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Orleron: /* =Uol Infirmary */

2017-04-23T00:55:15Z

=Uol Infirmary

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	Admissions into the academy are competitive. Most students belong to noble families of their respective nations, such as [[M'Chek]], the remnants of [[Kurathene\|The Kurathene Empire]], [[T'Nanshi]], and of course, [[The Seven Cities]]. The exception to this seems to be for natives of Bullwark, where all eligible males are required to do military service for one year. Those who excel in their service and seek an officer's career can usually find a spot in the academy.		Admissions into the academy are competitive. Most students belong to noble families of their respective nations, such as [[M'Chek]], the remnants of [[Kurathene\|The Kurathene Empire]], [[T'Nanshi]], and of course, [[The Seven Cities]]. The exception to this seems to be for natives of Bullwark, where all eligible males are required to do military service for one year. Those who excel in their service and seek an officer's career can usually find a spot in the academy.

	===Uol Infirmary==		===Uol Infirmary===

	Part tower and part sprawling brick fortress, the Uol Infirmary acts as both the headquarters of the White Necromancers of Uol and the main military hospital for the city. In times of peace, there is constant traffic in and out of the compound as the sick and dying seek treatment from the White Necromancers. In turn, the practitioners of the healing arts gain knowledge from treating the sick and apply this to their craft.		Part tower and part sprawling brick fortress, the Uol Infirmary acts as both the headquarters of the White Necromancers of Uol and the main military hospital for the city. In times of peace, there is constant traffic in and out of the compound as the sick and dying seek treatment from the White Necromancers. In turn, the practitioners of the healing arts gain knowledge from treating the sick and apply this to their craft.

Orleron: /* Landmarks */

2017-04-23T00:54:59Z

Landmarks

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	Admissions into the academy are competitive. Most students belong to noble families of their respective nations, such as [[M'Chek]], the remnants of [[Kurathene\|The Kurathene Empire]], [[T'Nanshi]], and of course, [[The Seven Cities]]. The exception to this seems to be for natives of Bullwark, where all eligible males are required to do military service for one year. Those who excel in their service and seek an officer's career can usually find a spot in the academy.		Admissions into the academy are competitive. Most students belong to noble families of their respective nations, such as [[M'Chek]], the remnants of [[Kurathene\|The Kurathene Empire]], [[T'Nanshi]], and of course, [[The Seven Cities]]. The exception to this seems to be for natives of Bullwark, where all eligible males are required to do military service for one year. Those who excel in their service and seek an officer's career can usually find a spot in the academy.

			===Uol Infirmary==

			Part tower and part sprawling brick fortress, the Uol Infirmary acts as both the headquarters of the White Necromancers of Uol and the main military hospital for the city. In times of peace, there is constant traffic in and out of the compound as the sick and dying seek treatment from the White Necromancers. In turn, the practitioners of the healing arts gain knowledge from treating the sick and apply this to their craft.

			A small part of the infirmary acts as a warehouse, and rumor holds that this is a repository for neverdead that are created from the dead patients that consent to it. In the event of a war, these bodies animated with energy from the Positive Plane, known as sadiks, would be unleashed to bolster the army's numbers.

	==In Game Developments==		==In Game Developments==

Orleron: /* Landmarks */

2017-04-23T00:47:29Z

Landmarks

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	==Landmarks==		==Landmarks==

			===Clairvont Officer's Club===

			Within the courtyard of Castle Clairvont are numerous structures. One of these is called the Clairvont Officer's club, and like its name implies, it is a favorite haunt for members of the military establishment. In times of peace, when the fortress gates are open to regular foot traffic, it is possible to find patrons from all over [[Negaria]] who wish to partake of the fine food and martial atmosphere. Ruffians and riffraff of all kinds are summarily thrown out the door, sometimes without opening it first.

	===Confederate Military Academy===		===Confederate Military Academy===

Orleron: /* Confederate Military Academy */

2017-04-23T00:22:06Z

Confederate Military Academy

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	===Confederate Military Academy===		===Confederate Military Academy===

	The Confederate Military Academy is the most prestigious officer academy in [[The Seven Cities]], and ranks as one of the top among all the nations of [[Negaria]]. It has a large campus that takes up most of the eastern part of the middle ring ~~off~~ Bullwark. Among the buildings that make up the campus are dormitories, guard towers, training grounds, and a large university building where students attend lectures.		The Confederate Military Academy is the most prestigious officer academy in [[The Seven Cities]], and ranks as one of the top among all the nations of [[Negaria]]. It has a large campus that takes up most of the eastern part of the middle ring of Bullwark. Among the buildings that make up the campus are dormitories, guard towers, training grounds, and a large university building where students attend lectures.

