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Guild:ANRA

2008-04-23T08:59:18Z

Quinkish: /* '''Academy of Natural Resources and Agriculture (ANRA)''' */

{{ANRA}}
= '''Academy of Natural Resources and Agriculture (ANRA)''' =

'''Alignment:'''
Any alignment is acceptable.

'''Classes:''' 
Any class is acceptable. We are especially interested in druids, rangers, bards, mages, clerics and crafters of all kinds.

'''Races:''' 
Any race is acceptable.

'''Base of operations:''' 
Current base of operations is in [[The Village of Blandenberg]]. The Academy is building the main building in Blandenberg, and possibly a presence in [[Visimontium]] as well. '''The main building in Blandenberg is complete, and open for use.''' Students have already started arriving. 
'''DM Sponsor:''' Nighthawk4

'''How to contact us:''' 
The current Headmaster is [[PCs:Mhog%27ar|Mhog'ar]]. Messages can be left at the ANRA Hall in Blandenberg, addressed to him ([http://www.avlis.org/privmsg.php?mode=post&u=9422 PM Mhogar]). The Director of Relations position is currently open. Other Board members are:[[PCs:Kish'ti|Kish'ti]], Arn Callindraes, Xilo a Healer of Cha'reth, and Jalya Ak'hanrye, Master of the AKN the ANRA's Director of Alchemical Research. We are currently seeking active membership.

'''What we do:''' 
The Academy is a neutral and unaffiliated '''school''' dedicated to education regarding agriculture (farming, animal husbandry) and management of natural resources (conservation, land management). The Academy’s purpose is to provide education, research, and remediation services to the world of Avlis in the broad areas of natural resources management and agriculture, with the intention of eliminating and preventing famine, promoting balance between population and land, relieve suffering through the discovery, teaching, and application of knowledge, and improve standards of living across all of Avlis.

Think of it as cross between a vocational school and a community college in a rural farming area.

Our goals are teaching better farming techniques, researching new methods of agriculture and new varieties of plants for food crops, teaching land management and soil improvement and forestry management, and teaching animal husbandry.

'''What to expect:''' 
Lots of role play, crafting, and research. We are currently involved in several major happenings in southern Avlis, including the events surrounding [[The Village of Blandenberg|Blandenberg]]. There is the possibility of activities in [[Visimontium]], as well (this is in process). We need folks who like to RP, write, and are interested in invention, and working on long term projects and plots. There is also a good guild to get involved in if your active IG play time is limited, as a lot of what we do right now is scheduled, and much can be done on the boards or through PM’s. As membership grows, more things will happen.

'''Restriction:''' 
Our major restriction is that players realize that this is an organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of people across Avlis, through teaching and research. So, lots of role-play, a lot of quests and research, and defense of those who are doing so.

'''Recent Activities:''' 
We have spent many months researching and testing formulae for a restorative potion for use by shardbearers and ex-shardbearers. The ANRA Restorative is now an established alchemical product and may be produced by any person who has the necessary alchemical skill. Several variants of the restorative have been used successfully to restore a degree of health to natural structures, watercourses and plantlife.

ANRA director, Cairn Mosslel, designed the memorial garden which has now been built as part of the re-development of Fort Taunton.

Sucessfully reviving nexus points throughout [[M'Chek]], reviving and strengthening the M'Chek/[[Mikona]] lifestone. This took many months, and created alliances with several groups for ANRA, including the [[Guild:Shemathen|Shemathen Le'yeritath]], the [[Guild:Mikon%27s_Council_of_Balance|Council of Balance]], the [[Guild:_M%27Chekian_Army|Blackhawks]], and others. Work is beginning for improving the farming plots within [[The Village of Blandenberg]] itself, and expanding outward into the [[Blandenberg Protectorate|Protectorate]] from there.

== Related links: ==

* [[Guilds:by_type|Types of Guilds]]
* [[Mikona:Recent Events]]
* [[ANRA:Lecture notes|ANRA Lecture notes]]

[[Category:Guilds|ANRA]]

Guild:ANRA

2008-04-23T08:50:12Z

Quinkish: /* '''Academy of Natural Resources and Agriculture (ANRA)''' */

{{ANRA}}
= '''Academy of Natural Resources and Agriculture (ANRA)''' =

'''Alignment:'''
Any alignment is acceptable.

'''Classes:''' 
Any class is acceptable. We are especially interested in druids, rangers, bards, mages, clerics and crafters of all kinds.

'''Races:''' 
Any race is acceptable.

'''Base of operations:''' 
Current base of operations is in [[The Village of Blandenberg]]. The Academy is building the main building in Blandenberg, and possibly a presence in [[Visimontium]] as well. '''The main building in Blandenberg is complete, and open for use.''' Students have already started arriving. 
'''DM Sponsor:''' swoods241078

'''How to contact us:''' 
The current Headmaster is [[PCs:Mhog%27ar|Mhog'ar]]. Messages can be left at the ANRA Hall in Blandenberg, addressed to him ([http://www.avlis.org/privmsg.php?mode=post&u=9422 PM Mhogar]). The Director of Relations position is currently open. Other Board members are:[[PCs:Kish'ti|Kish'ti]], Arn Callindraes, Xilo a Healer of Cha'reth, and Jalya Ak'hanrye, Master of the AKN the ANRA's Director of Alchemical Research. We are currently seeking active membership.

'''What we do:''' 
The Academy is a neutral and unaffiliated '''school''' dedicated to education regarding agriculture (farming, animal husbandry) and management of natural resources (conservation, land management). The Academy’s purpose is to provide education, research, and remediation services to the world of Avlis in the broad areas of natural resources management and agriculture, with the intention of eliminating and preventing famine, promoting balance between population and land, relieve suffering through the discovery, teaching, and application of knowledge, and improve standards of living across all of Avlis.

Think of it as cross between a vocational school and a community college in a rural farming area.

Our goals are teaching better farming techniques, researching new methods of agriculture and new varieties of plants for food crops, teaching land management and soil improvement and forestry management, and teaching animal husbandry.

'''What to expect:''' 
Lots of role play, crafting, and research. We are currently involved in several major happenings in southern Avlis, including the events surrounding [[The Village of Blandenberg|Blandenberg]]. There is the possibility of activities in [[Visimontium]], as well (this is in process). We need folks who like to RP, write, and are interested in invention, and working on long term projects and plots. There is also a good guild to get involved in if your active IG play time is limited, as a lot of what we do right now is scheduled, and much can be done on the boards or through PM’s. As membership grows, more things will happen.

'''Restriction:''' 
Our major restriction is that players realize that this is an organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of people across Avlis, through teaching and research. So, lots of role-play, a lot of quests and research, and defense of those who are doing so.

'''Recent Activities:''' 
Sucessfully reviving nexus points throughout [[M'Chek]], reviving and strengthening the M'Chek/[[Mikona]] lifestone. This took many months, and created alliances with several groups for ANRA, including the [[Guild:Shemathen|Shemathen Le'yeritath]], the [[Guild:Mikon%27s_Council_of_Balance|Council of Balance]], the [[Guild:_M%27Chekian_Army|Blackhawks]], and others. Work is beginning for improving the farming plots within [[The Village of Blandenberg]] itself, and expanding outward into the [[Blandenberg Protectorate|Protectorate]] from there.

== Related links: ==

* [[Guilds:by_type|Types of Guilds]]
* [[Mikona:Recent Events]]
* [[ANRA:Lecture notes|ANRA Lecture notes]]

[[Category:Guilds|ANRA]]

PCs:Mhog'ar

2007-10-02T09:12:59Z

Quinkish: /* Mhog'ar */

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== Mhog'ar ==
[[Image:Mhog\'ar.jpg|thumb|Mhog'ar]]
Great Mage of Relations of the [[Guild:IvoryOrder |Ivory Order of the Sun]], 
Officer of [[Le%27Megen_T%27Elysia | Le'Megen T'Elysia]], 
Member of the [[Guild:PrideoftheSouthlands|Pride of the Southlands]], 
Headmaster of [[Guild:ANRA|ANRA]], 
Master at the [[Guild:AKN|AKN]] and 
Senior Partner of H.E.A.L. 
Married to [[PCs:Kish'ti|Kish'ti]]

Mhog'ar is a male [[Wemic|wemic]] who usually walks around in an altered ivory robe in [[Elysia|Elysia]]. The robe misses the lower part and the cloak, making it look like a shirt. He is a bit smaller than the average male wemic and has some scars showing on his lower body. 
If anyone is looking for Mhog'ar, the best chances to find him is by ringing the gong at the H.E.A.L. shop in the [[Elysia#Northern_Residences|northern district]]. 
Mhog'ar is a skilled alchemist, herbalist, tailor and blacksmith.

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== Background ==
As he tells most the tale how he became a mage, when he is not late for a meeting... In his youth he got the standard training in his pride in [[Drotid|Drotid]]: learning to fight. He has to admit that he could keep up with most all cubs by dancing around their axes and blades. But they all knew his weakness and waited and kept deflecting his blows with ease. Because in the end they all knew that his stamina would run out and they would get him. Mhog'ar still has the scars to show for it. He usually says "I stank at fighting". 
The pride elders feeling sorry for him tried to find something he was better at. The local shaman of the pride took him under his wing and taught him the basics of casting. Being eager and much better at it then fighting the shaman realised soon that he had to send Mhog'ar off to [[Le'Or_T'Nanshi|Le'Or T'Nanshi]] so that the [[Elf|elves]] could teach him more of magics. So Mhog'ar left the pride at the age of 8. 
After having spend only a few months in Le'Or he left for [[Elysia|Elysia]] where he ran into Aria, who helped him to grow, saved him a few times and taught him a lot. She later introduced him into the old [[Guild:IvoryOrder |Ivory Order of the Sun]]. Mhog'ar is now the great mage of relations of the new Ivory Order of the Sun after having been the senior mage of [[Ferrell|Ferrell]] for a few years.
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[[Category:PCs|Mhog'ar]]
[[Category:ElysiaPCs|Mhog'ar]]

Template:ANRA

2007-09-24T09:13:34Z

Quinkish:

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|-
| Note the [[Template:ICPOV|PoV]] and [[Avlis Wiki:IC|IC]] rulings.
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! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Lecture notes'''
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'''Agriculture Lectures''' [[ANRA:Lecture:Farming techniques - an overview|Farming Techniques]]
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Fertalizer|Fertilizer]]
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Crop rotation|Crop Rotation]]
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Acidic farmlands|Acidic Farmlands]] 
'''Tailoring Lectures''' [[ANRA:Lecture:Using Cotton|Using Cotton]]
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Plants in Tailoring|Plants in Tailoring]]
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Working with Leather|Working with Leather]]
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Spinning Wool|Spinning Wool]]
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! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Guild documents'''
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- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/ANRA%20Charter.pdf Original charter] 
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/ANRA_proposal.pdf Original Proposal]
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! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Textbooks'''
|-
| style="background-color:#EFF1FB; border: 1px solid #B6BCE2;" |
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/Avlis_Soil_textbook.pdf Soil Creation] 
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/AVLIS_Mulch_textbook.pdf Mulch] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Problems_Farming|Problems in Farming]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Basic_Carpentry|Basic Carpentry]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Crop_Rotation|Crop Rotation]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Soil_Water_Conservation|Soil and Water Conservation]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Forestry|Forestry]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Irrigation|Irrigation]] 
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! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Archives and Notes'''
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- [[ANRA:Avlissian_Leaping_Hounds|Avlissian Leaping Hounds]] 
- [http://www.anra.phersey.co.uk/documents/ashdisease.html T'Nanshi Ash] 
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ANRA:Lecture:Spinning Wool

2007-09-24T09:10:58Z

Quinkish:

{{ANRA}}
<div align="justify">

Wool is a natural fibre obtained from many animals - sheep, rabbits, dogs, goats and cattle. Here, in the south, we usually get our wool from the Woolly Ox. It is possible to shear the fleece but this is an expert job and I advise against it unless you have the skills. If you see a Woolly Ox killed then it is possible to retrieve the wool and to use it to honour the animal.

Let us think now about what makes woollen garments so good. Wool fibres have a crimp so they easily attach to each other and stay together, which holds air. This means that woollen clothes retain heat and are very cosy in cold weather. Wool naturally contains a high level of grease including lanolin, this helps to repel water.

Let us think now about the task of spinning wool. The fleece from an animal must be washed in warm water to remove dirt, dead skin and bits of plants. A thread of wool is fixed to a spindle which is then set spinning. We pinch the wool between our fingers and thumb and the weight of the wooden spindle and the way it rotates will make the thread.

''Lecture given by [[PCs:Kish'ti|Kish'ti]] in Winter 2186 at ANRA, Blandenberg''

== Related Links:==
* [[ANRA:Lecture notes|ANRA Lecture notes]]
[[Category:Lectures]]
</div>

ANRA:Lecture:Working with Leather

2007-09-24T09:09:05Z

Quinkish:

{{ANRA}}
<div align="justify">

Here in the south, we normally use deer skins for items which are to be made out of leather. Deer skin leather is the toughest you can get and so is useful for bags, clothing - including gloves and belts - and even for weapons such as slings. I expect you have all hunted deer and are skilled at preparing leather but I will briefly outline the process.

Once you have hunted and killed your deer you must skin it using a sharp knife. The skin is quickly taken and put into salt water, which kills germs and loosens the hairs. The short hairs are scraped from the skin, which is then soaked in a bath of lime to make it more supple. The skin is again soaked, this time in water with tannin, a substance found in the bark, wood, leaves and fruits of Oak Trees. The dried skin may be conditioned with a vegetable oil and, when this has soaked into the leather, it is ready for use.

Always use a very sharp knife for cutting the patterns pieces from leather. When making larger items it is sometimes necessary to pick your leather carefully so that each skin is of a similar colour.

''Lecture given by [[PCs:Kish'ti|Kish'ti]] in Winter 2183 at ANRA, Blandenberg''

== Related Links:==
* [[ANRA:Lecture notes|ANRA Lecture notes]]
[[Category:Lectures]]
</div>

ANRA:Lecture:Plants in Tailoring

2007-09-24T09:08:06Z

Quinkish:

{{ANRA}}
<div align="justify">Here at ANRA, we like to study all the different ways that we can use natural resources. Many plants are useful for herbal recipes - making cures and potions. But they can also be used to make dyes that we can use in our tailoring.

