https://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=NonameEncyclopedia Ermariana - User contributions [en]2026-09-14T23:18:08ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.41.1https://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Ermarian&diff=2816Talk:Ermarian2006-01-27T00:26:47Z<p>Noname: </p>
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<div>==Languages==<br />
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In Languages - Vanta and Tass-Shiih? What are those? I've always referred to the Slith language as Slithzerikaiis, if Tass-Sshih is their language.<br />
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:Re: Yep, had some kind of naming seizure with that last one. :P Can be changed to Slithzerikaiis (did Alec develop some of it?) and whatever the native language of Vantanas is.---[[User:Arancaytar|Arancaytar]] | [[User talk:Arancaytar|Send Reply!]] --- <i>That is not dead which can eternal lie...</i> 10:09, 5 Sep 2005 (CEST)<br />
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::I have a little bit of Slithzerikaiis info Alec gave me. As for Vanta, that's fine, although I say in the Vantanas entry that Vantanas is an ancient Aizoan word. [[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<br />
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:::We could call it Vanta for now, and later give it a better name when (if ever) it is developed. If the natives had no previous outside contact and know only one language, they don't even need their own name for it. (See Jeff's: "There's no need for fancy names when there's only one...") Vanta would be what the Empire calls it. --- [[User:Arancaytar|Arancaytar]] | [[User talk:Arancaytar|Send Reply!]] --- <i>That is not dead which can eternal lie...</i> 13:58, 5 Sep 2005 (CEST)<br />
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== Natural resourses ==<br />
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The minerals go up to mithral, but there is an adamantine axe and I read this somewhere, probable drakefyre's demesne, there was 'irudite'.<br />
Also, I think there should be bow woods (cavewood, lemonwood, yew, etc.) and whatever black halberd is made of.<br />
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:Alloys (as I am assuming adamantite is) are not natural resources. I would imagine that the Black Halberd is enchanted steel or something to that effect. The list of materials on my site is not necessarily for Ermarian - more as an aid to scenario designers. --[[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]] 13:43, 2 Sep 2005 (CEST)<br />
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::The ending of "adamantite" indicates a mineral or stone. It's a weird idea, and I suppose it's a mistake on Jeff's part, but it isn't entirely impossible - there could be some kind of durable mineral that can be fashioned into weapons. Why do you assume it's an alloy? --- [[User:Arancaytar|Arancaytar]] | [[User talk:Arancaytar|Send Reply!]] --- <i>That is not dead which can eternal lie...</i> 21:47, 2 Sep 2005 (CEST)<br />
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:::I assume that it's an alloy because it's only used for powerful items and rarely at that, so I assume it requires a highly magical sort of Bessemer process. Also, I'd like it if you answered my language question :P. [[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<br />
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== Too many resources ==<br />
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Who the heck pasted this huge list of natural resources in there? Only about five of them are ever going to be developed, and some of them definitely don't exist on Ermarian - or do we have Maple trees anywhere?<br />
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I'd suggest it gets removed and replaced with a more concise list, or it is changed from bullet points to a comma-separated list filling the line. That would save space, and having all these trivial resources take up so much scrolling time doesn't make any sense... [[User:Arancaytar|Arancaytar]] | [[User talk:Arancaytar|Send Reply!]] --- <i>That is not dead which can eternal lie...</i> 17:54, 25 January 2006 (CST)<br />
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::I'll take care of it. --[[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<br />
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I'll just keep iron, as so many weapons in the games are made out of that metal-- Noname.</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Ermarian&diff=2815Ermarian2006-01-27T00:25:55Z<p>Noname: /* Natural Resources */</p>
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<div>Ermarian is a planet orbiting the star [[Alxus]]. Its surface is ruled by the [[Empire]]. Its name is generally taken to mean "The Glorious", though this has been derived through much conjecture. It is definitely a human name, however, and has not been seen in written use before the twentieth century [[Before Pralgad]]. (See [[Naming of Ermarian]]).<br />
<br />
==Factbook==<br />
<br />
===Geography===<br />
<br />
====Area====<br />
<br />
*Land: Approximately seven million (7,000,000) square [[mile|miles]], known landmasses<br />
*Water: ''Unknown'' (the world has never been circumnavigated)<br />
*Total: ''Unknown''<br />
<br />
====Coastline====<br />
<br />
Approximately 45,000 miles.<br />
<br />
====Climate====<br />
<br />
Variable. Ranges from tropical/arid over temperate to mildly cold. <br />
<br />
====Known Landmasses====<br />
<br />
*[[Aizo]]<br />
*[[Pralgad]]<br />
*[[Valorim]]<br />
*[[Vantanas]]<br />
<br />
(See [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
Of note: The planet contains an extensive cave system that reaches beneath the ocean and has not been fully explored. This cave system is named [[Exile]], and is almost large enough to count as a continent in its own right.<br />
<br />
====Age====<br />
<br />
Ermarian is thought to be approximately 7 billion years old, though this theory has yet to find widespread acclaim among scholars.<br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
====Size====<br />
<br />
At [[Present Day]], Ermarian is thought to be home to at least 150 million intelligent beings - these numbers do not include the [[Vahnatai]] or the [[Slithzerikai]] living in [[Bahssikava]], as the [[humans]] have no contact with these lands.<br />
<br />
====Ethnic Groups====<br />
<br />
Of the known population:<br />
<br />
*Humans: 71%<br />
*Nephilim: 9%<br />
*Slithzerikai: 4%<br />
*Vahnatai: 3%<br />
*Other: 13%<br />
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("Other" species include the [[Goblins]], [[Dragons]], and various remnants of [[Troglodytes]] and [[Giants]])<br />
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====Languages====<br />
<br />
*[[Imperial Standard]] (Pralgadian)<br />
*[[Aizoim|Ancient Aizoan]] (obs.)<br />
*[[Soruharva]]<br />
*[[Novah]]<br />
*[[Vanta]]<br />
*[[Tass-Sshih]]<br />
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====Religions====<br />
<br />
*[[Church of the Divine Lucre]]<br />
*[[Anama Church]]<br />
*Various Others<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
====Administration====<br />
<br />
The entire known surface is ruled by the [[Empire]], under a [[Wikipedia:monarchy|monarchy]]. The subterranean lands are governed by the [[Kingdom of Avernum]], which has recently been recognized as a sovereign nation by the Empire. The lands below Avernum are ruled by the Empire of [[Bahssikava]] under the [[Slithzerikai]], and by the [[Vahnatai]].<br />
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====Administrative Divisions====<br />
<br />
*[[Surface]]<br />
**[[Empire]]<br />
***[[Aizo]]<br />
***[[Pralgad]]<br />
****[[Solaria]]<br />
***[[Valorim]]<br />
****[[Footracer Province]]<br />
****[[Monroe Province]]<br />
****[[Midori Province]]<br />
****[[Karnold Province]]<br />
****[[Krizsan Province]]<br />
****[[Isle of Bigail]]<br />
***[[Vantanas]]<br />
*[[Exile]]<br />
**[[Avernum]]<br />
***[[Honeycomb]]<br />
***[[Great Cave]]<br />
***[[Eastern Gallery]]<br />
***[[Northeastern Exile]]<br />
***[[Upper Avernum]]<br />
**[[Bahssikava]]<br />
**[[Vahnatai Lands]]<br />
<br />
===Economy===<br />
<br />
====Exports====<br />
<br />
None. No technology exists to leave the planet, and thus there is no outside which to export into.<br />
<br />
====Imports====<br />
<br />
None. See Exports.<br />
<br />
====Natural Resources====<br />
Iron, Copper, Lead, Tin, Salt, Granite, Silver, Gold, [[Mithral]], Gems, Spices, Dyes, Stone, Wheat, Oats, Fruits, Vegetables, [[Mushrooms]], Meat (beef, mutton, pork, poultry, etc.), Eggs, Dairy (milk, cheese, etc.), Nuts, Ash, [[Cavewood]], Lemonwood, Various [[alchemical ingredients]].<br />
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[[Category:Cosmology]]<br />
[[Category:Geography]]</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Gnass&diff=2736Gnass2006-01-25T18:24:41Z<p>Noname: </p>
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<div>Gnass is a [[Slithzerikai]] city. Located deep within exile, many slith live here, excepting the demon-worshipping kinds.</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Gnass&diff=2735Gnass2006-01-25T18:24:20Z<p>Noname: </p>
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<div>Gnass is a [[Slithzerikai]] city. Located deep within exile, many slith live here, excepting the [[demon]]-worshipping kinds.</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Gnass&diff=2734Gnass2006-01-25T18:21:54Z<p>Noname: </p>
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<div>Gnass is a [[Slithzerikai]] city. Located deep within exile, many demon-worshipping slith live there.</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Gnass&diff=2733Gnass2006-01-25T18:21:46Z<p>Noname: </p>
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<div>Gnass is a [[Slithzerikai]] city. Located deep within exile, many demon-worshipping slith live there.<br />
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This article is a [[stub]]. You can help by expanding it.</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Gnass&diff=2732Talk:Gnass2006-01-25T18:20:45Z<p>Noname: </p>
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<div>I just got the ball rolling here. Much more needs to be added.</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Gnass&diff=2731Gnass2006-01-25T18:20:13Z<p>Noname: </p>
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<div>Gnass is a [[Slithzerikai]] city. Located deep within exile, many demon-worshipping slith live there.</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Arancaytar&diff=2486User talk:Arancaytar2005-12-29T02:53:05Z<p>Noname: </p>
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<div>Aran, I've started going through this list: [[Special:Wantedpages]] to find stubs to make, and then I'll go through the list of stubs and expand articles. --[[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]] 22:42, 28 Aug 2005 (CEST)<br />
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Stubs are definitely better than nothing - they let you get down the basics and simple definitions that help people using the Encyclopedia. [[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<br />
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Would it be possible to allow only registered users to make edits? I think that would be a good idea. --[[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<br />
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Yes, Monastery is new. It looks like it replaced Fort Ganrick (Monastery is west of Fort Draco). --[[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<bR><br />
Well, it didn't replace Fort Ganrick, but Fort Ganrick no longer exists.<br />
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You don't need to stub pages marked "In Progress". I specifically didn't stub them because I was planning to finish them. --[[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<br />
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Stuff for you to bring over:<br />
*The Triad (which needs to be edited)<br />
*Quickfire<br />
*Spiders<br />
*Layout for Herbarium Articles<br />
<br />
And then we should be completely done with the old Encyclopedia content (minus wands)<br />
<br />
:The Triad article is full of wrong information and needs to be drastically edited as well, but it does have a lot of words :P<br />
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I've spent quite a while going through [http://home.sanbrunocable.com/~tommywatts03/history.html Kel's excellent notes] and making changes to the history of Exile and the founders. Everything should now be aligned with Av 1-3, but I'm holding off on ZKR until I can confirm some A4 stuff. The only contradiction is a history book saying [[Micah I|Micah]] ruled for 40 years before 817, and Erika saying in 833 that he ruled for 20-some years. What Erika said makes absolutely no sense with the other timelines considered, so I just ignored that. -- [[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]] 20:09, 31 Aug 2005 (CEST)<br />
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:The banishing of the Archmagi is early, but it does make sense that it would be in the earlier years of Hawthorne II's reign than the later years. I always thought of Erika as the youngest and most powerful of the Five. I thought of her and Micah as the young leaders of the fledgeling nation. While it does put Micah very old for a non-mage, I've tried to explain it in his entry.<br />
<hr><br />
I don't have the first map, but I assume that you do. If you need it, I should be able to dig it up.<br />
[http://www.sitemouse.com/users/drakefyre/pralgrad_02.gif Map 2]<br />
[http://www.sitemouse.com/users/drakefyre/pralgrad_03.gif Map 3]<br />
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I found this lying around in my sitemouse directory: <br>http://www.sitemouse.com/users/drakefyre/Vantanas.gif<br />
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:It wouldn't hurt to upload this so we have another map of Vantanas. And a color one :P -- [[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]] 15:08, 2 Sep 2005 (CEST)<br />
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== Aran wanted to know who I am, I don't know how to reply so I'm posting here. ==<br />
<br />
I bought a CD containing 100 games that included the exile series, which was when I first played exile. However, every one of those 100 games were unregistered (should I laugh or cry?) and the other games were horrible. Anyways I have not registered in any exile/spiderweb boards so you do not know me. My life is not that interesting, so I will post no more. By the way how do you start a new page?<br />
<br />
I don't know how to mark articles as a stub, would someone please tell me how?<br />
<br />
---[[User:Hhhhh|Hhhhh]]<br />
<hr><br />
Some of the Rone/Micah information needs to be changed - Rone is not dead, it was a mistaken rumor. But it's confirmed that Rone is using magic to extend his life and probably did for Micah as well.<br />
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Wait? only 16% of the empire's people follow a religion? That's what the percentages add up to- 16%. I thought that there would be more, so I changed the statistics to add up to 100% of the religious citizenry (not including secular citizens.) My question is, what about the other 84% of the empire? Are they all secular?</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Arancaytar&diff=2485User talk:Arancaytar2005-12-29T02:49:40Z<p>Noname: </p>
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<div>Aran, I've started going through this list: [[Special:Wantedpages]] to find stubs to make, and then I'll go through the list of stubs and expand articles. --[[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]] 22:42, 28 Aug 2005 (CEST)<br />
<hr><br />
Stubs are definitely better than nothing - they let you get down the basics and simple definitions that help people using the Encyclopedia. [[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<br />
<hr><br />
Would it be possible to allow only registered users to make edits? I think that would be a good idea. --[[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<br />
<hr><br />
Yes, Monastery is new. It looks like it replaced Fort Ganrick (Monastery is west of Fort Draco). --[[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<bR><br />
Well, it didn't replace Fort Ganrick, but Fort Ganrick no longer exists.<br />
<hr><br />
You don't need to stub pages marked "In Progress". I specifically didn't stub them because I was planning to finish them. --[[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<br />
<hr><br />
Stuff for you to bring over:<br />
*The Triad (which needs to be edited)<br />
*Quickfire<br />
*Spiders<br />
*Layout for Herbarium Articles<br />
<br />
