Cola's Idea Hole

he/him, ASD. Another tortured artist with a Worldbuilding project; too vast to realistically be satisfied with, depth wise. Do people read these anyway?

[colasap]

TETRANA

Hey all, THIS is the worldbuilding project! I'm going to release the lore I've built up in blurbs at a time, as well as showing off a portrait drawn by my friend @liminalfortitude, for the species within the world, as well as the "Skills" that I've come up with, for the TTRPG system that I decided to create alongside the lore. To give a synopsis of Tetrana, there is first the need to understand the concept of "Arcanacite", Essentially, a specific mineral used to create magical runes that, when carved correctly, produce supernatural effects.

The discovery of arcanacite runes led to all sorts of technological advances, possibly the most impressive being the discovery and application of nano-runes. Nano-runes are runes that are comprised of etchings so small, they are invisible to the eye, nano-runes are usually grouped up with several other thousand, to make up a single large sheet, ranging from the size of a fingernail, to a massive stone monolith. essentially, circuit boards but magic.

The thickness of a rune/sheet depends on its desired use. For example, if you wanted a simple light, you would need a thick slab of Arcanacite to produce a bright light source. However, if you wanted to use a rune to, for example, store or send/receive a signal/data, you would only need a thin slice to do so. Of course, not all runes are pure Arcanacite, in fact almost none are. Even if you were to scrounge up a sample with 99.999% purity, that sample may only be intact for a matter of hours, before beginning to decay into its neutral form, Tin (Sn) The good news is, Arcanacite only decays when out-putting its magical effects, and otherwise, lays dormant. And now, our Portrait for today's post will be:

Acrobatics! (Art by @liminalfortitude)

"Make the world stable under your feet, get places fast and quiet."

Cya soon!

[colasap]

If you were browsing your library's Fantasy section...

Would you read a book called "Cumulonimbus"

Yes

I'd look at a plot summary first

I'd look past it

Voting ended onJun 15

[colasap]

Its the month!

I thought, in order to stay on-brand, while still celebrating, I'd post some of the flags that Tetrana's main characters would be!

Some of these characters I have not introduced, but I hope this image has some value anyway :3

[colasap]

Tetrana's Magic System

[colasap]

BRO WHY DIDNT I KNOW YOU HAD A TUMBLR HIIIIII

:3

[colasap]

who would win

[colasap]

Tetrana Entry 31: The Skull Carvers (Also, an announcement)

Not wasting any time, lets talk about this desert, vagabond, murderous group of mad-max adjacent raiders.

Core Identity

Date of founding: 009ᚺ/04ᛝ (Post-Collapse)

Founded through the declaration of Maximus Keeleen

Flag: (Apologies for the low quality image)

The Skull Carvers, contrary to popular belief, do not carve the skulls of their enemies, but rather they decorate their allies and members scalps with scratches post mortem, and display them.

Geography & Environment

Map:

Climate: Very, very dry. Hot during the days, freezing cold at night. A lack of vegetation will do that.

Natural resources: Not many at all, due to being in the desert.

Natural hazards: Heat waves, sand storms, etc.

Urban vs rural distribution: Very rural.

Population & Demographics

Total population: Roughly 100-200 people

Population density: Very low

Major ethnic groups: Bovidae, Goblin, Halfing, Dragosi

Minority groups: Construct, Fae, Ornith

Government & Politics

Type of government: A small organization with one defined leader, but democratic tendencies.

Date current system was established: 009ᚺ/04ᛝ

Head of government: He says that his name is Maximus Keelheel, but nobody knows for sure.

Relationship between church/religion and state: little to no correlation. If you can fight, you're in.

Military & Defense

Military size: Small but only because of the population. Their whole crew is armed.

Typical equipment: Large reliance on Arcanacite

Defensive structures: One large commune with defensive structures abound.

Attitude of civilians toward the military: Fierce loyalty.

Economy & Trade

Economic system: Typical bartering system of Tetrana

Currency: Bartering, with Arcanacite used in circumstances where currency is needed.

Major industries: Stealing from other regions

Major exports: N/A

Major imports: All.

Trade partners: None

Wealth distribution: Very communal, so not much of a economic imbalance is present.

Culture & Daily Life

Common dress: Dressed for the heat of the desert. A lot of shirtless men, in typical performative fashion. They really should wear armor more often.

Food staples: Whatever is scrounged up from other regions

Meal customs: Very ritualistic. A Skull Carver never has a meal alone.

Family structure: "We're all family. Not by blood though, that wouldn't be good."

Religion, Philosophy & Beliefs

Major religions: Usidilism (~71%), Copranism (9%) Other (~20%)

Rituals and holidays: The fightin' pit. Its a whole thing.

Religious buildings: None

Taboos: Leaving the group.

History & Major Events

Pre-founding history: After the collapse, the group formed out of a desire to use intimidation and force to extract resources from other regions, without the threat of a larger army coming to snuff them out.

Major wars: Lots of skirmishes and battles to plunder resources, as well as plenty of conflict with The Construct-hood, not to far off from their location.

Revolutions or coups: None

Social Structure

Nobility or elite groups: None

Social mobility: N/A

Slavery or indentured labor: Yes, prisoners of war mostly.

