Fulltext results:
- Bizoan War and Occupationplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigBizoan War and Occupation
The Bizoan War (1086-1092 ME) was a war of conquest by the Hartheran Union against the islands of Besoa and Antyok. The invasion lasted was followed by a period of Occupation from 1092-1114 ME. Besoa was liberated by nationalist forces led by the Sann'ali Court-in-Exile, who established the HartheranHartheraHartheraHartheranOrorrHartheranAnrelOrorrHartheraHartheranHartheranHartheraHartheraHartheraHartheraHartheraHartheranHartheranHartheranHartheraHartheranHartheraHarth… - (1086-1092 [[ME]]) was a war of conquest by the [[Harthera|Hartheran Union]] against the islands of [[Besoa]] and [[Antyok]]. The invasion lasted was followed by a pe... AP box right 390px> {{page>infobox:besoa}} Modern Hartheran Bisoa c.1110 [[ME]] {{:helevos:besoa_2kingdoms.p... conclusion. Thousands died through famine due to Hartheran mismanagement of once rich farmlands, or from in
- Hartheraplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHarthera
The Hartheran Union, commonly named Harthera, is an imperialist maritime nation state dominating the northeast of Anásthias. It is one of the two great powers of the modern epoch, arguably the most technologically and militarily powerful nation in the world, only matched by the vast size and wealth of its neighbour, viridOrorrMEOrorrOrorrOrorrOrorr - ====== Harthera ====== The **Hartheran Union**, commonly named **Harthera**, is an imperialist maritime nation state dominating the northeast of ... our, [[Ororr]]. <WRAP box right 390px> {{:helevos:harthera.png?340|}} * **Name**: Hartheran Union, Union
- Vahltorplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigVahltor
Vahltor is the capital city of Harthera (also: Vultor, Vuhltore; archaic names: Biyahl, Bahl Dorr, Buldoya). It is one of the grandest, wealthiest and most powerful cities in the world, but its surrounding walls limit the city's expansion, creating cramped streets, oppressive towers, poor housing, poverty, disease and squalor in its poorest quarters. It is colloquially known as BMEBMEHartheranHartheraHartheranHartheranHartheranHartheranHartheraHartheranHartheranHartheranHartheranHarther… - ltor ====== **Vahltor** is the capital city of [[Harthera]] (also: //Vultor, Vuhltore//; archaic names: //B... f the [[House of Keys]], one of the chambers of [[Hartheran government]]. ===== ===== {{page>infobox:vahlto... Saloyans contracted this to //Buldoya//, which in Hartheran times became Vultor, later Vahltor. ===== Histo... a]] barbarians who founded what became the modern Hartheran state. ==== Growth ==== Vuhltore can in fact b
- Church of Hartrahplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigChurch of Hartrah
The Church of Hartrah is the state religion of Harthera. Adherents believe in a single god who is a fusion of all the righteous ancestors of the nation. Upon death, your spirit is judged by God, and begins a slow process of merging with the Godhead. As a faith it is a syncretism of ancestor-worship and veneration of a monotheistic protector god who is the embodiment of the station. The church strongly promotes respect for family, tradition and heirarchy as well as duty and per… - **Church of Hartrah** is the state religion of [[Harthera]]. Adherents believe in a single god who is a fus... ==== The church is the state religion of modern Harthera, adopted by the authorities in opposition to the ... n to the point of sacrificing their lives. With Hartheran expansion, peoples with varying religious traditions were brought into the Church. By the 4th Hartheran century there were a number of different sects,
- Eastern Isles (New Perech)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigEastern Isles (New Perech)
The Eastern Isles, also called New Perech or the Spice Islands, are a tropical island group in the Redeeming Ocean at 13ºS, 3300 km from the mainland of Harthera, 4125 km from the port of Narillin. The islands have a highly diverse population of virid plant species, several of which are prized as flavourings or HartheranHartheranHartheranHartheranHartheraHartheran - g Ocean]] at 13ºS, 3300 km from the mainland of [[Harthera]], 4125 km from the port of [[Narillin]]. The isl... Name**: Eastern Isles (Traditional) / New Perech (Hartheran) * **Government**: Hartheran Protectorate * **Capital**: Kreit </WRAP> Following the conquest of Besoa by [[Harthera]] in 1090 [[ME]], the islands were formally annex
- Hartheran Governmentplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHartheran Government
The government of the Hartheran Union is an oligarchy centralised in Vahltor, where the wealthy rule through a labyrinthine bureaucracy of committees, boards and assemblies who all jealously guard their powers.
Governance
This is in a series of articles on HartheraHartheraHartheraHartheraHartheraHartheran - ====== Hartheran Government ====== The government of the [[Harthera|Hartheran Union]] is an oligarchy centralised in [[Vahltor]], where the wealthy rule through a labyrinthine... guard their powers. {{page>infobox:governance}} Harthera's form of government has changed many times over
- Antyokplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigAntyok
Antyok or Antyoq [ant-YOK, uhn-CHOK] is an island in the Natorn Archipelago, due east of Besoa. It was formerly an independent nation, the Principality of Antyok, but since 1086 ME, following the Bizoan War, it is now under Hartheran dominion.
Antyok
This is in a series of articles about Antyok, an island nation in the HartheranHartheranHartheran - , following the [[Bizoan War]], it is now under [[Harthera|Hartheran]] dominion. == == {{page>infobox:antyok}} ~~TOC~~ ===== Geography ===== Antyok is the fourth ... o the [[Junda|Junda people]] who founded modern [[Harthera]]. Ko-kway lineage is in fact much more ancient, ... often melted down by local silversmiths. ===== Hartheran Conquest ===== At the start of the [[Bizoan War
- Besoaplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigBesoa
Besoa [BEH-sso-AH], or Bizoa (Hartraan), is the largest island in the southern reach of the Natorn Archipelago. Today it is synonymous with the United Kingdom of Besoa.
Modern Besoa c.1100 ME | Go to world map
Besoa in the Two Nations period, 38-1092 ME
Besoa in the Four Kingdoms period, c.1200 BME - 35 ME BMEHartheraHartheranHartheranHartheranMEHartheraOrorrOrorr - south. In 1092 [[ME]] the island was annexed by [[Harthera]] following the [[Bizoan War]]. The war and thirt... resolved an uneasy truce between [[Ororr]] and [[Harthera]], Ororran port authorities began to give prefere... ]] merchantmen. Over time this seriously weakened Harthera's control over trade with it's neighbour, as well... hostile action between Sann'ali merchants and the Hartheran Navy. In 1086, the Harthera military command lau
- Munatanplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigMunatan
Munatan [Moo-Nah-Tahn] is the southernmost region of Anásthias, south of the Dun Trisan mountains. The name possibly derives from a ancient Thalsic, meaning “Land of One Sun”, since the daystar is not visible in the southern hemisphere. Or it may be a reference to the Manthi people who were once the majority population of western Munatan. The term is an OrorrOrorrOrorrHartheraHartheraOrorrOrorrOrorrHartheraHartheraHartheran - e boundaries were formally agreed being Ororr and Harthera following the [[Torthien Crisis]], but in practic... g class. Most recently, enclaves of Ororran and [[Harthera|Hartheran]] merchants have grown in the major port cities, particularly in [[Schai-dam]]. ===== Politics =... isis]] the interests of the superpowers Ororr and Harthera have played an increasing role, with the two powe
- Otekahréplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigOtekahré
Otekahré [oh-tek-AH-ray] (also called Anarthis in Harthera), is the southeastern region of Anásthias, lying south of Harthera and east of the Dun Jaen mountains. The region has no central governments, but the cities and polities are joined in a loose cultural and economic league, called HartheraOrorrviridHartheraOrorr - //oh-tek-AH-ray//] (also called **Anarthis** in [[Harthera]]), is the southeastern region of Anásthias, lying south of Harthera and east of the [[Dun Jaen]] mountains. The regio... the more heavily inhabited coastal cities. The Hartherans traditionally called it "Anarthis", meaning "Gr... reaty]], permanently defining the borders between Harthera and Ororr. The interior of Otekharé is mainly dr
- Narillinplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigNarillin
Narillin [NAR-ill-EE-in] (Eloyoun Marille, historically Mariyë, also known as the Plaster City) is one of the great port cities of the world and the third largest city of Harthera.
It was an ancient Eloyoun city state, said to have been founded by refugees from Miyarris. For much of the EloyounHarthera - es]] of the world and the third largest city of [[Harthera]]. <WRAP box right 390px> {{magnifier>:cities:narillin.png?350|}} {{:helevos:harthera.png?350|}} </WRAP> ~~NOTOC~~ It was an ancient [... oonar|Kingdom of Oonar]], until its conquest by [[Harthera]]. Over the last century the city has been exten... led as a commercial hub and military base for the Hartheran navy. Little of the ancient Eloyoun city remains
- Baronies of Ravorr (Rouvawa)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigBaronies of Ravorr (Rouvawa)
The Baronies of Ravorr (or Ivauk Rouvawhi in Eloyoun, Warchiefs of Rouvawa) was a confederation of feudal states in Northeast Anasthias, which existed from 573 BME to 288 ME. It first formed as an alliance against the expansionist ambitions of its Saloyan neighbours to the north. With the rise of BMEBMEHarthera - loyan neighbours to the north. With the rise of [[Harthera]] in the first century, there were a succession o... a succession of internal conflicts stirred up by Hartheran agitators, resulting in the region being finally annexed by Harthera during the [[Fourth Ravorran War]]. == == {{page... to Chelidt dominance. Under the new nation of [[Harthera]], with its uneasy blend of Junda, Saloyan and Ch
- River Velunplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigRiver Velun
The River Velun is the greatest river of northern Harthera, flowing from the foothills of the Dun Jaen mountains in the far west of the country, through the great virid forests, plains and farmlands of central Harthera to the sea. It joins with the Verais at the city of Vahltor, capital of HartheraHarthera - River Velun** is the greatest river of northern [[Harthera]], flowing from the foothills of the [[Dun Jaen]]... [virid]] forests, plains and farmlands of central Harthera to the sea. It joins with the [[River Verais|Verais]] at the city of [[Vahltor]], capital of Harthera and a historically important site of trade between east and west. {{page>infobox:harthera}} The river's name was a source of conflict in e
- Principality of Antyokplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPrincipality of Antyok
The Principality of Antyok was a former nation state on the island of Antyok in the Natorn Archipelago. Historically the Principality was the only remaining independent part of the Kingdom of Heronbar, after it was conquered by the Kingdom of Sann'al. The Principality was conquered by Harthera in 1086 - of Sann'al]]. The Principality was conquered by [[Harthera]] in 1086 [[ME]], ending over a thousand years of... outhern islands, who conquered and founded modern Harthera. Ko-kway lineage is in fact much more ancient, fo... tified port city, Terab, was laid seige to by the Hartherans. The Hartherans managed to form an alliance with the Ko-kway by playing on their mutual Iskean heritage,
- Cordromeplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigCordrome
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: Military-Mercantile Oligarchy * Capital: Vahltor * Foundation: 1 ME (Traditional) * Religion: Church of Hartrah * Language: Hartraan (official), also Saloyan, Rouvawetig, Junda
A cordrome is an administrative unit of the - ====== Cordrome ====== {{page>infobox:harthera}}A **cordrome** is an administrative unit of the [[Hartheran]] state. Cordromes are divided into provinces, s... cordromes: * [[A-Velun]], also called Central Harthera * [[Bizoa]], Special Administrative Region * ... of [[helevos:Dromeism]]. Founders of the middle [[Hartheran Commonwealth]] were very likely influenced by tr
- Race and Ethnicityplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigRace and Ethnicity
The concepts of race and ethnicity in the Civilised World are complex, related to issues of history, geography and culture. Some theories of the origins of humanity claim that all humans are descended from a single group of original ancestors, while others believe mankind is made up of distinct races with separate origins. EloyounHartheraAnrelOrorrOrorrEloyounGodmenEloyounOrorrMunatanEloyounAnásthiasGodmen - Modern Epoch (ME)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigModern Epoch (ME)
The Modern Calendar is a dating system acknowledged throughout the Civilised World. It numbers years from the Modern Epoch, abbreviated ME and BME (Before Modern Epoch). It is also called the Modern Era.