	Admissions into the academy are competitive. Most students belong to noble families of their respective nations, such as [[M'Chek]], the remnants of [[Kurathene\|The Kurathene Empire]], [[T'Nanshi]], and of course, [[The Seven Cities]].		Admissions into the academy are competitive. Most students belong to noble families of their respective nations, such as [[M'Chek]], the remnants of [[Kurathene\|The Kurathene Empire]], [[T'Nanshi]], and of course, [[The Seven Cities]]. The exception to this seems to be for natives of Bullwark, where all eligible males are required to do military service for one year. Those who excel in their service and seek an officer's career can usually find a spot in the academy.

	==In Game Developments==		==In Game Developments==

Orleron: /* Landmarks */

2017-04-23T00:16:41Z

Landmarks

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	==Landmarks==		==Landmarks==

			===Confederate Military Academy===

			The Confederate Military Academy is the most prestigious officer academy in [[The Seven Cities]], and ranks as one of the top among all the nations of [[Negaria]]. It has a large campus that takes up most of the eastern part of the middle ring off Bullwark. Among the buildings that make up the campus are dormitories, guard towers, training grounds, and a large university building where students attend lectures.

			Admissions into the academy are competitive. Most students belong to noble families of their respective nations, such as [[M'Chek]], the remnants of [[Kurathene\|The Kurathene Empire]], [[T'Nanshi]], and of course, [[The Seven Cities]].

	==In Game Developments==		==In Game Developments==

Orleron: /* Barak Jalal */

2017-04-23T00:13:17Z

Barak Jalal

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	One of the most famous contemporary White Necromancers of Uol is an orc by the name of Barak Jalal. Unlike many of his brethren who worship [[Valok]] or [[The'ton]], Barak is not religious. Instead he has devoted his knowledge to the art of healing. His status as a sage in the arts of anatomy, physiology, and magical healing denote him as one of the foremost physicians of his day.		One of the most famous contemporary White Necromancers of Uol is an orc by the name of Barak Jalal. Unlike many of his brethren who worship [[Valok]] or [[The'ton]], Barak is not religious. Instead he has devoted his knowledge to the art of healing. His status as a sage in the arts of anatomy, physiology, and magical healing denote him as one of the foremost physicians of his day.

	Nestled in his own tower in the Western Residential Ward, Barak Jalal splits his time between seeing patients and doing research in the arts. A particular area of interest for him is the creation and maintenance of neverdead. He convinces many of his patients to donate their bodies in the event of their demise, and these he uses for his research. According to Barak, the body is a vessel of consciousness and its preservation is sacred, especially if that body can be used in the defense against evil. Whether or not the body is inhabited by its original consciousness is not completely relevant, so long as the original owner was not coerced or murdered.		Nestled in his own tower in the Western Residential Ward, Barak Jalal splits his time between seeing patients and doing research in the arts. A particular area of interest for him is the creation and maintenance of neverdead. He convinces many of his patients to donate their bodies in the event of their demise, and these he uses for his research. According to Barak, the body is a vessel of consciousness and its preservation is sacred, especially if that body can be used in the defense against evil. Whether or not the body is inhabited by its original consciousness is not completely relevant, so long as the original owner was not coerced or murdered.

			==Landmarks==

			==In Game Developments==

			There is no online version of these lands in play currently, and knowledge of this information in game is limited to characters that have reason, ability, and circumstance to know. Seek DM permission if there is any doubt.

			==Technical Aspects==

			N/A - These lands exist only in the pen and paper version of Avlis, not on any of the current servers.


