Welcome to Terrvigne, that beautiful land of wine and progress! Come visit the famous lands of benevolent King Armene II and his talented Dandan wife Janta! Terrvigne has much to offer the discerning noble tourist. We’re the forerunners of science, medicine and engineering. We boast many musical performances and museums for the culturally-minded, with orchestral recitals and displays at our world-famous Palace Court! Take a leisurely sail along our many rivers, or take one of our world-famous ferries, perfectly safe 64% of the time! Take a stroll down the square of one of our ground-breaking universities, take a lesson in our newest development, the Danse Cantile, or just sample one of our many award-winning wines at one of our award-winning vineyards!
And as always, we guarantee…
No Magic!
Wary of wielders? Skittish of spellcasters? After nearly a millennia of oppression and magical wars, Terrvigne has completely severed its ties with the oppressive and greedy Mistaggio, and can boast a country that has been magic-free for more than 500 years! Come wander our vineyards in utter safety! Tour our seasides free of magical intervention! There is absolutely zero magic in Terrvigne. No magic anywhere! None at all! Not even in Grenalle!
With ten provinces to choose from, there’s something for everyone! Take a look below to see which is right for you.
The connoisseur’s red, Carmenaire is full-bodied and zingy. Enjoy with roasted meats and game, flame-licked fruits and the spicy delicacies from Harte, the absolute latest craze among the street vendors in Ferrac and Galentia! Wines of note include the Royal Delight, a delicately-spicy wine with notes of cherry, strawberry, and black pepper. The most famous vineyard in all of Terrvigne, stretching out across hundreds of teres, it is truly a sight to see! Other wines of note include the Duc’s Own, an old-world classic with notes of jam, prune, and peat, and the Foyen Special, with smooth fruitiness and just a touch of spice.
The capital city of Galentia, one of the most ancient and beautiful in all our country, deserves a section all on its own! For a fee, the upper-noble visitor can tour parts of the palace and its incredible gardens! In the evenings, visit the teeming city streets with weekly markets and delightful street food. During the day, take a stroll to the Clockwatcher’s Square, in the very center of the city, with its magnificent clock and famous statues of all monarchs who have ever reigned!* It’s rumored even King Armene himself favors a leisurely stroll through these historical gardens. A curious noble could spend a week—nay, a month—getting to know this fabulous city!
Equally as large and almost as old, Ferrac, with its more traditional architectural, stately streets, and the Museum of Caelthelan Artifacts, is also worth a visit. For a more pastoral experience, the Moyennes Region of Carmenaire is famous for its beautiful landscapes, Carmenian Cyprus-lined vineyards, and its weather— always perfectly appropriate for the season, from crisp winters with the occasional flurry, to rainy, flower-filled springs!
From there, take a ferry north to the Corné Provinche, where four of our provinces meet in a single place! Javet’s famous waterfall is worth a visit, especially in the heat of summer, and for those lovers of the arts, a traipse over to Talles to visit the many art museums and demonstrations is a can’t-miss experience!
*Except Frederic the Flatulent, who we prefer not to commemorate.
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Varying in flavor depending on region, good Merillianacs are full-bodied reds with lots of personality! Sample the drier, spicer northern Merillianacs, or the smoother, fruiter vintages of the south. Wines of note include the Delight of Delvine, a blend of deep chocolate, raspberry and pepper, and the Duc’s Own, a fruitier vintage of cherry, boysenberry and espresso.
Merillianac borders Dus and Delizare on the eastern side. The border is strictly controlled, though legal visitors can come and go at all checkpoints! We welcome all, though would like to mention that any attempt at bringing a contracted wielder through the border will result in the destruction of your visa.
Your first stop may be the city of Galeia. Sitting atop a hill and heavily walled, it has been attacked more than any other city in Terrvigne, though its fortresses have only been broken once in the last four centuries! The major border checkpoint when traveling to either Dus or Delizare, this city is teeming with ex-patriots from both countries, and flaunts a very diverse and lively atmosphere within its mirrored walls. But the wrongdoer beware—nobody can enter or circumvent this city by stealth!
Or visit the famous town of Delvine, at the very edge of the Berdelle mountains. Sharing a border with Grenalle, and the great Bay of Delvine, this port town is bustling with history and northern beauty. Walk along the beach and view the famous nautical wildlife*, sup on the delights of the sea, and relax in an atmosphere different than anywhere else in Terrvigne! Its neighboring sea towns are also worth a look!
Cresque, the capital, is one of the oldest cities in the country. Built up a sprawling hill, once can walk from the gated entrance to the city all the way up to the Duc’s palace! Next to the palace are the National Barracks, which you can tour. Hear the cannons fire for miles, and watch the troops perform choreographed drills for the public! With its many public taverns and liethe halls, Cresque is a lively and varied city worth the ferry ride north!
