Re: Notes on the Volsaxings

From: Ian Cooper <ian_hammond_cooper_at_R3Et0tv60OoeIJDQS3yE_oxmjtU5eR4gWStgs2Z6ArpEQqS3SoxsIMxUF>
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:36:49 -0000

Great stuff Jeff. It looks thoroughly researched.

> Queen Fererneralda of Vorda's Hill (Curtali tribe). The Curtali tribe
> were refugees from the brutal rule of Governor Vostarhendrik and
> settled the Dreven Vale seeking peace and survival. They found it in
> the shadow of Vorda Hill. The Curtali are a "peace tribe" and
> traditionally ruled by the Queen and High Priestess of Vorda's Hill.
> They number about 3000 members.

One thing that I missed when editing Dragon Pass was tying this up with the mention of the 'Kurtali' in King of Sartar:

"Argrath Voskandorasson was a thane of the Kurtali clan, and by virtue of his skills had been initiated as one of the Night Jumpers. This group regularly went into troll lands and chased them. This was considered a sport among the Night Jumpers, who were able to fly easily at night."

I'm not sure if these are the same Kurtali or different (Heortling share names the same way that we do). If so it is interesting to rationalize the Night Jumpers with the peaceful outlook of the Curtali tribe.

One for your mill Jeff.            

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