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Sc admin: /* The Brine Star */

2025-11-29T17:16:25Z

The Brine Star

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	Most of the physical Brine Star sits at the bottom of the Jeweled Sea between Goldreach, Skelheim, Arborline, and Barrowhome. However, four shards of the Star hover near the surface of the sea above the submerged Star, as if left behind from the original impact, and not obeying gravity.		Most of the physical Brine Star sits at the bottom of the Jeweled Sea between Goldreach, Skelheim, Arborline, and Barrowhome. However, four shards of the Star hover near the surface of the sea above the submerged Star, as if left behind from the original impact, and not obeying gravity.

			The Brine Star is the cause of torrential storms an average of once per year, called Brine Storms. These Fury fueled storms are highly destructive, like hurricanes, and the archipelago braces for them each Firewatch, when they tend to manifest. For several days after each Brine Storm, there is a tidal phenomenon called The Kneeling Tide, where the sea level drops significantly for a few hours each day. This reveals many tidal islands throughout the archipelago.

	Aside from the Star itself, and the submerged regions of ancient land, the influence of Severed Horizon includes massive [[Fury Coral]] reefs and a population of [[Dragon Turtles]].		Aside from the Star itself, and the submerged regions of ancient land, the influence of Severed Horizon includes massive [[Fury Coral]] reefs and a population of [[Dragon Turtles]].

Sc admin: /* Central Islands */

2025-11-10T02:54:49Z

Central Islands

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	* [[Arborlene]] (Imperial, trees), once Ydalstiga (Nortongue, Ydalla step)		* [[Arborlene]] (Imperial, trees), once Ydalstiga (Nortongue, Ydalla step)
	** 1 city, 1 town, 3 villages		** 1 city (Aurentis), 1 town, 3 villages
	** Massive, ancient magical forest of secrets, roaming with Spring Servitors and overgrown Spring nurseries		** Massive, ancient magical forest of secrets, roaming with Spring Servitors and overgrown Spring nurseries
	** Lake with fishing village		** Lake with fishing village

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2025-11-10T01:36:14Z

Central Islands

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	*** Growing vintner industry that grow their grapes on the northern hillsides, competing with Nectarine		*** Growing vintner industry that grow their grapes on the northern hillsides, competing with Nectarine
	** High quality road system		** High quality road system
	* [[Skeldheim]] ~~(Nortongue~~, ~~shield shape)~~		* [[Skeldheim]]: Population 3100, home of House Alair
	* [[The Spike]] (Commontongue, height), once Storra (Nortongue, tall)		* [[The Spike]] (Commontongue, height), once Storra (Nortongue, tall)
	** 4 forts, located above a massive tunnel system		** 4 forts, located above a massive tunnel system

Sc admin: /* Central Islands */

2025-11-10T01:34:35Z

Central Islands

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	** High quality road system		** High quality road system
	* [[Skeldheim]] (Nortongue, shield shape)		* [[Skeldheim]] (Nortongue, shield shape)
	** 1 town, 4 villages
	** Strong winds blow through the river valley
	** Dry scree hills with granite quarries and silver mines
	** Hill spring feeds river and lake
	** Town "of strays"
	** Forest "that sleeps"
	** Lake "of sorrows"
	* [[The Spike]] (Commontongue, height), once Storra (Nortongue, tall)		* [[The Spike]] (Commontongue, height), once Storra (Nortongue, tall)
	** 4 forts, located above a massive tunnel system		** 4 forts, located above a massive tunnel system

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2025-11-02T18:21:22Z

Nobility

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	===Nobility===		===Nobility===

	The nobility of Mercatia are the ~~families~~ that own the ~~merchant~~ companies. They operate like a mix between private equity firms and Renaissance patron families. Their primary contribution to the economy is the ability to muster enormous amounts of capital to underwrite major ventures. Their primary political contribution is voting on the policies and rules that govern all of Mercatian society. Otherwise, the ~~families~~ are the beneficiaries of the enormous economic power of the lower classes.		The nobility of Mercatia are the investment companies that own the companies that actually do things. They operate like a mix between private equity firms and Renaissance patron families. Their primary contribution to the economy is the ability to muster enormous amounts of capital to underwrite major ventures. Their primary political contribution is voting on the policies and rules that govern all of Mercatian society through an organization called The Conclave, comprised of members from each house, voting based on their relative economic power. Otherwise, the noble companies are the beneficiaries of the enormous economic power of the lower classes.

	There are nine Great Houses of Nobility, in addition to 25 Lesser Houses and 57 Chartered Houses.		There are nine Great Houses of Nobility, in addition to 25 Lesser Houses and 57 Chartered Houses.

