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Treijim: /* Benevis */

2021-06-05T05:06:04Z

Benevis

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	'''Moon Stones''' ~ 2400BD		'''Moon Stones''' ~ 2400BD

	The moon stones are the largest stone henges built by ~~the~~ ancient ~~Umberians who at that time dwelt~~ in ~~Umbener~~. The site consists of dozens of 30 ton prismic stones in concentric rings. The central stone is twice as large as most of the others, and how the ~~ancient Umberians~~ carved, transported, and erected it is a mystery. The stones have carvings in their inner faces of animals known and unknown. Though their specific purpose is not known, it is believed that they held some significance to ancient followers of Leisatru, acting as some sort of astronomical measuring site, a ritual site, or a place of healing or worship. Indeed, the name "Moon Stones" is a modern guess; its original name is unknown.		The moon stones are the largest stone henges built by an unknown ancient people in Nor. The site consists of dozens of 30 ton prismic stones in concentric rings. The central stone is twice as large as most of the others, and how the creators carved, transported, and erected it is a mystery. The stones have carvings in their inner faces of animals known and unknown. Though their specific purpose is not known, it is believed that they held some significance to ancient followers of Leisatru, acting as some sort of astronomical measuring site, a ritual site, or a place of healing or worship. Indeed, the name "Moon Stones" is a modern guess; its original name is unknown.

Treijim: /* Oolu */

2021-03-22T16:54:17Z

Oolu

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	'''Gardens of Akefa''' ~ 1400BD - 550BD/0BD		'''Gardens of Akefa''' ~ 1400BD - 550BD/0BD

	The Gardens of Akefa are a legendary construction, a mighty garden-palace supposedly near a lost ancient city. No concrete evidence of it ever existing has been found, though several potential ruined locations have been suggested as the site. ~~Thought~~ to have been destroyed during the Darkness at the very latest, though it could have also been destroyed by the Mintar Empire along with the Mausoleum of Esravan for the same reasons.		The Gardens of Akefa are a legendary construction is a mighty garden-palace supposedly near a lost ancient city. No concrete evidence of it ever existing has been found, though several potential ruined locations have been suggested as the site. It is thought to have been destroyed during the Darkness at the very latest, though it could have also been destroyed by the Mintar Empire along with the Mausoleum of Esravan for the same reasons.


	'''Mausoleum of Esravan''' ~ 750BD - 550BD		'''Mausoleum of Esravan''' ~ 750BD - 550BD

	This towering tomb to Esravan, one of the most redeemed kings of the Kayen Kingdom at the time, was destroyed by the Minter Empire around 550BD, as they borrowed the fine stonework to create their own structures for their own religion, and didn't want such traces of the Kayen Kingdom around. The destruction of the mausoleum, and possibly the Gardens of Akefa as well, are one of the first catalysts of the those on opposite sides of the Bay of Lions despising one another. These feelings linger even today, where one side always tries to dominate the other side. Despite being unified under one empire, the culture in [[Oolu]] is still very much divided.		This towering tomb was build in dedication to Esravan, one of the most redeemed kings of the Kayen Kingdom at the time, and was destroyed by the Minter Empire around 550BD, as they borrowed the fine stonework to create their own structures for their own religion, and didn't want such traces of the Kayen Kingdom around. The destruction of the mausoleum, and possibly the Gardens of Akefa as well, are one of the first catalysts of the those on opposite sides of the Bay of Lions despising one another. These feelings linger even today, where one side always tries to dominate the other side. Despite being unified under one empire, the culture in [[Oolu]] is still very much divided.

Treijim at 13:00, 30 January 2021

2021-01-30T13:00:56Z

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Treijim: /* Raonare */

2021-01-29T07:25:50Z

Raonare

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	'''Arikal Temple''' ~ 450AL		'''Arikal Temple''' ~ 450AL

	The Arikal Temple is the largest rock-hewn temple in Had. Built by priest of the Hade Kingdom ~~near~~ the city of ~~Menzige~~, Arikal became the religious heart of surrounding peoples for centuries. Given the way the temple was constructed, it also served as a reservoir, granting people there a near-constant supply of water.		The Arikal Temple is the largest rock-hewn temple in Had. Built by priest of the [[Hade]] Kingdom in the city of Bembema, Arikal became the religious heart of surrounding peoples for centuries. Given the way the temple was constructed, it also served as a reservoir, granting people there a near-constant supply of water.