Foreign Relations

Allies: None

Rivals / enemies: Whoever is near enough to be raided.

Reputation abroad: "Some scary people. Apparently, they're real kind to each other, but everyone else is just another target."

Conflicts (If I write a novel/run a campaign here)

External threats: They're the threat, probably.

Economic crises: Nope

Rebellions or resistance groups: Nnnnope. Okay, now that thats done. I'm officially calling for a hiatus! Yep, I just need a break from all this. I cant get burnt out yet, I haven't actually made a finished project yet. I'll probably still be working on a different project though. Here's a hint:

[colasap]

Using my shitty art to manifest more Suselle

[colasap]

Tetrana entry 30: Expanding on Vislina

Hey! I told you I wasn't fully stopping! Today, we're going to build out Vislina, a northern nation, being slowly consumed by a gigantic, fleshy landscape of infection! (That I totally didn't steal from Terraria)

Core Identity

Date of founding: -2,740

Founded through a declaration by Proclomate Hangrath Bristleview

Flag:

Geography & Environment

Map:

Climate: Vislina would normally be generally quite cold year round, if it weren't for the gigantic living landmass south of the civilization that remains stationed. Fun fact, the reason Hila is able to stay warm enough to support its fungal life, despite being so northern, is because the heat generated by The Velvet, blows upward towards the area, keeping it at stable temperatures.

Natural resources: Vislina used to be the leading manufacturing area of the continents of Nola and Taurqe, before the infectious nature of The Velvet began to eat away at the landscape. Its growth only hastened by the dedication of The Cult Of The Visceran

Natural hazards: I think The Velvet feasts, obviously on the land that it spreads into, sucking the nutrients and carbon tracings from the soil and rock. I also, predictably think it would feed upon those who decide to travel through, though it usually doesn't make much of a difference. I think, in order to save energy/resources, it would calcify towards the center, but wouldn't completely disconnect from the central system, so if it really wanted to, it could re-awaken its rotted core in order to consume.

Urban vs rural distribution: Most of the area is rural-leaning, if not for the few industrial districts, where the vast majority of manufacturing gets done.

Population & Demographics

Total population: Went from ~970,000 to less than ~30,000

Population density: Medium, in the unaffected areas.

Major ethnic groups: (Pre-Collapse) Human, Dwarven, Ornith, Felidae

Minority groups: (Pre-Collapse) Halfling

Government & Politics

Type of government: Proclomacy

Date current system was established: -2,740

Head of government: Proclomate Cinnit Gessebbin

Relationship between church/religion and state: Copranism was the diffused religion at its creation, and was aided through the blessing of Coprana.

Military & Defense

Military size: Medium-Small

Typical equipment: (Pre-Collapse) Medium reliance on Arcanacite weaponry.

Defensive structures: Standard placement of various forts, despite a lack of historical conflicts.

Attitude of civilians toward the military: General acceptance, though some would argue that most of the funding is "Paranoid wasting of resources"

Economy & Trade

Economic system: Mainly bartering, with Arcanacite runes used as secondary currency.

Currency: Universally, low level Arcanacite runes. (Only used when conflicts with bartering arise)

Major industries: Manufacturing. Raw materials go in, finished goods come out.

Major exports: Finished products, both arcane, and regular.

Major imports: Raw resources needed in order to manufacture goods. In particular, Arcanacite.

Trade partners: Very close trade allies with Terrachestershire (Terra-Sure)

Wealth distribution: Less than amazing, but not intolerable. The Proclomacy knows the dangers of stealing from the population, and keeps its spoils moderate, to appease the populous.

Average standard of living: Moderately comfortable for the technological time period, if it weren't for the looming threat of The Velvet.

Infrastructure & Technology

Transportation methods: Standard road systems, the rail system running through no longer works, due to The Velvet.

Road quality: Good enough

Ports: yeah

Communication systems: Arcanacite, letters, etc.

Level of technology: No significant Arcanacite development beyond standard devices.

Culture & Daily Life

Common dress: Back in the day, a lot of thicker clothing for the winters, now packed away due to the raised temperature.

Food staples: Salted meats such as fish, hard tack bread, kept in dry areas when possible.

Housing styles: Most homes are directly connected to places of manufacturing, making buildings usually multiple stories tall

Family structure: Standard to Coprani culture

Gender roles: Little to no difference in perception.

Religion, Philosophy & Beliefs

Major religions: Copranism (~84%), Udisilism (~14%), Other(~2%)

Rituals and holidays: Global Holidays, Finisina: A holiday where the many manufacturing workers take their day off, in order to relive stress.

Religious buildings: Mostly Copran churches, established in accordance to Coprana's blessing.

Taboos: A more intense work culture is common there, and leisure is looked upon more frowndly.

History & Major Events

Pre-founding history: Not much other than the first proclomacy being declared, and Coprana's blessing.

Founding events: Conquest done by original Proclomacy to gain the land of Terrachestershire.

Major wars: No notable large war conflicts.

Revolutions or coups: No revolutions present, due to the successful intimidation from the population, against the proclomacy.

Social Structure

Nobility or elite groups: Gessebbin Family

Social mobility: Poor, with the Proclomacy being restricted to family ties.

