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
Section titled “Geography”The region is bounded by:
- East: Gulf of Inespell coastline
- West: Eastern slopes of the Ranterg Mountains
- North: Northern coastal plains
- South: Southern coastal plains
Notable Features
Section titled “Notable Features”The Kethren Hills
Section titled “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
Section titled “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
Section titled “Administration”The Inespell Marches
Section titled “The Inespell Marches”The region is primarily administered as the Inespell Marches, 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
Section titled “Key Settlements”Surrey-on-the-Brams
Section titled “Surrey-on-the-Brams”The capital of the Inespell Marches, 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
Section titled “Other Major Settlements”- Bramsgate (formerly Portbury)
- Eastonton
Noble Houses
Section titled “Noble Houses”House Surrata
Section titled “House Surrata”As Marquesses of the Inespell Marches, House Surrata maintains:
- The island fortress complex
- Naval headquarters
- Eastern harbors
- Strategic port facilities
Lesser Nobility
Section titled “Lesser Nobility”Several minor noble houses maintain holdings in the region:
House Wardcross
Section titled “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
Section titled “House Eastonton”- Domain: Eastern Surrey
- Notable as Harbor-Masters
House Malthren
Section titled “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
Section titled “Maritime Importance”Eastern Senera’s strategic location makes it crucial