	=Suribia=		=Suribia=

Treijim: /* Hanjare */

2020-06-16T09:16:58Z

Hanjare

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	'''Usafi Giant''' ~ 300AL - 460AL		'''Usafi Giant''' ~ 300AL - 460AL

	This gigantic statue made by the Forade from metals left over by the Xilou Hoqomer lasted only until 460AL, when the Shcholi salvaged the valuable materials, removing all physical evidence that it ever existed. It was allegedly a statue of a great warrior king called Usafi and stood about 30 meters (100 feet). Some say it was actually salvaged by Admiral Manci from the fleet of Emperor Tonsaio of the [[Temanea_History#~~Hodasean_Empire~~\|Hodasean Empire]], as his people knew how to smelt it down and obtain the most pure resources from the process.		This gigantic statue made by the Forade from metals left over by the Xilou Hoqomer lasted only until 460AL, when the Shcholi salvaged the valuable materials, removing all physical evidence that it ever existed. It was allegedly a statue of a great warrior king called Usafi and stood about 30 meters (100 feet). Some say it was actually salvaged by Admiral Manci from the fleet of Emperor Tonsaio of the [[Temanea_History#Hodasean_Empire_2\|Hodasean Empire]], as his people knew how to smelt it down and obtain the most pure resources from the process.

	==Raonare==		==Raonare==

Treijim: /* Temanea */

2020-06-16T09:03:02Z

Temanea

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	'''Ladarean Wall''' ~ 800BD		'''Ladarean Wall''' ~ 800BD

	During the Black Wars with the Baturun people to the west, Gao Jhang of the [[Temanea_History#Ladarean_Kingdom\|Ladarean Kingdom]] constructed a great wall which cuts roughly north from the Blood Mountains to the Goldwater, and then east to the Bay of Teman. Despite several smaller walls existing in the past, this was the first one to completely cut off unauthorised access to the Teman area. ~~Despite~~ it ~~taking~~ decades to construct, the wall was so effective that it became the perfect front from which the Ladarean Kingdom could turn the tides of war and drive the Baturun out of the Yyele region, extending the Ladarean Kingdom's dominion and paving the way for new kingdoms further north.		During the Black Wars with the Baturun people to the west, Gao Jhang of the [[Temanea_History#Ladarean_Kingdom\|Ladarean Kingdom]] constructed a great wall which cuts roughly north from the Blood Mountains to the Goldwater, and then east to the Bay of Teman. Despite several smaller walls existing in the past, this was the first one to completely cut off unauthorised access to the Teman area. Although it took decades to construct, the wall was so effective that it became the perfect front from which the Ladarean Kingdom could turn the tides of war and drive the Baturun out of the Yyele region, extending the Ladarean Kingdom's dominion and paving the way for new kingdoms further north.

	The wall exists today, but sustained a lot of damage and repairs during the Thousand Wars period around 500BD, as well as during the conflict-laden end of the Suo Mi Empire around 100BD. In 200AL, the Dunian Empire began to invade again, ~~could~~ could still progress no further than the great Ladarean Wall, which was in enough of a good shape to still be useful. Despite this, the Dunian forces were so much larger and more intelligent than last time, and the conflict was a stalemate for centuries. Only the eruption of Dama Mang in 600AL shook the stalemate by being more detrimental to the Dunian side, as that was where most of the ash travelled. Launching themselves from behind the safety of the wall, the Temaneans started taking back their own land and forming new kingdoms along the way.		The wall exists today, but sustained a lot of damage and repairs during the Thousand Wars period around 500BD, as well as during the conflict-laden end of the Suo Mi Empire around 100BD. In 200AL, the Dunian Empire began to invade again, but could still progress no further than the great Ladarean Wall, which was in enough of a good shape to still be useful. Despite this, the Dunian forces were so much larger and more intelligent than last time, and the conflict was a stalemate for centuries. Only the eruption of Dama Mang in 600AL shook the stalemate by being more detrimental to the Dunian side, as that was where most of the ash travelled. Launching themselves from behind the safety of the wall, the Temaneans started taking back their own land and forming new kingdoms along the way.

