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 == Religion ==
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+In short Aaru worship the past. In more pragmatic terms they worship their ancestors who are the most direct conduit to great spiritual powers that are the gods. Aaru see Gods not as specific entities but rather as forces of the universe. These forces find embodiment as specific demigod ancestors that represent each force.
 == Cities ==

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Aaru Rituals

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	'''Ritual of Soulifactory Construction:''' This ritual has been cast only five times since it’s creation a millennium ago and many feel it will not be cast again any time soon, requiring as it does the sacrifice of those who cast it and many others besides.		'''Ritual of Soulifactory Construction:''' This ritual has been cast only five times since it’s creation a millennium ago and many feel it will not be cast again any time soon, requiring as it does the sacrifice of those who cast it and many others besides.

	~~'''Ritual of Kinetic Carrier Construction:''' This expensive ritual creates a Kinetic Carrier Vessel. It has been cast only five times in a millennium due to the rarity of its material components.~~

	'''MAJOR RITUALS'''		'''MAJOR RITUALS'''
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	'''Ritual of Solar Focuser Construction:''' This ritual creates a Solar Focuser; a huge ranged weapon that adorn the walls of Aaru settlements.		'''Ritual of Solar Focuser Construction:''' This ritual creates a Solar Focuser; a huge ranged weapon that adorn the walls of Aaru settlements.

	'''Ritual of Kinetic Mat Construction:''' This ritual creates a Kinetic Mat; a ~~brightly glowing~~ sheet of star metal that when guided by an experienced pilot can fly at a fair clip.		'''Ritual of Kinetic Mat Construction:''' This ritual creates a Kinetic Mat; a sheet of star metal that when guided by an experienced pilot can fly at a fair clip.

	'''Ritual of Shadow Walking:''' This ritual creates a small area of shadow and emulates the effect of the shadow walk spell for all within the area.		'''Ritual of Shadow Walking:''' This ritual creates a small area of shadow and emulates the effect of the shadow walk spell for all within the area.
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	'''MINOR RITUALS'''		'''MINOR RITUALS'''

			'''Ritual of Non-Occurance:''' This ritual erases evidence or memories of events within a 300ft radius area (including the ritual) that occur over the period of an hour. Any events, memories of the events and physical evidence of the events dissappear, restoring the area to how it was exactly an hour before excluding any objects or lifeforms removed from the area. This also effects creatures out side of the area of effect that were inside, or saw inside, the area of effect during the non-occurred hour.

			'''Ritual of Unrememberance:''' This ritual erases a month of memories from it's targets mind. The memories cannot be retrieved, viewed or divined through any means.

	'''Ritual of Rain/Shine:''' This ritual can either bring about rain or clear away clouds.		'''Ritual of Rain/Shine:''' This ritual can either bring about rain or clear away clouds.
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	'''Ritual of Fixing:''' This ritual creates an area that constantly generates the effect of the spell Mend.		'''Ritual of Fixing:''' This ritual creates an area that constantly generates the effect of the spell Mend.

	~~'''Ritual of ACF Armour Construction:''' Item creation ritual.~~

	~~'''Ritual of ACF Goggle Construction:''' Item creation ritual.~~

	~~'''Ritual of ACF Sabre Construction:''' Item creation ritual.~~

	'''Ritual of Telepathy:''' This ritual reads the inner most thoughts of its nearby target.		'''Ritual of Telepathy:''' This ritual reads the inner most thoughts of its nearby target.
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	'''Ritual of Dreams:''' This ritual can send a specific dream to its distant recipient.		'''Ritual of Dreams:''' This ritual can send a specific dream to its distant recipient.

	~~'''Ritual of Feasting:''' This ritual is used to properly prepare meat for Aaru consumption.~~

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

	{{Ourworld}}		{{Ourworld}}

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	'''Ritual of Dreams:''' This ritual can send a specific dream to its distant recipient.		'''Ritual of Dreams:''' This ritual can send a specific dream to its distant recipient.

