Järvamaa County Example

Status: concrete example for Valenar large strategic map design.

Assumption: Järvamaa County is the player-facing name for a Province layer object. In Valenar engine/design terms:

Region / Area
  -> Province: Järvamaa County
    -> Locations: 8 large clickable territories
      -> Features: generated content inside Locations
      -> Host Anchors: developed/actionable places inside Locations
      -> Buildings / Improvements: panel-managed upgrades under hosts
      -> Markers: MC, armies, patrols, caravans, camps

This follows the game we actually have:

• Valenar is an action-idle grand-strategy/incremental game.
• The map is for scouting, claiming, connecting, designating, defending, and reading spatial state.
• The MC runs queueable real-time actions.
• Settlement production and development run in parallel.
• The player does not manually place every building model on the 3D map.
• Features are discovered, surveyed, handled, and sometimes developed into host anchors.
• Claimed Locations become settlement footprint, districts, outposts, routes, wards, and province control.

1. County Snapshot

Field	Value
Player-facing name	Järvamaa County
Game-layer name	Province
Parent Area	Shieldheart Frontier
Area	about 2,460 km2
Locations	8
Main settlement	Wardheart Capital
Strategic role	Shieldheart frontier province
Current control	partial, about 45-50%
Main pressure	eastern taint edge and gate pressure
Main river system	one central river, tributaries, lake basin
Main gameplay	expand from core, secure roads, exploit resources, hold taint edge

2. County Map Structure

Locations

Location	Area	Map Role	Terrain	Starting State
Wardheart Capital	300 km2	Core settlement / Nexus	river meadow, central basin	controlled
Pine Hollow	298 km2	early forestry / food / scouting	pine forest, wet lowlands	weak control
North Road	312 km2	route corridor / pass approach	forest road, river crossing	contested route
Blackpine March	346 km2	frontier mixed-use Location	forest and hills	partial control, taint edge
Iron Hill	368 km2	mineral economy	rocky upland	partial control
Ashfen	356 km2	marsh threat / corruption route	marsh, stagnant water	contested
Shrine Coast	387 km2	ward / water / southern defense	lake shore, shrine land	partial control
East Gate Trace	393 km2	demon front	tainted road and fort corridor	enemy pressure

Province-Level Objects

Object	Examples	Purpose
Routes	Old North Road, Iron Haul Road, Shrine Coast Road	travel, supply, patrols
Rivers	Järva River, Blackpine Creek, Ashfen Runoff	crossings, water quality, settlement, taint
Lakes	Deep Lake, Shrine Coast waters	fish, docks, ward/shrine play
Fronts	East Gate Trace Front, Ashfen Marsh Front	military pressure and warnings
Armies	Wardheart Garrison, Järva Patrol, Iron Hill Militia	defense and route control
MC markers	current MC, travelling camp, expedition route	active player activity loop
Districts	Farming, Forestry, Mining, Ward/Cleansing, Military	claimed Location development

3. What Appears On The 3D Map

Always / Usually Visible

Map Object	Example
Province border	gold outline around Järvamaa County
Location borders	8 internal territory polygons
Location labels	Blackpine March, Iron Hill, Ashfen
Major terrain	forest, hills, marsh, lake, mountains, taint edge
Major rivers/lakes	Järva River, Deep Lake
Main routes	Old North Road, Iron Haul Road
Major crossings	ford, bridge, mountain/pass chokepoint
Core/outpost icons	Wardheart Capital, Iron Hill Outpost
Known Feature icons	ore vein, shrine, ruin, fissure
Army/MC markers	Järva Patrol, MC camp
Overlays	control, taint, route safety, army/front

Panel-Only

Panel Detail	Example
Building lists	Storehouse, Mine Works, Chapel
Worker assignment	60 miners, 20 guards
Construction queue	Upgrade Watchtower, Build Seal Outpost
Exact formulas	+21 metal/day, route safety math
Hidden Features	unknown slots, clue text
Deep activity lists	all MC queue options
Production chains	ore -> smelter -> tools