The colours we can make are Black, Blue, Green, Red and Yellow and also, using a slightly different process, we can make Cotton Bleach. We use fruit, flowers, berries and roots - flowers should be in full bloom: berries and fruit at their ripest. The plant material should be chopped into small pieces and placed in a pot. Add water - twice as much as you have of the plant material and bring the pot to the boil and keep it simmering for a while. When cool, you strain off the liquid and bottle it to stop the air from spoiling it.

Dyes will simply wash out of cloth over time unless you fix the dye. The fixative is also called a Mordant and I will teach you what to use for this purpose. You must be careful when handling dyes because your hands might become stained. Get a large vat, fill it and soak the cloth - the longer you leave it, the deeper will be the dye.

''Lecture given by [[PCs:Kish'ti|Kish'ti]] in Autumn 2180 at ANRA, Blandenberg''

== Related Links:==
* [[ANRA:Lecture notes|ANRA Lecture notes]]
[[Category:Lectures]]
</div>

ANRA:Lecture:Using Cotton

2007-09-24T09:07:37Z

Quinkish:

{{ANRA}}
<div align="justify">
Here at the Academy for Natural Resources and Agriculture we like to think about not only what we can make; but also about the natural resources we are using. So, I will first of all tell you more about Cotton.

You can easily see examples of cotton bushes because there are some growing outside in the Atrium. Locally, there are also some near Nelthrope Mines and just north of Finmaegan Keep. The cotton bushes have a long growing season and like plenty of sunshine and water. You should try to harvest the cotton in dry weather because otherwise the cotton bolls will be waterlogged.

Farmers, and those of us who visit the cotton bushes, should be aware of pests. Look out for small beetles sitting on the bushes. These could be Boll Weevils, which are very bad for cotton - they eat bolls that are not quite ripe enough to pick.

Cotton is a soft fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant, forming the boll. After removal of the seeds, the fibre is spun into yarn and woven to make a soft, breathable textile, which we call Cloth. Cloth is very strong, durable and absorbent that means it is also very comfortable to wear. Because of this, and because it grows in many places, it is one of the basic items used in tailoring and sewing.

Now we will make some cloth and, using that, some things that rely heavily on cloth.

''Lecture given by [[PCs:Kish'ti|Kish'ti]] in Spring 2177 at ANRA, Blandenberg''

== Related Links:==
* [[ANRA:Lecture notes|ANRA Lecture notes]]
[[Category:Lectures]]
</div>

ANRA:Lecture:Working with Leather

2007-09-24T09:04:26Z

Quinkish:

Here in the south, we normally use deer skins for items which are to be made out of leather. Deer skin leather is the toughest you can get and so is useful for bags, clothing - including gloves and belts - and even for weapons such as slings. I expect you have all hunted deer and are skilled at preparing leather but I will briefly outline the process.

Once you have hunted and killed your deer you must skin it using a sharp knife. The skin is quickly taken and put into salt water, which kills germs and loosens the hairs. The short hairs are scraped from the skin, which is then soaked in a bath of lime to make it more supple. The skin is again soaked, this time in water with tannin, a substance found in the bark, wood, leaves and fruits of Oak Trees. The dried skin may be conditioned with a vegetable oil and, when this has soaked into the leather, it is ready for use.

Always use a very sharp knife for cutting the patterns pieces from leather. When making larger items it is sometimes necessary to pick your leather carefully so that each skin is of a similar colour.

''Lecture given by Kish'ti in Winter 2183 at ANRA, Blandenberg''

Guild:ANRA

2007-09-24T08:57:23Z

Quinkish: /* '''Academy of Natural Resources and Agriculture (ANRA)''' */

{{ANRA}}
= '''Academy of Natural Resources and Agriculture (ANRA)''' =

'''Alignment:'''
Any alignment is acceptable.

'''Classes:''' 
Any class is acceptable. We are especially interested in druids, rangers, bards, mages, clerics and crafters of all kinds.

'''Races:''' 
Any race is acceptable.

'''Base of operations:''' 
Current base of operations is in [[The Village of Blandenberg]]. The Academy is building the main building in Blandenberg, and possibly a presence in [[Visimontium]] as well. '''The main building in Blandenberg is complete, and open for use.''' Students have already started arriving. 
'''DM Sponsor:''' swoods241078

'''How to contact us:''' 
The current Headmaster is [[PCs:Mhog%27ar|Mhog'ar]]. Messages can be left at the ANRA Hall in Blandenberg, addressed to him ([http://www.avlis.org/privmsg.php?mode=post&u=9422 PM Mhogar]). The Director of Relations position is currently open. Other Board members are:[[PCs:Vandor, Rika|Rika Vandor]], [[PCs:Kish'ti|Kish'ti]], Xilo a Healer of Cha'reth, and Jalya Ak'hanrye, Master of the AKN the ANRA's Director of Alchemical Research. We are currently seeking active membership.

'''What we do:''' 
The Academy is a neutral and unaffiliated '''school''' dedicated to education regarding agriculture (farming, animal husbandry) and management of natural resources (conservation, land management). The Academy’s purpose is to provide education, research, and remediation services to the world of Avlis in the broad areas of natural resources management and agriculture, with the intention of eliminating and preventing famine, promoting balance between population and land, relieve suffering through the discovery, teaching, and application of knowledge, and improve standards of living across all of Avlis.

Think of it as cross between a vocational school and a community college in a rural farming area.

Our goals are teaching better farming techniques, researching new methods of agriculture and new varieties of plants for food crops, teaching land management and soil improvement and forestry management, and teaching animal husbandry.

'''What to expect:''' 
Lots of role play, crafting, and research. We are currently involved in several major happenings in southern Avlis, including the events surrounding [[The Village of Blandenberg|Blandenberg]]. There is the possibility of activities in [[Visimontium]], as well (this is in process). We need folks who like to RP, write, and are interested in invention, and working on long term projects and plots. There is also a good guild to get involved in if your active IG play time is limited, as a lot of what we do right now is scheduled, and much can be done on the boards or through PM’s. As membership grows, more things will happen.

'''Restriction:''' 
Our major restriction is that players realize that this is an organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of people across Avlis, through teaching and research. So, lots of role-play, a lot of quests and research, and defense of those who are doing so.

'''Recent Activities:''' 
Sucessfully reviving nexus points throughout [[M'Chek]], reviving and strengthening the M'Chek/[[Mikona]] lifestone. This took many months, and created alliances with several groups for ANRA, including the [[Guild:Shemathen|Shemathen Le'yeritath]], the [[Guild:Mikon%27s_Council_of_Balance|Council of Balance]], the [[Guild:_M%27Chekian_Army|Blackhawks]], and others. Work is beginning for improving the farming plots within [[The Village of Blandenberg]] itself, and expanding outward into the [[Blandenberg Protectorate|Protectorate]] from there.

== Related links: ==

* [[Guilds:by_type|Types of Guilds]]
* [[Mikona:Recent Events]]
* [[ANRA:Lecture notes|ANRA Lecture notes]]

[[Category:Guilds|ANRA]]

ANRA:Lecture notes

2007-09-24T08:53:43Z

Quinkish: /* Tailoring Lectures */

{{ANRA}}
= Lecture notes =

== Agriculture Lectures ==

- [[ANRA:Lecture:Farming techniques - an overview|Farming techniques - an overview]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Fertalizer|Fertalizer]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Crop rotation|Crop rotation]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Acidic farmlands|Acidic farmlands]] 

== Tailoring Lectures ==

- [[ANRA:Lecture:Using Cotton|Using Cotton]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Plants in Tailoring|Plants in Tailoring]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Working with Leather|Working with Leather]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Spinning Wool|Spinning Wool]] 

== Related links: ==

* [[Guild:ANRA|ANRA]]

[[Category:ANRA]]

Template:ANRA

2007-08-10T18:29:16Z

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| Note the [[Template:ICPOV|PoV]] and [[Avlis Wiki:IC|IC]] rulings.
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! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Lecture notes'''
|-
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'''Agriculture Lectures''' [[ANRA:Lecture:Farming techniques - an overview|Farming Techniques]]
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Fertalizer|Fertilizer]]
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Crop rotation|Crop Rotation]]
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Acidic farmlands|Acidic Farmlands]] 
'''Tailoring Lectures''' [[ANRA:Lecture:Using Cotton|Using Cotton]]
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Plants in Tailoring|Plants in Tailoring]]
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! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Guild documents'''
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- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/ANRA%20Charter.pdf Original charter] 
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/ANRA_proposal.pdf Original Proposal]
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! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Textbooks'''
|-
| style="background-color:#EFF1FB; border: 1px solid #B6BCE2;" |
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/Avlis_Soil_textbook.pdf Soil Creation] 
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/AVLIS_Mulch_textbook.pdf Mulch] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Problems_Farming|Problems in Farming]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Basic_Carpentry|Basic Carpentry]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Crop_Rotation|Crop Rotation]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Soil_Water_Conservation|Soil and Water Conservation]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Forestry|Forestry]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Irrigation|Irrigation]] 
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! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Archives and Notes'''
|-
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- [[ANRA:Avlissian_Leaping_Hounds|Avlissian Leaping Hounds]] 
- [http://www.anra.phersey.co.uk/documents/ashdisease.html T'Nanshi Ash] 
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Template:ANRA

2007-08-10T18:26:39Z

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|-
| Note the [[Template:ICPOV|PoV]] and [[Avlis Wiki:IC|IC]] rulings.
|-
! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Lecture notes'''
|-
| style="background-color:#EFF1FB; border: 1px solid #B6BCE2;" |
'''Agricultural Lectures''' [[ANRA:Lecture:Farming techniques - an overview|Farming Techniques]]
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Fertalizer|Fertilizer]]
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Crop rotation|Crop Rotation]]
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Acidic farmlands|Acidic Farmlands]] 
'''Tailoring Lectures''' [[ANRA:Lecture:Using Cotton|Using Cotton]]
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Plants in Tailoring|Plants in Tailoring]]
|-
! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Guild documents'''
|-
| style="background-color:#EFF1FB; border: 1px solid #B6BCE2;" |
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/ANRA%20Charter.pdf Original charter] 
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/ANRA_proposal.pdf Original Proposal]
|-
! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Textbooks'''
|-
| style="background-color:#EFF1FB; border: 1px solid #B6BCE2;" |
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/Avlis_Soil_textbook.pdf Soil Creation] 
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/AVLIS_Mulch_textbook.pdf Mulch] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Problems_Farming|Problems in Farming]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Basic_Carpentry|Basic Carpentry]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Crop_Rotation|Crop Rotation]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Soil_Water_Conservation|Soil and Water Conservation]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Forestry|Forestry]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Irrigation|Irrigation]] 
|-
! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Archives and Notes'''
|-
| style="background-color:#EFF1FB; border: 1px solid #B6BCE2;" |
- [[ANRA:Avlissian_Leaping_Hounds|Avlissian Leaping Hounds]] 
- [http://www.anra.phersey.co.uk/documents/ashdisease.html T'Nanshi Ash] 
|-
|}

ANRA:Lecture:Plants in Tailoring

2007-08-08T19:01:52Z

Quinkish:

{{ANRA}}
<div align="justify">Here at ANRA, we like to study all the different ways that we can use natural resources. Many plants are useful for herbal recipes - making cures and potions. But they can also be used to make dyes that we can use in our tailoring.

The colours we can make are Black, Blue, Green, Red and Yellow and also, using a slightly different process, we can make Cotton Bleach. We use fruit, flowers, berries and roots - flowers should be in full bloom: berries and fruit at their ripest. The plant material should be chopped into small pieces and placed in a pot. Add water - twice as much as you have of the plant material and bring the pot to the boil and keep it simmering for a while. When cool, you strain off the liquid and bottle it to stop the air from spoiling it.

Dyes will simply wash out of cloth over time unless you fix the dye. The fixative is also called a Mordant and I will teach you what to use for this purpose. You must be careful when handling dyes because your hands might become stained. Get a large vat, fill it and soak the cloth - the longer you leave it, the deeper will be the dye.

''Lecture given by [[PCs:Kish'ti|Kish'ti]] in Autumn 2218 at ANRA, Blandenberg''

== Related Links:==
* [[ANRA:Lecture notes|ANRA Lecture notes]]
[[Category:Lectures]]
</div>

ANRA:Lecture notes

2007-08-08T18:59:14Z

Quinkish:

{{ANRA}}
= Lecture notes =

== Agriculture Lectures ==

- [[ANRA:Lecture:Farming techniques - an overview|Farming techniques - an overview]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Fertalizer|Fertalizer]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Crop rotation|Crop rotation]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Acidic farmlands|Acidic farmlands]] 

== Tailoring Lectures ==

- [[ANRA:Lecture:Using Cotton|Using Cotton]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Plants in Tailoring|Plants in Tailoring]] 

== Related links: ==

* [[Guild:ANRA|ANRA]]

[[Category:ANRA]]

ANRA:Lecture:Using Cotton

2007-08-08T18:50:42Z

Quinkish:

{{ANRA}}
<div align="justify">
Here at the Academy for Natural Resources and Agriculture we like to think about not only what we can make; but also about the natural resources we are using. So, I will first of all tell you more about Cotton.

You can easily see examples of cotton bushes because there are some growing outside in the Atrium. Locally, there are also some near Nelthrope Mines and just north of Finmaegan Keep. The cotton bushes have a long growing season and like plenty of sunshine and water. You should try to harvest the cotton in dry weather because otherwise the cotton bolls will be waterlogged.

Farmers, and those of us who visit the cotton bushes, should be aware of pests. Look out for small beetles sitting on the bushes. These could be Boll Weevils, which are very bad for cotton - they eat bolls that are not quite ripe enough to pick.

Cotton is a soft fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant, forming the boll. After removal of the seeds, the fibre is spun into yarn and woven to make a soft, breathable textile, which we call Cloth. Cloth is very strong, durable and absorbent that means it is also very comfortable to wear. Because of this, and because it grows in many places, it is one of the basic items used in tailoring and sewing.

Now we will make some cloth and, using that, some things that rely heavily on cloth.