	'''Ritual of ~~Cattle Mutilation~~:''' This ritual is used to properly prepare meat for Aaru consumption.		'''Ritual of Feasting:''' This ritual is used to properly prepare meat for Aaru consumption.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

	{{Ourworld}}		{{Ourworld}}

59.101.191.129: /* History */

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History

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	The great sundering destroyed virtually all of Aaru civilisation, land, lore, technologies, magics, spirit, their ability to bear offspring and even drained the pigment from their hair. The handful of Aalu psionicists that also survived were initially hated for what they had done, though a grudging respect eventually formed between them, they were never to be welcome in Aaru cities again.		The great sundering destroyed virtually all of Aaru civilisation, land, lore, technologies, magics, spirit, their ability to bear offspring and even drained the pigment from their hair. The handful of Aalu psionicists that also survived were initially hated for what they had done, though a grudging respect eventually formed between them, they were never to be welcome in Aaru cities again.
	Of the mere hundreds of Aaru that survived the disaster most lapsed into despair, a few however used what gifts they had left to try and preserve their race and culture. Using some remnants of their arcane lore and technologies they created three ‘Soulifactories’; ~~strange~~ devices able to create life in the form of one of three young Aaru chosen for their unique qualities. As a result all Aaru under the age of 900 bear a striking resemblance to each of these chosen three. There are a slowly diminishing number of unique and venerable Aaru that remember the sundering, a selection of whom form the Majestic Twelve; the Aaru’s ruling body. These Twelve have overseen the slow salvaging of elements of their former culture and wealth for over a millennium.
	Today the Aaru number around 20,000 and occupy four city sites on the Western continent of Elysium. The embittered Aaru have been peaceful from necessity; painfully aware of the slow rate at which they are able to reproduce they value their lives highly. So far the greatest Aaru scholars and scientists have failed to replicate the original ‘Soulifactories’ or discover additional ways of reproducing themselves. In their experiments however they have created/bred a slave race that they find useful for industry and warfare known as the ‘Umberkim’.		Of the mere hundreds of Aaru that survived the disaster most lapsed into despair, a few however used what gifts they had left to try and preserve their race and culture. Using some remnants of their arcane lore and technologies they created three ‘Soulifactories’; giant pyramid shaped devices able to create life in the form of one of three young Aaru chosen for their unique qualities. As a result all Aaru under the age of 900 bear a striking resemblance to each of these chosen three. There are a slowly diminishing number of unique and venerable Aaru that remember the sundering, a selection of whom form the Majestic Twelve; the Aaru’s ruling body. These Twelve have overseen the slow salvaging of elements of their former culture and wealth for over a millennium.

			Today the Aaru number around 20,000 and occupy four city sites on the Western continent of Elysium. The embittered Aaru have been peaceful from necessity; painfully aware of the slow rate at which they are able to reproduce they value their lives highly. So far the greatest Aaru scholars and scientists attempts have failed to replicate the success of the original ‘Soulifactories’ or discover additional ways of reproducing themselves. In their experiments however they have created/bred a slave race that they find useful for industry and warfare known as the ‘Umberkim’.

	The Umberkim are the result of the Aaru’s best efforts at creating a fourth more efficient Soulifactory around 500 years ago. Unfortunately all they could manage were a dull witted but powerful mutant race with a short life span. The rapidly produced Umberkim number around 80,000 spread across the five Elysian cities and serve as the mainstay of Elysian military, agriculture and industry. Maturing quickly, Umberkim slaves live on average for a mere 25 years in part due to the hazardous tasks given to them by the Aaru. Augmented with the powerful magics and technology of their masters, the combined Aaru/Umberkim military are one of the most formidable standing armies in the world, though have seen relatively little action. The ‘special forces’ division of the Aaru military on the other hand is famed for it’s daring and bewildering raids across the span of the planet. This brings us to another defining characteristic of the Aaru.		The Umberkim are the result of the Aaru’s best efforts at creating a fourth more efficient Soulifactory around 500 years ago. Unfortunately all they could manage were a dull witted but powerful mutant race with a short life span. The rapidly produced Umberkim number around 80,000 spread across the five Elysian cities and serve as the mainstay of Elysian military, agriculture and industry. Maturing quickly, Umberkim slaves live on average for a mere 25 years in part due to the hazardous tasks given to them by the Aaru. Augmented with the powerful magics and technology of their masters, the combined Aaru/Umberkim military are one of the most formidable standing armies in the world, though have seen relatively little action. The ‘special forces’ division of the Aaru military on the other hand is famed for it’s daring and bewildering raids across the span of the planet. This brings us to another defining characteristic of the Aaru.