Slavery or indentured labor: Not present.

Foreign Relations

Allies: Good standing with all nearby nations, as well as Terrachestershire

Rivals / enemies: No active conflicts.

Reputation abroad: "That place made a metric TON of Arcane activators, and now they're getting eaten by some Leviathan Amalgamate. Shame."

Conflicts (If I write a novel/run a campaign here)

External threats: Use your imagination.

Economic crises: Not Present.

Rebellions or resistance groups: Not present.

[colasap]

[colasap]

Slowing Down

Hey all, I'd like to let you know that, from here, I'll probably be slowing down the rate at which I post.

THEYRE NOT STOPPING Just coming in slower. So, for a big finale, I'd like to share 1000 words from The Crawling Cities of Mechania, as a last hurrah.

Cumulonimbus

How do I move on? It’s simple, you don't. This is exactly what they tell you when you enter the defense force. The city continues to rattle under my feet, as it always has, by now becoming so consistent, that I rarely notice anymore. Unconsciously I load another shot into one of the broadside's many cannons, powered by that same stolen runic magic that we had relied on for so long. I was born on this machine, and despite everything we’ve done to the grounded municipalities so far, I was willing to die for it. We always had the upper hand, suspended hundreds of meters above the ground, always on the move with gigantic, crushing, plowing legs that crawled over the surface of the planet like a centipede. I was glad to be in the position that I was in, rather than working in the underbelly of the machine, shoveling Arcanacite samples into the fuel bays, risking magical mishaps, and suffering the anomalous, unpredictable effects. There would occasionally come times where the places we’d pillage would put up a very good fight. Lobbing their own projectiles, finding ways to scale the walls of the crawling cities, and running through the streets, firing upon our citizens.

I cannot blame them, for we had done the same to so many before us, stealing, capturing, slaughtering. Soon this would be over. Soon, I would be able to return to my lodging, to avoid the thought of my actions, I would probably attend some communal celebration, laden with food and drink, all mixed and matched from different cultural staples of the places we’d steal from, up and down the continent. I could only imagine the kind of parties that would be thrown in honor of the captain, and their close crew of additional pilots. Lavish things, decorations that would easily fall and break, if not for being bolted and welded into place. Shimmering chandeliers, constantly clinking and rustling with the hum of the engine, and the intense rocking of the legs over the landscape. One thing I try to avoid is looking behind the path of the city, seeing the acres of trees trampled. Occasionally, you could see the homes of people who had no intent on destroying us. It was something that I tried not to think about. These ideas rotated in my mind as I maintained the same, monotonous routine of firing upon the infrastructure below, as the pilots up above made plans to turn the mechanism, to go around again and attack once more. That time would probably be about when we’d send out cargo workers, who would then rain the ruins for provisions, runes, and valuables, to carry back onto the vessel. Some die in the process, but in the same breath, unwilling bodies are brought aboard in imprisonment, sent to work in the fuel bays.

A whistle blew, and my section’s fire ceased. I was to rotate to a new area promptly, and I listened. I listened to my superiors, but I didn't know why. Perhaps it was fear. Perhaps it was the thought of being stuck on this machine for the rest of my life. The vessel, by design, had no easy ways of disembarking, without taking a great fall from its high surface, and risking getting caught under its relentless crawling leg mechanisms. Mechania was home, but there was something stirring. Some people were quietly opposed to the methods and means of our own existence, but they still did nothing. Any who made serious plans to end our reign of terror, mysteriously disappeared. One could not be vocal about opposing our methods. Any significant attempts to appeal to the masses, were instead covered up with larger, more global news. News about The Collapse. News about heretics of Cylstka, The Machine God. Arguments over the next steps towards building the next huge thing, the next step towards creating Cylstka as a whole. Arguments stating that Cylstka was never to be built at all, that it was merely a concept. Arguments about the nature of Skratkana, the original land nation that The Gnossians had revolted against in the first place. It was all tiring, so instead, I followed orders. Appearing at my new station, I now had an additional defense member to aid me in replenishing ammunition. I didn't ask for their name. We would likely never speak again after this, apart from the occasional communications required in order to work better in tandem, destroying the livelihoods of those down below. It was a controlled, streamlined, routine, and preplanned process. So much thought given on how to get our way, they never stopped to consider if it was worth it.

In some far away land, another crawling city, another Mechania, lays dormant. Only once was one of our vessels finally defeated, and it was due only to a fatal error on the pilot’s behalf. The city fell, smashing the earth away as it slid into the surface. A permanent, unmovable scar on the world. It was not long before its members were purged, and its vast engine halls and homes raided for every last drop of Arcana that could be found. All that remained was a vast, mazelike, disjointed superstructure of metal, and lost magic. Holes in the walls from arcane repeaters, and slashes of swords. Gashes torn into the walls to get at the nano-runic technology, to transport the energy from one place to another. This was not my reality yet, but it could be. A loss for Mechania, and a win for whatever grounded nation we had attempted to pillage. Some argue that we have, in fact, built Cylstka. But others argue that the great, holy machine could never be felled. It would be never ending, unconstructable by flesh hands. A machine so vast and terrible that it subsumes every other resource in order to reach its ceaseless goal. This was the sacred end to the world. To give our temporary, organic life force to the greater cause of creating something permanent. Mechania was the opposite, using technology in order to satisfy the needs of organic lifeforms, but killing many, many more in the process.

