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	Daphoa was founded in far antiquity, before the rise of [[human\|mankind]] but after [[the Sundering]], by the flightless proto-aelin. This land-mass became the central focus of their early efforts, divided into four territories. These four territories were eventually unified beneath the governance of the senate, a bureaucratic body found within its floating capital city.		Daphoa was founded in far antiquity, before the rise of [[human\|mankind]] but after [[the Sundering]], by the flightless proto-aelin. This land-mass became the central focus of their early efforts, divided into four territories. These four territories were eventually unified beneath the governance of the senate, a bureaucratic body found within its floating capital city.

	The floating disc of Ilodaiya and the city which was already upon it survived the Sundering more or less intact. However, its ominous silence, and the inability to reach it despite it often blotting out the sun, made the young lineage believe it was cursed. This myth persisted until a group led by [[Linphori]] the Fearless made the perilous trek to the highest peak and encountered [[Alil\|Alia]], radiant goddess of the skies. It is said that She gifted to the aelin their characteristic wings and named [[Linayla]] the Open Heart as ~~her~~ first chosen. Together, along with [[Judessa]] the Scholar, [[Telanei]] the Muse, [[Ishtae]] the Builder, [[Eolodeu]] the Valiant, and [[Lenahiri]] the Assessor claimed the cursed disc for their respective houses. They would become known ever after as the Seven Sentinels.		The floating disc of Ilodaiya and the city which was already upon it survived the Sundering more or less intact. However, its ominous silence and the inability to reach it despite it often blotting out the sun made the young lineage believe it was cursed. This myth persisted until a group led by [[Linphori]] the Fearless made the perilous trek to the highest peak and encountered [[Alil\|Alia]], radiant goddess of the skies. It is said that She gifted to the aelin their characteristic wings and named [[Linayla]] the Open Heart as Her first chosen. Together, along with [[Judessa]] the Scholar, [[Telanei]] the Muse, [[Ishtae]] the Builder, [[Eolodeu]] the Valiant, and [[Lenahiri]] the Assessor claimed the cursed disc for their respective houses. They would become known ever after as the Seven Sentinels.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

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	===Aehiori===		===Aehiori===

	A volcanic island to the northeast of [[Ashta Harrud]] known to the Harrudim and the [[ethron]] as [[Endeqil]], "provincial candidate #4" has been the subject of recent imperial scrutiny. Rendered lifeless in an echo of the Scouring actions of house Linphori, a joint effort between they, house Lenahiri, house [[Ilaephos]], and house [[Ashana]] is providing the central impetus to terraform the landmass for the construction of its capital, New Illata. The support of the Ilodaiyan senate has been limited, due to in-fighting between the Sentinel houses and financial politics. So far from the rest of the empire, its existence is controversial and indeed threatening to the denizens of the Crimson Sands.		A volcanic island to the northeast of [[Ashta Harrud]] known to the Harrudim and the [[ethron]] as [[Endeqil]], "provincial candidate #4" has been the subject of recent imperial scrutiny. Rendered lifeless in an echo of the Scouring due to the actions of house Linphori, a joint effort between they, house Lenahiri, house [[Ilaephos]], and house [[Ashana]] is providing the central impetus to terraform the landmass for the construction of its capital, New Illata. The support of the Ilodaiyan senate has been limited, due to in-fighting between the Sentinel houses and financial politics. So far from the rest of the empire, its existence is controversial and indeed threatening to the denizens of the Crimson Sands.

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	'''The Eternal Empire of Daphoa''' is the ancestral home and birthplace of the [[aelin]], and the oldest nation-state in the world.		'''The Eternal Empire of Daphoa''' is the ancestral home and birthplace of the [[aelin]], and the oldest nation-state in the world.

	== Geography ~~& Weather~~ ==		== Geography ==

	Daphoa is a large island in the [[Sea of Lidraeu]] to the west of [[Gaald]]. It is marked by low rolling countrysides in Ipora and Siael, while the Ialidae mountains ~~are a chain girding the island~~ from Litirya to Illata. It is dominated by a cool maritime climate, with little temperature variation throughout the year.		Daphoa is a large island chain in the [[Sea of Lidraeu]] to the west of [[Gaald]]. It is marked by low rolling countrysides in Ipora and Siael, while the Ialidae mountains stretch from Litirya to Illata, dividing the main landmass in half. It is dominated by a cool maritime climate, with little temperature variation throughout the year.

	==History==		==History==
	Daphoa was founded in far antiquity, before the rise of [[human\|mankind]] but after [[the Sundering]], by the flightless proto-[[aelin]]. This land-mass became the central focus of their early efforts, divided into four territories. These four territories were eventually unified beneath the governance of the senate, a bureaucratic body found within its floating capital city.		Daphoa was founded in far antiquity, before the rise of [[human\|mankind]] but after [[the Sundering]], by the flightless proto-aelin. This land-mass became the central focus of their early efforts, divided into four territories. These four territories were eventually unified beneath the governance of the senate, a bureaucratic body found within its floating capital city.

