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The Council Lands are a civilization located on the continent of Alharth.
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This page is constantly being updated by BetaNotus and is somewhat disorganized at the moment.  Eventually most of the information will move to other pages of the Register, and this page will be dedicated to information on just the Council itself.
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Verta, an Elven country, shares a border with the Council Lands.
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The Council Lands are a civilization located on the continent of [[Alharth]].
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[[Verta]], an Elven country, shares a border with the Council Lands.
 
=Etymology=
 
=Etymology=
 
=History=
 
=History=
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:The Council Lands were created in Alharth after a group of thirteen wizards known as The Council of Thirteen" conquered the region over a thousand years ago. After displacing most of the native populations into neighboring countries through various wars, the Council Lands experienced centuries of peace.  At some point during this time, five members of "The Council of Thirteen" were banished from Alharth and the Council Lands.  "the Council of Thirteen" renamed itself "The Council of Eight."
 
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:Throughout One hundred and three years, "The Council of Eight" thrived and occasionally replaced members.  After Torsager the Regent retired, the Council chose to end recruitment of replacement members.  "The Council of Eight" became "The Council of Five."
 
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:In recent times, "The Council of Five" renamed themselves "The Council." Four members of the Council remain, although conflicting material suggests at least one former Council member is still alive.  While the surviving wizards live in seclusion in the city of [[Statehelm]], the Council Lands have thrived under the control of local leaders.
 
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=Geography=
 
=Geography=
 
==Serbule==
 
==Serbule==
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:The town of [[Serbule]] was established in the far east of the Council Lands. The town was created as a refugee town for Elves after the Elven city of Dwyndarre was destroyed.  While most of the population is Elven, some Humans remain to act on wishes of the Council.  Retired Praetor [[Nelson Ballard]] watches over the residents from the fortress at the western end of the town. He works alongside [[Sir Coth]], the town Sheriff.
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The town of [[Serbule]] was established in the far east of the Council Lands. The town was created as a refugee town for Elves after the Elven city of Dwyndarre was destroyed.  While most of the population is Elven, some Humans remain to act on wishes of the Council.  Retired Praetor [[Nelson Ballard]] watches over the residents from the fortress at the western end of the town. He works alongside [[Sir Coth]], the town Sheriff.
  
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:[[Serbule]] itself is a typical Council town, mostly wooden buildings surrounded by a stone wall.  The town is surrounded by a shallow moat which connects with a nearby lake.  Six guard towers stand watch over the town, and a Council fortress takes up the Southern end of the town.  Serbule has two gates, the main gate to the east, and a secondary gate to the north, by the town's stables.
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[[Serbule]] itself is a typical Council town, mostly wooden buildings surrounded by a stone wall.  The town is surrounded by a shallow moat which connects with a nearby lake.  Six guard towers stand watch over the town, and a Council fortress takes up the Southern end of the town.  Serbule has two gates, the main gate to the east, and a secondary gate to the north, by the town's stables.
  
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:The northern half of the town of Serbule is populated by merchants and craftsman, while the southern end is holds the town's famous windmill.  Housing construction is expected to start in this part of town in the upcoming months.
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The northern half of the town of Serbule is populated by merchants and craftsman, while the southern end is holds the town's famous windmill.  Housing construction is expected to start in this part of town in the upcoming months.
  
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:The region around Serbule is lightly forested, with heavier forests to the north and south of the region. A few lakes are situated in the area around the town itself. The western edge of the region turns mountainous, as does the southern half.  Council built cobblestone paths wind throughout the landscape of the region.  Leaving through Serbule's north gate, travelers can reach Eltibule, or charter a ship to the island of Sun Vale.
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The region around Serbule is lightly forested, with heavier forests to the north and south of the region. A few lakes are situated in the area around the town itself. The western edge of the region turns mountainous, as does the southern half.  Council built cobblestone paths wind throughout the landscape of the region.  Leaving through Serbule's north gate, travelers can reach Eltibule, or charter a ship to the island of Sun Vale.
  
