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''''Aran'riod'''' is a small village on the border of the frozen tundra far to the north. It was discovered by Senans Le'Yuet in the year 311 AF.

Standing at the gates of Aran'riod, one can make out the trees of [[Northreach]] far to the south.  The village sits on the edge of the frozen northern tundra.  It is a long journey to reach Aran'riod, and it requires travelers to make their way through the wilderness.  The village is a harsh, cold place to live, but the inhabitants make do nonetheless.

The Yrilauwen people live a simple life in their frigid home.  They reside in communal housing, instead of individual homes.  They raise sheep and tend small vegetable gardens for food.  They also will hunt reindeer for additional meat.  The villagers train wild ponies, and other beasts as steeds, and many riders will travel a long way to visit their stables.  The villagers practice a religion that reveres the Mother, [[Sinope]], the Father, [[Callisto]], and the Creator, as well as the cycles of the moon.  They also believe in the power of the four elements, employing them frequently as religious symbolism.  The villagers name their children following a simple tradition: female names begin with A', and male names begin with O'.  It is said that the shaman  can use the powers of the moon to restore youth to the chieftess of the village.