Ethus, An Overview
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| Planet Name: | Ethus |
| Currency: | 10 Bronze pieces = 1 Silver, 10 Silvers = 1 Gold, 100 Gold = 1 Platinum |
| Moons: | 2, the largest is always visable at night but the smaller is seen for a period of only 3 hours between midnight and 3am. |
| Suns: | 1 |
| Planets in Solar System: | 11 |
| Ethus's Position: | 4th from the Sun |
| Oceans: | 4 - Eastern Ocean, Arisian Ocean, The Great Waters and the Lonely Sea. (The Arisian Ocean is the only ocean accessable in the RPG) |
| Continents: | 5, Aris is the name of the continent we rp on. |
| Climate: | Like earth, the northern areas are cooler, further from the massive sun. It is also cooler when the second moon is visible, for reasons unknown to Ethian scientists. The climate is similar to earth in most ways. Winters can be a little colder. Sleet is common during the spring. Fertile land is common, the ozone is in tact. It is a young planet with little pollution. There is a lot of lush vegetation with not a lot of dry areas. Some even suspect the massive Osai desert is a magical creation as there is nothing else like it in the world. |
| Clothing: | Along the lines of medieval fashion with influences from Rome, Asia and even modern flair. For example, the Vpera often where halter styled fashion due to their wings. |
| Commodities: | Gold, glass, leather, wood, stone, silk, cotton. Some metals are in short supply, making weaponry expensive. |
The Ethian Empire
Our story takes place in the later days of the Ethian Empire. The Ethians have ruled many lands for centuries now, building their world on conquest and enslavement spreading their culture far and wide across the continent, but in many respects it is an empire spread too thin. It falters easily under the pressure of a dread plague and its rules seem less significant as one travels far from its core.
All the same the Empire strives to retain control even over its farthest reaches and our setting takes place on the far eastern boundaries in what has been known as the Yangon Province of the mighty Ethian Empire. A recent plague caused a terrible break in communication prompting some loyal to the empire to act unilaterally to try to restore control. What became known as 'New Ethus' fell prey to draconian rules. Under the guise of espousing Osai ideals, great atrocities were committed against the people living in the immediate vicinity.
At the present time New Ethus has been dismantled, essentially being brought fully back under the Empire's control.
The RP game has shifted focus, moving further out to the frontiers where the Ethians have had less influence over the culture and financial success of the territories. Instead of mulling over the political futures of a failing empire there is instead the religious instability over a hybrid city nestled on the shore. Onise is not a new focal point, but certainly a place where interesting things happen.
Our other focal point is Aganthis an ancient relic found floating in the skies. The big question will remain as to whether its inhabitants can rescue it before it falls into the oceans below, but much can happen in the time before that question is ever answered.
Current Plots: Regions of Interest:Major Holidays
The major holidays are mostly celebrated by all races but there are some that are unique. Some races celebrate holidays differently but fundamentally they are the same.
- Mid March
- End of the Moons - A solemn religious ceremony thanking the Spirits for the year that as passed, reflection on the good that has come and the good that will be. The day varies, it marks the end of winter.
- Mid March
- Welcoming of the Sun - After the End of Moons, everyone will stay up until the sun rises and break their fast to welcome the sun and the new year. A week of celebrations follow.
- Third Sunday in May
- Day of Night- Each year, an eclipse will cover the sun on this day. Children and adults alike dress in costumes to frighten away demons.
- June 1st
- Festival of Lights - It is believed to be the day that the first Ethians were born. Fire elementals fill the sky with fireworks and there are feasts for everyone. (Ethian Only)
- June 2nd
- S'p'ek - Although they will tell no one why, every member of the clockwork race will go still all at once for around 3 hours on this day and will not work for the remainder of the day. (X't'k'rk only)
- Mid-Summer
- Solstice - Celebration of the longest day of the year. It is a day of drinking and dancing.
- October 10th
- Cosha - The celebration of the harvest, small gifts are exchanged. Is often considered a romantic holiday as everyone settles in for the winter.
- Mid-Winter
- Solstice- A quiet holiday most often spent with the family. The day is taken off, work stops and shops close as a reflection on the shortest day of the year and how quickly time passes.