[colasap]

Tetrana Entry 29: Expanding on Kujimna

Hello again. The fatigue is consuming me!!! But for today, lets build up Kujimna, home to the largest population of Felidae in Tetrana.

Date of founding: -26,329

Founded through the formation of various tribes.

Flag:

Geography & Environment

Map:

Climate: Kujimna is mostly vey tropical, especially approaching the more southern regions. Despite its neighboring countries, Its temperature stays quite consistent annually.

Natural resources: The thick canopy and brush produces many natural food sources, which are often exported.

Urban vs rural distribution: Entirely rural, almost no infrastructure.

Population & Demographics

Total population: Roughly 40,000

Population density: Very low

Major ethnic groups: (Pre-Collapse) Felidae, Ornith, Halfling

Minority groups: (Pre-Collapse) Dwarves, Bovidae.

Government & Politics

Type of government: Small tribes throughout, with an instated proclomate.

Date current system was established: -13,861

Head of government: Proclomate Tokiwa Aimi

Relationship between church/religion and state: Coprana's purification efforts have resulted in a following based in intimidation, and conflict avoidance rather than reverence.

Military & Defense

Military size: Small

Typical equipment: Occasional reliance on arcanacite, but usually simple bow technology is used for hunting and defense.

Defensive structures: Any invasions are typically dealt with through reliance on guerilla tactics, making use of the thick brush.

Attitude of civilians toward the military: Basically made of self-conscripted, militant civilians who fight for their land.

Economy & Trade

Economic system: Mainly bartering, with Arcanacite runes used as secondary currency.

Currency: Universally, low level Arcanacite runes. (Only used when conflicts with bartering arise)

Major industries: Not much outside of self-support, but a notable lack of mining efforts.

Major exports: Produce, etc.

Major imports: Metals, weapons, etc.

Trade partners: Nearby nations.

Wealth distribution: Equal, apart from the proclomacy getting aid from Coprana.

Average standard of living: Medium, but not much industrialization despite the nation's age.

Infrastructure & Technology

Transportation methods: Not much at all, mostly relying on treks through the rainforest.

Road quality: N/A

Ports: None

Communication systems: Arcanacite is most often used, as well as occasionally communicating via letter.

Level of technology: Medium-Low, only using what is required to continue survival.

Culture & Daily Life

Common dress: Dressed for the warm, humid environment, with slacks resistant to cuts.

Food staples: Fruits, meats from hunts, vegetation.

National dishes: Roast Trophine (Trophine are local, large birds often hunted for their meat.)

Meal customs: Always, always share.

Housing styles: Established huts in small clusters, in clearings.

Gender roles: Female Felidae naturally have better balance than males, due to having longer tails. Typically, the women of the tribe are sent out to settle in the canopy, waiting for game to arrive, in order to track and retrieve the next meal. Meanwhile, the men are relegated to foraging, farming, and upkeeping equipment/structures.

Religion, Philosophy & Beliefs

Major religions: Other (84%), Copranism (16%)

Note: Kujimna was never primarily a nation involved in the word of Copranism, but was hit with a large purification from Coprana, forcing their larger municipal structure into a typical Proclomacy, under the holy word of Copra.

Religious buildings: Some churches built near the edges of the brush, in compliance with the desires of Coprana.

Taboos: Abandoning your group.

History & Major Events

Pre-founding history: Many settlements of Felidae created within this environment, their stakes of land changing over time.

Founding events: Borders created in order to designate the tribe's lands.

Major wars: An attempted Copran Purification was made against the nation, resulting in the current proclomacy.

Revolutions or coups: None

Social Structure

Nobility or elite groups: Aimi Family

Social mobility: Difficult to enter the proclomacy

Slavery or indentured labor: Not present..

Foreign Relations

Allies: Neutral with surrounding nations

Rivals / enemies: No active conflicts, other than the historical tension from Coprana.

Reputation abroad: "Hut people. Hunter-Gatherers. I'm not sure why they haven't thought to industrialize."

Conflicts (If I write a novel/run a campaign here)

External threats: Copran loyalists who seek to continue the purification against the nation, storms, etc.

Economic crises: N/A

Rebellions or resistance groups: Likely not present.

[colasap]

Tetrana Entry 30: Sapanea

Hello again! This one might be a bit boring, as this area is currently abandoned, as of the results of The Collapse.

Date of founding: -31,114

Founded through the formation of various tribes.

Flag:

Geography & Environment

Map:

Climate: Temperate

Natural resources: Once a variety of industries present, now none.

Urban vs rural distribution: A fair amount of infrastructure, a royal kingdom of cobbled roads included.

Population & Demographics

Total population: Before, Roughly 290,000. Now, Less than 5000

Population density: Very low

Major ethnic groups: (Pre-Collapse) Human, Halfling, Bovidae

Minority groups: (Pre-Collapse) Ornith, Dragosi

Government & Politics

Type of government: Proclomacy, before the collapse.

Date system was established: -29,482

Last Head of government: Proclomate Maralath Omacan

Relationship between church/religion and state: Copranism instated as the religious default.

