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'''Orlan''' is the traditional homeland of the halflings. The eastern part of the island is characterized by flat plains and wetlands, while the western end is covered in hills and semi-arid forest. The halflings have traditionally avoided living in cities, instead settling in small villages and hamlets. There is no overarching political structure beyond the village or extended family, though the barrows of ancient halfling petty kings and chieftains can be found in the hills and on crannogs among the lowland lakes and swamps. | '''Orlan''' is the traditional homeland of the [[halflings]]. The eastern part of the island is characterized by flat plains and wetlands, while the western end is covered in hills and semi-arid forest. The halflings have traditionally avoided living in cities, instead settling in small villages and hamlets. There is no overarching political structure beyond the village or extended family, though the barrows of ancient halfling petty kings and chieftains can be found in the hills and on crannogs among the lowland lakes and swamps. | ||
At the time of the companions, the minotaurs had conquered Orlan within living memory, | At the time of the companions, the [[minotaurs]] had conquered Orlan within living memory, enserfing most of the halflings. Those who resisted minotaur rule either fled in small bands to a life of hiding or brigandage in the hill, or else fled as refugees to the human principalities to the north, or across the sea to [[Port Skaug]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:02, 2 March 2021
Orlan is the traditional homeland of the halflings. The eastern part of the island is characterized by flat plains and wetlands, while the western end is covered in hills and semi-arid forest. The halflings have traditionally avoided living in cities, instead settling in small villages and hamlets. There is no overarching political structure beyond the village or extended family, though the barrows of ancient halfling petty kings and chieftains can be found in the hills and on crannogs among the lowland lakes and swamps.
At the time of the companions, the minotaurs had conquered Orlan within living memory, enserfing most of the halflings. Those who resisted minotaur rule either fled in small bands to a life of hiding or brigandage in the hill, or else fled as refugees to the human principalities to the north, or across the sea to Port Skaug.