''Lecture given by [[PCs:Kish'ti|Kish'ti]] in Spring 2217 at ANRA, Blandenberg''

== Related Links:==
* [[ANRA:Lecture notes|ANRA Lecture notes]]
[[Category:Lectures]]
</div>

Template:ANRA

2007-08-07T16:53:03Z

Quinkish:

{| style="clear:bottom; float:right; margin-left: 10px; text-align: center; border:1px solid #aaaaaa; padding:0px; font-size: 85%; line-height: 18pt; width:150px"
! style="font-size: 1.5em;" | [[Image:ANRA-logo-sm.jpg|Sigil of ANRA|100px]] '''[[Guild:ANRA|ANRA]]'''
|-
| Note the [[Template:ICPOV|PoV]] and [[Avlis Wiki:IC|IC]] rulings.
|-
! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Lecture notes'''
|-
| style="background-color:#EFF1FB; border: 1px solid #B6BCE2;" |
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Farming techniques - an overview|Farming Techniques]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Fertalizer|Fertilizer]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Crop rotation|Crop Rotation]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Acidic farmlands|Acidic Farmlands]]
|-
! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Guild documents'''
|-
| style="background-color:#EFF1FB; border: 1px solid #B6BCE2;" |
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/ANRA%20Charter.pdf Original charter] 
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/ANRA_proposal.pdf Original Proposal]
|-
! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Textbooks'''
|-
| style="background-color:#EFF1FB; border: 1px solid #B6BCE2;" |
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/Avlis_Soil_textbook.pdf Soil Creation] 
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/AVLIS_Mulch_textbook.pdf Mulch] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Problems_Farming|Problems in Farming]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Basic_Carpentry|Basic Carpentry]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Crop_Rotation|Crop Rotation]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Soil_Water_Conservation|Soil and Water Conservation]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Forestry|Forestry]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Irrigation|Irrigation]] 
|-
! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Archives and Notes'''
|-
| style="background-color:#EFF1FB; border: 1px solid #B6BCE2;" |
- [[ANRA:Avlissian_Leaping_Hounds|Avlissian Leaping Hounds]] 
- [http://www.anra.phersey.co.uk/documents/ashdisease.html T'Nanshi Ash] 
|-
|}

Template:ANRA

2007-08-07T16:48:23Z

Quinkish:

{| style="clear:bottom; float:right; margin-left: 10px; text-align: center; border:1px solid #aaaaaa; padding:0px; font-size: 85%; line-height: 18pt; width:150px"
! style="font-size: 1.5em;" | [[Image:ANRA-logo-sm.jpg|Sigil of ANRA|100px]] '''[[Guild:ANRA|ANRA]]'''
|-
| Note the [[Template:ICPOV|PoV]] and [[Avlis Wiki:IC|IC]] rulings.
|-
! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Lecture notes'''
|-
| style="background-color:#EFF1FB; border: 1px solid #B6BCE2;" |
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Farming techniques - an overview|Farming Techniques]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Fertilizer|Fertilizer]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Crop rotation|Crop Rotation]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Acidic farmlands|Acidic Farmlands]]
|-
! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Guild documents'''
|-
| style="background-color:#EFF1FB; border: 1px solid #B6BCE2;" |
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/ANRA%20Charter.pdf Original charter] 
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/ANRA_proposal.pdf Original Proposal]
|-
! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Textbooks'''
|-
| style="background-color:#EFF1FB; border: 1px solid #B6BCE2;" |
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/Avlis_Soil_textbook.pdf Soil Creation] 
- [http://campus.pc.edu/staff/areed/images/gaming/Avlis_documents/AVLIS_Mulch_textbook.pdf Mulch] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Problems_Farming|Problems in Farming]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Basic_Carpentry|Basic Carpentry]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Crop_Rotation|Crop Rotation]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Soil_Water_Conservation|Soil and Water Conservation]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Forestry|Forestry]] 
- [[ANRA:Textbook:Irrigation|Irrigation]] 
|-
! style="font-size: 1.35em;" | '''Archives and Notes'''
|-
| style="background-color:#EFF1FB; border: 1px solid #B6BCE2;" |
- [[ANRA:Avlissian_Leaping_Hounds|Avlissian Leaping Hounds]] 
- [http://www.anra.phersey.co.uk/documents/ashdisease.html T'Nanshi Ash] 
|-
|}

Wemic Wedding

2007-07-19T21:11:07Z

Quinkish: /* The Marriage of Mhog'ar and Kish'ti */

{|class="wikitable"
|-
=='''Wemic Wedding Ceremony'''==

== The Marriage of Mhog'ar and Kish'ti ==

|-
!
! Introduction
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| We are gathered here to join in marriage Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride and Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride. In fact, we should point out to the people gathered here that this is a special marriage, because not only do we marry the two wemics here, but this is also a linking of their two Prides.

This is a slightly different wemic wedding because Kish'ti and Mhog'ar met each other away from their Prides and so their marriage has not been arranged and agreed by the Elders. They chose each other and decided to get married all by themselves! *Looks surprised*

Today, Kish'ti's Grandmother represents her Pride ... of which she is also Matriarch. Mhog'ar's mother is here to represent his Pride. *Bows and smiles reassuringly to the female wemics* Looking at these two youngsters who would not want to welcome them into their Pride?
|-
!
!''A View of the Marriage at the Rooftop Garden, Elysia Towers''
|-
|
| <center>[[Image:MhogKish4.jpg]]</center>
|-
!
! Duties of Marriage
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| Let us read of the duties of Wemic Marriage.
<nowiki>*Reads from an ancient scroll*</nowiki>
Lord Balgar did create the strong and lusty wemic to roam the plains. To sustain their life by the hunt, to extend the Pride and to live in harmony with those neighbours who would uphold justice and equity.

In due season, a female will mark her male and they will come together and their lives shall be joined. Let no trouble or tempter part them, at the risk of Lord Balgar’s wrath.

<nowiki>*Looks solemnly at Kish’ti and Mhog’ar*</nowiki> It is the duty of every wemic female to take a suitable mate, strong and healthy, to bear cubs for the continuance of the Pride. It is the duty of every wemic male to give support to his mate and to protect her to the death.
|-
!
! Prayer to Balgar
|-
|Mhog'ar:
|*bows his head and closes his eyes* Let us ask Balgar, The Son, for strength and guidance.

Balgar … after wandering around away from my Pride, most years without much interaction with my kin, I thank you for sending such a fine mate across my path. I ask you, Balgar, to bless this marriage and that there will be a strong Pride in the south some day soon. Give me also the strength to keep my family safe.

<nowiki>*looks up* Amen,</nowiki>

<nowiki>*looks at his mother* Mom ... will you recommend me?</nowiki>
|-
!
! Mother commends Mhog'ar
|-
| Mhog'ar's Mother:
|*looks at Mhog* Mhog ... my little one. 15 years ago I worried for you. What would become of you? Getting beaten up all the time by the other cubs.

I was worried when we sent you away to learn things none of us ever think about, but I am now glad we did. Because look at you now, you are almost the Ivory Archmage. So hereby I vow to all gathered here that Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride knows all his duties in marriage and will fulfil them.
|-
!
! Prayer to Aryeh Gidol
|-
| Kish'ti:
| Let us Pray to The Great Mother, Aryeh Gidol *bows her head in worship*

Great Mother ... thank you for providing me with a fine mate. Please watch over our family, keeping Mhog'ar and our cubs safe from harm. Help me to guide our family as faithfully and wisely as if it was a Pride of a thousand wemics. We bless you Great Mother because you give us good hunting and provide us with our needs. We bring our thanks to you, Great Mother. Amen

<nowiki>*raises her head and smiles around at the guests*</nowiki>
Now, I invite my Grandmother to recommend me as a suitable mate for Mhog'ar.
|-
!
! Grandmother commends Kish'ti
|-
| Kish'ti's Grandmother:
| *Looks at Kish*

Kish’ti ... the naughty one. Running away from the Pride because we said you must get married - and see where you are today … almost married! I always knew that, because you are destined to follow me as a great Matriarch, you would need a strong mate.

But, Kish'ti, you have chosen well *smiles at Mhog'ar* a handsome mate with surprising, magical skills. Not perhaps what I would have ... *coughs lightly* … yes, a good mate. I hereby vow to all gathered here that Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride has been trained in all the duties of marriage and in the skills of hunting and wise leadership and will fulfil them.
|-
!
! Prayer to Mikon
|-
| Moira:
| *smiles to each*
Kish'ti, Mhog, I ask in the name of the Father, that your lives be filled with joy, with happiness, with love.
May you be friends, lovers, helpmates. May you comfort each other in sorrow, support each other in strife, and celebrate together each day, every day. This I ask, as friend, as sister May Mikon be with you always... In the Father's name, Amen
|-
!
! The Vows
|-
|Priest of Balgar
|Let us hear Kish’ti and Mhog’ar make their Vows.

Do you Kish'ti and Mhog'ar promise to live an ordered and fruitful life together. To strengthen each other and the Pride. To oppose the oppressor and to honour Lord Balgar and the Great Mother in all your ways.
|-
| Mhog'ar and Kish'ti:
| I do promise.
|-
!
! The Marking
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| Kish'ti, perform the Marking.
|-
| Kish'ti:
| Please kneel before me, my love.
<nowiki>*She carefully bites a small piece of flesh from his ear*</nowiki>

Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride, I mark you this day as my mate to love you forever with joy and contentment.
|-
|Mhog'ar:
|Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride, I take you as my mate to love and honour you and father your cubs.
|-
|
| <center>[[Image:MhogKish2.jpg]]</center>
|-
!
!The Binding - the couple clasp hands
|-
|Priest of Balgar:
|<nowiki>*Wraps a gold ribbon around their wrists*</nowiki>
Kish'ti and Mhog'ar are now joined. May Balgar bless their union.
|}

[[PCs:Mhog'ar|Mhog'ar]] 
[[PCs:Kish'ti|Kish'ti]]

PCs:Kish'ti

2007-07-19T21:10:13Z

Quinkish:

[[Image:Kishti.jpg|right]]
Far to the north of Kuras lies a region of coastal mountains. A place of deep ravines with ice cold streams which roar through the rocks and plunge over cliffs into the sea. The wild creatures that live there are fierce yet plentiful - good hunting ground for wemics.

It was in these mountains that Darra'kish, daughter of the Pride Mother, clashed with three dire tigers who toppled her and sent her crashing to the floor of the ravine. Her injuries were so great that she could never hunt again, could rarely leave the Den in fact. Her mate, Barrra'ti, made her a permanent den in a nearby settlement, where she learned to craft beautiful items for trade.

Into this unusual wemic home, Kish'ti was born. She knew only her mother's gentle and creative influence throughout her infancy. But, when Kish'ti reached hunting age, her Grandmother arrived at the Den and presented her with leather armour and a warhammer which was difficult for her even to lift. Kish'ti was trained in the art of hunting under the watchful eye of her grandmother, the Pride Mother.

Kish'ti respected her grandmother as a leader but grew to resent her interference in the family. During her young adulthood the villagers always knew when Grandmother was visiting because Kish'ti could be seen sitting beside the river on the outskirts of the settlement, her cheeks pink from arguing and her hands clenched in furious fists. But the worst arguments were to come when Kish'ti reached mating age. Grandmother's schemeing and excitement reached fever pitch - and Kish'ti became more and more uncomfortable as young male wemics were introduced to her and then projected as suitable mates. Some of the young males were, no doubt, suitable mates but if they came with Grandmother's endorsement, they were doomed to failure.

After some months of continual introductions and arguments, Darra'kish took her daughter to one side and herself suggested that Kish'ti travel south. The idea of adventure and new places, but especially of escaping Grandmother's plans, enchanted Kish'ti and she set about packing the necessary equipment and gold. For the first day of her journey she was escorted by the Pride, walking in the front and enjoying constant advice and recommendations from the Pride Mother!

The next morning Kish'ti woke to a beautiful sunrise, bade farewell to her northern Pride and followed the road that would lead to her new life in the south.

[[PCs:Mhog'ar|Mhog'ar's]] wife and mate for life. Their [[Wemic Wedding|Wedding]] is described elsewhere.
[[Category:PCs|Kish'ti]]
[[Category:ElysiaPCs|Kish'ti]]

ANRA:Lecture:Using Cotton

2007-07-19T21:08:18Z

Quinkish: Lecture Notes - Cotton

Here at the Academy for Natural Resources and Agriculture we like to think about not only what we can make; but also about the natural resources we are using. So, I will first of all tell you more about Cotton.

You can easily see examples of cotton bushes because there are some growing outside in the Atrium. Locally, there are also some near Nelthrope Mines and just north of Finmaegan Keep. The cotton bushes have a long growing season and like plenty of sunshine and water. You should try to harvest the cotton in dry weather because otherwise the cotton bolls will be waterlogged.

Farmers, and those of us who visit the cotton bushes, should be aware of pests. Look out for small beetles sitting on the bushes. These could be Boll Weevils, which are very bad for cotton - they eat bolls that are not quite ripe enough to pick.

Cotton is a soft fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant, forming the boll. After removal of the seeds, the fibre is spun into yarn and woven to make a soft, breathable textile, which we call Cloth. Cloth is very strong, durable and absorbent that means it is also very comfortable to wear. Because of this, and because it grows in many places, it is one of the basic items used in tailoring and sewing.

Now we will make some cloth and, using that, some things that rely heavily on cloth.

''Lecture given by [[PCs:Kish'ti|Kish'ti]] in Spring 2217 at ANRA, Blandenberg''

ANRA:Lecture notes

2007-07-19T20:57:48Z

Quinkish: /* Lecture notes */

{{ANRA}}
= Lecture notes =

== Agriculture Lectures ==

- [[ANRA:Lecture:Farming techniques - an overview|Farming techniques - an overview]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Fertalizer|Fertalizer]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Crop rotation|Crop rotation]] 
- [[ANRA:Lecture:Acidic farmlands|Acidic farmlands]] 

== Tailoring Lectures ==

- [[ANRA:Lecture:Using Cotton|Using Cotton]]

== Related links: ==

* [[Guild:ANRA|ANRA]]

[[Category:ANRA]]

Wemic Wedding

2007-07-19T20:45:49Z

Quinkish: I still haven't worked out how to put this in a category - I think it probably ought to be wemic. All I can find is races, custom races. Have to do more reading before I can sort it out.

Wemic Wedding

2007-07-19T20:43:21Z

Quinkish:

{|class="wikitable"
|-
=='''Wemic Wedding Ceremony'''==

== The Marriage of Mhog'ar and Kish'ti ==

|-
!
! Introduction
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| We are gathered here to join in marriage Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride and Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride. In fact, we should point out to the people gathered here that this is a special marriage, because not only do we marry the two wemics here, but this is also a linking of their two Prides.