4. Location Details

4.1 Wardheart Capital

Summary

Field	Value
Area	about 300 km2
Role	Core settlement / Nexus capital
Terrain	river meadow, central basin, defensible old ruins
Control	100% controlled
Taint	low, shield-suppressed
Main function	settlement heart, storage, training, planning, recovery

Features

Feature	State	Meaning
Wardheart Nexus	developed	core shield/claim anchor
Old River Terrace	surveyed	good settlement and farming land
Buried Ward-Stones	handled/developed	supports shield and ward infrastructure
Deep Cellar Ruins	discovered	possible storage/old-world salvage
Central Ford	secured	key crossing and route node

Host Anchors And Buildings

Host Anchor	Buildings / Improvements
Wardheart Core	Wardheart Nexus, Great Hall, Storehouse Vault, Watch Gate
Core Base	MC Quarters, Infirmary, Training Yard, Camp Workshop
Map / Admin Hall	Map Room, Messenger Post, Records Table
River Ford	Bridge Works, Guard House, Supply Marker
Ward Circle	Ritual Circle, Ward Stones, Cleansing Focus

MC Actions

Action	Use
Plan Expedition	choose route, target, loadout
Rest At MC Quarters	recover fatigue
Treat Injury / Taint	use Infirmary / Ritual Circle
Train At Yard	skill/party preparation
Review Survey Reports	convert returned knowledge into map updates
Prepare Camp Loadout	pack provisions, tools, ward kit

Settlement Track

System	Example
Core development	Great Hall upgrades, storage, shelter, defenses
District seed	Residential / Civic / Ward core
Production	command, storage, morale, defense, training
Expansion	claims adjacent Locations through control routes

4.2 Pine Hollow

Summary

Field	Value
Area	298 km2
Role	early forestry, food, scouting
Terrain	pine forest, wet lowlands, hidden water
Control	weak / expanding
Taint	low to moderate pockets
Main function	wood, camp safety, early outpost candidate

Features

Feature	State	Meaning
Pinewood Stand	discovered	timber source
Game Trails	clue/discovered	food and scouting lead
Hidden Spring	clue -> surveyed	safe water if tested
Old Hunter Camp	discovered	camp/outpost candidate
Black Ash Under Roots	clue	taint warning, needs investigation

Host Anchors And Buildings

Host Anchor	Buildings / Improvements
Pinewood Camp	Shelter Yard, Stockpile, Watch Post
Forester Camp	Forester Hut, Log Yard, Firebreak
Hidden Spring	Water Shelter, Cleansing Marker

MC Actions

Action	Result
Scout Pine Hollow	reveals trails, spring clues, ash warnings
Survey Timber Stand	unlocks forestry designation value
Test Hidden Spring	improves camp/rest safety
Establish Pinewood Camp	creates travelling camp or outpost seed
Investigate Black Ash	reveals corruption source or safe boundary

Settlement Track

Designation	Use
Forestry	wood production, firebreaks, forester huts
Hunting / Food support	game trails, temporary food
Outpost	remote camp if not connected yet
Ward/Cleansing later	if black ash becomes serious

4.3 North Road

Summary

Field	Value
Area	312 km2
Role	strategic route corridor
Terrain	old road, forest, river crossing, pass approach
Control	contested route
Taint	low but rising at patrol gaps
Main function	connect capital to northern pass and Iron Hill routes

Features

Feature	State	Meaning
Old North Road	discovered	main route Feature
Broken Road Station	discovered	route host anchor
River Ford	discovered	crossing chokepoint
Mountain Pass Chokepoint	clue/discovered	future military control point
Raider Tracks	clue	unsafe road warning

Host Anchors And Buildings

Host Anchor	Buildings / Improvements
Old Road Station	Road Station, Stable Yard, Supply Depot
River Ford	Marker Posts, Patrol Hut, Bridge Works
North Road Watch	Watchtower, Signal Fire, Guard Hut