Calendar
This is in a series of articles about calendars and dating systems.OrorrHartheraHMOrorrHartheraOrorrOrorrHMHartheraHMHartheraOrorr - Harlonplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHarlon
Harlon is the largest and most prosperous city in the world. Sitting at the mouth of River Velun, it is the greatest city in Harthera, a vast metropolis of docks, shipyards, markets, with a multiplicity of languages and communities which make it the foremost trade and shipping port in the world. Hartheranstorm tidesHarthera - Events in World Historyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigEvents in World History
Date (ME) Event -15001 First cities of the Godmen -12001 Primary Glacial ending -11111 N1, Second/Jade Epoch -10401 Orodien established as store of lost knowledge -8901 Traithe civilisation established -8401 Decline of Orodien, island eventually abandoned OrorrHartheraHartheraHarthera - Metrosandendt (Palace)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigMetrosandendt (Palace)
The Metrosandendt or Metrosandendt Palace [MET-ro-SAN-dent], often simply called the Metros or Metros Hill, is a huge government building in the heart of the Hartheran capital of Vahltor.
Vahltor
Hover over image to see details
This is in a series of articles related to the city of Hartheran - Terath Familyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigTerath Family
The Terath Family is a political dynasty whose name holds enormous power and prestige in Harthera. They are descendants of the militaristic Chelidt Trath clan, who in the 7th century overthrew the old kings of the Hartheran Commonwealth period and instigated the modern government of Harthera - Anásthiasplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigAnásthias
Anásthias [a-NAS-thee-ass / ænæsθiːæs], or [an-ass-THEE-as] is an equatorial island continent, heart of the Civilised World. The north straddles the equator and is hot and humid, while most of the equatorial centre is an upland plateau with fertile river valleys, and stretches of arid plains and desert in the shadow of the mountains. The south is temperate but more wild, separated from the civilisations of the north by the almost impassable Harthera - Marr Sirqueplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigMarr Sirque
Marr Sirque [mar SEE-urkh] (Miyarrain: Miyarsouok; Hartheran: Narsik) is a port city in Kahtoyn, the principle trading port in Otekahré.
Otekahré
Hover mouse to see more detail
This is in a series of articles about the region of Otekahré in eastern Anásthias.
Historically it was an outlying river city of Hartheran - Bireilundt (Palace)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigBireilundt (Palace)
The Bireilundt or Bireilundt Palace is a vast government building in the Eilunn district of the Hartheran capital, Vahltor. It is the heart of the Hartheran justice system, housing the vast judicial bureaucracy of the Courts.
Its architecture is a clash of styles from the grandiose to the brutalist. By a quirk of history the south end of the building it is also official headquarters of the Admiralty of the - Chelgrigenplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigChelgrigen
Chelgrigen is an important port and capital city of the cordrome of Perudd in northeastern Harthera. It is the third most important port of the Hartheran Navy.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: Military-Mercantile Oligarchy - The Spinesplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Spines
The Spines is an island chain in the Natorn Archipelago, linking the Anrel Isles in the north with Besoa in the south. The islands are the “backbone” of the archipelago. With their geology of grey and white basalt rock, many of the islands are said to resemble gnarled bones, rising out of the sea. Local AnrelAnrelHartheran - Torthien Crisisplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigTorthien Crisis
The Torthien Crisis (1018-1026 ME) was an international conflict which brought the world closest to total war than at any time in history. It began as a proxy war between the great powers of Ororr and Harthera, who funded and encouraged rebel groups as well as smaller nations to fight on their behalf. The crisis focussed on the mountainous region of HartheraOrorrOrorrHarthera - Rouvawetigplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigRouvawetig
Rouvawetig, also called Old Ravorran, is an Eloyoun language spoken by the Rouvawhi people of Ravorr, in central Harthera. Historically the local Eloyoun dialect was heavily influenced by Iskean, particularly the more clipped and gutteral Junda pronunciation, though its vowel inflection is much simplified and its case structure is significantly different.languageEloyounlanguage - Hartheran calendarplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHartheran calendar
The Hartheran calendar largely follows the standard Modern Epoch calendar, with a 414 day year made up of 16 months, with 69 6-day weeks in a year.
Calendar
This is in a series of articles about calendars and dating systems.
Historically Harthera used both the Junda Stormscale and the Saloyan solar calendar, based on the Hartheran - Hartheran Navyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHartheran Navy
The Hartheran Navy is the most powerful military force in the civilised world, the binding force for the Hartheran Union's land and trade empire. It is not only the largest naval force, consisting of over eight hundred fighting vessels and armed merchantmen.
Military
This is in a series of articles on - New Hartrahplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigNew Hartrah
New Hartrah is a territory of the eastern continent of Retzayk, claimed as a colonial possession of the Hartheran Union. It is the first successful settlement on the continent in modern history. It was discovered in 1112 ME, with virid jungle being cleared in 1116 in the hopes of creating large HartheranHartheraviridviridviridgreen - Hartraanplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHartraan
Hartraan is the official state language of Harthera. All Hartheran citizens are expected to speak Hartraan for official and public use, but in practice most rural people in central and southern Harthera speak local languages as their first language, have only limited exposure to the languagelanguagelanguageHartheralanguage - Decileplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigDecile
In Harthera, deciles are a social and political structure, nominally a family or tribe of which all Hartherans are a member. Deciles were formalised in the Hartheran Commonwealth period as a method of managing elections.
Governance
This is in a series of articles on goverments and politics.
Before the Commonwealth, the early nation had hundreds of ethnic clans, families and noble houses. Many small family groups were wealthy, powerful and owned much of the land, while other tribes w… - Oylokplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigOylok
Oylok is a wealthy and historic city on the River Verais in central Harthera.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: Military-Mercantile Oligarchy * Capital: Vahltor * Foundation: 1 ME (Traditional) * Religion - Gadokplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigGadok
The Cordrome of Gadok is an administrative region of northwestern Harthera.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: Military-Mercantile Oligarchy * Capital: Vahltor * Foundation: 1 ME (Traditional) * MEMEHartheravirid - Vetthi Republicplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigVetthi Republic
The Vetthi Republic is a prosperous island nation which plays a crucial role in trade and international affairs. Its position in the Vetthi Sea north of Ororr makes it a strategic trade hub between Anrel, Harthera and Ororr.
* Name: The Vetthi Republic * Government:OrorrHartheraOrorrOrorrviridviridOrorrOrorrOrorrTheristepochsvirid - Lake Prioythanplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigLake Prioythan
Lake Prioythan [pree-OY-than] is the largest freshwater lake in Harthera, in the western province of Pinyedt. It is 280 km north-south, and approximately 150 km wide. It is encircled by hills except to the east, forming the headwaters of the Harthera's longest river, the Hartheravirid - National University of Divinity (Vahtlor University)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigNational University of Divinity (Vahtlor University)
The National University of Divinity in the city of Vahltor, more commonly known as Vahltor University, is the most prestigious educational institution in the Hartheran Union. Its schools of governance, law and theology are pre-eminent in the nation, its students forming the elite rulership of the nation. - Rouvawhi peopleplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigRouvawhi people
The Rouvawhi people [roo-VAH-wee], also called Ravorrans are an ethno-linguistic group in central Harthera.
Ethnicity
ethnicity
This is in a series of articles about anthropology, ethnicity and race.
The Rouvawhi are a mainly Eloyoun people. In history their language and culture was strongly influence by languageHartheralanguageHartheraHarthera - Hartheran Commonwealthplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHartheran Commonwealth
The Hartheran Commonwealth was a constitutional monarchy which ruled Harthera for 164 years, from 407-571 ME. The Commonwealth period marked a shift in the balance of power in the region back to the old Saloyan elites who were still wealthy landowners, particularly in the old - Silver Treeplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSilver Tree
Silver Tree was a militant guerilla movement on the island of Besoa, which violently opposed the Hartheran Occupation of the islands from 1090-1114 ME.
Besoa
This is in a series of articles about Besoa, a major island in the Natorn Archipelago.
After the defeat of Alsaneth and Sannalese forces and their surrender to the occupiers in 1090, many armed fighters refused to submit, and formed multiple guerilla bands. The greatest opposition was initially led by the surviving counc… - Junda Islesplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigJunda Isles
The Junda Isles [JUN-der] are an island group off the northeast coast of Harthera, traditionally inhabited by the Junda people, and now part of the Hartheran cordrome of Perudd and the Isles.
The group consists of six large islands and dozens of smaller ones, each with their own dialect and cultural variations.HartheranHartheran - Detatednplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigDetatedn
The Detatedn [deh-tat-AYD-n], or Detatedn Palace, is a labyrinthine fortress in the city of Vahltor, capital of the Hartheran Union. The palace is the traditional centre of power of the Overlords of Harthera, though today most of the practical running of the nation is devolved to other buildings in the city. - Hamdreplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHamdre
Hamdre [HAM-derr] is an administrative region, or cordrome, of the state of Harthera. It encompasses the entire southwest of the country, a mostly wild region of mountains and virid jungle. Civilisation proliferates along the valley of the River Nar.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about - Amberglassplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigAmberglass
Amberglass is the resin of the amber reed, a virid tropical plant which has been cultivated for millennia in northeast Anásthias. The translucent resin can be heated or treated with other chemicals to make it into a liquid, which can be blown or moulded to make bottles, plates, bowls, jewellery, window panes and endless variety of other products. Amberglass production and manufacture is a major industry in - Junda religionplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigJunda religion
The ancient Junda had a mixed religion, which developed over thousands of years. It combined ancient tribal belief in shamanic ancestor-worship with a wider nationalist mythology, in a cosmos containing a variety of gods. Latterly the Junda primarily worshipped the Storm Lord, herherherherherherlanguagelanguage - The Corantoplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Coranto
The Coranto is an anti-establishment newsletter available particularly in port cities. Its stories typically reveal scandals about governments and government officials, as well as news otherwise not covered by other publications. It particularly targets the - Webroksharplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigWebrokshar
Webrokshar is a much-fearer punishment for treachery in Harthera, traditionally used for traitors against family, Church and State. It is so feared because according to Hartheran belief and the Church of Hartrah, it condemns the victim to eternal torment.
Belief
This is in a series of articles about - Whackplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigWhack
Whack is a street drug found particularly in port cities in Harthera such as Harlon and Narillin. It is sold in powdered form and either snorted or smoked. Nutjuice is its liquid form, a cheaper variant which can be quickly drunk. Both forms are preparations of pure HartheraHarthera - Hartheran naval architectureplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHartheran naval architecture
Hartheran naval architecture is a style of construction used particularly for fortifications, ports and military administration buildings throughout the Hartheran Union. It is notable for its use of unornamented geometric shapes such as arches, squares and hexagons, with construction in stone, brick and concrete. It derives from - The Broadsideplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Broadside
The Broadside is a Hartheran populist weekly newspaper, presenting news stories from a nationalist perspective. It is a fierce defender of the Hartheran military and the Navy in particular.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of - Purismplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPurism
Purism is a movement in the Church of Hartrah which advocates simplicity and strict adherence to discipline and moral codes. It is often called Chelidt Purism for its origins amongst the Chelidd people of northeastern Harthera. It arose in the 5th century ME, in response to the perceived liberalism and idolatry of the - Junda Languageplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigJunda Language
Junda, often called Old Junda, is an Iskean language which was once spoken throughout the Junda Isles, Perudd and the Junda Coast.