This is a slightly different wemic wedding because Kish'ti and Mhog'ar met each other away from their Prides and so their marriage has not been arranged and agreed by the Elders. They chose each other and decided to get married all by themselves! *Looks surprised*

Today, Kish'ti's Grandmother represents her Pride ... of which she is also Matriarch. Mhog'ar's mother is here to represent his Pride. *Bows and smiles reassuringly to the female wemics* Looking at these two youngsters who would not want to welcome them into their Pride?
|-
!
!''A View of the Marriage at the Rooftop Garden, Elysia Towers''
|-
|
| <center>[[Image:MhogKish4.jpg]]</center>
|-
!
! Duties of Marriage
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| Let us read of the duties of Wemic Marriage.
<nowiki>*Reads from an ancient scroll*</nowiki>
Lord Balgar did create the strong and lusty wemic to roam the plains. To sustain their life by the hunt, to extend the Pride and to live in harmony with those neighbours who would uphold justice and equity.

In due season, a female will mark her male and they will come together and their lives shall be joined. Let no trouble or tempter part them, at the risk of Lord Balgar’s wrath.

<nowiki>*Looks solemnly at Kish’ti and Mhog’ar*</nowiki> It is the duty of every wemic female to take a suitable mate, strong and healthy, to bear cubs for the continuance of the Pride. It is the duty of every wemic male to give support to his mate and to protect her to the death.
|-
!
! Prayer to Balgar
|-
|Mhog'ar:
|*bows his head and closes his eyes* Let us ask Balgar, The Son, for strength and guidance.

Balgar … after wandering around away from my Pride, most years without much interaction with my kin, I thank you for sending such a fine mate across my path. I ask you, Balgar, to bless this marriage and that there will be a strong Pride in the south some day soon. Give me also the strength to keep my family safe.

<nowiki>*looks up* Amen,</nowiki>

<nowiki>*looks at his mother* Mom ... will you recommend me?</nowiki>
|-
!
! Mother commends Mhog'ar
|-
| Mhog'ar's Mother:
|*looks at Mhog* Mhog ... my little one. 15 years ago I worried for you. What would become of you? Getting beaten up all the time by the other cubs.

I was worried when we sent you away to learn things none of us ever think about, but I am now glad we did. Because look at you now, you are almost the Ivory Archmage. So hereby I vow to all gathered here that Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride knows all his duties in marriage and will fulfil them.
|-
!
! Prayer to Aryeh Gidol
|-
| Kish'ti:
| Let us Pray to The Great Mother, Aryeh Gidol *bows her head in worship*

Great Mother ... thank you for providing me with a fine mate. Please watch over our family, keeping Mhog'ar and our cubs safe from harm. Help me to guide our family as faithfully and wisely as if it was a Pride of a thousand wemics. We bless you Great Mother because you give us good hunting and provide us with our needs. We bring our thanks to you, Great Mother. Amen

<nowiki>*raises her head and smiles around at the guests*</nowiki>
Now, I invite my Grandmother to recommend me as a suitable mate for Mhog'ar.
|-
!
! Grandmother commends Kish'ti
|-
| Kish'ti's Grandmother:
| *Looks at Kish*

Kish’ti ... the naughty one. Running away from the Pride because we said you must get married - and see where you are today … almost married! I always knew that, because you are destined to follow me as a great Matriarch, you would need a strong mate.

But, Kish'ti, you have chosen well *smiles at Mhog'ar* a handsome mate with surprising, magical skills. Not perhaps what I would have ... *coughs lightly* … yes, a good mate. I hereby vow to all gathered here that Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride has been trained in all the duties of marriage and in the skills of hunting and wise leadership and will fulfil them.
|-
!
! Prayer to Mikon
|-
| Moira:
| *smiles to each*
Kish'ti, Mhog, I ask in the name of the Father, that your lives be filled with joy, with happiness, with love.
May you be friends, lovers, helpmates. May you comfort each other in sorrow, support each other in strife, and celebrate together each day, every day. This I ask, as friend, as sister May Mikon be with you always... In the Father's name, Amen
|-
!
! The Vows
|-
|Priest of Balgar
|Let us hear Kish’ti and Mhog’ar make their Vows.

Do you Kish'ti and Mhog'ar promise to live an ordered and fruitful life together. To strengthen each other and the Pride. To oppose the oppressor and to honour Lord Balgar and the Great Mother in all your ways.
|-
| Mhog'ar and Kish'ti:
| I do promise.
|-
!
! The Marking
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| Kish'ti, perform the Marking.
|-
| Kish'ti:
| Please kneel before me, my love.
<nowiki>*She carefully bites a small piece of flesh from his ear*</nowiki>

Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride, I mark you this day as my mate to love you forever with joy and contentment.
|-
|Mhog'ar:
|Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride, I take you as my mate to love and honour you and father your cubs.
|-
|
| <center>[[Image:MhogKish2.jpg]]</center>
|-
!
!The Binding - the couple clasp hands
|-
|Priest of Balgar:
|<nowiki>*Wraps a gold ribbon around their wrists*</nowiki>
Kish'ti and Mhog'ar are now joined. May Balgar bless their union.
|}
--[[User:Quinkish|Quinkish]] 13:15, 19 July 2007 (PDT)

[[PCs:Mhog'ar|Mhog'ar]]
[[PCs:Kish'ti|Kish'ti]]

Wemic Wedding

2007-07-19T20:36:53Z

Quinkish:

{|class="wikitable"
|-
=='''Wemic Wedding Ceremony'''==

== The Marriage of Mhog'ar and Kish'ti ==

|-
!
! Introduction
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| We are gathered here to join in marriage Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride and Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride. In fact, we should point out to the people gathered here that this is a special marriage, because not only do we marry the two wemics here, but this is also a linking of their two Prides.

This is a slightly different wemic wedding because Kish'ti and Mhog'ar met each other away from their Prides and so their marriage has not been arranged and agreed by the Elders. They chose each other and decided to get married all by themselves! *Looks surprised*

Today, Kish'ti's Grandmother represents her Pride ... of which she is also Matriarch. Mhog'ar's mother is here to represent his Pride. *Bows and smiles reassuringly to the female wemics* Looking at these two youngsters who would not want to welcome them into their Pride?
|-
!
!''A View of the Marriage at the Rooftop Garden, Elysia Towers''
|-
|
| <center>[[Image:MhogKish4.jpg]]</center>
|-
!
! Duties of Marriage
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| Let us read of the duties of Wemic Marriage.
<nowiki>*Reads from an ancient scroll*</nowiki>
Lord Balgar did create the strong and lusty wemic to roam the plains. To sustain their life by the hunt, to extend the Pride and to live in harmony with those neighbours who would uphold justice and equity.

In due season, a female will mark her male and they will come together and their lives shall be joined. Let no trouble or tempter part them, at the risk of Lord Balgar’s wrath.

<nowiki>*Looks solemnly at Kish’ti and Mhog’ar*</nowiki> It is the duty of every wemic female to take a suitable mate, strong and healthy, to bear cubs for the continuance of the Pride. It is the duty of every wemic male to give support to his mate and to protect her to the death.
|-
!
! Prayer to Balgar
|-
|Mhog'ar:
|*bows his head and closes his eyes* Let us ask Balgar, The Son, for strength and guidance.

Balgar … after wandering around away from my Pride, most years without much interaction with my kin, I thank you for sending such a fine mate across my path. I ask you, Balgar, to bless this marriage and that there will be a strong Pride in the south some day soon. Give me also the strength to keep my family safe.

<nowiki>*looks up* Amen,</nowiki>

<nowiki>*looks at his mother* Mom ... will you recommend me?</nowiki>
|-
!
! Mother commends Mhog'ar
|-
| Mhog'ar's Mother:
|*looks at Mhog* Mhog ... my little one. 15 years ago I worried for you. What would become of you? Getting beaten up all the time by the other cubs.

I was worried when we sent you away to learn things none of us ever think about, but I am now glad we did. Because look at you now, you are almost the Ivory Archmage. So hereby I vow to all gathered here that Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride knows all his duties in marriage and will fulfil them.
|-
!
! Prayer to Aryeh Gidol
|-
| Kish'ti:
| Let us Pray to The Great Mother, Aryeh Gidol *bows her head in worship*

Great Mother ... thank you for providing me with a fine mate. Please watch over our family, keeping Mhog'ar and our cubs safe from harm. Help me to guide our family as faithfully and wisely as if it was a Pride of a thousand wemics. We bless you Great Mother because you give us good hunting and provide us with our needs. We bring our thanks to you, Great Mother. Amen

<nowiki>*raises her head and smiles around at the guests*</nowiki>
Now, I invite my Grandmother to recommend me as a suitable mate for Mhog'ar.
|-
!
! Grandmother commends Kish'ti
|-
| Kish'ti's Grandmother:
| *Looks at Kish*

Kish’ti ... the naughty one. Running away from the Pride because we said you must get married - and see where you are today … almost married! I always knew that, because you are destined to follow me as a great Matriarch, you would need a strong mate.

But, Kish'ti, you have chosen well *smiles at Mhog'ar* a handsome mate with surprising, magical skills. Not perhaps what I would have ... *coughs lightly* … yes, a good mate. I hereby vow to all gathered here that Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride has been trained in all the duties of marriage and in the skills of hunting and wise leadership and will fulfil them.
|-
!
! Prayer to Mikon
|-
| Moira:
| *smiles to each*
Kish'ti, Mhog, I ask in the name of the Father, that your lives be filled with joy, with happiness, with love.
May you be friends, lovers, helpmates. May you comfort each other in sorrow, support each other in strife, and celebrate together each day, every day. This I ask, as friend, as sister May Mikon be with you always... In the Father's name, Amen
|-
!
! The Vows
|-
|Priest of Balgar
|Let us hear Kish’ti and Mhog’ar make their Vows.

Do you Kish'ti and Mhog'ar promise to live an ordered and fruitful life together. To strengthen each other and the Pride. To oppose the oppressor and to honour Lord Balgar and the Great Mother in all your ways.
|-
| Mhog'ar and Kish'ti:
| I do promise.
|-
!
! The Marking
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| Kish'ti, perform the Marking.
|-
| Kish'ti:
| Please kneel before me, my love.
<nowiki>*She carefully bites a small piece of flesh from his ear*</nowiki>

Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride, I mark you this day as my mate to love you forever with joy and contentment.
|-
|Mhog'ar:
|Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride, I take you as my mate to love and honour you and father your cubs.
|-
|
| <center>[[Image:MhogKish2.jpg]]</center>
|-
!
!The Binding - the couple clasp hands
|-
|Priest of Balgar:
|<nowiki>*Wraps a gold ribbon around their wrists*</nowiki>
Kish'ti and Mhog'ar are now joined. May Balgar bless their union.
|}
--[[User:Quinkish|Quinkish]] 13:15, 19 July 2007 (PDT)

[[Category:Custom_Races:Wemic]]
[[Category:PCs:Mhog'ar]]
[[Category:PCs:Kish'ti]]

Wemic marriage customs

2007-07-19T20:31:41Z

Quinkish: /* Marriage */

'''To be reviewed by the team - under construction'''

== Courting ==

Male wemics try to impress the female wemics by gathering fame and glory. They roam the lands trying to make a name for themselves. Once in a while the males meet with the pride and swap stories of their deeds (and lots of liquor) with the young listening at their feet. 
At these times the elder female wemics, the pride elders, keep a good eye on the males to see if there is a prospective consort amongst them. This is even more so, if there is a female unmarried young adult in the pride. 
The young female, her mother and the pride elders come together later and the young one gets suggested to pick herself a male to get married for the continuation of the pride. Females usually see this day coming by the teasing of her mother and pride elders that precede it and start courting a male themselves or, in rare cases, run away from the pride. It is very rare for the courting to go the other way around, a male courting a female and the female agreeing. 
The male's mother, the female's mother along with the pride elders meet and talk about the possible marriage. When all agree it is a good marriage the proposed couple joins them and a date is set for the marriage. The male has little to say in this process.

== Marriage ceremony ==

The day of the marriage is a great day for the pride. The pride's den is cleaned up, the males and the little cubs are groomed and there are flowers everywhere. Representatives of the neighbouring prides and wandering males come to visit that day. With the whole pride gathered in a circle and the pride elders waiting in the middle, the male and female are lead in by their mothers. The mothers stand alongside the elders across from the proposed couple. 
The elders address the pride and the proposed couple. They welcome all and tell them about the importance of consorting for the pride, the continuation of the pride, and the duties in marriage. Then the mother of the female talks about how she raised her, taught her her duties in consorting and that she vouches for her. The mother of the male does the same after that. 
The elders ask the couple, first the female then the male, if they understand their duties in marriage and will fulfill them. The female then marks the male as her own and the elders pronounce the marriage and bless it. The shaman, one of the elders, leads a prayer to ask The Mother and The Father to bless this marriage. This ends the ceremony. 
What follows is a big feast with lost of dancing, drinking and eating and a litter of cubs 6 months later.

== Marriage ==

The females, the mothers, the grandmother and all the 'aunts' of the pride, usually take care of the cubs and kick the males into doing the heavy work.

<to be continued>

[[Wemic Wedding]]

Wemic

2007-07-19T20:31:00Z

Quinkish: /* Customs */

<center>'''Racial Groups:''' {{RacialGroups}} </center> 
<center>'''Races:''' {{Races}} </center> 
<center>'''Custom Races:''' {{CustomRaces}} </center> 
----

== PC Statistics ==

'''Base Race:''' [[Half-Elf]]

'''[[NWN:Effective_character_level|ECL]]:''' 3

'''Ability Score Adjustments:''' +7 [[NWN:Strength|Str]] +1 [[NWN:Dexterity|Dex]] +1 [[NWN:Constitution|Con]] -2 [[NWN:Charisma|Cha]]

'''Feats:'''
* [[NWN:Alertness|Alertness]]
* [[NWN:Skill Focus: Hide|Skill Focus: Hide]]
* [[NWN:Skill Affinity: Move Silently|Skill Affinity: Move Silently]]
* [[NWN:Skill Affinity: Listen|Skill Affinity: Listen]]
* [[NWN:Skill Affinity: Spot|Skill Affinity: Spot]]

'''Special Abilities:'''
* [[NWN:Deflection Armor Bonus|Deflection Armor Bonus]]

'''Favored Class:''' [[Barbarian]]

'''Notes:''' 
* Unlike Centaur, Wemics are a dynamic models - torso of a wemic is a half-orc, and will show any tattoos selected during character generation. Skin and hair colour are also as selected during character generation.
* Wemics only have 4 head models for males, and 2 for females. The "Customise Character" step of character creation defaults to head 1, and the right arrow counts up.
* The ECL of a wemic makes it level 4, which means that you do not get the same kid gloves as most characters (There are no XP penalties or resting restrictions before level 4). You can also lose your class level (eg if you start a barbarian1/beast3, you will become a beast/3 - this causes problems assigning skill points when you regain level 4 (reasons to be elaborated on with some testing.)
* As of the 1.67 patch, wemics cannot equip tiny sized weapons. This includes daggers, Kukri, shurikens, fashion accessories, etc.

