Borovia
| Status | County Palatine |
| Location | North-East of Midheim in the foothills of the Drachenzahnberge Mountains at the farthest navigable point of the Ruv River. |
| Area | About 3500 square miles. |
| Geography | Much of the County is rugged foothills and deep forest. Settlements consist of one major town Borovia (population: approx 5,000), a smaller town Vallaki and a number of small villages in the surrounding farming areas. |
| Population | ; Before 813wk
The population of Borovia was around 12,000: 8,000 human [including 2,000 native (Old) Borovians, and 1,000 Domani.]; 1,500 elven; 1,000 halfling; 700 dwarven; 500 Erelheine; 300 other races. |
| Urbanisation |
70% |
| Languages –Common |
90% 30% |
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The County Palatine of Borovia is located north-east of Midheim in the foothills of the Drachenzahnberge Mountains at the farthest navigable point of the Ruv River and largely consists of rugged foothills and deep old growth forest.
Seat of government is the Rabenschloß (Castle of the Raven) which stands on a high bluff overlooking Borovia town. Heads of State since 787 WK are Countess Anestasia Desiree and Count Kree Taijin. Head of the civil government is Mayor Ismark.
There is no official religion, but about 10% of the population (mostly the older native Borovians) have some association with the Raphaelite sect of the Elohim. There is some adherence to other religions, including Erelheine animism.
There is no official currency, but most common currencies can be freely exchanged, and merchants from many parts of the Baronies can be found in Borovia. Trade runs south along the new road into Midheim, by river down through Borderlay, by canal (via subterranean tunnel) to Alfheim, and by permanent portal gate to the city of Kyoshin in Kinlu.
An unusual point of interest is the Mechanician's Guild and Seige Warfare training facility run by Katerina, daughter of the late Duke Frederick of Aquila and wife of Baron Silverfoam, Admiral of Borovia, which lies at the foot of the hill upon which is perched the resplendant blue-and-silver Chateau Neuf-de-Pap, the Baronial abode.
There is a Borovian Navy, this fleet is commanded by Admiral Silverfoam
Borovia Town
Ravenloft Castle
Vallaki
History
825 WK
Autumn 825
Rebuilding of Borovia begins.
Kinlu portal reopened.
Permanent portal established to Borovia Hold
Summer 825
A multi-pronged attack is launched against the few remaining Drow forces.
The allied liberation force comprises:
- Borovia Hold soldiers and militia under Lady Alexandra Anestasiova, daughter of Countess Anestasia, transported in by Baron Silverfoam's ground travelling ships.
- Dwarves from the Superstition Mountains reinforced by some Axe Alliance troops.
- A contingent of Alfheim, Elvandar, and Beltan elves.
- Several sonae of Kinlu troops.
- A host of spectral knights of the Silver Dragon, called from beyond the grave to defend the land to which their oaths bound them.
- One dragon
- A Guild party.
After a day's hard fighting in multiple areas around the County the much diminished enemy forces are defeated. Many of the human auxiliaries surrender, while the remnants of the Golden Desert Wolves retreat through the portal that unexpectedly fails to take them to the Elven Isles. Their whereabouts remain unknown. Confronted by a dragon-led spectral host the remaining commanders at Rabenschloß make use of one of Count Kree's extra-planar portals and escape to "Earth".
822 - 824 WK
Mining mostly ceased post-821. Levels of silt and pollution flowing down the Ruv decrease over these years. There is still considerable ash on the ground to the north-est of Borovia Town but the sulphurous and poisoned air has mostly cleared.
Weather in the area centred on Borovia Town and radiating out to Vallaki remains appalling. This is however a reduction in area from before; while defences are being kept in place the number of mages available to maintain them has been reduced.
Troop numbers further decreased, more shuffled back home to ease supply issues. Many of the buildings in what remains of the town of Borovia are ruined while those still usable are home to the remaining regiment in the Borovia town area, the Golden Desert Wolves, while the poor quality Dozar City Regional Guard hold the town of Vallaki, and a large mercenary company are stationed in the south and west. The few remaining nobles and leaders continue to occupy Rabenschloß.