Language
language
This is in a series of articles about Languages and Communication.
Isolated dialects are still spoken in remoter parts of the Junda Isles, but it has largely been replaced by languagelanguagelanguagelanguagelanguageHartheralanguagelanguagelanguagelanguagelanguage - Kitroy familyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKitroy family
The Kitroys are a wealthy family in Harthera, descended from old Saloyan aristocracy. The Kitroys were a moderately prominent family under the Hartheran Commonwealth, but were one of the few nobles to back the military coup of the Teraths during the Vainglorious Revolution of 571. This enabled them to prosper in the years following the revolution, allowing them to become one of the richest of the new mercantile-aristocratic clans. - River Veraisplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigRiver Verais
The Verais is a river in Harthera, which flows from the Saloyan Highlands in the east, meeting the River Velun at the city of Vahltor.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: Military-Mercantile Oligarchy - River Déluwplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigRiver Déluw
The Déluw [DEL-oow] is the longest river in Harthera, flowing from its source in the Dun Jaen mountains to the west, through southern Harthera to the Gulf of Narill in the east.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: - Webrinplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigWebrin
The Webrin is a criminal sect which has operated for centuries in Anrel, Harthera and the major port cities of the world. It is thought to have originated in the Anrel Isles, where it operates as a criminal guild, enforcing paid membership on any criminal gang. It also has aspects of a mystery religion, with members initiated into secret rituals said to give them magical powers over their subordinates. This serves the Webrin heirarchy, since more senior members are respected and feared.A… - War of 813plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigWar of 813
The War of 813, known in Ororr as the Second Vetthi War, was a conflict primarily between Ororr, the Vetthi Republic, involving various rebellious coastal groups within Ororr. It was the culmination of centuries of conflict between the two powers, with Ororr attempting to annex the island nation.OrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrHartheraHarthera - Heronbarplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHeronbar
Heronbar, also called Ronvarr during the Hartheran Occupation, is the northeastern province of the island of Besoa. Its capital the city of Famúl.
History
Historically, the Kingdom of Heronbar was one of the four ancient kingdoms of Besoa, occupying the northeastern quarter of the island. Heronbar was the most advanced maritime power of its era, with possessions in HartheranHartheran - Hartheran Naval Academyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHartheran Naval Academy
The Hartheran Naval Academy is the principle officer training academy for the Hartheran Navy, based in the city of Harlon.
Organisations & Institutions
This is in a series of articles on institutions and organisations, including education, religion and government.
education organisations harthera - River Narplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigRiver Nar
The River Nar, also called the Tsiyenar (Rouvawetig) or the Iyé (Eloyoun), is a major river in the south of modern Harthera.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: Military-Mercantile Oligarchy * Capital - Galepplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigGalep
Galep is a salty condiment powder used in Thalsic cuisine, particularly in Harthera.
Food and Drink
This is in a series of articles about Food and Drink.
It mainly consists of dried fish or greenfry, ground to a powder with salt. Some recipes also add herbs and spices. It is used as a seasoning in soups and stews, particularly in the traditional - Chelidtplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigChelidt
Chelidt, or Shelidt, is a maritime province in the northeast of Harthera. It is roughly contiguous with the Chelidd States, the regional former regional power annexed by the growing Union of Harthera.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of - War of the Junda Coastplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigWar of the Junda Coast
The First Ravorran War, more commonly called the War of the Junda Coast (121 ME) was the first war between the newly founded nation of Harthera, and the Baronies of Ravorr, over control of Junda settlements along the coast of Rett Bay.
Conflict
This is in a series of articles on - Hartheran cuisineplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHartheran cuisine
The cuisine of Harthera is similar to Thalsic cuisine, but replaces many coastal ingredients such a greenfish and seagreens with arable crops like coles and meat from livestock. Hartheran cuisine is diverse with different regions having many different specialities.
Food and Drink
This is in a series of articles about - Es Terinplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigEs Terin
Es Terin is a city in Kahtoyn, about 100 km south of the Hartheran frontier. It is the the most northerly city in Kahtoyn, and nominally a trade outpost for Hartheran merchants. The Hartheran military have made numerous attempts to conquer and annex the city, usually finding the locals uncomprehending and non-compliant, or the town's population simply vanishes overnight. - Eloyoun Peopleplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigEloyoun People
The Eloyoun people are an ethnic group found throughout eastern and northeastern Anásthias. They are the majority ethnicity in Kahtoyn and most of southern Harthera. Modern Hartheran language and culture is a blend of Eloyoun and Iskean.
The Eloyoun people claim descent from the ancient realm of Harthera - Gulf of Narillplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigGulf of Narill
The Gulf of Narill lies beyond the mouth of the River Nar, in northeastern Anásthias. Traditionally the Gulf separates Harthera from Otekahré, but Harthera now also claims the sparsely inhabited southern side.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: - Vodroy Familyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigVodroy Family
The Vodroy were once a wealthy Saloyan-Hartheran noble family, who numbered three of the nine kings under the Hartheran Commonwealth. They are most remembered for the Vodrodim Palace and the Vodrod Bridge in the capital city of Vahltor.
People
This is in a series of articles on - Peruddplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPerudd
Perudd is a peninsular region of northeastern Harthera, which marks the boundary between the Iskean Sea and the Redeeming Ocean. Politically it is part of the cordrome of Perudd and the Isles, meaning the Junda Isles, since the coast of Perudd was traditionally a territory of the Junda people.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about - Heterodox Churchplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHeterodox Church
The Holy and Heterodoxic Church of the All-Deity, generally called the Heterodox Church, is a syncretic religion which embraces many historic traditions, believing all faiths are at heart the worship of one essential god, and that there are many routes to achieving transcendence.her - Garsunplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigGarsun
Garsun [gar-SUN], historically Carsoyin or Karsooin, is a major port city in northern Harthera, capital of Garsundt province. The city is heavily industrial, producing salt, salted greenfish, and the condiment galep. It is also a hub for shipping ores and other industrial resources. - House of Sealsplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHouse of Seals
The House of Seals, commonly called The Seals or The Chamber (to distinguish from the House of Keys, called The House), is an assembly of the Hartheran government. Under the Hartheran Commonwealth it was the preeminent legislative assembly, made up wealthy patricians. After the Vainglorious Revolution of 571 ME, the Seals became merely an advisory chamber with little practical role in government. - Garsundtplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigGarsundt
Garsundt is a cordrome or military governorate of Harthera. It is the most northerly region of the country, including the sparsely inhabited Chouda Peninsula and the more densely populated hinterland of the city of Garsun.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: - Terabplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigTerab
Terab, also called by its Iskean name Teraq, is the capital city and main port of the island of Antyok. It is officially a Protectorate of the Hartheran Navy, who claim to administer the island on behalf of the native Ko-kway people. In practice the city and the island are essentially under MEHartheran - Arithmometerplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigArithmometer
The arithmometer is a mechanical device using rotational logic to perform calculations. The first modern production model was invented by Salsifer Pentane in 1042 ME, though this claim is controversial since the ancients almost certainly had comparable devices. - Jongavenplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigJongaven
Jogaven [jong-GAV-en] is a city on the island of Esigan, the most important port in the Hartheran Junda Isles and its de facto capital.
Set in a large deepwater lagoon, the city is a strategic port for the Hartheran Navy. It is a hub for all trade within the Isles, a centre for shipbuilding, and a frequent stopping point for merchantmen trading between - Retthenplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigRetthen
Retthen is a coastal cordrome of eastern Harthera, comprising what was once eastern Ravorr and the Junda Coast.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: Military-Mercantile Oligarchy * Capital: Vahltor * Foundation: 1 - Narillplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigNarill
Narill [na-RILL] is a coastal cordrome or province of southeastern Harthera.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: Military-Mercantile Oligarchy * Capital: Vahltor * Foundation: 1 ME (Traditional) * - The New Citizen (publication)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigThe New Citizen (publication)
The New Citizen is a Hartheran publication printed weekly in the capital, Vahltor. It began as a pamphlet for opponents of the old Hartheran Commonwealth, particulary in opposition to The Gallant, but has since become a conservative newspaper, particularly supporting the - History of Hartheraplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHistory of Harthera
FIXME
* 3101 - Junda seize Vahltor * 3101-3118 - Saloyan civil war * 3126 - Chelidt conquer Pishahn * 3197-3200 - Final conquest of Saloya * 3219-25 - War of the Junda Coast * 3339 - First Ravorran War, The Short War - Pinyelplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPinyel
Pinyel is a market city on Lake Prioythan in the western jungles of Harthera.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: Military-Mercantile Oligarchy * Capital: Vahltor * Foundation: 1 ME (Traditional) * Religion - Lake Angdroplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigLake Angdro
Lake Angdro is a large freshwater lake in the Perudd region of northeastern Harthera. The lake is approximately 114 km long and an average of 30 km wide, narrow at the northern end. It is stocked with greenfish, an important source of food for the city of Angdrogigin, which sits on a spur of land at the lake's northern end. - Angdrogiginplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigAngdrogigin
Angdrogigin is a city on Lake Angdro, in the Perudd cordrome of northeastern Harthera.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: Military-Mercantile Oligarchy * Capital: Vahltor * Foundation: 1 ME (Traditional) * Religion - Alcalondplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigAlcalond
Alcalond is an island off the west coast of the continent of Retzayk. It is part of New Hartrah, a colonial territory claimed by Harthera.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: Military-Mercantile Oligarchy - Derailadplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigDerailad
Derailad is the southwestern region of the island of Besoa, now part of the United Kingdom of Besoa. During the Hartheran Occupation of Besoa it was called Direlvarr.
Besoa
This is in a series of articles about Besoa, a major island in the Natorn Archipelago.
In ancient times it was the independent - Kahtoynplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKahtoyn
Kahtoyn (called Bhourdan in Hartraan), also called the Confederation of Kahtoyn, is a political entity in the region of Otekahré. It is unique in the world that it is not a nation in the true sense, since it has no formal governmental structures, no kings or governors, no military or police, no codified laws, prisons or justice system. Instead it is made up of thousands of self-governing polities who follow a common ideology of good behaviour, common standards, and (mostly) friendly com… - Eloyoun languageplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigEloyoun language
Eloyoun languages are a major language family of eastern Anásthias, spoken throughout Otekahré and southern Harthera.
Language
language
This is in a series of articles about Languages and Communication.
Derived from Mayápo, the language of ancient Miyarris, Eloyoun languages spread and diversified northwards into what is now Harthera. With the rise of Eloyoun - Harlon Universityplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHarlon University
Harlon University is one of the world's leading academic institutions, teaching law, medicine, humanities and natural sciences. It is based in the city of Harlon, Harthera. It is the third most prestigious academic institution in the nation after the - Junda Peopleplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigJunda People
The Junda are an Iskean-ethnic people found throughout the Junda Isles and the northeast coast of Anásthias, whose conquest of the mainland led to the foundation of the modern state of Harthera.
Historically they were notable for their shamanic religion and unique calendar, the Junda stormscale.