Sc admin at 00:40, 22 August 2025

2025-08-22T00:40:35Z

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	==Shattered Age==		==Shattered Age==

	Immediately after the Time Storm, the lands of Mercatia were uninhabited, which gave them a very foreboding reputation. During the Tribal Times of Acrolon, Mercatia was called ''Bannor'' ([[Nortongue]], meaning ''exiled Nor'') and was essentially an archipelago of penal colonies for Nor that were exiled from their homelands. These exiles eventually formed loose forms of governance, often involving criminal enterprise. This would eventually earn the region the name ''Pirate Isles'' ([[~~Enchiridian~~]], [[Imperial]] ''Insulae Piratae''), which it kept for the first 200 years of the Shattered Age.		Immediately after the Time Storm, the lands of Mercatia were uninhabited, which gave them a very foreboding reputation. During the Tribal Times of Acrolon, Mercatia was called ''Bannor'' ([[Nortongue]], meaning ''exiled Nor'') and was essentially an archipelago of penal colonies for Nor that were exiled from their homelands. These exiles eventually formed loose forms of governance, often involving criminal enterprise. This would eventually earn the region the name ''Pirate Isles'' ([[Commontongue]], [[Imperial]] ''Insulae Piratae''), which it kept for the first 200 years of the Shattered Age.

	===The Realm War===		===The Realm War===
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	** Intense, magical rainfall on the west side of the island due to interactions with Barrowhome, intense gravity to the rain		** Intense, magical rainfall on the west side of the island due to interactions with Barrowhome, intense gravity to the rain
	** Medium quality road system		** Medium quality road system
	* [[Barrowhome]] (~~Enchiridian~~, burial), once Grofhaugr (Nortongue, grave hill)		* [[Barrowhome]] (Commontongue, burial), once Grofhaugr (Nortongue, grave hill)
	** Western mountain range with springs feeding lake		** Western mountain range with springs feeding lake
	** Massive hill system with countless barrows, following suit of after the burial of Skathi		** Massive hill system with countless barrows, following suit of after the burial of Skathi
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	** Glacial terrain in the south caused by the death and burial of Skathi, Shard God of Winter		** Glacial terrain in the south caused by the death and burial of Skathi, Shard God of Winter
	** Temple of Autumn in the southern snow that looks after Skathi's tomb		** Temple of Autumn in the southern snow that looks after Skathi's tomb
	* [[Brighthold]] (~~Enchiridian~~, glowing crystals), once Lucina (Imperial, glowing crystals)		* [[Brighthold]] (Commontongue, glowing crystals), once Lucina (Imperial, glowing crystals)
	** 1 city, 3 villages		** 1 city, 3 villages
	** City famous for and crime and vice with one very lurid district		** City famous for and crime and vice with one very lurid district
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	** Expansive basalt quarries		** Expansive basalt quarries
	** Medium quality road system		** Medium quality road system
	* [[Goldreach]] (~~Enchiridian~~, wealth), once Aurea (Imperial, gold isle) and Bannorsgard (Nortongue, exile fort)		* [[Goldreach]] (Commontongue, wealth), once Aurea (Imperial, gold isle) and Bannorsgard (Nortongue, exile fort)
	** 1 metropolis, 1 city, 4 towns, 5 villages		** 1 metropolis, 1 city, 4 towns, 5 villages
	** Mercatia is the capitol and largest city in the Isles of Splendor		** Mercatia is the capitol and largest city in the Isles of Splendor
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	** Powerful storms from The Brine Star		** Powerful storms from The Brine Star
	** High quality road system		** High quality road system
	* [[Greycairn]] (~~Enchiridian~~, arid), once Fuscus Lapis (Imperial, brown stone) and (Brunnstein (Nortongue, brown stone)		* [[Greycairn]] (Commontongue, arid), once Fuscus Lapis (Imperial, brown stone) and (Brunnstein (Nortongue, brown stone)
	** 1 city, 2 villages		** 1 city, 2 villages
	** Iron, coal, and other mines near villages		** Iron, coal, and other mines near villages
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	** Forest "that sleeps"		** Forest "that sleeps"
	** Lake "of sorrows"		** Lake "of sorrows"
	* [[The Spike]] (~~Enchiridian~~, height), once Storra (Nortongue, tall)		* [[The Spike]] (Commontongue, height), once Storra (Nortongue, tall)
	** 4 forts, located above a massive tunnel system		** 4 forts, located above a massive tunnel system
	** Massive forested mountain		** Massive forested mountain
	** Caves "of chimes"		** Caves "of chimes"
	* [[The Yellow]] (~~Enchiridian~~, color and arid), once Xhevahir (Darktongue, gem), Meridia (Imperial, south), and Suthakr (Nortongue, south field)		* [[The Yellow]] (Commontongue, color and arid), once Xhevahir (Darktongue, gem), Meridia (Imperial, south), and Suthakr (Nortongue, south field)
	** 1 ruined city, 2 ruined towns, 2 ruined towers		** 1 ruined city, 2 ruined towns, 2 ruined towers
	** Originally a fertile lea island in the Shattered Age, specializing in pastures and livestock		** Originally a fertile lea island in the Shattered Age, specializing in pastures and livestock

