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Burskadekdar

The Bûrskadekdar Upland

An upland area noted for its hills and named for its hundred-mile-long lake, Bûrskadekdar was home to nearly a quarter million Adek-speaking people. Its ancient and diverse traditions lent it remarkable strength and stability. Bûrskadek traders, fishermen, planters, and herders formed the most resilient of eastern Middle-earth's myriad plains culture. Its well-armed warriors enjoyed an unparalleled record of martial success.

The city of Skâd was the largest city in the region. Situated on an island in the midst of Lake Bûrskadekdar, it was renowned for its twenty-five stone causeways. These wide bridges connected the walled town to an outer ring-way, which was in turn joined to the mainland by five, fifteen-mile-long, elevated roads. The five highways crossed an array of both floating- and fixed-span bridges. While the majority of the city's population lived in the walled core, over a third of the local residents resided in small hamlets along the ring-way or major causeways.

Although much smaller than Skâd, the old town of Bûrskadekdar remained an important ceremonial site. It was located in the hills of southwestern Bûrskadekdar. Like its name, the town's gold, ring-shaped emblem served the entire region. It was the symbol of Bûrskadek unity, and adorned the pure black field of their twin-tailed flag.

Inhabitants[]

Hildor:

Places of Renown[]

  • Barad Aelifuin
  • Bûrskadekdar
  • Drûin's Delving
  • Hills of Bûrskadekdar
  • Skâd

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