Junda peoples commonly raided the coasts for food and goods, having little of worth to trade on their home islands. They were accidentally instrumental in the downfall of the - Pinyedtplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPinyedt
Pinyedt is a large, wild region or cordrome of western Harthera. It is remote and isolated, with impassables mountain and virid jungles to the west, the only habitable regions being around the eastern shores of the virid-infested Lake Prioythan.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about - Besoan Diasporaplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigBesoan Diaspora
The Besoan Diaspora was a wave of mass emigration of people from the Natorn Archipelago island of Besoa, caused by the Hartheran invasion and brutal occupation.
Besoa
This is in a series of articles about Besoa, a major island in the Natorn Archipelago.
Many Besoans were international traders with connections in port cities around the world. Those who were able to leave were many rich merchants, nobles and their households. They established emigré communities in ports aro… - New Harlonplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigNew Harlon
New Harlon is a peninsula in the continent of Retzayk, discovered by the Hartheran Navy in 1112 ME. It lies 1000 km east of the Eastern Isles. An expedition attempted to establish a colony here, since the region is relatively free of virid jungle. However the soils proved thin and dry with no rivers or fresh water, so the colony encampment was abandoned. - Nashandtplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigNashandt
Nashandt is a major province of north central Harthera. It is roughly contiguous with the old nation of Saloya, with its capital being the city of Pishan.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: Military-Mercantile Oligarchy - The Sarshawsplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Sarshaws
The Sarshaws are a group of small islands in the Redeeming Ocean, consisting of two larger islands, Greater Sarshaw and Lesser Sarshaw, and many smaller islets and reefs called the Lesser Sarshaws.
For centuries they were a way point for Anrelian and Besoan merchantmen travelling between the HartheranHartheran - Piracyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPiracy
Piracy has always been a danger for shipping around the world. Throughout history merchants have been preyed upon by desperate or greedy fishermen, by rogue naval ships acting as privateers, as well as organised fleets dedicated to larceny.
HartheranOrorrHarthera - Biinmosplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigBiinmos
Biinmos is a large, militarised state in eastern Munatan. It is sometimes known as Dendrost, a Hartheran version of its name. This is an anachronism and in modern diplomacy only the official name is used.
Munatan
Hover mouse to see more detail | Go to full atlas map
This is in a series of articles about HartheranBMEMEME - Kingdom of Oonarplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKingdom of Oonar
Oonar was a historic nation in eastern Anásthias existing from c.1800 BME to c.500 ME, with a largely Eloyoun-ethnic population. Around the turn of the first century ME, Oonar was the foremost of the Eloyoun kingdoms in the region, second only to Saloya.
Ancient Northeast Anasthias - Mutabaplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigMutaba
The Mutaba were an Iskean tribal nation in what is now northern Harthera. The Mutaba were considered fierce fighters, and repelled incursion by the Empire of Dor-en-Sann and Saloya, only being conquered by the later Hartherans.
Ancient Northeast Anasthias
This is in a series of articles about the ancient history of Northeast - Famúlplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigFamúl
Famúl [fa-MOOL] is a city on the island of Besoa. Since the declaration of the United Kingdom of Besoa in 1114 ME, it has been the island's provisional capital.
Besoa
This is in a series of articles about Besoa, a major island in the Natorn Archipelago.
History
The city was founded around 1700 - Delgethplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigDelgeth
Delgeth is an ancient fortified port city on the south coast of Besoa, gateway to the fertile farmlands upriver. Historically it was the capital of the old Kingdom of Alsan, and thereafter the second city of the Alsaneth Republic.
Besoa
This is in a series of articles about Besoa, a major island in the HartheranHartheran - Ilunsplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigIluns
Iluns is an island in Famul Bay, on the east coast of Besoa. It's capital and main port is Iluns Town.
Besoa
This is in a series of articles about Besoa, a major island in the Natorn Archipelago.
The island is 52 km east-west, its closest point being 7 km from the mainland.
History - Perilthplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPerilth
Perilth (Besoaad), or Beridt (Hartraan), is a port city in Besoa, once renowned as the wealthiest city in the Natorn Archipelago. In former times it was the royal capital of the Kingdom of Sann'al, known as The Silver City both for its wealth, for the blue and silver banners of the Sann'alese kings, and for the sparkling waters of its many fountains.HartheranHartheranHartheran - Hartheran Talentplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHartheran Talent
The talent or talen is the currency of Harthera. It began as a token system for paying indentured workers and militiamen under the Chelidt Overlordship, after the old Saloyan currency had utterly collapsed. The principle was that an unskilled labourer would earn one talent per day of labour, whilst more skilled workers would be paid proportionately more depending on the amount of time (and talents) invested in their training. - Junda Seaplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigJunda Sea
Junda Sea is a part of the Iskean Sea, lying between the Junda Isles and the northeastern coast of Harthera. It is notorious for its hot humid equatorial climate, and frequent clouds, rain and storms.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of - Ewetoy familyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigEwetoy family
The Ewetoy family are a Hartheran family with distinguished history in the Hartheran Navy. Though not ancient nobility, they have had many prominent generals, politicians and military leaders.
Their most renowned modern member is Captain-General Yamis Ewetoy, who led the expedition to found the colony of - The Gallantplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Gallant
The Gallant is one of Harthera's oldest news journals, published weekly in Vahltor. It was first produced in 443 ME, in the middle period of the Hartheran Commonwealth, in which it was a staunch supporter of king and the old Saloyan aristocracy, reporting particularly on court news and fashion. - Salsifer Pentaneplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSalsifer Pentane
Salsifer Pentane (1011-1064 ME) was a Hartheran scholar, engineer and inventor, most known for his invention of the mechanical calculating device, the arithmometer.
People
This is in a series of articles on famous and historic people.
Pentane was a graduate of naval engineering from the - Junda Coastplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigJunda Coast
The Junda Coast is a historic term for the east coast of Harthera, particularly in Retthen province, which were settled by migrants from the Junda Isles in 2nd-4th centuries ME.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * - Godmenplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigGodmen
The Godmen were the mythical inhabitants of a landmass contiguous with the modern Natorn Archipelago, said to be the ancestors of all the Thalsic peoples of the northern Civilised World. In the Emerald Epoch they created the first great civilisation, referred to as the Realm of the Godmen. The Godmen are said to be mytho-historic, memories of an ancestor race shrouded by millennia of HartheraAnrelAnrelherherAnrelAnrel - Pishanplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPishan
Pishan (also Mashan, historically Pishahn), is an important provincial city, capital of the Nashandt cordrome of Harthera. Historically it was the capital of the Grand Palatinate of Saloya.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: - Lampfishplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigLampfish
Lampfish are a species of bioluminescent virid fish, found particularly in the Redeeming Ocean, in tropical waters off the east coast of Anásthias. Throughout history they have been captured and used as a source of light.
Fauna
This is in a series of articles about Animals.
Biology - Basilica of Holy Hartplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigBasilica of Holy Hart
The Basilica of Holy Hart in the city of Vahltor is the holiest building in the Church of Hartrah, an important site for all national rituals and celebrations. It also contains thousands of memorials and remains of important national figures and the scions of wealthy families. - Pirpounkplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPirpounk
The pirpounk is a variety of virid bush native to dry or semi-arid habitats, particularly in the desert plains of central and eastern Anásthias.
Flora
herbs
This is in a series of articles about Plants and Flora.
It is related to the balbal with a similarly bulbous root and a long tapering trunk, with an abundance of long, fur-like fronds growing from the top which sway in the breeze. These fronds serve several purposes. Firstly they trap insects and other small animals, which a… - Queen Shoyvahplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigQueen Shoyvah
Queen Shoyvah (427-498 ME) was a Hartheran queen-regnant during the Hartheran Commonwealth period. She was the youngest daughter of King Cliran II and sister of his successor King Cliran III. Her reign was seen as a time of peace and prosperity, and began the true flowering of arts and culture for which the Commonwealth is know known. She is known by the epithet The Mother, since unlike her - Chelkamanplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigChelkaman
Chelkaman [chel-KAM-an], also called Jo-kaman is a port city in northeastern Harthera, in Keaman Bay. It is considered a fair-weather port, closed during the storm tide season. Historically Chelkaman was the eastermost of the Chelidd States, later conquered by the Junda.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about - King Pilab of Sann'alplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKing Pilab of Sann'al
Pilab Kenor Berill (1038-1093? ME) was the final ruler of the Kingdom of Sann'al before the Hartheran conquest of the island in 1092 ME. As king he was widely loved and respected by his people, though initiated no particular reforms or innovations. He had three children, two elder daughters who married into Sannalese nobility, and a younger son, Hartheran - Keaman Bayplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKeaman Bay
Keaman Bay is semi-circular gulf in the Iskean Sea, in Harthera. Its principle port is the city of Chelkaman.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: Military-Mercantile Oligarchy * Capital: Vahltor * Foundation - Chouda Peninsulaplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigChouda Peninsula
The Chouda Peninsula is the most northerly region of mainland Harthera, roughly contiguous with the the province of Garsundt.
Harthera
This is in a series of articles about Harthera
* Name: Hartheran Union, Union of Harthera, Uhartrah * Government: Military-Mercantile Oligarchy - Hartheranplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHartheran
Demonymn for the modern nation state, the Hartheran Union. - Helegraphplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHelegraph
The helegraph is a method of long distance communication using flashes of light, developed in Harthera. Helegraphy has become a hugely important tool of government, military and commerce, with a national network enabling everything from news and stock reports to personal correspondence being sent up and down the country within a reasonably short period. - Pelchekplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPelchek
Pelchek (also pelseq) is a virid plant which yields a sharp citric spice particularly favoured in Hartheran cuisine.
Food and Drink
This is in a series of articles about Food and Drink.
Pelchek is a parasitic plant found in stands of older virid jungle. Its seed pods are small, multi-lobed and a purple-red colour. When eaten by foraging animals, the pod is digested, while the small hard seeds are passed out as dung which helps the seedlings germinate and grow. virid - Traitheplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigTraithe
The Dominion of Traithe or Empire of Traithe [TRAY-th] (also Trathe, Vraithe) was an ancient civilisation that flourished during the Jade Epoch, roughly from 8900 to 6500 BME. Its heartland was a peninsula in the far northeast of Anásthias, in an area which is now the - Iskean Peopleplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigIskean People
The Iskean are an East Thalsic people primarily inhabiting the northeastern coastal regions of Anásthias. Today they are one of the major ethnic groups of Harthera, with Iskean populations also found in the eastern coastal provinces of Ororr, as well as islands in the - Aego Gastrinimerplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigAego Gastrinimer
Aego Gastrinimer (c. 311-254 BME), was a renowned navigator, explorer, merchantman, privateer and prestigious Cartographer-Royal to the Court of Sann'al. He produced the first great world map of the modern era, based on his supposed circumnavigation of the continent of AnásthiasAnásthiasAnásthiasAnásthias - The Faithless Vultureplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Faithless Vulture
The Faithless Vulture, subtitled “A comedy of tragic ends”, is an opera written by the last Ensanni Emperor, Ollilontan. It is his longest and most controversial work, a thinly veiled parody of the rise of Therion, the Great Prophet of the Therist religion. To modern TheristHartheraTherionMETherist - Saloyan peopleplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSaloyan people
The Saloyan people, also called the Saloya, are or were an Eloyoun ethnic group originating in the uplands of northwestern modern Harthera.
