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	*Can be used as a partial defense against directed magical attack.		*Can be used as a partial defense against directed magical attack.
	*Can be used as a lens to detect magics.		*Can be used as a lens to detect magics.
	*~~It's~~ spell frame may hold as many 7 spells designed for the Ala Crea inscription.		*Its spell frame may hold as many 7 spells designed for the Ala Crea inscription.

Tolknor: /* Game Concepts */

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	Before the war there was some understanding that other worlds existed in other dimensions and scientists and philosophers were hard pressed to explain the details. The world is located near several well-traveled shadow trails of various origins and some travelers have come here from them.		Before the war there was some understanding that other worlds existed in other dimensions and scientists and philosophers were hard pressed to explain the details. The world is located near several well-traveled shadow trails of various origins and some travelers have come here from them.

	The battle that devastated the world was an incursion of the forces of chaos during the Black Road War that was defeated by members of the '''Ac Mat Ala Crea''', a group of sorcerers in possession of a shadow of the pattern they call the '''Sigil Ala Crea'''~~, that~~ is walkable by anyone with Chaos level psyche and one pip of good stuff. The spells empowered by the Shade Pattern can be potent if used correctly but are vastly less powerful the a normal pattern imprint wielding sorcerer's spells.		The battle that devastated the world was an incursion of the forces of chaos during the Black Road War that was defeated by members of the '''Ac Mat Ala Crea''', a group of sorcerers in possession of a shadow of the pattern they call the '''Sigil Ala Crea'''. This is walkable by anyone with Chaos level psyche and one pip of good stuff. The spells empowered by the Shade Pattern can be potent if used correctly but are vastly less powerful the are normal pattern imprint wielding sorcerer's spells.

	=='''Game Possibilities'''==		=='''Game Possibilities'''==

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	Most people live in small mostly self-sufficient communities. Coastal cities tend to be larger, dealing with commerce and fishing.		Most people live in small mostly self-sufficient communities. Coastal cities tend to be larger, dealing with commerce and fishing.
	Races: Predominantly humanoid of diverse coloration and descriptions. There are a few elves and dwarves that have come from offworld but little is spoken about this and the offworlders have long tried to blend in with the natives. Because of the assimilation there are some families that have a tiny amount of elven or dwarven blood.		*'''Races:''' Predominantly humanoid of diverse coloration and descriptions. There are a few elves and dwarves that have come from offworld but little is spoken about this and the offworlders have long tried to blend in with the natives. Because of the assimilation there are some families that have a tiny amount of elven or dwarven blood.

	Before the war there was some understanding that other worlds existed in other dimensions and scientists and philosophers were hard pressed to explain the details. The world is located near several well-traveled shadow trails of various origins and some travelers have come here from them.		Before the war there was some understanding that other worlds existed in other dimensions and scientists and philosophers were hard pressed to explain the details. The world is located near several well-traveled shadow trails of various origins and some travelers have come here from them.

Tolknor: /* Game Concepts */

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	=='''Game Concepts'''==		=='''Game Concepts'''==
	*World: Adzikis in Winter. Locally called 'Ac tanu Mat ren Adzikis e Anoa'		*'''World:''' Adzikis in Winter. Locally called 'Ac tanu Mat ren Adzikis e Anoa'
	*Tech level: Equivalent to the late 1960s to 1980s		*'''Tech level:''' Equivalent to the late 1960s to 1980s
	*Population: 2 billion		*'''Population:''' 2 billion
	*System: 1 planet in a system with a cool bluish yellow sun. 3 moons.		*'''System:''' 1 planet in a system with a cool bluish yellow sun. 3 moons.

	*Time Ratio: 5 Days in Adzikis in Winter to 1 day in Amber.		*'''Time Ratio:''' 5 Days in Adzikis in Winter to 1 day in Amber.

	*'''Main City: ''Cadaselmis'''''		*'''Main City: ''Cadaselmis'''''
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	Before the war there was some understanding that other worlds existed in other dimensions and scientists and philosophers were hard pressed to explain the details. The world is located near several well-traveled shadow trails of various origins and some travelers have come here from them.		Before the war there was some understanding that other worlds existed in other dimensions and scientists and philosophers were hard pressed to explain the details. The world is located near several well-traveled shadow trails of various origins and some travelers have come here from them.

