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Pillars of Eternity eGuide History and Lore

Eastern Reach

The Eastern Reach is a region in the southern hemisphere, named so by Aedyran colonists. It is the part of Eora in which Pillars of Eternity takes place, an area maybe a little smaller than real-world Spain. The local cultures are roughly based on 16th century medieval technology levels, where magic and power are determined by the quality of a person’s soul. Most common folk live in rural areas and survive through subsistence agriculture and related activities (e.g., wool production).

Notable Locations

Anslog’s Compass

Named for a rocky stretch of land that theoretically resembles a sundial, this lagoon provides decent fishing for both brave Dyrwoodans and a local contingent of Xaurips. More than one ship has met its end upon the nearby reef, and debris occasionally washes ashore from the wreckage.

Defiance Bay

Capital and largest city of the Free Palatinate of Dyrwood. Located on the west coast, the port city is gateway to the riches of Eír Glanfath.

Dyrford

Small, isolated town in the Dyrwood on the bank of the Bael River.

Gilded Vale

Grain producing town northwest of Defiance Bay.

Caed Nua

A Stronghold above the Endless Paths of Od Nua.

New Heomar

A port city in the northern part of the Free Palatinate of Dyrwood.

New Yarma

City near the border to Readceras.

Mercy Vale

A village that was destroyed during the Saint’s War.

Twin Elms

Glanfath City, unique mixture of ruined architecture from an ancient civilization with a layer of Viking-inspired Glanfathan buildings.

Godhammer Citadel

St. Waidwen was apparently destroyed by a massive bomb north of this location. After this event, the citadel was renamed from Halgot Citadel to Godhammer Citadel.

White March

Mountain range northeast of Eír Glanfath.

Durgan’s Battery

Abandoned dwarven fortification high in the White March that had a large number of siege engines in it.