Ethnicity
ethnicity
This is in a series of articles about anthropology, ethnicity and race.
ethnicity harthera - Crisagiss Heltayplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigCrisagiss Heltay
Crisagiss Heltay [kree-SAAH-giss HELL-tay], also called The Golden Palatine, was the 50th leader of the Grand Palatinate of Saloya. He ruled for thirteen years from 12 BME to his death in 2 ME, a period which is considered the last flowering of the Saloyan state. - The Occidentplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Occident
The Occident is the area of the continent of Anásthias west of the Dun Jaen mountains. Historically this meant the old Empire of Dor-en-Sann, as well as the many other nations west of the mountains before the founding of modern Ororr. Contemporary Ensanni writers occasionally used the term to refer to the relatively wild and less inhabited west coast of AnásthiasOrorrOrorr - Esiganplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigEsigan
Esigan is the largest island in the Junda Isles, roughly 200 km from the Hartheran mainland province of Perudd. It is approximately 125 km north-south and 150 km east-west. Its capital is the port of Jongaven, the largest and most important city in the Isles.
islands harthera - Rett Bayplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigRett Bay
Rett Bay, also called Peritt Bay, is a gulf in eastern Harthera between the Perudd peninsula and the province of Retthen. Much of the bay's coast is low-lying, consisting of long sandy beaches, mud flats and salt marshes, subject to inundation by storm tides. Consequently much of the region is sparsely populated, though it was settled by migrant - Widows' Dayplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigWidows' Day
Widows' Day is a festival of remembrance held throughout Harthera two weeks after the end of the storm tide season. Since storm tides appear every 1.3 years the date of the festival advances throughout the year over time, rather than being a fixed date. According to folk tradition, the festival dates back to the ancient - The Beast and the Lilliesplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Beast and the Lillies
The Beast and the Lillies, also called Therion and the Changer, is an Occidental folk tale. Though an ancient tale it was used by opponents of the Mother Church in Ororr to satirise the Great Prophet of Ororr. As such the tale has at times been considered blasphemous.herTherionOrorr - Salt Rock Mountainplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSalt Rock Mountain
Salt Rock Mountain is a monolithic peak on the coast of the city of Harlon in Harthera. The rock is unusual being the only outcrop of rock in an otherwise fairly flat estuary terrain. The mountain is composed of quartzite with visible white crystals, said to resemble rock salt. - Salt Rock Cityplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSalt Rock City
Salt Rock City is a part of the conurbation of Harlon, the great port city of Harthera. It was originally built in the mid 9th century as a retreat for the wealthy, away from the damp narrow streets of the city centre. It is named after Salt Rock Mountain, a distinctive peak said to resemble rock salt. - Cavankeenplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigCavankeen
Cavankeen [CAV-an-keen] is a port city in Ororr, in the province of Cavann. Due to its relative closeness to the border with Harthera, the city has a significant Iskean-ethnic population, and has been the subject of revolts and attacks by Hartheran nationalists.
Ororr
This is in a series of articles on the modern nation-station of Ororr - King Ralam of Besoaplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKing Ralam of Besoa
Ralam Kenor Berill (1075- ME) is the first king of the newly forged United Kingdom of Besoa, declared in 1115 ME after a combined patriot exile force reclaimd the island from Hartheran occupation. For most of his life he was Crown Prince of the Sann'ali court-in-exile.
People
This is in a series of articles on - Printingplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPrinting
Printing technology has been known for thousands of years, but until the modern era was restricted to the elites of the more advanced historic civlisations.
Methods
Taigan Bookwheels
In the ancient civilisation of Traithe, important texts were recorded on brass discs, using the flowing continuous OrorrHarthera - Oilseedplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigOilseed
Oilseed is the seed of the oilbush. It is cultivated to produce seed oil, which can be consumed as food, but is mainly refined as a fuel for lamps and machinery.
Flora
herbs
This is in a series of articles about Plants and Flora.
The oilbush is a hardy green plant that flourishes in tropical and equatorial parts of AnásthiasHarthera - Welvérplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigWelvér
Welvér [WELL-vair], also called the Well of Truth, is an oracle and religious site in the southeastern hills of Besoa, important to the traditional animist religion of the island.
Belief
This is in a series of articles about religions and beliefs.
The site has been used by successive civilisations for many thousands of years, and is littered with ruins and ancient artefacts. The oracle itself is an underground chamber accessed by a stone shaft, believed to have been constructed by … - Jiaplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigJia
Jia is a herbal infusion made from the jia vine, consumed throughout the Civilised World. Jia is almost always served hot as a stimulant drink, said to have a cool, refreshing tingling sensation on the tongue.
Food and Drink
This is in a series of articles about Food and Drink.
Cultivation viridOrorrviridgreengreen - Capo & Windlassplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigCapo & Windlass
Capo & Windlass is a publishing company based in Harlon, Harthera, noted for printing academic textbooks, military manuals, histories and literary romances, and more recently its series of popular travel guides. Its famous symbol depicts the head of a lute and a naval windlass, denoting both the name and their involvement with both high arts and commercial sciences. - Elaymen peopleplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigElaymen people
The Elaymen were an ethnic group living in eastern Anásthias during the Jade Epoch (c.10,000-6000 BME), in an area encompassing modern southeastern Harthera. It is uncertain whether they were an offshoot of the Iskean people, or a mixture of Asokway and Aralsic peoples who migrated from the north. Modern scholars assume they were the ancestors of the language - Manokplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigManok
Manok (arch. Menioq) is a small island 1100 km west of mainland Anrel. It is a regular stopping port for the trade between Anrel, Vetth and Ororr, particularly for hardy traders willing to risk heavy open seas rather than risking the coast of Harthera.
Trade routes
Manok is part of a direct trade route between the AnrellanguagegreengreengreengreengreenAnrel - Helevosplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHelevos
Helevos (also known as Vos, or Veeos) is a temperate terrestrial world, fourth planet of the star Cordes in the Cronox binary star system. The stars Cordes and Arjos are distant binaries, so on Helevos, Arjos is only seen in the northern hemisphere as star, sometimes bright enough to be seen during the day, circling roughly over the viridgreenAnásthiasAnásthiasAnásthiasgreen - Ambertypeplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigAmbertype
Ambertype is a photographic method, one of the first modern technologies able to capture realistic images of the real world without magical means.
Ambertype was developed from the ambertype printing process. Photosensitive chemicals are laid on a sheet of - Thalsic Peopleplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigThalsic People
The Thalsic People are the dominant ethnicity of northern Anásthias. The majority of the diverse peoples of Harthera, Otekahré and Ororr are all thought to descend from a common Thalsic ancestry, as well as the Manthi peoples of western Munatan.
According to mythology, the Thalsic people originated in the land of Harthera - Weekly Universal Register (publication)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigWeekly Universal Register (publication)
The Weekly Universal Register, commonly called The Register is a Hartheran publication published weekly in the city of Vahltor. Though run by a private enterprise, it is generally considered an official mouthpiece of the Hartheran government.
Founded in 785 - Savantplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSavant
The savant is a type of sailing vessel unique to the historic Kingdom of Sann'al, that contributed to the island nation's dominance of merchant shipping during its great age of trade and exploration, and hundred or more years ago.
History
The savant was a development of the Harthera - Sailing vesselsplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSailing vessels
In a world that is two thirds ocean, ships and naval technology is extremely important for war and trade. The maritime island nations are often the most advanced, whereas the large continental nations tend to rely more on inland and river trade, being relatively backward. - United Kingdom of Besoaplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigUnited Kingdom of Besoa
The United Kingdom of Besoa is a nation on the island of Besoa in the Natorn Archipelago. The kingdom was founded in 1114 ME, after a brief war of liberation from Harthera.
* Name: The United Kingdom of Besoa * Government: Commonwealth Monarchy * Capital - Vainglorious Revolutionplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigVainglorious Revolution
The Vainglorious Revolution of 571 ME was a military coup which overthrew the Hartheran Commonwealth. It ended the effective oligarchy of the kingship and the old Saloyan aristocracy, with the intent of putting power into the hands of the common people. In practice this meant the wealthy merchant classes, and the military domination of the - Chouda peopleplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigChouda people
The Chouda [chow-OO-da] were an Iskean ethnic group who emerged in the Celadon Epoch following the fall of Traithe. They inhabited the Chouda Peninsula and land which is now the Junda Isles. They were the ancestors of the Junda, Chelidt and many peoples of northern Harthera.
ethnicity harthera - House of Keysplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHouse of Keys
The House of Keys is a legislative body of the Hartheran government. Its members are called Keymen or Clavigers, membership consisting of heads of government boards and committees, as well as representatives from the nation's cities and regions.
Governance
This is in a series of articles on - Empire of Dor-en-Sannplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigEmpire of Dor-en-Sann
The Empire of Dor-en-Sann, [DOORR-enn-SAHN] also called the EnSanni Empire, was the largest empire in history. It dominated central Anásthias for nearly two thousand years, from 1903 BME, until the conquest of Galkesh in 59 ME. The empire consisted of hundreds of ethnic groups and cultures, its people were collectively called the MEOrorrHMOrorrHMHartheraME - Arnut Gethiferplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigArnut Gethifer
Arnut Gethifer (975-1036 ME) was a Hartheran playwright and satirist. He wrote a number of comedic plays mocking contemporary hypocrisies and manners, as well as some less successful historical works. He wrote a monthly column of scurrilous satirical doggerel for - Hartheran Unionplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHartheran Union
Formal name of the nation of Harthera. - Yamis Ewetoyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigYamis Ewetoy
Captain-General Yamis Ewetoy [EH-wet-oy] (1069-) is a renowed explorer and captain of the Hartheran Navy. He is most famous for leading the 1110 ME expedition to explore the coast of the mysterious eastern continent of Retzayk, and for founding the first successful colony at - Chelidd Statesplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigChelidd States
The Chelidd States, also called Chelidt, was a historic nation on the northeastern coast of modern Harthera, known for their strong martial tradition.
Ancient Northeast Anasthias
This is in a series of articles about the ancient history of Northeast - Detatedn Palaceplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigDetatedn Palace
The Detatedn Palace is an ancient fortress in the city of Vahltor, capital of Harthera, one of the principle centres of the Hartheran government. - Retzaykplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigRetzayk
Retzayk is a long, narrow continent approximately 4500 km east of Anásthias, separated from it by the Redeeming Ocean. It extends from the North Pole, crossing the equator and deep into the southern hemisphere.
retzayk
Eastern continent of Retzayk
According to contemporary geography, Retzayk is believed to be one of the Anásthiasviridviridvirid - Grestaian Chaseplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigGrestaian Chase
The Grestaian Chase [gress-STAY-an] is a famous annual drort race held in Grestaian Park in the city of Vahltor, with teams of riders competing to complete an ovoid circular course.
Sports
This is in a series of articles on Games and Sports.
Though formerly a single annual event, the popularity of the Chase has spawned a series of racing events which take place in the park, including shorter races, obstacle courses, and novelty races with - Besoaadplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigBesoaad
Besoaad [BESS-soh-AHD / bɛsɒ'æd] is the language of the island of Besoa. It is the official language of the United Kingdom of Besoa. Besoaad is broadly part of the Aralsic language family, with heavy borrowing from Iskean languages and other world languages.
Language
language
This is in a series of articles about Languages and Communication.
AlsanilanguageHartheranAnrelAnásthias - Kingdom of Karsooinplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKingdom of Karsooin
The Kingdom of Karsooin was an Iskean nation in what is now northern Harthera, it's capital being what is now the modern city of Garsun.