== Overview ==

A '''[[Wikipedia:wemic|wemic]]''' (or '''liontaur''') is a fantastical creature found in [[WikiPedia:role-playing game|role-playing game]]s (such as [[Wikipedia:Dungeons & Dragons|Dungeons & Dragons]]) and in a small amount of modern fantasy literature. They are sometimes the subject of [[Wikipedia:furry|furry]] art. Wemics have the torso, arms, and head of a human and the body, legs, and tail of a [[Wikipedia:lion|lion]]. Thus, they are like [[Wikipedia:centaur|centaur]]s but with lion parts instead of horse parts. They are a type of [[Wikipedia:taur|taur]] and also a type of [[Wikipedia:felitaur|felitaur]].

The proud and powerful wemics are a centauroid race of lion people possessing the body of a lion and a human body from the waist up where the lion's head would be. Much like their proud lion counterparts, wemics are an honorable people who take pleasure in wandering tall grassy plains and prowling lush jungles.

== Personality ==

Wemics are classically idealistic and honorable, possessing strong codes on how to live their lives, and how to govern what is right and wrong. They walk with a proud bearing that expresses their idealism with every step, and view the world with a calm and collected attitude, until such time they decide to strike. When wemics are moved to action, they are decisive and quick. Contemplation and meditation are things that have their time and place, but they are put completely aside when the moment to move in arrives.

All wemics trace their roots through their mothers, who are generally regarded as the elders of the family units or prides. Most prides will wander the plains or jungles where they are accustomed, rarely settling down. They are at one with the land, feeding off of game in the area until they feel it is time to move on to better grounds. Though this existence seems simple, the wemics are by no means primitive. Every pride is networked with all its neighboring units, and through this network, the wemics have a pretty good idea of what passes through their territory.

In hunting and in matters of family life, the females will often take the lead, though males have been known to participate in their own hunts from time to time, and they are by no means regarded as an inferior gender. Male wemics have different personalities. Some are sociable, and some are solitary. It varies. The solitary ones often find themselves living apart from the pride, but not out of contact. Sociable ones are often found among other races.

== Physical Description ==

From head to paws and fully erect, male wemics can stand between 6 and 7 feet tall. Females can be as tall as 6 1/2 feet. They have broad shoulders and a powerfully muscled physique on the humanoid half, which usually has skin tones ranging from lightly tanned to dark. Their leonine fur is short and can range in color from deep rusty red to sandy yellow. On their heads, male wemics possess a long mane of hair that matches the color of their lion fur, and can grow to be very long and full. Females also have a mane, but it is much shorter and not as thick.

Wemics also have some leonine facial features, such as whiskers and catlike faces with slitted pupils and eye colors of green or yellow, and sometimes red. Their piercing stares are said to strike fear into those of unpure intentions and corrupt hearts.

Most wemics do not wear any clothing on their lion half, and will only wear modest garments on their humanoid parts, especially females who wear halter tops and sometimes shawls. For those individuals that are part of an army or go frequently into battle, it is not uncommon for them to wear specialized armor or barding to protect delicate areas.

== Relations ==

Humans who live within territory roamed by wemics will either revere them as proud creatures of order, or fear them as deadly hunters of injustice. Wemics appreciate this attitude, and will work gladly with humans if their goals coincide. Dracon and wemics tend to agree on certain points of order, but the wemics regard the dracon as passionless and rigid, while the dracon see the wemics as biased and a little unpredictable. Goodly races appreciate the wemic ideal and will work with them if given a chance, whereas evil races are wary of them and try very hard not to wind up on their enemies list.

== Alignment ==

Wemics tend towards lawful good, because they believe strongly in the spirit of the law as a means to bettering society and creating a better place to live. They focus more on the unit than the individual, and have a habit of taking up causes for things that also stress this point.

== Wemic Lands ==

Wemics exist mainly in two different areas on Avlis. In the west, they roam the plains of [[The Kurathene Empire|the Kurathene Empire]]. In the east, they inhabit the jungles of [[Jechran]] and [[Drotid]]. Both lines draw their ancestry from the same roots, and have similar cultures, with minor differences.

Wemics do not claim land as their own, and have no countries or nations. However, they will protect their chosen hunting grounds from anyone they see as a threat. They are very intelligent, and always aware that some other race may lay claim to their grounds as part of a nation of humans, elves, or others. This does not trouble them, and often they can find themselves in agreement with the nation in which they inhabit, so long as their lands are properly cared for. Often, male wemics will want to make their own way in the world apart from their matrilineal society, and they will offer their services to the nation where they live. This phenomena is seen many times in the plains of the Kurathene Empire, where goodly lords are common, though it is not often seen in places like Drotid where tyrants play.

== Religion ==

Wemics are the creation of the god [[Balgar]], and almost all of their race worships him as "The Son". Balgar is the son of [[Mikon]] and a mortal woman whom he conceived with named [[Aryeh Gidol]]. Later on, Aryeh's existence was preserved by Mikon, and she came to be equally worshiped by the wemics as "The Mother". Both gods play important roles in the daily lives of the wemic.

Though the wemics live in a matrilineal society, the males are not oppressed in any way. They simply do not have the drive for organization and structure that the females have. "The Mother" goddess provides qualities of order and structure, whereas "The Son" preaches doing whatever seems prudent at the time. Both philosophies are regarded equally in the wemic society, and they both fill a role.

== Language ==

Wemics speak a language called Lerrrone, which has a characteristic drawn-out rolling of its "r" sounds. This pattern of speak is carried over when wemics try to speak other languages, such as common. It sounds almost as if they get stuck on their r's and make them into something that sounds like a growl. When a wemics r's get shorter, it is a sign of excitement, but longer exaggerated r's are a sure sign of warning, and impending anger.

== Names ==

Wemics identify themselves by their nomadic groups or populations called prides. Each pride has a name that originates from the female who bore the first litter that established it, and wemics that are part of that pride use it to identify themselves and their origins. When a pride gets too large and splits up, a new name will be chosen for the group that breaks off, and the living members of that group will adopt the new last name. First names are derived from their mother's and father's names. For males, a piece of the father's name is taken first, and a piece of the mother's is taken second. For females, it is the other way around. Wemics that live around other races will sometimes use shortened forms of their names, or go by new names that are easier for the other races to pronounce.

=== Names ===

Borrr'Gorrrak, Brrrend'Kurrro, Garrril'Varrrom, Gorrr'Kurrr, Ku'Kerrran, Marrr'Merrrin, Shakarrro'Garrr, Ulurrro'Werrrim, Urrriko'Karrrak, Warrrick'Kasharrr

== Adventurers ==

Male wemics are born with a sense of adventure and a desire to see the world, especially if there are older males in their pride who are already taking care of social matters there. Female wemics go adventuring less often, but when they do go, it is usually for the purposes of correcting some perceived injustice or problem affecting their group.

== Customs ==

[[Wemic marriage customs]]
| [[Wemic Wedding]]

== See Also ==

* [[Custom_Races|Custom Race System]]

[[Category:Custom Races]]
[[Category:Races]]

Wemic

2007-07-19T20:23:36Z

Quinkish: /* Customs */

<center>'''Racial Groups:''' {{RacialGroups}} </center> 
<center>'''Races:''' {{Races}} </center> 
<center>'''Custom Races:''' {{CustomRaces}} </center> 
----

== PC Statistics ==

'''Base Race:''' [[Half-Elf]]

'''[[NWN:Effective_character_level|ECL]]:''' 3

'''Ability Score Adjustments:''' +7 [[NWN:Strength|Str]] +1 [[NWN:Dexterity|Dex]] +1 [[NWN:Constitution|Con]] -2 [[NWN:Charisma|Cha]]

'''Feats:'''
* [[NWN:Alertness|Alertness]]
* [[NWN:Skill Focus: Hide|Skill Focus: Hide]]
* [[NWN:Skill Affinity: Move Silently|Skill Affinity: Move Silently]]
* [[NWN:Skill Affinity: Listen|Skill Affinity: Listen]]
* [[NWN:Skill Affinity: Spot|Skill Affinity: Spot]]

'''Special Abilities:'''
* [[NWN:Deflection Armor Bonus|Deflection Armor Bonus]]

'''Favored Class:''' [[Barbarian]]

'''Notes:''' 
* Unlike Centaur, Wemics are a dynamic models - torso of a wemic is a half-orc, and will show any tattoos selected during character generation. Skin and hair colour are also as selected during character generation.
* Wemics only have 4 head models for males, and 2 for females. The "Customise Character" step of character creation defaults to head 1, and the right arrow counts up.
* The ECL of a wemic makes it level 4, which means that you do not get the same kid gloves as most characters (There are no XP penalties or resting restrictions before level 4). You can also lose your class level (eg if you start a barbarian1/beast3, you will become a beast/3 - this causes problems assigning skill points when you regain level 4 (reasons to be elaborated on with some testing.)
* As of the 1.67 patch, wemics cannot equip tiny sized weapons. This includes daggers, Kukri, shurikens, fashion accessories, etc.

== Overview ==

A '''[[Wikipedia:wemic|wemic]]''' (or '''liontaur''') is a fantastical creature found in [[WikiPedia:role-playing game|role-playing game]]s (such as [[Wikipedia:Dungeons & Dragons|Dungeons & Dragons]]) and in a small amount of modern fantasy literature. They are sometimes the subject of [[Wikipedia:furry|furry]] art. Wemics have the torso, arms, and head of a human and the body, legs, and tail of a [[Wikipedia:lion|lion]]. Thus, they are like [[Wikipedia:centaur|centaur]]s but with lion parts instead of horse parts. They are a type of [[Wikipedia:taur|taur]] and also a type of [[Wikipedia:felitaur|felitaur]].

The proud and powerful wemics are a centauroid race of lion people possessing the body of a lion and a human body from the waist up where the lion's head would be. Much like their proud lion counterparts, wemics are an honorable people who take pleasure in wandering tall grassy plains and prowling lush jungles.

== Personality ==

Wemics are classically idealistic and honorable, possessing strong codes on how to live their lives, and how to govern what is right and wrong. They walk with a proud bearing that expresses their idealism with every step, and view the world with a calm and collected attitude, until such time they decide to strike. When wemics are moved to action, they are decisive and quick. Contemplation and meditation are things that have their time and place, but they are put completely aside when the moment to move in arrives.

All wemics trace their roots through their mothers, who are generally regarded as the elders of the family units or prides. Most prides will wander the plains or jungles where they are accustomed, rarely settling down. They are at one with the land, feeding off of game in the area until they feel it is time to move on to better grounds. Though this existence seems simple, the wemics are by no means primitive. Every pride is networked with all its neighboring units, and through this network, the wemics have a pretty good idea of what passes through their territory.

In hunting and in matters of family life, the females will often take the lead, though males have been known to participate in their own hunts from time to time, and they are by no means regarded as an inferior gender. Male wemics have different personalities. Some are sociable, and some are solitary. It varies. The solitary ones often find themselves living apart from the pride, but not out of contact. Sociable ones are often found among other races.

== Physical Description ==

From head to paws and fully erect, male wemics can stand between 6 and 7 feet tall. Females can be as tall as 6 1/2 feet. They have broad shoulders and a powerfully muscled physique on the humanoid half, which usually has skin tones ranging from lightly tanned to dark. Their leonine fur is short and can range in color from deep rusty red to sandy yellow. On their heads, male wemics possess a long mane of hair that matches the color of their lion fur, and can grow to be very long and full. Females also have a mane, but it is much shorter and not as thick.

Wemics also have some leonine facial features, such as whiskers and catlike faces with slitted pupils and eye colors of green or yellow, and sometimes red. Their piercing stares are said to strike fear into those of unpure intentions and corrupt hearts.

Most wemics do not wear any clothing on their lion half, and will only wear modest garments on their humanoid parts, especially females who wear halter tops and sometimes shawls. For those individuals that are part of an army or go frequently into battle, it is not uncommon for them to wear specialized armor or barding to protect delicate areas.

== Relations ==

Humans who live within territory roamed by wemics will either revere them as proud creatures of order, or fear them as deadly hunters of injustice. Wemics appreciate this attitude, and will work gladly with humans if their goals coincide. Dracon and wemics tend to agree on certain points of order, but the wemics regard the dracon as passionless and rigid, while the dracon see the wemics as biased and a little unpredictable. Goodly races appreciate the wemic ideal and will work with them if given a chance, whereas evil races are wary of them and try very hard not to wind up on their enemies list.

== Alignment ==

Wemics tend towards lawful good, because they believe strongly in the spirit of the law as a means to bettering society and creating a better place to live. They focus more on the unit than the individual, and have a habit of taking up causes for things that also stress this point.

== Wemic Lands ==

Wemics exist mainly in two different areas on Avlis. In the west, they roam the plains of [[The Kurathene Empire|the Kurathene Empire]]. In the east, they inhabit the jungles of [[Jechran]] and [[Drotid]]. Both lines draw their ancestry from the same roots, and have similar cultures, with minor differences.

Wemics do not claim land as their own, and have no countries or nations. However, they will protect their chosen hunting grounds from anyone they see as a threat. They are very intelligent, and always aware that some other race may lay claim to their grounds as part of a nation of humans, elves, or others. This does not trouble them, and often they can find themselves in agreement with the nation in which they inhabit, so long as their lands are properly cared for. Often, male wemics will want to make their own way in the world apart from their matrilineal society, and they will offer their services to the nation where they live. This phenomena is seen many times in the plains of the Kurathene Empire, where goodly lords are common, though it is not often seen in places like Drotid where tyrants play.

