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= Middenhjem =
 
= Middenhjem =
[[File:middenhjem.jpg|thumb|Middenhjem]]
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Middle Home. Inhabited by the [[Nations and Organizations of Middenhjem|Mennesker]] and many other races and beasts.
Middle Home. Inhabited by the Mennesker and many other races and beasts.
 
  
Middenhjem is roughly split into two kingdoms: Middenøst and Middenvest. Many villages, towns, and cities dot the landscape and are under feudal rule of the Jarls and ultimately a King.  
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Middenhjem is roughly split into two kingdoms: [[Nations and Organizations of Middenhjem|Middenøst and Middenvest]]. Many villages, towns, and cities dot the landscape and are under feudal rule of the Jarls and ultimately a King.  
 
 
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| '''WARNING: the information contained below details specific information to characters having the ''Area Knowledge (Middenøst)'' skill.'''
 
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== Middenøst ==
 
Ruled by King Mileas Sedorsen who dwells in Hafrafell, the largest settlement in all of Middenhjem and in the heart of Middenøst.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
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! Settlement
 
! Ruler
 
! Population
 
! Notes
 
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| Hafrafell
 
| King Mileas Sedorsen
 
| 59,759
 
| The largest settlement in all of Middenhjem and in the heart of Middenøst. Recent battles against the [[Races of Middenhjem|Skyggemenn]] have left many of the farmlands ravaged. The king has not called an all out war with the Skyggemenn yet, but many expect it to come soon.
 
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| Skali
 
| Priests of Anast
 
| 19,541
 
| While it is nestled in the Middenøst, Skali does not answer to the King. Instead Priests of Anast wield complete control over the town and surrounding area. Nestled on the outskirts of the Fjalirwod on the western shore. It is rumored that there are untold riches in the town.
 
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| Bravollr
 
| Jarl Aninn Gottastsen
 
| 8,135
 
| Founded on the edge of the Lysogild in the south, Bravollr's architecture and stained glasses accentuates the red and blue hues cast from Blålys & Rødlys. Artists from all Middenhjem share ideas here.
 
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| Klofningar
 
| Jarl Hale Thorarsen
 
| 5,949
 
| Currently at war with the [[Races of Middenhjem|Skyggemenn]] attacking from the northwest.
 
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| Faereyjar
 
| Jarl Krisor Herlamsen
 
| 4,215
 
| An ugly city with utilitarian stone buildings that serve its populace. If attacked it would prove quite defensible.
 
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| Kjarra
 
| Jarl Borald Elumsen
 
| 3,915
 
| Kjarra has had troubles of late. Followers of Anast (with aid from Skali) have been rising up against the local rulers. Jarl Borald has pleaded with King Mileas for aid in bringing battle to Skali. Many of the residents of the village live in ancient underground tunnels. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why they have been able to hold out against Skali.
 
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| Ormsdalr
 
| Jarl Herlthika Raguvastdøttr
 
| 3,549
 
| Jarl Herlthika maintains a tight grip on the village
 
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| Hafnarfjoror
 
| Jarl Borer Ellastsen
 
| 2,848
 
| Utilitarian buildings line the town square. Ruled by a former military captain, the Jarl has assigned all of his vassals specific ranks in a highly structured caste system.
 
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| Hegranes
 
| Jarl Anulves Kvivstsen
 
| 2,165
 
| As it lies between two kingdoms amidst rolling hills, Hegranes is constantly changing loyalty based on show of force from either kingdom. Currently, Jarl Anulves has sworn fealty to King Mileas. Hegranes is suffering financially as neither kingdom has ever invested fully into the village.
 
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| Deildara
 
| Jarl Age Eifesen
 
| 764
 
| Far from the center of Middenøst, Deildara lies at the western most point of the kingdom. Almost all of the buildings in the hamlet are made from stone from the surrounding cliffs along the Hestfjorsjø Sea. Jarl Age rules with an iron fist to protect his vassals from constant pirate raids.
 
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== Middenvest ==
 
Ruled by King Gunnar Torraesen who dwells in Asbjarnakiv on the eastern most shore of Middenvest.
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
! Settlement
 
! Ruler
 
! Population
 
! Notes
 
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| Asbjarnikiv
 
| King Gunnar Torraesen
 
| 21,654
 
| -
 
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| Kopanes
 
| ...
 
| 9,151
 
| -
 
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| Gunnolfsfell
 
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| 7,564
 
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| Helgasker
 
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| 1,894
 
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| Jolgeirsstaoir
 
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| 1,584
 
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| Myrka
 
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| 1,254
 
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| Saxahvall
 
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| 984
 
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= Calendar =
 
= Calendar =
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*'''Syklus''' = 25 Tid & 146 Uke (at which they align on opposite horizons, ~6 years).
 