	The floating disc of Ilodaiya and the city which was already upon it survived the Sundering more or less intact. However, its ominous silence, and the inability to reach it despite it often blotting out the sun, made the young lineage believe it was cursed. This myth persisted until a group led by Linphori the Fearless made the perilous trek to the highest peak and encountered Alia, radiant goddess of the skies. It is said that ~~she~~ gifted to the aelin their characteristic wings and named Linayla the Open Heart as her first chosen. Together, along with Judessa the Scholar, Telanei the Muse, Ishtae the Builder, Eolodeu the Valiant, and Lenahiri the Assessor claimed the cursed disc for their respective houses. They would become known ever after as the Seven Sentinels.		The floating disc of Ilodaiya and the city which was already upon it survived the Sundering more or less intact. However, its ominous silence, and the inability to reach it despite it often blotting out the sun, made the young lineage believe it was cursed. This myth persisted until a group led by [[Linphori]] the Fearless made the perilous trek to the highest peak and encountered [[Alil\|Alia]], radiant goddess of the skies. It is said that She gifted to the aelin their characteristic wings and named [[Linayla]] the Open Heart as her first chosen. Together, along with [[Judessa]] the Scholar, [[Telanei]] the Muse, [[Ishtae]] the Builder, [[Eolodeu]] the Valiant, and [[Lenahiri]] the Assessor claimed the cursed disc for their respective houses. They would become known ever after as the Seven Sentinels.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

	Daphoa is ruled by an elected senate who draft and vote on laws. All aelin who belong to Daphoan houses have the right to participate in elections and other political processes. Strict laws exist regarding rights to house affiliation, making it very difficult for citizens of the empire to become disenfranchised.		Daphoa is ruled by an elected senate who draft and vote on laws. All aelin who belong to Daphoan houses, as tracked by the Senate Heritage Authority, are citizens; all citizens have the right to participate in elections and other political processes. Strict laws exist regarding rights to house affiliation, making it very difficult (but not impossible) for citizens of the empire to become disenfranchised. Universal, free, and equal access to education, healthcare, and housing are all innate rights to all citizens of the empire.

	===Ilodaiya===		===Ilodaiya===

	Ilodaiya's most iconic feature is its spires: massive, spiraling towers which permanently levitate from the surface of the disc. This left much of the disc's surface empty, and aelin would learn to use the negative space to insert flora, artistic structures, and other beautification. Indeed, Ilodaiya itself is verdant enough that one would be surprised at how limited and shallow its actual soil. The imperial court, the grand senate, and Estrelle Gallery, are all in close proximity to the Plaza of the Seven Sentinels, the symbolic heart of the city.		Ilodaiya's most iconic feature is its spires: massive, spiraling towers which permanently levitate from the surface of the disc. This left much of the disc's surface empty, and aelin would learn to use the negative space to insert flora, artistic structures, and other beautification. Indeed, Ilodaiya itself is verdant enough that one would be surprised at how limited and shallow its actual soil. The imperial court, the grand senate, and [[Estrelle]] Gallery are all in close proximity to the Plaza of the Seven Sentinels, the symbolic heart of the city.

	===Litirya===		===Litirya===
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	===Illata===		===Illata===

	To the southwest of the mountains, the province of Illata was rendered utterly lifeless by the Scouring at the close of the War of Fire. Generations of aelin re-cultivated the land back to fertility, although the region remains somewhat arid even into the modern era. Its capital city is Orguei, where its Grand Temple venerates Alil under the management of house Linphori. House Linayla also has its holdings here, ~~wherefrom~~ they mastermind the foreign silk trade. Illata is considered to be the most rugged of the provinces, giving a certain implied toughness to its residents.		To the southwest of the mountains, the province of Illata was shattered into a chain of small, mountainous islands and rendered utterly lifeless by the Scouring at the close of the [[War of Fire]]. Generations of aelin re-cultivated the land back to fertility, aided by [[Jolinn]]ites wielding the power of the [[Chalice of Jolinn]], although the region remains somewhat arid even into the modern era, and the Chalice changed the manner of life that flourishes there. Its capital city is Orguei, where its Grand Temple venerates [[Alil]] under the management of house Linphori. House Linayla also has its holdings here, from which they mastermind the foreign silk trade. Illata is considered to be the most rugged of the provinces, giving a certain implied toughness to its residents.

	===Siael===		===Siael===

	The cosmopolitan province of Siael serves as the ancestral home of house Judessa, and the capital city of Phirala-Yutei houses an academy of arcane studies famed throughout the empire; it similarly serves as a center for the study of and execution of imperial law. The climate is primarily coastal, blocked as it is by the encroachment of the mountains and the push of the Sea of Lidraeu. House Lenahiri, traditionally, had its holdings here-- but after its transition in leadership, its powerbase spans the Sunset Sea, mostly within Gaald. Siael's ~~port provides~~ access to the rest of the world.		The cosmopolitan province of Siael serves as the ancestral home of house Judessa, and the capital city of Phirala-Yutei houses an academy of arcane studies famed throughout the empire; it similarly serves as a center for the study of and execution of imperial law. The climate is primarily coastal, blocked as it is by the encroachment of the mountains and the push of the Sea of Lidraeu. House Lenahiri, traditionally, had its holdings here-- but after its transition in leadership, its powerbase spans the Sunset Sea, mostly within [[Gaald]]. Siael's ports provide access to the rest of the world.

