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Atiscalla

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Kirksmithicus:

'''Location and Description'''

The City of Atiscalla is located to the northwest of the mouth of the Harstor river along the coast of the Bay of Menit. This region was once marginal coastal savanna. Today the area is crisscrossed by numerous small and large canals. The region, and much of [[Sarmania]], has been transformed by the construction of the canals, what was once desolate savanna has been turned into lush farmland connected by tree lined canals and roads. These canals and canals roads are the glue that combine Sarmanians together. The canals carry not only water for irrigation but also boat traffic and with them commerce and news to what were once struggling and isolated villages. The city proper is a bustling center of commerce that trades with the barbarian tribes located along the northwestern coast of the Bay of Menit, other Sarmanian states as well as foreign regions like [[Aertepia]] (via overland road and by sea), [[Ilkara]] and [[Caulis]]. As with most citizen of [[Sarmania]] the Atiscallan people refer to themselves by the name of the city when among their brethren but as Sarmanians when among foreigners.

'''Political System'''

The city of Atiscalla is the only Sarmanian city that is governed by a non Sarmanian peoples. In the year 66 BCE the city was attacked by a loose confederation of tribes from the coast to the north of Atiscalla. This confederation was composed of alienated trading partners of the Atiscallans and tribes hungry for the spoils of war. This makeshift army though poorly organized and prone to bickering amongst themselves vastly outnumbered the Atiscallan defenders. The defenders, believing that the barbarians would simply lay siege to the city for a while, then demand surrender, then tribute, put up a half hearted defense of the city. Contrary to expectations the tribes stormed the city and burnt large portions during the night of looting and pillaging that ensued. The following day the leadership of the city was rounded up and executed in the city square. To add insult to injury the leaders of the barbarian invasion declared themselves the new rulers of the city. Under this new rule the Atiscallan people were subjected to terrible tyranny and cruelty as the various barbarian tribes and tribal factions used the city as a battleground. Eventually a man named ''Ipithas'' came to power and solidified his hold on power. Shortly afterwards the Atiscallans attempted several uprisings against the cities new master but these were crushed with ruthless force and eventually the city settled uneasily into the present arrangement. In the years that followed many of the barbarian soldiers drifted back to their old lives and villages up the coast but some stayed and became the new elite and soldier castes of Atiscalla. Today the city is run by the grandson of ''Ipithas'', ''Atillo Ipithas III''. The city is under the rule of brutal dictatorship with the family lineages of the elite all descending from the former barbarian invaders. The military is composed mainly of recruits from the elite caste who serve as military officers while the native Atiscallans serve as infantry or auxillary troops. The city also depends heavily on tribal mercenaries whom the cities current rulers trust more than the native population.

'''Religion'''

In an effort to keep the lower castes of Atiscalla content and happy the Ipithas I allowed the Atiscallan people maintain their religious traditions and customs unaffected. The upper class has adopted both the Sarmanaian pantheon of gods and those of their ancestors. These ancient tribal gods are worshiped only by the cities nobles who have built many temples to their gods to the dismay of the native Atiscallans and the Priests of Harstor who still reside in the city and the high priests in the main temple in [[Jaratu]]. The priests of Harstor have long sought to unite the other cities of Sarmania against the foreign rulers of the city but have so far failed to do so.

'''Trade'''

Atiscalla was once the largest city in Sarmania but the invasion and partial destruction of the city in 66 BCE brought an end to that. The city has been in a slow but steady decline as it's citizens attempt to escape foreign rule and oppression. The city is now the seconds largest city in the region and still does quite a bit of trade with the Aertepians by caravan via the overland trade road to that region. The city still seems to be a bustling center of commerce but undertones of discontent and hatred are evidentjust under the surface.

'''Clothing'''

'''Hair Styles'''

'''Education'''

Creator/s: Kirk Smith

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Atiscalla

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Atiscalla

2008-07-25T04:35:35Z

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2008-07-03T05:35:42Z

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Molenor

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2008-06-28T03:02:08Z

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Aertepia

2008-06-28T03:01:22Z

Kirksmithicus:

'''Location'''

Center of the continent on the southern edge of the Sea of Aertepia. The region's southern border is defined by the Sultay Mountains; the eastern border is the Yelina Mountains, which are the source of the mighty Yelina River which empties into Sultay Lake in the Sultay foothills; and the western border is defined by one of the continent's longest rivers, the Aeleny (Yellow) River. The Neba Suma (New Winter) peninsula in the west of the region juts into the Aertepian sea. The Lutians claim some of the islands in the archipelago of Region#4.