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2025-07-19T19:04:35Z

Culture

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	==Culture==		==Culture==

	* [[Carnivale]], week ~~one~~ of [[Sperantsain]]: Weeklong party with masks. This started as a ploy of subterfuge for Suentius to help Lucidus outcasts and secret societies to work against the Dark Empire, wrapped in a way that was very attractive to the decadent Dark Empire. It was conceived as a "gift" from Suentius to honor Lascivia, but was actually a manipulation to resist her.		* [[Carnivale]], week four of [[Sperantsain]]: Weeklong party with masks. This started as a ploy of subterfuge for Suentius to help Lucidus outcasts and secret societies to work against the Dark Empire, wrapped in a way that was very attractive to the decadent Dark Empire. It was conceived as a "gift" from Suentius to honor Lascivia, but was actually a manipulation to resist her.
	* "Bon Voyage" before any voyage, pour a bottle of wine on the deck of the ship for good luck.		* "Bon Voyage" before any voyage, pour a bottle of wine on the deck of the ship for good luck.
	* "Welcome Home" when you arrive home from a voyage: toss coins into the sea as thanks for a safe voyage.		* "Welcome Home" when you arrive home from a voyage: toss coins into the sea as thanks for a safe voyage.
	* Mate Lot: The ability to form a legal partnership and inheritance with anyone in your "crew".		* Mate Lot: The ability to form a legal partnership and inheritance with anyone in your "crew".

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2025-06-09T03:11:41Z

Green Reach

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	* [[Bogshade]]: Population 800, feral villages gathering exotic jungle resources for House Viridian		* [[Bogshade]]: Population 800, feral villages gathering exotic jungle resources for House Viridian
	* [[Foamglass]]: Population 2900, mysterious and hazardous plant braved for a valuable mineral		* [[Foamglass]]: Population 2900, mysterious and hazardous plant braved for a valuable mineral
	* [[Valdessa]] ~~(Darktongue, person), trying to be renamed Silvershore (Imperial, white beaches) and Hvitrstrond (Nortongue, white shore)~~		* [[Valdessa]]: Seat of power for [[House Viridia]], large population, varied economy
	** 1 city, 1 town, 3 villages
	** Northern City: ~~Dorsuva (Dawntongue, longing) is famous for enormous libraries~~
	** Lots of ~~pasture land~~
	** Lake with fishing village
	** Southeastern marsh
	** Hill ridge with spring that feeds lake
	** River town known for ~~spicy food~~
	** High quality road system
	* [[Silbrae]] (Imperial, person), once Serenia (Imperial, peaceful) and Vollrland (Nortongue, field land)		* [[Silbrae]] (Imperial, person), once Serenia (Imperial, peaceful) and Vollrland (Nortongue, field land)
	** 1 city, 1 town, 1 village		** 1 city, 1 town, 1 village

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2025-06-08T20:28:03Z

Green Reach

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	* [[Bogshade]]: Population 800, feral villages gathering exotic jungle resources for House Viridian		* [[Bogshade]]: Population 800, feral villages gathering exotic jungle resources for House Viridian
	* [[Foamglass]] ~~(Enchirdian~~, ~~water appearance), once Radixia (Imperial, root)~~ and ~~Rootheim (Nortongue, root home)~~		* [[Foamglass]]: Population 2900, mysterious and hazardous plant braved for a valuable mineral
	** 1 town, built on artificial stone crafted land with ablative wood bridge to protect from root
	** Eastern land is marsh
	** Western land is fertile ground
	** Southern land is a scree, slightly sloped upward to the coast
	** The entire island is covered in "deeproot" a dense carpet of edible root plant~~, like a cross between kudzu and carrot~~
	*** One of Ydalla's Ninefold Seeds
	** The waters near this island are filled with a translucent crystal sand that gives the waves a ~~shimmering glint in light~~
	** Two ruins of long rotten villages are riddled with worms
	* [[Valdessa]] (Darktongue, person), trying to be renamed Silvershore (Imperial, white beaches) and Hvitrstrond (Nortongue, white shore)		* [[Valdessa]] (Darktongue, person), trying to be renamed Silvershore (Imperial, white beaches) and Hvitrstrond (Nortongue, white shore)
	** 1 city, 1 town, 3 villages		** 1 city, 1 town, 3 villages

Sc admin: /* Green Reach */

2025-06-08T19:56:16Z

Green Reach

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	==Green Reach==		==Green Reach==

	* [[Bogshade]]: Population 800, feral villages gathering exotic jungle resources for House Viridian.		* [[Bogshade]]: Population 800, feral villages gathering exotic jungle resources for House Viridian
	* [[Foamglass]] (Enchirdian, water appearance), once Radixia (Imperial, root) and Rootheim (Nortongue, root home)		* [[Foamglass]] (Enchirdian, water appearance), once Radixia (Imperial, root) and Rootheim (Nortongue, root home)
	** 1 town, built on artificial stone crafted land with ablative wood bridge to protect from root		** 1 town, built on artificial stone crafted land with ablative wood bridge to protect from root