Treijim: /* Benevis */

2020-06-15T20:49:08Z

Benevis

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	[[File:silverhall.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|The Silver Hall palace.]]		[[File:silverhall.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|The Silver Hall palace.]]

	Considered by many to be the highest achievement in human architecture, the Silver Hall of Duracia in the Vastin Kingdom is the product of 110 ~~yeras~~ of work under a master architect known as Oswin '''Preoland'''. So passionate was he about the palace's construction that he didn't die until 139 years of age, when the palace was declared to be complete. The palace also began the latest style in royal architecture, known as Silveric architecture after the palace itself. The palace's facade faces vast palace grounds, a lengthy stretch of pavers, fountains, and lawns. A red temple also sits on the palace grounds. The facade itself has nine doors, with a central door three times the size of the others. Above, there are large twin towers in the centre, and a pair of five-pointed towers at the corners. The palace extends backwards in a nave, much like a cathedral. An eastern wing extends out from the middle at this point, and there are large courtyard gardens between these two areas. A western wing extends in the opposite direction.		Considered by many to be the highest achievement in human architecture, the Silver Hall of Duracia in the Vastin Kingdom is the product of 110 years of work under a master architect known as Oswin '''Preoland'''. So passionate was he about the palace's construction that he didn't die until 139 years of age, when the palace was declared to be complete. The palace also began the latest style in royal architecture, known as Silveric architecture after the palace itself. The palace's facade faces vast palace grounds, a lengthy stretch of pavers, fountains, and lawns. A red temple also sits on the palace grounds. The facade itself has nine doors, with a central door three times the size of the others. Above, there are large twin towers in the centre, and a pair of five-pointed towers at the corners. The palace extends backwards in a nave, much like a cathedral. An eastern wing extends out from the middle at this point, and there are large courtyard gardens between these two areas. A western wing extends in the opposite direction.

	At the point where the wings meet the nave sits a large cylindrical upper chamber, heavily buttressed, with a spire reaching about 260 meters. The central chamber is a grand throne chamber, filled with ranks of statues that go up the walls all around the circular room. Portions of the walls are lined with silver, lending the palace its name. It is said that the silver here is enchanted to keep monsters away.		At the point where the wings meet the nave sits a large cylindrical upper chamber, heavily buttressed, with a spire reaching about 260 meters. The central chamber is a grand throne chamber, filled with ranks of statues that go up the walls all around the circular room. Portions of the walls are lined with silver, lending the palace its name. It is said that the silver here is enchanted to keep monsters away.

Treijim at 04:21, 15 June 2020

2020-06-15T04:21:47Z

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	[[File:silverhall.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|The Silver Hall palace.]]		[[File:silverhall.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|The Silver Hall palace.]]

	Considered by many to be the highest achievement in human architecture, the Silver Hall of Duracia in the Vastin Kingdom is the product of 110 yeras of work under a master architect known as Oswin Preoland. So passionate was he about the palace's construction that he didn't die until 139 years of age, when the palace was declared to be complete. The palace also began the latest style in royal architecture, known as Silveric architecture after the palace itself. The palace's facade faces vast palace grounds, a lengthy stretch of pavers, fountains, and lawns. A red temple also sits on the palace grounds. The facade itself has nine doors, with a central door three times the size of the others. Above, there are large twin towers in the centre, and a pair of five-pointed towers at the corners. The palace extends backwards in a nave, much like a cathedral. An eastern wing extends out from the middle at this point, and there are large courtyard gardens between these two areas. A western wing extends in the opposite direction.		Considered by many to be the highest achievement in human architecture, the Silver Hall of Duracia in the Vastin Kingdom is the product of 110 yeras of work under a master architect known as Oswin '''Preoland'''. So passionate was he about the palace's construction that he didn't die until 139 years of age, when the palace was declared to be complete. The palace also began the latest style in royal architecture, known as Silveric architecture after the palace itself. The palace's facade faces vast palace grounds, a lengthy stretch of pavers, fountains, and lawns. A red temple also sits on the palace grounds. The facade itself has nine doors, with a central door three times the size of the others. Above, there are large twin towers in the centre, and a pair of five-pointed towers at the corners. The palace extends backwards in a nave, much like a cathedral. An eastern wing extends out from the middle at this point, and there are large courtyard gardens between these two areas. A western wing extends in the opposite direction.

