Mercyr

Mercyr is one of the nations of Arcania.

Overview
Mercyr is a large nation located in the south east of the continent of Gehennia. Along with its neighbours Meonar and Jenovir, it is cosmopolitan and welcoming to most races.

History
Because of its fertile plains, wild grasslands and lush forests, the area which is now Mercyr was settled early in the history of Arcania. For thousands of years, its inhabitants, be they human, Elf or Halfling, dwelt in peace, each race integrating with the others. Trading links were soon formed with Jenovir to the west and Meonar to the north west.

Invasion and Occupation
In the year 1217, Mercyr was invaded and conquered by Grywas. The border was forced back to the borders of Sharwood Forest and the shores of Lake Shar. The south and the west of the country became the only only parts of Mercyr to remain free. The Grywan occupation was a period of brutality, the Grywan's having a strong mistrust and hatred of non-human races. Partially due to their mixed heritage, the Mercyan nobility were publically executed. However, this resulted in Lyam Broden, 19th Baron Sharwood becoming the focal point for the resistance to the occupiers.

In 1347 Lyam, assisted by king Artois of Meonar, defeated Grywans at the Battle of Sugianfeld. This decisive victory was the beginning of the end for the Grywan occupation. The invaders were finally expelled from Mercyan soil in 1352. Following this, Lyam was proclaimed Lord Protector of Mercyr.

Since then, an uneasy peace has existed between Mercyr and Grywas. Border skirmishes still happen, Grywan warbands being partial to raiding across the border, but open war has not yet erupted between the two nations.

Towns and Cities
Debryr - The capital of Mercyr, located on the shores of Lake Shar

Mornford - a small village north east of Debryr

Shar - the second city of Mercyr. The Forestrunners are based here.

Goathing - a small town south of Debryr.

Deauvere - a Free City located where the borders of Mercyr, Cilater and Jenovir meet. A major centre of trade and diplomacy.

Sugianfeld - small town on the east border, site of the the Battle of of Sugianfeld.

Staederwang - Free city where the borders Mercyr, Meanas and Jenovir meet.

Sudburg - A garrison town at the southern edge of the Caelum Heights on the border with Grywas.

Norburg - a garrison town on the north edge of the Caelum Heights on the border with Grywas.

Alorhyp - Town on the Shar River. An important link to the Dwarf city of Delf Diep.

Forests
Sharwood Forest

Rivers
River Morn

River Shar

Mountains
Cloud Heights

Caelum Heights

Hills
The Silent Hills

The Shattered Hills

Other Features
The Sighing Desert

Non-Human Settlements
Kela en' Calen

Delf Diep

Beyerk Huis

Aambeek Yster

Seerkammer

Rots Gebreek

NPCs
Lyam XIV, Lord Protector of Mercyr

Ellyion, Lady of Mercyr

Owayn Broden

Gorbulas Thornburrow

Organisations
The Forestrunners

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