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:Explorers traveling west of Serbule can find themselves at the old [[Serbule Crypt]], which is rumored to be haunted.  Another point of interest in the west are two large stone hands jutting up from the rocky hills.  These are the remains of a large statue that once stood in the area, now buried.   
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Explorers traveling west of Serbule can find themselves at the old [[Serbule Crypt]], which is rumored to be haunted.  Another point of interest in the west are two large stone hands jutting up from the rocky hills.  These are the remains of a large statue that once stood in the area, now buried.   
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* The Chortling Beaver Inn is a popular meeting place in town, the proprietor [[Fainor]] is an excellent chef.
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:- The Chortling Beaver Inn is a popular meeting place in town<ref>Lore item on the wall of the inn.</ref>, the proprietor [[Fainor]] is an excellent chef.
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{{Quote | source=[[Durstin Tallow]] |
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Wasn't too long ago that Serbule was just a little inn and a port, nothin' else. The elves that live in [[Sedgewick Forest]] would travel to the docks every month to get supplies from [[Verta]]. The goblin blockade put an end to that, though. Now there's not many customers at all.
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}}
  
 
==Eltibule==
 
==Eltibule==
 
==Kur Mountains==
 
==Kur Mountains==
 
==Sun Vale==
 
==Sun Vale==
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: While the island [[Sun Vale]] resides on is still part of the Council Lands, you wouldn't know it looking at the area. A few roads and crumbling buildings are all that is left of the Council's presence. A few trolls have taken up residence in these ruins. Sun Vale itself is a fertile valley on an otherwise uninhabitable rocky island.  The island is located between the Council Lands and the neighboring Elven nation of Verta.  Ships from Serbule dock at the beaches to the southern end of the island.
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: While the island [[Sun Vale]] resides on is still part of the Council Lands, you wouldn't know it looking at the area. A few roads and crumbling buildings are all that is left of the Council's presence. A few trolls have taken up residence in these ruins. Sun Vale itself is a fertile valley on an otherwise uninhabitable rocky island.  The island is located between the Council Lands and the neighboring Elven nation of [[Verta]].  Ships from Serbule dock at the beaches to the southern end of the island.
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:- A large tree grows in Sun Vale, which provides a good landmark.
 
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==Raksasha Lands==
 
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:- Not much is known of the Raksasha Lands.  The areas is said to be a rocky and arid desert.
 
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:- The Raksasha city of Rahu is expected to be located in this area.
 
  
 
==Other Lands==
 
==Other Lands==
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:- [[Fallowglade]] is a town populated by Humans, Elves, and Rakshasa.
 
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:- [[Statehelm]] is a city serving as the seat of the Council.
 
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:- [[Halvue]] is a mid-sized town in the Council Lands.
 
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:- Sinoca is a poverty plagued town located near Halvue.
 
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:- Dwyndarre is a former Elven city, now destroyed.
 
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:- Rahu is the first constructed Rakshasa city.
 
  
 
=Demographics=
 
=Demographics=
 
==Population==
 
==Population==
 
==Humans==
 
==Humans==
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:- Humans are extremely social beings and feel loneliness more than other races.
 
 
==Elves==
 
==Elves==
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:- Elves are obsessively clean.
 
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:- Elves view most laws and rules created by the Council as barbaric.
 
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:- Elves have a longer lifespan than Humans.
 
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==Rakshasa==
 
==Rakshasa==
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{{Quote|source=[http://projectgorgon.com/blog/entry/rakshasa/ Developer Blog]  <small>October 18, 2014</small>|
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==Fae==
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Rakshasa come from another planet, Ravana, which has a dark sun that beats down with ultraviolet rays but little visible light, leaving the world dark and barren, and pivoting between extremes: blisteringly hot in the day and freezing cold at night.
 
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On their home world, Rakshasa are shapeshifters, able to take on dozens of forms at will. They use different forms for different situations and times of day. This ability, combined with their incredible willpower, allowed them to survive on Ravana when most other life died.
 
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Their cities on Ravana are vast structures that tower out of the desert, usually encircling a rare natural source of water.
 
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Rakshasa on their homeworld are more advanced than any race here on Alharth. They have mastered planar travel and many now live on other worlds. They are ruthless, merciless, and can adapt to any environment. However, they are not particularly greedy, and so they don't spread to worlds that they don't need. Thus in terms of planar politics, they are considered a mid-ranged demonic threat (see Demons).
 
