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[[Image:Mapofcaulis.jpg|frame| '''Map of Caulis''']] | [[Image:Mapofcaulis.jpg|frame| '''Map of Caulis''']] | ||
| − | + | '''Location and Geography''' | |
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The city states of Caulis are concentrated on the coast along the Bay of Xaan, or in the fertile river valleys of the Rivers Caul and Deynar. The Caul runs north into the Bay of Xaan from the Seymar (Golden) Mountains. The mighty Deynar runs south out of the Mo'Krai Mountain range (the ''Daarat'' Mountains in the Caulisian tongue) and along the western slopes of the Zaendtan Mountains in the south of Caulis, eventually emptying into Lake Delaen. The Aeleny River seperates Caulis from [[Aertepia]] to the east, while the Mo'Krai Mountains seperate Caulis from [[Molenor]] to the west. | The city states of Caulis are concentrated on the coast along the Bay of Xaan, or in the fertile river valleys of the Rivers Caul and Deynar. The Caul runs north into the Bay of Xaan from the Seymar (Golden) Mountains. The mighty Deynar runs south out of the Mo'Krai Mountain range (the ''Daarat'' Mountains in the Caulisian tongue) and along the western slopes of the Zaendtan Mountains in the south of Caulis, eventually emptying into Lake Delaen. The Aeleny River seperates Caulis from [[Aertepia]] to the east, while the Mo'Krai Mountains seperate Caulis from [[Molenor]] to the west. | ||
| − | The large port city of [[Xadir]] sits at the mouth of the River Caul on the Bay of Xaan. It is the major center of trade and commerce for the region, a large metropolis of close to 30,000 residents, including many from the surrounding regions and cultures. The other major port city of Caulis is [[Kalrax]]. Kalrax sits at the western end of the Bay of Xaan, in the crescent between the bay and the eastern slopes of the Mo'Krai Mountains. The city state of | + | The large port city of [[Xadir]] sits at the mouth of the River Caul on the Bay of Xaan. It is the major center of trade and commerce for the region, a large metropolis of close to 30,000 residents, including many from the surrounding regions and cultures. The other major port city of Caulis is [[Kalrax]]. Kalrax sits at the western end of the Bay of Xaan, in the crescent between the bay and the eastern slopes of the Mo'Krai Mountains. The city state of Thritai in the south of Caulis was settled by the remnants of a barbarian tribe and is world-renowned for its leather goods. The south of Caulis is constantly harassed by the nomadic barbarian tribes of the Vaal Grasslands. |
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| − | + | '''People and Culture''' | |
| − | The people of Caulis are commonly referred to as Caulisian, though the residents of each city-state tend to identify themselves by that place (i.e. Xadiri, Kalracian, Xarosian, Onaari, Zhethian, etc). They are--in general--tall and slender; the average male stands 5' | + | The people of Caulis are commonly referred to as Caulisian, though the residents of each city-state tend to identify themselves by that place (i.e. Xadiri, Kalracian, Xarosian, Onaari, Zhethian, etc). They are--in general--tall and slender; the average male stands 5'8", females 5'5". Hair typically is straight and tends toward black or brown, while skin tones are olive to light brown. Eyes are predominantly brown. Men prefer to maintain some kind of facial hair, always neatly trimmed, and wear their hair cropped short. Caulisian women are reknowned for their beauty, especially those from the Zaendtan Mountain region. |
Caulisians are a friendly people, though they are tenacious traders and savor the art of haggling. They are not particularly aggressive, but will defend themselves and their lands when called upon to do so. | Caulisians are a friendly people, though they are tenacious traders and savor the art of haggling. They are not particularly aggressive, but will defend themselves and their lands when called upon to do so. | ||
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| − | + | '''Religion''' | |
''Eldraad''--Creator of All | ''Eldraad''--Creator of All | ||
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| − | + | '''Language''' | |
| − | The main language is Caulisian. A regional dialect, Samedran, is spoken in the Deynar River valley and the southern foothills of the Mo'Krai (Daarat) Mountains, which includes the city states of Samorad, Sekray, Thritai, and Onaar. Many residents in the major trading ports of Xadir and Kalrax understand and/or speak rudimentary Ilkarian, Aertepian, Zosu, and [[Lutia]]n (in addition to Caulisian and Samredan). | + | The main language is Caulisian. A regional dialect, Samedran, is spoken in the Deynar River valley and the southern foothills of the Mo'Krai (Daarat) Mountains, which includes the city states of Samorad, Sekray, Thritai, Aldo, and Onaar. Many residents in the major trading ports of Xadir and Kalrax understand and/or speak rudimentary Ilkarian, Aertepian, Zosu, and [[Lutia]]n (in addition to Caulisian and Samredan). |
