Akrotirian Isles - Revision history

Gronk at 01:01, 10 October 2024

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	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===
	Most Akrotiri speak [[Chaskan]] as a primary language, and the Isles are one of the few remaining regions of the world where this tongue can still be heard. [[Common]] and [[Elven]] are also widely used. Other regional languages, such as [[Telan]] and [[~~Ishtaran~~]], are spoken by a considerably smaller segment of the population.		Most Akrotiri speak [[Chaskan]] as a primary language, and the Isles are one of the few remaining regions of the world where this tongue can still be heard. [[Common]] and [[Elven]] are also widely used. Other regional languages, such as [[Telan]] and [[Dalbar]], are spoken by a considerably smaller segment of the population.

	Any items, magical or otherwise, that inhibit the use of telepathy are frowned upon by most Akrotiri. This means of communication is widely viewed as a more fundamental and almost sacred way to convey ideas, unrestricted by the limitations applied by space and sound, and therefore reserved for their religious leaders.		Any items, magical or otherwise, that inhibit the use of telepathy are frowned upon by most Akrotiri. This means of communication is widely viewed as a more fundamental and almost sacred way to convey ideas, unrestricted by the limitations applied by space and sound, and therefore reserved for their religious leaders.

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Depths

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	=== Depths ===		=== Depths ===
	A large number of caves and tunnels lead from the surface of the Akrotirian Isles to the middle levels of the [[Depths]] below. These routes are frequently used as convenient paths to the surface by not only by the aberrations of the ~~depths~~ but also by the denizens of communities ~~in the lowest levels of the Depths~~. Some of these tunnels eventually lead to the [[Spirit Apparatus]], an ancient facility deep underground.		A large number of caves and tunnels lead from the surface of the Akrotirian Isles to the middle levels of the [[Depths]] below. These routes are frequently used as convenient paths to the surface by not only by the aberrations of the Depths but also by the denizens of small communities deep underground. Some of these tunnels eventually lead to the [[Spirit Apparatus]], an ancient facility deep underground.

	=== Psychic storms ===		=== Psychic storms ===

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Depths

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	=== Depths ===		=== Depths ===
	A large number of caves and tunnels lead from the surface of the Akrotirian Isles to the middle levels of the [[Depths]] below. These routes are frequently used as convenient paths to the surface by not only by the aberrations of the depths, but by ~~sapient beings like deros as well~~. Some of these tunnels eventually lead to the [[Spirit Apparatus]], an ancient facility deep underground.		A large number of caves and tunnels lead from the surface of the Akrotirian Isles to the middle levels of the [[Depths]] below. These routes are frequently used as convenient paths to the surface by not only by the aberrations of the depths but also by the denizens of communities in the lowest levels of the Depths. Some of these tunnels eventually lead to the [[Spirit Apparatus]], an ancient facility deep underground.

	=== Psychic storms ===		=== Psychic storms ===

Gronk at 00:40, 5 August 2024

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	At some point in the distant past, the Akrotirian Isles were inhabited by a civilization that built a number of structures, some of which continue to be used today. In addition to the decayed surface structures, today largely scavenged for material, others lie underwater or underground. These include the mysterious long underwater walls that are conjectured to either follow ley lines or else be the remains of some ancient fortifications. Some speculate the Spirit Apparatus to have been the creation of this civilization as well.		At some point in the distant past, the Akrotirian Isles were inhabited by a civilization that built a number of structures, some of which continue to be used today. In addition to the decayed surface structures, today largely scavenged for material, others lie underwater or underground. These include the mysterious long underwater walls that are conjectured to either follow ley lines or else be the remains of some ancient fortifications. Some speculate the Spirit Apparatus to have been the creation of this civilization as well.

	Though the Akrotiri ports have historically been open to all, that has changed somewhat in the last few centuries. [[~~Tirione\|Tirionite]~~] efforts to examine the possibility of colonization have not gone unnoticed - after a number of their ships were sabotaged or destroyed, the few ~~Tirionite~~ explorers that remain around the Isles are careful to avoid drawing attention to themselves.		Though the Akrotiri ports have historically been open to all, that has changed somewhat in the last few centuries. [[Tamkaranu] efforts to examine the possibility of colonization have not gone unnoticed - after a number of their ships were sabotaged or destroyed, the few Tamkaranu explorers that remain around the Isles are careful to avoid drawing attention to themselves.

	When the island of Peleset sunk below the waves in {{Year\|6645}}, the survivors dispersed. Some resettled elsewhere in the Akrotirian Isles, while others banded together into the [[Peleset Union]].		When the island of Peleset sunk below the waves in {{Year\|6645}}, the survivors dispersed. Some resettled elsewhere in the Akrotirian Isles, while others banded together into the [[Peleset Union]].