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The Rakshasa who live here on Alharth arrived via a portal. Half a million colonizers arrived, and intended to create a permanent gate between the two worlds, but they were attacked almost as soon as they arrived. Their intricate devices were destroyed and their great thinkers slain.
 
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The remaining Rakshasa lived out their lives trying in vain to return home. They created the city of Rahu, named after a horrific monster from their home world, and they had children and lived life, if not thrived.
 
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All native-born Rakshasa seem stuck in a single form -- that of a bipedal cat creature. They do not know why they cannot change shape, but since the climate is much less volatile on Alharth, the cat form tends to serve them well. Players who choose to play a Rakshasa are third-generation natives of Alharth. They cannot change form.}}
 
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:- The Rakshasa are "old friends" of the demons serving [[Berelius]].  These demons do not want to alert the Rakshasa of their presence in the Council Lands.
 
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==Fairies==
 
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:Fairies can be burned by cold iron. <ref>Mentioned by [[Tadion]] in Small Talk</ref>
 
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:Books can be enchanted to write themselves in the Fae Realm <ref>Mentioned by [[Preta]]</ref>
 
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==Dwarves==
 
==Dwarves==
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:Kot Bhenul is a well known Dwarven artist.
 
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==Goblins==
 
==Goblins==
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==Fae==
 
 
==Orcs==
 
==Orcs==
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==Trolls==
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== Trolls ==
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== Demons ==
 
==Myconians==
 
==Myconians==
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: The [[Myconian]] race has lived in the Council Lands for many years in secret.  Myconians are mainly cave dwellers and keep to themselves in their local enclaves.  Myconians absorb energy from glowing blue mushrooms called amanita gloria.  Their bodies turn this energy into Myconian Jelly, which they excrete from their bodies.  The excess Myconian Jelly is stored in large cylindrical mushrooms alongside Sporelings, the future generations of Myconians.  In recent times, the Myconians of [[Serbule]] have mastered the art of taming Garden-Tenders.  Myconians measure time in Moon cycles and seasons.
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== Himamanav & Himamanav Deities==
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The [[Himamanav]], often refereed to as Yeti, are a species of [[Giant]] that live in cold climates. Their society is made up of warriors, but also [[Yeti High Priest|High Priests]] that defend and lead worship of the [[Himamanav Deities]].
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: A being named [[General Lavorel]] traveled to the home of the pod of Myconians living in the [[Myconian Cave]] in [[Serbule]] 31 of their moon cycles ago, during his search for the being called [[Dalvos]].  This being taught the Myconians to use their hallucination spores to communicate with humans.  Lavorel stayed with the Myconians and taught them about human society for five moon cycles before leaving.
 
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: The [[Myconian Cave]] Myconians accepted his teachings and began to worship [[General Lavorel]] as if he were a god.  Before leaving, Lavorel enhanced the abilities of two Myconians, [[Tremor]] and [[Tidal]].  The Myconian Cave is currently in a conflict between Tidal's forces and the Myconians who support the peaceful methods practiced by [[Mu]], [[Voo]], [[Way]], and [[Jaw]].
 
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:The Myconians are trying to adapt to the human concepts of trade and ownership.  Some are experiencing difficulty with the concepts.
 
  
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The [[Himamanav Deities]] are long-lived sentient energy constructs. Their origin is unknown, but they are worshiped by the [[Himamanav]]. Some of the deities have displayed abilities such as summoning magical items, and teleportation of other beings.
 
==Mantis?==
 
==Mantis?==
 
The Manis species has only recently gained sentience. They have taken it upon themselves to learn the culture of the Council Lands.  It seems that some Mantises have developed Psychic abilities, including the ability to wipe the minds of elves.
 
The Manis species has only recently gained sentience. They have taken it upon themselves to learn the culture of the Council Lands.  It seems that some Mantises have developed Psychic abilities, including the ability to wipe the minds of elves.
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== Ranalon ==
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The [[Ranalon]] are a species from a distant land.
  
 
==Indigenous Species==
 
==Indigenous Species==
 
====The Crone Council====
 
====The Crone Council====
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: The Crones are a race native to Alharth.  When the Council took power and established the Council Lands, the Crones were expunged.  In recent times, the Crones have returned to their homeland in hopes of reclaiming it.  The "Crone Council" is the name given to the returning group.
 