MC Actions

Action	Result
Scout Old North Road	reveals route risks
Clear Road Debris	improves travel and supply
Secure River Ford	lowers ambush/flood risk
Reclaim Road Station	unlocks route buildings
Escort Järva Patrol	improves route safety

Settlement Track

System	Use
Trade / Road designation	route safety, supply reach
Military designation	watch line, patrol coverage
Outpost	road station before full footprint connection

4.4 Blackpine March

Summary

Field	Value
Area	346 km2
Role	frontier mixed-use Location
Terrain	mixed forest and hills, creek branches
Control	partial
Taint	eastern edge pressure
Main function	road security, mining lead, shrine/ward support, MC expeditions

Features

Feature	State	Meaning
Old North Road Branch	discovered	route through the Location
Ruined Watchtower	discovered	defense/vision anchor
Iron Hill Ore Vein	partly surveyed	resource opportunity
Hidden Spring	discovered/surveyed	safe water/camp support
Shrine Ward	partly surveyed	ward/cleansing opportunity
Ashfall Hollow	unknown/clue	corruption danger
Pinewood Camp	discovered	camp/outpost anchor
Dungeon Mouth	clue/discovered	dangerous expedition target
Unknown Features	hidden	3 remaining, not visible as facts

Host Anchors And Buildings

Host Anchor	Buildings / Improvements
Wardheart Outpost	Storehouse, Shelter Yard, Palisade
Old Road Station	Road Station, Watchtower, Stable Yard, Supply Depot
Iron Hill Ore Vein	Mine Works, Timber Supports, Ore Yard, Guard Post
Shrine Ward	Ward Circle, Chapel, Cleansing Post
Pinewood Camp	Shelter, Stockpile, Watch Post

MC Actions

Action	Result
Scout Old Road	route knowledge, threat clues
Investigate Watchtower	reclaim defense anchor
Survey Ore Vein	reveals yield/blockers
Test Hidden Spring	improves camp safety
Investigate Shrine Ward	reveals ward/taint work
Observe Ashfall Hollow	identifies corruption risk
Scout Dungeon Mouth	reveals delve/seal options
Establish Travelling Camp	creates local MC base

Settlement Track

System	Use
Partial control	not everything safe just because claimed
Mining outpost	if Ore Vein secured and route supplied
Ward/Cleansing	if Shrine Ward developed
Military	if Watchtower and Palisade improved
Forestry	if safe forest zones are claimed

4.5 Iron Hill

Summary

Field	Value
Area	368 km2
Role	mineral economy Location
Terrain	rocky upland, exposed slopes, old mine country
Control	partial
Taint	nearby pressure, shaft risk
Main function	ore, stone, coal, tools/weapons chain

Features

Feature	State	Meaning
Iron Hill Ore Vein	surveyed/developed	major ore source
Quarry Face	surveyed/developed	stone source
Old Mine Tunnels	explored/partly handled	salvage and danger
Coal Sink	discovered/developed	fuel source
Tainted Shaft	discovered/unstable	corruption blocker

Host Anchors And Buildings

Host Anchor	Buildings / Improvements
Iron Hill Ore Vein	Mine Works, Timber Supports, Ore Yard
Quarry Face	Quarry Works, Stone Depot
Old Mine Tunnels	Survey Camp, Guard Post
Coal Sink	Coal Pit
Tainted Shaft	Seal Outpost planned
Iron Hill Outpost	Storehouse, Palisade, Guard Barracks

MC Actions

Action	Result
Survey Ore Vein	confirms yield and risk
Guard Survey Crew	reduces cave-in/demon event risk
Inspect Old Mine Tunnels	reveals salvage/threat
Secure Tainted Shaft	unlocks Seal Outpost
Escort Ore Caravan	improves metal delivery