Gronk at 00:30, 1 April 2024

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	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===
	Most Akrotiri speak [[Chaskan]] as a primary language, and the Isles are one of the few remaining regions of the world where this tongue can still be heard. [[Common]] and Elven are also widely used. Other regional languages, such as [[Telan]] and [[Ishtaran]], are spoken by a considerably smaller segment of the population.		Most Akrotiri speak [[Chaskan]] as a primary language, and the Isles are one of the few remaining regions of the world where this tongue can still be heard. [[Common]] and [[Elven]] are also widely used. Other regional languages, such as [[Telan]] and [[Ishtaran]], are spoken by a considerably smaller segment of the population.

	Any items, magical or otherwise, that inhibit the use of telepathy are frowned upon by most Akrotiri. This means of communication is widely viewed as a more fundamental and almost sacred way to convey ideas, unrestricted by the limitations applied by space and sound, and therefore reserved for their religious leaders.		Any items, magical or otherwise, that inhibit the use of telepathy are frowned upon by most Akrotiri. This means of communication is widely viewed as a more fundamental and almost sacred way to convey ideas, unrestricted by the limitations applied by space and sound, and therefore reserved for their religious leaders.

Gronk at 18:28, 19 January 2024

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	\|adjective = Akrotiri		\|adjective = Akrotiri
	\|languages = [[Chaskan]]; [[Common]]		\|languages = [[Chaskan]]; [[Common]]
	\|religions = [[Chaskan pantheon]]; animism; [[Monadism]]		\|religions = [[Chaskan pantheon]]; [[animism]]; [[Monadism]]
	}}		}}
	The '''Akrotirian Isles''' {{Pronounciation\|ack-row-TEER-ee-an}} are a collection of islands in the southern [[Chaska Sea]], widely considered to be part of the [[Western Coast]]. Strange psychic forces pervade the Isles, shaping the culture of those that live there in ways both transparent and subtle.		The '''Akrotirian Isles''' {{Pronounciation\|ack-row-TEER-ee-an}} are a collection of islands in the southern [[Chaska Sea]], widely considered to be part of the [[Western Coast]]. Strange psychic forces pervade the Isles, shaping the culture of those that live there in ways both transparent and subtle.
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	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
	Religion in the Akrotirian Isles is an interesting blend of traditions. The gods of the [[Chaskan pantheon]] are widely worshiped, particularly [[Usumu]], [[Shai]], and [[Socharin]], yet they are not alone in the faith of the Akrotiri. Animistic practices are somewhat common, either in addition to or instead of the worship of deities. Akrotiri animism heavily emphasizes meditation and psychic communion, and therefore tends to be the purview of those who possess some degree of psychic abilities. Many psychics worship local mountains, lotus trees, or other powerful natural phenomena.		Religion in the Akrotirian Isles is an interesting blend of traditions. The gods of the [[Chaskan pantheon]] are widely worshiped, particularly [[Usumu]], [[Shai]], and [[Socharin]], yet they are not alone in the faith of the Akrotiri. [[animism\|Animistic]] practices are somewhat common, either in addition to or instead of the worship of deities. Akrotiri animism heavily emphasizes meditation and psychic communion, and therefore tends to be the purview of those who possess some degree of psychic abilities. Many psychics worship local mountains, lotus trees, or other powerful natural phenomena.

	Most temples dedicated to deities in the Isles tend to be rather austere, as the Akrotiri generally believe far more in worship by deed. The Isles are also one of the few regions of the world to have a sizable population of [[Monadism\|Monadists]], as they enjoy a level of acceptance in the archipelago that is hard to find elsewhere. One of the Monadist holy sites lies within the Isles, in a secluded grove north of [[Armuta]].		Most temples dedicated to deities in the Isles tend to be rather austere, as the Akrotiri generally believe far more in worship by deed. The Isles are also one of the few regions of the world to have a sizable population of [[Monadism\|Monadists]], as they enjoy a level of acceptance in the archipelago that is hard to find elsewhere. One of the Monadist holy sites lies within the Isles, in a secluded grove north of [[Armuta]].

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Lotus trees

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	==== Lotus trees ====		==== Lotus trees ====
	In particularly isolated valleys, amongst groves of other trees, grow the intelligent lotus trees of the islands. These powerful, sentient plants feed off the hopes of those that fall under their spell, an effect aided by the potent hallucinations they can induce. Highly rare, each lotus tree grows secluded, separated by others similar to it by tens of miles. The Akrotiri have a complex relationship with these trees. Some lotus trees serve as wise guardians ~~of their~~ communities, while others seek to enthrall as many people as possible for their own benefit.		In particularly isolated valleys, amongst groves of other trees, grow the intelligent lotus trees of the islands. These powerful, sentient plants feed off the hopes of those that fall under their spell, an effect aided by the potent hallucinations they can induce. Highly rare, each lotus tree grows secluded, separated by others similar to it by tens of miles. The Akrotiri have a complex relationship with these trees. Some lotus trees serve as wise guardians, gathering communities around them, while others seek to enthrall as many people as possible for their own benefit.

