Sun Refuge - Revision history

Gronk at 01:27, 10 July 2024

2024-07-10T01:27:21Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:27, 10 July 2024
Line 80:		Line 80:

	=== Education ===		=== Education ===
	The Refuge provides education for all its inhabitants. Religious matters are of central importance to schooling in the Refuge, though students also learn about more mundane and practical subjects as well. Education is free for all children living in the Refuge, and also available to new arrivals who wish to learn more. Literacy rates in the Refuge are very high. The clergy of Harinna also maintain a small publishing operation, where they produce copies of her holy text.		The Refuge provides education for all its inhabitants. Religious matters are of central importance to schooling in the Refuge, though students also learn about more mundane and practical subjects as well. Education is free for all children living in the Refuge, and also available to new arrivals who wish to learn more. Literacy rates in the Refuge are very high. The clergy of Harinna also maintain a small publishing operation, where they produce copies of her [[The Book of Justice\|holy text]].

	The clothing worn by those living on the Refuge varies, mostly depending on an individual’s culture of origin. Generally, however, most clothes are made of red and gold fabric and adorned with symbolism representing their faith. Glass or crystal brooches of Harinna's holy symbol are particularly common.		The clothing worn by those living on the Refuge varies, mostly depending on an individual’s culture of origin. Generally, however, most clothes are made of red and gold fabric and adorned with symbolism representing their faith. Glass or crystal brooches of Harinna's holy symbol are particularly common.

Gronk at 19:43, 7 January 2024

2024-01-07T19:43:49Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:43, 7 January 2024
Line 72:		Line 72:

	=== Travel ===		=== Travel ===
	All travel to and from the Refuge is done by sea. Land routes would necessarily pass through Tarkuus, and are therefore highly ill advised. The Refuge no longer has functional teleportation - it did at one point in its history, but a raid from Tarkuus destroyed the [[Anchor ~~Site~~\|~~Tempest Hall~~]] that made it possible.		All travel to and from the Refuge is done by sea. Land routes would necessarily pass through Tarkuus, and are therefore highly ill advised. The Refuge no longer has functional teleportation - it did at one point in its history, but a raid from Tarkuus destroyed the [[Anchor site\|tempest hall]] that made it possible.

	While most of those born on the islands of the Refuge are inducted into the ranks of Harinna's devotees, the Refuge also welcomes clerics, paladins, and warpriests from elsewhere who wish to assist the Refuge’s mission. Nearly all who join are devout worshipers of Harinna, though a rare few others (in particular, followers of [[Shai]]) have immigrated to the Refuge as well. All new arrivals are carefully vetted to ensure they are committed to the aims of the Refuge.		While most of those born on the islands of the Refuge are inducted into the ranks of Harinna's devotees, the Refuge also welcomes clerics, paladins, and warpriests from elsewhere who wish to assist the Refuge’s mission. Nearly all who join are devout worshipers of Harinna, though a rare few others (in particular, followers of [[Shai]]) have immigrated to the Refuge as well. All new arrivals are carefully vetted to ensure they are committed to the aims of the Refuge.

Gronk at 03:18, 1 January 2024

2024-01-01T03:18:47Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:18, 1 January 2024
Line 30:		Line 30:

	=== Founding of the Refuge ===		=== Founding of the Refuge ===
	In {{Year\|5925}} the Sun Refuge was founded by a collection of Harinna's followers calling themselves the [[Sun Blades]]. This group was formed by a small, schismatic group of paladins, originally hailing from the [[Ersas ~~City States~~]], who traveled through [[Hellea]], [[Thadria]], and the [[Chaska Sea\|Chaskan]] states for years gathering more faithful followers and resources. Driven by a belief that the mainline church of Harinna was too complacent in allowing evil to exist in the world, they set out to combat what they saw as the unholy scourge of Tarkuus. After their initial landing on Madisa and their destruction of the few undead around, they rapidly set to work building what would later become Harinna's Hold.		In {{Year\|5925}} the Sun Refuge was founded by a collection of Harinna's followers calling themselves the [[Sun Blades]]. This group was formed by a small, schismatic group of paladins, originally hailing from the [[Ersas city-states]], who traveled through [[Hellea]], [[Thadria]], and the [[Chaska Sea\|Chaskan]] states for years gathering more faithful followers and resources. Driven by a belief that the mainline church of Harinna was too complacent in allowing evil to exist in the world, they set out to combat what they saw as the unholy scourge of Tarkuus. After their initial landing on Madisa and their destruction of the few undead around, they rapidly set to work building what would later become Harinna's Hold.

	By {{Year\|5937}} the Refuge had completed the still-used small fortifications on the coast. Tarkuus took notice of their new neighbors, and sent a delegation to begin diplomatic relations. Predictably, they did not return. Tarkuus began its policy of sending small patrols along the border but otherwise ignoring the holy order.		By {{Year\|5937}} the Refuge had completed the still-used small fortifications on the coast. Tarkuus took notice of their new neighbors, and sent a delegation to begin diplomatic relations. Predictably, they did not return. Tarkuus began its policy of sending small patrols along the border but otherwise ignoring the holy order.

