The StormWalk Road

With thanks to Harold Smith's Daughters Road information

There was, upon the general instigation fo the Henotheistic Church of Otkorion, a great need to connect the two cities of Valantia and Fiesive with more than a well-worn dirt road. So, the Church built, using simple cobblestones, a road funded mainly by contributions by the Church of St. Goldentongue over a period of twelve years. When it was finished it was called the High Road and the project was generally considered a success.

However, due to general wear and use, as well sa the exceeedingly successful atacks made by hordes of trollkin sent by the Uz, meant that it had to be removed. Of course, with a more inventive leadership, they were determined to create a road that lasted. So, in 1604, the Archbishop Branfal called upon the blessings of St. Orlanth.The answer he received is famed, for the five visions that were sent to him helped solve many of the problems of that time, including the removal of the head of the Bishopric of Valantia for corruption. The answer he received for the road he put forth as a plan for consideration by the Church. The vision was audacious, rather than a simple road it was to be a piece of true architecture to mark the Saints. It was built by the only true living Hero, Calantia Masonlord and his Mason Spirits, and as was normal with Calantia's work took only a season.

The road is contructed of stone, the side stones are rimmed with metal. Every 3,220m exactly is a large 2 foot by 2 foot roadstone made of obsidian, each of which have (as the official records would have us believe) been "cut by lightning itself". The roadstones bind the Stormwalk making it impossible to damage. At the side of the main road, which is 3 caravans wide, is a smaller road raised by one metre - with a single caravan width. This road is used ceremonially by Bishops, Rune Lords and Magi.

There is also a magical road that is above the main Stormwalk amongst the clouds and can only be seen by those with spiritual sight. It is joined together by the the temples that are on the Stormwalk itself. The magical road is used by HeroQuesters and those with access to Hero Magics to use it. On certain days in the year the road is actually visible to the normal populace.

Located down the StormWalk are various Shrines of the Henotheistic Church, attended by a single acolyte of the Wizard Caste and receiving worship by passing travellers. They are located approxiametley every 30km, they are foten used as cheap waystations. For those who want some comfort, the St. Goldentongue temples are also lcoated about every 10-15km, being small hostels and inns. ALso located at the edge of the road are various small villages that have sprung up over the years by the affluent influence of the Stormwalk road, some of which center around the tmples at the wayside.