New Sotosa - Revision history

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	[[Human\|Humans]], [[orc\|orcs]], half-orcs, [[ratfolk]], [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, and [[goblin\|goblins]] are all common in New Sotosa. They are joined by a smaller populations of [[gnoll\|gnolls]] who migrated south from the [[Urra Highlands]] decades ago.		[[Human\|Humans]], [[orc\|orcs]], half-orcs, [[ratfolk]], [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, and [[goblin\|goblins]] are all common in New Sotosa. They are joined by a smaller populations of [[gnoll\|gnolls]] who migrated south from the [[Urra Highlands]] decades ago.

	The kobolds who live deep within the Zakros Range occasionally emerge into the towns of New Sotosa, sometimes to trade and sometimes with less friendly intentions.		The [[kobold\|kobolds]] who live deep within the Zakros Range occasionally emerge into the towns of New Sotosa, sometimes to trade and sometimes with less friendly intentions.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

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History

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	== History ==		== History ==
	During the reign for the Viridian monarch [[Avus Salonius IV\|Avus IV]], also known as the Sun King, Viridian legions were sent far and wide. First among Avus's goals was the incorporation of the cities of [[Dalbanu]] into his empire, bringing both the northern and eastern coasts of the Chaska Sea under Viridian control. Through continuous military campaigns lasting from {{Year\|6355}} to his death in {{Year\|6402}}, Avus was able to accomplish ~~precisely~~ this objective.		During the reign for the Viridian monarch [[Avus Salonius IV\|Avus IV]], also known as the Sun King, Viridian legions were sent far and wide. First among Avus's goals was the incorporation of the cities of [[Dalbanu]] into his empire, bringing both the northern and eastern coasts of the Chaska Sea under Viridian control. Through continuous military campaigns lasting from {{Year\|6355}} to his death in {{Year\|6402}}, Avus was able to accomplish this objective.

	These new additions to the empire were never stable or well-incorporated, however. The logistics of maintaining over half of the Viridian military so many hundreds of miles from [[Ilirnas]] proved impossible to resolve, not helped by an unfriendly populace. The people of Dalbanu greatly resented the distant new rulers imposed upon them, and had begun to organize unified councils to resist better than their disparate city armies had been able to. By {{Year\|6410}}, the situation had become obvious to Viridia. Queen [[Vita Salonius\|Vita]], Avus's daughter and successor, ordered the withdrawal of the legions to the border of Viridia before her father's campaigns.		These new additions to the empire were never stable or well-incorporated, however. The logistics of maintaining over half of the Viridian military so many hundreds of miles from [[Ilirnas]] proved impossible to resolve, not helped by an unfriendly populace. The people of Dalbanu greatly resented the distant new rulers imposed upon them, and had begun to organize unified councils to resist better than their disparate city armies had been able to. By {{Year\|6410}}, the situation had become obvious to Viridia. Queen [[Vita Salonius\|Vita]], Avus's daughter and successor, ordered the withdrawal of the legions to the border of Viridia before her father's campaigns.
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	One legion remained behind, however. The Third Expeditionary Legion had pushed past Dalbanu lands, into the sparsely populated hills north of the Arrajan Wilds. When the orders came to return home, the legion refused. They had already accomplished so much, their commanders argued, buildings towns and fortresses and subduing magical creatures. To leave, they said, would be to abandon the Viridians who had already settled there. And so the Legion stayed, naming their territory New Sotosa.		One legion remained behind, however. The Third Expeditionary Legion had pushed past Dalbanu lands, into the sparsely populated hills north of the Arrajan Wilds. When the orders came to return home, the legion refused. They had already accomplished so much, their commanders argued, buildings towns and fortresses and subduing magical creatures. To leave, they said, would be to abandon the Viridians who had already settled there. And so the Legion stayed, naming their territory New Sotosa.

