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Post by klemp on Nov 13, 2018 21:30:35 GMT 7
"I will save you from boredom."
-Boyar Emhyr von Emre
 Illustration of Vorostokov (source: Castlevania)
Overview
Located between Misty Forest and Frozen North, Vorostokov, sometimes also called as Vostok, is an area governed by ruthless boyar, known as the Boyar Emhyr von Emre. The folks of Vostok lives in constant fear, not only from the existing Horror and monstrosity, but also from the ironfist government of Boyar Emhyr von Emre. The only ally that the folks can rely is from the House of Melbont, a caring noble family with some of the member are known as respectable Inquisitor, but even the light of hope was enshrouded by the darkness of boyar's hand who wipe down the house with accusation of spreading the Horror. Whether the accusation is true or not, it doesn't change the situation in Vostok, with people can only rely on their own hand to survive from the harsh weather and cruel hand of the boyar.
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Post by klemp on Nov 14, 2018 19:52:21 GMT 7
Boyar Emhyr von Emre
 Painting of the Boyar (source: Witcher 3)
Lord of Vorostok Domain
Residing in his huge manor on Vorostokov Mansion, Boyar Emhyr von Emre rule the domain with his absolute power. Boyar Emhyr has been ruling for as long as the Vostok's folk could remember, with unbearable tax and harsh punishment as the best description of what the people feel of Emhyr's regime. The Boyar himself is rarely showing his face to his own people, and prefer to stay in the mansion. Pleas to rid the Horror and monstrosity around Vostok is often ignored by the Boyar, even so, the answer for the pleas came in unexpected way. Boyar Emhyr accused House of Melbont as the one who spread the Horror in Vostok, thus he sent his army to slaughtered all of the Melbont's member. Without any opposition, Boyar Emhyr von Emre is once again set his eye to the people of Vorostokov.
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Post by klemp on Nov 15, 2018 18:10:24 GMT 7
Geography
 Scenery of good weather in Vorostokov (source: The Elder Scrolls V)
"Open your eyes~ The land that we know is enshrouded by cold and fog~"
-Local folk song
Located between Misty Forest and Frozen North, Vorostokov can be described as an area with enormous amount of fog in certain times, and harsh cold which torture the people. The capital of the area is sharing the same name of Vorostokov or Vostok, while in the outside of the capital, there are three major villages of Torgov, Kirinova, Voronina, and other smaller villages. Forest is the main scenery in the area, with trail road and river as landmark to guide the local people. The natural phenomenon that most people afraid is blizzard, with temperature drops drastically and limited visibility, as well as rumor that Horror and monstrosity come out and haunt the people while hiding behind the curtain of the blizzard.
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Post by klemp on Nov 16, 2018 21:41:27 GMT 7
Society
 Tavern as a place for social gathering and attracting trouble (source: Castlevania)
"This is no drill, and its not rehearsal either, the cold gaze of the people is real."
-Vostok's proverb
Lumberjack and hunter are the two common professions in the area, with forest encircling settlement, harvesting wood to be utilized for fuel, construction, and daily lives. Wild animal inside the forest also proves as fertile ground for the hunter to provide food and clothing for the people. Even so, lumberjack and hunter in Vostok are sometimes wise enough not to wander recklessly, as rumor exists of Horror and monstrosity luring them with abundant resource, consuming the greed of the people. The local activities draw the traveling merchant to gather in the safety of settlement, usually in tavern, waiting to purchase leather armor, leather coat, and timber, to be traded with daily necessities or paid in silver. The local folks are cautious enough to the visiting merchant and stranger, giving them the cold gaze as trust is not so easily obtained in Vorostokov.
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Post by klemp on Nov 20, 2018 23:14:04 GMT 7
Closing Remark
"So why don't we form an alliance for now?"
-Slavic wise words from Vostok
All of the information here regarding Vorostokov might be heard from the traveling merchant who visited the area before. Such a merchant usually boast about their experience of visiting Boyar Emhyr's domain, talking to the folks with their common proverb or song, as well as searching for potential buyer of the Vostok's goods. Whether the information is true or not, hopefully it give some kind of insight regarding Vorostokov.
And last but not least... the merchant also can be heard giving words of wisdom which is not very clear.
"Those who want to survive the harsh cold and monstrosity of the domain, should pay attention to the van Houten guide series..."
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