  
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: - Crones are viewed as ugly and repulsive by most Elves and Humans.
 
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: - Crones dislike the consumption of raw meat.
 
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: - The demon [[Tok of the Eighth Pod]] suggested in a letter that the Crones could make good allies.
 
 
=Religion=
 
=Religion=
 
: Residents of the Council Lands worship 37 deities.  Each deity is associated with various natural phenomena.  While some deities are thought to have created their associated phenomena, others perform more minor tasks.  It is believed that the deities are sentient and can manifest themselves in physical forms.
 
: Residents of the Council Lands worship 37 deities.  Each deity is associated with various natural phenomena.  While some deities are thought to have created their associated phenomena, others perform more minor tasks.  It is believed that the deities are sentient and can manifest themselves in physical forms.
  
 
:- [[Tok of the Eighth Pod]] suggests that the deities are simply nature spirits.
 
:- [[Tok of the Eighth Pod]] suggests that the deities are simply nature spirits.
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: See [[Guide to Nature Spirit Classification]] for information on Nature Spirit Classification.
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: The [[Chalice Gods]] are responsible for the magical powers that let undead beings exist in the world. [[Gulagra is not one of them. <ref> Description on Chirurgeon's Gulara Orb.</ref>
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===== Nature Spirits =====
 
{| class="sortable wikitable"
 
{| class="sortable wikitable"
 
!Deity
 
!Deity
 
!Association
 
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| [[Norala]] || Goddess of Hunts || Spreads Lycanthropy. || Class 3
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| [[Melkar]] || God of Recreational Hunting|| ??? || Class 3
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| [[Ilth Hale]]|| Goddess of Bravery and Humanity -> Goddess of Sorrow and the Forsaken || ??? || Class 3
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| [[Vol]] || God of Death || ??? || Class 1/ Class 0
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| [[Kirad]] || God of Hearth and Home || ??? || Class 1/ Class 0
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| [[Zare]]|| God of Secrets || ??? || Class 3
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| [[Irhetsu]]/[[Ir-Hetsu]] || God of the Winds/God of Song and Story || Controls the Winds. || Class 2
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| [[Talerra]]|| God of Depression and Knowing the Truth || Trades information on souls for a year's worth of feeling hope ||
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| [[Dale Renthian]]|| God of Inspiration || Wanders around drinking and granting ideas. || Class 3
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| [[Tast]]|| God of war and armies || ??? || Class 1
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| [[Gulagra]]|| God of War(Chaos) || The embodiment of anarchy and chaos. || Class 2
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| [[Elshana]]||Elven goddess of creative beauty || Deceased ||
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| [[Errana]]||Elven goddess of love and sex/goddess of food and reproduction ||  ||
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| [[Akhisa]]||God of spiders and patience|| ??? || Class 2
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| [[Dreva]]||God of Balance in Nature|| Patron Spirit of Druids & appears as a lake full of talking fish. || Class 1/ Class 0
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| [[Ri-Shin]] || God of Plants and Trees || Created the Druids long ago with his brother Au-Shin. ||
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| [[Au-Shin]] || God of Animals and Insects || Created the Druids long ago with his brother Ri-Shin. ||
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| [[Arisetsu]]/[[Aris]] || Goddess of Hope || ??? || Class 1
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| [[Ormorek]]||God of Self doubt and bitterness|| Patron of players who quit in disgust. Appears as a beardless dwarf. || ???
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| [[Enoyos]] || God of Exploration and the Ocean || ??? || ???
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| ??? || God of Crafting || Appears as a dwarf || ???
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| [[Umrad]] || God of Mining -> God of Dwarves and Minerals. || Primary Dwarf God || ???
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| [[Zek]] || ??? || Is Dead || ???
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| [[Harukita]] || God of Hate ||  || ???
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| [[Tuvillus]] || God of Greed||  || ???
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| [[Kajich]] || God of Fear||  || ???
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| [[Urtigal]] || God of ||  || ???
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| [[Zhia Lian]] || God of Whimsy and Unpredictability||  || ???
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| [[Bogdelle]] || ???||  || ???
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| [[Paullus]] || God of Parties and Drink||  || ???
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| [[Vol-Mu]]||God of Winter || Deceased || ???
 