	===Ipora===		===Ipora===

	Known within the empire as The Last Kingdom, Ipora was the final independent aelin monarchy to be brought under the Senate's governance. They were not conquered, but instead joined by choice, enshrining themselves as romantic outsiders even amongst Daphoans. House Telanei has its holdings here, primarily centered in the capital city of Ilaroiya. It is here that house Telanei hosted the Aeolian priesthood during the coronation of the last Rose consort, Keiari Telanei. Coastal and remote, castle-like spires and fantastic artistic displays are common.		Known within the empire as The Last Kingdom, Ipora was the final independent aelin monarchy to be brought under the Senate's governance. They were not conquered, but instead joined by choice, enshrining themselves as romantic outsiders even amongst Daphoans. House Telanei has its holdings here, primarily centered in the capital city of Ilaroiya. It is here that house Telanei hosted the Aeolian priesthood during the coronation of the last Rose consort, [[Keiari]] Telanei. Coastal and remote, castle-like spires and fantastic artistic displays are common sights.

	===Vechiae===		===Vechiae===

	The doomed province of Vechiae was once found within the Brintor mountains, and encompassed the farthest reach of the empire before the [[War of Fire]]. Built atop [[chaja]] structures and settlements, the locale boasted the Sacred Shrine of Rinlaea and is said to have worshipped the enigmatic deity, [[Serachel]]. After the invasion and sacking of its capital, Ilithas, the local government rapidly collapsed, and within a decade, aelin had entirely departed the region, by choice or force. The social changes which followed would seed the fabled Dalae era, which coincided with the War of Night.		The doomed province of Vechiae was once found within the [[Brintor mountains]], and encompassed the farthest reach of the empire before the [[War of Fire]]. Built atop [[chaja]] structures and settlements, the locale boasted the [[Sacred Shrine of Rinlaea]] and is said to have worshipped the enigmatic deity [[Serachel]]. After the invasion and sacking of its capital city, Ilithas, the local government rapidly collapsed, and within a decade aelin had entirely departed the region by choice or force. The social changes which followed would seed the fabled Dalae era, which coincided with the [[War of Night]].

	===Aehiori===		===Aehiori===

	A volcanic island to the northeast of [[Ashta Harrud]] known to the [[ethron]] as [[Endeqil]], "provincial candidate #4" has been the subject of recent imperial scrutiny. ~~Leveled by~~ the actions of house Linphori, a joint effort between they, house Lenahiri, house Ilaephos, and house Ashana is providing the central impetus to terraform the landmass for the construction of its capital, New Illata. The support of the Ilodaiyan senate has been limited, due to in-fighting between the Sentinel houses and financial politics. So far from the rest of the empire, its existence is controversial and indeed threatening to the denizens of the Crimson Sands.		A volcanic island to the northeast of [[Ashta Harrud]] known to the Harrudim and the [[ethron]] as [[Endeqil]], "provincial candidate #4" has been the subject of recent imperial scrutiny. Rendered lifeless in an echo of the Scouring actions of house Linphori, a joint effort between they, house Lenahiri, house [[Ilaephos]], and house [[Ashana]] is providing the central impetus to terraform the landmass for the construction of its capital, New Illata. The support of the Ilodaiyan senate has been limited, due to in-fighting between the Sentinel houses and financial politics. So far from the rest of the empire, its existence is controversial and indeed threatening to the denizens of the Crimson Sands.

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	''The Eternal Empire of Daphoa'' ~~was founded in far antiquity, before~~ the ~~rise~~ of ~~mankind, but after [[~~the ~~Sundering]]. Proto-~~[[aelin]] ~~could not fly~~, and ~~inhabited~~ the ~~lands surrounding the Ialidae mountains. This land~~-mass became the central focus of their early efforts, divided into four territories. These four territories were eventually unified beneath the governance of the Senate, a bureaucratic body found within the floating city of Ilodaiya, high above the ~~mountain peaks~~.		'''The Eternal Empire of Daphoa''' is the ancestral home and birthplace of the [[aelin]], and the oldest nation-state in the world.

	~~'''Ilodaiya'''~~		== Geography & Weather ==

	~~The floating disc and~~ the ~~city which was already upon it survived~~ the ~~Sundering more or less intact~~. ~~However, its ominous silence,~~ and ~~the inability to reach it despite it often blotting out the sun~~, ~~made~~ the ~~young lineage believe it was cursed. This myth persisted until~~ a ~~group led by ''Linphori the Fearless'' made~~ the ~~perilous trek~~ to ~~the highest peak and encountered Alia, radiant goddess of the skies~~. It is ~~said that she gifted to the aelin their characteristic wings and named ''Linayla the Open Heart'' as her first chosen. Together~~, ~~along~~ with ~~''Judessa the Scholar'', ''Telanei the Muse'', ''Ishtae the Builder'', ''Eolodeu the Valiant'', and ''Lenahiri~~ the ~~Assessor'' claimed the cursed disc for their respective houses. They would become known ever after as, ''The Seven Sentinels''~~.		Daphoa is a large island in the [[Sea of Lidraeu]] to the west of [[Gaald]]. It is marked by low rolling countrysides in Ipora and Siael, while the Ialidae mountains are a chain girding the island from Litirya to Illata. It is dominated by a cool maritime climate, with little temperature variation throughout the year.