And then we should be completely done with the old Encyclopedia content (minus wands)<br />
<br />
:The Triad article is full of wrong information and needs to be drastically edited as well, but it does have a lot of words :P<br />
<hr><br />
I've spent quite a while going through [http://home.sanbrunocable.com/~tommywatts03/history.html Kel's excellent notes] and making changes to the history of Exile and the founders. Everything should now be aligned with Av 1-3, but I'm holding off on ZKR until I can confirm some A4 stuff. The only contradiction is a history book saying [[Micah I|Micah]] ruled for 40 years before 817, and Erika saying in 833 that he ruled for 20-some years. What Erika said makes absolutely no sense with the other timelines considered, so I just ignored that. -- [[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]] 20:09, 31 Aug 2005 (CEST)<br />
<br />
:The banishing of the Archmagi is early, but it does make sense that it would be in the earlier years of Hawthorne II's reign than the later years. I always thought of Erika as the youngest and most powerful of the Five. I thought of her and Micah as the young leaders of the fledgeling nation. While it does put Micah very old for a non-mage, I've tried to explain it in his entry.<br />
<hr><br />
I don't have the first map, but I assume that you do. If you need it, I should be able to dig it up.<br />
[http://www.sitemouse.com/users/drakefyre/pralgrad_02.gif Map 2]<br />
[http://www.sitemouse.com/users/drakefyre/pralgrad_03.gif Map 3]<br />
<hr><br />
I found this lying around in my sitemouse directory: <br>http://www.sitemouse.com/users/drakefyre/Vantanas.gif<br />
<br />
:It wouldn't hurt to upload this so we have another map of Vantanas. And a color one :P -- [[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]] 15:08, 2 Sep 2005 (CEST)<br />
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== Aran wanted to know who I am, I don't know how to reply so I'm posting here. ==<br />
<br />
I bought a CD containing 100 games that included the exile series, which was when I first played exile. However, every one of those 100 games were unregistered (should I laugh or cry?) and the other games were horrible. Anyways I have not registered in any exile/spiderweb boards so you do not know me. My life is not that interesting, so I will post no more. By the way how do you start a new page?<br />
<br />
I don't know how to mark articles as a stub, would someone please tell me how?<br />
<br />
---[[User:Hhhhh|Hhhhh]]<br />
<hr><br />
Some of the Rone/Micah information needs to be changed - Rone is not dead, it was a mistaken rumor. But it's confirmed that Rone is using magic to extend his life and probably did for Micah as well.<br />
<br />
I changed the religion percentages because they did not add up to 100% 5%+3% = 8%. Where are the other 92%?--Noname</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Arancaytar&diff=2484User talk:Arancaytar2005-12-29T02:49:15Z<p>Noname: </p>
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<div>Aran, I've started going through this list: [[Special:Wantedpages]] to find stubs to make, and then I'll go through the list of stubs and expand articles. --[[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]] 22:42, 28 Aug 2005 (CEST)<br />
<hr><br />
Stubs are definitely better than nothing - they let you get down the basics and simple definitions that help people using the Encyclopedia. [[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<br />
<hr><br />
Would it be possible to allow only registered users to make edits? I think that would be a good idea. --[[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<br />
<hr><br />
Yes, Monastery is new. It looks like it replaced Fort Ganrick (Monastery is west of Fort Draco). --[[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<bR><br />
Well, it didn't replace Fort Ganrick, but Fort Ganrick no longer exists.<br />
<hr><br />
You don't need to stub pages marked "In Progress". I specifically didn't stub them because I was planning to finish them. --[[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]]<br />
<hr><br />
Stuff for you to bring over:<br />
*The Triad (which needs to be edited)<br />
*Quickfire<br />
*Spiders<br />
*Layout for Herbarium Articles<br />
<br />
And then we should be completely done with the old Encyclopedia content (minus wands)<br />
<br />
:The Triad article is full of wrong information and needs to be drastically edited as well, but it does have a lot of words :P<br />
<hr><br />
I've spent quite a while going through [http://home.sanbrunocable.com/~tommywatts03/history.html Kel's excellent notes] and making changes to the history of Exile and the founders. Everything should now be aligned with Av 1-3, but I'm holding off on ZKR until I can confirm some A4 stuff. The only contradiction is a history book saying [[Micah I|Micah]] ruled for 40 years before 817, and Erika saying in 833 that he ruled for 20-some years. What Erika said makes absolutely no sense with the other timelines considered, so I just ignored that. -- [[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]] 20:09, 31 Aug 2005 (CEST)<br />
<br />
:The banishing of the Archmagi is early, but it does make sense that it would be in the earlier years of Hawthorne II's reign than the later years. I always thought of Erika as the youngest and most powerful of the Five. I thought of her and Micah as the young leaders of the fledgeling nation. While it does put Micah very old for a non-mage, I've tried to explain it in his entry.<br />
<hr><br />
I don't have the first map, but I assume that you do. If you need it, I should be able to dig it up.<br />
[http://www.sitemouse.com/users/drakefyre/pralgrad_02.gif Map 2]<br />
[http://www.sitemouse.com/users/drakefyre/pralgrad_03.gif Map 3]<br />
<hr><br />
I found this lying around in my sitemouse directory: <br>http://www.sitemouse.com/users/drakefyre/Vantanas.gif<br />
<br />
:It wouldn't hurt to upload this so we have another map of Vantanas. And a color one :P -- [[User:Drakefyre|Drakey]] 15:08, 2 Sep 2005 (CEST)<br />
<br />
== Aran wanted to know who I am, I don't know how to reply so I'm posting here. ==<br />
<br />
I bought a CD containing 100 games that included the exile series, which was when I first played exile. However, every one of those 100 games were unregistered (should I laugh or cry?) and the other games were horrible. Anyways I have not registered in any exile/spiderweb boards so you do not know me. My life is not that interesting, so I will post no more. By the way how do you start a new page?<br />
<br />
I don't know how to mark articles as a stub, would someone please tell me how?<br />
<br />
---[[User:Hhhhh|Hhhhh]]<br />
<hr><br />
Some of the Rone/Micah information needs to be changed - Rone is not dead, it was a mistaken rumor. But it's confirmed that Rone is using magic to extend his life and probably did for Micah as well.<br />
<br />
I changed the religion percentages because they did not add up to 100% 5%+3% = 8%. Where are the other 92%?</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Empire&diff=2479Empire2005-12-28T21:51:13Z<p>Noname: /* Population */</p>
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<div>The Empire is the largest nation on the [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]], and has been the only known one throughout most of the [[history]] of the planet. Spanning all four continents at the [[Present Day]], its size is unparalleled.<br />
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In its history, the Empire has once been refounded. To distinguish, the first Empire is sometimes referred to as the [[Aizoan Empire]], while the second is the [[Pralgadian Empire]]. However, both refer (or referred, in the case of the former) to themselves as simply "The Empire". Since the Aizoan Empire collapsed nearly a thousand years ago, the information below is concerned entirely with the one in Pralgad.<br />
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== Factbook Entry ==<br />
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===Background===<br />
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The first Empire is believed to have been founded several centuries pre-[[Imperial Era]]. The first surviving record, however, dates from [[Emperors|Emperor]] [[Zion I]] of [[Aizo]], who ascended the throne in 250 [[Before Pralgad]]. After the Empire collapsed in 100 BP, the heir of the last emperor (growing up in Exile on [[Pragad]]) founded the Pralgadian Empire in 0 IE, which has lasted to this day, outlasting minor civil wars and natural disasters. The continent of Aizo was retaken by the Pralgadian Empire at the beginning of the third century IE; [[Valorim]] was discovered and conquered in the seventh century. Vantanas has never been settled; the tropical climate so far has kept away any permanent dwellers (though it is rumored that some fugitives from the Empire have on occasion found their home here).<br />
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===Geography===<br />
<br />
====Location====<br />
The [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]].<br />
<br />
====Map====<br />
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[[Maps:Ermarian]]<br />
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====Area====<br />
<br />
====Land Boundaries====<br />
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None; there are no other nations on the surface.<br />
<br />
====Coast Line====<br />
<br />
====Climate====<br />
<br />
Temperate to Tropical, arid in some places (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Terrain====<br />
<br />
Varies (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Elevation Extremes====<br />
<br />
*Lowest Point:<br />
*Highest Point:<br />
<br />
====Natural Resources====<br />
*Arable land<br />
*Iron<br />
*Copper<br />
*Wood<br />
*Salt<br />
*Lead<br />
*Tin<br />
*Gold<br />
*Silver<br />
*Plentiful fresh water<br />
*Gems<br />
<br />
====Products====<br />
*Food products<br />
- Corn<br />
- Wheat<br />
- Oats<br />
- Vegetables (lettuce, celery, carrots, potatoes, onions, beets, spinach, etc.)<br />
- Fruits (apples, pears, grapes, oranges, lemons, limes, blueberries, tomatoes, watermelons, etc.) <br />
- Beans<br />
- Nuts<br />
- Fish<br />
- Dairy<br />
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*Wood and/or Metal handheld items<br />
- Farm tools (hoes, ploughs, rakes, pitchforkes etc.) <br />
- Weapons (swords, battle axes, bows, spears, halbards, pikes, etc.) <br />
- Mining tools (picks, buckets, lanterns, shovels, etc.)<br />
- Lumberjacking tools (axes, saws, etc.)<br />
- Other products (chains, pails, writing utensils.)<br />
<br />
*Furniture<br />
*Parchment, paper, and papyrus<br />
*Cut stone/works of masonry<br />
- Tiles<br />
- Statues <br />
<br />
*Spices<br />
*Dyes<br />
*Magical artifacts<br />
*Coins<br />
*Pots<br />
*Clothing/cloth<br />
- Cotton<br />
- Wool<br />
- Jute<br />
- Hemp<br />
- Silk <br />
<br />
*Siege equipment<br />
*Books and scrolls<br />
<br />
====Land Use====<br />
<br />
====Natural Hazards====<br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
*About 60% of the human population's active workforce is employed by some form of farming, herding, fishing, hunting, or food-related job. Often, this is accompanied by some time spent in the military, or as a manual laborer. The remaining 40% includes soldiers, merchants, carptenters, masons, doctors, clerks, coopers, librarians, smiths, alchemists, bookbinders, distillers, clothiers, inkmakers, jewelers, weavers, potters, dentists, barbers, auctioneers, tanners, engravers, dyers, bakers, artists, fletchers, mercenaries, acrobats, glassblowers, butchers, surveyors, sages, scribes, accountants, messengers, teachers, wizards, cartographers, millers, netmakers, architects, candle makers, engineers, innkeepers, and healers, among many other jobs. <br />
<br />
====Current Population====<br />
<br />
135 million (estimate)<br />
<br />
====Age Structure====<br />
<br />
====Population Growth Rate====<br />
<br />
====Nationality====<br />
<br />
*Noun: Imperial Citizen ([[Aizoan]], [[Pralgadian]], [[Valorimian]])<br />
*Adjective: Imperial (Aizoan, Pralgadian, Valorimian)<br />
<br />
====Ethnic Groups====<br />
<br />
*[[Human]]:<br />
:*Aizoan: 23%tuto<br />
:*Pralgadian: 65%<br />
*[[Humanoid|Non-human]]:<br />
:*[[Nephil]]: 8%<br />
:*[[Slithzerikai]]: 2%<br />
:*Other: 2%<br />
<br />
====Religions====<br />
Of the religious population:<br />
<br />
*[[Anama]]: 5%<br />
*[[Divine Lucre]]: 3%<br />
*Various other faiths: 92%<br />
<br />
====Languages====<br />
<br />
*[[Imperial Standard]]<br />
*[[Aizoim]]<br />
*[[Soruharva]]<br />
<br />
====Literacy====<br />
<br />
57% over the age of 15 can read and write.<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
====Country Name====<br />
<br />
Conventional Long Form: The Empire<br />
<br />
====Government Type====<br />
<br />
Constitutional Monarchy, tending towards Bureaucracy.<br />
<br />
====Administrative Divisions====<br />
<br />
*[[Pralgad (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Valorim (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Aizo (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
<br />
====Leader====<br />
<br />
Empress [[Prazac I]]<br />
<br />
====Capital====<br />
<br />
[[Solaria]], in Pralgad<br />
<br />
====Flag====<br />
<br />
White horizontal band on top, black horizontal band on bottom, each taking roughly 1/6 of the banner; the middle 2/3 of the background is dominated by a green and a blue band, meeting each other halfway across the flag; this is the banner for the Empire, and is most commonly seen defaced with a four-rayed sun in the center (with one ray pointing into each field). ([http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=002483#000000])<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
This Empire was then apparently led by a senate of noble houses who elected the Emperor amongst themselves. It is not known if the Imperial title was hereditary at that point. Around 100 BP, after several decades of growing instability, the Aizoan Empire collapsed leading first to civil war and eventually to a dark age of smaller feudalistic nations.<br />
However, the heir of the last Emperor ([[Baltimore I]]) was growing up on [[Pralgad]], and in 65 BP began to use diplomacy, military prowess and charisma to unite the rivalling factions and take over power. I<br />
<br />
[[Category:Empire]]<br />
[[Category:Nations]]<br />
[[Category:Geography]]</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Empire&diff=2478Empire2005-12-28T21:49:53Z<p>Noname: /* Population */</p>
<hr />
<div>The Empire is the largest nation on the [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]], and has been the only known one throughout most of the [[history]] of the planet. Spanning all four continents at the [[Present Day]], its size is unparalleled.<br />
<br />
In its history, the Empire has once been refounded. To distinguish, the first Empire is sometimes referred to as the [[Aizoan Empire]], while the second is the [[Pralgadian Empire]]. However, both refer (or referred, in the case of the former) to themselves as simply "The Empire". Since the Aizoan Empire collapsed nearly a thousand years ago, the information below is concerned entirely with the one in Pralgad.<br />
<br />
== Factbook Entry ==<br />
<br />
===Background===<br />
<br />
The first Empire is believed to have been founded several centuries pre-[[Imperial Era]]. The first surviving record, however, dates from [[Emperors|Emperor]] [[Zion I]] of [[Aizo]], who ascended the throne in 250 [[Before Pralgad]]. After the Empire collapsed in 100 BP, the heir of the last emperor (growing up in Exile on [[Pragad]]) founded the Pralgadian Empire in 0 IE, which has lasted to this day, outlasting minor civil wars and natural disasters. The continent of Aizo was retaken by the Pralgadian Empire at the beginning of the third century IE; [[Valorim]] was discovered and conquered in the seventh century. Vantanas has never been settled; the tropical climate so far has kept away any permanent dwellers (though it is rumored that some fugitives from the Empire have on occasion found their home here).<br />
<br />
===Geography===<br />
<br />
====Location====<br />
The [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]].<br />
<br />
====Map====<br />
<br />
[[Maps:Ermarian]]<br />
<br />
====Area====<br />
<br />
====Land Boundaries====<br />
<br />
None; there are no other nations on the surface.<br />
<br />
====Coast Line====<br />
<br />
====Climate====<br />
<br />
Temperate to Tropical, arid in some places (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Terrain====<br />
<br />
Varies (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Elevation Extremes====<br />
<br />
*Lowest Point:<br />
*Highest Point:<br />
<br />
====Natural Resources====<br />
*Arable land<br />
*Iron<br />
