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The '''Lécaronian Imperials Roads''' were a system of | The '''Lécaronian Imperials Roads''' were a system of 24 roads laid out across the Lécaronian Empire, serving as the backbone of the Empire’s transport and information system. | ||
==History and Layout== | ==History and Layout== | ||
==Road System== | ==Road System== | ||
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A system of two intersecting roads, one from Éres to Dejnon, the other from Cerr to Gælasimb, overlapping between Hauron and Beledoc. Named for the x-shape of the Aribelian letter ''Assal'' (/s/). | A system of two intersecting roads, one from Éres to Dejnon, the other from Cerr to Gælasimb, overlapping between Hauron and Beledoc. Named for the x-shape of the Aribelian letter ''Assal'' (/s/). | ||
===Later Constructions=== | ===Later Constructions=== | ||
As the Empire grew, later | As the Empire grew, later rulers would complement the old road system with newer routes, partially to connect newly added provinces to the heartland of the Empire, partially to improve accessibility of areas already under Lécaronian rule. | ||
====Niom XIX Aula==== | ====Niom XIX Aula==== | ||
An umbrella term for all road constructions in Old Seligon after its conquest in 317 L.R., mostly following existing Iilish roads with little additional work required. From Mebetgar/Loskilón northward along the Sevnail, splitting north of Kirin, with a short western route leading to Kurec and a longer eastern one through the Gap of Songilec into Amasia; sometimes, the road is considered to extend all the way through Amasia to Parsan, where it meets the Niom Olgi. Smaller side connections lead to Dria, Bron, and Panaris. Named ''Aula'' ‘waters’ after the Iiles’ traditional connection with the element water. | An umbrella term for all road constructions in Old Seligon after its conquest in 317 L.R., mostly following existing Iilish roads with little additional work required. From Mebetgar/Loskilón northward along the Sevnail, splitting north of Kirin, with a short western route leading to Kurec and a longer eastern one through the Gap of Songilec into Amasia; sometimes, the road is considered to extend all the way through Amasia to Parsan, where it meets the Niom Olgi. Smaller side connections lead to Dria, Bron, and Panaris. Named ''Aula'' ‘waters’ after the Iiles’ traditional connection with the element water. | ||
====Niom XX Gëlin==== | ====Niom XX Gëlin==== | ||
From Tëlon eastward to Tansington and further into Northern Feldic territory, with several side routes reaching Fengsport, Jonsport, Allensburgh, and Timburgh. Constructed in 402/403 under emperor Dírian III along with the Niom Kôris on old Hyatti road systems to improve transport in the newly created province of Timburgh. Named ''Gëlin'' ‘by the shores’ for its location on the seaside of Timburgh, in contrast with the inland Niom Kôris. | From Tëlon eastward to Tansington and further into Northern Feldic territory, with several side routes reaching Fengsport, Jonsport, Allensburgh, and Timburgh. Constructed in 402/403 L.R. under emperor Dírian III along with the Niom Kôris on old Hyatti road systems to improve transport in the newly created province of Timburgh. Named ''Gëlin'' ‘by the shores’ for its location on the seaside of Timburgh, in contrast with the inland Niom Kôris. | ||
====Niom XXI Kôris==== | ====Niom XXI Kôris==== | ||
From Raven eastward, passing Helling and Eston and meeting the Niom Gëllin in Tansington. onstructed in 402/403 under emperor Dírian III along with the Niom Gëlin on old Hyatti road systems to improve transport in the newly created province of Timburgh. Named ''Kôris'' ‘wilderland, open land’ for its location on the inland side of Timburgh, in contrast with the seaside Niom Gëlin. | From Raven eastward, passing Helling and Eston and meeting the Niom Gëllin in Tansington. onstructed in 402/403 L.R. under emperor Dírian III along with the Niom Gëlin on old Hyatti road systems to improve transport in the newly created province of Timburgh. Named ''Kôris'' ‘wilderland, open land’ for its location on the inland side of Timburgh, in contrast with the seaside Niom Gëlin. | ||
====Niom XXII Nostim==== | ====Niom XXII Nostim==== | ||
Constructed 432 under governor William V of the Olgish Reknaya to improve the link to the more remote areas of the western Reknaya and the mountains of Mōrya on the northern side of the Reknayan main ridge, now laid claim to. Route from Dermon via Parka and Uri-Téris past the Oshal Falls, crossing the mountains at the Pass of Katna and proceeding further east to Tur Nostim, meeting Mōryan Celdic roads, and Casgan. Named ''Nostim'' ‘watcher’ for its primary purpose as a supply route for Lécaronian troops station along the Celdic border. | Constructed 432 L.R. under governor William V of the Olgish Reknaya to improve the link to the more remote areas of the western Reknaya and the mountains of Mōrya on the northern side of the Reknayan main ridge, now laid claim to. Route from Dermon via Parka and Uri-Téris past the Oshal Falls, crossing the mountains at the Pass of Katna and proceeding further east to Tur Nostim, meeting Mōryan Celdic roads, and Casgan. Named ''Nostim'' ‘watcher’ for its primary purpose as a supply route for Lécaronian troops station along the Celdic border. | ||
====Nioma XXIII Nelin==== | |||
System of three roads constructed 510‒514 L.R. under empress mother Désala to connect the far-flung eastern Seligon to the rest of her empire. The first from Spervingham eastward, crossing the gap of Urukash and further south along the western rim of Iliatar to Olksûr, the second splitting off north of Iliatar, leading east to Sildín, the third splitting off from the second and leading north into the Valley of Newessa, reaching Ǧima Yawa, Toweda, and Wida Dowa. Named ''Nioma Nelin'' ‘roads of the east’ for their crucial role in the eastward expansion of the empire. | |||
====Niom XXIV Tárakin==== | |||
Constructed hastily after the Battle of the Weeping Plains in 687 to faciliate troop movements into Atrissar during the Geranian War. Branching off the Niom Alôr at Fádá and crossing the Plain of Ortûlék westward before meeting the Niom Aran Turin at Talis. Named ''Niom Tárakin'' ‘road of war’ for its military purpose. | |||
[[Category:Lécaron]][[Category:Roads]][[Category:Unfinished Articles]] | [[Category:Lécaron]][[Category:Roads]][[Category:Unfinished Articles]] | ||