Dan: /* Personality & Relations */

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Personality & Relations

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	Since the Sundering the Aaru have carried a terrible curse in their blood and will never be able to bear children, relying instead on magics and technology to reproduce themselves. This combined with information campaigns has led to a powerful sense of solidarity with their vat grown siblings and they will support a fellow Aaru (though not an Umberkim) in virtually any situation.		Since the Sundering the Aaru have carried a terrible curse in their blood and will never be able to bear children, relying instead on magics and technology to reproduce themselves. This combined with information campaigns has led to a powerful sense of solidarity with their vat grown siblings and they will support a fellow Aaru (though not an Umberkim) in virtually any situation.
	The whole of Aaru society in one way or another is geared towards the reestablishment of their culture’s lost glory. In practical terms they are limited by their slow reproduction rate and have only constructed a few large cities. Many feel however that it is only a matter of time before the Aaru rediscover the method of constructing new Soulifactories and prepare themselves for the inevitable expansion this would allow.		The whole of Aaru society in one way or another is geared towards the reestablishment of their culture’s lost glory. In practical terms they are limited by their slow reproduction rate and have only constructed a few large cities. Many feel however that it is only a matter of time before the Aaru rediscover the method of constructing new Soulifactories and prepare themselves for the inevitable expansion this would allow.
	~~[[Image:Ailokim.jpg\|thumb\|An average Ailokim]]~~

	== Physical Description ==		== Physical Description ==

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	The ~~odd looking~~ magically inclined little ~~Ailokim~~, with some justification, insist they are a species above and beyond most other ~~mortal~~ races of ~~this~~ world. Guardians of an undeniably powerful legacy their tendency to ‘civilise’ their area of the world and rebuild their lost glory upon the graves of lesser species has them viewed with some suspicion by neighbouring cultures. Of course they see their actions as advancing a greater good, but to more fully fathom their nature one must appreciate the sad history of this once dominant race.		The magically inclined little Aaru, with some justification, insist they are a species above and beyond most other races of the world. Guardians of an undeniably powerful legacy their tendency to ‘civilise’ their area of the world and rebuild their lost glory upon the graves of lesser species has them viewed with some suspicion by neighbouring cultures. Of course they see their actions as advancing a greater good, but to more fully fathom their nature one must appreciate the sad history of this once dominant race.

	== History ==		== History ==

	Once upon a time the ~~Ailokim~~ lived happily with their coevolved psionic cousins the ~~Aileene~~. The ~~Ailokim~~ speak insistently of the lost times when together their ancient cities reached high into the skies, their culture spanned the planet and their remarkable technologies and magics were able to twist the very reality of the world and all upon it. One day a dark omen in the form of a small asteroid fell ~~upon their planet that~~ was ~~initially~~ seized by the ~~Ailokim~~ as an intriguing research opportunity. Too late the ~~Ailokim~~ discovered that it carried a hideous plague that after an incubation period slowly turned sentient life into ~~dangerous~~ and extremely resilient carnivores. The plague caused increasingly erratic and eventually psychotic behaviour as ~~green reptilian scales to grow over the skin of those effected,~~ the eyes ~~would~~ slowly ~~turn~~ red, talons and sharp teeth ~~would manifest as~~ the ~~metamorphosis completed~~. Worse still was the effect when the plague spread to the ~~Aileene~~ as they manifested extremely powerful psionic abilities that eventually proved too much for the highly advanced combined forces of ~~he Ailokim~~ and ~~Aileene~~ to defeat. Fighting a losing battle the ~~Ailokim~~ retreated to heavily fortified cities and tried to outlast the inevitable. The sheltering ~~Aileene on~~ the ~~other hand in desperation~~ combined their extraordinary powers in a terrible ritual that doomed their planet to ~~the~~ ‘Sundering’ in order to ~~kill~~ all upon it.		Once upon a time the Aaru lived happily with their coevolved psionic cousins the Aalu. The Aaru speak insistently of the lost times when together their ancient cities reached high into the skies, their culture spanned the planet and their remarkable technologies and magics were able to twist the very reality of the world and all upon it. One day a dark omen in the form of a small asteroid fell from the sky and was seized by the Aaru as an intriguing research opportunity. Too late the Aaru discovered that it carried a hideous plague that after an incubation period slowly turned sentient life into powerful and extremely resilient carnivores. The plague caused increasingly erratic and eventually psychotic behaviour as the victims eyes slowly turned red, sinuous muscles worked with emerging talons and sharp teeth to slaughter the living. Worse still was the effect when the plague spread to the Aalu as they manifested extremely powerful psionic abilities that eventually proved too much for the highly advanced combined forces of the Aaru and Aalu to defeat. Fighting a losing battle the Aaru retreated to heavily fortified cities and tried to outlast the inevitable. The Aalu however were not content with the inevitable, while sheltering in the Aaru capital they combined their extraordinary psionic powers in a terrible ritual that doomed their planet to a great ‘Sundering’ in order to purge all upon it.