Ancient Northeast Anasthias
This is in a series of articles about the ancient history of Northeast Anásthias, before the founding of the modern nation of - Emperor-General Ollilontanplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigEmperor-General Ollilontan
Emperor-General Machellen Ollilontan (c.3 BME-58 ME) was an author, artist, and the last Emperor-General of the Empire of Dor-en-Sann. He rallied the remaining forces of the empire to briefly rout the Mother Army, after the collapse of the last imperial dynasty. His leadership was the final flowering of EnSanni arts and culture, which ended with his death.TheristMEMEMEMEMEHartheran - Theamancyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigTheamancy
Theamancy is a form of astrological divination or folk magic using observation and the cycles of the moons, Thea and Themsa, as well as the Fixed Stars.
Thea changes not only with its monthly phases, but its surface seems to change according to dust storms on the surface, and it also appears closer or further away due to orbital position and atmospheric affects. - Kingdom of Emánunéplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKingdom of Emánuné
Emánuné [eh-MAN-oo-nay, imæn'uːeɪ] was an ancient kingdom occupying the fertile valley of the River Velun, in what is now modern Harthera.
Ancient Northeast Anasthias
This is in a series of articles about the ancient history of Northeast HM - Namerismplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigNamerism
Namerism, or Etemuabal, was the state religion of the Grand Palatinate of Saloya, and of many Eloyoun peoples. The faith stemmed from ancient Miyarrain philosophy: that a single entity was the instigator of all life and the entire fabric of the universe. This instigator was Etemua, The Namer. - Kitroy Hall (opera house)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKitroy Hall (opera house)
Kitroy Hall is an opera house and concert venue on Eilunn Boulevard, in the Eilunn district of the city of Vahltor, the capital of Harthera. It is the premier concert venue in Harthera, and the most famous opera house in the world. It was named after its sponsors, the noble - Helmethplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHelmeth
Helmeth [HEL-meth] is an industrial city on the south coast of the island of Besoa, whose wealth was traditionally based on logging of greenwood and production of iron, steel and other minerals extracted from mines in the nearby hills.
Besoa
This is in a series of articles about - Alsaneth Republicplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigAlsaneth Republic
The Alsaneth Republic, also called the Alsaneth Commonwealth (official name The Hexactic Commonwealth of Alsan), was a historic nation occupying the southern half of the island of Besoa. The Republic existed from the overthrow of the old MEME - Cult of the Hanged Manplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigCult of the Hanged Man
The Cult of the Hanged Man, also known as the Menkirians or Hangers, is a faith which flourished in the final decades of the Empire of Dor-en-Sann. It followed the teachings of the Apostate Menkirafed, who was executed and dismembered by the old Imperial Church.
Belief
This is in a series of articles about - Menarplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigMenar
The Menar is a salt lake in southern Harthera, about 8 km south of the city of Narillin. The lake is roughly triangular, 15 km across at its widest point. In ancient times it formed the estuary of the Nar and was linked to the sea, but the river long ago shifted its banks leaving the lake isolated. - Broken Landsplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigBroken Lands
The Broken Lands is a fractured region of sharp fissures, clefts and gullies, which forms a natural boundary between Harthera and Otekahré.
Otekahré
Hover mouse to see more detail
This is in a series of articles about the region of Otekahré in eastern Anásthias.
The region is an active fault line, where earthquakes have created sharp rifts in the rock, further excavated and eroded by winds and flash flooding. With little soil and little surface water, the Broken Lands are un… - Aurayplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigAuray
Auray is a variety of wine made from guri fruit, fist-sized sweet yellow fruit which flourish in the heat of tropical Anásthias. Classic auray was perfected in ancient Miyarris, but today there are hundreds of styles with differing colour, sweetness and flavour.
Food and Drink
This is in a series of articles about - Unfacingplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigUnfacing
Unfacing is a cultural practice and method of social control prevalent in Kahtoyn. Use of practices such as unfacing, blueface and gift economics distinguish Kahtoyn from the wider Otekahré region of eastern Anásthias.
Unfacing involves consciously ignoring, turning your back on, withholding communication and refusing help, as a form of social punishment. Unfacing begins in childhood as a punishment for children who are isolated for short periods, and extends to adulthood where serio… - Step Quayplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigStep Quay
A step quay is a harbour structure found in many port cities, enabling ships to be unloaded at all times of the year, whilst protecting the dockside district from flooding by storm tides. Step quays contain three elements: a sea-level wharf which ships come alongside, a high sea wall (usually at least 3 metres), with the two levels being connected by steps. The steps often have a slide section or chute allowing cargo to be lowered down them, or to be raised with ropes. - Evernessenceplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigEvernessence
Evernessence is the narcotic extract of the evernut, the buds of a perennial virid shrub native to the upland jungles of central southern Anásthias. It was traditionally used by shamans of the Essep people as part of initiation and social rituals. Its use later spreading amongst the - Thalsic Cuisineplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigThalsic Cuisine
Thalsic cuisine is a broad term encompassing the staple foods and dishes eaten by the Thalsic people. Specifically it is part of the common food heritage of the Issid and Iskean peoples of the northern and northeastern coast of Anásthias from the Junda Isles to Cape Cadal.
Food and Drink
This is in a series of articles about - Skundplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSkund
Skund or scundai is a cheap alcoholic spirit, popular with Hartheran sailors and common in the ports of the Civilised World. It was traditionally made in Oonar from the leftover pulp from making fine auray. The resulting liquor being distilled to a pure, yellow-tinted alcohol which was diluted to water and popular in the port city of - Ravorran Warsplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigRavorran Wars
The Ravorran Wars were a series of conflicts and wars of aggression between the Union of Harthera and the Baronies of Ravorr.
Conflict
This is in a series of articles on Wars, Battles and Conflicts. Date ME Conflict 241 First Ravorran War, the Short War 248-249 Second Ravorran War 283-289 - World Historyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigWorld History
Helevos has eight thousand years of recorded history, with archeology, artefacts and myth stretching back much further. There are two dominant views of human history: the theological view that the whole world and humanity were created some thousands of years ago in one instant of creation; the second, that all humanity descends from a race of fallen demigods called the viridEmerald EpochBMEgreenBMEAnásthiasAnásthiasBMEAnásthiasfolkloreMiyarrisGodmenBMEMEOrorrHartheraMEviridAnásthi… - Laagplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigLaag
Laag is a staple dish of Thalsic cuisine, a stew traditionally made from seagreens, variously flavoured with vegetables, roots or fungi.
Food and Drink
This is in a series of articles about Food and Drink.
Depending on the region, laag is eaten with flatbread or lagaan noodles, accompanied by meat or flaked - Great Prophet Therionplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigGreat Prophet Therion
The Great Prophet Therion (c.30 BME - ?62 ME), often simply called the Great Prophet, was the founder of the Mother Church and nation state of Ororr.
Therism
therism
This is in the series of articles related to the Church of the Mother, commonly called Therism, the state religion of TherionTheristTherion - Plate Theoryplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPlate Theory
Plate Theory is a modern theory of geology, proposing that continental land masses are composed of mobile “plates” floating on a sea of liquid rock. The theory was divised by geologists at the Harlon University in Harthera. It explains the formation of the Harthera - Kokwayplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKokway
The Kokway are an Iskean people native to the island of Antyok in the Natorn Archipelago. They are a tribe of the wide Asokway ethnic group, found throughout the archipelago.
Ethnicity
ethnicity
This is in a series of articles about anthropology, ethnicity and race.
The Kokway were once nomadic pastoral people who moved around the island. Settlers from the - Sjil (Seldan)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSjil (Seldan)
Sjil, known as Seldan in much of the Civilised World, is a famous trading city in Schai-dam, historically the greatest and most famous trading port in Munatan.
Its remoteness from the northern “Civilised World”, the rarity of its goods and the novelty of its tales and ideas led to it being a fashionable topic for writers of romantic and adventurous fiction in 9th century - Whalesplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigWhales
Whales are aquatic mammals inhabiting waters surrounding the Civilised World. They are most numerous in the Natorn Archipelago, as well as the temperate waters of southern Anásthias.
Fauna
This is in a series of articles about Animals.
Whales fill several ecological niches from placid herbivores to cunning predators. Anásthias - Seaharplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSeahar
A seahar, also called a viridmist or sporfog, is a sea fog with large water droplets containing the spores of virid microorganisms. When inhaled these virid spores can cause a number of illnesses, from a cough, rash, fever and delirium, to fatal acute pneumoniosis.virid - Battle of Four Kingdomsplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigBattle of Four Kingdoms
The Battle of Four Kingdoms (35 ME), also called The Field of Maiúnla Diëlmes [may-UHN-la dee-EL-mez], was a pivotal military campaign in the history of the island of Besoa, culminating in an all-out battle between its historic Four Kingdoms. Its brutal aftermath led to the fall of the kingdoms of - Oonarplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigOonar
The Kingdom of Oonar, a historic Eloyoun nation in what is now southern Harthera. - Faunaplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigFauna
All of these creatures are physical beings, but some of them, particularly the Four Beasts of the Apocalypse, are legendary and of course will only appear under the most extreme circumstances.
* Banshee - large terrifying flying creatures with spindly bodies and a very long wingspan, which ride the air currents in remote areas, feeding off small birds, AnásthiasAnásthiasAnásthias - Besoan Animism (Focáoaa)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigBesoan Animism (Focáoaa)
Besoan Animism, called Focáoaa [fo-COW-waa], is the traditional folklore and spiritual beliefs of the island of Besoa, which forms the core of ceremonial and religious practice. Historically Focáoaa was the single religious practice on the island, but some modern Besoans have embraced religious practices from TheristTheristTherismTherist - Natorn Archipelagoplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigNatorn Archipelago
The Natorn Archipelago, or the Natorn Isles [nah-TORN], is a chain of islands in the Natorn Sea. The islands are oceanic ridge running from the northeastern tip of Anásthias to the Anrel Isles. The ridge is an active geological fault, many of the islands being volcanic.Anásthias - Taneplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigTane
The Tane was the traditional currency unit of the Kingdom of Heronbar and its colonies, including the Principality of Antyok. In shape it was a flattened or squared rod with a hook on the end, hence it's more common name, the Hook.
Money
[ ]
This is in a series of articles about money, currencies and finance.
In modern Antyok, the tane has been replaced by the - Civilised Worldplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigCivilised World
The Civilised World refers to the known regions of human civilisation, notably the continent of Anásthias, the Natorn Archipelago and surrounding islands.
Gastrinimer's 3rd century BME Map of the World, showing Anásthias and the Natorn Isles. Note: old maps place north to the right.AnásthiasAnásthiasAnásthiasAnásthias - Heronbaht Languageplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHeronbaht Language
Heronbaht, also called Tekeheron, is the historic language of the Principality of Antyok and the former Kingdom of Heronbar.
Language
language
This is in a series of articles about Languages and Communication.
Heronbaht was once thought to be a language isolate, unrelated to the two major languages families in the region, Asokway and languagelanguagelanguagelanguagelanguagelanguagelanguagelanguagelanguage - Pesajoplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPesajo
Pesajo [pes-SAH-jo, the final o in Besoaad is nasal] is the sense of homesickness, displacement, nostalgia and longing felt by Besoan exiles, most acutely during the Hartheran occupation of the island of Besoa. It is an important concept in contemporary Besoaad culture, found particularly in music in poetry as well as other arts. - Ravorrplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigRavorr
Region of modern Harthera, previously a cluster of states called the Baronies of Ravorr. - Sann'ali Merchant Fleetplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSann'ali Merchant Fleet
The Sann'ali Merchant Fleet is a maritime consortium of merchants and captains loyal to the Sann'ali Court-in-Exile. The fleet itself consists of former ships of the Sannalese Royal Navy, Sannali merchant ships who were at sea or in distant ports at the time of the Hartheran Conquest, as well as newer vessels purchased or constructed since that time. - Mayápo Languageplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigMayápo Language
Mayápo or Mayápon [may-YAPP-poe] was the formal language of the ancient realm of Miyarris, spoken for several thousand years in the Celadon Epoch and after.
