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-J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Fellowship of the Ring".</blockquote> |
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'''Bree-land''' was a region of [[Eriador]] located between the [[Midgewater Marshes]] and the [[Barrow-downs]]. |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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Bree-land is a small inhabited region like an island in the midst of empty lands. Travelers of many races pass through the area since it contains the two most important thoroughfares in [[Eriador]]. The village of [[Bree]] stands at the crossroads of the Great East Road and the North Road, also called the [[Greenway]] since it is seldom used and grass-grown. Nearby are the villages of [[Staddle]], [[Combe]], and [[Archet]]. To the west lies [[Buckland]], a [[Hobbit]] colony just outside the proper borders of the Shire which sits on a narrow strip of land along [[Brandywine River]]. Between the Shire and Bree is the dark, dangerous [[Old Forest]], which was fenced off long ago by the Bucklanders with a great hedge called the [[High Hay]]. Northeast of Bree is the [[Chetwood Forest]] and the treacherous [[Midgewater Marshes]].To the south are the sinister [[Barrow-downs]], where fog rises over the broken stone rings of forgotten burial sites. |
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Bree-land was a lowland area with a hill and a small [[Chetwood|forested]] area in its northeastern part. The climate was moderate with warm and moist prevailing winds from the [[Belegaer|Sea]]. The prevailing language of the land, as far as is known, was [[Westron]]. |
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Bree-land was about twenty-five miles in diameter. Normally it could be approached via the [[Great East Road]] coming out of the [[Shire]] in the west, and from the [[Greenway]] from north or south. |
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The township of [[Bree]] lay within this land. Other villages were [[Combe]], [[Staddle]], and [[Archet]], home to a mixed population of both [[Men]] and [[Hobbits]]. |
The township of [[Bree]] lay within this land. Other villages were [[Combe]], [[Staddle]], and [[Archet]], home to a mixed population of both [[Men]] and [[Hobbits]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The area was settled in the |
The area was settled in the Second Age by Men from Dunland. Surviving the wars and chaos of that time, it became part of the kingdoms of Arnor then Arthedain and then maintained a certain independence under the secret protection of the [[Rangers of the North]]. After the War of the Ring, Bree-land became part of the Reunited Kingdom and presumably prospered well into the Fourth Age. |
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== Settlements == |
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Bree-Land has several settlements, most are located in the center of the region and are inhabited Men and Hobbits predominantly. |
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===Archet=== |
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''<sup>See: [https://echoes.miraheze.org/wiki/Bree-land#Maps Map of Archet]</sup>'' |
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Just North of Bree, [[Archet]] rests on the Western edge of the [[Chetwood]].This peaceful village has oft been considered one of the most peaceful areas in Eriador until recently. |
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===Bree=== |
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''<sup>See: [https://echoes.miraheze.org/wiki/Bree-land#Maps Map of Bree]</sup>'' |
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[[Bree]] or Bree-Town is the Capital city of the Bree-Land. All races are ushered to Bree upon completion of their starter areas. A crafting and social hub, Bree is veritable hive of activity. Don't forget to visit the [[Prancing Pony]] and taste the finest ale in the North. |
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===Buckland=== |
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[[Buckland]] is the ancestral home of the [[Brandybuck]] hobbits. Located just south of the [[Brandywine bridge]] on the Eastern shore of the [[Brandywine river]]. [[Brandy Hall]] is atop and within Buck Hill on the Southern end of Buckland and is home to an expansive library. |
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===Combe=== |
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[[Combe]] is just outside Bree's Northeastern gate and sits in a valley between Bree and Archet. Home to the [[Combe and Wattle Inn]] and the [[Combe Crafting Hall]], there is always opportunities for new adventurers passing through Combe. |
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===Staddle=== |
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South of Combe and East of Bree is the market village of [[Staddle]]. The many Hobbit farms of the Staddle supply Bree with fresh produce and are always in need of adventurers willing to help. |
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== Areas == |
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Their are many areas worthy of visiting in the forests and hills of Bree-Land |
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=== Andrath === |
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The Vale of [[Andrath]] encloses around the [[Greenway]] just out of sight of [[Bree]] in the Southern hills. |
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=== Brandy Hills === |
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These hills stretch from the [[Brandywine]] to the [[Southern Bree-Fields]], and are dotted with small ruins. If you are looking for good boar or bear hunting look no further. |
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=== Barrow Downs === |
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In the South bordering the [[Old Forest]], lie the [[Barrow Downs]]. These mounds are the ancient burial grounds of the [[Cardolan|Cardolans]]. |
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==== Northern Barrow Downs ==== |
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The northern half of the barrows contain several tombs rumored to be rife with treasure. |
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==== Southern Barrow Downs ==== |
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The southern barrows contain larger and more prominent tombs, but sickly smells and ghastly noises emanate from those areas. |
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=== Chetwood North === |
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A good area for lumber and often a site for residents of [[Combe]] to forage, until the recent [[Blackwold Brigands]] moved in and began threatening the safety of [[Archet]] and Combe. |
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=== Chetwood South === |
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Directly south of [[Staddle]] across the [[Great East Road]] this small wood holds some mysterious locations and ruins. |
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=== Eastern Bree-Fields === |
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These fields make for good pasture land on the southern shore of [[Nen Harn]], but recently livestock has been going missing from the farther fields. |
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=== Midgewater Marsh === |
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This expanse of fetid swamp reaches from Staddle to the [[Weather Hills]]. Ruins can be seen out in depths of the marsh, and recently goblins have moved down using the swamp as cover to raid the Great East Road from. |
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=== Northern Bree-Fields === |
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The North-South Road, leading from Bree to [[Trestlebridge]] has long been watched by the Rangers, ensuring this vital trade route stays open. |
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=== Old Forest === |
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This oppressive tangle of trees stretches from the Barrow Downs to the [[Brandywine]], a seemingly labyrinthine forest of ancient oaks. |
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=== Southern Bree-Fields === |
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This rich farmland stretches along the Great East Road, but recently the farms and estates have been ravaged by brigands and outlaws. |
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=== Weather Hills === |
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Forming the eastern border of Bree-land the Weather Hills reach further into the [[Lone Lands]], encircling [[Weathertop|Amon Sul]]. |
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== Landmarks == |
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''<sup>See: [[Bree-land Landmarks]]</sup>'' |
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== Housing == |
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''<sup>See: [[Housing]]</sup>'' |
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== Instances == |
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== Maps == |
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[[File:Bree-Land.png|frameless|500x500px]][[File:Map of Archet (pre instance).png|frameless|500x500px]] [[File:Map of Bree.png|frameless|500x500px]] [[File:Map of the Bree-Land Homesteads.png|frameless|500x500px]] |
Revision as of 02:59, 3 June 2023
Level | 1-20 |
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Faction | Men of Bree |
Quests | Bree-land Quests |
Deeds | Bree-land Deeds |
Resources | Tier 1-2 |
But in the wild lands beyond Bree, there were mysterious wanderers…Strange as News from Bree was still a saying in the Eastfarthing… -J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Fellowship of the Ring".
