort and self-sacrifice required to complete a project of this magnitude. I seek also to thank King Georg, without whose patronage this report could not be written. Finally, I thank the Haeseni people for their continued support, and look forward to seeing the great mark they shall leave on this continent. Friar Josef COMMISSION HEAD DIVISION OF WORK In order to effectively and efficiently chart and explore the area surrounding the capital of Valdev, this commission divided the country into sections using the Lahy Strat (River Lahy) and Dules Strat (River Dules) as natural borders. Using this method, our Commission divided the wilderness into thirds to divide our work and which we shall use to present our findings in this report. THE NORTHWEST The most diverse of the sections, the northwest boasts vast forests and tall mountains, as well as the greatest variety in biome. The land is warmer (and greener) in the south, but gradually transitions into fierce winter and a snowy climate. The northwest is also home to the nearest forest, dubbed the Westerwald, and will be a great source of lumber for the Kingdom. North of the forest are vast mountains, which this Commission has chosen to name the Kareninas, in honor of Queen Emma Karenina. This Commission recommends that mines be established in the Kareninas to harness the mineral wealth of the earth. Also to the north is a great lake that we have named Lake Georg, in honor of our patron King Georg, which is sure to contain minerals and fish and other valuable resources. Within the northwest section, just west of the capital of Valdev, are the Gates of Muldav, large naturally formed archways that allow the Dules Strat to pass through. In addition to natural features, some pre-existing structures were also discovered. One such structure was a ruined tower, spotted along the coast of Lake Georg. At this time, we are unable to determine who or what constructed this tower and would encourage further investigation by the Crown. The northwest also contains sections of the main road, and bridges built between mountains to continue it. It is our belief that this road leads to previously undiscovered lairs or to the Kingdom of Norland, who we know to have settled in the north of the continent. THE SOUTHWEST The southwest contains the greatest variation in elevation, with high cliffs covering most of the area before dropping into a desert valley in the far south. The plateau of the southwest sits at a great height, and is home to a great variety of livestock, from cattle to horses. This Commission would urge the Crown to host its livestock farmers and horse breeders on this plateau. The Lahy Strat also leads to the Vander Falls before it flows into the desert. The desert itself holds great buttes, the cluster of which has been named The Bogatyr, standing vigilantly in the south. As with the northwest, the southwest also contains unnatural and pre-existing structures that were discovered by our Commissioners as they explored the south. There exists a magical dwarven gate that leads into a chamber in the mountain. We are unaware of how to open it, but would urge the Crown to conduct future actions with this gate to explore what lies behind it. Within the buttes of the desert, our Commissioners have also discovered some sort of Easterner bridge and settlement built at the top of two of them. We are unsure if this settlement is populated or if it is deserted, but it is worth further inquiry in the future. THE EAST The flattest of the three sections, the east holds no claim to fame. Besides a few slight hills the terrain consists of large plains, which would be good grazing grounds for cattle and other livestock. The land also seems fertile and could prove to be the breadbasket of the Kingdom should farmers make proper use of the land. The only irregular item in the East is the Hanging Tree with a noose and cobwebs covering it. It is unclear if the tree was once populated by animals or other creatures, but we would advise caution until further reinforcements can be deployed to investigate the tree. CONCLUSION The culmination of the past few months of work, this Commission is proud to present a parchment map of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. We understand that this map is sure to be changed in the future as the land is developed, but we are proud to provide a foundational understanding of the surrounding country and to serve our Kingdom. 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roguechaotic 263 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Wyn smiles at the fact- despite the adventureing efforts of others this missive fell short of other places, aswell as the fact there were in total at least four of the same door scattered across the land. Maybe he should seek out Friar Josef... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidoro 464 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Ruslan Ludovar would nurse his sore legs, still aching from sprinting around much of the Northwest. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ContestedSnow 785 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Regarding the map with some good sense of satisfaction, Viktor var Ruthern turned it aside, and then observed his boots. His expression soured. Ruined. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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