	=== Fauna ===		=== Fauna ===

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	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
	Religion in the Akrotirian Isles is an interesting blend of traditions. The gods of the [[Chaskan pantheon]] are widely worshiped, particularly [[Usumu]], [[Shai]], and [[Socharin]], yet they are not alone in the faith of the Akrotiri.		Religion in the Akrotirian Isles is an interesting blend of traditions. The gods of the [[Chaskan pantheon]] are widely worshiped, particularly [[Usumu]], [[Shai]], and [[Socharin]], yet they are not alone in the faith of the Akrotiri. Animistic practices are somewhat common, either in addition to or instead of the worship of deities. Akrotiri animism heavily emphasizes meditation and psychic communion, and therefore tends to be the purview of those who possess some degree of psychic abilities. Many psychics worship local mountains, lotus trees, or other powerful natural phenomena.

	Most ~~Akrotiri are adherents of various occultist beliefs. Those that follow these faiths do not necessarily discard worship of~~ deities~~, though some do. Many view powerful elementalists as conduits of ancient divine forces and heed their advice and wisdom as religious leaders. Esoteric beliefs~~ in the Isles ~~are highly varied, depending to the particular ideas and motivations of individual practitioners.~~		Most temples dedicated to deities in the Isles tend to be rather austere, as the Akrotiri generally believe far more in worship by deed. The Isles are also one of the few regions of the world to have a sizable population of [[Monadism\|Monadists]], as they enjoy a level of acceptance in the archipelago that is hard to find elsewhere. One of the Monadist holy sites lies within the Isles, in a secluded grove north of [[Armuta]].

	~~In addition to these beliefs, the gods of the [[Chaskan pantheon]] have some adherents in the Akrotirian Isles. [[Usumu]], [[Shai]], and [[Socharin]] are particularly widely worshiped. Most temples~~ tend to be rather austere, as the Akrotiri generally believe far more in worship by deed. The Isles are also one of the few regions of the world to have a sizable population of [[Monadism\|Monadists]], as they enjoy a level of acceptance in the archipelago that is hard to find elsewhere. One of the Monadist holy sites lies within the Isles, in a secluded grove north of [[Armuta]].

	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===

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Government

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	\|adjective = Akrotiri		\|adjective = Akrotiri
	\|languages = [[Chaskan]]; [[Common]]		\|languages = [[Chaskan]]; [[Common]]
	\|religions = ~~Psychic animism;~~ [[Chaskan pantheon]]; [[Monadism]]		\|religions = [[Chaskan pantheon]]; animism; [[Monadism]]
	}}		}}
	The '''Akrotirian Isles''' {{Pronounciation\|ack-row-TEER-ee-an}} are a collection of islands in the southern [[Chaska Sea]], widely considered to be part of the [[Western Coast]]. Strange psychic forces pervade the Isles, shaping the culture of those that live there in ways both transparent and subtle.		The '''Akrotirian Isles''' {{Pronounciation\|ack-row-TEER-ee-an}} are a collection of islands in the southern [[Chaska Sea]], widely considered to be part of the [[Western Coast]]. Strange psychic forces pervade the Isles, shaping the culture of those that live there in ways both transparent and subtle.
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	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
			Religion in the Akrotirian Isles is an interesting blend of traditions. The gods of the [[Chaskan pantheon]] are widely worshiped, particularly [[Usumu]], [[Shai]], and [[Socharin]], yet they are not alone in the faith of the Akrotiri.

	Most Akrotiri are adherents of various occultist beliefs. Those that follow these faiths do not necessarily discard worship of deities, though some do. Many view powerful elementalists as conduits of ancient divine forces and heed their advice and wisdom as religious leaders. Esoteric beliefs in the Isles are highly varied, depending to the particular ideas and motivations of individual practitioners.		Most Akrotiri are adherents of various occultist beliefs. Those that follow these faiths do not necessarily discard worship of deities, though some do. Many view powerful elementalists as conduits of ancient divine forces and heed their advice and wisdom as religious leaders. Esoteric beliefs in the Isles are highly varied, depending to the particular ideas and motivations of individual practitioners.

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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	~~Most towns in~~ the Akrotirian Isles govern themselves ~~using~~ some ~~type~~ of local council, ~~though they generally also have a leader who~~ is ~~responsible for directing activities and facilitating discussions~~. ~~These~~ leaders ~~are almost always psychics, spiritualists~~, or ~~occultists~~, ~~who tap into otherworldly forces for guidance~~.		As with the Western Coast more broadly, the communities of the Akrotirian Isles govern themselves through a collection of methods. Most use some sort of local council, but this is not universal - large cities like Arrapha tend be more autocratic. Akrotirian leaders tend to have some degree of psychic ability; whether those with these talents find themselves naturally attracted to such a role, or whether those they lead see them as desirable traits, is not always clear.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==

Gronk at 15:59, 14 January 2024

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	\|demonym = Akrotiri		\|demonym = Akrotiri
	\|adjective = Akrotiri		\|adjective = Akrotiri
	\|languages = [[~~Common~~]]; [[~~Chaskan~~]]		\|languages = [[Chaskan]]; [[Common]]
	\|religions = Psychic animism; [[Chaskan pantheon]]; [[Monadism]]		\|religions = Psychic animism; [[Chaskan pantheon]]; [[Monadism]]
	}}		}}