Settlement Track

Designation	Use
Mining	ore, stone, coal extraction
Military	guard coverage, outpost defense
Trade / Road	haulage road back to Wardheart
Processing later	smelter yard, smithing chain

4.6 Ashfen

Summary

Field	Value
Area	356 km2
Role	marsh threat and corruption route
Terrain	wetland, stagnant channels, reed pools
Control	contested
Taint	moderate and spreading
Main function	dangerous route, water/corruption problem, future cleansing work

Features

Feature	State	Meaning
Stagnant Marsh Water	discovered	bad camp/rest condition
Old Causeway	clue/discovered	route possibility
Ashfen Runoff	discovered	corrupted water path
Sunken Shrine	clue	ward/cleansing lead
Demon Scouts Trail	discovered	raid route
Reed Pool Herbs	hidden/discovered	resource if safe

Host Anchors And Buildings

Host Anchor	Buildings / Improvements
Old Causeway	Causeway Works, Watch Post
Marsh Camp	Shelter Platform, Water Cache
Sunken Shrine	Cleansing Altar, Ward Marker
Ashfen Watch	Patrol Hut, Signal Fire

MC Actions

Action	Result
Scout Ashfen Route	reveals safe/unsafe approaches
Test Marsh Water	updates water quality overlay
Investigate Sunken Shrine	unlocks cleansing/ward options
Track Demon Scouts	reveals raid route
Repair Causeway	improves movement and supply
Establish Marsh Camp	risky temporary camp

Settlement Track

System	Use
Ward/Cleansing	contain corrupted runoff
Military	watch posts and patrols
Road/Causeway	connect through marsh
Herbal resource	only after safety improves

4.7 Shrine Coast

Summary

Field	Value
Area	387 km2
Role	southern ward/water anchor
Terrain	lake shore, mixed forest, sacred ruins
Control	partial
Taint	low/moderate, water-sensitive
Main function	ward support, fish/dock, southern defense

Features

Feature	State	Meaning
Shrine Ward	surveyed/developed	ward and morale anchor
Deep Lake Shore	surveyed	fish/dock potential
Old Pilgrim Road	discovered	route to capital
Lake Island Ruin	clue	story/ritual lead
Clear Water Inlet	surveyed	good water
Southern Beacon Hill	discovered	watch/defense anchor

Host Anchors And Buildings

Host Anchor	Buildings / Improvements
Shrine Ward	Ward Circle, Chapel, Cleansing Post
Lake Dock	Pier, Fish Store, Boat Shed
Beacon Hill	Beacon, Watch Post
Pilgrim Road	Rest Shelter, Waymarkers

MC Actions

Action	Result
Investigate Shrine	ward knowledge
Cleanse Shrine Grounds	taint reduction
Survey Lake Shore	fish/dock unlock
Scout Island Ruin	story/ritual lead
Light Southern Beacon	warning network

Settlement Track

Designation	Use
Ward / Cleansing	shield support
Food	fisheries
Military	beacon/watch line
Trade / Road	pilgrim/lake route

4.8 East Gate Trace

Summary

Field	Value
Area	393 km2
Role	demon front and taint source
Terrain	tainted road corridor, fort ruins, scarred land
Control	enemy pressure / contested
Taint	high
Main function	active front, gate/fissure pressure, late objective

Features

Feature	State	Meaning
East Gate Fissure	discovered/active	pressure source
East Gate Fort Ruin	contested	possible military anchor
Corrupted Road	discovered	unsafe route
Tainted Runoff	discovered	hydrology threat
Demon Muster Ground	scouted	enemy army source
Broken Ward Line	clue/discovered	future reclamation work

Host Anchors And Buildings

Host Anchor	Buildings / Improvements
East Gate Fort	Fort Repair, Palisade, Barracks if reclaimed
Fissure Edge	Seal Outpost, Ward Markers after containment
Broken Ward Line	Ward Circle, Cleansing Post
Road Chokepoint	Barricade, Watchtower, Supply Cache