	The battle that devastated the world was an incursion of the forces of chaos during the Black Road War that was defeated by members of the '''Ac Mat Ala Crea''', a group of sorcerers in possession of a shadow of the pattern they call the '''Sigil Ala Crea''', that is walkable by anyone with Chaos level psyche and one pip of good stuff. The spells empowered by the Shade Pattern can be potent if used correctly but are vastly less powerful the a normal pattern imprint wielding sorcerer's spells.		The battle that devastated the world was an incursion of the forces of chaos during the Black Road War that was defeated by members of the '''Ac Mat Ala Crea''', a group of sorcerers in possession of a shadow of the pattern they call the '''Sigil Ala Crea''', that is walkable by anyone with Chaos level psyche and one pip of good stuff. The spells empowered by the Shade Pattern can be potent if used correctly but are vastly less powerful the a normal pattern imprint wielding sorcerer's spells.

	=='''Game Possibilities'''==		=='''Game Possibilities'''==

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	'''Game Concepts'''		=='''Game Concepts'''==
	*World: Adzikis in Winter. Locally called 'Ac tanu Mat ren Adzikis e Anoa'		*World: Adzikis in Winter. Locally called 'Ac tanu Mat ren Adzikis e Anoa'
	*Tech level: Equivalent to the late 1960s to 1980s		*Tech level: Equivalent to the late 1960s to 1980s
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	The battle that devastated the world was an incursion of the forces of chaos during the Black Road War that was defeated by members of the '''Ac Mat Ala Crea''', a group of sorcerers in possession of a shadow of the pattern they call the '''Sigil Ala Crea''', that is walkable by anyone with Chaos level psyche and one pip of good stuff. The spells empowered by the Shade Pattern can be potent if used correctly but are vastly less powerful the a normal pattern imprint wielding sorcerer's spells.		The battle that devastated the world was an incursion of the forces of chaos during the Black Road War that was defeated by members of the '''Ac Mat Ala Crea''', a group of sorcerers in possession of a shadow of the pattern they call the '''Sigil Ala Crea''', that is walkable by anyone with Chaos level psyche and one pip of good stuff. The spells empowered by the Shade Pattern can be potent if used correctly but are vastly less powerful the a normal pattern imprint wielding sorcerer's spells.

	'''Game Possibilities'''		=='''Game Possibilities'''==
	*The Sorcerers of Ac Mat Ala Crea have artifacts of Chaos a player might seek out. He might fight them or befriend them.		*The Sorcerers of Ac Mat Ala Crea have artifacts of Chaos a player might seek out. He might fight them or befriend them.
	*Flora may have connections, maybe even romantic ones, on this world. She might have players help them out of a problem. She might have given birth to a child raised on this world that a player might rescue or even run.		*Flora may have connections, maybe even romantic ones, on this world. She might have players help them out of a problem. She might have given birth to a child raised on this world that a player might rescue or even run.
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	*The world is near shadow trails established in antiquity by Amberites and some of the Golden Circle sorcerers able the shadow walk. While the previous nations and industry did not engaged in open diplomacy or commerce, players might discover some individuals who did and might influence events and the prosperity of the world in many ways.		*The world is near shadow trails established in antiquity by Amberites and some of the Golden Circle sorcerers able the shadow walk. While the previous nations and industry did not engaged in open diplomacy or commerce, players might discover some individuals who did and might influence events and the prosperity of the world in many ways.

	'''Minor Shade Patterns-Low Order Initiations'''		=='''Minor Shade Patterns-Low Order Initiations'''==

	A shadow of the pattern so far removed from the primal that it bears little of the power of the original and is usually unrecognizable as a shadow of the pattern. Different shades may have different requirements in cost and powers but most have little power beyond the shadows of their origin. Essentially a Low Order Initiation, a shade of the pattern may have a vastly different appearance and effects. They may allow people to assay it easily, even if they only have a Human level Psyche.		A shadow of the pattern so far removed from the primal that it bears little of the power of the original and is usually unrecognizable as a shadow of the pattern. Different shades may have different requirements in cost and powers but most have little power beyond the shadows of their origin. Essentially a Low Order Initiation, a shade of the pattern may have a vastly different appearance and effects. They may allow people to assay it easily, even if they only have a Human level Psyche.

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	**Rendered petals are a common ingredient in perfumes and scents in oils and candles.		**Rendered petals are a common ingredient in perfumes and scents in oils and candles.
	**While not a common usage for the petals they are also dried and powdered and used as a flour for certain kinds of confections and desserts. It is an extremely light and flavorful flour and dominates anything its used for.		**While not a common usage for the petals they are also dried and powdered and used as a flour for certain kinds of confections and desserts. It is an extremely light and flavorful flour and dominates anything its used for.
	For obvious reasons the flowers are used decoratively and they eventually dry enough for other uses. The flower plays a large common theme in the art of the world.		**For obvious reasons the flowers are used decoratively and they eventually dry enough for other uses. The flower plays a large common theme in the art of the world.
	*'''Seeds:''' The seeds are lightly shelled and meaty. The shell and the seed are roasted eaten together or separately.		*'''Seeds:''' The seeds are lightly shelled and meaty. The shell and the seed are roasted eaten together or separately.
	**They are often coated and candied and as such are a common snack food. The variety of coatings is vast. I prefer a pepper and ginger coating.		**They are often coated and candied and as such are a common snack food. The variety of coatings is vast. I prefer a pepper and ginger coating.