Gronk: /* Relations */

2023-11-29T07:43:41Z

Relations

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:43, 29 November 2023
Line 95:		Line 95:
	The pirate crews of the [[Blacksand League]] mostly view the Refuge positively, and refrain from attacking any ships flying the colors of the goddess. In return, they enjoy safe harbor and promises of peace at Madisa, which can be useful to avoid engaging those trying to bring them to justice.		The pirate crews of the [[Blacksand League]] mostly view the Refuge positively, and refrain from attacking any ships flying the colors of the goddess. In return, they enjoy safe harbor and promises of peace at Madisa, which can be useful to avoid engaging those trying to bring them to justice.

	Tarkuus and the Refuge exist in something of a cold war - however, ~~it’s~~ a war only one side is dedicated to fighting. Harinna's followers do not pose any real threat to Tarkuus, and are only an annoyance to the western part of the Skeleton Coast. If any desire arose, the forces of Tarkuus are confident they could easily overrun the islands. However, Tarkuus recognizes that doing so would endanger their peaceful ties elsewhere, and invite meddling in their lands ~~they wish to avoid~~. Tarkuus only puts up a token resistance to the holy order, allowing the Refuge's expeditions to enter a small section of its territory to give them a sense of victory. Disposable patrols are sent to the border, more to keep an eye on things than to actually serve as guards.		Tarkuus and the Refuge exist in something of a cold war - however, it is a war only one side is dedicated to fighting. Harinna's followers do not pose any real threat to Tarkuus and are only an annoyance to the undead garrisons on the western part of the Skeleton Coast. If any desire arose, the forces of Tarkuus are confident they could easily overrun the islands. However, Tarkuus recognizes that doing so would endanger their peaceful ties elsewhere and invite otherwise avoidable meddling in their lands. Tarkuus only puts up a token resistance to the holy order, allowing the Refuge's expeditions to enter a small section of its territory to give them a sense of victory. Disposable patrols are sent to the border, more to keep an eye on things than to actually serve as guards.

	{{CitiesSunRefuge}}		{{CitiesSunRefuge}}

Gronk at 23:42, 14 August 2023

2023-08-14T23:42:27Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:42, 14 August 2023
Line 37:		Line 37:

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	Harinna's faithful come from highly diverse backgrounds, and hail from all across the world. Though humans ~~hold~~ the ~~slight edge in number~~, ~~elves, half elves, and~~ other races are ~~all~~ common.		Harinna's faithful come from highly diverse backgrounds and hail from all across the world. Though humans account for a plurality of the nation's population, many other races are common as well.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

Gronk at 20:40, 21 July 2023

2023-07-21T20:40:16Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:40, 21 July 2023
Line 34:		Line 34:
	By {{Year\|5937}} the Refuge had completed the still-used small fortifications on the coast. Tarkuus took notice of their new neighbors, and sent a delegation to begin diplomatic relations. Predictably, they did not return. Tarkuus began its policy of sending small patrols along the border but otherwise ignoring the holy order.		By {{Year\|5937}} the Refuge had completed the still-used small fortifications on the coast. Tarkuus took notice of their new neighbors, and sent a delegation to begin diplomatic relations. Predictably, they did not return. Tarkuus began its policy of sending small patrols along the border but otherwise ignoring the holy order.

	The Tarkuusan giant earthworks and castle at [[Broken ~~Scimitar~~]] were built in {{Year\|6408}}; an attack by the Refuge soon after was repulsed. From then on, Harinna's followers have pushed deeper into Tarkuus occasionally, but have never been able to maintain control. Tarkuus continues to effectively ignore the holy order, seeing it as a small nuisance not worth dealing with.		The Tarkuusan giant earthworks and castle at [[Broken Sword]] were built in {{Year\|6408}}; an attack by the Refuge soon after was repulsed. From then on, Harinna's followers have pushed deeper into Tarkuus occasionally, but have never been able to maintain control. Tarkuus continues to effectively ignore the holy order, seeing it as a small nuisance not worth dealing with.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

Gronk at 18:49, 16 January 2023

2023-01-16T18:49:30Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:49, 16 January 2023
Line 42:		Line 42:

	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
	The Sun Refuge has a unique culture as a melting pot of Harinna's followers from around the world. Their worship and dedication to their goddess ties them together, and religious life is of central importance. ~~Harinnais~~ of course the primary deity worshiped, with a massive temple in her honor, though some others are respected and venerated in smaller ways, sometimes with personal shrines - this is not a particularly common practice, however, as ~~only~~ the ~~most zealous~~ of ~~Harinna's followers travel~~ to ~~the Refuge~~. Day to day life is structured around religious calendars, though most inhabitants also maintain at least some cultural practices from their homelands.		The Sun Refuge has a unique culture as a melting pot of Harinna's followers from around the world. Their worship and dedication to their goddess ties them together, and religious life is of central importance. They recognize all aspects of Harinna across pantheons, seeing them all as equally legitimate depictions of the same goddess. Worship of other deities is marginal and is largely limited to praying at small, private household shrines.. Day to day life is structured around religious calendars, though most inhabitants also maintain at least some cultural practices from their homelands.

