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The Geography of any country can be beautiful, dangerous, a mix of the two, or anywhere inbetween. The following describes what we see to be the Geography of Northern Misthalin split up into North, South, East and West, keeping in mind that we’re using Varrock as the center point of it all.

The North: The Northern reaches of Misthalin are vast and flat. The “badlands” of Misthalin, you will find that the land gets more dangerous as you loom closer to the lands formerly known as Forinthry. That being said, the badlands are home to the marshes of Misthalin, an area that leads many an ill-prepared adventurer to their doom. However, just past the marshlands of the North, there is a grand shipyard built just within the boundaries of Forinthry, home to Misthalin’s Naval base.

The South: The plains of the South are by far the most welcoming area in Misthalin. Fertile farm land, the South is home to the grand River Lum, allowing for easy travels and bountiful harvests. Not only a farmland, but the Southern plains are also home to ore deposits of iron, making the South a very important resource to Misthalin. Its main road runs all the way from Varrock to Lumbridge, making an excellent caravan route.

The East: The forests of Eastern Misthalin are teeming with wildlife, making it the perfect spot for hunters and lumberjacks alike. The forests of the East are home to many different varieties of trees, however it is also said that the bowels of the forests are also home to monsters as well. In addition to the Forests, there are also ancient city ruins, said to once have been the remnants of a long lost religion.

The West: The hills of the West are a sharp contrast to the rest of the flat-lands of Misthalin. As you get closer to the country’s border, you shall notice as the plains of the West begin to form hills, making for a bit more exhausting travels. However, closer into the country, the West highly resembles the South in that it follows along with the River Lum, making it perfect for farming. The King’s Road of the West leads all the way from Varrock to Falador, making it a focal point in many travelers lives.

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The North: The marshes of the North make them quite unpleasant, they are excessively moist and humid, the pinnacle of wetlands. In the wintertime, the marshes freeze over due to the harsh winters that North faces. During any other time in the year, rain is extremely common in the North.

The South: The Southern Plains of Misthalin are known for their hot summers and relatively mild winters. During the Summertime, it gets humid and rainy, the Winter time chills and always at least a bit snowy, however the Autumn and Spring time of the Plains are quite lovely, with what many consider to be the perfect temperature.

The East: The Forests of the East are oftentimes quite cold, except in the Summer time. Even in the Fall and sometimes the Spring, snowfall has been recorded. The inhabitants of the East know that the Winters are long, and have adjusted to this way of life.

The West: The West mimics the South not just in Geography, but in Climate as well. It is different from the South only in that its Winter times are much harsher, having the occasional blizzards to rival the North.

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There are many different races of the world, some of which call Misthalin their home. The races listed are the most common playable races in Misthalin. If you want to play a race not listed here, that doesn’t mean it’s forbidden to play, but if it’s a powerful race, we would ask that you talk to an admin first so we can make sure it’s fair for everyone.

Human: The most common race to Misthalin, Humans are a sort of “Jack of all Trades” of the world. They can be proficient in all areas if they really put their mind to it, yet have no skills that make them really stand out amongst the different races of Misthalin.

Elves: A very uncommon race in Misthalin, Elves hail from the far away continent of Tirannwn. They are biologically immortal, not to die of old age, but rather can only die of mortal wounds. They are usually a secretive race, with many never venturing outside of their home continent of Tirannwn. They are a race known for their proficiency in magic.

Ork: Relatives to Goblins, Orks are a much larger, stronger and smarter version of their dimwitted relatives. Looked down upon by many as the scum of society, these tusked creatures often turn to lives of violence and crime, though some of them turn themselves into prided members of the military. Orks are known for their melee combat prowess.

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There are many religions of Misthalin, some being more common than others. These are some general guidelines of what they’re all about.

Saradominism: Saradominism is, by far, the most common religious practice in Misthalin. They follow the god Saradomin, whose ideologies are of peace, wisdom, etc. They are also the most organized of all the religions, having several churches throughout Misthalin, including the Grand Cathedral in the Grand City of Varrock.

Zamorakianism: The followers of Zamorak, the god of Chaos, they believe in the philosophy of Strength through Chaos. Often times the perpetrators of terrorism in hopes of causing mass chaos, they live off the strongest survive mentality. They are considered the outlaws of society by many.

Gutixianism: The followers of sleeping god, they believe in balance and harmony. That there must be both good and evil in the world for everything to be in balance. Many of them are pacifist, and are generally considered good people.

Armadylism: Followers of the Bird god Armadyl, their main ideology is of Justice. Many great judges and lawmakers have been Armadylean.

Zarosian: Often times associated with shadow and mystery, Zaros once ruled over all of Forinthry until he was betrayed by Zamorak. Much of his history has been wiped from Gielinor by Saradominists and Zamorakians alike, leaving many to wonder what this religion truly is.

Serenism: The religion of the Elves, Seren is truly the god of peace and serenity. She calls all elves her children, and is truly the most pacifistic of all the gods.

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As far as crime goes, the biggest hotbed in Misthalin, and perhaps the whole of Gielinor would be Varrock. Many gangs throughout the city make it a very dangerous place.

The North is also a very dangerous place, as it serves as a hideout for many outlaws escaping the law. The bogs are full of areas perfect for ambushes.

The King’s Road is a highly travelled area, making it a perfect spot for bandits to assault any travelers or caravans. Those who go by the King’s Road should always keep their sword at the ready.

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The Grand City of Varrock is the largest city in Misthalin and perhaps the world, as well as profoundly large population. This leads to the large amounts of crime, poverty, and hunger in the cramped capital city of Misthalin. It is also home to what has been dubbed “The Grand Exchange”, an enormous trading center, which serves as a hub for the many, many merchants who stop in Varrock.

Another landmark of the Grand City is the Royal Palace, built in the Northernmost area of the city, the Palace is a behemoth. The palace is so grand that it can be seen from nearly anywhere in the city if you simply tilt your head up and look North.

The only rival of the Royal Palace is the Grand Cathedral of Saradomin, a massive church built in the Noble district. It serves as the home for all Saradominists of Misthalin, and before Falador came along, was the center of Saradominism as a whole.

The Golden Wolf Bank is the largest bank of Gielinor found in the Western part of the city. Originally founded by the Andon family, it is now owned by a collection of bankers as the Andon family has died out long ago.

There are four districts of the city, and they really could not be any more different from each other, giving a wild variance to the city.

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The Noble district is the North Eastern portion of the city. It is by far, the cleanest area of the city, home only to the very rich or the nobility, giving it its name, the Noble district. Crime in the Noble district is very low, especially compared to the rest of the Grand City. The biggest landmark of the Noble district is the Grand Cathedral of Saradomin.

The Merchant district calls the North Western part of the city “home.” The Merchant district serves as the center of trade of not just Varrock or Misthalin, but of all Gielinor. The Grand Exchange is its most prominent landmark, a market area that houses many merchants from all over the world as they display their wares for the world to see. The Golden Wolf Bank is also within the Merchant district.

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The Middle district is located along a strip of the middle of the city, and it serves as a sort of barrier between the Golden district and the Noble/Merchant districts. It is home to many store owners, as well as the residents of a quickly disappearing middle class.

The “Golden” district is the south area of the city. Once upon a time, it was just as grand and beautiful as the Noble district, and now it is the home to many gangs and homeless. The Golden district is truly the slums of Varrock, and is a very dangerous area to live, with crime running rampant through this area.

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