ery of [[Noren]].
===== Description =====
Physically, Wall is a striking figure who embodies the fluid and t... ===
* [[:skyss:places:estreham|Estreham]]: The valley and sanctuary where Wall performs their spiritual labour.
* [[skyss:pla... |Temple of Clewg]]: The specific sanctuary where Wall welcomes initiates and provides counsel.
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guidance from the Adept of Clewg, [[:skyss:chars:wall|Wall]], Yngvild performed a blood sacrifice at the black altar, calling upon the [[:skyss:pantheon:nine_gods|Nine Gods... ships =====
==== People ====
* [[:skyss:chars:wall|Wall]]: A high-level [[:skyss:chars:clewgists|Adept of... :alfarinn|Alfarinn]]: Matriarch who utilises the valley as a primary residence and safe haven.
* [[:s... descendant of Alfarinn who frequently visits the valley.
* [[:skyss:chars:yngvild|Yngvild the Fierce]
es and a specific **Queen's Garden** area.
* **Galleries:** Internal walkways and galleries overlook the central light well, provide acc... guards in full plate provide 24-hour security, challenging all who approach the private royal areas.
* **Acces... royal wedding to [[:skyss:chars:daels:elizabeth_wallis|Lady Elizabeth Wallis]], a festive occasion that saw the city and the... nal security.
* [[:skyss:chars:daels:elizabeth_wallis|Lady Elizabeth Wallis]]: The future Queen of Dael Riata and resident
g a failed plot by Earl [[:skyss:chars:daels:domnhall_murchadh|Domnhall]] to kidnap [[:skyss:chars:daels:caoimhe_ranald|Q... asdair V]] invited Earl [[:skyss:chars:daels:domnhall_murchadh|Domnhall]] and his brother [[:skyss:chars:daels:fearchar_m... Under threat of total extirpation and the loss of all ancestral lands, the current Earl Diarmid was forced to swear an oath of allegiance to the King.
=== Allies, Friends & Lords ... [[:skyss:chars:daels:alpin|The Alpins]] - Historically allied during the civil wars. There is a blood connec
= Gallows Market ======
===== Summary =====
The Gallows Market is a large public square located at the eastern end of Gallows Street, just outside the inner bailey of [[:sk... as the arrival of [[:skyss:chars:daels:elizabeth_wallis|Lady Elizabeth Wallis]], the market is meticulously cleared of detrit... to ensure the flagstones are visible.
==== The Gallows ====
A permanent gibbet stands within the squa... ’s high justice. Condemned criminals are traditionally marched the "long way round" from the [[:skyss:p
ithech]], and [[:skyss:chars:daels:suibhne]].
* All the Earls have formally sworn allegiance to the King, and none are currently under ... of Uisdean raised rebellion against his rule, and allegedly made a direct attempt on his life. Alasdair... nd loss of the ancestral lands if he didn't swear allegiance.
* The King doesn't trust [[:skyss:char... or [[:skyss:chars:daels:alpin]] because both were allied with Murchadh during the civil wars that follo
in boats very dangerous. There’s a wider curtain wall around Caer Suibhne, enclosing a small township of those that support the keep. It sits ... bloodily violated when [[:skyss:chars:daels:domnhall_murchadh|Domnhall Murchadh]] and his brother [[:skyss:chars:daels:f... rs within the hall.
* [[:skyss:chars:daels:domnhall_murchadh|Domnhall Murchadh]]: The 5th Earl of Uisdean, killed here ... har_murchadh|Fearchar Murchadh]]: Brother to Domnhall, also killed during the negotiation.
* **Mister
substantial islands off the west coast, paradoxically called the Easter Isles. This name harks back to the d... amily, the King invited [[:skyss:chars:daels:domnhall_murchadh|Domnhall Murchadh]] (5th Earl of [[:skyss:places:uisdean|U... els:iain_alpin|Iain Alpin]]. While the King officially claimed they attempted to assassinate him, many ... els:diarmad_murchadh|Diarmad Murchadh]], swearing allegiance under threat of total extirpation.
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ithech]], and [[:skyss:chars:daels:suibhne]].
* All the Earls have formally sworn allegiance to the King, and none are currently under ... of Uisdean raised rebellion against his rule, and allegedly made a direct attempt on his life. Alasdair... nd loss of the ancestral lands if he didn't swear allegiance.
* The King doesn't trust [[:skyss:char... or [[:skyss:chars:daels:alpin]] because both were allied with Murchadh during the civil wars that follo
formal escort for [[:skyss:chars:daels:elizabeth_wallis|Lady Elizabeth Wallis]] upon her arrival in [[:skyss:places:dalreoch|... ng durations without fatigue. He stands slightly taller than average with pale skin, long black hair usually kept in braids, and blue eyes flecked with gold.... == Appearance and Role ====
He is described as a tall, muscular man who typically wears a green suit decorated with gold braid and... h|Murchadh]] brothers - [[:skyss:chars:daels:domnhall_murchadh|Domnhall]] and [[:skyss:chars:daels:fearchar_murchadh|Fear
ildren, but famously only of daughters. She is usually found in a group of women, with one female child. The daughters usually stay with their mother, although most will spend... (b.671), Carla (b.689) and Clarinna (b.703). They all live in Estreham, not far from the temple.
* [[Adalaug]] b.600. Lives nomadically with Alfarinn, like her mother she chooses worthy men to father her daughters. All four have fathers from different parts of the wor
ajor thoroughfares like [[:skyss:places:dalreoch:gallows_street|Gallows Street]] to test shutters and maintain the cur... ors. Public Spaces: The [[:skyss:places:dalreoch:gallows_market|Gallows Market]] serves as a site for both commerce an... ag O' Nails - on the Merchant's Road between the walls of the Merchant City and the Outer Bailey of Dal... ne of their ships can be seen moored against the wall.
* The Drovers' Rest - technically neither a t
battle gear is plain black, apart from the white tally marks. There are many tally marks on the shield, rumours differ. Some say th... losophy of caution and deliberation he imparts to all the adults he trains in the raider drills on Stra... a the Red]] and they share a room above the main hall on Straven. Bjorn Johansson is by far the oldest ... ips:seagull]] first docks at Straven the Captain calls him //The Counter of Battles//.
Old Bjorn is a
birds of the grove and the adept [[:skyss:chars:wall|Wall]]. She is commanded to seek the [[:skyss:places:c... ions|Department of Resolutions]] and the King's Small Council.
===== The People of Fierce =====
The c... Kronstadt, noted for his playful demeanour.
==== Allies, Agents, and Family ====
* [[:skyss:chars:al... : The Board of Trade agents in Beretha that eventually helped them escape.
==== Antagonists and Renega
is paid to the coming darkness. Common folk typically use small rituals involving their personally attuned [[skyss:other:amulets|amulets]] to ward ... :skyss:chars:geas|geas]], as Meniaxter's affinity allows them to see the "suffocating" cords of such bonds. They are often called upon to witness blood sacrifices made to interc... t members often act as silent "ghosts", standing tall in service to their martial objectives.
* **Amu
