Akhlo'Rohma¶
Akhlo'Rohma (pronounced OCK-low-row-ma) is a relatively large region in northeast Drehmal. The region is distinguished by its giant flowers and vibrant-colored cliffs. The name "Akhlo'Rohma" means "Long Rest" in Rihselch.
Geography¶
Akhlo'Rohma stretches from the east coast of the Gulf of Drehmal to the western edge of the Veruhkt Plateau. A mountain range divides the region from Faehrcyle to the north, and the Nahynaga Mountains separate it from Grand Pike Canyon to the southeast. The region also borders Veruhkt Plateau to the east, Purity Peaks to the south and the Gulf of Drehmal region to the southwest.
Akhlo'Rohma is made up of mostly flat grassland with some large terracotta hills, but the region is most recognizable by the fact that it is densely populated with gigantic flowers. Based on the type of flowers present, the region can be split into three distinct horizontal segments:
- North: The northern segment includes all Akhlo'Rohman land north of the Resting River (a large river flowing from Veruhkt Plateau in the east out into the Gulf of Drehmal to the west). The flowers here are all almost entirely white, and the land is significantly hillier than it is in the southern portion of the region.
- Central: The flowers of the central segment consist of a pink, red and gold color pallette. This area consists generally of flatter grassland, with some rolling hills.
- South: The southern segment has flowers that are primarily purple and blue, but also have red, pink and gold/yellow features.
The region also includes the Sunken Astral Body, a large crater with a lake at the bottom, containing a stone island riddled with smaller craters. The Akhlo'Rohman landscape features bluffs and rocks with vividly-colored terracotta, mostly dark pink and red, but also with some stripes of yellow, blue and green.
The city of Dusps is located atop a colorful hill in southern Akhlo'Rohma, along with the small village of Marahza to the north, on the south banks of the Resting River.
History¶
The city-state of Ancehl, on the west coast of Akhlo'Rohma, decided not to affiliate themselves with either side during the Deity War in the early Second Avihm, and subsequently grew rich in their time of peace. All of Akhlo'Rohma was eventually united under the rule of Ancehl's duke. The first school of Alchemy, Asomatous Alchemy, was created by the nobles of Ancehl.
Akhlo'Rohma was one of the first territories to be acquired by the Empire of Avsohm. It was in the mountains on the northern border of this region that a cave yielding an extraordinary amount of the mineral rehntite was found. This mining site would become integral to Avsohm's runic technology industry.
After Avsohm's fall, Ancehl reclaimed its position of power. The region was populated by an influx of Casain immigrants, seeking refuge from the Dune Wars in the west. These communities were met with discrimination, especially by the government in Ancehl, who scorned their worship of Voynahla and saw them as cursed. This led to the Dohval Civil War, in which Casains rebelled against Ancehl and burned down the city, only leaving the castle behind. The war resulted in a reformation of the government, lending a share of political power to a parliament based in Dusps (at which point the state was renamed to the Kingdom of Dusps).
The Kingdom of Dusps became a member of the Order of Insohm, and they participated in the Battle for Drehmal. This allowed the kingdom to be allotted a colony in the Ebony Veldt by Master Vahid. While the Order crumbled, and the Insohmic Council was in an incapacitated state, Akhlo'Rohma was raided by Maelmari in an event known as "Gendrik's Incursion". The Kingdom of Dusps's western territories were also reclaimed by the Empire of Maelihs.
Today, Akhlo'Rohma is among the most populated regions in Drehmal. Virtuo is the most commonly worshiped deity in the region, but worship of Voynahla is also prevalent among the local Casain communities. Vayniklah is also worshiped by a select few.
Regional Map¶
Map of Akhlo'Rohma (sold by Adventuring Merchant in Dusps):
Terminus Tower¶
The Akhlo'Rohma tower.
Akhlo'Rohma's Terminus tower is located in the southwest of the region, overgrown with giant vines. The sides of the tower and surrounding areas are guarded by hostile "Lahrs Adherents".
Coordinates: (X: 1898, Y: 161, Z: -1281)
Points of Interest¶
Ancehl Castle¶
Ancehl Castle is a large, extravagant palace atop a bluff on the west coast of Akhlo'Rohma. It serves as the home of the Duke/Duchess of Ancehl and other nobles. Outside of its walls are the small, diorite remnants of the city of Ancehl, which once existed alongside the castle. Ancehl Castle is heavily fortified and guarded. Underneath the palace are the Crypts of Akhlo'Rohma, a series of dangerous rooms and passages that were once used as a high-security prison.
Coordinates: (X: 1507, Y: 154, Z: -1963)
Dusps¶
Dusps is a large city situated on a bluff in southern Akhlo'Rohma. Its nickname is the "Painted City", referring to its diversely colored buildings and creative spirit. It houses the Duspian Parliament, a faction of the Kingdom of Dusps's government.
Coordinates: (X: 2088, Y: 111, Z: -837)
Esipelli Vineyard¶
Esipelli Vineyard is a now-abandoned but once famous vineyard, winery, restaurant and inn in southwest Akhlo'Rohma. It was named after its founder, Celiah Esipelli.
Coordinates: (X: 1647, Y: 91, Z: -1366)
Marahza¶
Marahza is a tiny village in the middle of Akhlo'Rohma, on the southern bank of the Resting River. Its buildings take a variety of shapes, and are made of birch wood, copper and stained glass. The largest building is the Temple of Bloom and Bough, which contains a devotion altar to the Aspect of Life, Vayniklah.
Coordinates: (X: 2289, Y: 75, Z: -1611)
Rehntite Cave¶
The Rehntite Cave is a vast, open cavern within the mountains to the northwest of Akhlo'Rohma. It was Avsohm's principal rehntite mine and a catalyst in the empire's technological growth. A facility patrolled by ancient, mechanical guards remains there today. This location is home to the Rehntite Plate Mail legendary chestplate.
Coordinates: (X: 1683, Y: 19, Z: -2724)
Ruins of Azaim¶
Azaim was a city in north Akhlo'Rohma that was settled by Casain migrants. It was destroyed in Gendrik's Incursion, leaving behind ruins.
Coordinates: (X: 2738, Y: 122, Z: -1960)
Sunken Astral Body¶
Located in the mountains east of Dusps, the Sunken Astral Body is a chunk of the moon of Lo'Dahr that fell onto Drehmal, forming a massive crater on impact. The mini-biome's ground consists of stone riddled with craters, and the effect of gravity here is reduced. The area is also inhabited by static, giant jellyfish-like creatures (represented by glass structures in-game).
Towards the end of the game, this site serves as the entrance to a story location, which cannot be accessed until a very specific point.
Coordinates: (X: 3204, Y: 82, Z: -1006)
End-Game Story Location
The Sunken Astral Body lies over the entrance to Azimuth Labs, a facility located beneath the Nahynaga Mountains. It served as the headquarters of Red Dawn during Avsohmic times. This is part of the end-game sequence.