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C Y R E (THE M O U R N L A N D )
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Destroyed at the end of the Last War, Cyre now exists
only in the hearts of the refugees scattered across
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UNDE R S I E E Khorvaire.
Before the war, Cyre was the seat of the kings and
queens of Galifar. The wealth of the kingdom flowed
through Cyre, and it was a nexus for commerce and
Although untouched by a century of war, the Winter culture. By tradition, Cyre's Princess Mishann had the
Palace suffered an attack from an unexpected quarter: the rightful claim to the throne of Galifar. Cyrans take pride
people of Breland. The so-called Swords of Liberty have
taken credit for a daring raid that left the east wing of the that they alone were in the right in the Last War, but
palace in flames. No members of the Brelish royal f a mily they unquestionably lost more to the war than any other
were in attendance during the attack. nation. As a Cyran, you stand on the moral high ground,
The Swords of Liberty call for the violent overthrow but that may offer little comfort.
of the Wynarn monarchy, demanding that all power be Cyrans like to say that their culture represented the
invested in the Brelish parliament. T h eir manifesto draws best that Galifar had to offer, which is to say a little bit of
on the speeches of Lord Ruken ir'Clarn, but Lord Ruken everything. Cyrans value diversity and versatility, both
has condemned their action. "No victory is possible when in talents and thought. Cyre couldn't match Karrnath in
Brelish fight Brelish," he said in Wroat. "But I hope King martial discipline or Aundair in the arcane arts, but the
Boranel can see that the time for change is upon us and flexibility of its forces reflected the nation's ideals.
help us navigate a peaceful transition of power before any
more innocents are hurt." Although the Sovereign Host was the dominant faith
of Cyre, the Silver Flame had a significant following.
Many survivors question their faith in the wake of the
pearances. The King's Dark Lanterns are ever vigilant Mourning, but some believe that their anguish at the
here, and newcomers who aim to misbehave tend to dis­ loss of their homeland is a divine trial, prompting them
appear quickly and without so much as a whisper. to cling to their faith more than ever.
Queen Dannel ir'Wynarn was in Metro! on the Day
AFTE M A TH OF H E LAST W A R of Mourning and is presumed dead. Her son, Prince
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Oargev ir'Wynarn, holds court in New Cyre, a massive
For Breland, the Last War was an ever-shifting tangle refugee camp set up in Breland. Some refugees support
of enemies and alliances. Breland fought Aundair, Cyre, Oargev and the dream of a restored Cyre, while others
Karrnath, and Thrane at various points of the war, as prefer to focus on the future instead of trying to reclaim
well as clashing with Darguun and Droaam. These con­ the past. As a Cyran, you should decide whether you
flicts caused many Brelish to embrace a cynical view of hold tight to your national identity, or instead consider
the world, a sense that no one can be fully trusted and yourself to be an expatriate without a nation.
that people need to look out for themselves. As a Brelish
character, you could have an axe to grind against any I N TERESTING THINGS ABOUT CYRE
of the other nations. This is balanced against a strong
belief in humanoid rights and dignity, convictions that (THE MOURNLAND)
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motivated the Brelish to shelter more Cyran refugees • Cyre was the ancestral seat of the dragon marked
than any other nation. House Cannith, the house of Making. The house main­
The major cities of Breland host significant popula­ tained arcane workshops across Cyre. Who knows
tions of refugees, both Cyrans and Brelish from villages what treasures wait in Cannith vaults for those who
lost in the war. This has increased the overall level of brave the dangers of the Mournland?
poverty and desperation and contributed to an increase • While not as flamboyant as Aundairians, Cyran
in crime. The southern cities-including Wroat and fashions involved bright colors and glamerweave
Sham-suffered relatively little damage in the war, but (see chapter 5). Some Cyrans have made a point of
northern Breland was hard hit. The city ofVathirond continuing this custom. Others wear clothing cut in
is still repairing the damage from Thrane attacks, and the Cyran style, but entirely in black; this has become
many northern villages are either recovering or have known as Mourning wear.
simply been abandoned. • Stories say communities of warforged live in the
Despite these struggles, the Brelish maintain a pos­ Mournland, including the insurgent called the Lord
itive view of their future. The heart of Breland is as of Blades.
strong as it ever was, and the citizens believe that had
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the war continued, Breland would have triumphed. CYRAN H ARACTERS
When creating a character from Cyre, consider the fol­
lowing questions:

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