Alyma - Revision history

Gronk at 19:27, 19 June 2024

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	[[Category:Nations]]		[[Category:Nations]]
	[[Category:Alyma]]		[[Category:Alyma]]
	~~[[Category:Democracies]]~~
	[[Category:Hellea]]		[[Category:Hellea]]

Gronk at 18:31, 16 June 2024

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	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
	Despite being located right on the doorstep of [[~~Halakros~~]], with the closest islands of the archipelago only about 20 miles from the Hellean mainland, Alyma has not as of yet been the target of the ever-increasing Halakran expansionism and drive to unify the peninsula. To a significant degree this can be credited to the presence of the cyclops, as none wish to interfere with the few remaining far-seers. [[Eretrebus\|Eretrban]] merchants have left the islands alone for much the same reason.		Despite being located right on the doorstep of the [[Halakran League]], with the closest islands of the archipelago only about 20 miles from the Hellean mainland, Alyma has not as of yet been the target of the ever-increasing Halakran expansionism and drive to unify the peninsula. To a significant degree this can be credited to the presence of the cyclops, as none wish to interfere with the few remaining far-seers. [[Eretrebus\|Eretrban]] merchants have left the islands alone for much the same reason.

	{{CitiesAlymaConfederation}}		{{CitiesAlymaConfederation}}

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	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
	Despite being located right on the doorstep of [[Halakros]], with the closest islands of the archipelago only about 20 miles from the Hellean mainland, Alyma has as of yet ~~not~~ been the target of the ever-increasing Halakran expansionism and drive to unify the peninsula. To a significant degree this can be credited to the presence of the cyclops, as ~~few~~ wish to interfere with the few remaining far=seers. [[Eretrebus\|Eretrban]] merchants have left the islands alone for much the same reason.		Despite being located right on the doorstep of [[Halakros]], with the closest islands of the archipelago only about 20 miles from the Hellean mainland, Alyma has not as of yet been the target of the ever-increasing Halakran expansionism and drive to unify the peninsula. To a significant degree this can be credited to the presence of the cyclops, as none wish to interfere with the few remaining far-seers. [[Eretrebus\|Eretrban]] merchants have left the islands alone for much the same reason.

	{{CitiesAlymaConfederation}}		{{CitiesAlymaConfederation}}

Gronk at 22:04, 3 June 2024

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	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
	Despite being located right on the doorstep of [[Halakros]], with the closest islands of the archipelago only about 20 miles from the Hellean mainland, Alyma has as of yet not been the target of the ever-increasing ~~Halakros~~ expansionism and drive to unify the peninsula. To a significant degree this can be credited to the presence of the cyclops, as few wish to interfere with the few remaining far=seers. [[Eretrebus\|Eretrban]] merchants have left the islands alone for much the same reason.		Despite being located right on the doorstep of [[Halakros]], with the closest islands of the archipelago only about 20 miles from the Hellean mainland, Alyma has as of yet not been the target of the ever-increasing Halakran expansionism and drive to unify the peninsula. To a significant degree this can be credited to the presence of the cyclops, as few wish to interfere with the few remaining far=seers. [[Eretrebus\|Eretrban]] merchants have left the islands alone for much the same reason.