== Religion ==

Wemics are the creation of the god [[Balgar]], and almost all of their race worships him as "The Son". Balgar is the son of [[Mikon]] and a mortal woman whom he conceived with named [[Aryeh Gidol]]. Later on, Aryeh's existence was preserved by Mikon, and she came to be equally worshiped by the wemics as "The Mother". Both gods play important roles in the daily lives of the wemic.

Though the wemics live in a matrilineal society, the males are not oppressed in any way. They simply do not have the drive for organization and structure that the females have. "The Mother" goddess provides qualities of order and structure, whereas "The Son" preaches doing whatever seems prudent at the time. Both philosophies are regarded equally in the wemic society, and they both fill a role.

== Language ==

Wemics speak a language called Lerrrone, which has a characteristic drawn-out rolling of its "r" sounds. This pattern of speak is carried over when wemics try to speak other languages, such as common. It sounds almost as if they get stuck on their r's and make them into something that sounds like a growl. When a wemics r's get shorter, it is a sign of excitement, but longer exaggerated r's are a sure sign of warning, and impending anger.

== Names ==

Wemics identify themselves by their nomadic groups or populations called prides. Each pride has a name that originates from the female who bore the first litter that established it, and wemics that are part of that pride use it to identify themselves and their origins. When a pride gets too large and splits up, a new name will be chosen for the group that breaks off, and the living members of that group will adopt the new last name. First names are derived from their mother's and father's names. For males, a piece of the father's name is taken first, and a piece of the mother's is taken second. For females, it is the other way around. Wemics that live around other races will sometimes use shortened forms of their names, or go by new names that are easier for the other races to pronounce.

=== Names ===

Borrr'Gorrrak, Brrrend'Kurrro, Garrril'Varrrom, Gorrr'Kurrr, Ku'Kerrran, Marrr'Merrrin, Shakarrro'Garrr, Ulurrro'Werrrim, Urrriko'Karrrak, Warrrick'Kasharrr

== Adventurers ==

Male wemics are born with a sense of adventure and a desire to see the world, especially if there are older males in their pride who are already taking care of social matters there. Female wemics go adventuring less often, but when they do go, it is usually for the purposes of correcting some perceived injustice or problem affecting their group.

== Customs ==

[[Wemic marriage customs]]
[[Wemic Wedding]]

== See Also ==

* [[Custom_Races|Custom Race System]]

[[Category:Custom Races]]
[[Category:Races]]

Wemic Wedding

2007-07-19T20:20:14Z

Quinkish:

{|class="wikitable"
|-
=='''Wemic Wedding Ceremony'''==

== The Marriage of Mhog'ar and Kish'ti ==

|-
!
! Introduction
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| We are gathered here to join in marriage Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride and Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride. In fact, we should point out to the people gathered here that this is a special marriage, because not only do we marry the two wemics here, but this is also a linking of their two Prides.

This is a slightly different wemic wedding because Kish'ti and Mhog'ar met each other away from their Prides and so their marriage has not been arranged and agreed by the Elders. They chose each other and decided to get married all by themselves! *Looks surprised*

Today, Kish'ti's Grandmother represents her Pride ... of which she is also Matriarch. Mhog'ar's mother is here to represent his Pride. *Bows and smiles reassuringly to the female wemics* Looking at these two youngsters who would not want to welcome them into their Pride?
|-
!
!''A View of the Marriage at the Rooftop Garden, Elysia Towers''
|-
|
| <center>[[Image:MhogKish4.jpg]]</center>
|-
!
! Duties of Marriage
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| Let us read of the duties of Wemic Marriage.
<nowiki>*Reads from an ancient scroll*</nowiki>
Lord Balgar did create the strong and lusty wemic to roam the plains. To sustain their life by the hunt, to extend the Pride and to live in harmony with those neighbours who would uphold justice and equity.

In due season, a female will mark her male and they will come together and their lives shall be joined. Let no trouble or tempter part them, at the risk of Lord Balgar’s wrath.

<nowiki>*Looks solemnly at Kish’ti and Mhog’ar*</nowiki> It is the duty of every wemic female to take a suitable mate, strong and healthy, to bear cubs for the continuance of the Pride. It is the duty of every wemic male to give support to his mate and to protect her to the death.
|-
!
! Prayer to Balgar
|-
|Mhog'ar:
|*bows his head and closes his eyes* Let us ask Balgar, The Son, for strength and guidance.

Balgar … after wandering around away from my Pride, most years without much interaction with my kin, I thank you for sending such a fine mate across my path. I ask you, Balgar, to bless this marriage and that there will be a strong Pride in the south some day soon. Give me also the strength to keep my family safe.

<nowiki>*looks up* Amen,</nowiki>

<nowiki>*looks at his mother* Mom ... will you recommend me?</nowiki>
|-
!
! Mother commends Mhog'ar
|-
| Mhog'ar's Mother:
|*looks at Mhog* Mhog ... my little one. 15 years ago I worried for you. What would become of you? Getting beaten up all the time by the other cubs.

I was worried when we sent you away to learn things none of us ever think about, but I am now glad we did. Because look at you now, you are almost the Ivory Archmage. So hereby I vow to all gathered here that Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride knows all his duties in marriage and will fulfil them.
|-
!
! Prayer to Aryeh Gidol
|-
| Kish'ti:
| Let us Pray to The Great Mother, Aryeh Gidol *bows her head in worship*

Great Mother ... thank you for providing me with a fine mate. Please watch over our family, keeping Mhog'ar and our cubs safe from harm. Help me to guide our family as faithfully and wisely as if it was a Pride of a thousand wemics. We bless you Great Mother because you give us good hunting and provide us with our needs. We bring our thanks to you, Great Mother. Amen

<nowiki>*raises her head and smiles around at the guests*</nowiki>
Now, I invite my Grandmother to recommend me as a suitable mate for Mhog'ar.
|-
!
! Grandmother commends Kish'ti
|-
| Kish'ti's Grandmother:
| *Looks at Kish*

Kish’ti ... the naughty one. Running away from the Pride because we said you must get married - and see where you are today … almost married! I always knew that, because you are destined to follow me as a great Matriarch, you would need a strong mate.

But, Kish'ti, you have chosen well *smiles at Mhog'ar* a handsome mate with surprising, magical skills. Not perhaps what I would have ... *coughs lightly* … yes, a good mate. I hereby vow to all gathered here that Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride has been trained in all the duties of marriage and in the skills of hunting and wise leadership and will fulfil them.
|-
!
! Prayer to Mikon
|-
| Moira:
| *smiles to each*
Kish'ti, Mhog, I ask in the name of the Father, that your lives be filled with joy, with happiness, with love.
May you be friends, lovers, helpmates. May you comfort each other in sorrow, support each other in strife, and celebrate together each day, every day. This I ask, as friend, as sister May Mikon be with you always... In the Father's name, Amen
|-
!
! The Vows
|-
|Priest of Balgar
|Let us hear Kish’ti and Mhog’ar make their Vows.

Do you Kish'ti and Mhog'ar promise to live an ordered and fruitful life together. To strengthen each other and the Pride. To oppose the oppressor and to honour Lord Balgar and the Great Mother in all your ways.
|-
| Mhog'ar and Kish'ti:
| I do promise.
|-
!
! The Marking
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| Kish'ti, perform the Marking.
|-
| Kish'ti:
| Please kneel before me, my love.
<nowiki>*She carefully bites a small piece of flesh from his ear*</nowiki>

Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride, I mark you this day as my mate to love you forever with joy and contentment.
|-
|Mhog'ar:
|Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride, I take you as my mate to love and honour you and father your cubs.
|-
|
| <center>[[Image:MhogKish2.jpg]]</center>
|-
!
!The Binding - the couple clasp hands
|-
|Priest of Balgar:
|<nowiki>*Wraps a gold ribbon around their wrists*</nowiki>
Kish'ti and Mhog'ar are now joined. May Balgar bless their union.
|}
--[[User:Quinkish|Quinkish]] 13:15, 19 July 2007 (PDT)

[[Category:Wemic]]
[[Category:Character¦Mhog'ar]]
[[Category:Character¦Kish'ti]]

Wemic Wedding

2007-07-19T20:15:41Z

Quinkish: A Wemic Wedding - the marriage of Mhog'ar and Kish'ti

{|class="wikitable"
|-
=='''Wemic Wedding Ceremony'''==

== The Marriage of Mhog'ar and Kish'ti ==

|-
!
! Introduction
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| We are gathered here to join in marriage Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride and Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride. In fact, we should point out to the people gathered here that this is a special marriage, because not only do we marry the two wemics here, but this is also a linking of their two Prides.

This is a slightly different wemic wedding because Kish'ti and Mhog'ar met each other away from their Prides and so their marriage has not been arranged and agreed by the Elders. They chose each other and decided to get married all by themselves! *Looks surprised*

Today, Kish'ti's Grandmother represents her Pride ... of which she is also Matriarch. Mhog'ar's mother is here to represent his Pride. *Bows and smiles reassuringly to the female wemics* Looking at these two youngsters who would not want to welcome them into their Pride?
|-
!
!''A View of the Marriage at the Rooftop Garden, Elysia Towers''
|-
|
| <center>[[Image:MhogKish4.jpg]]</center>
|-
!
! Duties of Marriage
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| Let us read of the duties of Wemic Marriage.
<nowiki>*Reads from an ancient scroll*</nowiki>
Lord Balgar did create the strong and lusty wemic to roam the plains. To sustain their life by the hunt, to extend the Pride and to live in harmony with those neighbours who would uphold justice and equity.

In due season, a female will mark her male and they will come together and their lives shall be joined. Let no trouble or tempter part them, at the risk of Lord Balgar’s wrath.

<nowiki>*Looks solemnly at Kish’ti and Mhog’ar*</nowiki> It is the duty of every wemic female to take a suitable mate, strong and healthy, to bear cubs for the continuance of the Pride. It is the duty of every wemic male to give support to his mate and to protect her to the death.
|-
!
! Prayer to Balgar
|-
|Mhog'ar:
|*bows his head and closes his eyes* Let us ask Balgar, The Son, for strength and guidance.

Balgar … after wandering around away from my Pride, most years without much interaction with my kin, I thank you for sending such a fine mate across my path. I ask you, Balgar, to bless this marriage and that there will be a strong Pride in the south some day soon. Give me also the strength to keep my family safe.

<nowiki>*looks up* Amen,</nowiki>

<nowiki>*looks at his mother* Mom ... will you recommend me?</nowiki>
|-
!
! Mother commends Mhog'ar
|-
| Mhog'ar's Mother:
|*looks at Mhog* Mhog ... my little one. 15 years ago I worried for you. What would become of you? Getting beaten up all the time by the other cubs.

I was worried when we sent you away to learn things none of us ever think about, but I am now glad we did. Because look at you now, you are almost the Ivory Archmage. So hereby I vow to all gathered here that Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride knows all his duties in marriage and will fulfil them.
|-
!
! Prayer to Aryeh Gidol
|-
| Kish'ti:
| Let us Pray to The Great Mother, Aryeh Gidol *bows her head in worship*

Great Mother ... thank you for providing me with a fine mate. Please watch over our family, keeping Mhog'ar and our cubs safe from harm. Help me to guide our family as faithfully and wisely as if it was a Pride of a thousand wemics. We bless you Great Mother because you give us good hunting and provide us with our needs. We bring our thanks to you, Great Mother. Amen

<nowiki>*raises her head and smiles around at the guests*</nowiki>
Now, I invite my Grandmother to recommend me as a suitable mate for Mhog'ar.
|-
!
! Grandmother commends Kish'ti
|-
| Kish'ti's Grandmother:
| *Looks at Kish*

Kish’ti ... the naughty one. Running away from the Pride because we said you must get married - and see where you are today … almost married! I always knew that, because you are destined to follow me as a great Matriarch, you would need a strong mate.

But, Kish'ti, you have chosen well *smiles at Mhog'ar* a handsome mate with surprising, magical skills. Not perhaps what I would have ... *coughs lightly* … yes, a good mate. I hereby vow to all gathered here that Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride has been trained in all the duties of marriage and in the skills of hunting and wise leadership and will fulfil them.
|-
!
! Prayer to Mikon
|-
| Moira:
| *smiles to each*
Kish'ti, Mhog, I ask in the name of the Father, that your lives be filled with joy, with happiness, with love.
May you be friends, lovers, helpmates. May you comfort each other in sorrow, support each other in strife, and celebrate together each day, every day. This I ask, as friend, as sister May Mikon be with you always... In the Father's name, Amen
|-
!
! The Vows
|-
|Priest of Balgar
|Let us hear Kish’ti and Mhog’ar make their Vows.

Do you Kish'ti and Mhog'ar promise to live an ordered and fruitful life together. To strengthen each other and the Pride. To oppose the oppressor and to honour Lord Balgar and the Great Mother in all your ways.
|-
| Mhog'ar and Kish'ti:
| I do promise.
|-
!
! The Marking
|-
| Priest of Balgar:
| Kish'ti, perform the Marking.
|-
| Kish'ti:
| Please kneel before me, my love.
<nowiki>*She carefully bites a small piece of flesh from his ear*</nowiki>

Mhog'ar of the Golden Pride, I mark you this day as my mate to love you forever with joy and contentment.
|-
|Mhog'ar:
|Kish'ti of the Mist Mountain Pride, I take you as my mate to love and honour you and father your cubs.
|-
|
| <center>[[Image:MhogKish2.jpg]]</center>
|-
!
!The Binding - the couple clasp hands
|-
|Priest of Balgar:
|<nowiki>*Wraps a gold ribbon around their wrists*</nowiki>
Kish'ti and Mhog'ar are now joined. May Balgar bless their union.
|}
--[[User:Quinkish|Quinkish]] 13:15, 19 July 2007 (PDT)

File:MhogKish4.jpg

2007-07-19T19:53:06Z

Quinkish:

File:MhogKish2.jpg

2007-07-19T19:43:10Z

Quinkish:

Guild:ANRA

2007-07-12T17:56:13Z

Quinkish: /* '''Academy of Natural Resources and Agriculture (ANRA)''' */

{{ANRA}}
= '''Academy of Natural Resources and Agriculture (ANRA)''' =

'''Alignment:'''
Any alignment is acceptable.

'''Classes:''' 
Any class is acceptable. We are especially interested in druids, rangers, bards, mages, clerics and crafters of all kinds.

'''Races:''' 
Any race is acceptable.