	~~The city itself had unusual features~~, ~~such as buildings which permanently levitated from~~ the ~~surface~~ of the ~~disc~~, ~~as well as massive spires and temples. The~~ aelin ~~would learn to use this negative space to insert flora, artistic structures, and other beautification~~. ~~Indeed~~, ~~Ilodaiya itself is verdant enough that one would be surprised at how limited and shallow its actual soil~~. ~~The imperial court,~~ the ~~grand senate, and ''Eshtrelle Gallery'', are all in close proximity to the ''Plaza~~ of the ~~Seven Sentinels''~~, ~~the symbolic heart of the~~ city.		==History==
			Daphoa was founded in far antiquity, before the rise of [[human\|mankind]] but after [[the Sundering]], by the flightless proto-[[aelin]]. This land-mass became the central focus of their early efforts, divided into four territories. These four territories were eventually unified beneath the governance of the senate, a bureaucratic body found within its floating capital city.

	~~'''Litirya'''~~		The floating disc of Ilodaiya and the city which was already upon it survived the Sundering more or less intact. However, its ominous silence, and the inability to reach it despite it often blotting out the sun, made the young lineage believe it was cursed. This myth persisted until a group led by Linphori the Fearless made the perilous trek to the highest peak and encountered Alia, radiant goddess of the skies. It is said that she gifted to the aelin their characteristic wings and named Linayla the Open Heart as her first chosen. Together, along with Judessa the Scholar, Telanei the Muse, Ishtae the Builder, Eolodeu the Valiant, and Lenahiri the Assessor claimed the cursed disc for their respective houses. They would become known ever after as the Seven Sentinels.

	One of the first of the strongholds of the aelin, it is here that the portal to the ''Courtyard of the Gallant'' was discovered. Its climate is cool, affording it lush forests and grasslands. Houses Eolodeu and Ishtae have their strongholds here, the former commanding the artifice of the Aeolian Priesthood, and the latter ruling educational and governance domains. The great rose gardens which surround the Courtyard are maintained by the Sentinels who live in the province, and dueling is a prized method of adjudication and distinguishment within its borders.		== Demographics ==

	~~'''Vechiae'''~~		Daphoa is ruled by an elected senate who draft and vote on laws. All aelin who belong to Daphoan houses have the right to participate in elections and other political processes. Strict laws exist regarding rights to house affiliation, making it very difficult for citizens of the empire to become disenfranchised.

	The doomed province of Vechiae was once found within the Brintor mountains, and encompassed the farthest reach of the empire before the [[War of Fire]]. Built atop [[chaja]] structures and settlements, the locale boasted the ''Sacred Shrine of Rinlaea'' and is said to have worshipped the enigmatic deity, [[Serachel]]. After the invasion and sacking of its capital, ''Ilithas'', the local government rapidly collapsed, and within a decade, aelin had entirely departed the region, by choice or force. The social changes which followed would seed the fabled ''Dalae era'', which coincided with the War of Night.		===Ilodaiya===

	''~~'Illata'''~~		Ilodaiya's most iconic feature is its spires: massive, spiraling towers which permanently levitate from the surface of the disc. This left much of the disc's surface empty, and aelin would learn to use the negative space to insert flora, artistic structures, and other beautification. Indeed, Ilodaiya itself is verdant enough that one would be surprised at how limited and shallow its actual soil. The imperial court, the grand senate, and Estrelle Gallery, are all in close proximity to the Plaza of the Seven Sentinels, the symbolic heart of the city.

	To the southwest of the mountains, the province of Illata was rendered utterly lifeless at the close of the War of Fire. Generations of aelin re-cultivated the land back to fertility, although the region remains somewhat arid even into the modern era. Its capital city is ''Orguei'', where its ''Grand Temple'' venerates Alil under the management of house Linphori. House Linayla also has its holdings here, wherefrom they mastermind the foreign silk trade. Illata is considered to be the most rugged of the provinces, giving a certain implied toughness to its residents.		===Litirya===

	~~'''Siael'''~~		One of the first of the strongholds of the aelin, it is here that the portal to the [[Courtyard of the Gallant]] was discovered. Its climate is cool, affording it lush forests and grasslands. Houses Eolodeu and Ishtae have their strongholds here, the former commanding the artifice of the [[Aeoleri\|Aeolian Priesthood]], and the latter ruling educational and governance domains. The great rose gardens which surround the Courtyard are maintained by the Sentinels who live in the province, and dueling is a prized method of adjudication and distinguishment within its borders.

	The cosmopolitan province of Siael serves as the ancestral home of house Judessa, and the capital city of ''Phirala-Yutei'' houses an academy of arcane studies famed throughout the empire; it similarly serves as a center for the study of and execution of imperial law. The climate is primarily coastal, blocked as it is by the encroachment of the mountains and the push of the ''Sea of Lidraeu''. House Lenahiri, traditionally, had its holdings here-- but after its transition in leadership, its powerbase spans the ''Sunset Sea'', mostly within Gaald. Siael's port provides access to the rest of the world.		===Illata===

	~~'''Ipora'''~~		To the southwest of the mountains, the province of Illata was rendered utterly lifeless by the Scouring at the close of the War of Fire. Generations of aelin re-cultivated the land back to fertility, although the region remains somewhat arid even into the modern era. Its capital city is Orguei, where its Grand Temple venerates Alil under the management of house Linphori. House Linayla also has its holdings here, wherefrom they mastermind the foreign silk trade. Illata is considered to be the most rugged of the provinces, giving a certain implied toughness to its residents.