'''People and culture'''

The common term for a person of this region is Aertepian (Aertepians, plural). These are relatively short people, the males rarely exceeding 5' 6" while the females are on average 3 inches shorter. Their skin, hair, and eyes are dark coloured. A common physical trait is epicanthal folds and a majority seem to have cleft chins.

These people are not given to war, however, war is something they have been traditionally successful at.

Much value is placed on the afterlife. When a master dies, his favoured servants commit suicide so that they may continue to serve their master in the afterlife. Inhumations are primarily catacombs with the occasional animal remains buried with the deceased along with prized possessions and texts and prayers to help him through his journey in the next life - in the form of praise, advice, humour, and memories. The more he takes with him, the easier his life will be.

'''Language'''

Aertepian, although Lutian is a strongly distinct dialect.

'''Domesticate Crops'''

The region is fertile ground for grapes, figs, pistachios, dates, cherries, and tangerines.

The Sultamenians of the Sultay Mountains control the pistachio crop.

The vast majority of grapes grown (75%) are used for wine making. While 20% is used for fresh fruits (5% of that for making grape fruit juice) and the remaining 5% are dried to produce raisins.

'''Common herbs and spices'''

Chamomile and peppermint, which are used for flavouring teas and in some medicinal applications such as upset stomaches and for the menthol in peppermint.

'''Domesticated animals'''

Chicken, Horses, Oxen, Dogs, Sheep and Goats.

'''Naming conventions'''

The given name is the common name which identifies the person. The family name identifies the person's family, which always ends with "nen" - if the last letter is "n", then the ending becomes "inen". The person will have at least two middle names: the name of his father and the name of his family's urheimat or homeland. For example, Maranik Stepanik Lutia Maraninen identifies a male named Maranik; his father is Stepanik; his homeland is Lutia; and his family's name is Maraninen.

Male names often end in: the letters ik. Such as the name Maranik.

Female names often end in: the vowel a or o. Such as the name Marana.

'''Technology'''

The predominate armour is padding and leather while hard core infantry units often wear bronze helmets, body armour, and carry shields. By far the most common weapon is the antenna-hilted sword.

'''City-states'''

There are three city-states in the region:

[[Lutia]]: located along the "North Coast", concentrated on the western peninsula called Neba Suma.

[[Sulamenia]]: located in the Sultay Mountains are well known for their pistachios.

[[Cenplia]]: located in the central plains. They are known for their human sacrifice rituals (although this primarily the execution of criminals offered to the gods).

'''Created by:''' Natasha

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Ilkara

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'''Location'''

The island of Ilkara is located near the center of the Northern Seas (which the Ilkarians call Vor Azula -"calm blue waters" or "calm sea") north of the Aertepia coast. The island is a large fertile volcanic island with a large variety of natural resources. The city of Eributal is located off the main island of Ilkaria on a the smaller island of Udago just to the north of Ilkaria. The various Ilkarian city states also have trading outposts on the Artepian coast to the south and the ''Isinnian coast'' to the north. These outposts trade Ilkarian goods for furs, leather and other goods produced by barbarian tribes located on either coast.

[[Image:Mapofilkaria.JPG|frame| '''Map of the Island of Ilkaria''']]

'''City States'''

[[Hellianoptis]]: (Pop: 8,000) Located on the southwest coast of the Ikaria the city produces a brilliant Indigo dye and ''Jingu'', fermented fish sauce.

[[Atolianoptis]]: (Pop: 9,000)

[[Indari]]: (Pop: 8,000)

[[ Eributal]]: (Pop: 9,000)Is the only city not found on the main island. The cities major export is blue glass that exists only on the island of ''Udago'' where Eributal is located.

[[ Elabnon]]: (Pop: 8,000)A military-religious order "The Sons of Uru" recently deposed and replaced the cities monarch and have thrown the city into turmoil with their brutal and oppressive rule.