'''Base of operations:''' 
Current base of operations is in [[The Village of Blandenberg]]. The Academy is building the main building in Blandenberg, and possibly a presence in [[Visimontium]] as well. '''The main building in Blandenberg is complete, and open for use.''' Students have already started arriving. 
'''DM Sponsor:''' swoods241078

'''How to contact us:''' 
The current Headmaster is [[PCs:Mhog%27ar|Mhog'ar]]. Messages can be left at the ANRA Hall in Blandenberg, addressed to him ([http://www.avlis.org/privmsg.php?mode=post&u=9422 PM Mhogar]). The Director of Relations position is currently open. Other Board members are:[[PCs:Vandor, Rika|Rika Vandor]], [[PCs:Cairn_Mosslel | Cairn Mosslel]], [[Avenger]] of Blandenberg, Xilo a Healer of Cha'reth, and Jalya Ak'hanrye, Master of the AKN the ANRA's Director of Alchemical Research. We are currently seeking active membership.

'''What we do:''' 
The Academy is a neutral and unaffiliated '''school''' dedicated to education regarding agriculture (farming, animal husbandry) and management of natural resources (conservation, land management). The Academy’s purpose is to provide education, research, and remediation services to the world of Avlis in the broad areas of natural resources management and agriculture, with the intention of eliminating and preventing famine, promoting balance between population and land, relieve suffering through the discovery, teaching, and application of knowledge, and improve standards of living across all of Avlis.

Think of it as cross between a vocational school and a community college in a rural farming area.

Our goals are teaching better farming techniques, researching new methods of agriculture and new varieties of plants for food crops, teaching land management and soil improvement and forestry management, and teaching animal husbandry.

'''What to expect:''' 
Lots of role play, crafting, and research. We are currently involved in several major happenings in southern Avlis, including the events surrounding [[The Village of Blandenberg|Blandenberg]]. There is the possibility of activities in [[Visimontium]], as well (this is in process). We need folks who like to RP, write, and are interested in invention, and working on long term projects and plots. There is also a good guild to get involved in if your active IG play time is limited, as a lot of what we do right now is scheduled, and much can be done on the boards or through PM’s. As membership grows, more things will happen.

'''Restriction:''' 
Our major restriction is that players realize that this is an organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of people across Avlis, through teaching and research. So, lots of role-play, a lot of quests and research, and defense of those who are doing so.

'''Recent Activities:''' 
Sucessfully reviving nexus points throughout [[M'Chek]], reviving and strengthening the M'Chek/[[Mikona]] lifestone(s). This took many months, and created alliances with several groups for ANRA, including the [[Guild:Shemathen|Shemathen Le'yeritath]], the [[Guild:Mikon%27s_Council_of_Balance|Council of Balance]], the [[Guild:_M%27Chekian_Army|Blackhawks]], and others. Work is beginning for improving the farming plots within [[The Village of Blandenberg]] itself, and expanding outward into the [[Blandenberg Protectorate|Protectorate]] from there.

== Related links: ==

* [[Guilds:by_type|Types of Guilds]]
* [[Mikona:Recent Events]]
* [[ANRA:Lecture notes|ANRA Lecture notes]]

[[Category:Guilds|ANRA]]

Guild:ANRA

2007-07-12T17:51:17Z

Quinkish: /* '''Academy of Natural Resources and Agriculture (ANRA)''' */

{{ANRA}}
= '''Academy of Natural Resources and Agriculture (ANRA)''' =

'''Alignment:'''
Any alignment is acceptable.

'''Classes:''' 
Any class is acceptable. We are especially interested in druids, rangers, bards, mages, clerics and crafters of all kinds.

'''Races:''' 
Any race is acceptable.

'''Base of operations:''' 
Current base of operations is in [[The Village of Blandenberg]]. The Academy is building the main building in Blandenberg, and possibly a presence in [[Visimontium]] as well. '''The main building in Blandenberg is complete, and open for use.''' Students have already started arriving. 
'''DM Sponsor:''' swoods241078

'''How to contact us:''' 
The current Headmaster is [[PCs:Mhog%27ar|Mhog'ar]]. Messages can be left at the ANRA Hall in Blandenberg, addressed to him ([http://www.avlis.org/privmsg.php?mode=post&u=9422 PM Mhogar]). The Director of Relations position is currently open. Other Board members are:[[PCs:Vandor, Rika|Rika Vandor]], [[PCs:Cairn_Mosslel | Cairn Mosslel]], [[Avenger]] of Blandenberg, Xilo a Healer of Cha'reth, and [[PCs:Zacharia_FeatherFingers|Zacharia Featherfingers]], Master of Trade and the ANRA's Director of Finance. We are currently seeking active membership.

'''What we do:''' 
The Academy is a neutral and unaffiliated '''school''' dedicated to education regarding agriculture (farming, animal husbandry) and management of natural resources (conservation, land management). The Academy’s purpose is to provide education, research, and remediation services to the world of Avlis in the broad areas of natural resources management and agriculture, with the intention of eliminating and preventing famine, promoting balance between population and land, relieve suffering through the discovery, teaching, and application of knowledge, and improve standards of living across all of Avlis.

Think of it as cross between a vocational school and a community college in a rural farming area.

Our goals are teaching better farming techniques, researching new methods of agriculture and new varieties of plants for food crops, teaching land management and soil improvement and forestry management, and teaching animal husbandry.

'''What to expect:''' 
Lots of role play, crafting, and research. We are currently involved in several major happenings in southern Avlis, including the events surrounding [[The Village of Blandenberg|Blandenberg]]. There is the possibility of activities in [[Visimontium]], as well (this is in process). We need folks who like to RP, write, and are interested in invention, and working on long term projects and plots. There is also a good guild to get involved in if your active IG play time is limited, as a lot of what we do right now is scheduled, and much can be done on the boards or through PM’s. As membership grows, more things will happen.

'''Restriction:''' 
Our major restriction is that players realize that this is an organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of people across Avlis, through teaching and research. So, lots of role-play, a lot of quests and research, and defense of those who are doing so.

'''Recent Activities:''' 
Sucessfully reviving nexus points throughout [[M'Chek]], reviving and strengthening the M'Chek/[[Mikona]] lifestone(s). This took many months, and created alliances with several groups for ANRA, including the [[Guild:Shemathen|Shemathen Le'yeritath]], the [[Guild:Mikon%27s_Council_of_Balance|Council of Balance]], the [[Guild:_M%27Chekian_Army|Blackhawks]], and others. Work is beginning for improving the farming plots within [[The Village of Blandenberg]] itself, and expanding outward into the [[Blandenberg Protectorate|Protectorate]] from there.

== Related links: ==

* [[Guilds:by_type|Types of Guilds]]
* [[Mikona:Recent Events]]
* [[ANRA:Lecture notes|ANRA Lecture notes]]

[[Category:Guilds|ANRA]]

PCs:Kish'ti

2007-02-28T09:52:27Z

Quinkish: Added category of PCs

[[Image:Kishti.jpg|right]]
Far to the north of Kuras lies a region of coastal mountains. A place of deep ravines with ice cold streams which roar through the rocks and plunge over cliffs into the sea. The wild creatures that live there are fierce yet plentiful - good hunting ground for wemics.

It was in these mountains that Darra'kish, daughter of the Pride Mother, clashed with three dire tigers who toppled her and sent her crashing to the floor of the ravine. Her injuries were so great that she could never hunt again, could rarely leave the Den in fact. Her mate, Barrra'ti, made her a permanent den in a nearby settlement, where she learned to craft beautiful items for trade.

Into this unusual wemic home, Kish'ti was born. She knew only her mother's gentle and creative influence throughout her infancy. But, when Kish'ti reached hunting age, her Grandmother arrived at the Den and presented her with leather armour and a warhammer which was difficult for her even to lift. Kish'ti was trained in the art of hunting under the watchful eye of her grandmother, the Pride Mother.

Kish'ti respected her grandmother as a leader but grew to resent her interference in the family. During her young adulthood the villagers always knew when Grandmother was visiting because Kish'ti could be seen sitting beside the river on the outskirts of the settlement, her cheeks pink from arguing and her hands clenched in furious fists. But the worst arguments were to come when Kish'ti reached mating age. Grandmother's schemeing and excitement reached fever pitch - and Kish'ti became more and more uncomfortable as young male wemics were introduced to her and then projected as suitable mates. Some of the young males were, no doubt, suitable mates but if they came with Grandmother's endorsement, they were doomed to failure.

After some months of continual introductions and arguments, Darra'kish took her daughter to one side and herself suggested that Kish'ti travel south. The idea of adventure and new places, but especially of escaping Grandmother's plans, enchanted Kish'ti and she set about packing the necessary equipment and gold. For the first day of her journey she was escorted by the Pride, walking in the front and enjoying constant advice and recommendations from the Pride Mother!

The next morning Kish'ti woke to a beautiful sunrise, bade farewell to her northern Pride and followed the road that would lead to her new life in the south.

[[PCs:Mhog'ar|Mhog'ar's]] wife and mate for life
[[Category:PCs|Kish'ti]]
[[Category:ElysiaPCs|Kish'ti]]

PCs:Xenith

2007-01-30T11:29:59Z

Quinkish: Updated about AKN Master, HEAL and Shemathen

Xenith is quite an old centaur. He has had many experiences, good and bad, as he explored Avlis; but he is content.

The [[AKN]] has always been a big part of Xenith's life since he stumbled upon the Guild Hall early in his adventures. He has attained the rank of Master - an achievement of which he is proud. He has ambitions to achieve even more and is diligent in his pursuit of alchemical and herbal excellence. Even more so since he was made a Senior Partner of the [[HEAL]] shop in Elysia, where he can often be found either making things or sorting ingredients and counting stock. He looks forward to his regular run through the forests to Blandenberg where he makes sure that Betty, the shopkeeper at [[Guild:ANRA|ANRA]], has a good supply of HEAL's products to sell.

Xenith has been a member of the [[Guild:Shemathen|Shemathen Le'Yeritath]] for many years. As a devoted follower of Lord [[Skern]] he finds it difficult to understand politics and current affairs so it is unlikely he will ever become one of the leaders there, but he enjoys the company of his fellow nature lovers.

Xenith always enjoys his visits to Visimontium and loves scrambling in the mountains there. But perhaps his favourite thing in all the world is splashing about in water … be it the fountains of Mikona or the river running through the comfry patch in Ferrell. Xenith just loves to soak his hooves in cold water! His one regret in life is that there is no centaur wife to splash with him.

[[Category:PCs|Xenith]]

PCs:Kish'ti

2006-11-10T16:45:26Z

Quinkish:

Talk:PCs:Kish'ti

2006-11-10T16:44:29Z

Quinkish: Responded to Krator's notes.

Some notes:
* I put it right. It's "Kurathene" not "The Kurathene." "The" is only appropiate when it's "The Kurathene '''Empire'''."
* Extra breaks at the top are not-done, because they're usually a sign of a common mistake people make (putting categories at the top instead of the bottom) and will lead to nice wiki people editing your page all the time to change that, only to find out it's actually some empty lines.
* I'll protect this page if my edits are reverted.

--[[User:Krator|Krator]] 15:04, 11 October 2006 (PDT)

Yes, you are right about the syntax of Kurathene but, since I thought it may cause confusion in the future, I changed it to North of Kuras. I am thinking of the Trenaine Peninsular so that is geographically correct too.

The non-breaking spaces I just added temporarily because, at the time, the Wiki was not displaying correctly and the page heading was obscuring my first couple of lines of text.

Thanks for the notes.

--[[User:Quinkish|Quinkish]] 08:44, 10 November 2006 (PST)

PCs:Kish'ti

2006-11-10T16:36:45Z

Quinkish: Finally worked out how to upload and display a picture correctly.

[[Image:Kishti.jpg|right]]Far to the north of Kuras lies a region of coastal mountains. A place of deep ravines with ice cold streams which roar through the rocks and plunge over cliffs into the sea. The wild creatures that live there are fierce yet plentiful - good hunting ground for wemics.

It was in these mountains that Darra'kish, daughter of the Pride Mother, clashed with three dire tigers who toppled her and sent her crashing to the floor of the ravine. Her injuries were so great that she could never hunt again, could rarely leave the Den in fact. Her mate, Barrra'ti, made her a permanent den in a nearby settlement, where she learned to craft beautiful items for trade.

Into this unusual wemic home, Kish'ti was born. She knew only her mother's gentle and creative influence throughout her infancy. But, when Kish'ti reached hunting age, her Grandmother arrived at the Den and presented her with leather armour and a warhammer which was difficult for her even to lift. Kish'ti was trained in the art of hunting under the watchful eye of her grandmother, the Pride Mother.

Kish'ti respected her grandmother as a leader but grew to resent her interference in the family. During her young adulthood the villagers always knew when Grandmother was visiting because Kish'ti could be seen sitting beside the river on the outskirts of the settlement, her cheeks pink from arguing and her hands clenched in furious fists. But the worst arguments were to come when Kish'ti reached mating age. Grandmother's schemeing and excitement reached fever pitch - and Kish'ti became more and more uncomfortable as young male wemics were introduced to her and then projected as suitable mates. Some of the young males were, no doubt, suitable mates but if they came with Grandmother's endorsement, they were doomed to failure.

After some months of continual introductions and arguments, Darra'kish took her daughter to one side and herself suggested that Kish'ti travel south. The idea of adventure and new places, but especially of escaping Grandmother's plans, enchanted Kish'ti and she set about packing the necessary equipment and gold. For the first day of her journey she was escorted by the Pride, walking in the front and enjoying constant advice and recommendations from the Pride Mother!

The next morning Kish'ti woke to a beautiful sunrise, bade farewell to her northern Pride and followed the road that would lead to her new life in the south.

[[PCs:Mhog'ar|Mhog'ar's]] girlfriend
[[Category:ElysiaPCs|Kish'ti]]

PCs:Kish'ti

2006-11-10T16:01:40Z

Quinkish:

Far to the north of Kuras lies a region of coastal mountains. A place of deep ravines with ice cold streams which roar through the rocks and plunge over cliffs into the sea. The wild creatures that live there are fierce yet plentiful - good hunting ground for wemics.

It was in these mountains that Darra'kish, daughter of the Pride Mother, clashed with three dire tigers who toppled her and sent her crashing to the floor of the ravine. Her injuries were so great that she could never hunt again, could rarely leave the Den in fact. Her mate, Barrra'ti, made her a permanent den in a nearby settlement, where she learned to craft beautiful items for trade.