	At the point where the wings meet the nave sits a large cylindrical upper chamber, heavily buttressed, with a spire reaching about 260 meters. The central chamber is a grand throne chamber, filled with ranks of statues that go up the walls all around the circular room. Portions of the walls are lined with silver, lending the palace its name. It is said that the silver here is enchanted to keep monsters away.		At the point where the wings meet the nave sits a large cylindrical upper chamber, heavily buttressed, with a spire reaching about 260 meters. The central chamber is a grand throne chamber, filled with ranks of statues that go up the walls all around the circular room. Portions of the walls are lined with silver, lending the palace its name. It is said that the silver here is enchanted to keep monsters away.

Treijim: /* Benevis */

2020-01-11T04:52:04Z

Benevis

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	'''Vesdor Castle''' ~ 600BD - 0BD		'''Vesdor Castle''' ~ 600BD - 0BD

	Vesdor Castle to some was the tallest manmade structure ever, but other scholars deny this as they deemed the Vesdorians to be hybrids rather than pure humans. So advanced was their architectural knowledge that the multi-tiered walls of Vesdor Castle towered over the surrounding land at an estimated whopping 350 meters (1150 feet). The castle, for some reason, had battlements atop these walls, leading many to speculate that the Vesdorians expected an aerial assault from some unknown force during their reign, but this never occurred. Others say that flying monsters were the true foes of the Vesdorians.		Vesdor Castle to some was the tallest manmade structure ever, but other scholars deny this as they deemed the [[Vesdorians]] to be hybrids rather than pure humans. So advanced was their architectural knowledge that the multi-tiered walls of Vesdor Castle towered over the surrounding land at an estimated whopping 350 meters (1150 feet). The castle, for some reason, had battlements atop these walls, leading many to speculate that the Vesdorians expected an aerial assault from some unknown force during their reign, but this never occurred. Others say that flying monsters were the true foes of the Vesdorians.

	The castle was besieged and destroyed by the Xilou Hoqomer during the Burning Sea Wars around 390BD using [[Uniquefauna#Yrmbaro\|Yrmbaro]] siege animals, heavy artillery, and sapping. A towering ruin remains to this day, sitting at only a fifth of its previous height.		The castle was besieged and destroyed by the Xilou Hoqomer during the Burning Sea Wars around 390BD using [[Uniquefauna#Yrmbaro\|Yrmbaro]] siege animals, heavy artillery, and sapping. A towering ruin remains to this day, sitting at only a fifth of its previous height.

Treijim: /* Oolu */

2019-12-13T09:14:24Z

Oolu

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	'''Gardens of Akefa''' ~ 1400BD - 550BD/0BD		'''Gardens of Akefa''' ~ 1400BD - 550BD/0BD

	The Gardens of Akefa are a legendary construction, a mighty garden-palace supposedly near ~~the~~ ancient city ~~of Dhrewar~~. No concrete evidence of it ever existing has been found, though several potential ruined locations have been suggested as the site. Thought to have been destroyed during the Darkness at the very latest, though it could have also been destroyed by the Mintar Empire along with the Mausoleum of Esravan for the same reasons.		The Gardens of Akefa are a legendary construction, a mighty garden-palace supposedly near a lost ancient city. No concrete evidence of it ever existing has been found, though several potential ruined locations have been suggested as the site. Thought to have been destroyed during the Darkness at the very latest, though it could have also been destroyed by the Mintar Empire along with the Mausoleum of Esravan for the same reasons.


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	'''Nal Medne''' ~ 1000AL		'''Nal Medne''' ~ 1000AL

	Nal Medne is, in the typical style of people in the area, an ellaborate mausoleum surrounded by vast gardens. White and sea-green in colour, it was completed very recently and commissioned by the current emperor of Oolu. It is allegedly for his family to be buried in when they die. He wanted them to rest in the most pristine, peaceful place in all of Riiga. It boasts no woodwork; every piece of fine tracery is made of carved stone.		Nal Medne is, in the typical style of people in the area, an ellaborate mausoleum surrounded by vast gardens. White and sea-green in colour, it was completed very recently and commissioned by the current emperor of Oolu. It is allegedly for his family to be buried in when they die. He wanted them to rest in the most pristine, peaceful place in all of Riiga. It boasts no woodwork; every piece of fine tracery is made of carved stone.


	=Baracsa=		=Baracsa=