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==Road System== | ==Road System== | ||
===Niom I Alôr=== | ===Initial Construction Phase=== | ||
The first ‘imperial’ roads were built by the third emperor, Eldebrin I, between 92 and 135 L.R., mostly on existing road systems in the seven original provinces of Lécaron, Belkondíl, Geran, the Olgish Reknaya, Ukkar, Olgish Seligon, Armundia, and the North-Western Colonies. Intended to strengthen the coherence of his empire, Eldebrin’s road system proved crucial to the success of the early emperors in consolidating their power over the young empire and was part of the origin for this epithet Ginetar ‘the constructor’. | |||
====Niom I Alôr==== | |||
Along the old [[Cëlac Road]], from Gëlenem via Soskilón to Lágon, following the course of the Cëlac. Later extended southward to Mor Nostim and Corbin and northward to incorporate the Black Road to Dermon. Named ''Niom Alôr'' ‘old road’ for its history, dating back to at least the early Bronze Age. | Along the old [[Cëlac Road]], from Gëlenem via Soskilón to Lágon, following the course of the Cëlac. Later extended southward to Mor Nostim and Corbin and northward to incorporate the Black Road to Dermon. Named ''Niom Alôr'' ‘old road’ for its history, dating back to at least the early Bronze Age. | ||
===Niom II Sidrin=== | ====Niom II Sidrin==== | ||
Splitting off the Niom Alôr at Tinnas, leading eastward along the southern rim of the Edhennín and meeting the Niom Grálin at Iliston. Named ''Sidrin'' ‘wavy’ for its broadly meandering shape through the unsteady hills of southern Gërrun. | Splitting off the Niom Alôr at Tinnas, leading eastward along the southern rim of the Edhennín and meeting the Niom Grálin at Iliston. Named ''Sidrin'' ‘wavy’ for its broadly meandering shape through the unsteady hills of southern Gërrun. | ||
===Niom III Aran=== | ====Niom III Aran==== | ||
From Eres by the Harking Hills north to Narn Aran, there splitting into an eastern route, '''Aran Nelin''', crossing the Olgish Highlands to Soskilón, and a northern route, '''Aran Turin''', to Talis and Belkison. Named ''Aran'' ‘crossroads’ for both its inclusion of the city of Narn Aran and the literal splitting of the route into two parts. | From Eres by the Harking Hills north to Narn Aran, there splitting into an eastern route, '''Aran Nelin''', crossing the Olgish Highlands to Soskilón, and a northern route, '''Aran Turin''', to Talis and Belkison. Named ''Aran'' ‘crossroads’ for both its inclusion of the city of Narn Aran and the literal splitting of the route into two parts. | ||
===Niom IV Grálin=== | ====Niom IV Grálin==== | ||
Splitting off the Niom Alôr in the Rouningwood south of the Jeskíl-Sröjk, leading past the Rally Idle to Singrall and meeting the Niom Sidrin in Iliston. Named ''Grálin'' for its inclusion of Singrall (Olg. ''Senongrál'') | Splitting off the Niom Alôr in the Rouningwood south of the Jeskíl-Sröjk, leading past the Rally Idle to Singrall and meeting the Niom Sidrin in Iliston. Named ''Grálin'' for its inclusion of Singrall (Olg. ''Senongrál'') | ||
===Niom V Hajar=== | ====Niom V Hajar==== | ||
From Belkison north past Darinsford, Cas Dárin, Ahtar, Bernab, and Unrír to Antarea, notably excluding the Ford of Unrír. Named ''Hajar'' for its location in the Hajalad region of Geran (meaning ‘wealthy coast’ or ‘emminent coast’), partially teasing the local burghers by denominating it as ''hajar'' ‘more emminent’, implying pre-Lécaronian roads had been of low quality. | From Belkison north past Darinsford, Cas Dárin, Ahtar, Bernab, and Unrír to Antarea, notably excluding the Ford of Unrír. Named ''Hajar'' for its location in the Hajalad region of Geran (meaning ‘wealthy coast’ or ‘emminent coast’), partially teasing the local burghers by denominating it as ''hajar'' ‘more emminent’, implying pre-Lécaronian roads had been of low quality. | ||
===Niom VI Bálin=== | ====Niom VI Bálin==== | ||
Eastward from Bernab, through the Gap of Hajalad at Invarydd and along the Five Ring Cities of Geran to Kalpattu, with a short side branch south of Aeros connecting it to the Niom Alôr in Dermon. Named ''Niom Bálin'' ‘moon road’ for its crescent shape. | Eastward from Bernab, through the Gap of Hajalad at Invarydd and along the Five Ring Cities of Geran to Kalpattu, with a short side branch south of Aeros connecting it to the Niom Alôr in Dermon. Named ''Niom Bálin'' ‘moon road’ for its crescent shape. | ||
===Niom VII Dejnar=== | ====Niom VII Dejnar==== | ||
Connecting Lágon and Mindeló via Lenkwele, later amended with a second road southward from Lenkwele to Stratton, Charlesford, and Oldhill. Named ''Dejnar'' ‘golden’ for its route to Mindeló, a city renowned for its gold mines. | Connecting Lágon and Mindeló via Lenkwele, later amended with a second road southward from Lenkwele to Stratton, Charlesford, and Oldhill. Named ''Dejnar'' ‘golden’ for its route to Mindeló, a city renowned for its gold mines. | ||
===Niom VIII Kámel=== | ====Niom VIII Kámel==== | ||
