Kalguur

Kalguur is the homeland of the Kalguur people (also known as Kalguurans), a nation located in Middengard, a distant continent located southeast of Wraeclast. Although it cannot be directly accessed, it has been referenced in Expedition league and Settlers league. Specifically in the Settlers league timeline, several Kalguurans who have arrived on Wraeclast are seeking to develop the town of Kingsmarch, a harbour to facilitate trading between the settlers, the Karui archipelago, and Kalguur.

Notable members

Current

Dannig, Warrior Skald/the Blacksmith
Rog, the Dealer/the Disenchanter
Tujen, the Haggler/the Harbourmaster
Gwennen, the Gambler
Johan, the King's Hand
Raulf, the Recruiter
The King

Historical

King Cadigan the Third
King Cadigan the Fourth
Olroth, Origin of the Fall/the Gallant/the Grim
Uhtred, Covetous Traitor
Vorana, Last to Fall
Medved, Feller of Heroes

Culture

Runes

The runes on our armour essentially capture and shape starlight. Sounds poetic, but don't be fooled. The smiths of the Kalguur turned these runes towards killing work long ago, as soon as they discovered that they could compel arrows to find their mark and blades to bite deeper. The greatest smiths became known as artificers, and produced work of singular genius. There weren't many such relics, but there didn't need to be.

Dannig

The Kalguur engraved runes containing the essence of starlight into their equipment, strengthening their weapons and adding mystical protection to their armour.

The Triskelion Flame

The most powerful artifact in our known tales was brought to this continent by the first expedition thousands of years ago. The songs tell of it incinerating evil, purifying tainted fields, and warding off those of ill intent. We could certainly use a relic like that now, in these troubled times... but to find it, we'll have to retrace the steps of those long ago souls. Only they can tell us the Triskelion Flame's unknown fate.

Dannig

The Triskelion Flame is a legendary artifact that was brought to Wraeclast during the Kalguurans' first expedition, ordered by King Cadigan the Third. It was documented to have the ability to purify rain and fish corrupted by the Cataclysm to be safe to consume. It was also able to create a "starlight barrier" capable of warding off the evil and the undead, though its powers weakened over a larger area. It was later stolen by Olroth, dooming the remaining members of the original expedition party and Kalguur villages.

Dannig's primary goal was to discover the whereabouts of the lost Triskelion Flame. Although the artifact is located, it ends up being destroyed as a result of an encounter with Olroth, who had been using the Triskelion Flame to keep himself alive. After defeating Olroth, Dannig tells the player not to tell others about the fate of the legendary artifact, not wanting the other Kalguur settlers to lose hope.

Thaumaturgy

Although Remembrancer records documented that the Kalguur thought the virtue gems "called to [them]", modern Kalguur have no inherent proficiency or susceptibility to thaumaturgy and virtue gems, unlike most people of Wraeclast. Dannig and Johan attempted to use a gem but could not activate its powers.

Uhtred had declared virtue gems as "unclean", and after witnessing the Azmeris' fearful reaction towards virtue gems, King Cadigan the Third had officially banned their collection and were never brought back to Kalguur. Medved's attempt to explore the nature of the gems almost led to his exile.

However, as the situation grew dire, Vorana, Medved, and Olroth were eventually able to use the power of the virtue gems to fight back against the "nightbreeds" of the Vorniculia and the Empty-Eyed Fiend though they had cast aside their "primary virtue" to do so. There is no documentation indicating that Uhtred ever used virtue gems. However, it was evident that had succumbed to madness from corruption before discovering a dark mirror.

Faith

The Kalguur do not have a notion of "gods". Instead, they place a special importance in the stars, using starlight as a means of bolstering their weaponry through runes. The prominent "religion" of the Kalguur appears to specialize more in the study of technology and alchemy than in the belief of deities. It is known that there are other religious factions from Kalguur, however many of them had emigrated to Wraeclast to avoid the scrutiny of the Knights of the Sun.

Monarchy

The Kalguur are ruled by a notorious king; most Kalguurans refer to him as "that... man" or refuse to speak about him at all.

Gwennen hints at a failed rebellion but refuses to speak about it further to the exile.

On the subject of Gods, Dannig mentions a "man who would fancy himself a god", possibly implying that the king is trying to cultivate some form of divine image.

When expeditions to other continents are successful and outposts reach a certain size, the King gifts these outposts an official Charter and a name. "The King's Hand" is an official assigned to aid in the execution and management of that charter.