Language
language
This is in a series of articles about Languages and Communication.
Though it been extinct as a spoken language for almost two thousand years, it continued to be used throughout the Eloyounlanguagelanguagelanguagegreengreengreengreengreen - Queen Illieten of Naretteplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigQueen Illieten of Narette
Illieten of Narette (1081 ME-) is Queen regnant of the Kingdom of Narette and Queen Consort of the United Kingdom of Besoa, by marriage to her husband, King Ralam of Besoa.
People
This is in a series of articles on famous and historic people.
Biography
She was born in the city of Heth Ania, daughter to Ehamet IX of Narette and his first wife Alsia. On the death of herherherherherherher - Torror Circular (publication)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigTorror Circular (publication)
The Torror Circular is a weekly national newspaper in Ororr, featuring news and official government announcements. It was established relatively recently in 1087 ME, modelled after Hartheran newspapers, particularly The Register. The Circular is a reference to the Ororr - Great Powersplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigGreat Powers
Great Powers are the most powerful nations in the world, the greatest modern powers being Ororr and Harthera. - Baskersplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigBaskers
Baskers are a variety of massive herbivorous whale, who trawl the seas consuming vast quantities of viridspor, zooids, greenfry and green plankton. They are mostly commonly found in temperate latitudes, usually staying far from the shore. They are occasionally hunted by islanders in Anrel - Hemgoéplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHemgoé
Hemgoé [HEM-go-ay] is a port city in the nation of Biinmos in eastern Munatan.
Munatan
Hover mouse to see more detail | Go to full atlas map
This is in a series of articles about Munatan, the temperate region of southern Anásthias.
The city has a fortified Hartheran trade enclave, intended to protect local trade in the region. - Hand (currency)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHand (currency)
The Hand or Besoan hand is the currency of the United Kingdom of Besoa. It is the inheritor of the Alsaneth alm, the former currency of the Alsaneth Republic, noted for its symbol of the open palm embossed on one side.
Money
[ ]
This is in a series of articles about money, currencies and finance.
The Hand was adopted as the currency of the new kingdom as a concession to Alsaneth history and culture, given that the prince who reconquered the island after - Helevos Biology & Natural Historyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHelevos Biology & Natural History
Helevos has two categories of life which are mutually incompatible, the virid, and the green.
Green life includes humans, and all domesticated plants and animals which are nutritious and useful to human exploitation. Green life is considered to be soft, benevolent and useful, an essential part of human settlement and civilisation. greenviridviridgreengreengreenviridgreenviridgreenviridviridgreenviridviridviridviridGreengreengreenAnrelgreengreenAnrelAnrelAn… - Yending Meridianplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigYending Meridian
The Yending Meridian is the prime meridian for measuring longitude on Helevos. The line is relative to the fixed star, Yendimzar. This star hangs directly above the equator, geosynchronous with a point in eastern Harthera.
In the mythology of Anrel and Miyarris, Yendim was the first and greatest city of the - Dreikmenplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigDreikmen
Dreikmen are creatures of legendary horror, animated corpses driven by unnatural powers. In tales they are often men killed in unjust wars, their souls bound to their decaying bodies for eternity as punishment for their crimes. They particularly feature in the folk tales of the - Ironokeplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigIronoke
Ironoke is a large variety of virid tree found and cultivated throughout Anásthias. They grow slowly but to an enormous size, with a large canopy and characteristic dark brown bole.
Flora
herbs
This is in a series of articles about Plants and Flora.
Ironoke produce the hardest known wood, which evolved to be resistant to fire and virid - Skippersplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSkippers
Skippers are small cetacean mammals found in lakes, rivers and around coastlines of the Civilised World. Their playful nature and habit of following alongside ships lends the myth that skippers guide ships safely towards ports.
Fauna
This is in a series of articles about - The Obverseplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigThe Obverse
The Obverse is the opposite side of the globe to the Civilised World. It is largely unknown to the peoples of the Civilised World, and consequently subject to folklore, myth and speculative theories.
The most prominent of these is the Duospherical theory. It proposes that the Obverse is the physical inverse of the Civilised WorldCivilised Worldvirid - Pukunouplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPukunou
Pukunou [puh-KUN-oo] was a historic Eloyoun nation on the River Nar in Anásthias, now part of the cordrome of Hamdre, in southern Harthera. Historically the region was mainly virid forested, inhabited by agrarian Eloyoun clans living a communal village lifestyle.
Ancient Northeast Anasthias
This is in a series of articles about the ancient history of Northeast - Oonari Civil Warplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigOonari Civil War
The Oonari Civil War (573-579 BME), also called the War of Colours, was a conflict between opposing noble houses in the Kingdom of Oonar.
Conflict
This is in a series of articles on Wars, Battles and Conflicts.
conflicts harthera - Simmonyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSimmony
Simmony [SIM-on-nee] is a bush native to the Eastern Isles, whose stems are a spice valued for its warm, piquant flavour.
Food and Drink
This is in a series of articles about Food and Drink.
Cultivation
Simmony bushes are virid plants which flourish on the dry seaward slopes of the island of Sfize. Simmony was one of the first important exports from the islands, hence the word - Wyvernplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigWyvern
Wyverns are bipedal virid predators generally found in virid jungles and virid grasslands that provide plenty of cover. At full size they are roughly the size of a large man, with powerful hind legs for running, a long toothed snout, and smaller forelimbs for grabbing prey. Wyverns secrete a venom which is highly toxic to virid - Ristesplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigRistes
Ristes [ri-STESS] was an Iskean kingdom in northeastern Anasthias in the 1st millennium BME. The region is agrarian with extensive green forests, and though never wealthy, survived as an independent power for several centuries until it was annexed by Harthera in the 1st century - Zetlanplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigZetlan
Zetlans are equine mammals related to the garron and the horsis, with a robust frame and a striped hide. They were bred by the Miyarrain to be more tolerant to virid poisoning, and were used for riding and as draught animals. However, their aggressive nature makes them difficult to domesticate and they largely live in the wild. - Herf Gerlatinplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHerf Gerlatin
Herf Gerlatin is a Professor of Human Sciences at Harlon University. He was generally considered to be a fringe scholar and theorist until the publication of his hugely successful book Man from the Green Sea Deep, in which he proposed what is now called the Green Sea Theory, that all mammals and green plants evolved separately from - Vetthi languageplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigVetthi language
The Vetthi language is a modern language in the Issid language family, spoken in the home islands of the Vetthi Republic and parts of the Guree Isles.
Language
language
This is in a series of articles about Languages and Communication.
There are also significant ex-patriot communities in Ororr, Harthera and Hesjbagaaia.
languages vetth - Tollers Emporiumplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigTollers Emporium
Tollers Emporium is a prestigious department store in the city of Vahltor, catering to the city's wealthy and aristocratic classes. Tollers sells a wide range of luxury goods, particularly jewellery, personal accessories, homewares and textiles. - Veltánroplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigVeltánro
Veltánro [vel-TAN-ro] (also Biil-tam-ro [bee-il-TAM-ro) is a port city in the nation of Biinmos in eastern Munatan.
Munatan
Hover mouse to see more detail | Go to full atlas map
This is in a series of articles about Munatan, the temperate region of southern Anásthias.
The port has been expanded in the modern 11th century with significant investment from - Ambertoneplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigAmbertone
The Ambertone Phonautogram is a sound reproduction machine made by the Ambertone Talking Machine Company of Harthera. The technology was first developed for government and business, particularly allowing ministers to dictate correspondence to copyists. More recently, Ambertone machines were used for important news and speeches, allowing people in distant parts of the Union to hear the voices of their leaders for the first time. - Meeharplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigMeehar
Meehar was a historic nation on the River Nar in northeast Anásthias, now part of modern Harthera.
Ancient Northeast Anasthias
This is in a series of articles about the ancient history of Northeast Anásthias, before the founding of the modern nation of Harthera.
ancient_ne former_nations - Tilleul Zinnoberplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigTilleul Zinnober
Tilleul Zinnober (c.650-581 BME) [zin-OH-berr] was a historian and philosopher in the late period of the Empire of Dor-en-Sann, most noted for his elegiac history of the empire, and his idiosyncratic system for naming the historic epochs after green gemstones.
People
This is in a series of articles on - Hesjbagaaian Navyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHesjbagaaian Navy
The Hesjbagaaian Navy is greatest maritime military force in the region of Munatan. Its main task is to defend the nation of Hesjbagaaia from naval incursions by its powerful neighbour Ororr, and to defend merchant shipping against pirates and privateers. Its growing naval prowess has within a century made it second only in power to its ally, - Pruncoty Brandyplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigPruncoty Brandy
Pruncotiésh [proon-KOT-ee-yesh], or Pruncoty Brandy, is a spirit made from a secret mixture of fresh and dried vine fruits and flavourings on the island of Pruncoty, in The Spines. Pruncotiesh is made in small batches and highly prized, once enjoyed exclusively by the royal houses of - Dragoraplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigDragora
The dragora is a virid tree found in swamps and coastal salt marshes. The trunks are have characteristic scales that give them a repitilian appeareance, with glossy, spiny leaves and limbs. The trunk's fleshy inner core holds a reserve of water and nutrients, enabling them to survive both during droughts or low - Caravelplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigCaravel
The caravel is sailing vessel seen throughout the Civilised World, the backbone of trade particularly in the Natorn Archipelago and by small traders around the coast of Anásthias.
Technology
This is in a series of articles on machinery, artefacts, manufacturing, craftsmanship, raw materials and other - Sea silkplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSea silk
Sea silk is a fine, opalescent fabric produced by the virid bisiavir clam. These grow in clear tropical waters and can grow to a large size.
Clothing
This is in a series of articles on Clothing and textiles.
They excrete fine filaments which anchor it to rocks. Bisiavir clams require a certain depth of clean water and a firm bedrock to thrive, making cultivation of them difficult. - Flitterplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigFlitter
Flitters are a class of birds including sparrs, yellowtails, blackjaws pippinjacks and many others. They are a morphologically disparate group though all share a common ancestry.
Fauna
This is in a series of articles about Animals.
Though birds they are edible, and at various times have been considered either a delicacy for the rich, because of the difficulty of catching them, or the food of the poor, being desperate enoough to catch such small prey. - Boat-cloakplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigBoat-cloak
A boat-cloak is a large garment of skin or waxed fabric, which wraps around the wearer to protect them from harsh weather. The outer edges of the cloak have a series of inflatable pockets, so that when the cloak is laid flat and inflated, it forms a small boat or raft. - Vetthi Merchant Fleetplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigVetthi Merchant Fleet
The Vetthi Merchant Fleet of the Vetthi Merchant Company is the most prestigious merchant navy in the world, with trade concessions and trading rights in virtually every port throughout the Civilised World. Its influence, wealth and prestige is the pride of the - Mezainplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigMezain
Mezain is the capital city of the Vetthi Republic, one of the key merchant ports in international trade. It is the home port of the wealthy Vetthi Merchant Fleet, as well as centre of the Vetthi government.
Name
Mezain means “mouth of the river Zuin”.