	The Legion continues to maintain that they are Viridian soldiers and citizens, merely temporarily removed from the empire. They profess a willingness to rejoin the Dominion, as long as Viridia welcomes them back and recognizes their contributions over the centuries. It is well understood by both Sotosan and Viridian leadership, however, that this is unlikely to ever happen - Viridia's long, slow decline has made it improbable they will ever have the strength to reunite their former territories, especially not one so far removed.		The Legion continues to maintain that they are Viridian soldiers and citizens, merely temporarily removed from the empire. They profess a willingness to rejoin the Dominion, as long as Viridia welcomes them back and recognizes their contributions over the centuries. It is well understood by both Sotosan and Viridian leadership, however, that this is unlikely to ever happen - Viridia's long, slow decline has made it improbable they will ever have the strength to reunite their former territories, especially not one so far removed.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

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	\|demonym = Sotosanite		\|demonym = Sotosanite
	\|adjective = Sotosan		\|adjective = Sotosan
	\|languages = [[Thadrian]], [[Common]], [[~~Ishtaran~~]], [[Telan]]		\|languages = [[Thadrian]], [[Common]], [[Dalbar]], [[Telan]]
	\|religions = [[Chaskan pantheon]], especially [[Harinna]], [[Mithrai]], [[Nisaba]], and [[Tarhunz]]; [[Koroibos]]		\|religions = [[Chaskan pantheon]], especially [[Harinna]], [[Mithrai]], [[Nisaba]], and [[Tarhunz]]; [[Koroibos]]
	}}		}}
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	== History ==		== History ==
	During the reign for the Viridian monarch [[Avus Salonius IV\|Avus IV]], also known as the Sun King, Viridian legions were sent far and wide. First among Avus's goals was the incorporation of the cities of [[~~Ishtar~~]] into his empire, bringing both the northern and eastern coasts of the Chaska Sea under Viridian control. Through continuous military campaigns lasting from {{Year\|6355}} to his death in {{Year\|6402}}, Avus was able to accomplish precisely this objective.		During the reign for the Viridian monarch [[Avus Salonius IV\|Avus IV]], also known as the Sun King, Viridian legions were sent far and wide. First among Avus's goals was the incorporation of the cities of [[Dalbanu]] into his empire, bringing both the northern and eastern coasts of the Chaska Sea under Viridian control. Through continuous military campaigns lasting from {{Year\|6355}} to his death in {{Year\|6402}}, Avus was able to accomplish precisely this objective.

	These new additions to the empire were never stable or well-incorporated, however. The logistics of maintaining over half of the Viridian military so many hundreds of miles from [[Ilirnas]] proved impossible to resolve, not helped by an unfriendly populace. The people of ~~Ishtar~~ greatly resented the distant new rulers imposed upon them, and had begun to organize unified councils to resist better than their disparate city armies had been able to. By {{Year\|6410}}, the situation had become obvious to Viridia. Queen [[Vita Salonius\|Vita]], Avus's daughter and successor, ordered the withdrawal of the legions to the border of Viridia before her father's campaigns.		These new additions to the empire were never stable or well-incorporated, however. The logistics of maintaining over half of the Viridian military so many hundreds of miles from [[Ilirnas]] proved impossible to resolve, not helped by an unfriendly populace. The people of Dalbanu greatly resented the distant new rulers imposed upon them, and had begun to organize unified councils to resist better than their disparate city armies had been able to. By {{Year\|6410}}, the situation had become obvious to Viridia. Queen [[Vita Salonius\|Vita]], Avus's daughter and successor, ordered the withdrawal of the legions to the border of Viridia before her father's campaigns.

	One legion remained behind, however. The Third Expeditionary Legion had pushed past ~~Ishtaran~~ lands, into the sparsely populated hills north of the Arrajan Wilds. When the orders came to return home, the legion refused. They had already accomplished so much, their commanders argued, buildings towns and fortresses and subduing magical creatures. To leave, they said, would be to abandon the Viridians who had already settled there. And so the Legion stayed, naming their territory New Sotosa.		One legion remained behind, however. The Third Expeditionary Legion had pushed past Dalbanu lands, into the sparsely populated hills north of the Arrajan Wilds. When the orders came to return home, the legion refused. They had already accomplished so much, their commanders argued, buildings towns and fortresses and subduing magical creatures. To leave, they said, would be to abandon the Viridians who had already settled there. And so the Legion stayed, naming their territory New Sotosa.

