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Overview

Pailune is the northernmost region of Pywel and the homeland of the Greymanes. Once a region unified under the great leader Gian, Pailune enjoyed a period of relative peace and stability. That peace was shattered when the Black Bears, led by Myurdin, ambushed and killed Gian in a devastating nighttime assault that scattered the Greymanes across the continent.

Geography and Landscape

Pailune is characterized by green highlands, rugged terrain, and open grasslands. Rolling fields stretch across the landscape where wild horses graze freely. The region sits at the northern edge of Pywel, with colder temperatures than the central heartlands but none of the extreme conditions found in the frozen mountain peaks further north.

The terrain is well-suited to the pastoral lifestyle that defined Pailune before the war. Farms dot the countryside, and the land supports both agriculture and ranching. Forests and rocky outcrops break up the grasslands, providing shelter for wildlife and cover for travelers. Rivers cut through the highlands, feeding into the broader waterways that connect Pailune to neighboring Hernand.

History

Under Gian's leadership, Pailune was a beacon of peace on a continent defined by factional conflict. Gian unified the region's disparate communities and maintained order through the strength of the Greymanes, a mercenary company committed to protecting the weak from oppression rather than fighting for the highest bidder.

Gian's death at the hands of Myurdin threw Pailune into chaos. The surviving Greymanes, including Kliff, Naira, Yann, and Oongka, were scattered across Pywel. Without the Greymanes to enforce peace, the region fell vulnerable to the Black Bears' influence and other opportunistic factions seeking to fill the power vacuum.

Role in the Story

Pailune is where Kliff's story begins. The player starts in Pailune, reuniting the scattered Greymanes to rebuild the faction and reclaim their homeland. The early chapters of the campaign focus on gathering allies, establishing a base of operations at the Greymane Camp, and pushing back against Black Bear influence in the region.

The main story eventually takes players beyond Pailune into the other four regions of Pywel: Hernand, Demeniss, Delesyia, and the Crimson Desert. However, Pailune remains significant throughout the game as the Greymanes' emotional anchor and the symbol of what they are fighting to restore.

Activities

Pailune's open grasslands and rivers support several life skills:

• Horse taming: Wild horses roam the highlands and can be tamed for use as mounts. Pailune is one of the best regions for finding horses in the open world.

• Farming: The fertile soil supports crop cultivation at the Greymane Camp and surrounding farmland.

• Fishing: Rivers and streams throughout the highlands provide fishing opportunities.

• Hunting: Wildlife populates the forests and grasslands, providing materials through hunting.

Relationship to Other Regions

Pailune connects directly to Hernand, the region rich with mountains and rivers where much of the early-to-mid game takes place. The transition between the two regions is seamless, with the green highlands of Pailune gradually giving way to Hernand's mountainous terrain. Each of the five regions of Pywel has its own distinct culture and technology level. Where Pailune relies on traditional weapons and pastoral living, regions like Delesyia have adopted steampunk technology with mechs and flying robots.