	The ‘Sundering’ was a cataclysm of sorts that began about 1500 years ago an ended around 1000 years ago. It began with the appearance of a star in the night sky that continued to grow at an alarming rate, as it grew the temperature dropped rapidly freezing many life forms to death and destroying agriculture. The ~~Ailokim~~ magics sustained their culture largely through this period. As this star of doom grew larger still the world began to get hotter again, and hotter still until the ~~planet~~ was aflame. Again the powerful magics of the ~~Ailokim~~ preserved them. The ~~planet~~ erupted into rivers of lava and began to break up, mountains drifting slowly into the sky as the ~~gravity of the Ailokim home~~ world ~~failed~~. Many perished at this point, though many in main population centres persevered though extraordinary arcane feats never fully understood. Surviving on ~~chunks~~ of molten ~~rocks~~ the few remaining ~~Ailokim~~ cities were then slammed at vast speeds into other vast ~~asteroids~~ and finally into the fateful star that doomed them. That a few hundred powerful individuals survived was miraculous and a testament to extraordinary powers that have now been lost.		The ‘Sundering’ was a cataclysm of sorts that began about 1500 years ago an ended around 1000 years ago. It began with the appearance of a star in the night sky that continued to grow at an alarming rate, as it grew the temperature dropped rapidly freezing many life forms to death and destroying agriculture. The Aaru magics sustained their culture largely through this period. As this star of doom grew larger still the world began to get hotter again, and hotter still until the world was aflame. Again the powerful magics of the Aaru preserved them. The world erupted into rivers of lava and began to break up, mountains drifting slowly into the sky as the world broke itself apart. Many perished at this point, though many in main population centres persevered though extraordinary arcane feats never fully understood. Surviving on islands of molten rock the few remaining Aaru cities were then slammed at vast speeds into other vast rocks and finally into the fateful star that doomed them. That a few hundred powerful individuals survived was miraculous and a testament to extraordinary powers that have now been lost.