	The Legion continues to maintain that they are Viridian soldiers and citizens, merely temporarily removed from the empire. They profess a willingness to rejoin the Dominion, as long as Viridia welcomes them back and recognizes their contributions over the centuries. It is well understood by both Sotosan and Viridian leadership, however, that this is unlikely to ever happen - Viridia's long, slow decline has made it improbable they will ever have the strength to reunite their former territories, especially not one so far removed.		The Legion continues to maintain that they are Viridian soldiers and citizens, merely temporarily removed from the empire. They profess a willingness to rejoin the Dominion, as long as Viridia welcomes them back and recognizes their contributions over the centuries. It is well understood by both Sotosan and Viridian leadership, however, that this is unlikely to ever happen - Viridia's long, slow decline has made it improbable they will ever have the strength to reunite their former territories, especially not one so far removed.
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	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===
	[[Thadrian]], [[~~Ishtaran~~]], [[Telan]], [[Common]], and racial languages are all widely spoken in New Sotosa. It is typical that inhabitants of the region are fluent in at least two languages, but knowledge of more is not unusual.		[[Thadrian]], [[Dalbar]], [[Telan]], [[Common]], and racial languages are all widely spoken in New Sotosa. It is typical that inhabitants of the region are fluent in at least two languages, but knowledge of more is not unusual.

	=== Magic ===		=== Magic ===
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	== Economy ==		== Economy ==
	The Legion supports itself by levying taxes on the citizens of New Sotosa. These generally do not take the form of money but rather food, resources, and labor. Sotosan merchants regularly trade with the ~~Ishtaran~~ cities to the west and the Wildlanders to the south.		The Legion supports itself by levying taxes on the citizens of New Sotosa. These generally do not take the form of money but rather food, resources, and labor. Sotosan merchants regularly trade with the Dalbanu cities to the west and the Wildlanders to the south.

	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
	New Sotosa and the nearby cities in ~~Ishtar~~ maintain cordial relations with each other, though the Sotosan leadership still views ~~Ishtar~~ as rightful Viridian territory.{{CitiesNewSotosa}}		New Sotosa and the nearby cities in Dalbanu maintain cordial relations with each other, though the Sotosan leadership still views Dalbanu as rightful Viridian territory.

			{{CitiesNewSotosa}}

	[[Category:Nations]]		[[Category:Nations]]
	[[Category:New Sotosa]]		[[Category:New Sotosa]]
	[[Category:Eastern Chaska]]		[[Category:Eastern Chaska]]

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	A high proportion of Sotosans are born with innate magical abilities, owing to their descent from Viridian war-mages.		A high proportion of Sotosans are born with innate magical abilities, owing to their descent from Viridian war-mages.

	Though necromancer cults have long had a small presence in the area, more recently they have grown far stronger and more bold. Undead have begun rising in significant numbers across the region, very obviously the work of the cultists. For the last decade the Legion has spent much time and effort in hunting and neutralizing these groups, but without great success so far.		Though [[necromancy\|necromancer]] cults have long had a small presence in the area, more recently they have grown far stronger and more bold. Undead have begun rising in significant numbers across the region, very obviously the work of the cultists. For the last decade the Legion has spent much time and effort in hunting and neutralizing these groups, but without great success so far.

	=== Architecture and urbanization ===		=== Architecture and urbanization ===

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	The inhabitants of New Sotosa are descended from two distinct populations: the legionaries and their auxiliaries, and those that were already living in the area prior to Viridian arrival. Though the two groups have mixed to a large degree in the ensuing centuries, many Sotosans still claim a proud heritage - some as the original inhabitants of the hills and forests, and others as the children of those strong enough to become legionaries.		The inhabitants of New Sotosa are descended from two distinct populations: the legionaries and their auxiliaries, and those that were already living in the area prior to Viridian arrival. Though the two groups have mixed to a large degree in the ensuing centuries, many Sotosans still claim a proud heritage - some as the original inhabitants of the hills and forests, and others as the children of those strong enough to become legionaries.

	[[Human\|Humans]], [[orc\|orcs]], half-orcs, ratfolk, [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, and [[goblin\|goblins]] are all common in New Sotosa. They are joined by a smaller populations of [[gnoll\|gnolls]] who migrated south from the [[Urra Highlands]] decades ago.		[[Human\|Humans]], [[orc\|orcs]], half-orcs, [[ratfolk]], [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, and [[goblin\|goblins]] are all common in New Sotosa. They are joined by a smaller populations of [[gnoll\|gnolls]] who migrated south from the [[Urra Highlands]] decades ago.

