Saulés Vartai

Saulés Vartai is a covenant in Lithuania at the site of modern-day Kaunas. It is the covenant of the Wednesday night game.

The covenant is located at the confluence of the rivers Neumas and Neris and is a part of a large magical forest (up to the Zvesta). Joined to the forest is a village of native Lithuanians (pagans) caught up in ongoing Northern Crusades, who seek protection from the Teutonic Order.

The covenant maintains a hospital where anyone will be treated, and be expected to pay according to their means, this is how the covenant makes its income.

Located within the forest is a magical portal - the gateway to the Nameless One's prison in the realm of magic. This is kept inoperative by the pagan gods of Lithuania lest the Nameless One and his horrendous power escape. Long ago a Koldun (dark slavic magician) tried to open the portal, but was thwarted, but now his spirit roams the forest vexing anyone he comes across.

Maps

Close up of the covenant.

Map showing the extent of the forest and nearby settlements.