Geography
The city is situated on a slightly elevated plateau on the banks of the River Zuin, high enough to be protected from flooding. It lies approximately 6 km from the open sea. The Zuin estuary is unusually deep and navigable eve… - Ororran Calendarplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigOrorran Calendar
The Ororran Calendar or Years of the Mother (MY) was for two centuries the official calendar of the church-state of Ororr, until it was replaced by the Modern Epoch. The Ororran Calendar was a revised form of the old EnSanni Imperial Calendar, except that it began a new count of years dating from the official founding of the Ororran state by the MEMEME - Taigáluplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigTaigálu
Taigálu [tay-GAL-oo] was the capital city of the ancient empire of Traithe. The city's precise location is uncertain, since the region was lost beneath rising seas millennia ago. However it is thought to have been somewhere north of what is now the - War of the Flags (First Vetthi War)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigWar of the Flags (First Vetthi War)
The War of the Flags (792-796 ME), also called the First Vetthi War in Ororr, was a conflict between Ororr and the Vetthi Republic over control of the Vetthi Passage.
The 8th century saw a deterioration of relations between Ororr and Harthera, with trade relations tense and ships often barred and turned away from each other's ports. Consequently, ships of the OrorrOrorr - Ororrplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigOrorr
Ororr [o-ROARR, ɒ̝rɔ'ɾ], also called the Holy Motherland of Ororr, is a theocratic nation in Anásthias, one of the world's great powers. It the largest nation in the world, perhaps the largest empire in history, occupying the entire northwest of the continent between the mountains and the sea. Ororrlanguagelanguagelanguage - Miorlplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigMiorl
Miorl was a historic Iskean nation on the River Nar in northeastern Anásthias, now part of Garsundt province in northern Harthera.
Ancient Northeast Anasthias
This is in a series of articles about the ancient history of Northeast Anásthias, before the founding of the modern nation of Harthera. - Lequeeplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigLequee
Lequee was a historic Iskean nation in northeast Anásthias, now part of northern Harthera.
Ancient Northeast Anasthias
This is in a series of articles about the ancient history of Northeast Anásthias, before the founding of the modern nation of Harthera.
ancient_ne former_nations - Cavannplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigCavann
Cavann [ka-VAN] is a border province of northeastern Ororr, much of it consisting of green forest and virid jungle, in the foothills of the Dun Jaen mountains. During the modern epoch parts of the coast and outlying islands were settled by Iskean peoples including Junda, leading to border disputes and naval encounters with Ororr - Kingdom of Hesjbagaaiaplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKingdom of Hesjbagaaia
The Kingdom of Hesjbagaaia [hesdge-ba-GUY-ah] (also Hesporia or Hespagoria) is a nation in western Munatan. It is the successor to the Ennseperan Empire which dominated the region for much of the first millennium ME but collapsed during the War of Schisms.
Hesjbagaaia
Hover to see detailMunatan - Iskean Seaplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigIskean Sea
The Iskean Sea lies between the southern end of the Natorn Archipelago and the mainland of Anásthias, stretching as far west as the Gorval Peninsula.
Much of the sea bed is relatively shallow, and in previous epochs when sea level was lower, the sea bed was exposed as islands and land. - Junda Stormscaleplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigJunda Stormscale
The Junda Stormscale is a historic calendar used by the inhabitants of the Junda Isles from around 3000 BME until the third century ME.
Calendar
This is in a series of articles about calendars and dating systems.
The Junda were considered a simple tribal people living on a remote group of islands, yet despite their seeming lack of sophistication they developed a complex mathematical system. Their annual calendar was based on the - Hirèrk Moonscaleplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHirèrk Moonscale
The Hirèrk Moonscale [Hee-Rerrk] (HM) is a luni-solar calendar used at least since the time of Miyarris, which measures cycles based on the moons, solar years as well as the millennia-long cycles of global climate change. Today years HM are only seen in historic works and not considered accurate in historical accounts.epochHMHMBMEepochsepochsepochepochepochepochepochHMepochsMEME - Kokant Roadplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKokant Road
The Kokant Road is an important infrastructure link between the cities of Kokant in Taur-dji-oum, and Trokaid in southern Ororr.
Ororr
This is in a series of articles on the modern nation-station of Ororr.
Hover to magnify | Go to world map
* Name: Holy Motherland of Ororr * Government: - Cynostaplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigCynosta
Cynosta or Cheenosta [sin/kin/cheen-OSS-ta] is a city in Cavann province in northeastern Ororr. Like much of the province, which borders Harthera to the east, it has a significant Iskean-ethnic population. Historically it was an ancient Iskean city-state and petty kingdom under the Ororr - Keeyagplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKeeyag
Keeyag was an island in the Iskean Sea from c.6000-3200 BME. During the Celadon Epoch it was home to a civilisation that is mainly remembered for slavery and its brutal raids on the mainland coast.
It is now merely a sea reef between the coasts of modern Harthera and Besoa. magic - Northeast Anasthiasplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigNortheast Anasthias
Northeast Anasthias is a historic term referring to the region contiguous with the modern nation of Harthera, but before its founding in the 1st century ME. - Taur-Dji-Oumplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigTaur-Dji-Oum
Taur-Dji-Oum [Tower-shjee-ohm], known as Torthien in much of the Civilised World, also called the Vale of Tortanis in Ororr, is an upland area of southeastern Anásthias. It is a politically complex and unstable region, consisting of twenty-three major ethnic nations, territorially sub-divided into smaller kingdoms, chiefdoms, fiefdoms and clan holdings, with a shifting pattern of allegiances and alliances. - Green Sea Origin Theoryplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigGreen Sea Origin Theory
The Green Sea Origin is a comparatively recent theory of natural history, proposed to explain why Helevos has two distinct and incompatible kingdoms of life - the virid and the green kingdoms. It was first theorised by Herf Gerlatin of Harlon University, in his 1086 ME book Man from the GreenGreengreenViridViridgreengreenviridgreenviridgreengreenviridviridGreen - Vetthi Passageplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigVetthi Passage
The Vetthi Passage is a sea area between the Vetthi Republic and island of Maiyenet, a possession of the nation of Ororr. Foreign vessels trading between the mercantile hub of Toborr to the south, and ports in Harthera and the east, generally favour this route.
The shortest route to Toborr risks the treacherous rocks of Ororr - Kingdom of Sann'alplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKingdom of Sann'al
The Kingdom of Sann'al [SAN-AL sæn'æl] (from arch. Senna'al), also called Royal Sann'al or simply Sannal, was a historic nation in the northern half of the island of Besoa that existed from its founding c.1500 BME, to 1092 ME when it was annexed by BME - Asokway Peopleplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigAsokway People
The Asokway are an Iskean-ethnic people living in the Natorn Archipelago and islands off the coast of Harthera. They are believed to be descendants of a breakaway or even proto-Iskean group who preferred to remain in the smaller islands of the archipelago rather than joining with the great civilisation of - Kas-fruitplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigKas-fruit
Kas-fruit is the red or yellow fruit of the kasflower, a perennial flowering plant or bush believed to be native to Anrel.
Flora
herbs
This is in a series of articles about Plants and Flora.
It is found growing throughout the Mainland, particularly in the wilder regions of viridmagic - Fixed starsplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigFixed stars
The Fixed Stars are the bright stars, more properly small moons, in the sky of Helevos. They are so called because they hold a fixed point in the night sky relative to the ground. There are thought to be four fixed stars, circling the heavens at the four quarters of the globe. Only three are visible in the skies of the - Dtahmzipuhplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigDtahmzipuh
Dtahmzipuh [tɑː'mzɪpɐ] was a historic Eloyoun nation on the River Nar, in what is now the far southwestern province of Harthera. Dtahmzipuh was traditionally a collection of river tribes, sparsely inhabiting a marginal region of virid forest, with pockets of green farming. - Naynplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigNayn
Nayn was a historic Iskean nation in northeast Anásthias, now part of modern Harthera.
Ancient Northeast Anasthias
This is in a series of articles about the ancient history of Northeast Anásthias, before the founding of the modern nation of Harthera.
Nayn was a minor power, a largely agrarian nation often allied with - Tiyoumplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigTiyoum
Tiyoum was a historic Eloyoun nation in northeast Anásthias, now a province of Harthera. Culturally and ethnically it was closely aligned to its neighbour Oonar, though in the middle centuries of the first millennium ME it grew in strength to dominate its neighbours.
Ancient Northeast Anasthias - Slaveryplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSlavery
Slavery was a practice of many ancient societies but is reviled throughout the Civilised World.
However many similar practices continue such as indented servitude in Harthera, use of prison labour in Ororr, and serfdom in Hesjbagaaia.
The ancient civilisation of Traithe was most notorious for slavery, its hierophant ships raiding far and wide to gain slave labour for its farms and mines. - Mother Church of Ororr (Therism)plugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigMother Church of Ororr (Therism)
The Mother Church is the state religion of Ororr, which combines both religion and government in one institution. It is based on the teachings of the Great Prophet Therion, who in the early decades of the modern era raised an army that conquered much of northwestern OrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrMEMEOrorrMEMEOrorrOrorrHerHerHerHerHerHerHerHerHerher - Emmerplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigEmmer
Emmer is a grassy green plant cultivated throughout the Civilised world for its edible grain seeds. Emmerseed is threshed and ground to make a heavy flour, used for bread and a wide variety of other products.
Food and Drink
This is in a series of articles about Food and Drink.
Although emmer is tolerant of a variety of climates, it gains the best yields in temperate climes with a moderate amount of rain. The foremost regions for emmer production are the central uplands of - Seborimplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSeborim
The Seborim, occasionally called the Church of Seborisand despite its areligious nature, is a secret society with a small, scattered but influential following amongst the upper echelons of many nations. The organisation promotes a secular philosophy of peaceful enlightenment through gradual social reform, and places great emphasis on the appreciation of aesthetics, and the promotion of beauty and art. Its overarching aim is to improve society through the spiritual and aesthetic enlight… - Melemborplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigMelembor
Melem or melembor is a boardgame played with coins or counters on a rectangular board, with the object being to get as many counters as possible into the centre area while knocking away counters of opponents.
Sports
This is in a series of articles on - Hogplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigHog
Hogs are common domestic animals found throughout the Civilised World, except in central Ororr, where the climate is too hot and dry for them to thrive.
Fauna
This is in a series of articles about Animals.
The common wild hog has short tusks which they use to dig roots and grubs from the soil. Wild hogs have a certain degree of virid - Rubáporatplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigRubáporat
The Rubáporat [roo-BAP-poor-rat] was a historic Manthi civilisation in the southwest of Anásthias, on the coast of the Umber Sea. It flourished in the latter part of the Beryl Epoch, from roughly 700 BME until the second century ME when it was dominated by Ennseperan Empire. Nepor and Clanisjpor were its two greatest cities, which engaged in a long standing cultural and economic rivalry. Other key cities were BMEME - Cobineplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigCobine
Cobine [co-BEEN] is a powerful sedative and anaesthetic derived from the carnivorous efelax cobine plant. It is particularly effective for surgery, since it is effective in small doses, easily administered, and induces a light coma while not suppressing breathing or other organs. - Sann'ali Court-in-Exileplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigSann'ali Court-in-Exile
The Sann'ali Court-in-Exile was a group of aristocrats and former government officials who fled the Kingdom of Sann'al in 1092 ME, during the conquest of the island by the Hartherans in the Bizoan War. The Court is led by the Crown Prince of Royal Sann'al, who resides in Abel Palace, a restored former fortress on a hill above