The region of Sannwel is located in the southwest part of the continent. It is sitting in between Kial-raah region to the east and Amn-oaz region to the north, with southern and western coasts opened to the Eirene ocean waters. With the prevalent temperate climate, enabling equal growth of deciduous and evergreen trees all around, it appeared to be a perfect location for the first human settlers.
First humans exploring these lands were mostly trappers, hunters and foragers, knowing very well how to use the natural resources of rich forests and plains. They were thriving here, and that led to the formation of many camps and even a few small villages alongside the river Bauden. Plentiful hauls all around inevitably created a chain of supply and demand. Quite soon the realization of the importance of trading spurred the development of the region. But that came with a price, once another sort of potentially even more lucrative goods became known. The discovery of gold.
First noticed alongside Bauden riverbed and banks, the shiny speckles of gold dust were leading to the find of much larger nuggets. This almost over night spurred a lot of desperate folk, who under the notion of quick turnaround flocked the region. Massive influx was too damaging to the ecosystem as a whole, ruining established hunting grounds in the process.
The gold rush inevitably attracted a slew of shady characters and even a few organizations operating on the other side of the law. Forced to leave, hunters now divided in several groups, decided to head far from troubles, all the way to the coast.
The group setting their sights towards the northwestern parts of the Sannwel, founded the city of Revensulk. Situated in the beautiful valley nestled in between two rivers, it presented them a perfect location to continue with their way of life. And at the same time offered the chance to expand their horizons. Besides being one of the greatest hunting grounds they ever saw, the arable land gave them an opportunity to work on their agricultural skills.
Second group of hunters proceeding further to the west, stopped at the location which is now the city of Nit-Bair. Their stay there was purely coincidental, as they wanted to continue the search for better hunting grounds. Fate decided they already have, albeit those of a different kind than they were used to. They've stumbled upon a several hundred miles long crab migration routes, stretching only a few miles of the coast from there.
Contrary to them, the remaining two groups heading southwards, had a much clearer plan in place. Besides the warmer climate, the prospect of fishing in the south seas was drawing them more and more. The hunting group settling in the southwest founded the city of D'onnol, which soon thereafter became famous for their whaling industry. Leaving the town of S'pair to deal with the rest of the fishing needs and demands.
The region of Sannwel is mentioned in Dorull Stories novellas Brothers of War (WIP) and Half-blood Princess (WIP), as well as Dorull Saga novels Dark Past (TBD), Headhunters (TBD) and The Price of Peace (TBD).
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