Grathmullen

Grathmullen (Strolkish: Grottemullenc) is a continent of Yakathur. As of 0 VUR, divided into three ethno-national parts: the heavily imperialised Jagged Coast; the Grathmullen Heartland; and Malreamme, populated by vampires. Before Imperial landings, it was simply divided into Sartegam ('Share of the Sarte') and Malreamme, split by Nairabre Forest.

Etymology
Grathmullen is derived from the Strolkish Grottemullenc, meaning 'stomach broth'. This is a reference to the popular Grathmullian creation myth. The story goes that Ulgrun Trolpraften, the god of trolls and other beasts, ate away at the world until nothing but the metal core remained. The Rivermaiden, enraged, fought him for days, until finally overpowering and disembowelling him. Hoping to see her creation freed, she saw nought but a putrid slime emerge; the earth and its creatures had been digested. This slime encased the metal core of the planet. She wept and wept, her tears becoming the oceans. The magic of her tears seeped into the slime, drawing forth the essence of what was once life. This created new creatures, like humans.

Language
The main language of Grathmullen is Strolkish, the language of Strolkammer, which serves as the continent's unofficial centre of power. Most Grathmullians speak Basic Imperial as a second language.

Imperial Basic is the most common first language for those living along the Jagged Coast, especially in Stallionsport.