*Copper<br />
*Wood<br />
*Salt<br />
*Lead<br />
*Tin<br />
*Gold<br />
*Silver<br />
*Plentiful fresh water<br />
*Gems<br />
<br />
====Products====<br />
*Food products<br />
- Corn<br />
- Wheat<br />
- Oats<br />
- Vegetables (lettuce, celery, carrots, potatoes, onions, beets, spinach, etc.)<br />
- Fruits (apples, pears, grapes, oranges, lemons, limes, blueberries, tomatoes, watermelons, etc.) <br />
- Beans<br />
- Nuts<br />
- Fish<br />
- Dairy<br />
<br />
<br />
*Wood and/or Metal handheld items<br />
- Farm tools (hoes, ploughs, rakes, pitchforkes etc.) <br />
- Weapons (swords, battle axes, bows, spears, halbards, pikes, etc.) <br />
- Mining tools (picks, buckets, lanterns, shovels, etc.)<br />
- Lumberjacking tools (axes, saws, etc.)<br />
- Other products (chains, pails, writing utensils.)<br />
<br />
*Furniture<br />
*Parchment, paper, and papyrus<br />
*Cut stone/works of masonry<br />
- Tiles<br />
- Statues <br />
<br />
*Spices<br />
*Dyes<br />
*Magical artifacts<br />
*Coins<br />
*Pots<br />
*Clothing/cloth<br />
- Cotton<br />
- Wool<br />
- Jute<br />
- Hemp<br />
- Silk <br />
<br />
*Siege equipment<br />
*Books and scrolls<br />
<br />
====Land Use====<br />
<br />
====Natural Hazards====<br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
*About 60% of the human population's active workforce is employed by some form of farming, herding, fishing, hunting, or food-related job. Often, this is accompanied by some time spent in the military, or as a manual laborer (after harvest.) The remaining 40% includes soldiers, merchants, carptenters, masons, doctors, clerks, coopers, librarians, blacksmiths, alchemists, bookbinders, distillers, clothiers, inkmakers, jewelers, weavers, potters, dentists, barbers, auctioneers, tanners, engravers, dyers, bakers, artists, fletchers, mercenaries, acrobats, glassblowers, butchers, surveyors, sages, scribes, accountants, messengers, teachers, wizards, cartographers, millers, netmakers, architects, engineers, innkeepers, and healers, among many other jobs. <br />
<br />
====Current Population====<br />
<br />
135 million (estimate)<br />
<br />
====Age Structure====<br />
<br />
====Population Growth Rate====<br />
<br />
====Nationality====<br />
<br />
*Noun: Imperial Citizen ([[Aizoan]], [[Pralgadian]], [[Valorimian]])<br />
*Adjective: Imperial (Aizoan, Pralgadian, Valorimian)<br />
<br />
====Ethnic Groups====<br />
<br />
*[[Human]]:<br />
:*Aizoan: 23%tuto<br />
:*Pralgadian: 65%<br />
*[[Humanoid|Non-human]]:<br />
:*[[Nephil]]: 8%<br />
:*[[Slithzerikai]]: 2%<br />
:*Other: 2%<br />
<br />
====Religions====<br />
Of the religious population:<br />
<br />
*[[Anama]]: 5%<br />
*[[Divine Lucre]]: 3%<br />
*Various other faiths: 92%<br />
<br />
====Languages====<br />
<br />
*[[Imperial Standard]]<br />
*[[Aizoim]]<br />
*[[Soruharva]]<br />
<br />
====Literacy====<br />
<br />
57% over the age of 15 can read and write.<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
====Country Name====<br />
<br />
Conventional Long Form: The Empire<br />
<br />
====Government Type====<br />
<br />
Constitutional Monarchy, tending towards Bureaucracy.<br />
<br />
====Administrative Divisions====<br />
<br />
*[[Pralgad (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Valorim (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Aizo (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
<br />
====Leader====<br />
<br />
Empress [[Prazac I]]<br />
<br />
====Capital====<br />
<br />
[[Solaria]], in Pralgad<br />
<br />
====Flag====<br />
<br />
White horizontal band on top, black horizontal band on bottom, each taking roughly 1/6 of the banner; the middle 2/3 of the background is dominated by a green and a blue band, meeting each other halfway across the flag; this is the banner for the Empire, and is most commonly seen defaced with a four-rayed sun in the center (with one ray pointing into each field). ([http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=002483#000000])<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
This Empire was then apparently led by a senate of noble houses who elected the Emperor amongst themselves. It is not known if the Imperial title was hereditary at that point. Around 100 BP, after several decades of growing instability, the Aizoan Empire collapsed leading first to civil war and eventually to a dark age of smaller feudalistic nations.<br />
However, the heir of the last Emperor ([[Baltimore I]]) was growing up on [[Pralgad]], and in 65 BP began to use diplomacy, military prowess and charisma to unite the rivalling factions and take over power. I<br />
<br />
[[Category:Empire]]<br />
[[Category:Nations]]<br />
[[Category:Geography]]</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Empire&diff=2477Empire2005-12-28T21:48:07Z<p>Noname: /* Population */</p>
<hr />
<div>The Empire is the largest nation on the [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]], and has been the only known one throughout most of the [[history]] of the planet. Spanning all four continents at the [[Present Day]], its size is unparalleled.<br />
<br />
In its history, the Empire has once been refounded. To distinguish, the first Empire is sometimes referred to as the [[Aizoan Empire]], while the second is the [[Pralgadian Empire]]. However, both refer (or referred, in the case of the former) to themselves as simply "The Empire". Since the Aizoan Empire collapsed nearly a thousand years ago, the information below is concerned entirely with the one in Pralgad.<br />
<br />
== Factbook Entry ==<br />
<br />
===Background===<br />
<br />
The first Empire is believed to have been founded several centuries pre-[[Imperial Era]]. The first surviving record, however, dates from [[Emperors|Emperor]] [[Zion I]] of [[Aizo]], who ascended the throne in 250 [[Before Pralgad]]. After the Empire collapsed in 100 BP, the heir of the last emperor (growing up in Exile on [[Pragad]]) founded the Pralgadian Empire in 0 IE, which has lasted to this day, outlasting minor civil wars and natural disasters. The continent of Aizo was retaken by the Pralgadian Empire at the beginning of the third century IE; [[Valorim]] was discovered and conquered in the seventh century. Vantanas has never been settled; the tropical climate so far has kept away any permanent dwellers (though it is rumored that some fugitives from the Empire have on occasion found their home here).<br />
<br />
===Geography===<br />
<br />
====Location====<br />
The [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]].<br />
<br />
====Map====<br />
<br />
[[Maps:Ermarian]]<br />
<br />
====Area====<br />
<br />
====Land Boundaries====<br />
<br />
None; there are no other nations on the surface.<br />
<br />
====Coast Line====<br />
<br />
====Climate====<br />
<br />
Temperate to Tropical, arid in some places (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Terrain====<br />
<br />
Varies (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Elevation Extremes====<br />
<br />
*Lowest Point:<br />
*Highest Point:<br />
<br />
====Natural Resources====<br />
*Arable land<br />
*Iron<br />
*Copper<br />
*Wood<br />
*Salt<br />
*Lead<br />
*Tin<br />
*Gold<br />
*Silver<br />
*Plentiful fresh water<br />
*Gems<br />
<br />
====Products====<br />
*Food products<br />
- Corn<br />
- Wheat<br />
- Oats<br />
- Vegetables (lettuce, celery, carrots, potatoes, onions, beets, spinach, etc.)<br />
- Fruits (apples, pears, grapes, oranges, lemons, limes, blueberries, tomatoes, watermelons, etc.) <br />
- Beans<br />
- Nuts<br />
- Fish<br />
- Dairy<br />
<br />
<br />
*Wood and/or Metal handheld items<br />
- Farm tools (hoes, ploughs, rakes, pitchforkes etc.) <br />
- Weapons (swords, battle axes, bows, spears, halbards, pikes, etc.) <br />
- Mining tools (picks, buckets, lanterns, shovels, etc.)<br />
- Lumberjacking tools (axes, saws, etc.)<br />
- Other products (chains, pails, writing utensils.)<br />
<br />
*Furniture<br />
*Parchment, paper, and papyrus<br />
*Cut stone/works of masonry<br />
- Tiles<br />
- Statues <br />
<br />
*Spices<br />
*Dyes<br />
*Magical artifacts<br />
*Coins<br />
*Pots<br />
*Clothing/cloth<br />
- Cotton<br />
- Wool<br />
- Jute<br />
- Hemp<br />
- Silk <br />
<br />
*Siege equipment<br />
*Books and scrolls<br />
<br />
====Land Use====<br />
<br />
====Natural Hazards====<br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
*About 60% of the human population's active workforce is employed by some form of farming, herding, fishing, hunting, or food-related job. Often, this is accompanied by some time spent in the military, or as a manual laborer (after harvest.) The remaining 40% includes soldiers, merchants, carptenters, masons, doctors, clerks, librarians, blacksmiths, alchemists, bookbinders, distillers, clothiers, inkmakers, jewelers, weavers, dentists, barbers, auctioneers, tanners, engravers, dyers, bakers, artists, fletchers, mercenaries, acrobats, glassblowers, butchers, surveyors, sages, scribes, accountants, messengers, teachers, wizards, cartographers, millers, netmakers, architects, engineers, innkeepers, and healers, among many other jobs. <br />
<br />
====Current Population====<br />
<br />
135 million (estimate)<br />
<br />
====Age Structure====<br />
<br />
====Population Growth Rate====<br />
<br />
====Nationality====<br />
<br />
*Noun: Imperial Citizen ([[Aizoan]], [[Pralgadian]], [[Valorimian]])<br />
*Adjective: Imperial (Aizoan, Pralgadian, Valorimian)<br />
<br />
====Ethnic Groups====<br />
<br />
*[[Human]]:<br />
:*Aizoan: 23%tuto<br />
:*Pralgadian: 65%<br />
*[[Humanoid|Non-human]]:<br />
:*[[Nephil]]: 8%<br />
:*[[Slithzerikai]]: 2%<br />
:*Other: 2%<br />
<br />
====Religions====<br />
Of the religious population:<br />
<br />
*[[Anama]]: 5%<br />
*[[Divine Lucre]]: 3%<br />
*Various other faiths: 92%<br />
<br />
====Languages====<br />
<br />
*[[Imperial Standard]]<br />
*[[Aizoim]]<br />
*[[Soruharva]]<br />
<br />
====Literacy====<br />
<br />
57% over the age of 15 can read and write.<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
====Country Name====<br />
<br />
Conventional Long Form: The Empire<br />
<br />
====Government Type====<br />
<br />
Constitutional Monarchy, tending towards Bureaucracy.<br />
<br />
====Administrative Divisions====<br />
<br />
*[[Pralgad (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Valorim (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Aizo (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
<br />
====Leader====<br />
<br />
Empress [[Prazac I]]<br />
<br />
====Capital====<br />
<br />
[[Solaria]], in Pralgad<br />
<br />
====Flag====<br />
<br />
White horizontal band on top, black horizontal band on bottom, each taking roughly 1/6 of the banner; the middle 2/3 of the background is dominated by a green and a blue band, meeting each other halfway across the flag; this is the banner for the Empire, and is most commonly seen defaced with a four-rayed sun in the center (with one ray pointing into each field). ([http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=002483#000000])<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
This Empire was then apparently led by a senate of noble houses who elected the Emperor amongst themselves. It is not known if the Imperial title was hereditary at that point. Around 100 BP, after several decades of growing instability, the Aizoan Empire collapsed leading first to civil war and eventually to a dark age of smaller feudalistic nations.<br />
However, the heir of the last Emperor ([[Baltimore I]]) was growing up on [[Pralgad]], and in 65 BP began to use diplomacy, military prowess and charisma to unite the rivalling factions and take over power. I<br />
<br />
[[Category:Empire]]<br />
[[Category:Nations]]<br />
[[Category:Geography]]</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Empire&diff=2476Empire2005-12-28T21:47:23Z<p>Noname: /* Population */</p>
<hr />
<div>The Empire is the largest nation on the [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]], and has been the only known one throughout most of the [[history]] of the planet. Spanning all four continents at the [[Present Day]], its size is unparalleled.<br />
<br />
In its history, the Empire has once been refounded. To distinguish, the first Empire is sometimes referred to as the [[Aizoan Empire]], while the second is the [[Pralgadian Empire]]. However, both refer (or referred, in the case of the former) to themselves as simply "The Empire". Since the Aizoan Empire collapsed nearly a thousand years ago, the information below is concerned entirely with the one in Pralgad.<br />
<br />
== Factbook Entry ==<br />
<br />
===Background===<br />
<br />
The first Empire is believed to have been founded several centuries pre-[[Imperial Era]]. The first surviving record, however, dates from [[Emperors|Emperor]] [[Zion I]] of [[Aizo]], who ascended the throne in 250 [[Before Pralgad]]. After the Empire collapsed in 100 BP, the heir of the last emperor (growing up in Exile on [[Pragad]]) founded the Pralgadian Empire in 0 IE, which has lasted to this day, outlasting minor civil wars and natural disasters. The continent of Aizo was retaken by the Pralgadian Empire at the beginning of the third century IE; [[Valorim]] was discovered and conquered in the seventh century. Vantanas has never been settled; the tropical climate so far has kept away any permanent dwellers (though it is rumored that some fugitives from the Empire have on occasion found their home here).<br />
<br />
===Geography===<br />
<br />
====Location====<br />
The [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]].<br />
<br />
====Map====<br />
<br />
[[Maps:Ermarian]]<br />
<br />
====Area====<br />
<br />
====Land Boundaries====<br />
<br />
None; there are no other nations on the surface.<br />
<br />
====Coast Line====<br />
<br />
====Climate====<br />
<br />
Temperate to Tropical, arid in some places (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Terrain====<br />
<br />
Varies (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Elevation Extremes====<br />
<br />
*Lowest Point:<br />
*Highest Point:<br />
<br />
====Natural Resources====<br />
*Arable land<br />
*Iron<br />
*Copper<br />
*Wood<br />
*Salt<br />
*Lead<br />
*Tin<br />
*Gold<br />
*Silver<br />
*Plentiful fresh water<br />
*Gems<br />
<br />
====Products====<br />
*Food products<br />
- Corn<br />
- Wheat<br />
- Oats<br />
- Vegetables (lettuce, celery, carrots, potatoes, onions, beets, spinach, etc.)<br />
- Fruits (apples, pears, grapes, oranges, lemons, limes, blueberries, tomatoes, watermelons, etc.) <br />
- Beans<br />
- Nuts<br />
- Fish<br />
- Dairy<br />
<br />
<br />
*Wood and/or Metal handheld items<br />
- Farm tools (hoes, ploughs, rakes, pitchforkes etc.) <br />
- Weapons (swords, battle axes, bows, spears, halbards, pikes, etc.) <br />
- Mining tools (picks, buckets, lanterns, shovels, etc.)<br />
- Lumberjacking tools (axes, saws, etc.)<br />
- Other products (chains, pails, writing utensils.)<br />
<br />
*Furniture<br />
*Parchment, paper, and papyrus<br />
*Cut stone/works of masonry<br />
- Tiles<br />
- Statues <br />
<br />
*Spices<br />
*Dyes<br />
*Magical artifacts<br />
*Coins<br />
*Pots<br />
*Clothing/cloth<br />
- Cotton<br />
- Wool<br />
- Jute<br />
- Hemp<br />
- Silk <br />
<br />
*Siege equipment<br />
*Books and scrolls<br />
<br />
====Land Use====<br />
<br />
====Natural Hazards====<br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
*About 60% of the human population's active workforce is employed by some form of farming, herding, fishing, hunting, or food-related job. Often, this is accompanied by some time spent in the military, or as a manual laborer (after harvest.) The remaining 40% includes soldiers, merchants, carptenters, masons, doctors, clerks, librarians, blacksmiths, alchemists, bookbinders, distillers, clothiers, inkmakers, jewelers, weavers, dentists, barbers, auctioneers, tanners, engravers dyers, bakers, artists, fletchers, mercenaries, acrobats, glassblowers, butchers, surveyors, sages, scribes, accountants, messengers, teachers, wizards, cartographers, millers, netmakers, architects, engineers, innkeepers, and healers, among many other jobs. <br />
<br />
====Current Population====<br />
<br />
135 million (estimate)<br />
<br />
====Age Structure====<br />
<br />
====Population Growth Rate====<br />
<br />
====Nationality====<br />
<br />
*Noun: Imperial Citizen ([[Aizoan]], [[Pralgadian]], [[Valorimian]])<br />
*Adjective: Imperial (Aizoan, Pralgadian, Valorimian)<br />
<br />
====Ethnic Groups====<br />
<br />
*[[Human]]:<br />
:*Aizoan: 23%tuto<br />
:*Pralgadian: 65%<br />
*[[Humanoid|Non-human]]:<br />
:*[[Nephil]]: 8%<br />
:*[[Slithzerikai]]: 2%<br />
:*Other: 2%<br />
<br />
====Religions====<br />
Of the religious population:<br />
<br />
*[[Anama]]: 5%<br />
*[[Divine Lucre]]: 3%<br />
*Various other faiths: 92%<br />
<br />
====Languages====<br />
<br />
*[[Imperial Standard]]<br />
*[[Aizoim]]<br />
*[[Soruharva]]<br />
