World of Id

[Havard]

Well, the raiding business is a cultural thing I think, much like the real Vikings, but havard has a good point about the boats - have to think about that.

I think it could be a mix of both the techological side and what Dave was saying about the population. If we assume that the Skandaharians have a long tradition as raiders, it is not unreasonable that they would first be raiding neighbouring clans, then as their ships got better, they realized there was more wealth to be gained from expanding to the south.

Flipped through DA1 last night looking for clues. Only thing that I noticed that Havard hasn't mentioned was that Vestfold is said to have been founded shortly after Blackmoor village.

Alright. According to Ross, Blackmoor was founded in the third year of the reign of Robert I, though it was little more than a castle and port at first. Vestfold would have been there then, but likely little more than a village, as you say. I would say that Vestfold doesnt really become too important untill the end of the Mage-Wars.

Duchy of the Peaks - in the Ross's Gazeteer notes it has "The peaks" settled originally by a council or coven of wizards (the red coven?) - so maybe the "duchy" is still an oligarchy ruled by wizards, who may be or maybe not, in league with ID.

IMC, the Peaks was founded by the Red Coven yeah. AFAIK, this is what the LFC (Rafe's Campaign) uses as well. It is possible that Starport was strengthened from the destruction of the Temple of Id, being a place of refuge for Id Cultists?

Havard