Military & Defense

Military size: Medium

Typical equipment: Moderate reliance on arcanacite, but standard weaponry is used.

Defensive structures: Plenty of forts and keeps throughout.

Attitude of civilians toward the military: Positive.

Economy & Trade

Economic system: Mainly bartering, with Arcanacite runes used as secondary currency.

Currency: Universally, low level Arcanacite runes. (Only used when conflicts with bartering arise)

Major industries: Production of finished goods

Major exports: Weapons, devices, etc.

Major imports: Metals, produce, etc.

Trade partners: Nearby nations.

Wealth distribution: A bit poor, with a large share going to the proclomacy.

Average standard of living: Medium, with fair industrialization.

Infrastructure & Technology

Transportation methods: Cobbled streets, carriages, and utilization of the Arcane Rails (Which I made up just now, I may explain more later, but for now its just Magic Trains)

Road quality: Good.

Ports: A few in the northern bay area

Communication systems: Letters, Arcana, standard.

Level of technology: Medium-High, using arcana for much of the infrastructure.

Culture & Daily Life

Common dress: Dressed to fit the weather, which changes seasonally.

Food staples: Fruits, meats, vegetation, alcohol other imported goods.

National dishes: Frozen, seasoned ale.

Meal customs: Eat the coldest part of the dish first.

Housing styles: Established buildings in the kingdom, smaller hamlets throughout the rest.

Gender roles: Not prevalent.

Religion, Philosophy & Beliefs

Major religions: Copranism (91%), Other (9%)

Religious buildings: Many churches built throughout, in the name of worship.

Taboos: Sapanea was a huge zone of interest in the leadup to the collapse, and opposing it was seen as moronic.

History & Major Events

Pre-founding history: Many settlements of Humans, eventually unionizing under a Proclomacy, and adopting Copranism

Founding events: First Proclomacy declared the land as an official nation.

Major wars: Only a few attacks seiged upon Daelin, in an attempt to seize Arcanacite.

Revolutions or coups: None

Social Structure

Nobility or elite groups: Sapane Family, Omacan Family

Social mobility: Difficult to enter the proclomacy

Slavery or indentured labor: A history of encampment in the past, before being abolished some time after True Fehu.

Foreign Relations

Allies: N/A, Nation is evacuated

Rivals / enemies: N/A

Reputation abroad: "They were quite industrious! That was, before they decided to pack up and shoot themselves into the stars."

Conflicts (If I write a novel/run a campaign here)

External threats: Bandit groups ambushing groups traveling through.

Economic crises: N/A

Rebellions or resistance groups: N/A

[colasap]

Tetrana Entry 28: Expanding on Daelin

Welcome back. Jumping right in, lets talk about the nation thats more quarry than city, Daelin!

Core Identity

Date of founding: 079ᚢ/05ᚾ

Founded through the declaration of Proclomate Caxias Daelin

Flag:

Geography & Environment

Map:

Climate: Temperate. Not much to say here.

Natural resources: Tons and tons of metals, minerals, and Arcanacite underground.

Natural hazards: Exposure to Arcana near the bottom of the quarry.

Urban vs rural distribution: Very rural all around. Many homes built around The Quarry, to accommodate workers.

Population & Demographics

Total population: Roughly 700k

Population density: Very low

Major ethnic groups: (Pre-Collapse) Dwarf, Felidae, Human, Bovidae.

Minority groups: (Pre-Collapse) Fae, Ornith

Government & Politics

Type of government: Monarchy.

Date current system was established: 079ᚢ/05ᚾ

Head of government: Proclomate Rakeck Oakmantle

Relationship between church/religion and state: Copranism is insisted upon the populous whenever applicable, but alternative beliefs are not persecuted violently.

Military & Defense

Military size: Small

Typical equipment: Large reliance on Arcanacite

Defensive structures: Defensive forts scattered about the exterior of the country.

Attitude of civilians toward the military: General appreciation, as their burden on governmental resources is very light and unobtrusive.

Economy & Trade

Economic system: Typical bartering system of Tetrana

Currency: Bartering, with Arcanacite used in circumstances where currency is needed.

Major industries: Mining, mining, mining, and mining.

Major exports: Arcanacite, Metals, Minerals.

Major imports: Produce, textiles, equipment, weapons.

Trade partners: Connected to most nearby nations.

Wealth distribution: A bit to be desired, with it being a monarchy.

Average standard of living: Medium quality.

Culture & Daily Life

Common dress: Dress appropriate for the changing climate, along with appropriate working clothing, for those a part of the quarry.

Food staples: Hardtack, other typical shelf stable foods.

Meal customs: Treated less as a ritual, and more as simple fuel. Food is often carried along and snacked on rather than sat down and feasted with.

Family structure: Nominal.

Religion, Philosophy & Beliefs

Major religions: Copranism (~71%), Udisilism (9%) Other (~20%)

Rituals and holidays: Global Holidays, 'Koulna' Where a mostly frivolous offering is made to the quarry's expansive pit.

Religious buildings: Empty buildings required by external forces to be built, usually located at the center of each township.