<br />
====Literacy====<br />
<br />
57% over the age of 15 can read and write.<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
====Country Name====<br />
<br />
Conventional Long Form: The Empire<br />
<br />
====Government Type====<br />
<br />
Constitutional Monarchy, tending towards Bureaucracy.<br />
<br />
====Administrative Divisions====<br />
<br />
*[[Pralgad (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Valorim (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Aizo (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
<br />
====Leader====<br />
<br />
Empress [[Prazac I]]<br />
<br />
====Capital====<br />
<br />
[[Solaria]], in Pralgad<br />
<br />
====Flag====<br />
<br />
White horizontal band on top, black horizontal band on bottom, each taking roughly 1/6 of the banner; the middle 2/3 of the background is dominated by a green and a blue band, meeting each other halfway across the flag; this is the banner for the Empire, and is most commonly seen defaced with a four-rayed sun in the center (with one ray pointing into each field). ([http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=002483#000000])<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
This Empire was then apparently led by a senate of noble houses who elected the Emperor amongst themselves. It is not known if the Imperial title was hereditary at that point. Around 100 BP, after several decades of growing instability, the Aizoan Empire collapsed leading first to civil war and eventually to a dark age of smaller feudalistic nations.<br />
However, the heir of the last Emperor ([[Baltimore I]]) was growing up on [[Pralgad]], and in 65 BP began to use diplomacy, military prowess and charisma to unite the rivalling factions and take over power. I<br />
<br />
[[Category:Empire]]<br />
[[Category:Nations]]<br />
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<hr />
<div>The Empire is the largest nation on the [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]], and has been the only known one throughout most of the [[history]] of the planet. Spanning all four continents at the [[Present Day]], its size is unparalleled.<br />
<br />
In its history, the Empire has once been refounded. To distinguish, the first Empire is sometimes referred to as the [[Aizoan Empire]], while the second is the [[Pralgadian Empire]]. However, both refer (or referred, in the case of the former) to themselves as simply "The Empire". Since the Aizoan Empire collapsed nearly a thousand years ago, the information below is concerned entirely with the one in Pralgad.<br />
<br />
== Factbook Entry ==<br />
<br />
===Background===<br />
<br />
The first Empire is believed to have been founded several centuries pre-[[Imperial Era]]. The first surviving record, however, dates from [[Emperors|Emperor]] [[Zion I]] of [[Aizo]], who ascended the throne in 250 [[Before Pralgad]]. After the Empire collapsed in 100 BP, the heir of the last emperor (growing up in Exile on [[Pragad]]) founded the Pralgadian Empire in 0 IE, which has lasted to this day, outlasting minor civil wars and natural disasters. The continent of Aizo was retaken by the Pralgadian Empire at the beginning of the third century IE; [[Valorim]] was discovered and conquered in the seventh century. Vantanas has never been settled; the tropical climate so far has kept away any permanent dwellers (though it is rumored that some fugitives from the Empire have on occasion found their home here).<br />
<br />
===Geography===<br />
<br />
====Location====<br />
The [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]].<br />
<br />
====Map====<br />
<br />
[[Maps:Ermarian]]<br />
<br />
====Area====<br />
<br />
====Land Boundaries====<br />
<br />
None; there are no other nations on the surface.<br />
<br />
====Coast Line====<br />
<br />
====Climate====<br />
<br />
Temperate to Tropical, arid in some places (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Terrain====<br />
<br />
Varies (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Elevation Extremes====<br />
<br />
*Lowest Point:<br />
*Highest Point:<br />
<br />
====Natural Resources====<br />
*Arable land<br />
*Iron<br />
*Copper<br />
*Wood<br />
*Salt<br />
*Lead<br />
*Tin<br />
*Gold<br />
*Silver<br />
*Plentiful fresh water<br />
*Gems<br />
<br />
====Products====<br />
*Food products<br />
- Corn<br />
- Wheat<br />
- Oats<br />
- Vegetables (lettuce, celery, carrots, potatoes, onions, beets, spinach, etc.)<br />
- Fruits (apples, pears, grapes, oranges, lemons, limes, blueberries, tomatoes, watermelons, etc.) <br />
- Beans<br />
- Nuts<br />
- Fish<br />
- Dairy<br />
<br />
<br />
*Wood and/or Metal handheld items<br />
- Farm tools (hoes, ploughs, rakes, pitchforkes etc.) <br />
- Weapons (swords, battle axes, bows, spears, halbards, pikes, etc.) <br />
- Mining tools (picks, buckets, lanterns, shovels, etc.)<br />
- Lumberjacking tools (axes, saws, etc.)<br />
- Other products (chains, pails, writing utensils.)<br />
<br />
*Furniture<br />
*Parchment, paper, and papyrus<br />
*Cut stone/works of masonry<br />
- Tiles<br />
- Statues <br />
<br />
*Spices<br />
*Dyes<br />
*Magical artifacts<br />
*Coins<br />
*Pots<br />
*Clothing/cloth<br />
- Cotton<br />
- Wool<br />
- Jute<br />
- Hemp<br />
- Silk <br />
<br />
*Siege equipment<br />
*Books and scrolls<br />
<br />
====Land Use====<br />
<br />
====Natural Hazards====<br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
====Current Population====<br />
<br />
135 million (estimate)<br />
<br />
====Age Structure====<br />
<br />
====Population Growth Rate====<br />
<br />
====Nationality====<br />
<br />
*Noun: Imperial Citizen ([[Aizoan]], [[Pralgadian]], [[Valorimian]])<br />
*Adjective: Imperial (Aizoan, Pralgadian, Valorimian)<br />
<br />
====Ethnic Groups====<br />
<br />
*[[Human]]:<br />
:*Aizoan: 23%<br />
:*Pralgadian: 65%<br />
*[[Humanoid|Non-human]]:<br />
:*[[Nephil]]: 8%<br />
:*[[Slithzerikai]]: 2%<br />
:*Other: 2%<br />
<br />
====Religions====<br />
Of the religious population:<br />
<br />
*[[Anama]]: 5%<br />
*[[Divine Lucre]]: 3%<br />
*Various other faiths: 92%<br />
<br />
====Languages====<br />
<br />
*[[Imperial Standard]]<br />
*[[Aizoim]]<br />
*[[Soruharva]]<br />
<br />
====Literacy====<br />
<br />
57% over the age of 15 can read and write.<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
====Country Name====<br />
<br />
Conventional Long Form: The Empire<br />
<br />
====Government Type====<br />
<br />
Constitutional Monarchy, tending towards Bureaucracy.<br />
<br />
====Administrative Divisions====<br />
<br />
*[[Pralgad (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Valorim (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Aizo (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
<br />
====Leader====<br />
<br />
Empress [[Prazac I]]<br />
<br />
====Capital====<br />
<br />
[[Solaria]], in Pralgad<br />
<br />
====Flag====<br />
<br />
White horizontal band on top, black horizontal band on bottom, each taking roughly 1/6 of the banner; the middle 2/3 of the background is dominated by a green and a blue band, meeting each other halfway across the flag; this is the banner for the Empire, and is most commonly seen defaced with a four-rayed sun in the center (with one ray pointing into each field). ([http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=002483#000000])<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
This Empire was then apparently led by a senate of noble houses who elected the Emperor amongst themselves. It is not known if the Imperial title was hereditary at that point. Around 100 BP, after several decades of growing instability, the Aizoan Empire collapsed leading first to civil war and eventually to a dark age of smaller feudalistic nations.<br />
However, the heir of the last Emperor ([[Baltimore I]]) was growing up on [[Pralgad]], and in 65 BP began to use diplomacy, military prowess and charisma to unite the rivalling factions and take over power. I<br />
<br />
[[Category:Empire]]<br />
[[Category:Nations]]<br />
[[Category:Geography]]</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Empire&diff=2474Empire2005-12-28T21:21:48Z<p>Noname: </p>
<hr />
<div>The Empire is the largest nation on the [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]], and has been the only known one throughout most of the [[history]] of the planet. Spanning all four continents at the [[Present Day]], its size is unparalleled.<br />
<br />
In its history, the Empire has once been refounded. To distinguish, the first Empire is sometimes referred to as the [[Aizoan Empire]], while the second is the [[Pralgadian Empire]]. However, both refer (or referred, in the case of the former) to themselves as simply "The Empire". Since the Aizoan Empire collapsed nearly a thousand years ago, the information below is concerned entirely with the one in Pralgad.<br />
<br />
== Factbook Entry ==<br />
<br />
===Background===<br />
<br />
The first Empire is believed to have been founded several centuries pre-[[Imperial Era]]. The first surviving record, however, dates from [[Emperors|Emperor]] [[Zion I]] of [[Aizo]], who ascended the throne in 250 [[Before Pralgad]]. After the Empire collapsed in 100 BP, the heir of the last emperor (growing up in Exile on [[Pragad]]) founded the Pralgadian Empire in 0 IE, which has lasted to this day, outlasting minor civil wars and natural disasters. The continent of Aizo was retaken by the Pralgadian Empire at the beginning of the third century IE; [[Valorim]] was discovered and conquered in the seventh century. Vantanas has never been settled; the tropical climate so far has kept away any permanent dwellers (though it is rumored that some fugitives from the Empire have on occasion found their home here).<br />
<br />
===Geography===<br />
<br />
====Location====<br />
The [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]].<br />
<br />
====Map====<br />
<br />
[[Maps:Ermarian]]<br />
<br />
====Area====<br />
<br />
====Land Boundaries====<br />
<br />
None; there are no other nations on the surface.<br />
<br />
====Coast Line====<br />
<br />
====Climate====<br />
<br />
Temperate to Tropical, arid in some places (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Terrain====<br />
<br />
Varies (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Elevation Extremes====<br />
<br />
*Lowest Point:<br />
*Highest Point:<br />
<br />
====Natural Resources====<br />
*Arable land<br />
*Iron<br />
*Copper<br />
*Wood<br />
*Salt<br />
*Lead<br />
*Tin<br />
*Gold<br />
*Silver<br />
*Plentiful fresh water<br />
*Gems<br />
<br />
====Products====<br />
<br />
====Land Use====<br />
<br />
====Natural Hazards====<br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
====Current Population====<br />
<br />
135 million (estimate)<br />
<br />
====Age Structure====<br />
<br />
====Population Growth Rate====<br />
<br />
====Nationality====<br />
<br />
*Noun: Imperial Citizen ([[Aizoan]], [[Pralgadian]], [[Valorimian]])<br />
*Adjective: Imperial (Aizoan, Pralgadian, Valorimian)<br />
<br />
====Ethnic Groups====<br />
<br />
*[[Human]]:<br />
:*Aizoan: 23%<br />
:*Pralgadian: 65%<br />
*[[Humanoid|Non-human]]:<br />
:*[[Nephil]]: 8%<br />
:*[[Slithzerikai]]: 2%<br />
:*Other: 2%<br />
<br />
====Religions====<br />
Of the religious population:<br />
<br />
*[[Anama]]: 5%<br />
*[[Divine Lucre]]: 3%<br />
*Various other faiths: 92%<br />
<br />
====Languages====<br />
<br />
*[[Imperial Standard]]<br />
*[[Aizoim]]<br />
*[[Soruharva]]<br />
<br />
====Literacy====<br />
<br />
57% over the age of 15 can read and write.<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
====Country Name====<br />
<br />
Conventional Long Form: The Empire<br />
<br />
====Government Type====<br />
<br />
Constitutional Monarchy, tending towards Bureaucracy.<br />
<br />
====Administrative Divisions====<br />
<br />
*[[Pralgad (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Valorim (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Aizo (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
<br />
====Leader====<br />
<br />
Empress [[Prazac I]]<br />
<br />
====Capital====<br />
<br />
[[Solaria]], in Pralgad<br />
<br />
====Flag====<br />
<br />
White horizontal band on top, black horizontal band on bottom, each taking roughly 1/6 of the banner; the middle 2/3 of the background is dominated by a green and a blue band, meeting each other halfway across the flag; this is the banner for the Empire, and is most commonly seen defaced with a four-rayed sun in the center (with one ray pointing into each field). ([http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=002483#000000])<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
This Empire was then apparently led by a senate of noble houses who elected the Emperor amongst themselves. It is not known if the Imperial title was hereditary at that point. Around 100 BP, after several decades of growing instability, the Aizoan Empire collapsed leading first to civil war and eventually to a dark age of smaller feudalistic nations.<br />
However, the heir of the last Emperor ([[Baltimore I]]) was growing up on [[Pralgad]], and in 65 BP began to use diplomacy, military prowess and charisma to unite the rivalling factions and take over power. I<br />
<br />
[[Category:Empire]]<br />
[[Category:Nations]]<br />
[[Category:Geography]]</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Empire&diff=2473Empire2005-12-28T21:19:50Z<p>Noname: /* Natural Resources */</p>
<hr />
<div>The Empire is the largest nation on the [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]], and has been the only known one throughout most of the [[history]] of the planet. Spanning all four continents at the [[Present Day]], its size is unparalleled.<br />
<br />
In its history, the Empire has once been refounded. To distinguish, the first Empire is sometimes referred to as the [[Aizoan Empire]], while the second is the [[Pralgadian Empire]]. However, both refer (or referred, in the case of the former) to themselves as simply "The Empire". Since the Aizoan Empire collapsed nearly a thousand years ago, the information below is concerned entirely with the one in Pralgad.<br />
<br />
== Factbook Entry ==<br />
<br />
===Background===<br />
<br />
The first Empire is believed to have been founded several centuries pre-[[Imperial Era]]. The first surviving record, however, dates from [[Emperors|Emperor]] [[Zion I]] of [[Aizo]], who ascended the throne in 250 [[Before Pralgad]]. After the Empire collapsed in 100 BP, the heir of the last emperor (growing up in Exile on [[Pragad]]) founded the Pralgadian Empire in 0 IE, which has lasted to this day, outlasting minor civil wars and natural disasters. The continent of Aizo was retaken by the Pralgadian Empire at the beginning of the third century IE; [[Valorim]] was discovered and conquered in the seventh century. Vantanas has never been settled; the tropical climate so far has kept away any permanent dwellers (though it is rumored that some fugitives from the Empire have on occasion found their home here).<br />
<br />
===Geography===<br />
<br />
====Location====<br />
The [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]].<br />
<br />
====Map====<br />
<br />
[[Maps:Ermarian]]<br />
<br />
====Area====<br />
<br />
====Land Boundaries====<br />
<br />
None; there are no other nations on the surface.<br />
<br />
====Coast Line====<br />
<br />
====Climate====<br />
<br />
Temperate to Tropical, arid in some places (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Terrain====<br />
<br />
Varies (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Elevation Extremes====<br />
<br />
*Lowest Point:<br />
*Highest Point:<br />
<br />
====Natural Resources====<br />
*Arable land<br />
*Iron<br />
*Copper<br />
*Wood<br />
*Salt<br />
*Lead<br />
*Tin<br />
*Gold<br />
*Silver<br />
*Plentiful fresh water<br />
*Gems<br />
<br />
====Land Use====<br />
<br />
====Natural Hazards====<br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
====Current Population====<br />
<br />
135 million (estimate)<br />
<br />
====Age Structure====<br />
<br />
====Population Growth Rate====<br />
<br />
====Nationality====<br />
<br />
*Noun: Imperial Citizen ([[Aizoan]], [[Pralgadian]], [[Valorimian]])<br />
*Adjective: Imperial (Aizoan, Pralgadian, Valorimian)<br />
<br />
====Ethnic Groups====<br />
<br />
*[[Human]]:<br />
:*Aizoan: 23%<br />
:*Pralgadian: 65%<br />
*[[Humanoid|Non-human]]:<br />
:*[[Nephil]]: 8%<br />
:*[[Slithzerikai]]: 2%<br />
:*Other: 2%<br />
<br />
====Religions====<br />
Of the religious population:<br />
<br />
*[[Anama]]: 5%<br />
*[[Divine Lucre]]: 3%<br />
*Various other faiths: 92%<br />
<br />
====Languages====<br />
<br />
*[[Imperial Standard]]<br />
*[[Aizoim]]<br />
*[[Soruharva]]<br />
<br />
====Literacy====<br />
<br />
57% over the age of 15 can read and write.<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
====Country Name====<br />
