Eastern Senera

    Eastern Senera is one of the major geographical regions of Senera, encompassing the Gulf coast and Brams River valley. It covers approximately 25,000 square miles, extending about 150 miles inland from the Gulf of Inespell.

    Geography 🔗

    The region is bounded by:

    • East: Gulf of Inespell coastline
    • West: Eastern slopes of the Ranterg Range
    • North: Northern coastal plains
    • South: Southern coastal plains

    Notable Features 🔗

    The Kethren Hills 🔗

    The eastern coastal range, known as the Kethren Hills (from Hick "keth-thren" - "sea-watch"), runs along parts of the coastline. With elevations between 1,000-2,000 feet, these hills provided strategic viewpoints over the Gulf of Inespell and hosted ancient signal stations.

    Major Rivers 🔗

    The eastern watershed includes several significant waterways:

    • Brams River system (primary)
    • Thrannal River (from "thran-nal" - "sacred-flow")
    • Kethreks (from "keth-reks" - "sea-reach")

    Administration 🔗

    The Inespell March 🔗

    The region is primarily administered as the Inespell March, currently held by House Surrata as a marquessate. The house maintains significant control over the eastern maritime trade and commands the Eastern Fleet through their hereditary position as Lord High Admiral of the Realm.

    Key Settlements 🔗

    Surrey-on-the-Brams 🔗

    The capital of the Inespell March, originally named "Surrata-in-Bramaes" in Kalassarian records, was deliberately "Senerized" during military reorganization around 500 AI. The city serves as:

    • Naval headquarters
    • Administrative center
    • Primary naval base
    • Strategic harbor complex

    Other Major Settlements 🔗

    • Bramsgate (formerly Portbury)
    • Eastonton

    Noble Houses 🔗

    House Surrata 🔗

    As Marquesses of the Inespell March, House Surrata maintains:

    • The island fortress complex
    • Naval headquarters
    • Eastern harbors
    • Strategic port facilities

    Lesser Nobility 🔗

    Several minor noble houses maintain holdings in the region:

    House Wardcross 🔗

    • Seat: Wardcross Keep, Wardcross Isle
    • Controls crucial bridges across Bramsward Way
    • Manages primary crossing points for southern trade routes
    • Maintains bridge infrastructure vital to regional commerce

    House Eastonton 🔗

    • Domain: Eastern Surrey
    • Notable as Harbor-Masters

    House Malthren 🔗

    • Domain: The Narrows
    • Seat: Malthren Manor
    • Notable as: Ancient Wardens of the Thramal
    • Historical Significance:
      • Pre-Kalassarian Magarisok Hick lineage
      • Traditional keepers of sacred sites
      • Known for preserving ancient Hick customs
      • Last member Lord Marthur Malthren died without heir

    Maritime Importance 🔗

    Eastern Senera's strategic location makes it crucial

    Parent Location
    Senera
    Location Type
    region