A Pictorial Guidebook to the World of Lune

© 1999 G Adamson

Valorn

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A farm in central Valorn
This sort of farm is a common sight in Valorn - stone buildings, stone fences, in hilly terrain.

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Castle bedroom
This is a typical bedroom which would be found in a castle or manor house in Valorn, including timber-beamed ceiling, tapestries, and a fire.

 

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A valley near Ivrin
This is one of the valleys near Ivrin, on the Ivrin-Pinell road (the road is visible on the right).

 

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Castle Risen
Castle Risen looms over Unêr Bay, located atop Mytra Head, near the city of Mytra. Set in the rock of the Head, it has a large defensive garrison.

 

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Lahrn Castle
This castle is located in Lahrn, on the Serena-Frix road, and serves as a waystation in addition to its formidable defensive duties.

 

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Stone Bridge
A typical stone bridge in the countryside near Jasmin in southern Valorn.

 

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Lurin Forest
This part of Lurin Forest is near the hills alongside the Lake of Dreams

 

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Crestan Monastery
Crestan Monastery, near Lomar, is both an ecclesiastical institution as well as a military establishment used by the Knights of the Valorn Empire.

 

Faerieland and Arial

 

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Frozen Tree
A common sight in Faerieland during winter months.

 

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Windermere
A view of the forest and mountains near Windermere, to the east of Faerieland.

 

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Shores of Nightsea
Near the shores of Nightsea.

 

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Mists of Moonwood
The forest of Moonwood seen through cold morning mists.

 

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Mountains
A view of the hills near the ruins of the human village of Firetop.

 

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The High Forest
Sunset over the High Forest in Arial.

 

Tainrearg

 

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Bridge near Matal
A bridge on the main road near Matal, in eastern Tainrearg.

 

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Castle Ereneth
Castle Ereneth, before it was levelled in the Arak War, stood high above the surrounding countryside, to the east of Istari.

 

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Country Lane
A country lane, frequently used by wagons and carts, near Finla in southern Tainrearg.

 

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Farmhouse
A farmhouse near Miren in southern Tainrearg. Part of the river Miren Waters is in the foreground.

 

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White Hills
Tainrearg near the White Hills.

 

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White Hills
Another view of the White Hills.

 

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Castle near Teomar
A noble's castle near Teomar, north of Istari.

 

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Seat of Deepsnow
The Seat of the Order of Deepsnow was once a mighty and beautiful fortress, as seen above, but has now been razed by King Devar Anguin.

 

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Tremar Stronghold
Tremar Stronghold stands at the centre of Tremar, where for generations it has served as protector of the city.

 

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Mylar-Laststop Road
The Mylar-Laststop Road, in the hills of eastern Tainrearg. Beyond Laststop, the road becomes Northpass, winding its way to Allemaren.

 

Southern Principalities

 

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Granmark Citadel
Granmark Citadel acts a fortress and waystation in the broken hills along the Caul-Gluwinn Road. It was severely damaged by Tainrearg forces during the Tainrearg/White Empire war.

 

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Plains of the Southern Principalities
Some of the plains of the Southern Principalities near Lortnar.

 

Khosala

 

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Khosala
A typical view of the desert terrain of Khosala.

 

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Eastern Khosala
Broken hills in eastern Khosala.

 

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Stronghold
A typical stronghold in Eastern Khosala.

 

Niflheim

 

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Darkwood in summer
The forest of Darkwood near Finch, in summer.

 

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Darkwood in winter
The forest of Darkwood near Finch, in winter.

 

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Tunnel
A natural tunnel near Zealia.

 

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Gallows Castle
Gallows Castle, on Gallows Pass near Valinor, guards the way into Niflheim.

 

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Western Niflheim
Mountains in the west of Niflheim.

 

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Darkwood by dawn
Darkwood in the purple light of dawn.

 

Romen

 

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A loch
One of the many lochs in Romen.

 

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Ancient fort
One of the many ancient Dwarvish forts in Romen.

 

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Northern castle
One of the rugged castles in the north of Romen.

 

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Mountains near Obarn
A view of the snow-capped peaks seen from Obarn.

 

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Mountains near Kamil
A view of the mountains from Kamil.

 

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Loch Crail
Loch Crail, in south-east Romen.

 

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Southern Romen
A view of Loch Rodri, near Inverrodri.

 

Allemaren

 

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Manor castle
One of the many manor-style castles in Allemaren, this one near Tarenne.

 

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Lake Enn
A view of Lake Enn from the water side.

 

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Mountains
A view of the mountains to the west of Allemaren.

 

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Wildflowers
Parts of Allemaren are renowned for their beauty.

 

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Maraglaad Castle
Maraglaad Castle lies on North Pass, protecting the route into Allemaren.

 

Gaunt and Yondelle

 

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Manor house
A manor house near Achanalt, deserted during the Aelin invasion.

 

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Farm
A farm and inn near Galashiels.

 

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Fort
A fort in Yondelle, ruined during one of the many wars in the area.

 

The Ancient Jungle

 

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Jungle
Northern part of the Ancient Jungle.

 

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West of the Jungle
The western part of the Ancient Jungle.

Mereth and the Spine

 

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Entering Mereth
Entering Mereth from Southpass, the traveller can see how green and fertile the lands are.

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Hills of Mereth
Bush-covered hills to the south of Mereth.

 

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Shores
The still waters on one of Mereth's shores.

 

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Southpass
A view of one of the narrow parts of Southpass.

 

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South-eastern Spine
Hills in the south-eastern parts of the Spine.

 

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Canyons of the Spine
Some of the canyons in the southern part of the Spine.