<br />
Conventional Long Form: The Empire<br />
<br />
====Government Type====<br />
<br />
Constitutional Monarchy, tending towards Bureaucracy.<br />
<br />
====Administrative Divisions====<br />
<br />
*[[Pralgad (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Valorim (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Aizo (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
<br />
====Leader====<br />
<br />
Empress [[Prazac I]]<br />
<br />
====Capital====<br />
<br />
[[Solaria]], in Pralgad<br />
<br />
====Flag====<br />
<br />
White horizontal band on top, black horizontal band on bottom, each taking roughly 1/6 of the banner; the middle 2/3 of the background is dominated by a green and a blue band, meeting each other halfway across the flag; this is the banner for the Empire, and is most commonly seen defaced with a four-rayed sun in the center (with one ray pointing into each field). ([http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=002483#000000])<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
This Empire was then apparently led by a senate of noble houses who elected the Emperor amongst themselves. It is not known if the Imperial title was hereditary at that point. Around 100 BP, after several decades of growing instability, the Aizoan Empire collapsed leading first to civil war and eventually to a dark age of smaller feudalistic nations.<br />
However, the heir of the last Emperor ([[Baltimore I]]) was growing up on [[Pralgad]], and in 65 BP began to use diplomacy, military prowess and charisma to unite the rivalling factions and take over power. I<br />
<br />
[[Category:Empire]]<br />
[[Category:Nations]]<br />
[[Category:Geography]]</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Empire&diff=2472Empire2005-12-28T21:02:53Z<p>Noname: /* Natural Resources */</p>
<hr />
<div>The Empire is the largest nation on the [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]], and has been the only known one throughout most of the [[history]] of the planet. Spanning all four continents at the [[Present Day]], its size is unparalleled.<br />
<br />
In its history, the Empire has once been refounded. To distinguish, the first Empire is sometimes referred to as the [[Aizoan Empire]], while the second is the [[Pralgadian Empire]]. However, both refer (or referred, in the case of the former) to themselves as simply "The Empire". Since the Aizoan Empire collapsed nearly a thousand years ago, the information below is concerned entirely with the one in Pralgad.<br />
<br />
== Factbook Entry ==<br />
<br />
===Background===<br />
<br />
The first Empire is believed to have been founded several centuries pre-[[Imperial Era]]. The first surviving record, however, dates from [[Emperors|Emperor]] [[Zion I]] of [[Aizo]], who ascended the throne in 250 [[Before Pralgad]]. After the Empire collapsed in 100 BP, the heir of the last emperor (growing up in Exile on [[Pragad]]) founded the Pralgadian Empire in 0 IE, which has lasted to this day, outlasting minor civil wars and natural disasters. The continent of Aizo was retaken by the Pralgadian Empire at the beginning of the third century IE; [[Valorim]] was discovered and conquered in the seventh century. Vantanas has never been settled; the tropical climate so far has kept away any permanent dwellers (though it is rumored that some fugitives from the Empire have on occasion found their home here).<br />
<br />
===Geography===<br />
<br />
====Location====<br />
The [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]].<br />
<br />
====Map====<br />
<br />
[[Maps:Ermarian]]<br />
<br />
====Area====<br />
<br />
====Land Boundaries====<br />
<br />
None; there are no other nations on the surface.<br />
<br />
====Coast Line====<br />
<br />
====Climate====<br />
<br />
Temperate to Tropical, arid in some places (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Terrain====<br />
<br />
Varies (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Elevation Extremes====<br />
<br />
*Lowest Point:<br />
*Highest Point:<br />
<br />
====Natural Resources====<br />
*Arable land<br />
*Iron<br />
*Copper<br />
*Wood<br />
<br />
====Land Use====<br />
<br />
====Natural Hazards====<br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
====Current Population====<br />
<br />
135 million (estimate)<br />
<br />
====Age Structure====<br />
<br />
====Population Growth Rate====<br />
<br />
====Nationality====<br />
<br />
*Noun: Imperial Citizen ([[Aizoan]], [[Pralgadian]], [[Valorimian]])<br />
*Adjective: Imperial (Aizoan, Pralgadian, Valorimian)<br />
<br />
====Ethnic Groups====<br />
<br />
*[[Human]]:<br />
:*Aizoan: 23%<br />
:*Pralgadian: 65%<br />
*[[Humanoid|Non-human]]:<br />
:*[[Nephil]]: 8%<br />
:*[[Slithzerikai]]: 2%<br />
:*Other: 2%<br />
<br />
====Religions====<br />
Of the religious population:<br />
<br />
*[[Anama]]: 5%<br />
*[[Divine Lucre]]: 3%<br />
*Various other faiths: 92%<br />
<br />
====Languages====<br />
<br />
*[[Imperial Standard]]<br />
*[[Aizoim]]<br />
*[[Soruharva]]<br />
<br />
====Literacy====<br />
<br />
57% over the age of 15 can read and write.<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
====Country Name====<br />
<br />
Conventional Long Form: The Empire<br />
<br />
====Government Type====<br />
<br />
Constitutional Monarchy, tending towards Bureaucracy.<br />
<br />
====Administrative Divisions====<br />
<br />
*[[Pralgad (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Valorim (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Aizo (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
<br />
====Leader====<br />
<br />
Empress [[Prazac I]]<br />
<br />
====Capital====<br />
<br />
[[Solaria]], in Pralgad<br />
<br />
====Flag====<br />
<br />
White horizontal band on top, black horizontal band on bottom, each taking roughly 1/6 of the banner; the middle 2/3 of the background is dominated by a green and a blue band, meeting each other halfway across the flag; this is the banner for the Empire, and is most commonly seen defaced with a four-rayed sun in the center (with one ray pointing into each field). ([http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=002483#000000])<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
This Empire was then apparently led by a senate of noble houses who elected the Emperor amongst themselves. It is not known if the Imperial title was hereditary at that point. Around 100 BP, after several decades of growing instability, the Aizoan Empire collapsed leading first to civil war and eventually to a dark age of smaller feudalistic nations.<br />
However, the heir of the last Emperor ([[Baltimore I]]) was growing up on [[Pralgad]], and in 65 BP began to use diplomacy, military prowess and charisma to unite the rivalling factions and take over power. I<br />
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[[Category:Empire]]<br />
[[Category:Nations]]<br />
[[Category:Geography]]</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Empire&diff=2471Empire2005-12-28T21:01:20Z<p>Noname: /* Religions */</p>
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<div>The Empire is the largest nation on the [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]], and has been the only known one throughout most of the [[history]] of the planet. Spanning all four continents at the [[Present Day]], its size is unparalleled.<br />
<br />
In its history, the Empire has once been refounded. To distinguish, the first Empire is sometimes referred to as the [[Aizoan Empire]], while the second is the [[Pralgadian Empire]]. However, both refer (or referred, in the case of the former) to themselves as simply "The Empire". Since the Aizoan Empire collapsed nearly a thousand years ago, the information below is concerned entirely with the one in Pralgad.<br />
<br />
== Factbook Entry ==<br />
<br />
===Background===<br />
<br />
The first Empire is believed to have been founded several centuries pre-[[Imperial Era]]. The first surviving record, however, dates from [[Emperors|Emperor]] [[Zion I]] of [[Aizo]], who ascended the throne in 250 [[Before Pralgad]]. After the Empire collapsed in 100 BP, the heir of the last emperor (growing up in Exile on [[Pragad]]) founded the Pralgadian Empire in 0 IE, which has lasted to this day, outlasting minor civil wars and natural disasters. The continent of Aizo was retaken by the Pralgadian Empire at the beginning of the third century IE; [[Valorim]] was discovered and conquered in the seventh century. Vantanas has never been settled; the tropical climate so far has kept away any permanent dwellers (though it is rumored that some fugitives from the Empire have on occasion found their home here).<br />
<br />
===Geography===<br />
<br />
====Location====<br />
The [[surface]] of [[Ermarian]].<br />
<br />
====Map====<br />
<br />
[[Maps:Ermarian]]<br />
<br />
====Area====<br />
<br />
====Land Boundaries====<br />
<br />
None; there are no other nations on the surface.<br />
<br />
====Coast Line====<br />
<br />
====Climate====<br />
<br />
Temperate to Tropical, arid in some places (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Terrain====<br />
<br />
Varies (see [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
====Elevation Extremes====<br />
<br />
*Lowest Point:<br />
*Highest Point:<br />
<br />
====Natural Resources====<br />
<br />
====Land Use====<br />
<br />
====Natural Hazards====<br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
====Current Population====<br />
<br />
135 million (estimate)<br />
<br />
====Age Structure====<br />
<br />
====Population Growth Rate====<br />
<br />
====Nationality====<br />
<br />
*Noun: Imperial Citizen ([[Aizoan]], [[Pralgadian]], [[Valorimian]])<br />
*Adjective: Imperial (Aizoan, Pralgadian, Valorimian)<br />
<br />
====Ethnic Groups====<br />
<br />
*[[Human]]:<br />
:*Aizoan: 23%<br />
:*Pralgadian: 65%<br />
*[[Humanoid|Non-human]]:<br />
:*[[Nephil]]: 8%<br />
:*[[Slithzerikai]]: 2%<br />
:*Other: 2%<br />
<br />
====Religions====<br />
Of the religious population:<br />
<br />
*[[Anama]]: 5%<br />
*[[Divine Lucre]]: 3%<br />
*Various other faiths: 92%<br />
<br />
====Languages====<br />
<br />
*[[Imperial Standard]]<br />
*[[Aizoim]]<br />
*[[Soruharva]]<br />
<br />
====Literacy====<br />
<br />
57% over the age of 15 can read and write.<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
====Country Name====<br />
<br />
Conventional Long Form: The Empire<br />
<br />
====Government Type====<br />
<br />
Constitutional Monarchy, tending towards Bureaucracy.<br />
<br />
====Administrative Divisions====<br />
<br />
*[[Pralgad (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Valorim (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
*[[Aizo (Imperial Faction)]]<br />
<br />
====Leader====<br />
<br />
Empress [[Prazac I]]<br />
<br />
====Capital====<br />
<br />
[[Solaria]], in Pralgad<br />
<br />
====Flag====<br />
<br />
White horizontal band on top, black horizontal band on bottom, each taking roughly 1/6 of the banner; the middle 2/3 of the background is dominated by a green and a blue band, meeting each other halfway across the flag; this is the banner for the Empire, and is most commonly seen defaced with a four-rayed sun in the center (with one ray pointing into each field). ([http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=002483#000000])<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
This Empire was then apparently led by a senate of noble houses who elected the Emperor amongst themselves. It is not known if the Imperial title was hereditary at that point. Around 100 BP, after several decades of growing instability, the Aizoan Empire collapsed leading first to civil war and eventually to a dark age of smaller feudalistic nations.<br />
However, the heir of the last Emperor ([[Baltimore I]]) was growing up on [[Pralgad]], and in 65 BP began to use diplomacy, military prowess and charisma to unite the rivalling factions and take over power. I<br />
<br />
[[Category:Empire]]<br />
[[Category:Nations]]<br />
[[Category:Geography]]</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Ermarian&diff=2470Ermarian2005-12-28T20:56:14Z<p>Noname: /* Natural Resources */</p>
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<div>Ermarian is a planet orbiting the star [[Alxus]]. Its surface is ruled by the [[Empire]]. Its name is generally taken to mean "The Glorious", though this has been derived through much conjecture. It is definitely a human name, however, and has not been seen in written use before the twentieth century [[Before Pralgad]]. (See [[Naming of Ermarian]]).<br />
<br />
==Factbook==<br />
<br />
===Geography===<br />
<br />
====Area====<br />
<br />
*Land: Approximately seven million (7,000,000) square [[mile|miles]], known landmasses<br />
*Water: ''Unknown'' (the world has never been circumnavigated)<br />
*Total: ''Unknown''<br />
<br />
====Coastline====<br />
<br />
Approximately 45,000 miles.<br />
<br />
====Climate====<br />
<br />
Variable. Ranges from tropical/arid over temperate to mildly cold. <br />
<br />
====Known Landmasses====<br />
<br />
*[[Aizo]]<br />
*[[Pralgad]]<br />
*[[Valorim]]<br />
*[[Vantanas]]<br />
<br />
(See [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
Of note: The planet contains an extensive cave system that reaches beneath the ocean and has not been fully explored. This cave system is named [[Exile]], and is almost large enough to count as a continent in its own right.<br />
<br />
====Age====<br />
<br />
Ermarian is thought to be approximately 7 billion years old, though this theory has yet to find widespread acclaim among scholars.<br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
====Size====<br />
<br />
At [[Present Day]], Ermarian is thought to be home to at least 150 million intelligent beings - these numbers do not include the [[Vahnatai]] or the [[Slithzerikai]] living in [[Bahssikava]], as the [[humans]] have no contact with these lands.<br />
<br />
====Ethnic Groups====<br />
<br />
Of the known population:<br />
<br />
*Humans: 71%<br />
*Nephilim: 9%<br />
*Slithzerikai: 4%<br />
*Vahnatai: 3%<br />
*Other: 13%<br />
<br />
("Other" species include the [[Goblins]], [[Dragons]], and various remnants of [[Troglodytes]] and [[Giants]])<br />
<br />
====Languages====<br />
<br />
*[[Imperial Standard]] (Pralgadian)<br />
*[[Aizoim|Ancient Aizoan]] (obs.)<br />
*[[Soruharva]]<br />
*[[Novah]]<br />
*[[Vanta]]<br />
*[[Tass-Sshih]]<br />
<br />
====Religions====<br />
<br />
*[[Church of the Divine Lucre]]<br />
*[[Anama Church]]<br />
*Various Others<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
====Administration====<br />
<br />
The entire known surface is ruled by the [[Empire]], under a [[Wikipedia:monarchy|monarchy]]. The subterranean lands are governed by the [[Kingdom of Avernum]], which has recently been recognized as a sovereign nation by the Empire. The lands below Avernum are ruled by the Empire of [[Bahssikava]] under the [[Slithzerikai]], and by the [[Vahnatai]].<br />
<br />
====Administrative Divisions====<br />
<br />
*[[Empire]]<br />
**[[Aizo]]<br />
**[[Pralgad]]<br />
***[[Solaria]]<br />
**[[Valorim]]<br />
***[[Footracer Province]]<br />
***[[Monroe Province]]<br />
***[[Midori Province]]<br />
***[[Karnold Province]]<br />
***[[Krizsan Province]]<br />
***[[Isle of Bigail]]<br />
**[[Vantanas]]<br />
*[[Exile]]<br />
**[[Avernum]]<br />
***[[Honeycomb]]<br />
***[[Great Cave]]<br />
***[[Eastern Gallery]]<br />
***[[Northeastern Exile]]<br />
***[[Upper Avernum]]<br />
**[[Bahssikava]]<br />
**[[Vahnatai Lands]]<br />
<br />
===Economy===<br />
<br />
====Exports====<br />
<br />
None. No technology exists to leave the planet, and thus there is no outside which to export into.<br />
<br />
====Imports====<br />
<br />
None. See Exports.<br />
<br />
====Natural Resources====<br />
*Iron<br />
*Copper<br />
*Lead<br />
*Tin<br />
*Salt<br />
*Granite<br />
*Silver<br />
*Gold<br />
*[[Mithral]]<br />
*Gems<br />
*Spices<br />
*Dyes<br />
*Stone<br />
*Various foodstuffs<br />
* Corn<br />
* Wheat<br />
* Oats<br />
* Fruits<br />
* Vegetables<br />
* Mushrooms<br />
* Meat (beef, mutton, pork, poultry, etc.)<br />
* Eggs<br />
* Dairy (milk, cheese, etc.)<br />
* Nuts<br />
*Various woods<br />
* Ash<br />
* Cavewood<br />
* Oak<br />
* Pine<br />
* Mulberry<br />
* Maple<br />
*Various alchemical ingredients<br />
* Healing herbs<br />
* Energetic herbs<br />
* Spiritual herbs<br />
* Graymold<br />
* Toadstools<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cosmology]]<br />
[[Category:Geography]]</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Ermarian&diff=2469Ermarian2005-12-28T20:55:37Z<p>Noname: /* Natural Resources */</p>
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<div>Ermarian is a planet orbiting the star [[Alxus]]. Its surface is ruled by the [[Empire]]. Its name is generally taken to mean "The Glorious", though this has been derived through much conjecture. It is definitely a human name, however, and has not been seen in written use before the twentieth century [[Before Pralgad]]. (See [[Naming of Ermarian]]).<br />