A short and low-trafficable stretch of road connecting Dermon and Mindeló via the Pass of Wat. Named ''Kámel'' ‘waste’ for its traversing the mostly barren landscape above the Desert of Wat. | A short and low-trafficable stretch of road connecting Dermon and Mindeló via the Pass of Wat. Named ''Kámel'' ‘waste’ for its traversing the mostly barren landscape above the Desert of Wat. | ||
===Niom IX Seligonin=== | ====Niom IX Seligonin==== | ||
Connecting to Iilish roads in Amasia, leading south from Iilmildarn via Ramsborough, Mestingham, Carrborough and Mt. Kalash to Urwín and Tinaris. Named ''Seligonin'' ‘Seligonian’ for its crossing the entirety of western Seligon. | Connecting to Iilish roads in Amasia, leading south from Iilmildarn via Ramsborough, Mestingham, Carrborough and Mt. Kalash to Urwín and Tinaris. Named ''Seligonin'' ‘Seligonian’ for its crossing the entirety of western Seligon. | ||
===Niom X Armundi=== | ====Niom X Armundi==== | ||
From Serdon north via Spervingham and Mansborough to Akesh. Later extended northward to Raven and Tëlon, with sideward connections to the Niom Seligonin at Nikida, Dannach and Lukoka, Canheloc, and Carandol. Named ''Armundi'' ‘Armundians’ for its location in the Armundic Valley. | From Serdon north via Spervingham and Mansborough to Akesh. Later extended northward to Raven and Tëlon, with sideward connections to the Niom Seligonin at Nikida, Dannach and Lukoka, Canheloc, and Carandol. Named ''Armundi'' ‘Armundians’ for its location in the Armundic Valley. | ||
===Niom XI | ====Niom XI | ||
[[Category:Lécaron]][[Category:Unfinished Articles]] | [[Category:Lécaron]][[Category:Unfinished Articles]] | ||
Revision as of 17:01, 8 July 2022
The Lécaronian Imperials Roads were a system of
History
Road System
Initial Construction Phase
The first ‘imperial’ roads were built by the third emperor, Eldebrin I, between 92 and 135 L.R., mostly on existing road systems in the seven original provinces of Lécaron, Belkondíl, Geran, the Olgish Reknaya, Ukkar, Olgish Seligon, Armundia, and the North-Western Colonies. Intended to strengthen the coherence of his empire, Eldebrin’s road system proved crucial to the success of the early emperors in consolidating their power over the young empire and was part of the origin for this epithet Ginetar ‘the constructor’.
Niom I Alôr
Along the old Cëlac Road, from Gëlenem via Soskilón to Lágon, following the course of the Cëlac. Later extended southward to Mor Nostim and Corbin and northward to incorporate the Black Road to Dermon. Named Niom Alôr ‘old road’ for its history, dating back to at least the early Bronze Age.
Niom II Sidrin
Splitting off the Niom Alôr at Tinnas, leading eastward along the southern rim of the Edhennín and meeting the Niom Grálin at Iliston. Named Sidrin ‘wavy’ for its broadly meandering shape through the unsteady hills of southern Gërrun.
Niom III Aran
From Eres by the Harking Hills north to Narn Aran, there splitting into an eastern route, Aran Nelin, crossing the Olgish Highlands to Soskilón, and a northern route, Aran Turin, to Talis and Belkison. Named Aran ‘crossroads’ for both its inclusion of the city of Narn Aran and the literal splitting of the route into two parts.
Niom IV Grálin
Splitting off the Niom Alôr in the Rouningwood south of the Jeskíl-Sröjk, leading past the Rally Idle to Singrall and meeting the Niom Sidrin in Iliston. Named Grálin for its inclusion of Singrall (Olg. Senongrál)
Niom V Hajar
From Belkison north past Darinsford, Cas Dárin, Ahtar, Bernab, and Unrír to Antarea, notably excluding the Ford of Unrír. Named Hajar for its location in the Hajalad region of Geran (meaning ‘wealthy coast’ or ‘emminent coast’), partially teasing the local burghers by denominating it as hajar ‘more emminent’, implying pre-Lécaronian roads had been of low quality.
Niom VI Bálin
Eastward from Bernab, through the Gap of Hajalad at Invarydd and along the Five Ring Cities of Geran to Kalpattu, with a short side branch south of Aeros connecting it to the Niom Alôr in Dermon. Named Niom Bálin ‘moon road’ for its crescent shape.
Niom VII Dejnar
Connecting Lágon and Mindeló via Lenkwele, later amended with a second road southward from Lenkwele to Stratton, Charlesford, and Oldhill. Named Dejnar ‘golden’ for its route to Mindeló, a city renowned for its gold mines.
Niom VIII Kámel
A short and low-trafficable stretch of road connecting Dermon and Mindeló via the Pass of Wat. Named Kámel ‘waste’ for its traversing the mostly barren landscape above the Desert of Wat.
Niom IX Seligonin
Connecting to Iilish roads in Amasia, leading south from Iilmildarn via Ramsborough, Mestingham, Carrborough and Mt. Kalash to Urwín and Tinaris. Named Seligonin ‘Seligonian’ for its crossing the entirety of western Seligon.
Niom X Armundi
From Serdon north via Spervingham and Mansborough to Akesh. Later extended northward to Raven and Tëlon, with sideward connections to the Niom Seligonin at Nikida, Dannach and Lukoka, Canheloc, and Carandol. Named Armundi ‘Armundians’ for its location in the Armundic Valley. ====Niom XI