	{{CitiesAlymaConfederation}}		{{CitiesAlymaConfederation}}

Gronk at 19:53, 27 May 2024

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	\|capital = None		\|capital = None
	\|ruler = None		\|ruler = None
	\|government = Direct democracy		\|government = Direct democracy/cyclopean matriarchies
	\|demonym = ~~None~~		\|demonym = Alyman
	\|adjective = ~~None~~		\|adjective = Alyman
	\|languages = [[Hellean]], [[Common]]		\|languages = [[Hellean]], [[Common]]
	\|religions = [[hero-god\|Hero-gods]]; [[Chaskan pantheon]]		\|religions = [[hero-god\|Hero-gods]]; [[Chaskan pantheon]]
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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	Most inhabitants of the Alyma Archipelago are human, accompanied by sizable populations of undine, tieflings, aasimar, [[tengu]]~~, and a strangely high proportion of changelings~~. The archipelago is also one of the last remaining regions of the world with a significant number of cyclops.		Most inhabitants of the Alyma Archipelago are [[human]], accompanied by sizable populations of undine, tieflings, aasimar, and [[tengu]]. The archipelago is also one of the last remaining regions of the world with a significant number of cyclops.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==
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	=== Cyclops ===		=== Cyclops ===
	Despite once living in grand cities across Hellea and [[Thadria]], today most cyclops in the world reside in isolated Alyman settlements. Some cyclops make their homes in the towns of smaller folk, but more commonly live in primarily ~~cyclops communities~~. Sharply contrasting with the decaying majesty of their ancient ruins, most cyclops live austere lives on the islands. Those cyclops particularly blessed with the gift of foresight often live as hermits in the sea caves of the islands, using their isolation to better focus their visions. The other races of the islands view the cyclops with respect, sometimes seeking out cyclops elders for advice (whether that involves foresight or not).		Despite once living in grand cities across Hellea and [[Thadria]], today most cyclops in the world reside in isolated Alyman settlements. Some cyclops make their homes in the towns of smaller folk, but more commonly live in communities of primarily their own kind. Sharply contrasting with the decaying majesty of their ancient ruins, most cyclops live austere lives on the islands. Those cyclops particularly blessed with the gift of foresight often live as hermits in the sea caves of the islands using their isolation to better focus their visions. The other races of the islands view the cyclops with respect, sometimes seeking out cyclops elders for advice, whether that involves foresight or not.

	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
	Many of the holiest sites for the followers of Hellean [[hero-god\|hero-gods]] are located within the archipelago~~. [[Delos]],~~ [[Pentelus]], and [[Velatouri]] see significant numbers of pilgrims who pay visits to the shrines. At present, no hero-gods dwell on the islands, but they are known to travel to consult with cyclops diviners on occasion.		Many of the holiest sites for the followers of Hellean [[hero-god\|hero-gods]] are located within the archipelago - [[Pentelus]] and [[Velatouri]] in particular see significant numbers of pilgrims who pay visits to the shrines. At present, no hero-gods dwell on the islands, but they are known to travel to consult with cyclops diviners on occasion.

	=== Society ===		=== Society ===
	~~The islands are a popular retirement destination for wealthy magical practitioners, especially those~~ from Hellea and the ~~eastern~~ Chaska~~, lured by~~ the ~~weather, beaches, and the lack~~ of ~~pesky people seeking their services. These new arrivals are generally tolerated by~~ the ~~locals, with exceptions. Some mages use their relative isolation~~ to continue their interest in experimentation in a less controlled context, which has resulted in some unfortunate consequences - for one, the island of [[Ios]] is still unsafe and overrun with fire-breathing dinosaurs, a fact the former inhabitants of the island have not taken well.		Some mages from elsewhere in Hellea and around the [[Chaska Sea]] use the relative isolation of the Alyman islands to continue their interest in experimentation in a less controlled context, which has resulted in some unfortunate consequences - for one, the island of [[Ios]] is still unsafe and overrun with fire-breathing dinosaurs, a fact the former inhabitants of the island have not taken well.

	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===
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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	~~The vast majority of~~ communities in the ~~archipelago operate~~ as direct democracies. Most towns have some sort of amphitheater, its scale and grandeur depending on the size of the town, where meetings are held to discuss matters that affect the entire community. This sort of consensus-based system is made easier by the diffuse nature of the Alyman population - most towns are quite small. While the archipelago is often referred to as a coherent entity, in reality the individual towns rarely have any formal agreements between each other, instead relying on informal networks of relations.		Alyman communities govern themselves in one of two ways, either following the long-standing cyclopean traditions of matriarchal councils or as direct democracies. Most towns have some sort of amphitheater, its scale and grandeur depending on the size of the town, where meetings are held to discuss matters that affect the entire community. This sort of consensus-based system is made easier by the diffuse nature of the Alyman population - most towns are quite small. While the archipelago is often referred to as a coherent entity, in reality the individual towns rarely have any formal agreements between each other, instead relying on informal networks of relations.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==
	Most communities in the archipelago focus on subsistence living, growing whatever crops the islands can support and supplementing that with food from the sea. The islands are not particularly rich in natural resources, and lack the population to support major industry or institutions.		Most communities in the archipelago focus on subsistence living, growing whatever crops the islands can support and supplementing that with food from the sea. The islands are not particularly rich in natural resources, and lack the population to support major industry or institutions.

