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	== History ==		== History ==
	=== Demonic invasion ===		=== Demonic invasion ===
	Following the destruction of the [[Amberikon]] [[~~Anchor Site~~]] in {{Year\|4550}}, planar boundaries between the Material Plane and the Abyss intersected in western [[Thadria]]. This provided a means for creatures from either plane to pass into the other, something the demons of the Abyss began to do in significant numbers. The city of Amberikon and surrounding communities were quickly overrun before the demons began to appear elsewhere along the western coast of Thadria.		Following the destruction of the [[Amberikon]] [[anchor site]] in {{Year\|4550}}, planar boundaries between the Material Plane and the Abyss intersected in western [[Thadria]]. This provided a means for creatures from either plane to pass into the other, something the demons of the Abyss began to do in significant numbers. The city of Amberikon and surrounding communities were quickly overrun before the demons began to appear elsewhere along the western coast of Thadria.

	=== Amberikon Crusade ===		=== Amberikon Crusade ===

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	== History ==		== History ==
	=== Demonic invasion ===		=== Demonic invasion ===
	Following the destruction of the [[Amberikon]] [[~~Era Clocks\|era clock~~]] in {{Year\|4550}}, planar boundaries between the Material Plane and the Abyss intersected in western [[Thadria]]. This provided a means for creatures from either plane to pass into the other, something the demons of the Abyss began to do in significant numbers. The city of Amberikon and surrounding communities were quickly overrun before the demons began to appear elsewhere along the western coast of Thadria.		Following the destruction of the [[Amberikon]] [[Anchor Site]] in {{Year\|4550}}, planar boundaries between the Material Plane and the Abyss intersected in western [[Thadria]]. This provided a means for creatures from either plane to pass into the other, something the demons of the Abyss began to do in significant numbers. The city of Amberikon and surrounding communities were quickly overrun before the demons began to appear elsewhere along the western coast of Thadria.

	=== Amberikon Crusade ===		=== Amberikon Crusade ===

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	=== Traditions ===		=== Traditions ===
	18th Phoenix and 3rd Songbird are both special occasions in Mesollonia, as they mark the days the ~~Zakynthian~~ Crusade ended and began, respectively. These days are marked with events to honor those that died in battle against the demons.		18th Phoenix and 3rd Songbird are both special occasions in Mesollonia, as they mark the days the Amberikon Crusade ended and began, respectively. These days are marked with events to honor those that died in battle against the demons.

	Fencing and swordsmanship practice are common activities on the island of Mesollonia. These are seen not only as recreational but also as devotional, and as a required activity to maintain one’s faith.		Fencing and swordsmanship practice are common activities on the island of Mesollonia. These are seen not only as recreational but also as devotional, and as a required activity to maintain one’s faith.

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	\|adjective = Mesollonian		\|adjective = Mesollonian
	\|languages = [[Common]], [[Hellean]], [[Thadrian]]		\|languages = [[Common]], [[Hellean]], [[Thadrian]]
	\|religions = ~~Iomadae~~		\|religions = [[Harinna]]
	}}		}}
	'''Mesollonia''' {{Pronunciation\|mess-oh-LOW-nee-ah}}, once a base ~~of high importance~~ during the ~~Zakynthian~~ Crusade, now serves as ~~an Iomedaen~~ holy site and the location of her high clergy.		'''Mesollonia''' {{Pronunciation\|mess-oh-LOW-nee-ah}}, once an important base during the [[Amberikon Crusade]], now serves as a [[Harinna\|Harinnan]] holy site and the location of her high clergy.

	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==
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	=== Amberikon Crusade ===		=== Amberikon Crusade ===
	The [[Amberikon Crusade]] was called in {{Year\|4551}}, an effort by the ~~Iomadean~~ clergy to counteract the demonic invasion. The [[Stronghold of the Light]] was quickly constructed on the formerly sparsely inhabited island of Mesollonia to serve as a base of operations and staging grounds for the crusaders arriving from across the world.		The Amberikon Crusade was called in {{Year\|4551}}, an effort by the Harinnan clergy to counteract the demonic invasion. The [[Stronghold of the Light]] was quickly constructed on the formerly sparsely inhabited island of Mesollonia to serve as a base of operations and staging grounds for the crusaders arriving from across the world.

