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The most prominetnt feature of Dynegarn doesn't have much arable land,
Dynegarn's inhabited lands is Torvent what suitable farmland is available is in
City, a sprawling metropolis that rests at the south of the nation. Even there,
the foot of the Otun Mountain range and swampland created by the mountain rivers
the mouth of the Torvold river. It is here and streams can make farming a chore,
that Lord Regent Alfons de Jaager rules though it has allowed the farmers there to
the nation, advised by his parliament of grow rice to great effect. Many traditonal
nobles. While any noble can be eleted to dishes in Dynegarn include rice, as well as
the lord regency, in the past two-hundred hardy root vegetables that grow well even
years only those of military background in the rocky soil in the north. Meat is
have been elected. Alfons is no different, largely unheard of among the common
being a respected commander after many folk, though fish is fairly common, and is
skirmishes with Al'Ashiri corsairs and considered a separate food from other
Elkaran raiders. meats in common parlance, which can be
jarring to those of other nations who visit
Dynegarn has access to a unique volcanic Dynegarn.
rock known as powderstone, which can be
ground into a dust that is highly Most Dynegarians are not terribly
combustible when mixed with other religious, but the country as a whole is
common minerals. This powder is used in deeply rooted in its religious symbolism.
many things, from firearms to combustion According to legends, the knowledge of
metal craft was given to the first
Dynegarian smiths in ancient times by
the Great Dragon, Otun, who taught
them the ways of the forge before going
into a deep sleep. The legend goes on that
he eventually became the mountain range
that divides the land. The lava that flows
from the volcanic cracks in the moutnains
is said to be his blood. While very few
Dynegarians take these stories literally,
it's still incredibly rare to find a home or
business without an effigy to the Great
Dragon, be it a wall carving or a simple
statuette, and Dynegarian smiths will
proudly advertise “real coal from the heart
of Otun” as the reason their steel is as
hard as it is.
Common Knowledge
Admiral Alfons de Jaager began his
military career as a gunner with the
Dynegarian zeppelin armada, and worked
his way up to the commander of a task
force dedicated to protecting vessels from
Al'Ashiri pirates. His success in this
venture led to many other successful
campaigns.