finity for the colour green and the sapphire gemstone, Jorunn is the only deity of the Nine to have fun... ====
According to the ancient sagas, Jorunn fashioned the first humans from riverbank clay, seeking to mirror the Mother's creation of trolls from stone. Finding the clay easier to shape, Jorunn petitioned his sister [[:skyss:pantheon:frijdodr|Frijdodr]]
ished. Many of their towns (all of the successful ones) are fortified, and fortlets and castles abound ... somewhere in a civilised town in another country. One thing that helps Daelians stand out is their [[:s... ds to the Ruary dynasty, which died out (although one of their cadet branches, the [[:skyss:chars:daels... V, Grand Duke of Reoch]]. He succeeded to the throne as a baby when his mother, [[:skyss:chars:daels:c
anaged for building ships. Several shipyards line one of the channels, known as 'the yards'.
There is... e been educated there, and the 'Library Annex' is one of Dalreoch's notable taverns, famed for the qual... ive heart of the city, containing an impressive stone square with pillars, statues, and the [[:skyss:pl... maritime trade.
Trade: The city exports timber, stone, and skilled sailors while importing luxury goods
ildren.
- Bhaltair (43, born 731) Heir. He has one surviving child of his own, and was married to Ra... annually)) | 439 |
^ | treasury((how much money do they have right now)) | 136 |
==== Recent ... when he attempted to march south to claim that throne on the death of his brother in law Harold VIII of... een Caoimhe was nine when her father died, and as one of the few surviving great nobles the Earl was pa
their boat captain [[:skyss:chars:old_bjorn]] is one of the electors of the [[:skyss:other:lord_isles|... s running inland from the jetty. The boat shed on one side with a ramp into the beach. There's a barn a... t, though the primary maritime interface is the stone and timber jetty.
The settlement's infrastructur... **Smokehouses** | Three dedicated buildings positioned downwind to process the seasonal fish catch. |
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other notable export from their islands is the stone.
^ Type ^^ Value ^
^ Ships || 12 |
^ Infa... s annually)) | 10 |
^ | treasury((how much money do they have right now)) | 19 |
==== Recent History ====
The history of the Murchadhs is one of martial prowess and increasing friction with t... en Caoimhe]] and force a marriage to claim the throne. To "clip their wings," the crown installed the [
triarch | Mid-thirties | 231 (543) |
Alfarinn is one of the most ancient and powerful [[:skyss:chars:h... s]]. Possessing a 58% divinity rating, she is reckoned practically a demi-god, descended from children ... kyss:pantheon:mother|Mother of All]]. She transitioned into a nomadic existence, selecting mortal men o... s. She is usually found in a group of women, with one female child. The daughters usually stay with the
ect dedicated to spiritual perfection and finding one’s specific place in the universe. The temple is f... The canopies of these trees overlap, and at least one branch per pair is braided to physically join the... e, having died shortly after entering the cursed zone. This protection has made the site a preferred wi... t major town to the temple, located approximately one hour away by flight.
* [[:skyss:places:riggin_d
ls of [[:skyss:places:douglas|Douglas]]. They are one of the 14 great noble houses of [[:skyss:places:d... tality and generosity. Though they are considered one of the least powerful of the great houses, they h... s annually)) | 13 |
^ | treasury((how much money do they have right now)) | 20 |
Population: T... ion that attempted to restore the Queen to her throne. This coalition also included the [[:skyss:chars:
Marketplace and Infrastructure ====
The market is one of the wider thoroughfares in the capital. The square is surfaced with flagstones featuring permanent brass inlays that mark the s... of detritus by city labourers to ensure the flagstones are visible.
==== The Gallows ====
A permanent ... s Street so the crowds may witness justice being done before they reach the market square. While the ga
campus is dominated by a grand, triple-towered stone building featuring extensive colonnades. Adjacent to this is a long, low stone structure which houses the university library, considered one of the most comprehensive repositories of knowled... the island. These labs are constructed as small stone and earth buildings with very light roofs, design
=== People on Straven =====
I haven't named every one of the people on [[:skyss:places:straven]], but some of the more notable ones are:
* [[:skyss:chars:Arne|Arne the Slow]] - t... da]] - Arne's partner
* [[:skyss:chars:olaf]] - one of the boat crew
* [[:skyss:chars:helga-red|Hel
otes]]
=== The Skyssian Sagas ===
I've published one full length novel in this world, as well as some ... jorn the Beardless]] - I wrote some backstory for one of the main characters so that I could understand
and deeds of every individual possessing at least one-eighth divine ancestry. It serves as a vital inst... ration of divine blood; individuals with at least one-eighth (1/8) divine ancestry are automatically re... f the record—such as the removal of pages to hide one’s abilities or history the Skyssian state maintai... :skyss:chars:old_bjorn|Old Bjorn]]: Reputed to be one of the oldest living subjects, his history is sai
y providing a critical constitutional function as one of the nine [[:skyss:chars:electors|Electors of S... ng the local culture from a "raider economy" into one focused on international trade and common prosper... ge's records, an individual must possess at least one-eighth (1/8th) divine blood.
* **The Book of H... .
=== The Herald of Heroes ===
The College holds one of the nine seats on the Council of Electors, whi