	[[Category:Cities\|Bullwark]]		[[Category:Cities\|Bullwark]]

Orleron: /* Dame Vira Valorian */

2017-04-22T22:57:16Z

Dame Vira Valorian

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	On a fateful mission as a young officer, Vira led a mission to [[Lycanhaven]] to put down a local werewolf establishing himself there as a warlord with intentions to carve out his own holdings. While marching through a pass on the way, her contingent was ambushed and had to fall back after severe losses. While the enemy held the pass, Vira ordered a camp set on a ridge not far away where they hastily built a field hospital. As night fell and the White Necromancers of Uol attended to the wounded, Vira silently crept back onto the battlefield alone and dragged more wounded soldiers back to the camp, one by one. By sunrise, she had rescued 23 wounded, including four peasants from [[Lycanhaven]] forced to fight in the battle.		On a fateful mission as a young officer, Vira led a mission to [[Lycanhaven]] to put down a local werewolf establishing himself there as a warlord with intentions to carve out his own holdings. While marching through a pass on the way, her contingent was ambushed and had to fall back after severe losses. While the enemy held the pass, Vira ordered a camp set on a ridge not far away where they hastily built a field hospital. As night fell and the White Necromancers of Uol attended to the wounded, Vira silently crept back onto the battlefield alone and dragged more wounded soldiers back to the camp, one by one. By sunrise, she had rescued 23 wounded, including four peasants from [[Lycanhaven]] forced to fight in the battle.

	For her bravery, Vira Valorian was inducted into the Knights of The Confederate Realm, where she immediately began to serve.		For her bravery, Vira Valorian was inducted into the Knights of The Confederate Realm, where she immediately began to serve.

			===Barak Jalal===

			One of the most famous contemporary White Necromancers of Uol is an orc by the name of Barak Jalal. Unlike many of his brethren who worship [[Valok]] or [[The'ton]], Barak is not religious. Instead he has devoted his knowledge to the art of healing. His status as a sage in the arts of anatomy, physiology, and magical healing denote him as one of the foremost physicians of his day.

			Nestled in his own tower in the Western Residential Ward, Barak Jalal splits his time between seeing patients and doing research in the arts. A particular area of interest for him is the creation and maintenance of neverdead. He convinces many of his patients to donate their bodies in the event of their demise, and these he uses for his research. According to Barak, the body is a vessel of consciousness and its preservation is sacred, especially if that body can be used in the defense against evil. Whether or not the body is inhabited by its original consciousness is not completely relevant, so long as the original owner was not coerced or murdered.

	[[Category:Cities\|Bullwark]]		[[Category:Cities\|Bullwark]]

Orleron: /* High Commander Bernolf Rook */

2017-04-22T22:31:28Z

High Commander Bernolf Rook

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	===High Commander Bernolf Rook===		===High Commander Bernolf Rook===

	Bernolf Rook is a dedicated military professional sworn to protect and represent the city of Bullwark to the confederation and the world at large. To this end, he is an avid proponent of the law and applies city and confederate statutes with an unflagging literacy. Much of his philosophy is grounded in the traditional role of Bullwark as the first line of defense against invading forces from the south. He feels that disciplined application of the law is necessary to keep the city functioning as "ground zero" for any major attacks over land. Deviating from tradition and order decreases preparation, according to him.		The human Bernolf Rook is a dedicated military professional sworn to protect and represent the city of Bullwark to the confederation and the world at large. To this end, he is an avid proponent of the law and applies city and confederate statutes with an unflagging literacy. Much of his philosophy is grounded in the traditional role of Bullwark as the first line of defense against invading forces from the south. He feels that disciplined application of the law is necessary to keep the city functioning as "ground zero" for any major attacks over land. Deviating from tradition and order decreases preparation, according to him.

	High Commander Rook's positions have made him unpopular with some of the citizenry, especially orcs, because they accuse him of harboring prejudice against their race. Rook's political opponents argue that war with [[Dubunat]] is an antiquated historical artifact and that Bullwark should shift its focus to being a center of trade, like some of the other cities of the confederations have done. Some detractors have even gone so far as clamoring to change the form of government from a military dictatorship to a more representative form. Though Rook has his share of political detractors in the military too, none of them are willing to give up their power to side with the disgruntled citizenry on that issue. The controversy roils on as Bullwark continues to make strides as a trade outpost despite Rook's efforts.		High Commander Rook's positions have made him unpopular with some of the citizenry, especially orcs, because they accuse him of harboring prejudice against their race. Rook's political opponents argue that war with [[Dubunat]] is an antiquated historical artifact and that Bullwark should shift its focus to being a center of trade, like some of the other cities of the confederations have done. Some detractors have even gone so far as clamoring to change the form of government from a military dictatorship to a more representative form. Though Rook has his share of political detractors in the military too, none of them are willing to give up their power to side with the disgruntled citizenry on that issue. The controversy roils on as Bullwark continues to make strides as a trade outpost despite Rook's efforts.