	~~=== Traditions ===~~
	~~The holy days of Harinna are of central importance in the Refuge~~.

	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===
Line 75:		Line 72:

	=== Travel ===		=== Travel ===
	All travel to and from the Refuge is done by sea. Land routes would necessarily pass through Tarkuus, and are therefore highly ill advised. The Refuge no longer has functional teleportation - it did at one point in its history, but a raid from Tarkuus destroyed the ~~anchor point~~ that made it possible.		All travel to and from the Refuge is done by sea. Land routes would necessarily pass through Tarkuus, and are therefore highly ill advised. The Refuge no longer has functional teleportation - it did at one point in its history, but a raid from Tarkuus destroyed the [[Anchor Site\|Tempest Hall]] that made it possible.

	While most of those born on the islands of the Refuge are inducted into the ranks of Harinna's devotees, the Refuge also welcomes clerics, paladins, and warpriests from elsewhere who wish to assist the Refuge’s mission. Nearly all who join are devout worshipers of Harinna, though a rare few others (in particular, followers of [[Shai]]) have immigrated to the Refuge as well. All new arrivals are carefully vetted to ensure they are committed to the aims of the Refuge.		While most of those born on the islands of the Refuge are inducted into the ranks of Harinna's devotees, the Refuge also welcomes clerics, paladins, and warpriests from elsewhere who wish to assist the Refuge’s mission. Nearly all who join are devout worshipers of Harinna, though a rare few others (in particular, followers of [[Shai]]) have immigrated to the Refuge as well. All new arrivals are carefully vetted to ensure they are committed to the aims of the Refuge.

Gronk at 18:45, 16 January 2023

2023-01-16T18:45:49Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:45, 16 January 2023
Line 30:		Line 30:

	=== Founding of the Refuge ===		=== Founding of the Refuge ===
	In {{Year\|5925}} the Sun Refuge was founded by a collection of Harinna's followers calling themselves the [[Sun Blades]]. This group was formed by a small group of paladins, originally hailing from the [[Ersas City States]], who traveled through [[Hellea]], [[Thadria]], and the [[Chaska Sea\|Chaskan]] states for years gathering more faithful followers and resources to combat what they saw as the unholy scourge of Tarkuus. After their initial landing on Madisa and destruction of the few undead around, they rapidly set to work building what would later become Harinna's Hold.		In {{Year\|5925}} the Sun Refuge was founded by a collection of Harinna's followers calling themselves the [[Sun Blades]]. This group was formed by a small, schismatic group of paladins, originally hailing from the [[Ersas City States]], who traveled through [[Hellea]], [[Thadria]], and the [[Chaska Sea\|Chaskan]] states for years gathering more faithful followers and resources. Driven by a belief that the mainline church of Harinna was too complacent in allowing evil to exist in the world, they set out to combat what they saw as the unholy scourge of Tarkuus. After their initial landing on Madisa and their destruction of the few undead around, they rapidly set to work building what would later become Harinna's Hold.

	By {{Year\|~~5607~~}} the Refuge had completed the still-used small fortifications on the coast. Tarkuus took notice of their new neighbors, and sent a delegation to begin diplomatic relations. Predictably, they did not return. Tarkuus began its policy of sending small patrols along the border but otherwise ignoring the holy order.		By {{Year\|5937}} the Refuge had completed the still-used small fortifications on the coast. Tarkuus took notice of their new neighbors, and sent a delegation to begin diplomatic relations. Predictably, they did not return. Tarkuus began its policy of sending small patrols along the border but otherwise ignoring the holy order.

	The Tarkuusan giant earthworks and castle at [[Broken Scimitar]] were built in {{Year\|~~6108~~}}; an attack by the Refuge soon after was repulsed. From ~~here~~ on, Harinna's followers pushed deeper into Tarkuus occasionally, but ~~were unable~~ to maintain control. ~~Continuing to present,~~ Tarkuus continues to effectively ignore the holy order, seeing it as a small nuisance not worth dealing with.		The Tarkuusan giant earthworks and castle at [[Broken Scimitar]] were built in {{Year\|6408}}; an attack by the Refuge soon after was repulsed. From then on, Harinna's followers have pushed deeper into Tarkuus occasionally, but have never been able to maintain control. Tarkuus continues to effectively ignore the holy order, seeing it as a small nuisance not worth dealing with.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

Gronk at 18:42, 16 January 2023

2023-01-16T18:42:29Z

Show changes

Gronk: Gronk moved page Dawnflower Refuge to Sun Refuge without leaving a redirect

2023-01-16T17:23:05Z

Gronk moved page Dawnflower Refuge to Sun Refuge without leaving a redirect

← Older revision	Revision as of 17:23, 16 January 2023
(No difference)