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	This world has a plant called The Sweet Flora. Yep, "The Sweet Flora". There is no linguistic reason for either word, or for ‘The’ to be put in front of it. It’s just spoken of that way.		This world has a plant called The Sweet Flora. Yep, "The Sweet Flora". There is no linguistic reason for either word, or for ‘The’ to be put in front of it. It’s just spoken of that way.

	“Hey, Jed, what’s that plant over there? It sure smells good."		'''''“Hey, Jed, what’s that plant over there? It sure smells good."'''''

	“Well, Zeke, that’s thesweetflora.”		'''''“Well, Zeke, that’s thesweetflora.”'''''

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	Its usable produce are stalks, seeds, leaves, flower petals, ground sprawling melons or bulbs and subterranean tubers.		Its usable produce are stalks, seeds, leaves, flower petals, ground sprawling melons or bulbs and subterranean tubers.

	*Stalks: The stalks range from one to two feet in diameter. They are usually left to grow for several years while the other elements are regularly harvested. The stalks usually are harvested after about 5 years for full woodiness.		*'''Stalks:''' The stalks range from one to two feet in diameter. They are usually left to grow for several years while the other elements are regularly harvested. The stalks usually are harvested after about 5 years for full woodiness.
	**The wood makes a fine paper and is used in many of the same ways rattan is. Stripped and used as weaving material for furniture. It is not quite strong enough to make furniture on its own.		**The wood makes a fine paper and is used in many of the same ways rattan is. Stripped and used as weaving material for furniture. It is not quite strong enough to make furniture on its own.
	**Flora Wood is an extremely common wood used in art and decoration. A soft wood it is often inlaid decoratively and is a common wood for small boxes and containers.		**Flora Wood is an extremely common wood used in art and decoration. A soft wood it is often inlaid decoratively and is a common wood for small boxes and containers.
	*Leaves: Thick wide leaves grow on numerous short vines. A vine and a few leaves can be transplanted to grow new flowers.		*'''Leaves:''' Thick wide leaves grow on numerous short vines. A vine and a few leaves can be transplanted to grow new flowers.
	**The leaves can be dried and used to make a flavorful and naturally sweet herbal tea.		**The leaves can be dried and used to make a flavorful and naturally sweet herbal tea.
	**Dried leaves have a very slight pain relieving effect but not enough that is used medicinally. However the effect is noted by tea drinkers as a slight numbing of the lips and gums and the teas is used as a frequent vessel for mixing with other medicines.		**Dried leaves have a very slight pain relieving effect but not enough that is used medicinally. However the effect is noted by tea drinkers as a slight numbing of the lips and gums and the teas is used as a frequent vessel for mixing with other medicines.
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	**Eaten raw from the plant the leaves have a mild euphoric effect and can be used as a pain reliever. However when the raw leaves are chewed it create a resiny plug similar to chewing tobacco, with all the lovely spittle that entails. A few shots of rum are a better euphoric. This is a common practice among workers in the sugar industry and is considered uncouth and a habit among the lower classes. Still, there is an underground of users that span all classes in discreet gatherings where this use is more refined, if not much less repulsive.		**Eaten raw from the plant the leaves have a mild euphoric effect and can be used as a pain reliever. However when the raw leaves are chewed it create a resiny plug similar to chewing tobacco, with all the lovely spittle that entails. A few shots of rum are a better euphoric. This is a common practice among workers in the sugar industry and is considered uncouth and a habit among the lower classes. Still, there is an underground of users that span all classes in discreet gatherings where this use is more refined, if not much less repulsive.