MC Actions

Action	Result
Probe East Gate Trace	scouts front risk
Observe Fissure	updates taint forecast
Support Ward Containment	slows pressure
Escort Shrine Ward Guard	supports front defense
Scout Demon Muster	reveals enemy army movement
Reclaim Fort Ruin	later-stage objective

Settlement Track

System	Use
Military	front defense, fallback lines
Ward/Cleansing	contain fissure and runoff
Road	eventually reopen trace route
Province rule	needs standing forces, not early settlement only

5. County Routes

Route	Connects	State	Gameplay
Old North Road	Wardheart -> North Road -> Blackpine	partly secure	main supply/scouting artery
Iron Haul Road	Wardheart -> North Road -> Iron Hill	bottlenecked	ore/stone/coal delivery
Shrine Coast Road	Wardheart -> Shrine Coast	mostly safe	ward guard and fish route
Ashfen Causeway	Pine Hollow / Wardheart -> Ashfen	unsafe	marsh movement and patrol problem
East Gate Trace Road	Blackpine / Shrine Coast -> East Gate	dangerous	front-line military route
Lake Ferry Route	Shrine Coast -> lake shore points	undeveloped	food/supply alternative

6. County Hydrology

Water Object	Touches	Use	Threat
Järva River	Wardheart, North Road, Shrine Coast	settlement, crossings, mills	bridge/flood chokepoints
Blackpine Creek	Blackpine March	camp water, hidden spring clues	taint if Ashfall spreads
Deep Lake	Shrine Coast	fisheries, dock, sacred island	corruption if runoff reaches lake
Ashfen Runoff	Ashfen -> lower basin	explains marsh and taint spread	corrupted water
Iron Hill Tributary	Iron Hill -> Järva River	watermill/processing candidate	mine runoff risk

7. County Armies And Threats

Marker	Location	State	Purpose
Wardheart Garrison	Wardheart Capital	stationed	core defense
Järva Patrol	North Road / Blackpine	moving	route safety
Iron Hill Militia	Iron Hill	stationed	mine/outpost defense
Shrine Ward Guard	Shrine Coast	stationed	ward defense
Demon Scouts	Ashfen	moving/hidden	raid warning
Demon Host	East Gate Trace	moving west	front pressure

Fronts

Front	Locations	Current Problem
East Gate Trace Front	East Gate Trace, Blackpine edge, Shrine Coast edge	fissure pressure and demon host
Ashfen Marsh Front	Ashfen, Pine Hollow, Shrine Coast	corrupted runoff and raid route
North Road Patrol Gap	North Road, Blackpine March	route safety failure

8. Example MC Expeditions

Early Expedition: Secure Water And Camp

Start: Wardheart Capital
Route: Wardheart -> Pine Hollow
Target: Hidden Spring / Pinewood Camp
Actions:
  Scout Pine Hollow
  Test Hidden Spring
  Establish Pinewood Camp
  Return With Survey Report
Result:
  Pine Hollow gains safe camp anchor and better forestry/outpost value.

Resource Expedition: Iron Hill Survey

Start: Wardheart Capital
Route: Wardheart -> North Road -> Iron Hill
Target: Iron Hill Ore Vein
Actions:
  Travel Old North Road
  Survey Ore Vein
  Guard Survey Crew
  Inspect Old Mine Tunnels
Result:
  Mine Works and Guard Post become valid development options.

Threat Expedition: Ashfen Runoff

Start: Shrine Coast or Wardheart
Route: Shrine Coast Road -> Ashfen edge
Target: Ashfen Runoff / Sunken Shrine
Actions:
  Scout Ashfen Route
  Test Marsh Water
  Investigate Sunken Shrine
  Mark Safe Path
Result:
  Corrupted water becomes visible on hydrology/taint overlays.

