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Acadia is a large island west of Amber proper in a sweet spot for a comfortable temperature. It is a green place. It is ringed by narrow ridges, such as a volcanic explosion might leave though there is no legend of an eruption. | Acadia is a large island west of Amber proper in a sweet spot for a comfortable temperature. It is a green place. It is ringed by narrow ridges, such as a volcanic explosion might leave though there is no legend of an eruption. | ||
− | In the history of Amber Acadia has been a port of call for sea going vessels heading out into shadow or circumnavigating the globe. It is a replenishment station for the Navy as well as merchant shipping | + | In the history of Amber Acadia has been a port of call for sea going vessels heading out into shadow or circumnavigating the globe. It is a replenishment station for the Navy as well as merchant shipping. |
The main city of Acanat is at the rock opening of the surrounding wall. The harbor is a deep water one and is large despite the narrow entrance. | The main city of Acanat is at the rock opening of the surrounding wall. The harbor is a deep water one and is large despite the narrow entrance. | ||
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===History and population=== | ===History and population=== | ||
− | *Prince Osric brought shadowdwellers from a world that dealt with trees and woodland creatures | + | *Prince Osric brought shadowdwellers from a world that dealt with trees and woodland creatures. He also brought centaurs and titanides to Acadia and they are a big part of the population of this realm. |
*The community of Acadia has developed as something of nature-oriented one. They harvests natural herbs, lichens, mushrooms, and nuts. They are rich in fruits, vegetables and other natural food stuffs. | *The community of Acadia has developed as something of nature-oriented one. They harvests natural herbs, lichens, mushrooms, and nuts. They are rich in fruits, vegetables and other natural food stuffs. | ||
− | The people live by the creed of do no harm. The vast majority of the population | + | The people live by the creed of do no harm. The vast majority of the population is vegetarian. |
*The Church of the Unicorn has a conclave here. | *The Church of the Unicorn has a conclave here. | ||
− | *Estimated population of Acadia is 400k. There are Acadian communities in many cities in Amber and the Golden Circles, reminiscent of Little italy and Chinatowns. These communities trade in Acadian goods and support many restaurants. | + | *Estimated population of Acadia is 400k. There are Acadian communities in many cities in Amber and the Golden Circles, reminiscent of Little italy and Chinatowns. These communities trade in Acadian goods and support many restaurants. |
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===Government and Commerce=== | ===Government and Commerce=== | ||
− | * | + | *Technically Acadia is a sovereign nation. It is a member of the Golden Circle Signatory Treaty([[GCST]]). It has embassies in many realms. |
*It has a governing body and appoints a Consul for a 4 year term. It sends a representative to the [[Council of Commentary]]. | *It has a governing body and appoints a Consul for a 4 year term. It sends a representative to the [[Council of Commentary]]. | ||
*Acadia operates a merchant fleet that sails throughout the Golden Circle and trades heavily with Rebma. | *Acadia operates a merchant fleet that sails throughout the Golden Circle and trades heavily with Rebma. | ||
− | *It depends on the military of Amber for its defense and | + | *It depends on the military of Amber for its defense and few of its population serve in the military. |
*Many members of Acadia are involved in Merchant organizations, unions and guilds of Amber. | *Many members of Acadia are involved in Merchant organizations, unions and guilds of Amber. | ||
− | *Acadia trades in rare foodstuffs for metals and things unavailable | + | *Acadia trades in rare foodstuffs for metals and things unavailable. |
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