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'''Location''' | '''Location''' | ||
− | The island of Ilkara is located near the center of the Northern Seas (which the Ilkarians call Vor Azula -"calm blue waters | + | The island of Ilkara is located near the center of the Northern Seas (which the Ilkarians call Vor Azula -"calm blue waters") north of the Aertepia coast. The island is a large fertile volcanic island with a large variety of natural resources |
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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. | 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. | ||
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'''Footwear''' - for both men and women of all social ranks are simple leather sandals. | '''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 | + | '''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 braclets and aklets 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. |
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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. | 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. | ||
− | '' | + | ''Magra'' - 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 occasionaly 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. | '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 '' | + | Board Games are common with the upper classes as a way to pass an evening. These games include ''Camtusu'', 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. | 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. | ||
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+ | '''Language''' | ||
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+ | Ilkarian | ||
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'''Domesticated animals''' | '''Domesticated animals''' | ||
− | Horses | + | Horses, Oxen, Dogs, Sheep, Goats and Bees |
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− | Sheep, Goats and Bees | ||
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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. | 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: | + | Male names often end in: |
− | Female names often end in: | + | Female names often end in: |
+ | '''City States''' | ||
+ | [[Hellianoptis]] | ||
+ | [[Atolianoptis]] | ||
+ | [[Indari]] | ||
+ | [[ Eributal]] | ||
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+ | [[ Elabnon]] | ||
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− | ''' | + | '''Creator/s:''' Kirk Smith |