War Expedition: East Gate Probe

Start: Wardheart Capital
Support: Shrine Ward Guard or Järva Patrol
Route: Shrine Coast -> East Gate Trace edge
Target: East Gate Fissure
Actions:
  Probe East Gate Trace
  Observe Fissure
  Scout Demon Muster
  Support Ward Containment
Result:
  Front forecast updates and military/ward projects unlock.

9. Settlement And Province Development

Stage 1: Core Base

Location	Development
Wardheart Capital	Core Base, Nexus, storage, shelter, watch gate
Pine Hollow	scouting and camp candidate
North Road	route lead only

Stage 2: First Outposts

Location	Development
Pine Hollow	Pinewood Camp / Forester Outpost
North Road	Old Road Station
Blackpine March	Wardheart Outpost or Watchtower reclaimed
Iron Hill	mining outpost after survey

Stage 3: Settlement

District / Outpost	Locations
Core Civic / Residential	Wardheart Capital
Forestry District	Pine Hollow + safe Blackpine forest edge
Mining Outpost	Iron Hill
Road District	North Road
Ward District	Shrine Coast

Stage 5: Province Rule

Province System	Järvamaa Example
Governor/admin	Wardheart Capital controls county projects
Tax/resource summary	food, wood, stone, metal, influence
Route policy	secure Old North Road first
Defense zone	East Gate Trace and Ashfen fronts
Army posture	garrison core, patrol roads, militia mines
Ward network	Wardheart -> Shrine Coast -> Blackpine -> East Gate edge

10. Example Data Shape

Province

Province {
  id: "province_jarvamaa"
  name: "Järvamaa County"
  parentAreaId: "area_shieldheart_frontier"
  areaKm2: 2460
  locationIds: [
    "loc_wardheart_capital",
    "loc_pine_hollow",
    "loc_north_road",
    "loc_blackpine_march",
    "loc_iron_hill",
    "loc_ashfen",
    "loc_shrine_coast",
    "loc_east_gate_trace"
  ]
  capitalLocationId: "loc_wardheart_capital"
  role: "Shieldheart frontier province"
  controlPercent: 47
  routeSafety: 58
  taintPressure: "edge_high"
}

Location Example

Location {
  id: "loc_blackpine_march"
  name: "Blackpine March"
  parentProvinceId: "province_jarvamaa"
  areaKm2: 346
  terrainIdentity: "Mixed Forest and Hills"
  controlState: "partial"
  controlPercent: 42
  taintState: "edge"
  routeSafety: "moderate"
  featureIds: [
    "feature_old_north_road_branch",
    "feature_ruined_watchtower",
    "feature_iron_ore_vein",
    "feature_hidden_spring",
    "feature_shrine_ward",
    "feature_ashfall_hollow",
    "feature_dungeon_mouth"
  ]
  knownFeatureCount: 7
  totalFeatureEstimate: 11
}

Feature Example

Feature {
  id: "feature_iron_ore_vein"
  locationId: "loc_blackpine_march"
  family: "Mineral"
  discoveryState: "surveyed"
  handledState: "secured_partial"
  blockers: ["needs_guard_post", "haulage_route_unsafe"]
  possibleHostAnchor: "host_iron_ore_vein"
  possibleActions: [
    "survey_ore_vein",
    "guard_survey_crew",
    "build_mine_works"
  ]
}

Host Anchor / Building Example

HostAnchor {
  id: "host_iron_ore_vein"
  locationId: "loc_blackpine_march"
  sourceFeatureId: "feature_iron_ore_vein"
  type: "resource_host"
  buildingIds: [
    "building_mine_works",
    "building_timber_supports",
    "building_ore_yard",
    "building_guard_post"
  ]
}

11. Key Takeaway

For the game we have, the clean model is:

Järvamaa County = Province-level grand-strategy region.
Locations = the big clickable land units.
Features = discovered/hidden content inside Locations.
Host Anchors = developed/actionable/buildable Features or places.
Buildings = panel-managed improvements under hosts.
MC / armies / camps = markers and action agents on top of the map.
Districts / outposts = what claimed Locations become through settlement play.