<br />
==Factbook==<br />
<br />
===Geography===<br />
<br />
====Area====<br />
<br />
*Land: Approximately seven million (7,000,000) square [[mile|miles]], known landmasses<br />
*Water: ''Unknown'' (the world has never been circumnavigated)<br />
*Total: ''Unknown''<br />
<br />
====Coastline====<br />
<br />
Approximately 45,000 miles.<br />
<br />
====Climate====<br />
<br />
Variable. Ranges from tropical/arid over temperate to mildly cold. <br />
<br />
====Known Landmasses====<br />
<br />
*[[Aizo]]<br />
*[[Pralgad]]<br />
*[[Valorim]]<br />
*[[Vantanas]]<br />
<br />
(See [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
Of note: The planet contains an extensive cave system that reaches beneath the ocean and has not been fully explored. This cave system is named [[Exile]], and is almost large enough to count as a continent in its own right.<br />
<br />
====Age====<br />
<br />
Ermarian is thought to be approximately 7 billion years old, though this theory has yet to find widespread acclaim among scholars.<br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
====Size====<br />
<br />
At [[Present Day]], Ermarian is thought to be home to at least 150 million intelligent beings - these numbers do not include the [[Vahnatai]] or the [[Slithzerikai]] living in [[Bahssikava]], as the [[humans]] have no contact with these lands.<br />
<br />
====Ethnic Groups====<br />
<br />
Of the known population:<br />
<br />
*Humans: 71%<br />
*Nephilim: 9%<br />
*Slithzerikai: 4%<br />
*Vahnatai: 3%<br />
*Other: 13%<br />
<br />
("Other" species include the [[Goblins]], [[Dragons]], and various remnants of [[Troglodytes]] and [[Giants]])<br />
<br />
====Languages====<br />
<br />
*[[Imperial Standard]] (Pralgadian)<br />
*[[Aizoim|Ancient Aizoan]] (obs.)<br />
*[[Soruharva]]<br />
*[[Novah]]<br />
*[[Vanta]]<br />
*[[Tass-Sshih]]<br />
<br />
====Religions====<br />
<br />
*[[Church of the Divine Lucre]]<br />
*[[Anama Church]]<br />
*Various Others<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
====Administration====<br />
<br />
The entire known surface is ruled by the [[Empire]], under a [[Wikipedia:monarchy|monarchy]]. The subterranean lands are governed by the [[Kingdom of Avernum]], which has recently been recognized as a sovereign nation by the Empire. The lands below Avernum are ruled by the Empire of [[Bahssikava]] under the [[Slithzerikai]], and by the [[Vahnatai]].<br />
<br />
====Administrative Divisions====<br />
<br />
*[[Empire]]<br />
**[[Aizo]]<br />
**[[Pralgad]]<br />
***[[Solaria]]<br />
**[[Valorim]]<br />
***[[Footracer Province]]<br />
***[[Monroe Province]]<br />
***[[Midori Province]]<br />
***[[Karnold Province]]<br />
***[[Krizsan Province]]<br />
***[[Isle of Bigail]]<br />
**[[Vantanas]]<br />
*[[Exile]]<br />
**[[Avernum]]<br />
***[[Honeycomb]]<br />
***[[Great Cave]]<br />
***[[Eastern Gallery]]<br />
***[[Northeastern Exile]]<br />
***[[Upper Avernum]]<br />
**[[Bahssikava]]<br />
**[[Vahnatai Lands]]<br />
<br />
===Economy===<br />
<br />
====Exports====<br />
<br />
None. No technology exists to leave the planet, and thus there is no outside which to export into.<br />
<br />
====Imports====<br />
<br />
None. See Exports.<br />
<br />
====Natural Resources====<br />
*Iron<br />
*Copper<br />
*Lead<br />
*Tin<br />
*Salt<br />
*Granite<br />
*Silver<br />
*Gold<br />
*[[Mithral]]<br />
*Gems<br />
*Spices<br />
*Dyes<br />
*Stone<br />
*Various foodstuffs<br />
- Corn<br />
- Wheat<br />
- Oats<br />
- Fruits<br />
- Vegetables<br />
- Mushrooms<br />
- Meat (beef, mutton, pork, poultry, etc.)<br />
- Eggs<br />
- Dairy (milk, cheese, etc.)<br />
- Nuts<br />
*Various woods<br />
- Ash<br />
- Cavewood<br />
- Oak<br />
- Pine<br />
- Mulberry<br />
- Maple<br />
*Various alchemical ingredients<br />
- Healing herbs<br />
- Energetic herbs<br />
- Spiritual herbs<br />
- Graymold<br />
- Toadstools<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cosmology]]<br />
[[Category:Geography]]</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Mithral&diff=2468Mithral2005-12-28T20:54:06Z<p>Noname: </p>
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<div>Mitral (also spelled Mithril) is a very rare metal which can be used to craft the finest tools, weapons, and armor. It is incredibly hard, and yet weighs less than any other metal save tin. Mithril is also noted for its use in making durable jewelry. It is mined in a few select locations in the Empire and Avernum.</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Ermarian&diff=2467Ermarian2005-12-28T20:51:36Z<p>Noname: /* Natural Resources */</p>
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<div>Ermarian is a planet orbiting the star [[Alxus]]. Its surface is ruled by the [[Empire]]. Its name is generally taken to mean "The Glorious", though this has been derived through much conjecture. It is definitely a human name, however, and has not been seen in written use before the twentieth century [[Before Pralgad]]. (See [[Naming of Ermarian]]).<br />
<br />
==Factbook==<br />
<br />
===Geography===<br />
<br />
====Area====<br />
<br />
*Land: Approximately seven million (7,000,000) square [[mile|miles]], known landmasses<br />
*Water: ''Unknown'' (the world has never been circumnavigated)<br />
*Total: ''Unknown''<br />
<br />
====Coastline====<br />
<br />
Approximately 45,000 miles.<br />
<br />
====Climate====<br />
<br />
Variable. Ranges from tropical/arid over temperate to mildly cold. <br />
<br />
====Known Landmasses====<br />
<br />
*[[Aizo]]<br />
*[[Pralgad]]<br />
*[[Valorim]]<br />
*[[Vantanas]]<br />
<br />
(See [[Continents]])<br />
<br />
Of note: The planet contains an extensive cave system that reaches beneath the ocean and has not been fully explored. This cave system is named [[Exile]], and is almost large enough to count as a continent in its own right.<br />
<br />
====Age====<br />
<br />
Ermarian is thought to be approximately 7 billion years old, though this theory has yet to find widespread acclaim among scholars.<br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
====Size====<br />
<br />
At [[Present Day]], Ermarian is thought to be home to at least 150 million intelligent beings - these numbers do not include the [[Vahnatai]] or the [[Slithzerikai]] living in [[Bahssikava]], as the [[humans]] have no contact with these lands.<br />
<br />
====Ethnic Groups====<br />
<br />
Of the known population:<br />
<br />
*Humans: 71%<br />
*Nephilim: 9%<br />
*Slithzerikai: 4%<br />
*Vahnatai: 3%<br />
*Other: 13%<br />
<br />
("Other" species include the [[Goblins]], [[Dragons]], and various remnants of [[Troglodytes]] and [[Giants]])<br />
<br />
====Languages====<br />
<br />
*[[Imperial Standard]] (Pralgadian)<br />
*[[Aizoim|Ancient Aizoan]] (obs.)<br />
*[[Soruharva]]<br />
*[[Novah]]<br />
*[[Vanta]]<br />
*[[Tass-Sshih]]<br />
<br />
====Religions====<br />
<br />
*[[Church of the Divine Lucre]]<br />
*[[Anama Church]]<br />
*Various Others<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
====Administration====<br />
<br />
The entire known surface is ruled by the [[Empire]], under a [[Wikipedia:monarchy|monarchy]]. The subterranean lands are governed by the [[Kingdom of Avernum]], which has recently been recognized as a sovereign nation by the Empire. The lands below Avernum are ruled by the Empire of [[Bahssikava]] under the [[Slithzerikai]], and by the [[Vahnatai]].<br />
<br />
====Administrative Divisions====<br />
<br />
*[[Empire]]<br />
**[[Aizo]]<br />
**[[Pralgad]]<br />
***[[Solaria]]<br />
**[[Valorim]]<br />
***[[Footracer Province]]<br />
***[[Monroe Province]]<br />
***[[Midori Province]]<br />
***[[Karnold Province]]<br />
***[[Krizsan Province]]<br />
***[[Isle of Bigail]]<br />
**[[Vantanas]]<br />
*[[Exile]]<br />
**[[Avernum]]<br />
***[[Honeycomb]]<br />
***[[Great Cave]]<br />
***[[Eastern Gallery]]<br />
***[[Northeastern Exile]]<br />
***[[Upper Avernum]]<br />
**[[Bahssikava]]<br />
**[[Vahnatai Lands]]<br />
<br />
===Economy===<br />
<br />
====Exports====<br />
<br />
None. No technology exists to leave the planet, and thus there is no outside which to export into.<br />
<br />
====Imports====<br />
<br />
None. See Exports.<br />
<br />
====Natural Resources====<br />
<br />
*Iron<br />
*Copper<br />
*Tin<br />
*Salt<br />
*Granite<br />
*Silver<br />
*Gold<br />
*[[Mithral]]<br />
*Gems<br />
*Spices<br />
*Dyes<br />
*Stone<br />
*Various foodstuffs<br />
- Corn<br />
- Wheat<br />
- Oats<br />
- Fruits<br />
- Vegetables<br />
- Mushrooms<br />
- Meat (beef, mutton, pork, poultry, etc.)<br />
- Eggs<br />
- Dairy (milk, cheese, etc.)<br />
- Nuts<br />
*Various woods<br />
- Ash<br />
- Cavewood<br />
- Oak<br />
- Pine<br />
- Mulberry<br />
- Maple<br />
*Various alchemical ingredients<br />
- Healing herbs<br />
- Energetic herbs<br />
- Spiritual herbs<br />
- Graymold<br />
- Toadstools<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cosmology]]<br />
[[Category:Geography]]</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Slithzerikai&diff=2451Slithzerikai2005-12-22T16:53:36Z<p>Noname: </p>
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<div>Slithzerikai, or Sliths, are a strong and intelligent race of lizard-people. They originated in the caves below [[Exile]]. They first encountered humans during the [[First Expedition]], and the results were violent and bloody. Since then, there have been two major Slith wars, creatively referred to as the [[First Slith War]] and the [[Second Slith War]]. Most Sliths seen outside of the [[Bahssikava]], excluding those from [[Gnass]], are violent [[demon]]-worshippers, although more and more friendly Sliths have begun to surface, prompting the [[Empire]] to add them to their [[friendly species]] list.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Slith.jpg|thumb|A drawing of a Slith]]<br />
==Appearance==<br />
<br />
Slithzerikai are reptiles with humanoid characteristics. They have five clawed fingers on each hand and five clawed toes on each foot. They have scaly skin and their eyes are usually colored red (although some have blue eyes.) All Sliths have a tail for balance.<br />
<br />
Growing to a height of far over 2 meters (surpassing even three meters in some cases), the Slithzerikai are the largest [[humanoid]] race in [[Ermarian]] apart from the [[Giant]]s.<br />
Sliths have a life expectancy notably beyond human standards - 150 years or more would be a reasonable estimate. It has been suggested that, like dragons, they never cease to grow; however, their growth rate slows down once they reach about 2 meters, and only a few live long enough to grow to enormous sizes (such gigantic Sliths are known to exist however).<br />
<br />
==Physical Traits==<br />
<br />
In combat, the great advantage of the Sliths is their great size and great strength. Only a very strong (or very foolish) human would dare to take on a Slith in hand-to-hand combat alone.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Slith spear.jpg|frame|left|A Slith spear.]]<br />
Their weapon of choice is a gigantic two-tined iron spear about two meters long, that requires enormous strength to wield. That makes it the most efficient in Slith hands, allowing their physical advantages to really come into their own. As reptiles, the Sliths are cold-blooded creatures and therefore require much warmth to live. In cold environments, they slow down severely. They become more susceptable to illness when cold, and may even go into a torpor.<br />
<br />
The Slithzerikai possess an uncanny degree of intelligence in some ways superior to [[humans]], and they have a great talent for [[magic]], although their specialty is [[clerical magic]].<br />
<br />
==Language==<br />
<br />
Sliths, like most sentient species, have developed their own language, fully independent from [[Imperial Standard]], called [[Slithzerikaiis]].<br />
<br />
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The Vahnatai are a race of intelligent subterranean cave-dwellers. They inhabit the caves below [[Exile]] and have for thousands of years. During that time they have thoroughly studied the [[magic|magical]] properties of [[crystals]] and formed a unique bond with them, using them as magical [[reagents]], building materials, weapons, a way to preserve their most revered leaders, and more. Very little information about Vahnatai is made available to humans, however, as Vahnatai value their privacy and secrecy. By far, the Vahnatai are the most reclusive known race. There is still much to be learned about the Vahnatai but only more time will lead to that.<br />
<br />
==General==<br />
[[Image:VahnataiCrystal.gif|frame|A typical Vahnatai]]<br />
<br />
===Physical Appearance===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai are a pale race, having spent many generations in the caves, away from sunlight. They have bulbuous heads with large, soulful eyes and spindly arms and legs, which are stronger than they appear (but still weaker than those of humans.)They have four fingers on each hand and two toes on each foot.<br />
<br />
===Environment===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai are at home in the caves, where they have built massive and breathtaking cities. Few humans have had the luxury of visiting a Vahnatai city, but those who have return at a loss for words. They harvest the natural crystals of the deep caverns use them for nearly everything. The muggy, dark atmosphere of the caves seems to suit the Vahnatai, but their caverns are full of magically-engineered glowing trees and [[glowing moss|moss]] that provide enough light to be comfortable to humans and Vahnatai.<br />
<br />
====Living Quarters====<br />
<br />
A typical Vahnatai room includes plush green floors, oblong pink rugs, crystal containers, a [[cavewood]] dresser, a spun silk bed similar to a hammock (on a cavewood base), and spun silk chairs anchored with cavewood.<br />
<br />
===Diet===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai live on a diet of almost 100% [[mushrooms]], although they have been known to eat [[hydra]] and [[Giant lizards|lizard]] meat.<br />
<br />
===Clothing===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai tend to wear woven, silky fabrics that are free-flowing and do not restrict movement. For warriors, Vahnatai tailors sew strands of [[chitrach]] chitin into their robes to provide more protection. They do not have footwear or headgear.<br />
<br />
===Weapons===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai weaponry is unique. Nothing like it has ever been seen on the [[surface]].<br />
<br />
====Razordisks====<br />
<br />
Razordisks are small disks made of metal and blue crystal with four equidistant sharp, curved points intended to lodge into the victim's skin or armor. They are used primarily for hunting wild beasts, although the occasional interclan conflict can lead to them being thrown against Vahnatai. During the [[Empire-Avernum War]], the Vahnatai used them with deadly efficiency against [[Empire]] soldiers.<br />
<br />
====Waveblades====<br />
<br />
Waveblades bear a casual resemblance to swords, but they are much more dangerous. They are one-handed weapons with two razor-sharp cutting edges. Sharp crystal dust is sprinkled on the blades to do extra damage to their targets, and sliding one between ribs usually results in a mortal wound. Unlike razordisks, waveblades are primarily used for warfare against [[humanoids]]. Some particularly skilled blademasters have been known to wield a waveblade in each hand.<br />
<br />
===Language===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai speak, read, and write [[Novah]].<br />
<br />
===Pursuit of Knowledge===<br />
<br />
Most Vahnatai seek knowledge in their physical existence. Much of this is lost during the hibernation periods due to the changing conditions of the world. The Vahnatai not only seek magical knowledge but historical continuity as well. Parties often seek out ancient ruins and study them and report back to the officials.<br />
<br />
==Organization==<br />
<br />
===Clans===<br />
<br />
There are many clans of Vahnatai living in the caves. The exact number is not known to anyone, human or Vahnatai, but the number is estimated at six or seven. However, due to cave-ins, bursting of volcanic vents, and the ever-changing geography of the caves, it is possible that many or all of the clans have perished.<br />
<br />
Clans are independent of each other, although when contact is established between Resting periods, they trade goods and knowledge.<br />
<br />
====The Olgai Clan====<br />
<br />
Named the Olgai Clan after its capital, this clan of Vahnatai is the only one to be visited by humans. The clan is reportedly split after [[Rentar-Ihrno]] attacked the [[Empire]], with a peaceful faction trying to re-establish contact with the [[Kingdom of Avernum]].<br />
<br />