'''People and Culture'''

Local legends say that ancient Kromori ("savage men", also commonly used as an insult) settled the island when the Gods were young. The Gods gave these Kromori the gifts of agriculture, writing and bronze smelting. After recieving these gifts they abandoned the ways of their Kromori ancestors and became the Ilkara. Above all else the Ilkara revere intellect and a quick wit. As such all learned men and traders who drive a hard bargain are highly esteemed. This combined with their sailing capabilities explains why they have become prominent explorers and traders. Ilkarian men are often very tall and thin, even those of great strength, while women are slightly shorter. Skin color is a dark mahogany and hair is black and curly. Common eye colors are brown and green.

'''Language'''

Ilkarian is the only language spoken and there are no known or acknowledge dialects. Ilkarian is also has an alphabet that developed out the need for quickly recording trade contracts and debts. The Ilkarian alphabet consists of 31 letters and has been in common use for approximately for 170 years. Before the modern Ilkarian alphabet was developed, Ilkarian scholars used what is now known as the Archaic Ilkarian alphabet. This alphabet used a series of written characters that were originally pictures of animals and other objects and each pictograph stood for a specific object or concept. As the writing evolved these characters became highly stylize. Eventually Archaic Ilkarian contained so many characters that it took a decade or more to become an literate scribe. The new Ilkarian script is far easier to learn and is now the preferred method of writing. The Archaic Ilkarian script is still learned by historical scholars who are still working on translating the numerous ancient texts that are written only in Archaic Ilkarian.

[[Ilkarian Dictionary]]

'''Architecture'''

The majority of building are made of stone and mortar construction and covered with plaster inside and out. House types differ by social status and wealth. Poor residents of the city have a one room dwelling with access to a covered roof and a cellar for storage. The roof is used as the main activity and sleeping area except when the weather is to cool or raining. Wealthier citizens such as craftsmen and artisans usually have a two story house with a work shop or store on the bottom level and living quarters on the second floor along with a covered rooftop. The wealthiest citizens and nobles of the city live in multi-story houses that have a courtyard with greenery and a pool that collects water that is stored in a cistern. Generally these houses are two stories but some of the larger homes can be 3 or even 4 stories high.

It is common practice for wealthier citizens to hire painters to create fresco paintings on the inside walls of a home. These painting are often scenes from mythology or landscape paintings.

'''Clothing'''

The Ilkarians love bright colors as a general rule and dress accordingly. It is common among tradsmen and merchants to attempt to look older and overweight than they really are. This is an attempt to appear wise and wealthy. The common dress for male citizens is the ''Hurkit'', an ankle length robe dyed with inch wide, alternating vertical stripes. These stripes come in various colors and color combinations, with white (undyed) as one of the colors is the most common among the poorer citizens, as it is less expensive. During cooler weather men often wear a knee length sleevless tunic over their ''Hurkit''. This garment is called a ''Jhon'' and is a single solid color.

Rural peasant men wear plain white or brown kilts or ''Khee'' and headbands while working in the fields or tending to their herds. On special occasions they wear a knee length tunic or ''Jhon'', of bright colors tied at the waist with a belt or sash.

Women both urban and rural wear long light weight dresses tied at the waist with sashes and scarves to tie back their hair. They often mix and match as many bright colors as they can afford.

'''Footwear''' - for both men and women of all social ranks are simple leather sandals.

'''Jewelery''' - is a common addition to the dress of both men and women of all castes (with the exception of priests and soldiers). Ear-rings, worn in one of both ears are common among both sexes and nose rings are common among women. Gold bracelets and anklets made of gold, silver and other precious materials are commonly worn by women as are 9 to 20 ft. beaded necklaces called an ''Amjin'' . These necklaces are made of wooden, baked clay, glass, amber, jade and a variety of other precious materials, depending on the wealth and status of the owner.

'''Hair Styles'''

Commonly men of Hellianoptis and surround rural areas wear their hair short and shave off facial hair. Women wear their hair long and tied back or covered with a scarf. Soldiers and priests can be easily identified by their unique hair styles. Soldiers shave not only their faces but their heads as well. This custom is common among all Ilkarian soldiers regardless of their city of origin. Ilkarian priests grow their hair long and keep them in dreadlocks and grow their beards long.

'''Sports and Leisure'''

The Ilkarians engage in a variety of leisurely pursuit partially based on age, gender, and social status. But music, theater, story telling and puzzles are popular with nearly all citizens regardless of age, caste or gender.