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Known for its versatility, a good Auvernée is the perfect complement to any meal! Sample the many different varietals of this much-loved wine as you meander your way by ferry though the seven River Cities! Surrounded by Auvernée’s beautiful forests, this journey is both famous and delightful!* Start at the top of the Sudeau river and make your way down, from Auneligne to Boushe. Wines of note include the Duc’s Own, a medium-bodied Auvernée with soft hints of black cherry and just a hint of smoke, and the Pride of Ylles, a lighter-bodied red with notes of sweet strawberry and black pepper.
Auvernée’s hunting on its own is worth a visit to this delightful province! Depending on the season, one could make good sport with gristes, stag, pheasant, and many others! Visitors are encouraged to hire a licensed Auvernian guide for any hunting excursions. Prefer to stay on the other side of the supper plate? Experience the delights of the Auvernian hunting seasons by visiting any of its beautiful, river-front lodges!
Known for its virtually-unbreakable nature, Auvernian ceramics are well-loved throughout the world! Be sure to visit the incredible Muscquée d’Eramiques museum in Xerel, home to the largest collection of Auvernian ceramics in the world, with displays from ancient times to present day! Don’t forget to visit the delightful gift shop and bring a little bit of Terrvigne home with you!
And last, but certainly not least, the Provincial capital of Mesques boasts wonderful gardens, riverfront views, and a bustling port filled with many different delights from all over the world! Well worth a visit, this capital city is one of the oldest in Terrvigne, and the Duc’s palace one of the most ancient buildings in the entire country.
*Road travel through Auvernian forests not recommended.
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Rich, smooth and almost purple, a Bourresque is the most versatile drinking wine available out of Terrvigne! With an elegant, slightly-dry finish, this oak-aged red has many different styles and regional variances. Wines of note include the Duc’s Own, a delicious vintage with notes of black currant and clove, the Delight of Soliennia, with notes of raspberry and rose, and the Magnificence of Mouide, with its quirky notes of vanilla, black cherry, and green bell pepper.
With its ornate palaces and mild weather, Bourresque is a destination of fantastical proportions! Come visit the capital of Ouette, famous for its elegant society and charming views! Known as Galentia’s sibling city, Ouette is almost equal in noblesse and grandeur. Climb the Capital Terrace on a clear day, and wave at your Carmenian counterparts across the Bay of Selasces. At the University of Bourresque, take a casual course from one of its world-famous dancing societies, and stroll along the ornately landscaped promenades!
Travel south to the beautiful city of Soliennia, located at the base of the river Sudée. Rumored to be the sunniest city in Terrvigne, Soliennia is a beautiful and lush landscape of vineyards and gardens full of plants and flowers not found anywhere but in the southern provinces! Attend the Festival of the Sun in Moithetine, bedecked in mirrored jewelry,* and prepare to be dazzled!
Visit the twin towns of Mouide and Mouaide, on opposite tributaries of the Sudée. Both equal in culture and the arts, they often try to out-dazzle each other on a regular basis! Famous for their increasingly elaborate festivals, every year each town tries to take it up a step higher than the last. Attend one of their famous liethe-offs, where accomplished musicians compete against each other for prizes! They also have frequent Baquiste tournaments**, often alternating between courts in Mouide and courts in Mouaide, that are highly competitive.
*Protective eyewear recommended. Sun Spectacles may be purchased in most shops in Soliennia.
**We advise wearing neutral colors, or using extreme bodily caution when attending an event wearing one city’s colors in the other.
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The rarest of wines, Cyrameuse makes the world’s favorite white! Oaky, rich, and timeless, a good Cyrameuse is truly a delight to the taste buds, for those able to procure a bottle! Wines of note include the University’s Choice, a truly robust, oaky Cyrameuse with hints of fig and amber, and the Duc’s Own, which is world-renown for its versatility and fruitiness.
If you are unable to get your hands on a fine Cyrameuse, consider sampling the other delights of Terrvigne’s newest Province! Visit the bustling, metropolitan island of Cyrameuse, with its thousand-year-old road system and famous fish markets! Take a meandering walk along the coast, or sail around the island in the Cyrameusian Feltfish sailboats! The Palace in Creeston is visible from the water, its entire eastern side covered in magnificent stained glass! Visit the western-most city of Porte, Terrvigne’s Gate to the Western Realms!
For the more erudite noble, consider visiting the island of Meusée. Visit its Square of Elders, with famous statues of all the most successful university heads, or take a visitor’s course in one of seventeen possible areas of study! This island is rich in history, knowledge, and contains the largest library in the entire country of Terrvigne!
If you’re looking to get away, visit the petite island of Belile, with its beautiful, sandy beaches and aquatic wildlife.
There is something for everyone in the wonderful province of Cyrameuse. And if you’re lucky, you may get a glimpse of our beloved Duc de Cyrameuse and his world-famous mustache!