821 WK
Actions taken in Not just a simple comb further weaken the Drow in Borovia and crucially introduce a temporal uncertainty around the the retasked Kinlu portal.
With failure of Borovian ritual the value of holding the area is significantly decreased. Disagreements arise regarding retention of Borovia and Elven Isles.
The Elven Isles to Terranova portal begins to go slowly out of alignment. Portal becomes increasingly laggy, transport time begins slipping: 25 hours, 26 hours…
819 - 820 WK
Western Alusian merchants pressured to not supply the Drow on the Elven Isles, shipments are interdicted, and ships seized. The Elven Isles under effective blockade outside range of land-based defences increasing reliance on direct transport from Terranova via portal.
Occupying forces on islands reduction to ease supply issues. Troop numbers decreased, more being shuffled back home. Slaves/sacrifices used but not replaced at same rate.
818 WK
Borovia remains occupied by a stubborn remainder of the 813 WK Drow invasion of western Alusia. The tunnel between Alfhiem and Borovia has been closed for years. The Borovia portal to Kinlu has been retasked to act as a two way portal between Borovia and the Elven Isles.
Defensive works have been thrown up to the south and west of Borovia. Western Kingdom forces a stationed there to prevent any forces within Borovia crossing into Midheim.
A large portion of the general population of Borovia who escaped as poor refugees are now living in the "new town" of Borovia Hold near the Superstition Mountains Dwarves south of Carzala. In recent years the younger Borovians have been training as soldiers under dwarven teachers.
The Elven Isles has been sold to the Kingdom of Destiny and is said to still be largely occupied by the Drow. Few details are known at this stage. The Elvish Court of Alfhiem wishes to have the Drow removed from Borovia ASAP, and hopefully, information which will assist the liberation of the Elven Isles.
The Elvish Court of Alfhiem have requested that Ambassador Isil Eth to support any mission by way of - Coin, Land & Favours, as she sees fit.
In Winter of 818 the Black Fleet of Lord Azzur is no longer working with Drow and supplies to the Elven Isles from Western Alusia (Calder, etc) become increasingly difficult.
817 WK
Most of the forest north of town has been milled and is now a large open mine.
816 WK
Silverfoam is actively paying ~20,000 sp per quarter to the Dwarves of the Superstition Mountain for the upkeep costs.
815 WK
Silverfoam gets a message -
Count Kree was lost in the fighting and was reportedly captured by a serpent snake creature working for the Drow and then sold as a 'charmed' servant of the Ruby Savior (formally the Ruby Scourge). The Ruby Savior sent Silverfoam a message to come find his former master in the Pagan Mountains (the wild dangerous area north of the Duchy of Brandenburg). The Ruby Savior wants Silverfoam to come and get his master.
Silverfoam failed to recover Kree. It is said by the top clairvoyant Alfhiem that without Axis Silverfoam will fail.
814 WK
Silverfoam is actively paying ~20,000 sp per quarter to the Dwarves of the Superstition Mountain for the upkeep costs.
813 WK Drow Invasion
An Elite group or Mages and Mercenaries (which was the closest the Guild saw to an extremely strong military) quickly took control of Borovia. A large portion of the general population of Borovia escaped as poor refugees.
Baron Silverfoam got out around +90% of the population (around 11,00 people) by surprise ships that could travel over land (who would have guessed).
They were settled by Silverfoam in the Superstition Mountain Dwarven stronghold where they are currently still guests.
The Elite Drow army holding the portal which once went to Kinlu now goes to the Elven Isles which are in Drow hands (mostly - totally).
Count Kree was said to be killed allowing for Countess Anestasia Desiree to make it safely away with her guard and family to Kinlu or Alfhiem - later relocating to Borovia Hold.
The Royal Court of Alfhiem close the trade tunnel and canal between Borovia and Wintergarden of Alfhiem.
The Royal Court of Alfhiem have made it clear to Silverfoam that they wish him to clean up his mess (Borovia and Elven Isles).
800 WK
795 WK
Borovia town map from 795 WK.
790 WK
Count Kree Taijin opens the tunnel to the Queendom of Alfheim
788 WK
Trade portal to Kinlu opened.
Although unknown at the time, a Guild party interferes in its construction.
786 WK
The fear in Borovia is lifted.