''Habra'' - is a military training sport and style of martial arts practiced among the warriors of Hellianoptis and other Ilkarian cities. Fighters are pitted against each other in a circle six feet in diameter and if either fighter leaves the circle or is knocked out of the circle they lose the match. Punching, kicking, kneeing, elbowing, throws and grappling moves are all allowed. The only moves not allowed are head-butting, biting and the gouging of eyes. Though meant primarily a means of training soldiers matches are occasionally held in the public market after the market is over. Often these matches draw large crowds and heavy betting.

'Dice games are common among the lower classes as a means of gambling and these games are often conducted in taverns and inns.

Board Games are common with the upper classes as a way to pass an evening. These games include ''Camtusa'', a game that is much like chess and ''Yre'' (Chariots), a board game in which players roll dice and move their pegs around a race track made of small holes and obstacles.

Public Debate is a form of entertainment that all people enjoy. These debates are often held in the public square, Library or one of the cities shrines. The topics can vary widely and often do not particularly matter as long as the debate is spirited and someone goes home looking like a fool.

'''Domesticated Crops'''

Grapes, Lemons, Almonds, Olives, Eggplant, Beets

'''Common Herbs and Spices'''

Lavender, Cloves, Saffron

'''Domesticated animals'''

Horses - There are no native Horse breeds on the Ilkarian islands but over the last hundred years or more the Ilkarians have imported various horse breeds from the mainland and have succesfully bred a small hardy cross-breed of horses that are now used for pulling chariots and as pack animals.

Oxen,

Dogs - The original breed of dogs that was brought to the Island when it was first settled. These dogs were used to aid in hunting animals. When the Ilkarians began to practice agriculture and herding some of these dogs were trained to herd and protect livestock from predators. Currently dogs are fairly rare on the Ilkarian islands. They are no longer used for herding or protecting livestock since there are no longer any predatory animals on the island. Dogs are primarily owned by the wealthy and are used as guard dogs or used for tracking in the leisurely sport of hunting enjoyed only by the wealthy.

Sheep, Goats and Bees

'''Naming conventions'''

Among the Ilkarians a persons family name is more important than their own. When greeting another person the family name is given first, then one's own name.

Male names often end in: lav, dana, ago, cant, kal, ava, ael, hos, terk, iak.

Female names often end in: alia, ania, agia, ami, iel, eza, hyphia, ora.

'''Creator/s:''' Kirk Smith

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Caulis

2008-06-28T02:58:30Z

Kirksmithicus:

[[Image:Mapofcaulis.jpg|frame| '''Map of Caulis''']]

'''Location and Geography'''

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 Daarat Mountain range 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.

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 from many of 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 Daarat 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.

'''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, Zethian, 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.

The city-states of Caulis are connected by bonds of commerce more than political or cultural ties. Northern Caulisians are predominantly traders and craftsman, relying on goods and raw materials from the southern part of Caulis and abroad; the city-states along the Bay of Xaan are among the wealthiest on the continent, offering great opportunity (and peril) to enterprising individuals. The city-states of Southern Caulis (south of the Daarats) produce about 75% of the domesticated crops for the region, transporting the bulk of their agricultural goods north to sell in the ports or trade for more durable goods.

'''Language'''

The main language is Caulisian. A regional dialect, Samedran, is spoken in the Deynar River valley and the southern foothills of the 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, [[Aertepia]]n, and [[Lutia]]n (in addition to Caulisian and Samredan).

'''Domesticated Crops'''

Olives, Chickpeas, Lentils, Onion, Eggplant, Pomegranates.

'''Common Herbs and Spices'''

Anise, Pepper and Cumin

'''Domesticated animals'''

Horses, Oxen, Dogs, Sheep, Goats and Turkey

'''Naming conventions'''

Male names often end in: umi, mut, muc, mun, ita, iga, isa, ust, suc, sun, isu.

Female names often end in: ina, ima, em, su, enna, ery

'''City States'''

[[Xadir]]: (Population: 30,000) the largest city-state in Caulis, and perhaps the known world. A major trade hub.