			== Relations ==
			Despite being located right on the doorstep of [[Halakros]], with the closest islands of the archipelago only about 20 miles from the Hellean mainland, Alyma has as of yet not been the target of the ever-increasing Halakros expansionism and drive to unify the peninsula. To a significant degree this can be credited to the presence of the cyclops, as few wish to interfere with the few remaining far=seers. [[Eretrebus\|Eretrban]] merchants have left the islands alone for much the same reason.

	{{CitiesAlymaConfederation}}		{{CitiesAlymaConfederation}}

Gronk at 02:11, 18 February 2024

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	=== Food and cuisine ===		=== Food and cuisine ===
	Alyman cuisine tends to be much like elsewhere in Hellea, though with a particularly heavy focus on seafood.		Alyman cuisine tends to be much like elsewhere in Hellea, though with a particularly heavy focus on seafood.

	~~=== Architecture and urbanization ===~~
	Houses and other buildings on the islands are usually constructed of mortared stone which is then plastered and painted white, often with blue accents around doors and windows. On sunny days, of which there are a great many, coastal Alyman towns can be seen quite far out to sea, as the sunlight reflects off the structures.

	=== Medicine ===		=== Medicine ===

Gronk at 09:33, 25 January 2024

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	\|adjective = None		\|adjective = None
	\|languages = [[Hellean]], [[Common]]		\|languages = [[Hellean]], [[Common]]
	\|religions = [[Hero-gods]]; [[Chaskan pantheon]]		\|religions = [[hero-god\|Hero-gods]]; [[Chaskan pantheon]]
	}}		}}
	'''Alyma''' {{Pronounciation\|ah-LEE-ma}} is a loose collection of towns and cities within the [[Alyma Archipelago]]. In addition to their other populations, the islands are home to most of the remaining [[Hellea\|Hellean]] [[Cyclops\|cyclopean]] oracles. Dwelling in isolated caves and huts, these oracles make prophecies that few will ever hear, let alone understand.		'''Alyma''' {{Pronounciation\|ah-LEE-ma}} is a loose collection of towns and cities within the [[Alyma Archipelago]]. In addition to their other populations, the islands are home to most of the remaining [[Hellea\|Hellean]] [[Cyclops\|cyclopean]] oracles. Dwelling in isolated caves and huts, these oracles make prophecies that few will ever hear, let alone understand.
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	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
	Many of the holiest sites for the followers of Hellean [[hero-gods]] are located within the archipelago. [[Delos]], [[Pentelus]], and [[Velatouri]] see significant numbers of pilgrims who pay visits to the shrines. At present, no hero-gods dwell on the islands, but they are known to travel to consult with cyclops diviners on occasion.		Many of the holiest sites for the followers of Hellean [[hero-god\|hero-gods]] are located within the archipelago. [[Delos]], [[Pentelus]], and [[Velatouri]] see significant numbers of pilgrims who pay visits to the shrines. At present, no hero-gods dwell on the islands, but they are known to travel to consult with cyclops diviners on occasion.

	=== Society ===		=== Society ===

Gronk at 19:50, 7 January 2024

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	=== Travel ===		=== Travel ===
	There are no [[Anchor ~~Sites~~]] in the archipelago - not even destroyed or disabled ones.		There are no [[Anchor site\|anchor sites]] in the archipelago - not even destroyed or disabled ones.

	== Government ==		== Government ==

Gronk at 19:05, 25 November 2023

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	Most inhabitants of the Alyma Archipelago are human, accompanied by sizable populations of undine, tieflings, aasimar, tengu, and a strangely high proportion of changelings. The archipelago is also one of the last remaining regions of the world with a significant number of cyclops.		Most inhabitants of the Alyma Archipelago are human, accompanied by sizable populations of undine, tieflings, aasimar, [[tengu]], and a strangely high proportion of changelings. The archipelago is also one of the last remaining regions of the world with a significant number of cyclops.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

Gronk at 14:08, 17 August 2023

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	{{NationInfobox		{{NationInfobox
	\|name = Alyma		\|name = Alyma
	\|image = ~~Flag_Alyma_City_States~~.~~webp~~		\|image = Flag_Alyma.svg
	\|capital = None		\|capital = None
	\|ruler = None		\|ruler = None