	The great sundering destroyed virtually all of ~~Ailokim~~ civilisation, land, lore, technologies, magics, spirit, their ability to bear offspring and even drained the pigment from their hair. The handful of ~~Aileene~~ that also survived ~~planet fall~~ were initially hated for what they had done, though a grudging respect eventually formed between them, they were never to be welcome in ~~Ailokim~~ cities again.		The great sundering destroyed virtually all of Aaru civilisation, land, lore, technologies, magics, spirit, their ability to bear offspring and even drained the pigment from their hair. The handful of Aalu psionicists that also survived were initially hated for what they had done, though a grudging respect eventually formed between them, they were never to be welcome in Aaru cities again.
	Of the mere hundreds of ~~Ailokim~~ that survived ~~(or were able to be resurrected)~~ the disaster most lapsed into despair, a few however used what gifts they had left to try and preserve their race and culture. Using some remnants of their arcane lore and technologies they created three ‘Soulifactories’; strange devices able to create life in the form of one of three young ~~Ailokim~~ chosen for their unique qualities. As a result all ~~Ailokim~~ under the age of 900 bear a striking resemblance to each of these chosen three. There are a slowly diminishing number of unique and venerable ~~Ailokim~~ that remember the sundering, a selection of whom form the Majestic Twelve; the ~~Ailokim’s~~ ruling body. These Twelve have overseen the slow salvaging of elements of their former culture and wealth for over a millennium.		Of the mere hundreds of Aaru that survived the disaster most lapsed into despair, a few however used what gifts they had left to try and preserve their race and culture. Using some remnants of their arcane lore and technologies they created three ‘Soulifactories’; strange devices able to create life in the form of one of three young Aaru chosen for their unique qualities. As a result all Aaru under the age of 900 bear a striking resemblance to each of these chosen three. There are a slowly diminishing number of unique and venerable Aaru that remember the sundering, a selection of whom form the Majestic Twelve; the Aaru’s ruling body. These Twelve have overseen the slow salvaging of elements of their former culture and wealth for over a millennium.
			Today the Aaru number around 20,000 and occupy four city sites on the Western continent of Elysium. The embittered Aaru have been peaceful from necessity; painfully aware of the slow rate at which they are able to reproduce they value their lives highly. So far the greatest Aaru scholars and scientists have failed to replicate the original ‘Soulifactories’ or discover additional ways of reproducing themselves. In their experiments however they have created/bred a slave race that they find useful for industry and warfare known as the ‘Umberkim’.

	Today the Ailokim number around 20,000 and occupy four city sites on the Western continent of Brianna. The embittered Ailokim have been peaceful from necessity; painfully aware of the slow rate at which they are able to reproduce they value their lives highly. So far the greatest Ailokim scholars and scientists have failed to replicate the original ‘Soulifactories’ or discover additional ways of reproducing themselves. In their experiments however they have created/bred a slave race that they find useful for industry and warfare known as the ‘Umberkim’.		The Umberkim are the result of the Aaru’s best efforts at creating a fourth more efficient Soulifactory around 500 years ago. Unfortunately all they could manage were a dull witted but powerful mutant race with a short life span. The rapidly produced Umberkim number around 80,000 spread across the five Elysian cities and serve as the mainstay of Elysian military, agriculture and industry. Maturing quickly, Umberkim slaves live on average for a mere 25 years in part due to the hazardous tasks given to them by the Aaru. Augmented with the powerful magics and technology of their masters, the combined Aaru/Umberkim military are one of the most formidable standing armies in the world, though have seen relatively little action. The ‘special forces’ division of the Aaru military on the other hand is famed for it’s daring and bewildering raids across the span of the planet. This brings us to another defining characteristic of the Aaru.

	The Umberkim are the result of the ~~Ailokim’s~~ best efforts at creating a fourth more efficient Soulifactory around 500 years ago. Unfortunately all they could manage were a dull witted but powerful mutant race with a short life span. The rapidly produced Umberkim number around 80,000 spread across the ~~three Ailokim~~ cities and serve as the mainstay of ~~Ailokim~~ military, agriculture and industry. Maturing quickly, Umberkim slaves live on average for a mere 25 years in part due to the hazardous tasks given to them by the ~~Ailokim~~. Augmented with the powerful magics and technology of their masters, the combined ~~Ailokim~~/Umberkim military are one of the most formidable standing armies in the world, though have seen relatively little action. The ‘special forces’ division of the ~~Ailokim~~ military on the other hand is famed for it’s daring and bewildering raids across the span of the planet. This brings us to another defining characteristic of the ~~Ailokim~~.