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| − | + | '''Architecture''' | |
Caulisian architecture varies widely from city to city. Buildings in the cities of the coast are generally made from wood and/or bricks of baked mud, while buildings in the cities of the mountains and foothills are either entirely wood or stone and mortar. In the extreme south of Caulis (Onaar, Thritai, et al), buildings are made of any combination of wood, thatch, or bricks of river clay. | Caulisian architecture varies widely from city to city. Buildings in the cities of the coast are generally made from wood and/or bricks of baked mud, while buildings in the cities of the mountains and foothills are either entirely wood or stone and mortar. In the extreme south of Caulis (Onaar, Thritai, et al), buildings are made of any combination of wood, thatch, or bricks of river clay. | ||
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| − | + | '''Sports and Leisure''' | |
Caulisians prefer sporting activities of an adversarial nature, such as boxing, wrestling, and the occasional gladitorial match. They are inveterate gamblers and will place wagers on practically anything, especially races (footraces, horse races, chariot races, dog races, even turkey races). Many city-states hold sporting events in arenas or large, open city squares once or twice a month, or as part of religious festivals. | Caulisians prefer sporting activities of an adversarial nature, such as boxing, wrestling, and the occasional gladitorial match. They are inveterate gamblers and will place wagers on practically anything, especially races (footraces, horse races, chariot races, dog races, even turkey races). Many city-states hold sporting events in arenas or large, open city squares once or twice a month, or as part of religious festivals. | ||
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| − | + | '''Clothing''' | |
The men of Caulis wear a light, thigh- or knee-length tunic known as the ''ona''. Sleeve length varies, usually based on occupation or social class. Tradesmen, common laborers, and slaves wear ona with no sleeves; merchants and the wealthy prefer elbow-length sleeves. Ona in general tend to be rather plain, undyed, and without any but the most basic of decoration. Ona are secured around the waist by a leather or cloth belt. | The men of Caulis wear a light, thigh- or knee-length tunic known as the ''ona''. Sleeve length varies, usually based on occupation or social class. Tradesmen, common laborers, and slaves wear ona with no sleeves; merchants and the wealthy prefer elbow-length sleeves. Ona in general tend to be rather plain, undyed, and without any but the most basic of decoration. Ona are secured around the waist by a leather or cloth belt. | ||
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| − | + | '''Domesticated Crops''' | |
Olives, Chickpeas, Lentils, Onion, Eggplant, Pomegranates. | Olives, Chickpeas, Lentils, Onion, Eggplant, Pomegranates. | ||
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| − | + | '''Common Herbs and Spices''' | |
Anise, Pepper and Cumin | Anise, Pepper and Cumin | ||
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| − | + | '''Domesticated animals''' | |
Horses, Oxen, Dogs, Sheep, Goats and Turkey | Horses, Oxen, Dogs, Sheep, Goats and Turkey | ||
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| − | + | '''Naming conventions''' | |
Male names often end in: umi, mut, muc, mun, ita, iga, isa, ust, suc, sun, isu. | Male names often end in: umi, mut, muc, mun, ita, iga, isa, ust, suc, sun, isu. | ||
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| − | + | '''City States''' | |
[[Xadir]]: (Population: 30,000) the largest city-state in Caulis, and perhaps the known world. A major trade hub. | [[Xadir]]: (Population: 30,000) the largest city-state in Caulis, and perhaps the known world. A major trade hub. | ||
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[[Dyrrha]]: (Population: 8,000) | [[Dyrrha]]: (Population: 8,000) | ||
| − | [[Palinae]]: (Population: 9,000) | + | [[Palinae]]: (Population: 9,000) |
[[Sekray]]: (Population: 8,000) | [[Sekray]]: (Population: 8,000) | ||
| − | [[Weldan]]: (Population: 6,000) | + | [[Weldan]]: (Population: 6,000) |
[[Xaros]]: (Population: 6,000) | [[Xaros]]: (Population: 6,000) | ||
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[[Zhethis]]: (Population: 7,000) | [[Zhethis]]: (Population: 7,000) | ||
| − | [[Skelarda]]: (Population: 5,000) | + | [[Skelarda]]: (Population: 5,000) |
[[Onaar]]: (Population: 9,000) | [[Onaar]]: (Population: 9,000) | ||
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[[Aldo]]: (Population: 4,000) smallest of the Caulisian city-states. A major producer of pepper. | [[Aldo]]: (Population: 4,000) smallest of the Caulisian city-states. A major producer of pepper. | ||
| + | [[Morgar]]: (Population: 6,000) | ||