[[Leyshôn]]: (Population: 7,000)

[[Dyrrha]]: (Population: 8,000)

[[Palinae]]: (Population: 9,000)

[[Sekray]]: (Population: 8,000)

[[Weldan]]: (Population: 6,000)

[[Xaros]]: (Population: 6,000)

[[Samorad]]: (Population: 7,000)

[[Thritai]]: (Population: 14,000) southernmost city-state. Major agricultural center, and famous for its leather goods.

[[Zhethis]]: (Population: 7,000)

[[Skelarda]]: (Population: 5,000)

[[Onaar]]: (Population: 9,000)

[[Kalrax]]: (Population: 18,000) second-largest city-state, and another major port city.

[[Aldo]]: (Population: 4,000) smallest of the Caulisian city-states. A major producer of pepper.

[[Morgar]]: (Population: 6,000)

'''Creator/s:''' count zero (Geography, Culture, Language), Amberjack (Crops, Spices, Animals)

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Ilkarian Dictionary

2008-06-26T20:20:12Z

Kirksmithicus:

'''Ara''' - Denotes a fermented alchoholic drink when used alone, but is more often used as a suffix in combination with the food source from which it was made, such as Indara (lemon alchohol) or Kavara (wine).

'''Az''' - The color blue.

'''Ere''' - Male heir, or first son.

'''Gu''' - This is a general word for sauce of any type. If more than two types of sauce are served with a meal then the specific type of sauce such as Jingu or Indgu.

'''Habra''' - This word refers to the human body, but is also used to describe of martial combat used in the military and in sport where various body parts are used as weapons.

'''Imes''' - The son of Urgal, who in Ilkarian mythology was the first ruler of the Ilkarians and was appointed by his father Urgal. All Ilkarian rulers trace their line back to Imes and Urgal except the "Sons of Uru" who now claim they are descended from the God Uru.

'''Ind''' - A lemon.

'''Indara''' - A lemon liquor made locally in Ilkaria.

'''Isinn''' - The direction North.

'''Jin''' - A generic term for fish.

'''Kava''' - A Grape.

'''Kavara''' - Wine, fermented grapes.

'''Kromori''' - An ancient Ilkarian word that translates as "savage man". It is often used as an insult or a rebuff when someone is acting innapropriately or without manners. It is also used as a general term for all non Ilkarians.

'''Libalens''' - The merchant, artisan and craftsman caste of Hellianoptis.

'''Ula''' - Translates as water but is also used to denote bodies of water and is often used as the word "Sea" is in English. The word Ula is commonly believed to be an archaic name for the goddess Halil.

'''Politri''' - Refers to members of the noble class and royal family with the exception of the Imesere himself. The word is though to have derived from the name of the brother of the fifth Imesere of Hellianoptis.

'''Sis''' - The Alkarian word for the number eight.

'''Udago''' - The name of the small island located just north of the island of Ilkaria, it is considered to be part of Ilkaria though it is a seperate island.

'''Urgash''' - To hew or chop, also a large chopping sword used in the military.

'''Vala''' - To judge.

'''Valen''' - Those who judge.

'''Vor''' - Calm, gentle or tranquil.

2008-06-24T18:42:03Z

Kirksmithicus:

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'''The Myth of Prometheus'''

Prometheus was a Titan from Greek myth, The name Prometheus means “foresight,” and his twin brother's name Epimetheus means “hindsight.”
Their father, Iapetus led the revolt against the Gods. His children Menoetius and Atlas joined with him, while his other two sons, Prometheus and Epimetheus sided with the Gods. Menoetius was killed during the revolt and Atlas was given the weight of the world to bear for his actions during the revolt.

Prometheus and Epimetheus journeyed from Mt. Olympus to Earth and visited the Greek province of Boitia where they made clay figures. Athena took the figures and breathed life into them. The clay figures that Prometheus had created became Man and honored him. The figures that his brother Epimetheus created became the beasts, which turned and attacked him.
Zeus was angered by the brothers’ actions of creating people and animals, and he forbade the pair from teaching Man the ways of civilization, Athena chose to cross her father Zeus and taught Prometheus so that he might teach Man.

Zeus was angered by the actions of Man and Prometheus. He forbade the Gods to give fire to Man. Prometheus was upset with Zeus' proclamation and was determined to bring fire to Man, but Zeus had guarded the entrance to Olympus. Athena told Prometheus about an unguarded back entrance to Olympus where he would be able to enter with ease. Prometheus wanted Man to have all the benefits and progress that fire would bring.