Description
Bree-land is a small inhabited region like an island in the midst of empty lands. Travelers of many races pass through the area since it contains the two most important thoroughfares in Eriador. The village of Bree stands at the crossroads of the Great East Road and the North Road, also called the Greenway since it is seldom used and grass-grown. Nearby are the villages of Staddle, Combe, and Archet. To the west lies Buckland, a Hobbit colony just outside the proper borders of the Shire which sits on a narrow strip of land along Brandywine River. Between the Shire and Bree is the dark, dangerous Old Forest, which was fenced off long ago by the Bucklanders with a great hedge called the High Hay. Northeast of Bree is the Chetwood Forest and the treacherous Midgewater Marshes.To the south are the sinister Barrow-downs, where fog rises over the broken stone rings of forgotten burial sites.
The township of Bree lay within this land. Other villages were Combe, Staddle, and Archet, home to a mixed population of both Men and Hobbits.
History
The area was settled in the Second Age by Men from Dunland. Surviving the wars and chaos of that time, it became part of the kingdoms of Arnor then Arthedain and then maintained a certain independence under the secret protection of the Rangers of the North. After the War of the Ring, Bree-land became part of the Reunited Kingdom and presumably prospered well into the Fourth Age.
Settlements
Bree-Land has several settlements, most are located in the center of the region and are inhabited Men and Hobbits predominantly.
Archet
See: Map of Archet
Just North of Bree, Archet rests on the Western edge of the Chetwood.This peaceful village has oft been considered one of the most peaceful areas in Eriador until recently.
Bree
See: Map of Bree
Bree or Bree-Town is the Capital city of the Bree-Land. All races are ushered to Bree upon completion of their starter areas. A crafting and social hub, Bree is veritable hive of activity. Don't forget to visit the Prancing Pony and taste the finest ale in the North.
Buckland
Buckland is the ancestral home of the Brandybuck hobbits. Located just south of the Brandywine bridge on the Eastern shore of the Brandywine river. Brandy Hall is atop and within Buck Hill on the Southern end of Buckland and is home to an expansive library.
Combe
Combe is just outside Bree's Northeastern gate and sits in a valley between Bree and Archet. Home to the Combe and Wattle Inn and the Combe Crafting Hall, there is always opportunities for new adventurers passing through Combe.
Staddle
South of Combe and East of Bree is the market village of Staddle. The many Hobbit farms of the Staddle supply Bree with fresh produce and are always in need of adventurers willing to help.
Areas
Their are many areas worthy of visiting in the forests and hills of Bree-Land
Andrath
The Vale of Andrath encloses around the Greenway just out of sight of Bree in the Southern hills.
Brandy Hills
These hills stretch from the Brandywine to the Southern Bree-Fields, and are dotted with small ruins. If you are looking for good boar or bear hunting look no further.
Barrow Downs
In the South bordering the Old Forest, lie the Barrow Downs. These mounds are the ancient burial grounds of the Cardolans.
Northern Barrow Downs
The northern half of the barrows contain several tombs rumored to be rife with treasure.
Southern Barrow Downs
The southern barrows contain larger and more prominent tombs, but sickly smells and ghastly noises emanate from those areas.
Chetwood North
A good area for lumber and often a site for residents of Combe to forage, until the recent Blackwold Brigands moved in and began threatening the safety of Archet and Combe.
Chetwood South
Directly south of Staddle across the Great East Road this small wood holds some mysterious locations and ruins.
Eastern Bree-Fields
These fields make for good pasture land on the southern shore of Nen Harn, but recently livestock has been going missing from the farther fields.
Midgewater Marsh
This expanse of fetid swamp reaches from Staddle to the Weather Hills. Ruins can be seen out in depths of the marsh, and recently goblins have moved down using the swamp as cover to raid the Great East Road from.
Northern Bree-Fields
The North-South Road, leading from Bree to Trestlebridge has long been watched by the Rangers, ensuring this vital trade route stays open.
Old Forest
This oppressive tangle of trees stretches from the Barrow Downs to the Brandywine, a seemingly labyrinthine forest of ancient oaks.
Southern Bree-Fields
This rich farmland stretches along the Great East Road, but recently the farms and estates have been ravaged by brigands and outlaws.
Weather Hills
Forming the eastern border of Bree-land the Weather Hills reach further into the Lone Lands, encircling Amon Sul.
Landmarks
See: Bree-land Landmarks
Housing
See: Housing