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[[Image:Oerik00.jpg|458px|thumb|right|A map of Oerik, as depicted in ''[[Dragmag|Dragon]]'' Annual #1 (1996). Cartography by [[Dave Sutherland | Sutherland, Dave]] ]] | [[Image:Oerik00.jpg|458px|thumb|right|A map of Oerik, as depicted in ''[[Dragmag|Dragon]]'' Annual #1 (1996). Cartography by [[Dave Sutherland | Sutherland, Dave]] ]] | ||
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Western Oerik was once dominated by the elven empire of Ravilla, but its dominance withered long ago as it became less vigilant of external threats. Much of Western Oerik was evidently settled by [[Oeridian]] seafarers from the Flanaess. | Western Oerik was once dominated by the elven empire of Ravilla, but its dominance withered long ago as it became less vigilant of external threats. Much of Western Oerik was evidently settled by [[Oeridian]] seafarers from the Flanaess. | ||
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Western Oerik is the portion of the continent of Oerik on the world of Oerth west of the Flanaess. The Western Oerik featured in the Chainmail miniatures game in 2001-2002 was a distinct subcontinent separated from the rest of Oerik by the most massive range of mountains on Oerth. It is bordered to the east by the Celestial Sea, the Gulf of Ra, and the Ocean of Storms, to the south by the Sea of Thunder, to the west by the Gulf of Ishtar, the Oceanum Titanicum, and the Mare Mysticum, and to the north by the Jothumheim Sea.
The region of New Empyrea was explicitly placed across the Solnor Ocean from the Flanaess in the adventure Doc's Island. This would place it somewhere in Western Oerik as well.
Nations
A windswept land covered with primeval forests where fiery but convivial tribesmen dwell.
A sea of burning sands fill most of Oerik's western end. The fabled city of Lynn, perhaps settled by seafarers from the Flanaess, has grown rich from coastal trade and the desert's mineral wealth
An arid land ruled by a dynasty of priests kings.
A land populated by giants, or so I've heard.
A land watered by southern storms and at least two great rivers. The city of Ishtar views with the merchants of Lynn and the warlords of Tharquish for control of coastal trade.
This land is so named for the color of its rocks. It's inhabitants remain unknown to me.
An ancient protectorate of the Tharquish Empire.
An island nation of seafarers who have ambitions that extend to the neighboring continents.
A land of proud desert nomads who eke out of living on a high plateau that escapes the worst heat of the sand sea. A few tribes-men live in mud-brick towns built around central squares that contain steep-sided pyramids. I have never learned whether the pyramids serve as monuments, tombs, temples, or something else altogether.
Tales from the Celestial Imperium speak of a land ruled by a dragon prince. If such a place exists, it probably lies here.
History
Western Oerik was once dominated by the elven empire of Ravilla, but its dominance withered long ago as it became less vigilant of external threats. Much of Western Oerik was evidently settled by Oeridian seafarers from the Flanaess.
See also
Bibliography
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