Prometheus covertly entered Olympus at night through the back entrance that Athena had told him about. He made his way to the Chariot of the Sun and lit a torch from the fires that burned there. He touched the torch to coal, then extinguished the torch. Prometheus then carried the still hot coals down the mountain in a pithy fennel stalk to prevent anyone from discovering the fiery coals. Upon reaching the lands of Men, Prometheus gave them the coals, breaking Zeus' order by giving fire to Man.

Zeus was angered and set out to make a trap for Prometheus. Zeus gathered the gifts of the Gods and created Pandora and her box. Into the box he placed all the horrors of the world. Pandora was sent to Prometheus as a gift from Zeus himself.

Prometheus saw the curse that Pandora and her box carried. He refused the gift, giving it instead to his brother Epimetheus who opened the box and released the chained horrors upon the world.
Zeus was upset at his plan being thwarted. Prometheus had refused a direct “gift” from the chief God, after all. At Zeus order Prometheus was chained to a rock in the Caucasus Mountains where his torture was to be carried out. Every day a great Eagle would come to Prometheus and eat his liver, leaving only at nightfall when the liver would begin to grow back once more. At daybreak, the eagle would return to the chained Prometheus and again attack his body, eating his liver. The daily ritual would repeat itself into eternity…or so it seemed.

Zeus offered to free Prometheus if he would tell the secret of the prophecy that told of the dethroning of Zeus one day. Prometheus refused. The mother of Prometheus, the Nymph Asia, also had the gift of foresight. Her son’s continuing torture plagued her, so she finally went to Zeus and told him the secret of the prophecy. The prophecy explained that the offspring of Zeus and the Nymph Clymene would one day rise up and destroy Zeus and Gods.

Zeus sent Heracles to free Prometheus from the rock once he learned the revelation of the prophecy. He still required that Prometheus be bound to a rock for the rest of eternity. A link of the chain he had been bound with was set with a chip of the rock. Prometheus was required to carry it with him always. Men on Earth also created rings with stones and gems set into them to commiserate with him and to honor Prometheus for the actions he had taken on their behalf.

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'''What is the Prometheus project'''

The Prometheus Project is a user created campaign setting that centers around the emergence of city states during the Bronze Age in several different fictional cultural areas. There will be a standard format of information. Each area would have its own common language, agricultural practices etc., but each city state would have its own God, laws, temples, military, currency, weights and measure, trade practices etc. Once all the basic background for each city state has been created (which might take a long while) it could be further developed by jumping ahead 500 years (an Iron Age setting) or so and give background on how the city states were united into one kingdom and the current political situation. If this weren't enough I would also eventually like to do version of these kingdoms being merged into an Empire by force of arms.

While ancient Greek, Sumerian, Egyptian (and other) sources could and would serve as an invaluable source of information on ancient city states what I would really like is to produce, or I should say, help produce something original. The Prometheus Project does not use any one game system or engine, it is a generic setting. As such stats and material from copyrighted games should not be included.

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'''The Cradles of Civilization'''

[[Image:Prometheusmapsmall.JPG |frame|'''Map of the known world''': A larger version of the map can be found at the bottom of this page]]

'''[[Sarmania]]'''

'''[[Caulis]]'''

'''[[Ilkara]]'''

'''Region 4'''

'''Region 5'''

'''[[Aertepia]]'''

'''Region 7'''

'''Region 8'''

'''[[The Jhera Valley]]'''

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'''Barbarian Hordes'''

Not content or not interested with creating city states. Then help give the uncivilized barbarian hordes a voice.

Just add them here by name

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'''Tomes of Knowledge'''

Any specialized topic not covered by a regional or other description.

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'''Setting Building, Conventions and Resources'''

'''[[Creating a Region]]'''

'''[[Creating a City State]]'''

[[Code of Conduct]]

[[Resources]]

[[World Data]]

[[World Technology]] -- needs a new name

[http://www.geocities.com/kirksmithicus/Heroicagecampaign/basemap3.JPG Base World Map] -- Made some changes to the map to fix inconsistencies with prevailing wind direction and river drainage.
(5/17/08)

[http://www.geocities.com/kirksmithicus/Heroicagecampaign/colormapofworld.jpg Color Map]-- A color map of the world made by count zero. A very cool addition, thank you.