Orleron: /* Notable Officials & Personalities */

2017-04-22T22:18:31Z

Notable Officials & Personalities

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	High Commander Rook's positions have made him unpopular with some of the citizenry, especially orcs, because they accuse him of harboring prejudice against their race. Rook's political opponents argue that war with [[Dubunat]] is an antiquated historical artifact and that Bullwark should shift its focus to being a center of trade, like some of the other cities of the confederations have done. Some detractors have even gone so far as clamoring to change the form of government from a military dictatorship to a more representative form. Though Rook has his share of political detractors in the military too, none of them are willing to give up their power to side with the disgruntled citizenry on that issue. The controversy roils on as Bullwark continues to make strides as a trade outpost despite Rook's efforts.		High Commander Rook's positions have made him unpopular with some of the citizenry, especially orcs, because they accuse him of harboring prejudice against their race. Rook's political opponents argue that war with [[Dubunat]] is an antiquated historical artifact and that Bullwark should shift its focus to being a center of trade, like some of the other cities of the confederations have done. Some detractors have even gone so far as clamoring to change the form of government from a military dictatorship to a more representative form. Though Rook has his share of political detractors in the military too, none of them are willing to give up their power to side with the disgruntled citizenry on that issue. The controversy roils on as Bullwark continues to make strides as a trade outpost despite Rook's efforts.

			===Dame Vira Valorian===

			Though she is a non-royal member of the famous [[Valorian]] family, Vira Valorian is a devoted worshiper of [[Gorethar]] and native to Bullwark and [[The Seven Cities]]. Her grandparents immigrated there to escape the life of nobility in the remnants of [[Kurathene\|The Kurathene Empire]], and she was raised from childhood as a nationalist defender of the realm. After her early education, Vira attended the Confederate Military Academy and served six years as an officer in the Confederate Army.

			On a fateful mission as a young officer, Vira led a mission to [[Lycanhaven]] to put down a local werewolf establishing himself there as a warlord with intentions to carve out his own holdings. While marching through a pass on the way, her contingent was ambushed and had to fall back after severe losses. While the enemy held the pass, Vira ordered a camp set on a ridge not far away where they hastily built a field hospital. As night fell and the White Necromancers of Uol attended to the wounded, Vira silently crept back onto the battlefield alone and dragged more wounded soldiers back to the camp, one by one. By sunrise, she had rescued 23 wounded, including four peasants from [[Lycanhaven]] forced to fight in the battle.

			For her bravery, Vira Valorian was inducted into the Knights of The Confederate Realm, where she immediately began to serve.

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Orleron: /* Notable Officials & Personalities */

2017-04-22T21:25:12Z

Notable Officials & Personalities

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	==Notable Officials & Personalities==		==Notable Officials & Personalities==

			===High Commander Bernolf Rook===

			Bernolf Rook is a dedicated military professional sworn to protect and represent the city of Bullwark to the confederation and the world at large. To this end, he is an avid proponent of the law and applies city and confederate statutes with an unflagging literacy. Much of his philosophy is grounded in the traditional role of Bullwark as the first line of defense against invading forces from the south. He feels that disciplined application of the law is necessary to keep the city functioning as "ground zero" for any major attacks over land. Deviating from tradition and order decreases preparation, according to him.

			High Commander Rook's positions have made him unpopular with some of the citizenry, especially orcs, because they accuse him of harboring prejudice against their race. Rook's political opponents argue that war with [[Dubunat]] is an antiquated historical artifact and that Bullwark should shift its focus to being a center of trade, like some of the other cities of the confederations have done. Some detractors have even gone so far as clamoring to change the form of government from a military dictatorship to a more representative form. Though Rook has his share of political detractors in the military too, none of them are willing to give up their power to side with the disgruntled citizenry on that issue. The controversy roils on as Bullwark continues to make strides as a trade outpost despite Rook's efforts.


	[[Category:Cities\|Bullwark]]		[[Category:Cities\|Bullwark]]