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The world’s favorite light-bodied red, a Dordelles is an orchestra to the taste buds! Dry and delicate, this hard-to-come-by delight can be sampled all long the rocky cliffs and wooded glens of this beautiful province! Wines of note include the Duc’s Own, a bright, acidic red with notes of cherry and mushroom, and the Eskace Favorie, a heavier Dordelles oaked in barrels with a deep vanilla undertone to its notes of raspberry.
Dordelles’ famous cliffs are wonderful sight to see! We highly recommend visiting one of the coast cities during midsummer, to catch the Chautine celebrations in person! Watch the brave nobles diving off the cliffs into the blue water beyond, or, if you’re feeling adventurous, remove your bathing costume and take the dive with them!*
For the more placid tourist, visit any of Dordelles’ famous nautical towers, beacons of hope and navigation along the rocky coastline! Run by a complicated set of machines developed by our world-class engineers, these nautical towers only go dark for a single hour a day, when its operator refills the giant chamber of lamp oil in the tower’s base.
Visit the most famous tower ruins, in Calithe, where Terrvigne’s beloved poet, Felisse, spent the remainder of her life. While the tower is no longer safe for walking, there is a delightful museum to visit, and weekly readings of Felisse’s most famous works!
Further west, visit the World’s Largest Wine Barrel** in the village of Plite and sample its unique vintage, or travel to the capital of the province itself, Sevy, which is a bustling, ancient city that may not rival Ferrac or Galentia in scope, but certainly equals them in delights!
*The Ministry of Tourism and the Country of Terrvigne not responsible for accidental death, injury, or dismemberment by cliff diving. Proceed at your own risk.
**Officially the largest barrel in Terrvigne. Wine barrels outside of Terrvigne have not been measured, but since we are the largest maker and export of wine in the world, we figure this statement to be true and just.
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The perfect wine for summer, Vidurelles are light, crisp, and citrusy. We suggest you store your Vidurelle in the lowest depths of your cellar, to keep it cool in warmer months! Wines of note include the Duc’s Own, which flaunts notes of crisp green apple and grapefruit, Delizia’s Delight, a heavier vintage with notes of lime, passion fruit and wet stone, and the Elegance of Eliglise, a fruity number with notes of peach and lemongrass.
The most cosmopolitan of all the provinces, there are many places to visit in Vidurelle! Whether you’re a casual tourist or looking for something specific, each of Vidurelle’s many cities boasts something special. Visit the famous retractable-roofed vinehouses, invented 200 years ago by the Saliete family, to protect Vidurelle’s vines from the storms!* These vinehouses are unique to Vidurelle and an incredible feat of engineering!
The capital city of Aligherie radiates a casual elegance unmatched by any other city in Terrvigne. It boasts a style of architecture that marries both the Terrvignian and the Delizarian, and the city teems with life and culture, particularly in the evenings in the more fashionable parts of town. As the major port for our neighbors to the south, this city is complex, diverse, and full of life! It is a true epicenter of style and taste.
For those looking for a quieter retreat, visit the vacation communities in Nordon and Ithe. These cities—in truth, all of Vidurelle—are famous places to winter, particularly for widowed belparent-doubles. Take a stroll through the humid, oak-lined streets of the exclusive belparent-double resorts, or partake in many quiet, relaxing activities, both on the river and off.
To the west lies the bustling city of Lorenin and its famous Valley of Gardens, sprawling for teres in every direction! Visit the famous Sculpture Maze or play in a Baquiste court made exclusively of live, blooming delatzie plants!** Not only famous for its gardens, Lorenin is also the “Parent of Tunielt.” The fashionable late-afternoon practice of consuming delicately-reworked leftovers in good company is rumored to have originated here. Visit the Tunielt District after Sport, and spend a glorious afternoon traveling its many famous Tunimaisons, sampling delight after delight!
Finally, visit the southernmost tip of Terrvigne, Fulicrezi. This gorgeous city is vibrant with color: its famous Rainbow Cliffs, made of many different layers of limonstine, can be seen for vinlenths! Swim in the clear blue waters and bask in the warm sun under at any of its delightful Beaching Houses, famous for their Wine Spritzes and their spicy take on Terrvignian delicacies, roasted right on the beach!
*Storm season is Moithetine-Jaunuel. Foreigners who wish to visit during those months are required to sign a liability waiver before receiving a travel visa.
**These are mildly carnivorous.
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Varying in sweetness, a fine Saunoire is a light-bodied white perfect for your meal, from main course to dessert! Wines of note include Retourianne’s Waters, a light, crisp, semi-sweet Saunoire excellent with fish and roasted garlic, and the Duc’s Own, a sweeter vintage with notes of crisp apple and honey, perfect with your cheese and fruit!