*'''Syklus''' = 25 Tid & 146 Uke (at which they align on opposite horizons, ~6 years).
 
**Skygge is in the shadow of Hjem and can only be seen atop the highest peaks in Midden.
 
**Skygge is in the shadow of Hjem and can only be seen atop the highest peaks in Midden.
*'''Tid''' = A full cycle of the binary suns. (~94 days)
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*'''Tid''' = A full cycle of the binary suns. (~80 days)
 
**Blålystid = Time of Blue Light. Blålys is high in the horizon (~32 days).  
 
**Blålystid = Time of Blue Light. Blålys is high in the horizon (~32 days).  
**Kveldtid = Blålys & Rødlys are both near the horizon, covering Midden in deep violet shadows (~16 days). Occurs in between both Blålystid & Rødlystid.
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**Kveldtid = Blålys & Rødlys are both near the horizon, covering Midden in deep violet shadows (~8 days). Occurs twice between both Blålystid & Rødlystid.
 
**Rødlystid = Time of Red Light. Rødlys is high in the horizon (~32 days).  
 
**Rødlystid = Time of Red Light. Rødlys is high in the horizon (~32 days).  
 
*'''Uke''' = The cycle of the moon, Skygge (~14 days).  
 
*'''Uke''' = The cycle of the moon, Skygge (~14 days).  
 
**'''Voskuke''' = New to Full
 
**'''Voskuke''' = New to Full
 
**'''Avtuke''' = Full to New
 
**'''Avtuke''' = Full to New
*'''Deluke''' (“Del” for short) = ⅛ of a Uke. (~1.8 days)
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*'''Deluke''' (“Del” for short) = ⅛ of a Uke. (~1.7 days, ~41 hours)
 
**The time in between New to Quarter to Half to Three-Quarters to Full, etc.
 
**The time in between New to Quarter to Half to Three-Quarters to Full, etc.
  
 
The most ancient Mennesker have lived for 15 or more Syklus.
 
The most ancient Mennesker have lived for 15 or more Syklus.
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=== Time Keeping ===
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Mennesker chronicle time by listing the Tid with accompanying phase of light, the Syklus, and phase of moon (1 Deluke). The campaign starts on: '''23rd Waking Blålystid of the 213th Syklus, Opening Crescent'''.

Latest revision as of 13:10, 6 March 2016

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Hjem

The planet is tidally locked to a binary star system (Blålys & Rødlys). Only a small band around the equator is habitable. When in the sky, Blålys casts a blue light upon all of Midden. When in the sky, Rødlys casts a red light upon all of Middenhjem. Hjem has one moon, Skygge (shadow).

Lysogild

Land of Light & Fire, to the south.

Mørkogis

Land of Darkness & Ice to the north.

Middenhjem

Middle Home. Inhabited by the Mennesker and many other races and beasts.

Middenhjem is roughly split into two kingdoms: Middenøst and Middenvest. Many villages, towns, and cities dot the landscape and are under feudal rule of the Jarls and ultimately a King.

Calendar

Looking over the Lysogild during Kveldtid with Skygge over Rødlys, Blålys below.

Only Middenhjem has seasons. Since Hjem is tidally locked in its orbit with the binary stars, Blålys & Rødlys, it suffers long periods of light and long periods of darkness. Those that live in the Midden record the passage of time by the alignment of Blålys & Rødlys with the moon, Skygge.

Measures of Time

  • Syklus = 25 Tid & 146 Uke (at which they align on opposite horizons, ~6 years).
    • Skygge is in the shadow of Hjem and can only be seen atop the highest peaks in Midden.
  • Tid = A full cycle of the binary suns. (~80 days)
    • Blålystid = Time of Blue Light. Blålys is high in the horizon (~32 days).
    • Kveldtid = Blålys & Rødlys are both near the horizon, covering Midden in deep violet shadows (~8 days). Occurs twice between both Blålystid & Rødlystid.
    • Rødlystid = Time of Red Light. Rødlys is high in the horizon (~32 days).
  • Uke = The cycle of the moon, Skygge (~14 days).
    • Voskuke = New to Full
    • Avtuke = Full to New
  • Deluke (“Del” for short) = ⅛ of a Uke. (~1.7 days, ~41 hours)
    • The time in between New to Quarter to Half to Three-Quarters to Full, etc.

The most ancient Mennesker have lived for 15 or more Syklus.

Time Keeping

Mennesker chronicle time by listing the Tid with accompanying phase of light, the Syklus, and phase of moon (1 Deluke). The campaign starts on: 23rd Waking Blålystid of the 213th Syklus, Opening Crescent.