Taboos: Sweet Food

History & Major Events

Pre-founding history: Upon the discovery of Arcanacite, a large deposit was discovered in the area, and excavations were begun. The country was formed after the fact.

Founding events: Proclomacy was decalred, and with the divine blessing of Coprana, Daelin was formed in order to stake claim over the deposit.

Major wars: Defense of the Arcanacite, from other sovereignties/groups wanting to take some of the product.

Revolutions or coups: None

Social Structure

Nobility or elite groups: Royal Family of "Daelin"

Social mobility: Low

Slavery or indentured labor: Originally present, before being abolished in 171ᚨ/14ᛚ

Foreign Relations

Allies: Good standing with all surrounding nations.

Rivals / enemies: No active conflicts.

Reputation abroad: "Just a huge pit. Kind of their whole thing... Whatever, free the slaves!"

Conflicts (If I write a novel/run a campaign here)

External threats: Arcanacite damage to those near the bottom of the quarry.

Economic crises: Not much.

Rebellions or resistance groups: Would not be an actively present force.

[colasap]

Tetrana Entry 27: Maryok

Welcome back!

Today, we're filling out the now long abandoned, ruined cities, of Maryok! Lets zero in what life would have been like, before the fall.

Core Identity

Date of founding: -3012

Founded through a Proclomate Kazzina Niakaiche's declaration

Flag:

Closest cultural equivalent: Bulgaria (Low-Correlation)

Geography & Environment

Map:

Climate: Maryok is mostly temperate, other than the snow that blows in in unrelenting storms from the mountains in the colder months, with some lake effect blowing in from the east at times.

Natural resources: Natural Metals, being the first nation to make the first

Natural hazards: Maryok's snowfall during winter is record breaking, with its piles burying the landscape

Urban vs rural distribution: Previously quite urban, before its fall. Now only a few people stick around, mostly to get away from the influence of a government.

Population & Demographics

Total population: (Pre) ~3.5 Million. (Now) Less than 50,000.

Population density: (Pre) Medium-High, (Now) Very low

Major ethnic groups: (Pre) Dwarves, Humans, Goblins, Felidae.

Minority groups: (Pre) Fae, Elves, Ornith.

Government & Politics

Type of government: Monarchy

Date current system was established: -14,331

Head of government: (Final One before fall) Proclomate Grulini Tulinari, The Last.

Relationship between church/religion and state: Copranism was insisted upon the populous whenever applicable, but alternative beliefs were not persecuted violently.

Military & Defense

Military size: Medium

Typical equipment: Not much besides basic, inert weaponry (sword's shields, bows, etc.)

Defensive structures: A notable amount, scattered about their territory, now all broken down and breached.

Economy & Trade

Economic system: Standard Bartering & Commerce

Currency: Bartering, with Arcanacite not yet discovered.

Major industries: Mining.

Major exports: Metals, and Arcanacite (Near the end of their lifespan)

Major imports: Produce, thick textiles for the winters.

Trade partners: Connected to most of either continent.

Wealth distribution: Poor-ish, much of the riches going to the Monarchy.

Average standard of living: Medium to Low quality.

Culture & Daily Life

Common dress: Not much to say other than the many layers needed to withstand the frigid and powdery winters. Thick coats, thick footwear, and lots of smokestacks over the buildings.

Food staples: Salted meats, alcohol.

National dishes: Mollusk Bat Stew

Meal customs: Pray before eating, proportional to the size of the meal.

Housing styles: Cobbled buildings lined up in stoney streets, alleys in-between.

Family structure: Nominal.

Gender roles: Little difference.

Religion, Philosophy & Beliefs

Major religions: Copranism (~79%), Udisilism (~18%), Other (~3%)

Rituals and holidays: Global Holidays (I promise I'm going to do these at some point), Dalentini, A night where large bonfires are made in the streets to ward off spirits of bad luck, said to oppose Copra and the good that Coprans stand for.

Sacred texts or oral traditions: News coverage through scrolls/word of mouth is very emphasized.

Religious buildings: A fair amount of Coprani buildings throughout.

Taboos: Lack of manners.

History & Major Events

Pre-founding history: Proclomate Kazzina Niakaiche was fabled to have dug the nation out from under the ice and snow by their own hands, but never has true evidence surfaced.

Founding events: Monarchy established under the holy binding of Coprana's blessing.

Major wars: Disputes with neighboring countries, until Arcanacite was discovered, which caused a major, multi-nation invasion, finally bringing Maryok to its knees.

Revolutions or coups: None

Social Structure

Nobility or elite groups: Royal Family of "Tulinari"

Social mobility: Very poor. (Monarchy)

Slavery or indentured labor: Not present.

Foreign Relations

Allies: N/A (Modern day)

Rivals / enemies: N/A (Modern day)

Reputation abroad: "I'm really not sure... You'd have to ask an Elf's great, great grandfather, and he'd probably tell you a story from his childhood instead."

Conflicts (If I write a novel/run a campaign here)

External threats: Cold winter, bandits taking advantage of ruins.

Economic crises: N/A

Rebellions or resistance groups: N/A

[colasap]

Tetrana Entry 26: Whim

Hello again!

Today's country is Whim.