====Other Clans====<br />
<br />
Several other clans have made contact with humans, most notably in [[Valorim]] and [[Skylark Vale]]. In both cases, the Vahnatai encountered were searching for Resting Vahnatai to Wake and did not provide much information about their clans.<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
Each clan is ruled by a council of aged Vahnatai from different backgrounds. There are some distinguished and wise mages, some ancient military commanders, and some retired mayors and town leaders. If disputes are brought before them, their word is final, although an eloquent enough argument, if presented, may reverse the decision.<br />
<br />
===Titles===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai achieve a title after childhood if they enter one of three professions. There are titles for mages, warriors, and politicians. However, politicians are usually former mages or warriors. One achieves the title "Te" after performing a rite of passage and becoming a full warrior. Mages can achieve the title "Ka" when they reach a certain level of proficiency. The title "Tel" is awarded to anyone who becomes a mayor of a town.<br />
<br />
The last two titles are rare and exceptional. Only mages of great strength or wisdom can be known as Ihrno (wise speaker). There have also been rare cases when a "Tel" ascends to the rank of Ihrno. If an Ihrno becomes a mayor of a town, he retains the title Ihrno. The title "Bok" is rarely given other than posthumously. Only the greatest Vahnatai can be given this title. Nearly all Crystal Souls are given the title "Bok" as they guide and advise their people in their waking and Resting years.<br />
<br />
There are punishments if a Vahnatai adopts a title if it has not been sanctioned by the clan. Ostracism is common for a crime such as that. It is also a crime to adopt a title lower than the one granted by the council. An Ihrno cannot pose as a Ka, even though he was once one. Also, only a Tel, Ihrno, or Bok will use his title after his name (ex. [[Bon-Ihrno]]; Tekora-Tel; [[Vyvnas-Bok]]).<br />
<br />
====Percentage of the Population====<br />
<br />
*None - 37.5%<br />
*Te - 20%<br />
*Ka - 25%<br />
*Tel - 10%<br />
*Ihrno - 5%<br />
*Bok - 2.5% <br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
Without knowing enough information about clans other than the one from which the Crystal Souls were stolen, it is impossible to say. However, statisticians have estimated the population of that clan at close to 400,000.<br />
<br />
==Life Cycle==<br />
<br />
The Vahnatai life cycle is vastly different from that of all other known [[humanoids]]. What little information scholars have gathered follows.<br />
<br />
===Resting===<br />
<br />
The Vahnatai place great emphasis on the spirit. They do not age during 'hibernation' - a sleep which they exercise for several centuries to allow the world to refresh. During their periods of Resting, they are kept alive in coffin-like vaults made as sturdy as possible to protect them during this vulnerable state. Resting is important not only because it allows the resources of the caves to replenish themselves, but it also gives the Vahnatai time to clear their minds.<br />
<br />
===Aging===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai normally spend 500-1000 waking years in the world as a being of flesh. The first 150 years are accounted youth. As they dwell in their flesh forms, they grow in knowledge, but also in weariness of the material world. As such, they often turn to their minds for comfort: this is one of the main reasons that they are so adept in magic.<br />
<br />
When their time in flesh is ended, whether by sudden death or by 'departure' - that is, voluntarily forsaking the body due to weariness of the world - they become purely spiritual presences. Their presence may be brought back to the world by means of Crystal Souls, requiring lengthy holy rituals.<br />
<br />
[[Image:CrystalSoul.gif|frame|A Crystal Soul (artist's depiction)]]<br />
===Crystal Souls===<br />
<br />
Extremely wise and spiritual Vahnatai are sometimes afforded the opportunity to become a Crystal Soul. Their spiritual presence is stored in a magically enchanted sort of 'living' crystal. From this shell the Crystal Souls advise their people, who treat them with extreme reverence. Anyone who has the opportunity to tend to Crystal Soul's shrine is considered blessed and extremely fortunate.<br />
<br />
In rare cases, this process is known to fail, such as when a crystal has a structural flaw or the mind of the Vahnatai is not completely healthy. In both cases, the Crystal Soul is driven mad. Since it is anathema to Vahnatai to kill or harm a Crystal Soul, these flawed Crystal Souls are banished to areas where they cannot harm the main Vahnatai population and watched over by other Crystal Souls and caretaker Vahnatai.<br />
<br />
===Undead===<br />
<br />
Some Vahnatai, when they are not chosen to become Crystal Souls, go mad with rage and attempt to reinhabit their old bodies. This leads to them becoming undead - the normal Vahnatai becomes a [[Vahnavoi]], whereas mages become [[Hraithes]].<br />
<br />
==Crystals==<br />
<br />
===People of the Living Crystals===<br />
<br />
In [[Novah]], the word Vahnatai literally means "People of Living Crystals". This does little, however, to explain their relationship with said crystals, beyond explaining their devotion to Crystal Souls.<br />
<br />
====Crystal Souls====<br />
<br />
Crystal Souls represent the culmination of a perfect life for Vahnatai. After a life of wisdom and leadership, the best Vahnatai are rewarded by being merged with crystals and truly becoming a "living crystal". (See [[#Crystal Souls|Crystal Souls]])<br />
<br />
===Soul Crystals===<br />
<br />
Soul crystals are often confused with Crystal Souls, despite being vastly different. Soul crystals are used in conjunction with the [[magic|magical]] [[spells]] Simulacrum and Capture Soul. When the spell Capture Soul is cast at any living being, if the caster's strength is strong enough, a copy of that being's soul is stored in one of four slots in the soul crystal. When the spell Simulacrum is cast, a copy of that being is created to serve the caster and aid him or her in battle.<br />
<br />
===Magical Crystals===<br />
<br />
Aside from soul crystals, Vahnatai have also created other magical crystals which are used as magical [[reagents]] or infused with spells. These include, but are not limited to, [[Piercing Crystals]], [[Unshackling Crystals]], [[Smoky Crystals]], [[Sapphires]], [[Mind Crystals]], and [[Spellshards]].<br />
<br />
===Crystal as a Material===<br />
<br />
Crystals also have non-magical uses for the Vahnatai. They are used as building materials, containers, almost anything a human would use a metal for, and in weapons.<br />
<br />
==Relationship with Humans==<br />
<br />
The following entries refer entirely to the [[#The Olgai Clan|Olgai clan]] of Vahnatai.<br />
<br />
===First Contact===<br />
<br />
In 823 [[IE]], the [[Empire]] came across the Vahnatai while searching the deep caves. Intrigued by the crystal magic so obviously embodied by [[#Crystal Souls|Crystal Souls]], they stole three of them to aid their war effort against the [[Kingdom of Avernum]]. The Vahnatai, searching for the thieves, blamed the nearest [[humans]] they could find - the Avernites. While some Vahnatai wanted to attack Avernum right away, [[#Bon-Ihrno|Bon-Ihrno]] convinced them to talk with the strange humans first. The city of [[Formello]] and the surrounding area was blocked off from the rest of Avernum with impassable [[magic barriers]] until someone would meet with the Vahnatai. Perhaps the saddest part of the ordeal is that the Vahnatai could not even comprehend theft until the [[Empire]] took the Crystal Souls.<br />
<br />
===Aiding Avernum===<br />
<br />
In order to prove their innocence, Avernum sent a band of adventurers down a treacherous labyrinth of rivers and waterfalls, called the [[Black Waters]], to Vahnatai lands, where they were able to convince the elders in [[Olgai]] that it was the [[Empire]] who stole the Crystal Souls and promised to recover them. Once they recovered the Crystal Souls, the Vahnatai swore revenge on the Empire and helped turn the tide of the [[Empire-Avernum War]] in favor of the cave-dwellers.<br />
<br />
===Monster Plagues===<br />
<br />
However, for some, merely driving the Empire out of [[Exile]] was not enough. Led by the great mage [[Rentar-Ihrno]], this group of Vahnatai split off from the Olgai clan and staged their own revenge. Splitting the Vahnatai and Crystal Souls in the process, this powerful faction battered [[Valorim]] with monster [[plagues]] until another group of adventurers, in 834 IE, tracked Rentar-Ihrno to her fortress. With the help of [[Erika Redmark]], the adventurers shut down the factory and blew it up. However, Rentar-Ihrno escaped and vowed revenge on both the [[Empire]] and the [[Kingdom of Avernum]].<br />
<br />
==Notable Vahnatai==<br />
<br />
===Bon-Ihrno===<br />
<br />
Bon-Ihrno was always an advocate of peace. Possessing a cooler head than most of his clan, he convinced the Vahnatai to speak with the [[Kingdom of Avernum]] about the theft of the Crystal Souls instead of simply attacking them. He was also a leader of the clan opposed to Rentar-Ihrno, and he aided the adventurers from [[Unspecified Services]] several times in their quest to end the [[plagues]]. Unfortunately, he paid for his efforts with his life, as he was brutally murdered by Rentar-Ihrno's minions in retribution.<br />
<br />
===Rentar-Ihrno===<br />
<br />
Rentar-Ihrno is the most powerful Vahnatai [[mage]] with whom [[humans]] have come into contact. Rentar-Ihrno was instrumental in Avermum's victory in the [[Empire-Avernum War]], but her hatred for the Empire did not end there. For the theft of the Crystal Souls, she condemned the continent of [[Valorim]] to die under a swarm of magical beasts. With unparalleled magical knowledge and strength, it came as a surprise to many to hear that she was nearly bested by [[Erika Redmark]]. Some experts on [[magic]] conjecture that so much of her energy was poured into the factory that she was not at full strength, but others merely credit Redmark with being the most powerful mage of the time.<br />
<br />
Rentar-Ihrno did not perish in her factory's collapse, however. With a final threat to the adventurers, she [[teleportation|teleported]] far underground and has not been heard from since.<br />
<br />
==Outside Sources==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.sitemouse.com/users/drakefyre/vahnatai.html Vahnatai Week]<br />
*[http://www.sitemouse.com/users/drakefyre/vahnatai.html#create Vahnatai Creationism]<br />
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<div>{{featured}}<br />
<br />
The Vahnatai are a race of intelligent subterranean cave-dwellers. They inhabit the caves below [[Exile]] and have for thousands of years. During that time they have thoroughly studied the [[magic|magical]] properties of [[crystals]] and formed a unique bond with them, using them as magical [[reagents]], building materials, weapons, a way to preserve their most revered leaders, and more. Very little information about Vahnatai is made available to humans, however, as Vahnatai value their privacy and secrecy. By far, the Vahnatai are the most reclusive known race. There is still much to be learned about the Vahnatai but only more time will lead to that.<br />
<br />
==General==<br />
[[Image:VahnataiCrystal.gif|frame|A typical Vahnatai]]<br />
<br />
===Physical Appearance===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai are a pale race, having spent many generations in the caves, away from sunlight. They have bulbuous heads with large, soulful eyes and spindly arms and legs, which are stronger than they appear (but still weaker than those of humans.)They have four fingers on each hand and two toes on each foot.<br />
<br />
===Environment===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai are at home in the caves, where they have built massive and breathtaking cities. Few humans have had the luxury of visiting a Vahnatai city, but those who have return at a loss for words. They harvest the natural crystals of the deep caverns use them for nearly everything. The muggy, dark atmosphere of the caves seems to suit the Vahnatai, but their caverns are full of magically-engineered glowing trees and [[glowing moss|moss]] that provide enough light to be comfortable to humans and Vahnatai.<br />
<br />
====Living Quarters====<br />
<br />
A typical Vahnatai room includes plush green floors, oblong pink rugs, crystal containers, a [[cavewood]] dresser, a spun silk bed similar to a hammock (on a cavewood base), and spun silk chairs anchored with cavewood.<br />
<br />
===Diet===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai live on a diet of almost 100% [[mushrooms]], although they have been known to eat [[hydra]] and [[Giant lizards|lizard]] meat.<br />
<br />
===Clothing===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai tend to wear woven, silky fabrics that are free-flowing and do not restrict movement. For warriors, Vahnatai tailors sew strands of [[chitrach]] chitin into their robes to provide more protection.<br />
<br />
===Weapons===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai weaponry is unique. Nothing like it has ever been seen on the [[surface]].<br />
<br />
====Razordisks====<br />
<br />
Razordisks are small disks made of metal and blue crystal with four equidistant sharp, curved points intended to lodge into the victim's skin or armor. They are used primarily for hunting wild beasts, although the occasional interclan conflict can lead to them being thrown against Vahnatai. During the [[Empire-Avernum War]], the Vahnatai used them with deadly efficiency against [[Empire]] soldiers.<br />
<br />
====Waveblades====<br />
<br />
Waveblades bear a casual resemblance to swords, but they are much more dangerous. They are one-handed weapons with two razor-sharp cutting edges. Sharp crystal dust is sprinkled on the blades to do extra damage to their targets, and sliding one between ribs usually results in a mortal wound. Unlike razordisks, waveblades are primarily used for warfare against [[humanoids]]. Some particularly skilled blademasters have been known to wield a waveblade in each hand.<br />
<br />
===Language===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai speak, read, and write [[Novah]].<br />
<br />
===Pursuit of Knowledge===<br />
<br />
Most Vahnatai seek knowledge in their physical existence. Much of this is lost during the hibernation periods due to the changing conditions of the world. The Vahnatai not only seek magical knowledge but historical continuity as well. Parties often seek out ancient ruins and study them and report back to the officials.<br />
<br />
==Organization==<br />
<br />
===Clans===<br />
<br />
There are many clans of Vahnatai living in the caves. The exact number is not known to anyone, human or Vahnatai, but the number is estimated at six or seven. However, due to cave-ins, bursting of volcanic vents, and the ever-changing geography of the caves, it is possible that many or all of the clans have perished.<br />
<br />
Clans are independent of each other, although when contact is established between Resting periods, they trade goods and knowledge.<br />
<br />
====The Olgai Clan====<br />
<br />
Named the Olgai Clan after its capital, this clan of Vahnatai is the only one to be visited by humans. The clan is reportedly split after [[Rentar-Ihrno]] attacked the [[Empire]], with a peaceful faction trying to re-establish contact with the [[Kingdom of Avernum]].<br />
<br />
====Other Clans====<br />
<br />
Several other clans have made contact with humans, most notably in [[Valorim]] and [[Skylark Vale]]. In both cases, the Vahnatai encountered were searching for Resting Vahnatai to Wake and did not provide much information about their clans.<br />
<br />
===Government===<br />
<br />
Each clan is ruled by a council of aged Vahnatai from different backgrounds. There are some distinguished and wise mages, some ancient military commanders, and some retired mayors and town leaders. If disputes are brought before them, their word is final, although an eloquent enough argument, if presented, may reverse the decision.<br />
<br />
===Titles===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai achieve a title after childhood if they enter one of three professions. There are titles for mages, warriors, and politicians. However, politicians are usually former mages or warriors. One achieves the title "Te" after performing a rite of passage and becoming a full warrior. Mages can achieve the title "Ka" when they reach a certain level of proficiency. The title "Tel" is awarded to anyone who becomes a mayor of a town.<br />
<br />