Into this unusual wemic home, Kish'ti was born. She knew only her mother's gentle and creative influence throughout her infancy. But, when Kish'ti reached hunting age, her Grandmother arrived at the Den and presented her with leather armour and a warhammer which was difficult for her even to lift. Kish'ti was trained in the art of hunting under the watchful eye of her grandmother, the Pride Mother.

Kish'ti respected her grandmother as a leader but grew to resent her interference in the family. During her young adulthood the villagers always knew when Grandmother was visiting because Kish'ti could be seen sitting beside the river on the outskirts of the settlement, her cheeks pink from arguing and her hands clenched in furious fists. But the worst arguments were to come when Kish'ti reached mating age. Grandmother's schemeing and excitement reached fever pitch - and Kish'ti became more and more uncomfortable as young male wemics were introduced to her and then projected as suitable mates. Some of the young males were, no doubt, suitable mates but if they came with Grandmother's endorsement, they were doomed to failure.

After some months of continual introductions and arguments, Darra'kish took her daughter to one side and herself suggested that Kish'ti travel south. The idea of adventure and new places, but especially of escaping Grandmother's plans, enchanted Kish'ti and she set about packing the necessary equipment and gold. For the first day of her journey she was escorted by the Pride, walking in the front and enjoying constant advice and recommendations from the Pride Mother!

The next morning Kish'ti woke to a beautiful sunrise, bade farewell to her northern Pride and followed the road that would lead to her new life in the south.

[[PCs:Mhog'ar|Mhog'ar's]] girlfriend
[[Category:ElysiaPCs|Kish'ti]]

PCs:Kish'ti

2006-11-10T15:53:10Z

Quinkish:

File:Kishti.jpg

2006-11-10T15:47:07Z

Quinkish:

PCs:Kish'ti

2006-11-10T15:46:14Z

Quinkish:

PCs:Kish'ti

2006-11-10T15:45:44Z

Quinkish:

[[Image:http://static.flickr.com/102/293784512_2d3172de75.jpg]] Far to the north of Kuras lies a region of coastal mountains. A place of deep ravines with ice cold streams which roar through the rocks and plunge over cliffs into the sea. The wild creatures that live there are fierce yet plentiful - good hunting ground for wemics.

It was in these mountains that Darra'kish, daughter of the Pride Mother, clashed with three dire tigers who toppled her and sent her crashing to the floor of the ravine. Her injuries were so great that she could never hunt again, could rarely leave the Den in fact. Her mate, Barrra'ti, made her a permanent den in a nearby settlement, where she learned to craft beautiful items for trade.

Into this unusual wemic home, Kish'ti was born. She knew only her mother's gentle and creative influence throughout her infancy. But, when Kish'ti reached hunting age, her Grandmother arrived at the Den and presented her with leather armour and a warhammer which was difficult for her even to lift. Kish'ti was trained in the art of hunting under the watchful eye of her grandmother, the Pride Mother.

Kish'ti respected her grandmother as a leader but grew to resent her interference in the family. During her young adulthood the villagers always knew when Grandmother was visiting because Kish'ti could be seen sitting beside the river on the outskirts of the settlement, her cheeks pink from arguing and her hands clenched in furious fists. But the worst arguments were to come when Kish'ti reached mating age. Grandmother's schemeing and excitement reached fever pitch - and Kish'ti became more and more uncomfortable as young male wemics were introduced to her and then projected as suitable mates. Some of the young males were, no doubt, suitable mates but if they came with Grandmother's endorsement, they were doomed to failure.

After some months of continual introductions and arguments, Darra'kish took her daughter to one side and herself suggested that Kish'ti travel south. The idea of adventure and new places, but especially of escaping Grandmother's plans, enchanted Kish'ti and she set about packing the necessary equipment and gold. For the first day of her journey she was escorted by the Pride, walking in the front and enjoying constant advice and recommendations from the Pride Mother!

The next morning Kish'ti woke to a beautiful sunrise, bade farewell to her northern Pride and followed the road that would lead to her new life in the south.

[[PCs:Mhog'ar|Mhog'ar's]] girlfriend
[[Category:ElysiaPCs|Kish'ti]]

PCs:Seylek

2006-11-10T11:31:49Z

Quinkish: /* Seylek */

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==Seylek==
[[image:Seylek.jpg|right]]
'''Race:''' [[Wemic]] 
'''Gender:''' Male 
'''Birthplace:''' Unknown. Most likely the jungles of [[Drotid]] 
'''Age:''' Unknown, but at least 45, old for his race 
'''Current Residence:''' [[Elysia]] 
'''Affiliations:'''
* Captain of [[Le%27Megen_T%27Elysia | Le'megen T'Elysia]]
* Senior Mage of [[Elysia]] for the [[Guild:IvoryOrder | Ivory Order of the Sun]]
* [[Guild:KeepersoftheCycle|Keeper of the Cycle]]
* [[Guild:PrideoftheSouthlands|Pride of the Southlands]]
* Senior Journeyman of the [[Guild:AAAA|Avlis Arms and Armor Association]]
* [[Guild:AKN|AKN]] Master

This [[Wemic | wemic]] bears many old scars, mostly faded with time but still visible. The deepest scars though, just as old, but apparently never properly healed circle his neck and wrists and are usually hidden beneath clothing. Looking closely, a similar scar also rings each ankle.

On his face is a series of tribal tattoos of a design rarely seen. Someone versed in [[Wemic | wemic]] customs would recognise them as a sign of a very serious blood oath.
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[[Category:ElysiaPCs|Seylek]][[Category:PCs|Seylek]]

PCs:Kish'ti

2006-10-20T17:56:32Z

Quinkish:

PCs:Kish'ti

2006-10-11T21:58:45Z

Quinkish:

 

In the north of the Kurathene lies a region of coastal mountains. A place of deep ravines with ice cold streams which roar through the rocks and plunge over cliffs into the sea. The wild creatures that live there are fierce yet plentiful - good hunting ground for wemics.

It was in these mountains that Darra'kish, daughter of the Pride Mother, clashed with three dire tigers who toppled her and sent her crashing to the floor of the ravine. Her injuries were so great that she could never hunt again, could rarely leave the Den in fact. Her mate, Barrra'ti, made her a permanent den in a nearby settlement, where she learned to craft beautiful items for trade.

Into this unusual wemic home, Kish'ti was born. She knew only her mother's gentle and creative influence throughout her infancy. But, when Kish'ti reached hunting age, her Grandmother arrived at the Den and presented her with leather armour and a warhammer which was difficult for her even to lift. Kish'ti was trained in the art of hunting under the watchful eye of her grandmother, the Pride Mother.

Kish'ti respected her grandmother as a leader but grew to resent her interference in the family. During her young adulthood the villagers always knew when Grandmother was visiting because Kish'ti could be seen sitting beside the river on the outskirts of the settlement, her cheeks pink from arguing and her hands clenched in furious fists. But the worst arguments were to come when Kish'ti reached mating age. Grandmother's schemeing and excitement reached fever pitch - and Kish'ti became more and more uncomfortable as young male wemics were introduced to her and then projected as suitable mates. Some of the young males were, no doubt, suitable mates but if they came with Grandmother's endorsement, they were doomed to failure.

After some months of continual introductions and arguments, Darra'kish took her daughter to one side and herself suggested that Kish'ti travel south. The idea of adventure and new places, but especially of escaping Grandmother's plans, enchanted Kish'ti and she set about packing the necessary equipment and gold. For the first day of her journey she was escorted by the Pride, walking in the front and enjoying constant advice and recommendations from the Pride Mother!

The next morning Kish'ti woke to a beautiful sunrise, bade farewell to her northern Pride and followed the road that would lead to her new life in the south.

[[PCs:Mhog'ar|Mhog'ar's]] girlfriend
[[Category:ElysiaPCs|Kish'ti]]

PCs:Kish'ti

2006-10-11T21:57:20Z

Quinkish:

 

In the north of Kurathene lies a region of coastal mountains. A place of deep ravines with ice cold streams which roar through the rocks and plunge over cliffs into the sea. The wild creatures that live there are fierce yet plentiful - good hunting ground for wemics.

It was in these mountains that Darra'kish, daughter of the Pride Mother, clashed with three dire tigers who toppled her and sent her crashing to the floor of the ravine. Her injuries were so great that she could never hunt again, could rarely leave the Den in fact. Her mate, Barrra'ti, made her a permanent den in a nearby settlement, where she learned to craft beautiful items for trade.

Into this unusual wemic home, Kish'ti was born. She knew only her mother's gentle and creative influence throughout her infancy. But, when Kish'ti reached hunting age, her Grandmother arrived at the Den and presented her with leather armour and a warhammer which was difficult for her even to lift. Kish'ti was trained in the art of hunting under the watchful eye of her grandmother, the Pride Mother.

Kish'ti respected her grandmother as a leader but grew to resent her interference in the family. During her young adulthood the villagers always knew when Grandmother was visiting because Kish'ti could be seen sitting beside the river on the outskirts of the settlement, her cheeks pink from arguing and her hands clenched in furious fists. But the worst arguments were to come when Kish'ti reached mating age. Grandmother's schemeing and excitement reached fever pitch - and Kish'ti became more and more uncomfortable as young male wemics were introduced to her and then projected as suitable mates. Some of the young males were, no doubt, suitable mates but if they came with Grandmother's endorsement, they were doomed to failure.

After some months of continual introductions and arguments, Darra'kish took her daughter to one side and herself suggested that Kish'ti travel south. The idea of adventure and new places, but especially of escaping Grandmother's plans, enchanted Kish'ti and she set about packing the necessary equipment and gold. For the first day of her journey she was escorted by the Pride, walking in the front and enjoying constant advice and recommendations from the Pride Mother!

The next morning Kish'ti woke to a beautiful sunrise, bade farewell to her northern Pride and followed the road that would lead to her new life in the south.

[[PCs:Mhog'ar|Mhog'ar's]] girlfriend
[[Category:ElysiaPCs|Kish'ti]]

PCs:Kish'ti

2006-10-11T14:39:19Z

Quinkish:

 
[[Category:PCs|Kish'ti]]
[[Category:ElysiaPCs|Kish'ti]]

To the north of Kuras lies a region of coastal mountains. A place of deep ravines with ice cold streams which roar through the rocks and plunge over cliffs into the sea. The wild creatures that live there are fierce yet plentiful - good hunting ground for wemics.

It was in these mountains that Darra'kish, daughter of the Pride Mother, clashed with three dire tigers who toppled her and sent her crashing to the floor of the ravine. Her injuries were so great that she could never hunt again, could rarely leave the Den in fact. Her mate, Barrra'ti, made her a permanent den in a nearby settlement, where she learned to craft beautiful items for trade.

Into this unusual wemic home, Kish'ti was born. She knew only her mother's gentle and creative influence throughout her infancy. But, when Kish'ti reached hunting age, her Grandmother arrived at the Den and presented her with leather armour and a warhammer which was difficult for her even to lift. Kish'ti was trained in the art of hunting under the watchful eye of her grandmother, the Pride Mother.

Kish'ti respected her grandmother as a leader but grew to resent her interference in the family. During her young adulthood the villagers always knew when Grandmother was visiting because Kish'ti could be seen sitting beside the river on the outskirts of the settlement, her cheeks pink from arguing and her hands clenched in furious fists. But the worst arguments were to come when Kish'ti reached mating age. Grandmother's schemeing and excitement reached fever pitch - and Kish'ti became more and more uncomfortable as young male wemics were introduced to her and then projected as suitable mates. Some of the young males were, no doubt, suitable mates but if they came with Grandmother's endorsement, they were doomed to failure.

After some months of continual introductions and arguments, Darra'kish took her daughter to one side and herself suggested that Kish'ti travel south. The idea of adventure and new places, but especially of escaping Grandmother's plans, enchanted Kish'ti and she set about packing the necessary equipment and gold. For the first day of her journey she was escorted by the Pride, walking in the front and enjoying constant advice and recommendations from the Pride Mother!

The next morning Kish'ti woke to a beautiful sunrise, bade farewell to her northern Pride and followed the road that would lead to her new life in the south.

[[PCs:Mhog'ar|Mhog'ar's]] girlfriend

PCs:Kish'ti

2006-10-11T14:38:46Z

Quinkish:

 
[[Category:PCs|Kish'ti]]
[[Category:ElysiaPCs|Kish'ti]]

To the north of Kuras lies a region of coastal mountains. A place of deep ravines with ice cold streams which roar through the rocks and plunge over cliffs into the sea. The wild creatures that live there are fierce yet plentiful - good hunting ground for wemics.

It was in these mountains that Darra'kish, daughter of the Pride Mother, clashed with three dire tigers who toppled her and sent her crashing to the floor of the ravine. Her injuries were so great that she could never hunt again, could rarely leave the Den in fact. Her mate, Barrra'ti, made her a permanent den in a nearby settlement, where she learned to craft beautiful items for trade.

Into this unusual wemic home, Kish'ti was born. She knew only her mother's gentle and creative influence throughout her infancy. But, when Kish'ti reached hunting age, her Grandmother arrived at the Den and presented her with leather armour and a warhammer which was difficult for her even to lift. Kish'ti was trained in the art of hunting under the watchful eye of her grandmother, the Pride Mother.

Kish'ti respected her grandmother as a leader but grew to resent her interference in the family. During her young adulthood the villagers always knew when Grandmother was visiting because Kish'ti could be seen sitting beside the river on the outskirts of the settlement, her cheeks pink from arguing and her hands clenched in furious fists. But the worst arguments were to come when Kish'ti reached mating age. Grandmother's schemeing and excitement reached fever pitch ...and Kish'ti became more and more uncomfortable as young male wemics were introduced to her and then projected as suitable mates. Some of the young males were, no doubt, suitable mates but if they came with Grandmother's endorsement, they were doomed to failure.

After some months of continual introductions and arguments, Darra'kish took her daughter to one side and herself suggested that Kish'ti travel south. The idea of adventure and new places, but especially of escaping Grandmother's plans, enchanted Kish'ti and she set about packing the necessary equipment and gold. For the first day of her journey she was escorted by the Pride, walking in the front and enjoying constant advice and recommendations from the Pride Mother!

The next morning Kish'ti woke to a beautiful sunrise, bade farewell to her northern Pride and followed the road that would lead to her new life in the south.

[[PCs:Mhog'ar|Mhog'ar's]] girlfriend