Core Identity

Date of founding: -9238

Founded through a declaration by Proclomate Skipa Dourie Contovna

Flag:

Closest Cultural equivalent to IRL: I dunno, California?

Geography & Environment

Map:

(The circle in the middle, is a giant tree, by the name of Kalerskanav)

Climate: Whim is moderately cold, but it still gets warm in the summers. Its a bit colder in the upper branches of Whim's center tree, which has grown to its immense sieze due to an Arcanacite deposit in the ground below.

Natural resources: Whim has access to most of what they need, not relying on global commerce to function as well.

Natural hazards: Arcane deposits in the ground can cause occasional flares, or produce some frightening young Leviathan creatures, but most are dealt with quickly.

Urban vs rural distribution: Mostly rural, with the highest density of population being Fae in the central tree.

Population & Demographics

Total population: Roughly 12 million

Population density: Low in grounded areas, Medium in Kalerskanav

Major ethnic groups: (Pre-Collapse) Fae, Ornith, Halfling, Boviae, Felidae

Minority groups: (Pre-Collapse) Dwarves, Humans, Goblins

Government & Politics

Type of government: Unrestricted Monarchy

Date current system was established: -9238

Head of government: Proclomate Nebula Redrose

Relationship between church/religion and state: Udisilism is assumed, but not insisted upon by the state.

Military & Defense

Military size: Medium-Small

Typical equipment: (Pre-Collapse) High reliance on Arcanacite weaponry.

Defensive structures: The center tree serves as good high ground, but forts are constructed in the grounded areas for non-Fae to shelter.

Attitude of civilians toward the military: General positivity.

Economy & Trade

Economic system: Every resident is given neccesary supplies and shelter to live at the least, and in exchange, citizens preform a set quota of labor in order to upkeep the public services. Bartering is only implemented when dealing with trade with outside nations.

Currency: N/A

Major industries: N/A

Major exports: N/A

Major imports: N/A

Trade partners: N/A

Wealth distribution: Fine enough to supply everyone with a somewhat comfortable lifestyle, with a slightly disproportionate amount granted to the monarchy.

Average standard of living: Medium-High quality.

Infrastructure & Technology

Transportation methods: Roads for the grounded lands, and Fae can fly from branch to branch in the center tree.

Road quality: Fair

Ports: N/A, landlocked.

Communication systems: Arcanacite is most often used, as calligraphy is complicated by size differences.

Level of technology: Arcanacite centered infrastructure, but not a total reliance on it for every facet.

Culture & Daily Life

Common dress: Standardized by the monarchy, but variation does exist. Usually fit to suit the changing seasons, with warmer clothes being used in the higher up branches of the tree.

Food staples: Produce, fish from the river, honey, etc. Portions are less scarce due to Fae's lessened demand for large portions. (Small=less food needed)

National dishes: Tea!

Meal customs: People usually need to stand in a short line to receive their weekly supplies, so a 'thank you' is usually given to the person who brought in dinner.

Housing styles: Itty bitty homes built into the wooden branches of the tree, otherwise, standard shelters reminiscent of medieval Europe, along the grounded areas.

Family structure: Typical.

Gender roles: No difference in perception, with many also exploring realms outside of the binary, met with acceptance. (WOKE!!!!)

Religion, Philosophy & Beliefs

Major religions: Udisilism (72%), Non-Religous (19%), Other, (9%)

Rituals and holidays: Global Holidays, Current birthday of the residing Proclomate is celebrated nationwide.

Religious buildings: Only established buildings lay in grounded areas, otherwise prayer is done within the home.

Taboos: Close-mindedness.

History & Major Events

Pre-founding history: Discovery of Kalerskanav led many Fae to congregate, and form a monarchy.

Founding events: Infrastructure construction led by first proclomate.

Major wars: Not many, other than the times that adjacent countries have tried to invade, in order to:

1. Change their economic system

2. Change their dominant religion 3. Steal Arcanacite from Kalerskanav's roots.

Revolutions or coups: A revolution against the monarchy brewing, due to their inactivity, and incompetency in dealing with certain societal troubles.

Social Structure

Nobility or elite groups: Royal Family of Redrose

Social mobility: N/A, being elected Proclomate when outside of the family is difficult.

Slavery or indentured labor: Not present.

Foreign Relations

Allies: Good standing with all nearby nations.

Rivals / enemies: No active conflicts, other than the historical tension from Coprana.

Reputation abroad: "Very... feminine... I'm not sure how they made the "no money" thing work, but good on them I guess."

Conflicts (If I write a novel/run a campaign here)

External threats: Developing Leviathans, storms, local conflicts. Notably, a rampant problem to do with illicit substances, usually of the Arcane Variety.

Economic crises: N/A

Rebellions or resistance groups: Definitely could be present, could become its own plotline.

[colasap]

Tetrana Entry 25: Expanding on Skratkana

Welcome back! Wasting no time, lets get into our next country: Skratkana, A land dedicated to the waste heaps of mechanisms set to no longer operate. Robbed of their Arcanacite, they’re dumped here to oxidize, and be appraised by the denizens that reside within its metallic heaps, all praising the high lord of technology.