The last two titles are rare and exceptional. Only mages of great strength or wisdom can be known as Ihrno (wise speaker). There have also been rare cases when a "Tel" ascends to the rank of Ihrno. If an Ihrno becomes a mayor of a town, he retains the title Ihrno. The title "Bok" is rarely given other than posthumously. Only the greatest Vahnatai can be given this title. Nearly all Crystal Souls are given the title "Bok" as they guide and advise their people in their waking and Resting years.<br />
<br />
There are punishments if a Vahnatai adopts a title if it has not been sanctioned by the clan. Ostracism is common for a crime such as that. It is also a crime to adopt a title lower than the one granted by the council. An Ihrno cannot pose as a Ka, even though he was once one. Also, only a Tel, Ihrno, or Bok will use his title after his name (ex. [[Bon-Ihrno]]; Tekora-Tel; [[Vyvnas-Bok]]).<br />
<br />
====Percentage of the Population====<br />
<br />
*None - 37.5%<br />
*Te - 20%<br />
*Ka - 25%<br />
*Tel - 10%<br />
*Ihrno - 5%<br />
*Bok - 2.5% <br />
<br />
===Population===<br />
<br />
Without knowing enough information about clans other than the one from which the Crystal Souls were stolen, it is impossible to say. However, statisticians have estimated the population of that clan at close to 400,000.<br />
<br />
==Life Cycle==<br />
<br />
The Vahnatai life cycle is vastly different from that of all other known [[humanoids]]. What little information scholars have gathered follows.<br />
<br />
===Resting===<br />
<br />
The Vahnatai place great emphasis on the spirit. They do not age during 'hibernation' - a sleep which they exercise for several centuries to allow the world to refresh. During their periods of Resting, they are kept alive in coffin-like vaults made as sturdy as possible to protect them during this vulnerable state. Resting is important not only because it allows the resources of the caves to replenish themselves, but it also gives the Vahnatai time to clear their minds.<br />
<br />
===Aging===<br />
<br />
Vahnatai normally spend 500-1000 waking years in the world as a being of flesh. The first 150 years are accounted youth. As they dwell in their flesh forms, they grow in knowledge, but also in weariness of the material world. As such, they often turn to their minds for comfort: this is one of the main reasons that they are so adept in magic.<br />
<br />
When their time in flesh is ended, whether by sudden death or by 'departure' - that is, voluntarily forsaking the body due to weariness of the world - they become purely spiritual presences. Their presence may be brought back to the world by means of Crystal Souls, requiring lengthy holy rituals.<br />
<br />
[[Image:CrystalSoul.gif|frame|A Crystal Soul (artist's depiction)]]<br />
===Crystal Souls===<br />
<br />
Extremely wise and spiritual Vahnatai are sometimes afforded the opportunity to become a Crystal Soul. Their spiritual presence is stored in a magically enchanted sort of 'living' crystal. From this shell the Crystal Souls advise their people, who treat them with extreme reverence. Anyone who has the opportunity to tend to Crystal Soul's shrine is considered blessed and extremely fortunate.<br />
<br />
In rare cases, this process is known to fail, such as when a crystal has a structural flaw or the mind of the Vahnatai is not completely healthy. In both cases, the Crystal Soul is driven mad. Since it is anathema to Vahnatai to kill or harm a Crystal Soul, these flawed Crystal Souls are banished to areas where they cannot harm the main Vahnatai population and watched over by other Crystal Souls and caretaker Vahnatai.<br />
<br />
===Undead===<br />
<br />
Some Vahnatai, when they are not chosen to become Crystal Souls, go mad with rage and attempt to reinhabit their old bodies. This leads to them becoming undead - the normal Vahnatai becomes a [[Vahnavoi]], whereas mages become [[Hraithes]].<br />
<br />
==Crystals==<br />
<br />
===People of the Living Crystals===<br />
<br />
In [[Novah]], the word Vahnatai literally means "People of Living Crystals". This does little, however, to explain their relationship with said crystals, beyond explaining their devotion to Crystal Souls.<br />
<br />
====Crystal Souls====<br />
<br />
Crystal Souls represent the culmination of a perfect life for Vahnatai. After a life of wisdom and leadership, the best Vahnatai are rewarded by being merged with crystals and truly becoming a "living crystal". (See [[#Crystal Souls|Crystal Souls]])<br />
<br />
===Soul Crystals===<br />
<br />
Soul crystals are often confused with Crystal Souls, despite being vastly different. Soul crystals are used in conjunction with the [[magic|magical]] [[spells]] Simulacrum and Capture Soul. When the spell Capture Soul is cast at any living being, if the caster's strength is strong enough, a copy of that being's soul is stored in one of four slots in the soul crystal. When the spell Simulacrum is cast, a copy of that being is created to serve the caster and aid him or her in battle.<br />
<br />
===Magical Crystals===<br />
<br />
Aside from soul crystals, Vahnatai have also created other magical crystals which are used as magical [[reagents]] or infused with spells. These include, but are not limited to, [[Piercing Crystals]], [[Unshackling Crystals]], [[Smoky Crystals]], [[Sapphires]], [[Mind Crystals]], and [[Spellshards]].<br />
<br />
===Crystal as a Material===<br />
<br />
Crystals also have non-magical uses for the Vahnatai. They are used as building materials, containers, almost anything a human would use a metal for, and in weapons.<br />
<br />
==Relationship with Humans==<br />
<br />
The following entries refer entirely to the [[#The Olgai Clan|Olgai clan]] of Vahnatai.<br />
<br />
===First Contact===<br />
<br />
In 823 [[IE]], the [[Empire]] came across the Vahnatai while searching the deep caves. Intrigued by the crystal magic so obviously embodied by [[#Crystal Souls|Crystal Souls]], they stole three of them to aid their war effort against the [[Kingdom of Avernum]]. The Vahnatai, searching for the thieves, blamed the nearest [[humans]] they could find - the Avernites. While some Vahnatai wanted to attack Avernum right away, [[#Bon-Ihrno|Bon-Ihrno]] convinced them to talk with the strange humans first. The city of [[Formello]] and the surrounding area was blocked off from the rest of Avernum with impassable [[magic barriers]] until someone would meet with the Vahnatai. Perhaps the saddest part of the ordeal is that the Vahnatai could not even comprehend theft until the [[Empire]] took the Crystal Souls.<br />
<br />
===Aiding Avernum===<br />
<br />
In order to prove their innocence, Avernum sent a band of adventurers down a treacherous labyrinth of rivers and waterfalls, called the [[Black Waters]], to Vahnatai lands, where they were able to convince the elders in [[Olgai]] that it was the [[Empire]] who stole the Crystal Souls and promised to recover them. Once they recovered the Crystal Souls, the Vahnatai swore revenge on the Empire and helped turn the tide of the [[Empire-Avernum War]] in favor of the cave-dwellers.<br />
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===Monster Plagues===<br />
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However, for some, merely driving the Empire out of [[Exile]] was not enough. Led by the great mage [[Rentar-Ihrno]], this group of Vahnatai split off from the Olgai clan and staged their own revenge. Splitting the Vahnatai and Crystal Souls in the process, this powerful faction battered [[Valorim]] with monster [[plagues]] until another group of adventurers, in 834 IE, tracked Rentar-Ihrno to her fortress. With the help of [[Erika Redmark]], the adventurers shut down the factory and blew it up. However, Rentar-Ihrno escaped and vowed revenge on both the [[Empire]] and the [[Kingdom of Avernum]].<br />
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==Notable Vahnatai==<br />
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===Bon-Ihrno===<br />
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Bon-Ihrno was always an advocate of peace. Possessing a cooler head than most of his clan, he convinced the Vahnatai to speak with the [[Kingdom of Avernum]] about the theft of the Crystal Souls instead of simply attacking them. He was also a leader of the clan opposed to Rentar-Ihrno, and he aided the adventurers from [[Unspecified Services]] several times in their quest to end the [[plagues]]. Unfortunately, he paid for his efforts with his life, as he was brutally murdered by Rentar-Ihrno's minions in retribution.<br />
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===Rentar-Ihrno===<br />
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Rentar-Ihrno is the most powerful Vahnatai [[mage]] with whom [[humans]] have come into contact. Rentar-Ihrno was instrumental in Avermum's victory in the [[Empire-Avernum War]], but her hatred for the Empire did not end there. For the theft of the Crystal Souls, she condemned the continent of [[Valorim]] to die under a swarm of magical beasts. With unparalleled magical knowledge and strength, it came as a surprise to many to hear that she was nearly bested by [[Erika Redmark]]. Some experts on [[magic]] conjecture that so much of her energy was poured into the factory that she was not at full strength, but others merely credit Redmark with being the most powerful mage of the time.<br />
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Rentar-Ihrno did not perish in her factory's collapse, however. With a final threat to the adventurers, she [[teleportation|teleported]] far underground and has not been heard from since.<br />
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==Outside Sources==<br />
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*[http://www.sitemouse.com/users/drakefyre/vahnatai.html Vahnatai Week]<br />
*[http://www.sitemouse.com/users/drakefyre/vahnatai.html#create Vahnatai Creationism]<br />
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[[Category:Bestiary]]<br />
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<div>Slithzerikai, or Sliths, are a strong and intelligent race of lizard-people. They originated in the caves below [[Exile]]. They first encountered humans during the [[First Expedition]], and the results were violent and bloody. Since then, there have been two major Slith wars, creatively referred to as the [[First Slith War]] and the [[Second Slith War]]. Most Sliths seen outside of the [[Bahssikava]], excluding those from [[Gnass]], are violent [[demon]]-worshippers, although more and more friendly Sliths have begun to surface, prompting the [[Empire]] to add them to their [[friendly species]] list.<br />
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[[Image:Slith.jpg|thumb|A drawing of a Slith]]<br />
==Appearance==<br />
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Growing to a height 2 meters (surpassing even three meters in some rare cases), the Slithzerikai are the largest [[humanoid]] race in [[Ermarian]] apart from the [[Giant]]s (only a few humans are typically as large as a Slith in Avernum.)<br />
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==Physical Traits==<br />
Slithzerikai are reptiles with humanoid characteristics. They have five clawed fingers on each hand and five clawed toes on each foot. They have scaly skin and their eyes are usually colored red (although some have blue eyes.) All Sliths have a tail for balance. <br />
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[[Image:Slith spear.jpg|frame|left|A Slith spear.]]<br />
Their weapon of choice is a gigantic two-tined iron spear about two meters long, that requires significant effort to wield. It is most efficient in Slith hands. As reptiles, the Sliths are cold-blooded creatures and therefore require much warmth to live. In cold environments, they slow down severely. They become more susceptable to illness when cold, and may even go into a torpor.<br />
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The Slithzerikai possess an uncanny degree of spiritual sensitivity in some ways superior to [[humans]], and they have a great talent for [[magic]], although their specialty is [[clerical magic]].<br />
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==Language==<br />
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Sliths, like most sentient species, have developed their own language, fully independent from [[Imperial Standard]], called [[Slithzerikaiis]].<br />
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<div>Slithzerikai, or Sliths, are a strong and intelligent race of lizard-people. They originated in the caves below [[Exile]]. They first encountered humans during the [[First Expedition]], and the results were violent and bloody. Since then, there have been two major Slith wars, creatively referred to as the [[First Slith War]] and the [[Second Slith War]]. Most Sliths seen outside of the [[Bahssikava]], excluding those from [[Gnass]], are violent [[demon]]-worshippers, although more and more friendly Sliths have begun to surface, prompting the [[Empire]] to add them to their [[friendly species]] list.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Slith.jpg|thumb|A drawing of a Slith]]<br />
==Appearance==<br />
<br />
Growing to a height 2 meters (surpassing even three meters in some rare cases), the Slithzerikai are the largest [[humanoid]] race in [[Ermarian]] apart from the [[Giant]]s (only a few humans are typically as large as a Slith in Avernum.)<br />
<br />
<br />
==Physical Traits==<br />
Slithzerikai are reptiles with humanoid characteristics. They have five clawed fingers on each hand and five clawed toes on each foot. They have scaly skin and their eyes are usually colored red (although some have blue eyes.) All Sliths have a tail for balance. <br />
<br />
[[Image:Slith spear.jpg|frame|left|A Slith spear.]]<br />
Their weapon of choice is a gigantic two-tined iron spear about two meters long, that requires enormous strength to wield. It is most efficient in Slith hands. As reptiles, the Sliths are cold-blooded creatures and therefore require much warmth to live. In cold environments, they slow down severely. They become more susceptable to illness when cold, and may even go into a torpor.<br />
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The Slithzerikai possess an uncanny degree of spiritual sensitivity in some ways superior to [[humans]], and they have a great talent for [[magic]], although their specialty is [[clerical magic]].<br />
<br />
==Language==<br />
<br />
Sliths, like most sentient species, have developed their own language, fully independent from [[Imperial Standard]], called [[Slithzerikaiis]].<br />
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[[Category:Races]]</div>Nonamehttps://encyclopedia.ermarian.net/w/index.php?title=Slithzerikai&diff=2410Slithzerikai2005-12-07T02:20:39Z<p>Noname: </p>
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<div>Slithzerikai, or Sliths, are a strong and intelligent race of lizard-people. They originated in the caves below [[Exile]]. They first encountered humans during the [[First Expedition]], and the results were violent and bloody. Since then, there have been two major Slith wars, creatively referred to as the [[First Slith War]] and the [[Second Slith War]]. Most Sliths seen outside of the [[Bahssikava]], excluding those from [[Gnass]], are violent [[demon]]-worshippers, although more and more friendly Sliths have begun to surface, prompting the [[Empire]] to add them to their [[friendly species]] list.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Slith.jpg|thumb|A drawing of a Slith]]<br />
==Appearance==<br />
<br />
Growing to a height of far over 2 meters (surpassing even three meters in some cases), the Slithzerikai are the largest [[humanoid]] race in [[Ermarian]] apart from the [[Giant]]s.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Physical Traits==<br />
Slithzerikai are reptiles with humanoid characteristics. They have five clawed fingers on each hand and five clawed toes on each foot. They have scaly skin and their eyes are usually colored red (although some have blue eyes.) All Sliths have a tail for balance. <br />
<br />
[[Image:Slith spear.jpg|frame|left|A Slith spear.]]<br />
Their weapon of choice is a gigantic two-tined iron spear about two meters long, that requires enormous strength to wield. It is most efficient in Slith hands. As reptiles, the Sliths are cold-blooded creatures and therefore require much warmth to live. In cold environments, they slow down severely. They become more susceptable to illness when cold, and may even go into a torpor.<br />
<br />
The Slithzerikai possess an uncanny degree of spiritual sensitivity in some ways superior to [[humans]], and they have a great talent for [[magic]], although their specialty is [[clerical magic]].<br />
<br />
==Language==<br />
<br />
Sliths, like most sentient species, have developed their own language, fully independent from [[Imperial Standard]], called [[Slithzerikaiis]].<br />
<br />
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