	== The Immunisation ==		== The Immunisation ==


	~~Ailokim~~ life is a precious commodity that will not normally put at risk, with one exception; Psionics. Since the early days of rebuilding, the majestic twelve have decreed ‘The Immunisation’ requiring that Psionicists and Psionic creatures and users either be sent to Aeon for re-education or eradicated from the face of the planet (the ~~Aileene~~ have been excepted). The ~~Ailokim~~ fear that remnants of the disease that destroyed their former culture may have survived the Sundering and that the removal of psionic users from the world will nullify key capabilities of those diseased to destroy them.		Aaru life is a precious commodity that will not normally put at risk, with one exception; Psionics. Since the early days of rebuilding, the majestic twelve have decreed ‘The Immunisation’ requiring that Psionicists and Psionic creatures and users either be sent to Aeon for re-education or eradicated from the face of the planet (the Aalu have been excepted). The Aaru fear that remnants of the disease that destroyed their former culture may have survived the Sundering and that the removal of psionic users from the world will nullify key capabilities of those diseased to destroy them.
	All ~~Ailokim~~ citizens are aware that psionic power use must be reported to central council, though only a handful know what happens next. Over the last millennium the ~~Ailokim~~ special forces have become adept at hunting down individuals, and the families of individuals, that exhibit Psionic power. Often turning up ~~even before~~ a Psionic child is born to take it for re-education and then return it. Despite their extreme discretion and attempts to frame the Unseelie for these disappearances their ‘immunisation’ policy has generated a certain amount of animosity towards the ~~Ailokim~~, indeed folklore often unfairly blames the ~~Ailokim~~ for still births, crop damage, ~~cattle death~~ and other mysterious disappearances.
			All Aaru citizens are aware that psionic power use must be reported to central council, though only a handful know what happens next. Over the last millennium the Aaru special forces have become adept at hunting down individuals, and the families of individuals, that exhibit Psionic power. Often turning up shortly after a Psionic child is born to take it for re-education and then return it some weeks later. Despite their extreme discretion and attempts to frame the Unseelie for these disappearances their ‘immunisation’ policy has generated a certain amount of animosity towards the Aaru, indeed folklore often unfairly blames the Aaru for still births, crop damage, dead livestock and other mysterious disappearances.


	== Personality & Relations ==		== Personality & Relations ==

	~~Ailokim~~ tend to be embittered but proud, self righteous and ruthlessly pragmatic. It would be fair to say they regard most other sentient races as equally inferior and have fairly high standards as to what they actually call sentient. Low-sentience races (such as the Umberkim) are basically considered in pragmatic terms as others races might consider animals.		Aaru tend to be embittered but proud, self righteous and ruthlessly pragmatic. It would be fair to say they regard most other sentient races as equally inferior and have fairly high standards as to what they actually call sentient. Low-sentience races (such as the Umberkim) are basically considered in pragmatic terms as others races might consider animals.

			Aaru society can be thought of in terms of a pyramid where the Umberkim make up the bulk at the bottom, with graduating middle classes of Aaru deferring power to a series of lords who defer to the Majestic Twelve who interpret the will of their chief deity Ma’at. This highly hierarchical society in which the underclass is exploited is maintained through a consummately powerful information control regime. From birth all members of Aaru society are spoon fed information campaigns that reinforce individual roles, classes, policies and frames life in such a way that virtually everyone is not merely content with their station, but passionately devoted to it and Aaru advancement. Those outsiders who venture into Aaru cities and are vocal about their failure to appreciate this order of things have been known to disappear and then reappear with more moderate opinions.

	This highly hierarchical society in which the underclass is exploited is maintained through a consummately powerful information control regime. From birth all members of Ailokim society are spoon fed information campaigns that reinforce individual roles, classes, policies and frames life in such a way that virtually everyone is not merely content with their station, but passionately devoted to it and Ailokim advancement.		Since the Sundering the Aaru have carried a terrible curse in their blood and will never be able to bear children, relying instead on magics and technology to reproduce themselves. This combined with information campaigns has led to a powerful sense of solidarity with their vat grown siblings and they will support a fellow Aaru (though not an Umberkim) in virtually any situation.
	Since the Sundering the ~~Ailokim~~ have carried a terrible curse in their blood and will never be able to bear children, relying instead on magics and technology to reproduce themselves. This combined with information campaigns has led to a powerful sense of solidarity with their vat grown siblings and they will support a fellow ~~Ailokim~~ (~~but~~ not an Umberkim) in virtually any situation.		The whole of Aaru society in one way or another is geared towards the reestablishment of their culture’s lost glory. In practical terms they are limited by their slow reproduction rate and have only constructed a few large cities. Many feel however that it is only a matter of time before the Aaru rediscover the method of constructing new Soulifactories and prepare themselves for the inevitable expansion this would allow.