One of the quieter provinces, Saunoire is worth the visit, nonetheless! The picturesque Saunoire Valley is indeed a delight to both your eyes and your stomach, from its spanning vineyards to the prolific farms and orchards! Stop at any of the famous riverside markets as you travel this beautiful land, and sample produce fresh from the farm!*
In the autumn, take a visit to the town of Vievet, and its seasonal apple festival! Sample the many varietals that grow in this wonderful area. You can participate in the pressing of apples for cider, and even taste the final product! Come dance with the locals in the town square, or watch the apple delight demonstration, made the same way the Caelthelans did centuries ago!
For a less pastoral activity, visit the famous spas in northern Saunoire, at the base of the beautiful Berdelle Mountains! Once a bit blasé, these spas are witnessing a rebirth in popularity, and are the place for the discerning noble to visit in the summer. Rumored by the ancients to possess mythical healing powers, their natural springs are relaxing and wonderful. Take a dip, even if the waters aren’t really magical!
Visit the capital of Rivalée, with its many ancient river mills. The largest and most famous, The Old Stone Mill, processes more than 4 tonos of flour a day! Open for tours daily, this mill is the oldest in Terrvigne still active! Other delights in Rivalée include a picturesque shopping district, and the Duc’s gardens, which are filled with flowers that bloom year round!
*Produce varies by season, at the discretion of the markets’ seigneur.
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The pride of the south, Rouvaille wine is a dry, sparkling rosé usually reserved for celebrations. Crisp, fruity, with a soft floral finish, fine Rouvailles can often be as costly as their sibling to the west, Cyrameuse, though more accessible bottles are also available! Wines of note include the Duc’s Own, a particularly effervescent vintage with notes of honey, rose, and crisp melon, and the Pride of Porte Cyr, a slightly heavier vintage with notes of lavender, strawberry, and just a hint of pink peppercorn.
A diverse, sweeping province, there is much to see in Rouvaille!
The most famous of all is colloquially known as the “Foot”: the portion of the province which dips precariously into Auvernée and Bourresque. The subject of many a ballad, both ribald and romantic, this heavily-forested area is delightful for hunting!
Travel the Lienne River west into the capital of Heloit. With the highest population of artists, playwrights, and musicians outside of Galentia, Heloit is a font of culture and sport! Visit the famous theater on Belile Avenue, where world-famous plays are performed on a weekly basis, or visit one of the many Baquiste courts to practice your bounce, or watch as the professionals prepare for the National Goblet!
Once the gateway to Cyrameuse, Porte Cyr is the second largest city in Rouvaille and a bustling, diverse port full of various markets and cultures. Tour the teeming shipyards* and take a stroll down the Avenue of Poets, full of stores selling books, writing sundries, and performance spaces. Sample any of the delights in the open air markets, or sail along the coast in one of the many pleasure skiffs available for rent!
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The most accessible of all the wines, a Grenalle is a dry rosé. It is a great stepping stone for developing a brand-new palate, and excellent for entertaining peasants and other lower classes when a finer wine would not be appreciated! Wines of note include the Marquis’ Own, which will give the drinker the least severe morning headache.
For the noble who has spent time exploring all of what the rest of our provinces have to offer, consider this, our largest, and least populous, province. Grenalle’s beauty and wilderness is uncontested throughout Terrvigne. For the adventurous, outdoorsy noble, a traipse through this wild expanse is sure to be a treat! Though the Rue de Vie has not yet been paved in these parts, there are some roads. We recommend using sturdy horses and wearing your least-best stockings. Wearing pattens is also advisable, for those frequent, rainy days!
The city of Lorresques, at the southern mountain pass, is worth a glance, with its bustling trade center and huge, iron gates that lock the entrance to Grenalle every evening. When visiting, we suggest arriving right at dawn to avoid the backup of travelers going in and out of the city.
The capital of Pélan is quaint and full of character. Perfect for those who love everything old-fashioned, its rustic taverns and tiny inns will house you from the rain and serve you a suitably adequate meal on your way to other places.
The biggest draw for Grenalle is its beautiful landscapes. The Berdelle mountain range that cradles the province offers interesting hiking opportunities, and one can mount a ferry at the very mouth of the River Vinesse and ride it all the way down to Galentia for Term.* There are numerous lakes and other rivers and things, if one is so inclined, though we can’t, for the life of us, remember all their names.
On your journey through this wild north, you may meet some very colorful local peasants. Interaction is not recommended, for they have wild ideas about their religion, but if one cannot avoid it, a few copper denez should appease them.
If one does make the hike to this vast wilderness, we would love to hear from you! We at the Ministry of Entertainment and Tourism are currently collecting testimonials to make our understanding of this old-fashioned province even more thorough!
*We recommend leaving immediately after the end of Term if you intend to arrive back to Galentia by the start of the next.