Core Identity

Date of founding: 592ᚹ(Wunjo)/14ᛗ(Mannaz)

Founded through a declaration by Proclomate Aanara Bouhroh

Flag:

Closest Cultural equivalent to IRL: Slavic regions (what a surprise)

Geography & Environment

Map:

Climate: Being one of the more northern countries, Skratkana is consistently cold throughout the year, only being barely warm enough for the lakes and rivers to melt, during the dead of summer. It snows and rains frequently, but the sun still shines.

Natural resources: Lots of natural minerals within the ground, which have, previously, been used for mining operations.

Natural hazards: The land is made a bit treacherous with the leftover bits of scrap, which can create terrain that is difficult to travel.

Urban vs rural distribution: Pretty much the entire area is rural, with homes being few and far between.

Population & Demographics

Total population: Roughly 600,000

Population density: Very low

Major ethnic groups: (Pre-Collapse) Human, Bovidae, Dwarves, Ornith

Minority groups: (Pre-Collapse) Fae, Dragosi

Government & Politics

Type of government: Theocracy

Date current system was established: 592ᚹ/14ᛗ

Head of government: High Priestess Doris "Cylstka's Hooves" Gorvishna

Relationship between church/religion and state: The nation is brought together by a unified belief in the end goal of Cylstka's construction.

Military & Defense

Military size: Medium-Large

Typical equipment: Large reliance on Arcanacite, even after the collapse.

Defensive structures: Any invasions are typically delat with through reliance on guerilla tactics, making use of the heaps of scrapped technology around.

Attitude of civilians toward the military: Basically made of self-conscripted, militant civilians who fight for the name of Cylstka.

Economy & Trade

Economic system: Mainly bartering, with Arcanacite runes used as secondary currency.

Currency: Universally, low level Arcanacite runes. (Only used when conflicts with bartering arise)

Major industries: Providing space for decommissioned machines.

Major exports: Metals, Minerals, Arcanacite, lumber.

Major imports: Scrap, provisions, textiles.

Trade partners: Nearby northern nations.

Wealth distribution: Equal, apart from the many tithes granted to the church.

Black market presence: Many have no issue constructing and smuggling sketchy technology without the higher-ups' knowledge

Average standard of living: Medium to low quality, being a newer nation, and taking refuge in a land of thrown away items.

Infrastructure & Technology

Transportation methods: Roads, sleds, occasional Arcana

Road quality: Not very well established, even when not blanketed with snow.

Ports: Not many at all, the waters being interrupted with icy chunks usually.

Communication systems: Arcanacite is most often used, as well as occasionally communicating via letter.

Level of technology: Very reliant, and innovative in fields of Arcanacite, and its devices. Fun fact, Skratkana invented the nano-rune.

Culture & Daily Life

Common dress: Dressed for the cold, only shedding layers in the warmest months.

Food staples: Salted meats such as fish, hard tack bread, kept in dry areas when possible.

National dishes: Stew!

Meal customs: Lots of prayer before beginning the meal. (It lets it cool down a bit too)

Housing styles: Mostly shelters built upon the deposited scraps around, in many cases reinforced to insolate from the cold.

Family structure: Quite rigid

Gender roles: Little to no difference in perception.

Religion, Philosophy & Beliefs

Major religions: Cylstakin (99%), Other (1%)

To explain Cylstakin: Motivated by the advancements of technology, many believe in the soul that resides within all machinery collectively. And at worlds end, all knowledge and soul will converge into one, perfect, metallic vessel. A machine so great it pierces the skies and beyond, fueled by a perpetual engine. Cylstka, The Machine God. They believe that to exist is to create, and that the most noble act of creation, is to aid in the construction of this 'Last Machine'. Continue research, conceptualize, and put it together with metal and magic!

Sacred texts or oral traditions: Religious discourse often revolves around what Cylstka would be, at all.

Religious buildings: Many churches cobbled together all throughout, and an alter to the machine god, within many of the homes.

Taboos: Failing to honor the soul of the machine.

History & Major Events

Pre-founding history: Religious diffusion of Cylstakin, caused many believers to converge in an area of low temperature, in order to more optimally work with Arcana as a collective unit.

Founding events: Holy Chuch of Cylstka was established, along with Skratkana

Major wars: An attempted Copran Purification was made against the nation, but didnt end up working out, due to Skratkana's tactics, and advanced technology.

Revolutions or coups: The Gnossian revolution against Skratkana has left the nation worse for wear.

Social Structure

Nobility or elite groups: The Holy Parliament of Wido Zaragamba, Sinaht Venlamin, Ricaussa Taiki, and Skix Pebblecut

Social mobility: Difficult to enter the Holy collective.

Slavery or indentured labor: Not present in Skratkana.

Foreign Relations

Allies: Despite differing ways of life, Hila is willing to aid, despite their "inferior technology".

Rivals / enemies: No active conflicts, other than the historical tension from Coprana.

Reputation abroad: "A bunch of weirdoes who probably sleep with their runes, but, credit where its due, Nano-runes are pretty significant!"

Conflicts (If I write a novel/run a campaign here)

External threats: Copran loyalists who seek to continue the purification against the nation, snow storms, etc.

Economic crises: Arcanacite being depleted post-collapse could become an issue.

Rebellions or resistance groups: Likely not present in Skratkana's own population.