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''This article is about the village of Petra. For Queen Petra, see [[Petra (queen)]].'' | ''This article is about the village of Petra. For Queen Petra, see [[Petra (queen)]].'' | ||
'''Petra''' is a small farming community on the edge of the [[Sangre plains]] just east of [[Ashtan]]. It | '''Petra''' is a small farming community on the edge of the [[Sangre plains]] just east of [[Ashtan]]. It was ruled by [[Batlin Karrella]], who spent much of his time locked away in his keep. The Baron died suddenly of illness one day before a woman named [[Sarranda]] appeared, claiming that he had quietly married her just prior to his death. The former [[Ashtani]] aristocrat fell in league with the vampiress [[Belladona]] before draining the village resources (and life energy) in her bid to claim the centuries-empty throne of the Bastion of the North. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Inhabitants== | ==Inhabitants== | ||
Although Petra is overrun with shiftless vagrants now, the former inhabitants of Petra were primarily farmers. A few foreign traders and travellers could often be found in the local inn, although are seen recently. Notable inhabitants of the village included: | |||
*[[Aaron Corten]] | *[[Aaron Corten]] | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
The people of Petra | The people of Petra lived simple lives, working away at the fields growing crops such as wheat and corn. A few traders from other villages make their way to the town, and stay in the [[Horseshoe Inn]], the only business in town. The Petrans were ruled by Batlin Karrella, a secretive, private leader who kept himself locked away in his castle, the Sangre Keep. The Petrans were also known for their role in the Vertani conflict, when they supplied soldiers to their allies in Ashtan. | ||
==Flora and Fauna== | ==Flora and Fauna== | ||