	The kobolds who live deep within the Zakros Range occasionally emerge into the towns of New Sotosa, sometimes to trade and sometimes with less friendly intentions.		The kobolds who live deep within the Zakros Range occasionally emerge into the towns of New Sotosa, sometimes to trade and sometimes with less friendly intentions.

Gronk at 20:59, 22 September 2024

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	During the reign for the Viridian monarch [[Avus Salonius IV\|Avus IV]], also known as the Sun King, Viridian legions were sent far and wide. First among Avus's goals was the incorporation of the cities of [[Ishtar]] into his empire, bringing both the northern and eastern coasts of the Chaska Sea under Viridian control. Through continuous military campaigns lasting from {{Year\|6355}} to his death in {{Year\|6402}}, Avus was able to accomplish precisely this objective.		During the reign for the Viridian monarch [[Avus Salonius IV\|Avus IV]], also known as the Sun King, Viridian legions were sent far and wide. First among Avus's goals was the incorporation of the cities of [[Ishtar]] into his empire, bringing both the northern and eastern coasts of the Chaska Sea under Viridian control. Through continuous military campaigns lasting from {{Year\|6355}} to his death in {{Year\|6402}}, Avus was able to accomplish precisely this objective.

	These new additions to the empire were never stable or well-incorporated, however. The logistics of maintaining over half of the Viridian military ~~thousands~~ of miles from [[Ilirnas]] proved impossible to resolve, not helped by an unfriendly populace. The people of Ishtar greatly resented the distant new rulers imposed upon them, and had begun to organize unified councils to resist better than their disparate city armies had been able to. By {{Year\|6410}}, the situation had become obvious to Viridia. Queen [[Vita Salonius\|Vita]], Avus's daughter and successor, ordered the withdrawal of the legions to the border of Viridia before her father's campaigns.		These new additions to the empire were never stable or well-incorporated, however. The logistics of maintaining over half of the Viridian military so many hundreds of miles from [[Ilirnas]] proved impossible to resolve, not helped by an unfriendly populace. The people of Ishtar greatly resented the distant new rulers imposed upon them, and had begun to organize unified councils to resist better than their disparate city armies had been able to. By {{Year\|6410}}, the situation had become obvious to Viridia. Queen [[Vita Salonius\|Vita]], Avus's daughter and successor, ordered the withdrawal of the legions to the border of Viridia before her father's campaigns.

	One legion remained behind, however. The Third Expeditionary Legion had pushed past Ishtaran lands, into the sparsely populated hills north of the Arrajan Wilds. When the orders came to return home, the legion refused. They had already accomplished so much, their commanders argued, buildings towns and fortresses and subduing magical creatures. To leave, they said, would be to abandon the Viridians who had already settled there. And so the Legion stayed, naming their territory New Sotosa.		One legion remained behind, however. The Third Expeditionary Legion had pushed past Ishtaran lands, into the sparsely populated hills north of the Arrajan Wilds. When the orders came to return home, the legion refused. They had already accomplished so much, their commanders argued, buildings towns and fortresses and subduing magical creatures. To leave, they said, would be to abandon the Viridians who had already settled there. And so the Legion stayed, naming their territory New Sotosa.

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	The inhabitants of New Sotosa are descended from two distinct populations: the legionaries and their auxiliaries, and those that were already living in the area prior to Viridian arrival. Though the two groups have mixed to a large degree in the ensuing centuries, many Sotosans still claim a proud heritage - some as the original inhabitants of the hills and forests, and others as the children of those strong enough to become legionaries.		The inhabitants of New Sotosa are descended from two distinct populations: the legionaries and their auxiliaries, and those that were already living in the area prior to Viridian arrival. Though the two groups have mixed to a large degree in the ensuing centuries, many Sotosans still claim a proud heritage - some as the original inhabitants of the hills and forests, and others as the children of those strong enough to become legionaries.

	[[Human\|Humans]], [[orc\|orcs]], half-orcs, ratfolk, [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, and goblins are all common in New Sotosa. They are joined by a smaller populations of [[gnoll\|gnolls]] who migrated south from the [[Urra Highlands]] decades ago.		[[Human\|Humans]], [[orc\|orcs]], half-orcs, ratfolk, [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, and [[goblin\|goblins]] are all common in New Sotosa. They are joined by a smaller populations of [[gnoll\|gnolls]] who migrated south from the [[Urra Highlands]] decades ago.