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| Norala || Goddess of Hunts || Spreads a specific magical disease.
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| [[Saledar]]||God of Empathy and Cooperation || || ???
 
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| Irhetsu || God of the Winds || Controls the Winds.
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| [[Strekios]]||God of Self Improvement ||"cruel taskmaster" || ???
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| [[Romast]]||God of Martial Arts ||Deceased || ???
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| [[Garakh]]||God of Commerce|||| ???
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| [[Imatia]]||God of Knowledge and Learning|||| ???
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| [[Fenna]]||God of Beauty, Innocence, Dusk, and Poetry|||| ???
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| [[Janice Alberith]]||God of Science and Discovery|||| ???
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| [[Laeth]]||God of Time|||| ???
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| [[Cae-a-lee]]||God of ???||Deceased|| ???
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| [[Miraverre]]||God of Dreams|||| ???
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| [[Lo-Maj]]||God of Might|||| ???
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| [[Zare]]||God of Secrets|||| ???
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| [[Remga]]||God of Piracy and Violence|||| ???
 
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=== [[Lawara]]'s Note ===
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: Twenty Godlings in the ground,
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: Twenty more in air surround,
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: One was killed in demon fire,
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: Two were banished to the mire.
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=Myths=
 
=Myths=
 
====Gorgons====
 
====Gorgons====
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====Garden Mystics====
 
====Garden Mystics====
 
Garden Mystics are ancient elves who have mastered the art of growing unnatural vegetables.  It is rumored they can grow Fey Potatoes.
 
Garden Mystics are ancient elves who have mastered the art of growing unnatural vegetables.  It is rumored they can grow Fey Potatoes.
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==== The Green Man====
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{{Quote|source=Fist of the Green Man|icon=basicclaw|
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This grim fist weapon was clearly inspired by the Human legend of the Green Man, a druid who supposedly wanders the forests and punches wayward teens to death if they're out past curfew.
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=Government=
 
=Government=
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:- Five members of "The Council of Thirteen" were banished from Alharth.  The decree declared it illegal to speak the names of the banished out-loud.
 
:- Five members of "The Council of Thirteen" were banished from Alharth.  The decree declared it illegal to speak the names of the banished out-loud.
 
====Known Policies and Laws====
 
====Known Policies and Laws====
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{{Quote|source=Hang Out with [[Hulon]]|
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Elves should pay 30% of all their earnings if they own a shop in town, but they all scam the Council. I bet I don't get more than 10%. No, it's fine. I guess at the end of the day, I don't really care.
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:- [[Statehelm]] has recently installed a sex-changing machine designed to deal with homosexuality, which seems to be looked down upon by the Council. <ref>Small Talk with [[Nelson Ballard]]</ref>
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:- Some Council Representatives charge non-humans taxes, such as in the city of [[Halvue]]. The Elves in [[Serbule]] are also charged heavy taxes. <ref> Hang Out with [[Hulon]]. </ref>
 
:- The Council has decreed that Elves are unable to feel emotions.
 
:- The Council has decreed that Elves are unable to feel emotions.
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: The Council once declared it mandatory for all children to read "Who Loves Mort" at age 4. Mort is an undead skeleton who kills everyone he ever loved in life. The misery caused by this declaration caused them to undo their decision. <ref> Poetry Book, "Who Loves Mort?" </ref>
  
 
=Economy=
 
=Economy=
 
: Council-Stamps (or just "Councils") are the basic currency issued by The Council.  Walls are worth a tenth of a Council, and Screeds are worth 20 Councils. - "The Chortling Beaver's First Screed"   
 
: Council-Stamps (or just "Councils") are the basic currency issued by The Council.  Walls are worth a tenth of a Council, and Screeds are worth 20 Councils. - "The Chortling Beaver's First Screed"   
 
: All known vendors accept Councils.
 