	Known within the empire as ''The Last Kingdom'', Ipora was the final independent aelin monarchy to be brought under the Senate's governance. They were not conquered, but instead joined by choice, enshrining themselves as romantic outsiders even amongst Daphoans. House Telanei has its holdings here, primarily centered in the capital city of ''Ilaroiya''. It is here that house Telanei hosted the Aeolian priesthood during the coronation of the last Rose consort, Keiari Telanei. Coastal and remote, castle-like spires and fantastic artistic displays are common.		===Siael===

	'~~''Aehiori'''~~		The cosmopolitan province of Siael serves as the ancestral home of house Judessa, and the capital city of Phirala-Yutei houses an academy of arcane studies famed throughout the empire; it similarly serves as a center for the study of and execution of imperial law. The climate is primarily coastal, blocked as it is by the encroachment of the mountains and the push of the Sea of Lidraeu. House Lenahiri, traditionally, had its holdings here-- but after its transition in leadership, its powerbase spans the Sunset Sea, mostly within Gaald. Siael's port provides access to the rest of the world.

	A volcanic island to the northeast of [[Ashta Harrud]], "provincial candidate #4" has been the subject of recent imperial scrutiny. Leveled by the actions of house Linphori, a joint effort between they, house Lenahiri, house Ilaephos, and house Ashana is providing the central impetus to terraform the landmass for the construction of its capital, ''New Illata''. The support of the Ilodaiyan senate has been limited, due to in-fighting between the Sentinel houses and financial politics. So far from the rest of the empire, its existence is controversial and indeed threatening to the denizens of the [[Crimson Sands]].		===Ipora===

			Known within the empire as The Last Kingdom, Ipora was the final independent aelin monarchy to be brought under the Senate's governance. They were not conquered, but instead joined by choice, enshrining themselves as romantic outsiders even amongst Daphoans. House Telanei has its holdings here, primarily centered in the capital city of Ilaroiya. It is here that house Telanei hosted the Aeolian priesthood during the coronation of the last Rose consort, Keiari Telanei. Coastal and remote, castle-like spires and fantastic artistic displays are common.

			===Vechiae===

			The doomed province of Vechiae was once found within the Brintor mountains, and encompassed the farthest reach of the empire before the [[War of Fire]]. Built atop [[chaja]] structures and settlements, the locale boasted the Sacred Shrine of Rinlaea and is said to have worshipped the enigmatic deity, [[Serachel]]. After the invasion and sacking of its capital, Ilithas, the local government rapidly collapsed, and within a decade, aelin had entirely departed the region, by choice or force. The social changes which followed would seed the fabled Dalae era, which coincided with the War of Night.

			===Aehiori===

			A volcanic island to the northeast of [[Ashta Harrud]] known to the [[ethron]] as [[Endeqil]], "provincial candidate #4" has been the subject of recent imperial scrutiny. Leveled by the actions of house Linphori, a joint effort between they, house Lenahiri, house Ilaephos, and house Ashana is providing the central impetus to terraform the landmass for the construction of its capital, New Illata. The support of the Ilodaiyan senate has been limited, due to in-fighting between the Sentinel houses and financial politics. So far from the rest of the empire, its existence is controversial and indeed threatening to the denizens of the Crimson Sands.

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	The Eternal Empire of Daphoa was founded in far antiquity, before the rise of mankind, but after the Sundering. Proto-aelin could not fly, and inhabited the lands surrounding the Ialidae mountains. This land-mass became the central focus of their early efforts, divided into four territories. These four territories were eventually unified beneath the governance of the Senate, a bureaucratic body found within the floating city of Ilodaiya, high above the mountain peaks.		''The Eternal Empire of Daphoa'' was founded in far antiquity, before the rise of mankind, but after [[the Sundering]]. Proto-[[aelin]] could not fly, and inhabited the lands surrounding the Ialidae mountains. This land-mass became the central focus of their early efforts, divided into four territories. These four territories were eventually unified beneath the governance of the Senate, a bureaucratic body found within the floating city of Ilodaiya, high above the mountain peaks.

	'''Ilodaiya'''		'''Ilodaiya'''

	The floating disc and the city which was already upon it survived the Sundering more or less intact. However, its ominous silence, and the inability to reach it despite it often blotting out the sun, made the young lineage believe it was cursed. This myth persisted until a group led by Linphori the Fearless made the perilous trek to the highest peak and encountered Alia, radiant goddess of the skies. It is said that she gifted to the aelin their characteristic wings, and named Linayla the Open Heart as her first chosen. Together, along with Judessa the Scholar, Telanei the Muse, Ishtae the Builder, Eolodeu the Valiant, and Lenahiri the Assessor claimed the cursed disc for their respective houses. They would become known ever after as, "The Seven Sentinels".		The floating disc and the city which was already upon it survived the Sundering more or less intact. However, its ominous silence, and the inability to reach it despite it often blotting out the sun, made the young lineage believe it was cursed. This myth persisted until a group led by ''Linphori the Fearless'' made the perilous trek to the highest peak and encountered Alia, radiant goddess of the skies. It is said that she gifted to the aelin their characteristic wings and named ''Linayla the Open Heart'' as her first chosen. Together, along with ''Judessa the Scholar'', ''Telanei the Muse'', ''Ishtae the Builder'', ''Eolodeu the Valiant'', and ''Lenahiri the Assessor'' claimed the cursed disc for their respective houses. They would become known ever after as, ''The Seven Sentinels''.