	The whole of ~~Ailokim~~ society in one way or another is geared towards the reestablishment of their culture’s lost glory. In practical terms they are limited by their slow reproduction rate and have only constructed a few large cities. Many feel however that it is only a matter of time before the ~~Ailokim~~ rediscover the method of constructing new Soulifactories and prepare themselves for the inevitable expansion this would allow.
	[[Image:Ailokim.jpg\|thumb\|An average Ailokim]]		[[Image:Ailokim.jpg\|thumb\|An average Ailokim]]

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Religion

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	'''Fire:''' The last recognised avatar of fire was a troublesome pyromaniac Ailokim called Trousel Erea Tichon II. He was responsible for a devastating elemental fuelled fire that consumed the poor quarter of Megara and he was executed some time ago for his crimes.		'''Fire:''' The last recognised avatar of fire was a troublesome pyromaniac Ailokim called Trousel Erea Tichon II. He was responsible for a devastating elemental fuelled fire that consumed the poor quarter of Megara and he was executed some time ago for his crimes.

	'''Earth:''' A devastating earthquake was traced to a disillusioned mage experimenting in his subterranean chambers beneath ~~Arcadia~~. The name Jeorth is retold to warn others from such dabbling.		'''Earth:''' A devastating earthquake was traced to a disillusioned mage experimenting in his subterranean chambers beneath Aeon. The name Jeorth is retold to warn others from such dabbling.

	'''Air:''' Tornado activity was able to penetrate the wards of Megara due to the assistance of a small cult led by one Neamen Reos Architoo II. Despite the constant pursuit of the ACF he is still at large.		'''Air:''' Tornado activity was able to penetrate the wards of Megara due to the assistance of a small cult led by one Neamen Reos Architoo II. Despite the constant pursuit of the ACF he is still at large.

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The Immunisation

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	Ailokim life is a precious commodity that will not normally put at risk, with one exception; Psionics. Since the early days of rebuilding, the majestic twelve have decreed ‘The Immunisation’ requiring that Psionicists and Psionic creatures and users either be sent to ~~Arcadia~~ for re-education or eradicated from the face of the planet (the Aileene have been excepted). The Ailokim fear that remnants of the disease that destroyed their former culture may have survived the Sundering and that the removal of psionic users from the world will nullify key capabilities of those diseased to destroy them.		Ailokim life is a precious commodity that will not normally put at risk, with one exception; Psionics. Since the early days of rebuilding, the majestic twelve have decreed ‘The Immunisation’ requiring that Psionicists and Psionic creatures and users either be sent to Aeon for re-education or eradicated from the face of the planet (the Aileene have been excepted). The Ailokim fear that remnants of the disease that destroyed their former culture may have survived the Sundering and that the removal of psionic users from the world will nullify key capabilities of those diseased to destroy them.
	All Ailokim citizens are aware that psionic power use must be reported to central council, though only a handful know what happens next. Over the last millennium the Ailokim special forces have become adept at hunting down individuals, and the families of individuals, that exhibit Psionic power. Often turning up even before a Psionic child is born to take it for re-education and then return it. Despite their extreme discretion and attempts to frame the Unseelie for these disappearances their ‘immunisation’ policy has generated a certain amount of animosity towards the Ailokim, indeed folklore often unfairly blames the Ailokim for still births, crop damage, cattle death and other mysterious disappearances.		All Ailokim citizens are aware that psionic power use must be reported to central council, though only a handful know what happens next. Over the last millennium the Ailokim special forces have become adept at hunting down individuals, and the families of individuals, that exhibit Psionic power. Often turning up even before a Psionic child is born to take it for re-education and then return it. Despite their extreme discretion and attempts to frame the Unseelie for these disappearances their ‘immunisation’ policy has generated a certain amount of animosity towards the Ailokim, indeed folklore often unfairly blames the Ailokim for still births, crop damage, cattle death and other mysterious disappearances.