: All known vendors accept Councils.
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: Ancient Coins were once known as Obols.  They were used as currency before the Council arrived in Alharth.<ref>Show an Ancient Coin to the [[Pulsing Crystal]]</ref>
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: Elves who operate shops in Council territory are taxed 30% of their earnings.<ref> Hang out with [[Hulon]].</ref>
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=Infrastructure=
 
=Infrastructure=
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:The Council employees the [[Council Corps of Engineers]] to repair roads, construct settlements, and perform other similar duties.  They were responsible for the quick construction of [[Serbule Keep]].<ref>[[Sir Arif]] is a member</ref>
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:The [[Second Column]] is a military branch under command of The Council.
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{{Quote|source= Council Trooper Sword|icon=basicsword|
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It has an inscription: "Ensorcelled by Official Council Battlemages. Not for use by Rakshasa upon penalty of triple-death."
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=Science and Arcane Arts=
 
=Science and Arcane Arts=
 
:Science and Magic run amuck in the Council Lands.  Sometimes, the two are combined.  One such example is the modern Stargazer device.  The lenses used have been enchanted to allow viewing of the starts even during the day.
 
:Science and Magic run amuck in the Council Lands.  Sometimes, the two are combined.  One such example is the modern Stargazer device.  The lenses used have been enchanted to allow viewing of the starts even during the day.
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=Culture=
 
=Culture=
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: The master of Trend Magic, Rea Shuloth, once enchanted a series of amulets with a spell that compelled everyone to love the necklaces. The spell wasn't enough to overcome the public's perspective, and the design is now seen as gauche. <ref> Hexagonal Trendsetter Necklace item </ref>
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
:-Citizens of The Council Lands often mistake Alharth as being the name for the entire world.
 
:-Citizens of The Council Lands often mistake Alharth as being the name for the entire world.
 
:- Alharth is the second largest of the nine continents.
 
:- Alharth is the second largest of the nine continents.
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:- Only Humans and Dwarves use their last names in public.
  
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==Notes==
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==Reference List==
 
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[[Category:Register of Lore]]

Latest revision as of 10:08, 22 November 2023

This page is constantly being updated by BetaNotus and is somewhat disorganized at the moment. Eventually most of the information will move to other pages of the Register, and this page will be dedicated to information on just the Council itself.

The Council Lands are a civilization located on the continent of Alharth. Verta, an Elven country, shares a border with the Council Lands.

Etymology

History

Geography

Serbule

The town of Serbule was established in the far east of the Council Lands. The town was created as a refugee town for Elves after the Elven city of Dwyndarre was destroyed. While most of the population is Elven, some Humans remain to act on wishes of the Council. Retired Praetor Nelson Ballard watches over the residents from the fortress at the western end of the town. He works alongside Sir Coth, the town Sheriff.

Serbule itself is a typical Council town, mostly wooden buildings surrounded by a stone wall. The town is surrounded by a shallow moat which connects with a nearby lake. Six guard towers stand watch over the town, and a Council fortress takes up the Southern end of the town. Serbule has two gates, the main gate to the east, and a secondary gate to the north, by the town's stables.

The northern half of the town of Serbule is populated by merchants and craftsman, while the southern end is holds the town's famous windmill. Housing construction is expected to start in this part of town in the upcoming months.

The region around Serbule is lightly forested, with heavier forests to the north and south of the region. A few lakes are situated in the area around the town itself. The western edge of the region turns mountainous, as does the southern half. Council built cobblestone paths wind throughout the landscape of the region. Leaving through Serbule's north gate, travelers can reach Eltibule, or charter a ship to the island of Sun Vale.

Explorers traveling west of Serbule can find themselves at the old Serbule Crypt, which is rumored to be haunted. Another point of interest in the west are two large stone hands jutting up from the rocky hills. These are the remains of a large statue that once stood in the area, now buried.

  • The Chortling Beaver Inn is a popular meeting place in town, the proprietor Fainor is an excellent chef.
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Wasn't too long ago that Serbule was just a little inn and a port, nothin' else. The elves that live in Sedgewick Forest would travel to the docks every month to get supplies from Verta. The goblin blockade put an end to that, though. Now there's not many customers at all.

— Durstin Tallow

Eltibule

Kur Mountains

Sun Vale

While the island Sun Vale resides on is still part of the Council Lands, you wouldn't know it looking at the area. A few roads and crumbling buildings are all that is left of the Council's presence. A few trolls have taken up residence in these ruins. Sun Vale itself is a fertile valley on an otherwise uninhabitable rocky island. The island is located between the Council Lands and the neighboring Elven nation of Verta. Ships from Serbule dock at the beaches to the southern end of the island.