	The city itself had unusual features, such as buildings which permanently levitated from the surface of the disc, as well as massive spires and temples. The aelin would learn to use this negative space to insert flora, artistic structures, and other beautification. Indeed, Ilodaiya itself is verdant enough that one would be surprised at how limited and shallow its actual soil. The imperial court, the grand senate, and Eshtrelle Gallery, are all in close proximity to the Plaza of the Seven Sentinels, the symbolic heart of the city.		The city itself had unusual features, such as buildings which permanently levitated from the surface of the disc, as well as massive spires and temples. The aelin would learn to use this negative space to insert flora, artistic structures, and other beautification. Indeed, Ilodaiya itself is verdant enough that one would be surprised at how limited and shallow its actual soil. The imperial court, the grand senate, and ''Eshtrelle Gallery'', are all in close proximity to the ''Plaza of the Seven Sentinels'', the symbolic heart of the city.

	'''Litirya'''		'''Litirya'''

	One of the first of the strongholds of the aelin, it is here that the portal to the Courtyard of the Gallant was discovered. Its climate is cool, affording it lush forests and grasslands. Houses Eolodeu and Ishtae have their strongholds here, the former commanding the artifice of the Aeolian Priesthood, and the latter ruling educational and governance domains. The great rose gardens which surround the Courtyard are maintained by the Sentinels who live in the province, and dueling is a prized method of adjudication and distinguishment within its borders.		One of the first of the strongholds of the aelin, it is here that the portal to the ''Courtyard of the Gallant'' was discovered. Its climate is cool, affording it lush forests and grasslands. Houses Eolodeu and Ishtae have their strongholds here, the former commanding the artifice of the Aeolian Priesthood, and the latter ruling educational and governance domains. The great rose gardens which surround the Courtyard are maintained by the Sentinels who live in the province, and dueling is a prized method of adjudication and distinguishment within its borders.

	'''Vechiae'''		'''Vechiae'''

	The doomed province of Vechiae was once found within the Brintor mountains, and encompassed the farthest reach of the empire before the War of Fire. Built atop chaja structures and settlements, the locale boasted the ~~sacred shrine~~ of Rinlaea and is said to have worshipped the enigmatic deity, Serachel. After the invasion and sacking of its capital, Ilithas, the local government rapidly collapsed, and within a decade, aelin had entirely departed the region, by choice or force. The social changes which followed would seed the fabled Dalae era, which coincided with the War of Night.		The doomed province of Vechiae was once found within the Brintor mountains, and encompassed the farthest reach of the empire before the [[War of Fire]]. Built atop [[chaja]] structures and settlements, the locale boasted the ''Sacred Shrine of Rinlaea'' and is said to have worshipped the enigmatic deity, [[Serachel]]. After the invasion and sacking of its capital, ''Ilithas'', the local government rapidly collapsed, and within a decade, aelin had entirely departed the region, by choice or force. The social changes which followed would seed the fabled ''Dalae era'', which coincided with the War of Night.

	'''Illata'''		'''Illata'''

	To the southwest of the mountains, the province of Illata was rendered utterly lifeless at the close of the War of Fire. Generations of aelin re-cultivated the land back to fertility, although the region remains somewhat arid even into the modern era. Its capital city is Orguei, where its Grand Temple venerates Alil under the management of house Linphori. House Linayla also has its holdings here, wherefrom they mastermind the foreign silk trade. Illata is considered to be the most rugged of the provinces, giving a certain implied toughness to its residents.		To the southwest of the mountains, the province of Illata was rendered utterly lifeless at the close of the War of Fire. Generations of aelin re-cultivated the land back to fertility, although the region remains somewhat arid even into the modern era. Its capital city is ''Orguei'', where its ''Grand Temple'' venerates Alil under the management of house Linphori. House Linayla also has its holdings here, wherefrom they mastermind the foreign silk trade. Illata is considered to be the most rugged of the provinces, giving a certain implied toughness to its residents.

	'''Siael'''		'''Siael'''

	The cosmopolitan province of Siael serves as the ancestral home of house Judessa, and the capital city of Phirala-Yutei houses an academy of arcane studies famed throughout the empire; it similarly serves as a center for the study of and execution of imperial law. The climate is primarily coastal, blocked as it is by the encroachment of the mountains and the push of the Sea of Lidraeu. House Lenahiri, traditionally, had its holdings here-- but after its transition in leadership, its powerbase spans the Sunset Sea, mostly within Gaald. Siael's port provides access to the rest of the world.		The cosmopolitan province of Siael serves as the ancestral home of house Judessa, and the capital city of ''Phirala-Yutei'' houses an academy of arcane studies famed throughout the empire; it similarly serves as a center for the study of and execution of imperial law. The climate is primarily coastal, blocked as it is by the encroachment of the mountains and the push of the ''Sea of Lidraeu''. House Lenahiri, traditionally, had its holdings here-- but after its transition in leadership, its powerbase spans the ''Sunset Sea'', mostly within Gaald. Siael's port provides access to the rest of the world.