	In {{Year\|4596}} the Amberikon Crusade was declared victorious as the last of the major planar rifts were sealed. Smaller rifts and some demons would exist for longer, though drastically reduced in threat. The Stronghold was maintained as a monument to those that fell in battle and as a holy site to ~~Iomedae~~.		In {{Year\|4596}} the Amberikon Crusade was declared victorious as the last of the major planar rifts were sealed. Smaller rifts and some demons would exist for longer, though drastically reduced in threat. The Stronghold was maintained as a monument to those that fell in battle and as a holy site to Harinna.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	The population of Mesollonia today is quite small, but includes individuals from across the world - many accomplished devotees of ~~Iomedae~~ relocate to the island, often later in their lives. As such, the racial demographics of the island is highly diverse, and include individuals of any number of races. The ages of the inhabitants of the island skew older - there are proportionally much fewer children and families than might be found elsewhere.		The population of Mesollonia today is quite small, but includes individuals from across the world - many accomplished devotees of Harinna relocate to the island, often later in their lives. As such, the racial demographics of the island is highly diverse, and include individuals of any number of races. The ages of the inhabitants of the island skew older - there are proportionally much fewer children and families than might be found elsewhere.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
	As might be expected, effectively all the inhabitants of Mesollonia are followers of ~~Iomedae~~. The Stronghold of the Light is considered an important pilgrimage site for followers of the ~~Lady of Valor~~, and especially for her paladins and warpriests.		As might be expected, effectively all the inhabitants of Mesollonia are followers of Harinna. The Stronghold of the Light is considered an important pilgrimage site for followers of the Indomitable Sun, and especially for her paladins and warpriests.

	In addition to private prayers, the inhabitants of the Stronghold attend regular church services and sermons on ~~Sundays~~. Usually given by the [[Keeper of the Light]], these sermons can often last for half a day or more. Religious services are usually held in Celestial.		In addition to private prayers, the inhabitants of the Stronghold attend regular church services and sermons on a weekly basis. Usually given by the [[Keeper of the Light]], these sermons can often last for half a day or more. Religious services are usually held in Celestial.

	=== Traditions ===		=== Traditions ===
	Special occasions on Mesollonia are almost always tied to important religious events. The week-long event of Armasse is observed beginning on the 16th of Irorus. Elsewhere, churches of Iomedae use this week to train commoners in martial techniques and ordain new clergy. Because there are few commoners on Mesollonia, and few people who are not already in the clergy either, this week is instead dedicated primarily to mastering martial pursuits and quiet contemplation of Iomedae’s holy texts.		18th Phoenix and 3rd Songbird are both special occasions in Mesollonia, as they mark the days the Zakynthian Crusade ended and began, respectively. These days are marked with events to honor those that died in battle against the demons.

	18th ~~Abadius~~ and ~~9th Neth~~ are both special occasions in Mesollonia, as they mark the days the Zakynthian Crusade ended and began, respectively. These days are marked with events to honor those that died in battle against the demons.

	Fencing and swordsmanship practice are common activities on the island of Mesollonia. These are seen not only as recreational but also as devotional, and as a required activity to maintain one’s faith.		Fencing and swordsmanship practice are common activities on the island of Mesollonia. These are seen not only as recreational but also as devotional, and as a required activity to maintain one’s faith.
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	=== Occupations ===		=== Occupations ===
	The population of Mesollonia is quite low. Almost all the inhabitants are clergy of ~~Iomedae~~, alongside a small number of commoners who work in maintaining the Stronghold and life on the island. Those not associated with the church mostly work on the docks or fields - all tasks within the Stronghold, even the most menial, are performed by members of the church. Besides members of the church with crafting skills, the island is not home to sufficient numbers of skilled craftspeople, and as a result is reliant on goods and services produced off-island.		The population of Mesollonia is quite low. Almost all the inhabitants are clergy of Harinna, alongside a small number of commoners who work in maintaining the Stronghold and life on the island. Those not associated with the church mostly work on the docks or fields - all tasks within the Stronghold, even the most menial, are performed by members of the church. Besides members of the church with crafting skills, the island is not home to sufficient numbers of skilled craftspeople, and as a result is reliant on goods and services produced off-island.

	=== Travel ===		=== Travel ===
	Mesollonia sees a regular but slow trickle of immigrants, the vast majority of which are clergy of ~~Iomedae~~. The population of the island is relatively stable, however.		Mesollonia sees a regular but slow trickle of immigrants, the vast majority of which are clergy of Harinna. The population of the island is relatively stable, however.

	All travel to and from the island is by way of the docks outside the Stronghold. Besides a handful of footpaths, there are no roads on the island besides those in town.		All travel to and from the island is by way of the docks outside the Stronghold. Besides a handful of footpaths, there are no roads on the island besides those in town.