Society

The Remembrancers (and the Prime Remembrancer) were responsible for documenting the explorations of the Kalguur in foreign lands.
The Knights of the Sun were powerful warriors and military enforcers under direct orders of the King, led by Olroth.
The Black Scythe were mercenaries led by Vorana that were responsible for defense and offense in the expedition group. They were composed primarily of arbalists specializing in crossbows.
The Druids of the Broken Circle, also know as nature-mystics, were a sect of druids led by Medved. It was rumoured that they could see into the future by "peering into the past".
The Priests of the Chalice were a religious order that was part of the original expedition. They interpreted the stars and had a mastery of alchemy, machinery, and runes.
The Kalguurans have a game that is analogous to tabletop RPGs. Rog manages the game, and Dannig, Tujen, and Gwennen gather to play it regularly.

Related items

Item	Flavour Text
Expedition ScarabExpedition ScarabStack Size: 20 Limit: 1Area contains an Expedition EncounterThey come from across the sea in search of ancient truth.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	They come from across the sea in search of ancient truth.
Iron FlaskIron FlaskLasts 4.00 Seconds Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on useRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	N/A
Runic CrestRunic CrestWard: (97-112)Requires Level 49, 55 Str, 55 Dex, 55 Int	N/A
Runic HelmRunic HelmWard: (41-47)Requires Level 25, 30 Str, 30 Dex, 30 Int	N/A
Runic CrownRunic CrownWard: (164-189)Requires Level 68, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 Int	N/A
Runic GagesRunic GagesWard: (62-71)Requires Level 48, 31 Str, 31 Dex, 31 Int	N/A
Runic GlovesRunic GlovesWard: (24-28)Requires Level 24, 16 Str, 16 Dex, 16 Int	N/A
Runic GauntletsRunic GauntletsWard: (102-117)Requires Level 69, 38 Str, 38 Dex, 38 Int	N/A
Runic GreavesRunic GreavesWard: (24-28)Requires Level 24, 20 Str, 20 Dex, 20 Int	N/A
Runic SabatonsRunic SabatonsWard: (102-117)Requires Level 69, 46 Str, 46 Dex, 46 Int	N/A
Runic SolleretsRunic SolleretsWard: (62-71)Requires Level 48, 37 Str, 37 Dex, 37 Int	N/A
Imperfect Runic SkeletonImperfect Runic SkeletonMonster Category: Undead20% increased Physical Weapon Damage per 10 StrengthRight click this item to create this corpse.	N/A
Perfect Runic SkeletonPerfect Runic SkeletonMonster Category: Undead20% increased Physical Weapon Damage per 10 Strength Crushes on Hit Owner gains 5% More Physical Attack DamageRight click this item to create this corpse.	N/A
Runic SkeletonRunic SkeletonMonster Category: Undead20% increased Physical Weapon Damage per 10 Strength Crushes on HitRight click this item to create this corpse.	N/A
Expedition Scarab of RunefindingExpedition Scarab of RunefindingStack Size: 20 Limit: 2Expedition Encounters in Area have 100% increased number of Runic Monster MarkersThat which came from the stars longs to return.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	That which came from the stars longs to return.
Expedition Scarab of Verisium PowderExpedition Scarab of Verisium PowderStack Size: 20 Limit: 1Expedition Encounters in Area have 20% increased number of Explosives 80% increased Explosive RadiusA properly refined pinch makes all the difference.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	A properly refined pinch makes all the difference.
Expedition Scarab of the SkaldExpedition Scarab of the SkaldStack Size: 20 Limit: 1Expedition Encounters in Area are lead by DannigLead from the front, and your men will follow you anywhere.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	Lead from the front, and your men will follow you anywhere.
Expedition Scarab of ArchaeologyExpedition Scarab of ArchaeologyStack Size: 20 Limit: 1Remnants in Expedition Encounters in Area have 2 additional Suffixes and PrefixesCuriosity leads to wisdom. Wisdom leads to power.Can be used in a personal Map Device to add modifiers to a Map.	Curiosity leads to wisdom. Wisdom leads to power.