Other Lands

Demographics

Population

Humans

Elves

Rakshasa

Fae

Dwarves

Goblins

Orcs

Trolls

Demons

Myconians

Himamanav & Himamanav Deities

The Himamanav, often refereed to as Yeti, are a species of Giant that live in cold climates. Their society is made up of warriors, but also High Priests that defend and lead worship of the Himamanav Deities.

The Himamanav Deities are long-lived sentient energy constructs. Their origin is unknown, but they are worshiped by the Himamanav. Some of the deities have displayed abilities such as summoning magical items, and teleportation of other beings.

Mantis?

The Manis species has only recently gained sentience. They have taken it upon themselves to learn the culture of the Council Lands. It seems that some Mantises have developed Psychic abilities, including the ability to wipe the minds of elves.

Ranalon

The Ranalon are a species from a distant land.

Indigenous Species

The Crone Council

Religion

Residents of the Council Lands worship 37 deities. Each deity is associated with various natural phenomena. While some deities are thought to have created their associated phenomena, others perform more minor tasks. It is believed that the deities are sentient and can manifest themselves in physical forms.
- Tok of the Eighth Pod suggests that the deities are simply nature spirits.
See Guide to Nature Spirit Classification for information on Nature Spirit Classification.
The Chalice Gods are responsible for the magical powers that let undead beings exist in the world. [[Gulagra is not one of them. [1]
Nature Spirits
Deity Association Actions/ Location Classification
Norala Goddess of Hunts Spreads Lycanthropy. Class 3
Melkar God of Recreational Hunting  ??? Class 3
Ilth Hale Goddess of Bravery and Humanity -> Goddess of Sorrow and the Forsaken  ??? Class 3
Vol God of Death  ??? Class 1/ Class 0
Kirad God of Hearth and Home  ??? Class 1/ Class 0
Zare God of Secrets  ??? Class 3
Irhetsu/Ir-Hetsu God of the Winds/God of Song and Story Controls the Winds. Class 2
Talerra God of Depression and Knowing the Truth Trades information on souls for a year's worth of feeling hope
Dale Renthian God of Inspiration Wanders around drinking and granting ideas. Class 3
Tast God of war and armies  ??? Class 1
Gulagra God of War(Chaos) The embodiment of anarchy and chaos. Class 2
Elshana Elven goddess of creative beauty Deceased
Errana Elven goddess of love and sex/goddess of food and reproduction
Akhisa God of spiders and patience  ??? Class 2
Dreva God of Balance in Nature Patron Spirit of Druids & appears as a lake full of talking fish. Class 1/ Class 0
Ri-Shin God of Plants and Trees Created the Druids long ago with his brother Au-Shin.
Au-Shin God of Animals and Insects Created the Druids long ago with his brother Ri-Shin.
Arisetsu/Aris Goddess of Hope  ??? Class 1
Ormorek God of Self doubt and bitterness Patron of players who quit in disgust. Appears as a beardless dwarf.  ???
Enoyos God of Exploration and the Ocean  ???  ???
 ??? God of Crafting Appears as a dwarf  ???
Umrad God of Mining -> God of Dwarves and Minerals. Primary Dwarf God  ???
Zek  ??? Is Dead  ???
Harukita God of Hate  ???
Tuvillus God of Greed  ???
Kajich God of Fear  ???
Urtigal God of  ???
Zhia Lian God of Whimsy and Unpredictability  ???
Bogdelle  ???  ???
Paullus God of Parties and Drink  ???
Vol-Mu God of Winter Deceased  ???
Saledar God of Empathy and Cooperation  ???
Strekios God of Self Improvement "cruel taskmaster"  ???
Romast God of Martial Arts Deceased  ???
Garakh God of Commerce  ???
Imatia God of Knowledge and Learning  ???
Fenna God of Beauty, Innocence, Dusk, and Poetry  ???
Janice Alberith God of Science and Discovery  ???
Laeth God of Time  ???
Cae-a-lee God of ??? Deceased  ???
Miraverre God of Dreams  ???
Lo-Maj God of Might  ???
Zare God of Secrets  ???
Remga God of Piracy and Violence  ???

Lawara's Note

Twenty Godlings in the ground,
Twenty more in air surround,
One was killed in demon fire,
Two were banished to the mire.