	=== Architecture and urbanization ===		=== Architecture and urbanization ===
	The Stronghold of the Light is the only major settlement on Mesollonia. The Stronghold itself, the castle, sits on a high point by the sea, [https://www.123rf.com/photo_13761223_lindos-with-the-castle-above-on-the-greek-island-of-rhodes.html overlooking the town] where most of the island’s inhabitants live. Despite its age, the Stronghold has been carefully and dutifully maintained and is in excellent condition. Inside the Stronghold is a grand cathedral, living quarters for the Keeper of the Light and a handful of other important clergy members, military fortifications, and the tombs of the first faithful of ~~Iomedae~~ to fall in the crusade. Buildings in the town are mostly constructed of plastered and whitewashed stone, of the style common to Hellean island settlements.		The Stronghold of the Light is the only major settlement on Mesollonia. The Stronghold itself, the castle, sits on a high point by the sea, [https://www.123rf.com/photo_13761223_lindos-with-the-castle-above-on-the-greek-island-of-rhodes.html overlooking the town] where most of the island’s inhabitants live. Despite its age, the Stronghold has been carefully and dutifully maintained and is in excellent condition. Inside the Stronghold is a grand cathedral, living quarters for the Keeper of the Light and a handful of other important clergy members, military fortifications, and the tombs of the first faithful of Harinna to fall in the crusade. Buildings in the town are mostly constructed of plastered and whitewashed stone, of the style common to Hellean island settlements.

	The Stronghold is full of religious artwork of varying mediums, including paintings, engravings, decorative windows, and others.		The Stronghold is full of religious artwork of varying mediums, including paintings, engravings, decorative windows, and others.
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	=== Magic ===		=== Magic ===
	Magical practitioners on Mesollonia include the majority of the island’s population. As they are clergy of ~~Iomedae~~, this magic is usually divine in nature, though there are some that are capable of arcane magic as well.		Magical practitioners on Mesollonia include the majority of the island’s population. As they are clergy of Harinna, this magic is usually divine in nature, though there are some that are capable of arcane magic as well.

	=== Education ===		=== Education ===
	Education on Mesollonia is almost entirely religious in nature, and mostly given through sermons~~. Effectively the entire population of Mesollonia is literate, as that is required to read Iomedae’s holy texts~~.		Education on Mesollonia is almost entirely religious in nature, and mostly given through sermons.

	== Government ==		== Government ==
	Mesollonia is effectively a sovereign state under the control of the church of ~~Iomedae~~. The island is led by the Keeper of the Light, who is considered to be the highest mortal authority among ~~Iomedae’s~~ faithful. The Keeper of the Light is a position one holds for life, or until voluntary retirement, at which point the regional high clergy of ~~Iomedae~~ convene to elect a new Keeper. The Keeper both governs the day to day operations within the Stronghold of the Light as well as serves as a religious advisor to the high clergy of the ~~Lady of Valor~~.		Mesollonia is effectively a sovereign state under the control of the church of Harinna. The island is led by the [[Keeper of the Light]], who is considered by most to be the highest mortal authority among Harinna's faithful. The Keeper of the Light is a position one holds for life, or until voluntary retirement, at which point the regional high clergy of Harinna convene to elect a new Keeper. The Keeper both governs the day to day operations within the Stronghold of the Light as well as serves as a religious advisor to the high clergy of the Indomitable Sun.

	The current Keeper of the Light is [[Caria Trianus]].		The current Keeper of the Light is [[Caria Trianus]].

	Though they generally have quite good relationships with their neighbors, Mesollonia maintains a strict policy of neutrality - while the devotees of ~~Iomedae~~ may choose to involve themselves in conflicts elsewhere, they do so with the understanding that Mesollonia will not intervene. Conversely, the island has an understanding with the regional churches of ~~Iomedae~~ that they will come to its assistance if the Stronghold is attacked - something that has not happened as of yet.		Though they generally have quite good relationships with their neighbors, Mesollonia maintains a strict policy of neutrality - while the devotees of Harinna may choose to involve themselves in conflicts elsewhere, they do so with the understanding that Mesollonia will not intervene. Conversely, the island has an understanding with the regional churches of Harinna that they will come to its assistance if the Stronghold is attacked - something that has not happened as of yet.