	'''Ipora'''		'''Ipora'''

	Known within the empire as "The Last Kingdom", Ipora was the final independent aelin monarchy to be brought under the Senate's governance. They were not conquered, but instead joined by choice, enshrining themselves as romantic outsiders even amongst Daphoans. House Telanei has its holdings here, primarily centered in the capital city of Ilaroiya. It is here that house Telanei hosted the Aeolian priesthood during the coronation of the last Rose consort, Keiari Telanei. Coastal and remote, castle-like spires and fantastic artistic displays are common.		Known within the empire as ''The Last Kingdom'', Ipora was the final independent aelin monarchy to be brought under the Senate's governance. They were not conquered, but instead joined by choice, enshrining themselves as romantic outsiders even amongst Daphoans. House Telanei has its holdings here, primarily centered in the capital city of ''Ilaroiya''. It is here that house Telanei hosted the Aeolian priesthood during the coronation of the last Rose consort, Keiari Telanei. Coastal and remote, castle-like spires and fantastic artistic displays are common.

	'''Aehiori'''		'''Aehiori'''

	A volcanic island to the northeast of Ashta Harrud, "provincial candidate #4" has been the subject of recent imperial scrutiny. Leveled by the actions of house Linphori, a joint effort between they, house Lenahiri, house Ilaephos, and house Ashana is providing the central impetus to terraform the landmass for the construction of its capital, "New Illata". The support of the Ilodaiyan senate has been limited, due to in-fighting between the Sentinel houses and financial politics. So far from the rest of the empire, its existence is controversial and indeed threatening to the denizens of the Crimson Sands.		A volcanic island to the northeast of [[Ashta Harrud]], "provincial candidate #4" has been the subject of recent imperial scrutiny. Leveled by the actions of house Linphori, a joint effort between they, house Lenahiri, house Ilaephos, and house Ashana is providing the central impetus to terraform the landmass for the construction of its capital, ''New Illata''. The support of the Ilodaiyan senate has been limited, due to in-fighting between the Sentinel houses and financial politics. So far from the rest of the empire, its existence is controversial and indeed threatening to the denizens of the [[Crimson Sands]].

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	One of the first of the strongholds of the aelin, it is here that the portal to the Courtyard of the Gallant was discovered. Its climate is cool, affording it lush forests and grasslands. Houses Eolodeu and Ishtae have their strongholds here, the former commanding the artifice of the Aeolian Priesthood, and the latter ruling educational and governance domains. The great rose gardens which surround the Courtyard are maintained by the Sentinels who live in the province, and dueling is a prized method of adjudication and distinguishment within its borders.		One of the first of the strongholds of the aelin, it is here that the portal to the Courtyard of the Gallant was discovered. Its climate is cool, affording it lush forests and grasslands. Houses Eolodeu and Ishtae have their strongholds here, the former commanding the artifice of the Aeolian Priesthood, and the latter ruling educational and governance domains. The great rose gardens which surround the Courtyard are maintained by the Sentinels who live in the province, and dueling is a prized method of adjudication and distinguishment within its borders.

	'''~~Ipora~~'''		'''Vechiae'''

			The doomed province of Vechiae was once found within the Brintor mountains, and encompassed the farthest reach of the empire before the War of Fire. Built atop chaja structures and settlements, the locale boasted the sacred shrine of Rinlaea and is said to have worshipped the enigmatic deity, Serachel. After the invasion and sacking of its capital, Ilithas, the local government rapidly collapsed, and within a decade, aelin had entirely departed the region, by choice or force. The social changes which followed would seed the fabled Dalae era, which coincided with the War of Night.

			'''Illata'''

	~~Known within~~ the ~~empire as "The Last Kingdom"~~, ~~Ipora~~ was the ~~final independent~~ aelin ~~monarchy~~ to ~~be brought under~~ the ~~Senate's governance~~. ~~They were not conquered~~, ~~but instead joined by choice, enshrining themselves as romantic outsiders even amongst Daphoans~~. House ~~Telanei~~ has its holdings here, ~~primarily centered in~~ the ~~capital city of Ilaroiya~~. It is ~~here that house Telanei hosted~~ the ~~Aeolian priesthood during the coronation~~ of the ~~last Rose consort~~, ~~Keiari Telanei. Coastal and remote, castle-like spires and fantastic artistic displays are common~~.		To the southwest of the mountains, the province of Illata was rendered utterly lifeless at the close of the War of Fire. Generations of aelin re-cultivated the land back to fertility, although the region remains somewhat arid even into the modern era. Its capital city is Orguei, where its Grand Temple venerates Alil under the management of house Linphori. House Linayla also has its holdings here, wherefrom they mastermind the foreign silk trade. Illata is considered to be the most rugged of the provinces, giving a certain implied toughness to its residents.