61.68.141.236: /* Cities */

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Cities

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	== Cities ==		== Cities ==

	'''~~Arcadia~~'''		'''Aeon'''

	The mountainous centre of Ailokim civilisation and culture it was here that the survivors of the sundering made their stand and started to rebuild what was lost. The highly defensible city has grown over a millennium and aided Ailokim control over both sides of the Hypothian range. The first Soulifactory ‘Erea’ was built here and has produced around 10,000 souls. ~~Arcadia~~ serves as a nursery for young Ailokim as they are trained for their initial roles in the world. It is houses the home legion of the Ailokim army and the council of elders. It is rare for outsiders to be allowed into a city as important as ~~Arcadia~~.		The mountainous centre of Ailokim civilisation and culture it was here that the survivors of the sundering made their stand and started to rebuild what was lost. The highly defensible city has grown over a millennium and aided Ailokim control over both sides of the Hypothian range. The first Soulifactory ‘Erea’ was built here and has produced around 10,000 souls. Aeon serves as a nursery for young Ailokim as they are trained for their initial roles in the world. It is houses the home legion of the Ailokim army and the council of elders. It is rare for outsiders to be allowed into a city as important as Aeon.

	'''~~Megara~~'''		'''Nubt'''

	It was a proud moment when Ailokim society founded it's first coastal satelite colony around 500 years ago. It signified the begining of an expansion that over stretched Ailokim man power and created the conditions that necessitated the creation of the Umberkim. ~~Megara~~ today is a thriving metropolis and centre of trade for Ailokim civilisation. Though still rigid and heirachical by world standards it contains the largest racial & cultural diversity of any Ailokim settlement.		It was a proud moment when Ailokim society founded it's first coastal satelite colony around 500 years ago. It signified the begining of an expansion that over stretched Ailokim man power and created the conditions that necessitated the creation of the Umberkim. Nubt today is a thriving metropolis and centre of trade for Ailokim civilisation. Though still rigid and heirachical by world standards it contains the largest racial & cultural diversity of any Ailokim settlement.

	'''~~Mantinea~~'''		'''Zae'''

	The second stage of Ailokim expansion was made almost necessary by the increasing population of Umberkim slaves that have poured ceaselessly from the spawning vats. ~~Mantinea~~ was founded to localise control of the rich southern agricultural and forest resources liberated from an uncooperative regime of humans known as Tallastians. There are 9 Umberkim for every Ailokim settler that reluctantly takes their post here.		The second stage of Ailokim expansion was made almost necessary by the increasing population of Umberkim slaves that have poured ceaselessly from the spawning vats. Zae was founded to localise control of the rich southern agricultural and forest resources liberated from an uncooperative regime of humans known as Tallastians. There are nine Umberkim for every Ailokim settler that reluctantly takes their post here.

	'''~~Exordia~~'''		'''Ptah'''

	For similar reasons ~~Exordia~~ was founded on the western coast, though it’s pleasant climate and coastal location make it a far more popular posting and also a holiday destination. What ~~Exordia~~ lacks in terms of good farm land it makes up for in fishing and tourism for overworked Ailokim.		For similar reasons Ptah was founded on the western coast, though it’s pleasant climate and coastal location make it a far more popular posting and also a holiday destination. What Ptah lacks in terms of good farm land it makes up for in fishing and tourism for overworked Ailokim.

	'''~~Eleusina~~'''		'''Philoxenite'''

	A simultaeous expansion northwards was also considered necessary to renew dwildling mineral resources and create a defensible out-post between Ailokim settlements and the sometimes tempermental dwarven residents of the Northern Ranges, who are prone to misunderstandings of Ailokim intent.		A simultaeous expansion northwards was also considered necessary to renew dwildling mineral resources and create a defensible out-post between Ailokim settlements and the sometimes tempermental dwarven residents of the Northern Ranges, who are prone to misunderstandings of Ailokim intent.