	Though as devout followers of ~~Iomedae~~ this is a rare occurrence, any legal infractions by ~~Iomedaens~~ on Mesollonia are handled by the church. Foreigners or members of other faiths who step afoul of the law are returned to their place of origin.		Though as devout followers of Harinna this is a rare occurrence, any legal infractions by Harinnans on Mesollonia are handled by the church. Foreigners or members of other faiths who step afoul of the law are returned to their place of origin.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==
	Mesollonia produces very little that is not used directly by the Stronghold. The orchards and farms have little excess, and in fact often do not produce enough to feed the island’s inhabitants. Imports of food, raw materials, and finished goods are relied upon heavily. Funding to pay for these materials are acquired through donations from churches of ~~Iomedae~~ around the world.		Mesollonia produces very little that is not used directly by the Stronghold. The orchards and farms have little excess, and in fact often do not produce enough to feed the island’s inhabitants. Imports of food, raw materials, and finished goods are relied upon heavily. Funding to pay for these materials are acquired through donations from churches of Harinna around the world.

	{{CitiesMesollonia}}		{{CitiesMesollonia}}

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	{{NationInfobox		{{NationInfobox
	\|name = Mesollonia		\|name = Mesollonia
	\|image = Flag_Mesollonia.~~webp~~		\|image = Flag_Mesollonia.svg
	\|capital = [[Stronghold of the Light]]		\|capital = [[Stronghold of the Light]]
	\|ruler = [[Caria Trianus]], [[Keeper of the Light]]		\|ruler = [[Caria Trianus]], [[Keeper of the Light]]

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	The [[Amberikon Crusade]] was called in {{Year\|4551}}, an effort by the Iomadean clergy to counteract the demonic invasion. The [[Stronghold of the Light]] was quickly constructed on the formerly sparsely inhabited island of Mesollonia to serve as a base of operations and staging grounds for the crusaders arriving from across the world.		The [[Amberikon Crusade]] was called in {{Year\|4551}}, an effort by the Iomadean clergy to counteract the demonic invasion. The [[Stronghold of the Light]] was quickly constructed on the formerly sparsely inhabited island of Mesollonia to serve as a base of operations and staging grounds for the crusaders arriving from across the world.

	In {{Year\|4596}} the Amberikon Crusade was declared victorious as the last of the major planar rifts were sealed. Smaller rifts and some demons would exist for longer~~, and a small number even to present~~, though drastically reduced in threat. The Stronghold was maintained as a monument to those that fell in battle and as a holy site to Iomedae.		In {{Year\|4596}} the Amberikon Crusade was declared victorious as the last of the major planar rifts were sealed. Smaller rifts and some demons would exist for longer, though drastically reduced in threat. The Stronghold was maintained as a monument to those that fell in battle and as a holy site to Iomedae.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

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	== History ==		== History ==
	=== Demonic invasion ===		=== Demonic invasion ===
	Following the destruction of the [[Amberikon]] [[Era Clocks\|era clock]] in {{Year\|4550}}, planar boundaries between the Material Plane and the Abyss intersected in ~~eastern~~ [[Thadria]]. This provided a means for creatures from either plane to pass into the other, something the demons of the Abyss began to do in ~~great~~ numbers. The city of Amberikon and surrounding communities were quickly overrun before the ~~demonic horde~~ began to ~~slowly spread out into~~ Thadria.		Following the destruction of the [[Amberikon]] [[Era Clocks\|era clock]] in {{Year\|4550}}, planar boundaries between the Material Plane and the Abyss intersected in western [[Thadria]]. This provided a means for creatures from either plane to pass into the other, something the demons of the Abyss began to do in significant numbers. The city of Amberikon and surrounding communities were quickly overrun before the demons began to appear elsewhere along the western coast of Thadria.

	=== Amberikon Crusade ===		=== Amberikon Crusade ===

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	== History ==		== History ==
	=== Demonic invasion ===		=== Demonic invasion ===
	Following the destruction of the [[Amberikon]] [[Era Clocks\|era clock]] in {{Year\|~~3550~~}}, planar boundaries between the Material Plane and the Abyss intersected in eastern [[Thadria]]. This provided a means for creatures from either plane to pass into the other, something the demons of the Abyss began to do in great numbers. The city of Amberikon and surrounding communities were quickly overrun before the demonic horde began to slowly spread out into Thadria.		Following the destruction of the [[Amberikon]] [[Era Clocks\|era clock]] in {{Year\|4550}}, planar boundaries between the Material Plane and the Abyss intersected in eastern [[Thadria]]. This provided a means for creatures from either plane to pass into the other, something the demons of the Abyss began to do in great numbers. The city of Amberikon and surrounding communities were quickly overrun before the demonic horde began to slowly spread out into Thadria.