	The kobolds who live deep within the Zakros Range occasionally emerge into the towns of New Sotosa, sometimes to trade and sometimes with less friendly intentions.		The kobolds who live deep within the Zakros Range occasionally emerge into the towns of New Sotosa, sometimes to trade and sometimes with less friendly intentions.

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	New Sotosa is located in the foothills of the southern [[Zakros Range]], almost nestled against the mountains. The region is somewhat dry and arid, though seasonal snowmelt from the mountains provides enough water for agriculture. New Sotosa is broadly similar climatically to the [[Arrajan Wilds]], though with slightly cooler temperatures.		New Sotosa is located in the foothills of the southern [[Zakros Range]], almost nestled against the mountains. The region is somewhat dry and arid, though seasonal snowmelt from the mountains provides enough water for agriculture. New Sotosa is broadly similar climatically to the [[Arrajan Wilds]], though with slightly cooler temperatures.

	Much of New Sotosa is covered by forests. When the [[Third Expeditionary Legion]] first arrived in the area, some soldiers thought it looked vaguely similar to the lands around their homes in [[Thadria\|Thadria's]] [[Sotosa Woods]] - though the resemblance is only surface level, the name has stuck.		Much of New Sotosa is covered by forests. When the [[Third Expeditionary Legion]] first arrived in the area, some soldiers thought it looked vaguely similar to the lands around their homes in [[Thadria\|Thadria's]] [[Sotosa Woods]] - though the resemblance is only surface level, the name has stuck.

	~~The magical and powerful dragon horse is a creature found in New Sotosa and few other places. Highly intelligent and morally driven, these horses sometimes aid Sotosans if their motives are good.~~

	Zomoks, a strange kind of plant dragon, dwell in the forests of New Sotosa. Unlike most other dragons, zomoks are not particularly predisposed to any belief or motivation, instead preferring to be left to their woodland dens. Nonetheless, they are generally avoided in New Sotosa lest their grounds are inadvertently encroached upon.

	== History ==		== History ==

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	The inhabitants of New Sotosa are descended from two distinct populations: the legionaries and their auxiliaries, and those that were already living in the area prior to Viridian arrival. Though the two groups have mixed to a large degree in the ensuing centuries, many Sotosans still claim a proud heritage - some as the original inhabitants of the hills and forests, and others as the children of those strong enough to become legionaries.		The inhabitants of New Sotosa are descended from two distinct populations: the legionaries and their auxiliaries, and those that were already living in the area prior to Viridian arrival. Though the two groups have mixed to a large degree in the ensuing centuries, many Sotosans still claim a proud heritage - some as the original inhabitants of the hills and forests, and others as the children of those strong enough to become legionaries.

	Humans, orcs, half-orcs, ratfolk, [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, and goblins are all common in New Sotosa. They are joined by a smaller populations of gnolls who migrated south from the [[Urra Highlands]] decades ago.		[[Human\|Humans]], [[orc\|orcs]], half-orcs, ratfolk, [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, and goblins are all common in New Sotosa. They are joined by a smaller populations of [[gnoll\|gnolls]] who migrated south from the [[Urra Highlands]] decades ago.

	The kobolds who live deep within the Zakros Range occasionally emerge into the towns of New Sotosa, sometimes to trade and sometimes with less friendly intentions.		The kobolds who live deep within the Zakros Range occasionally emerge into the towns of New Sotosa, sometimes to trade and sometimes with less friendly intentions.

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	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
	The people of New Sotosa primarily worship the gods of the [[Chaskan pantheon]]. [[Harinna]], [[Mithrai]], [[Tarhunz]], and the Mithraian saint [[Koroibos]] are quite popular, in large part due to the number of devotees to these gods within the legions. [[Tharrus]] is also widely worshiped by dwarven Sotosans. The church of [[Nisaba]] has a large following in New Sotosa as well, with a grand temple in [[Ravendel]].		The people of New Sotosa primarily worship the gods of the [[Chaskan pantheon]]. [[Harinna]], [[Mithrai]], [[Tarhunz]], and the Mithraian [[saint]] [[Koroibos]] are quite popular, in large part due to the number of devotees to these gods within the legions. [[Tharrus]] is also widely worshiped by dwarven Sotosans. The church of [[Nisaba]] has a large following in New Sotosa as well, with a grand temple in [[Ravendel]].

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