Cjelegy
Cjelegy
Cjelegy is a vast rural region between the twin cities of Rines and Athol Margos, and located in the south-eastern islands . Due to its dominant geography Cjelegy is often called as the Lightouse of the Islands, as it serves as a vanguard for the safety of the more vulnerable southern lands. Connection with the smaller northern island with only a massive wooden bridge classifies Cjelegy as a very important military and mercantile region. The Bridge of Cjelegy is daily guarded by a host of militia to forewarn the southerners of any invasions from the North.
A local legend speaks of a headless horseman who rides together with the night to forewarn of Daimon attacks which have plagued Cjelegy during the invasions. When the horseman appears the clouds hide the sky and the strong and warm southern wind follows. When this happens the tolls of St. Alerik, a mythical local protector, sound fiercely throughout the streets calling upon the defenders of Cjelegy to arm themselves and rally for the battle.
Cjelegy's economy relies mostly on farming and fishing, however, a significant part of the region's wealth comes from the merchants and lone travelers who often reside in the warm and cozy Cjegeian inns and taverns. The warm, mediterranean climate allows for excellent cultivation of grapes, which in return yields even better wine. The local specialty is the Gryphon's Blood; a rare red wine with highest quality and a high price. A place of a religious and cultural diversity, Cjelegian inhabitants don't nurture fanaticism and are more concerned of the mutual wellbeing of their fellow neighbors.
Sights
Near the center of Cjelegy lies a large, fertile plain. Travelling south from Fwuvoghor along the great trading route, crossing this plain a traveller may see a large stone stele having been erected near the place where the road splits towards Rines and Athol Margos. Atop the stele the silvered, fanged and horned skull of a large daimon has been mounted, its empty eye sockets staring south - where other such steles tell a story of desperation and blood. The weathered inscription reads:
'During the fifth invasion, in July 1012, a riombaran army met the daimonic 2nd southern Blight Creature, destroying both his army and his mortal form on this field of battle. To honour those who fell so that we may live and to honour the heroes who did fell the beast:
- Knight Celebrian for striking the first blow,
- Duke Evander for striking the second blow,
- Knight Gellaer for striking the mortal blow,
- Knight Majusen for making sure the creature stays dead.
For the Storm of the South: Marshal Thorwald Brynjulvson and High Constable Sassan d'Serrai
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