	=== Amberikon Crusade ===		=== Amberikon Crusade ===
	The [[Amberikon Crusade]] was called in {{Year\|~~3551~~}}, an effort by the Iomadean clergy to counteract the demonic invasion. The [[Stronghold of the Light]] was quickly constructed on the formerly sparsely inhabited island of Mesollonia to serve as a base of operations and staging grounds for the crusaders arriving from across the world.		The [[Amberikon Crusade]] was called in {{Year\|4551}}, an effort by the Iomadean clergy to counteract the demonic invasion. The [[Stronghold of the Light]] was quickly constructed on the formerly sparsely inhabited island of Mesollonia to serve as a base of operations and staging grounds for the crusaders arriving from across the world.

	In {{Year\|~~3596~~}} the Amberikon Crusade was declared victorious as the last of the major planar rifts were sealed. Smaller rifts and some demons would exist for longer, and a small number even to present, though drastically reduced in threat. The Stronghold was maintained as a monument to those that fell in battle and as a holy site to Iomedae.		In {{Year\|4596}} the Amberikon Crusade was declared victorious as the last of the major planar rifts were sealed. Smaller rifts and some demons would exist for longer, and a small number even to present, though drastically reduced in threat. The Stronghold was maintained as a monument to those that fell in battle and as a holy site to Iomedae.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

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	== History ==		== History ==
	=== Demonic invasion ===		=== Demonic invasion ===
	Following the destruction of the [[Amberikon]] [[Era Clocks\|era clock]] in {{Year\|3550}}, planar boundaries between the Material Plane and the Abyss intersected in eastern [[Thadria]]. This provided a means for creatures from either plane to pass into the other, something the demons of the Abyss began to do in great numbers. The city of Amberikon and surrounding communities were quickly overrun before the demonic horde spread ~~to much of modern-day [[Viridia#Ertan\|Ertan]] and northwest~~ Thadria.		Following the destruction of the [[Amberikon]] [[Era Clocks\|era clock]] in {{Year\|3550}}, planar boundaries between the Material Plane and the Abyss intersected in eastern [[Thadria]]. This provided a means for creatures from either plane to pass into the other, something the demons of the Abyss began to do in great numbers. The city of Amberikon and surrounding communities were quickly overrun before the demonic horde began to slowly spread out into Thadria.

	=== Amberikon Crusade ===		=== Amberikon Crusade ===

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	== History ==		== History ==
	=== Demonic invasion ===		=== Demonic invasion ===
	Following the destruction of the [[Amberikon]] [[Era Clocks\|era clock]] in {{Year\|~~5050~~}}, planar boundaries between the Material Plane and the Abyss intersected in eastern [[Thadria]]. This provided a means for creatures from either plane to pass into the other, something the demons of the Abyss began to do in great numbers. The city of Amberikon and surrounding communities were quickly overrun before the demonic horde spread to much of modern-day [[Viridia#Ertan\|Ertan]] and northwest Thadria.		Following the destruction of the [[Amberikon]] [[Era Clocks\|era clock]] in {{Year\|3550}}, planar boundaries between the Material Plane and the Abyss intersected in eastern [[Thadria]]. This provided a means for creatures from either plane to pass into the other, something the demons of the Abyss began to do in great numbers. The city of Amberikon and surrounding communities were quickly overrun before the demonic horde spread to much of modern-day [[Viridia#Ertan\|Ertan]] and northwest Thadria.

	=== Amberikon Crusade ===		=== Amberikon Crusade ===
	The Amberikon Crusade was called in {{Year\|~~4051~~}}, an effort by the Iomadean clergy to counteract the demonic invasion. The [[Stronghold of the Light]] was quickly constructed on the formerly sparsely inhabited island of Mesollonia to serve as a base of operations and staging grounds for the crusaders arriving from across the world.		The [[Amberikon Crusade]] was called in {{Year\|3551}}, an effort by the Iomadean clergy to counteract the demonic invasion. The [[Stronghold of the Light]] was quickly constructed on the formerly sparsely inhabited island of Mesollonia to serve as a base of operations and staging grounds for the crusaders arriving from across the world.

	In {{Year\|~~4096~~}} the Amberikon Crusade was declared victorious as the last of the major planar rifts were sealed. Smaller rifts and some demons would exist for longer, and a small number even to present, though drastically reduced in threat. The Stronghold was maintained as a monument to those that fell in battle and as a holy site to Iomedae.		In {{Year\|3596}} the Amberikon Crusade was declared victorious as the last of the major planar rifts were sealed. Smaller rifts and some demons would exist for longer, and a small number even to present, though drastically reduced in threat. The Stronghold was maintained as a monument to those that fell in battle and as a holy site to Iomedae.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==