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=='''Cosmology and Topography''' == | =='''Cosmology and Topography''' == | ||
===Triqis=== | ===Triqis=== | ||
| − | *There is only one city and it is the arrival point of this tiny squiggle. '''Triqis''' has a population of regularly no more then 3000. This is the location the trump brings one to and a chilly slice of ice it is. The mountain | + | *There is only one city and it is the arrival point of this tiny squiggle. '''Triqis''' has a population of regularly no more then 3000. This is the location the trump brings one to and a chilly slice of ice it is. The mountain is 10,000 feet taller then the surrounding mountain range but even they are between 7 & 10 thousand. |
*The city is surround by a curtain wall. There are several stairs up to separate structures for notable people and other uses. | *The city is surround by a curtain wall. There are several stairs up to separate structures for notable people and other uses. | ||
*The city is constructed of heavy walked stone for insulation. Locals have noted that the type of stone used the the city's construction is not a native stone, leading to the belief that the stones were transported here at some point in the ancient past. | *The city is constructed of heavy walked stone for insulation. Locals have noted that the type of stone used the the city's construction is not a native stone, leading to the belief that the stones were transported here at some point in the ancient past. | ||
| − | *From the city are pathways around every corner that lead one to a different niche and on to a place of suitable solitude. Wild game is plentiful, plant life contains surprising amounts of edible provender. The Wardens of Pócaí help new arrivals to find a path to the slice of ice they wanted. | + | *From the city are pathways around every corner it seems that lead one to a different niche and on to a place of suitable solitude. Wild game is plentiful, plant life contains surprising amounts of edible provender. The Wardens of Pócaí help new arrivals to find a path to the slice of ice they wanted. |
*General temperature varies from 45 degrees and below. The air is thin. | *General temperature varies from 45 degrees and below. The air is thin. | ||
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==='''History'''=== | ==='''History'''=== | ||
| − | It has long been known that this tiny place existed but there was little or no reason to visit it. It was difficult to find by shadow walking. That it now has a footpath of Jeweled Road to it annoys | + | It has long been known that this tiny place existed but there was little or no reason to visit it. It was difficult to find by shadow walking. That it now has a footpath of Jeweled Road to it now annoys them. |
Most people who come here never leave. In fact the Wardens unofficially let new arrivals know that they will not be looking in on them. | Most people who come here never leave. In fact the Wardens unofficially let new arrivals know that they will not be looking in on them. | ||
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==='''The Gathering'''=== | ==='''The Gathering'''=== | ||
There is a small council decides matters of state. Attendance at the Gathering gives one a vote. Its messy and bad political science but the people here don't care. The way they see it if you were willing to leave your place to attend the meeting, you get a vote. | There is a small council decides matters of state. Attendance at the Gathering gives one a vote. Its messy and bad political science but the people here don't care. The way they see it if you were willing to leave your place to attend the meeting, you get a vote. | ||
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=='''Sorcery in Pócaí'''== | =='''Sorcery in Pócaí'''== | ||
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*The Pócaí Frame holds one major spell, 2 minor spells, and over 20 minor spells of a non-offensive nature. | *The Pócaí Frame holds one major spell, 2 minor spells, and over 20 minor spells of a non-offensive nature. | ||
| − | *Sorcery and other magic systems seem to work here | + | *Sorcery and other magic systems seem to work here. |
| − | *The squiggle for this place is about a 3 feet of tightly pressed engraving on the face of a shield. | + | *The squiggle for this place is about a 3 feet of tightly pressed engraving on the face of a shield. My understanding is that to assay it one puts their hand upon it and participates in a metaphysical experience. The Pócaí Frame holds one major spell, 2 minor spells, and over 20 minor spells of a non-offensive nature. Most practitioners of Pócaí Sorcery are using spells for survival nature rather then offensive magic. There seems to be little or no combative usage of Pócaí magic. Calrabon Butcher Wizardry is a set of spells common here. |
*A holder of a Pócaí imprint can notice shadow pockets. | *A holder of a Pócaí imprint can notice shadow pockets. | ||
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| − | + | *A sorcerer amy raise this squiggle as a defensive tool but it is of a low power. It is however surprisingly effective agasint shapechangers. | |
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==Pócaí listing in the Diners of Amber.== | ==Pócaí listing in the Diners of Amber.== | ||