Item	Flavour Text
FaithguardFaithguard Runic HelmWard: (51-63)Requires Level 25, 30 Str, 30 Dex, 30 Int+(20-30) to Intelligence (25-35)% increased Ward (40-60)% faster Restoration of Ward (15-25)% increased Light Radius Increases and Reductions to Maximum Energy Shield instead apply to WardThe priests of the Kalguur worshipped knowledge, not gods.	The priests of the Kalguur worshipped knowledge, not gods.
Elixir of the Unbroken CircleElixir of the Unbroken Circle Iron FlaskLasts (6.00-7.20) Seconds Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(50-80)% increased Duration Recover 4% of Life per Endurance Charge on use Lose all Endurance Charges on use Gain 1 Endurance Charge per Second during EffectNothing endures. All things end. Then, they begin again.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	Nothing endures. All things end. Then, they begin again.
Olroth's ResolveOlroth's Resolve Iron FlaskLasts 4.00 Seconds Consumes (56-60) of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(40-50)% increased Charges per use Ward does not Break during Effect 85% less Ward during EffectOlroth the Gallant, tireless and true, he fights for me, he fights for you!Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	Olroth the Gallant, tireless and true, he fights for me, he fights for you!
Starlight ChaliceStarlight Chalice Iron FlaskLasts 4.00 Seconds Consumes 40 of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(20-30)% increased Charge Recovery Inflict Fire, Cold and Lightning Exposure on nearby Enemies when used (20-30)% increased Effect of Non-Damaging Ailments you inflict during EffectUhtred and his priests drank of the skies to empower runes... and themselves.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	Uhtred and his priests drank of the skies to empower runes... and themselves.
Vorana's PreparationVorana's Preparation Iron FlaskLasts 4.00 Seconds Consumes (36-44) of 60 Charges on use +200 to WardRequires Level 27Restores Ward on use(-10-10)% increased Charges per use Debilitate nearby Enemies for 2 Seconds when Effect ends Effect is removed when Ward Breaks Culling Strike during EffectVorana trained her mercenaries thus: strike true and survive.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.	Vorana trained her mercenaries thus: strike true and survive.
NightgripNightgrip Runic GagesWard: (82-105)Requires Level 48, 31 Str, 31 Dex, 31 Int(33-48)% increased Ward +(17-23)% to Chaos Resistance Gain Added Chaos Damage equal to 10% of Ward 75% of Damage taken bypasses WardThose heroes that set foot on Wraeclast found themselves changing, only subtly at first...	Those heroes that set foot on Wraeclast found themselves changing, only subtly at first...
Olroth's ChargeOlroth's Charge Runic SolleretsWard: (93-127)Requires Level 48, 37 Str, 37 Dex, 37 Int(50-80)% increased Ward (50-30)% slower Restoration of Ward 20% increased Movement Speed Gain Adrenaline for 3 seconds when Ward BreaksWhere others would retreat when vulnerable, Olroth the Gallant fought deeper into battle.	Where others would retreat when vulnerable, Olroth the Gallant fought deeper into battle.
SvalinnSvalinn Girded Tower ShieldChance to Block: 23% Armour: (397-437) Ward: (100-150) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 51, 123 Str+(10-20) to maximum Life(10-15)% Chance to Block Spell Damage +(100-150) to Ward -10% to maximum Chance to Block Attack Damage -10% to maximum Chance to Block Spell Damage Chance to Block is Lucky Trigger a Socketed Elemental Spell on Block, with a 0.25 second CooldownThe priests found the Great Shield the night it fell to Middengard, but it was the smiths who delved into the secrets it held.	The priests found the Great Shield the night it fell to Middengard, but it was the smiths who delved into the secrets it held.
Ynda's StandYnda's Stand Studded BeltRequires Level 52(20-30)% increased Stun Duration on EnemiesRegenerate (30-50) Life per second +(20-30)% to Fire Resistance +(20-30)% to Cold Resistance Gain Ward instead of 50% of Armour and Evasion Rating from Equipped Body ArmourWhen all else was burning and overrun, she held the bridge to the very end.	When all else was burning and overrun, she held the bridge to the very end.
Cadigan's CrownCadigan's Crown Runic CrownWard: (164-189)Requires Level 68, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 IntNever deal Critical Strikes BattlemageCadigan the Third ruled dispassionately through the iron might of artifice.	Cadigan the Third ruled dispassionately through the iron might of artifice.
Medved's ChallengeMedved's Challenge Runic GauntletsWard: (132-175)Requires Level 69, 342 Str, 342 Dex, 342 Int800% increased Attribute Requirements (30-50)% increased Ward +(15-25)% to all Elemental Resistances 80% less Flask Charges gained from Kills Flasks gain 1 Charge per second if you've Hit a Unique Enemy RecentlyFor forty-two nights, the Feller of Heroes challenged the next greatest warrior to a one-on-one duel. None could match his might.	For forty-two nights, the Feller of Heroes challenged the next greatest warrior to a one-on-one duel. None could match his might.
Vorana's MarchVorana's March Runic SabatonsWard: (102-117)Requires Level 69, 46 Str, 46 Dex, 46 IntHas no Sockets Triggers Level 20 Summon Arbalists when Equipped 25% increased Movement Speed <Four random Summoned Arbalists modifiers>In their hour of desperate need, the Knights of the Sun called out for aid... and the Black Scythe answered.	In their hour of desperate need, the Knights of the Sun called out for aid... and the Black Scythe answered.