Myths

Gorgons

Gorgons is a mythological creature mentioned in folktales and old books.
One such book found in the town of Serbule, The Wasted Wishes, tells the story of a girl's encounter with a Gorgon. The Gorgon in the story grants three wishes to the girl, Leeka, before vanishing after filling the room with smoke. The Gorgon in The Wasted Wishes is sentient, and seems to enjoy playing with how wishes are fulfilled.

Autumn Felling

The Legend of the Autumn Felling tells of a day when over half the population of Elves in Alharth dropped dead. It is unknown whether or not this tragic tale actually occurred.

Garden Mystics

Garden Mystics are ancient elves who have mastered the art of growing unnatural vegetables. It is rumored they can grow Fey Potatoes.

The Green Man

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This grim fist weapon was clearly inspired by the Human legend of the Green Man, a druid who supposedly wanders the forests and punches wayward teens to death if they're out past curfew.

— Fist of the Green Man

Government

The Council Lands are ruled by the Council, a group of five wizards. The Council members have not been seen in years, but reside in the city of Statehelm.

Council Decrees

Council representatives can issue Council Decrees after approval from Statehelm. As a result, the threat of a Council Decree carries weight among the populace of the Council Lands.
Examples of Council Decrees:
- Selenia Lovefoot was declared a Foe of Alharth and banished from the Council Lands. Her family was allowed to remain in the country, but their home and possessions were put up for auction in Serbule.
- Five members of "The Council of Thirteen" were banished from Alharth. The decree declared it illegal to speak the names of the banished out-loud.

Known Policies and Laws

“

Elves should pay 30% of all their earnings if they own a shop in town, but they all scam the Council. I bet I don't get more than 10%. No, it's fine. I guess at the end of the day, I don't really care.

— Hang Out with Hulon

- Statehelm has recently installed a sex-changing machine designed to deal with homosexuality, which seems to be looked down upon by the Council. [2]
- Some Council Representatives charge non-humans taxes, such as in the city of Halvue. The Elves in Serbule are also charged heavy taxes. [3]
- The Council has decreed that Elves are unable to feel emotions.
The Council once declared it mandatory for all children to read "Who Loves Mort" at age 4. Mort is an undead skeleton who kills everyone he ever loved in life. The misery caused by this declaration caused them to undo their decision. [4]

Economy

Council-Stamps (or just "Councils") are the basic currency issued by The Council. Walls are worth a tenth of a Council, and Screeds are worth 20 Councils. - "The Chortling Beaver's First Screed"
All known vendors accept Councils.
Ancient Coins were once known as Obols. They were used as currency before the Council arrived in Alharth.[5]
Elves who operate shops in Council territory are taxed 30% of their earnings.[6]

Infrastructure

The Council employees the Council Corps of Engineers to repair roads, construct settlements, and perform other similar duties. They were responsible for the quick construction of Serbule Keep.[7]
The Second Column is a military branch under command of The Council.
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It has an inscription: "Ensorcelled by Official Council Battlemages. Not for use by Rakshasa upon penalty of triple-death."

— Council Trooper Sword

Science and Arcane Arts

Science and Magic run amuck in the Council Lands. Sometimes, the two are combined. One such example is the modern Stargazer device. The lenses used have been enchanted to allow viewing of the starts even during the day.

Technology

Magic

-Most residents of The Council Lands are unaware of other planes of existence and simply refer to anyone from one as a "Demon."

Culture

The master of Trend Magic, Rea Shuloth, once enchanted a series of amulets with a spell that compelled everyone to love the necklaces. The spell wasn't enough to overcome the public's perspective, and the design is now seen as gauche. [8]

Trivia

-Citizens of The Council Lands often mistake Alharth as being the name for the entire world.
- Alharth is the second largest of the nine continents.
- Only Humans and Dwarves use their last names in public.

Reference List

  1. ↑ Description on Chirurgeon's Gulara Orb.
  2. ↑ Small Talk with Nelson Ballard
  3. ↑ Hang Out with Hulon.
  4. ↑ Poetry Book, "Who Loves Mort?"
  5. ↑ Show an Ancient Coin to the Pulsing Crystal
  6. ↑ Hang out with Hulon.
  7. ↑ Sir Arif is a member
  8. ↑ Hexagonal Trendsetter Necklace item
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