	*Melons:The melons or bulbs grow to be eight inches to twelve inches in diameter when ripe. They grow quickly if given sufficient water and can be harvested year round. Once harvested the outer shell hardens within its thick layer of husk covering in a few days. Once hard, the husks are removed easily, and the bulbs are tapped or broken open and the cloyingly sweet sap in the interior is harvested. There are many ways to process the sap to produce everything from a light syrup to granulated sugar.		*'''Melons:'''The melons or bulbs grow to be eight inches to twelve inches in diameter when ripe. They grow quickly if given sufficient water and can be harvested year round. Once harvested the outer shell hardens within its thick layer of husk covering in a few days. Once hard, the husks are removed easily, and the bulbs are tapped or broken open and the cloyingly sweet sap in the interior is harvested. There are many ways to process the sap to produce everything from a light syrup to granulated sugar.
	**Processed to a granulated sugar this becomes the main source of sugar on planet. Its uses are endless.		**Processed to a granulated sugar this becomes the main source of sugar on planet. Its uses are endless.
	**The syrups range from a clear light syrup like corn syrup to a thick black strap molasses.		**The syrups range from a clear light syrup like corn syrup to a thick black strap molasses.
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	**The hard melon is covered by a thick husk similar to a coconut. The husk is usually considered a perk of the growers and the harvesters and has plenty of culinary uses but tends to become fragile and lose its taste after a few days, hence why its a product most often served in regions where the plant is harvested and is rarely marketed.		**The hard melon is covered by a thick husk similar to a coconut. The husk is usually considered a perk of the growers and the harvesters and has plenty of culinary uses but tends to become fragile and lose its taste after a few days, hence why its a product most often served in regions where the plant is harvested and is rarely marketed.
	**The harden shell of the melons are treated like gourds. Painted, decorated, used as eating and storage utensils. Some growers place the growing melons in frames to make them grow into certain shapes before harvesting. Allowed to dry in the frame before tapping, the melons can be made into a lot of different shapes.		**The harden shell of the melons are treated like gourds. Painted, decorated, used as eating and storage utensils. Some growers place the growing melons in frames to make them grow into certain shapes before harvesting. Allowed to dry in the frame before tapping, the melons can be made into a lot of different shapes.
	*Tubers: The subterranean tubers are plentiful and are harvested in warmer weather depending on where the plant is grown. Plants grown in warmer temperatures develop larger tubers.		*'''Tubers:''' The subterranean tubers are plentiful and are harvested in warmer weather depending on where the plant is grown. Plants grown in warmer temperatures develop larger tubers.
	**The Tubers have a texture like potatoes and can be used like them. That is if you like your mashed potatoes to taste like pureed maple candies. That said, there is an extremely large volume of culinary lore that uses the Sweet Flora tubers.		**The Tubers have a texture like potatoes and can be used like them. That is if you like your mashed potatoes to taste like pureed maple candies. That said, there is an extremely large volume of culinary lore that uses the Sweet Flora tubers.
	**Like potatoes the tubers are used as flour though again its a very sweet flour.		**Like potatoes the tubers are used as flour though again its a very sweet flour.
	**The tubers can be rendered into sugar but its an inefficient sugar to produce compared to the abundant sugar source in the melons. Still, it has culinary uses and its fans.		**The tubers can be rendered into sugar but its an inefficient sugar to produce compared to the abundant sugar source in the melons. Still, it has culinary uses and its fans.
	*Flower petals: The large flower is comprised of a ring of bright yellow petals three to six inches long around a seed plug from five to ten inches across like a sunflower.		*'''Flower petals:''' The large flower is comprised of a ring of bright yellow petals three to six inches long around a seed plug from five to ten inches across like a sunflower.
	**The petals are easy to render and are used for their sugar and their scent. They are frequently added to food and drinks.		**The petals are easy to render and are used for their sugar and their scent. They are frequently added to food and drinks.
	**Rendered petals are a common ingredient in perfumes and scents in oils and candles.		**Rendered petals are a common ingredient in perfumes and scents in oils and candles.
	**While not a common usage for the petals they are also dried and powdered and used as a flour for certain kinds of confections and desserts. It is an extremely light and flavorful flour and dominates anything its used for.		**While not a common usage for the petals they are also dried and powdered and used as a flour for certain kinds of confections and desserts. It is an extremely light and flavorful flour and dominates anything its used for.
	For obvious reasons the flowers are used decoratively and they eventually dry enough for other uses. The flower plays a large common theme in the art of the world.		For obvious reasons the flowers are used decoratively and they eventually dry enough for other uses. The flower plays a large common theme in the art of the world.
	*Seeds: The seeds are lightly shelled and meaty. The shell and the seed are roasted eaten together or separately.		*'''Seeds:''' The seeds are lightly shelled and meaty. The shell and the seed are roasted eaten together or separately.
	**They are often coated and candied and as such are a common snack food. The variety of coatings is vast. I prefer a pepper and ginger coating.		**They are often coated and candied and as such are a common snack food. The variety of coatings is vast. I prefer a pepper and ginger coating.
	**Uncoated they have a sweet seed similar in texture and uses to pistachios.		**Uncoated they have a sweet seed similar in texture and uses to pistachios.