	'''Siael'''		'''Siael'''
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	The cosmopolitan province of Siael serves as the ancestral home of house Judessa, and the capital city of Phirala-Yutei houses an academy of arcane studies famed throughout the empire; it similarly serves as a center for the study of and execution of imperial law. The climate is primarily coastal, blocked as it is by the encroachment of the mountains and the push of the Sea of Lidraeu. House Lenahiri, traditionally, had its holdings here-- but after its transition in leadership, its powerbase spans the Sunset Sea, mostly within Gaald. Siael's port provides access to the rest of the world.		The cosmopolitan province of Siael serves as the ancestral home of house Judessa, and the capital city of Phirala-Yutei houses an academy of arcane studies famed throughout the empire; it similarly serves as a center for the study of and execution of imperial law. The climate is primarily coastal, blocked as it is by the encroachment of the mountains and the push of the Sea of Lidraeu. House Lenahiri, traditionally, had its holdings here-- but after its transition in leadership, its powerbase spans the Sunset Sea, mostly within Gaald. Siael's port provides access to the rest of the world.

	'''~~Illata~~'''		'''Ipora'''

	To the ~~southwest of the mountains~~, ~~the province of Illata~~ was ~~rendered utterly lifeless at the close of~~ the ~~War of Fire. Generations of~~ aelin ~~re-cultivated the land back~~ to ~~fertility, although~~ the ~~region remains somewhat arid even into the modern era~~. ~~Its capital city is Orguei~~, ~~where its Grand Temple venerates Alil under the management of house Linphori~~. House ~~Linayla also~~ has its holdings here, ~~wherefrom they mastermind~~ the ~~foreign silk trade~~. ~~Illata~~ is ~~considered to be~~ the ~~most rugged of~~ the ~~provinces, giving a certain implied toughness to its residents.~~		Known within the empire as "The Last Kingdom", Ipora was the final independent aelin monarchy to be brought under the Senate's governance. They were not conquered, but instead joined by choice, enshrining themselves as romantic outsiders even amongst Daphoans. House Telanei has its holdings here, primarily centered in the capital city of Ilaroiya. It is here that house Telanei hosted the Aeolian priesthood during the coronation of the last Rose consort, Keiari Telanei. Coastal and remote, castle-like spires and fantastic artistic displays are common.

	~~'''Vechiae'''~~

	~~The doomed province~~ of ~~Vechiae was once found within~~ the ~~Brintor mountains~~, ~~and encompassed the farthest reach of the empire before the War of Fire~~. ~~Built atop chaja structures~~ and ~~settlements~~, ~~the locale boasted the sacred shrine of Rinlaea~~ and is said to have worshipped the enigmatic deity, Serachel. After the invasion and sacking of its capital, Ilithas, the local government rapidly collapsed, and within a decade, aelin had entirely departed the region, by choice or force. The social changes which followed would seed the fabled Dalae era, which coincided with the War of Night.

	'''Aehiori'''		'''Aehiori'''

	A volcanic island to the northeast of Ashta Harrud, "provincial candidate #4" has been the subject of recent imperial scrutiny. Leveled by the actions of house Linphori, a joint effort between they, house Lenahiri, house Ilaephos, and house Ashana is providing the central impetus to terraform the landmass for the construction of its capital, "New Illata". The support of the Ilodaiyan senate has been limited, due to in-fighting between the Sentinel houses and financial politics. So far from the rest of the empire, its existence is controversial and indeed threatening to the denizens of the Crimson Sands.		A volcanic island to the northeast of Ashta Harrud, "provincial candidate #4" has been the subject of recent imperial scrutiny. Leveled by the actions of house Linphori, a joint effort between they, house Lenahiri, house Ilaephos, and house Ashana is providing the central impetus to terraform the landmass for the construction of its capital, "New Illata". The support of the Ilodaiyan senate has been limited, due to in-fighting between the Sentinel houses and financial politics. So far from the rest of the empire, its existence is controversial and indeed threatening to the denizens of the Crimson Sands.

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	The doomed province of Vechiae was once found within the Brintor mountains, and encompassed the farthest reach of the empire before the War of Fire. Built atop chaja structures and settlements, the locale boasted the sacred shrine of Rinlaea and is said to have worshipped the enigmatic deity, Serachel. After the invasion and sacking of its capital, Ilithas, the local government rapidly collapsed, and within a decade, aelin had entirely departed the region, by choice or force. The social changes which followed would seed the fabled Dalae era, which coincided with the War of Night.		The doomed province of Vechiae was once found within the Brintor mountains, and encompassed the farthest reach of the empire before the War of Fire. Built atop chaja structures and settlements, the locale boasted the sacred shrine of Rinlaea and is said to have worshipped the enigmatic deity, Serachel. After the invasion and sacking of its capital, Ilithas, the local government rapidly collapsed, and within a decade, aelin had entirely departed the region, by choice or force. The social changes which followed would seed the fabled Dalae era, which coincided with the War of Night.

			'''Aehiori'''

			A volcanic island to the northeast of Ashta Harrud, "provincial candidate #4" has been the subject of recent imperial scrutiny. Leveled by the actions of house Linphori, a joint effort between they, house Lenahiri, house Ilaephos, and house Ashana is providing the central impetus to terraform the landmass for the construction of its capital, "New Illata". The support of the Ilodaiyan senate has been limited, due to in-fighting between the Sentinel houses and financial politics. So far from the rest of the empire, its existence is controversial and indeed threatening to the denizens of the Crimson Sands.

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	The Eternal Empire of Daphoa was founded in far antiquity, before the rise of mankind, but after the Sundering. Proto-aelin could not fly, and inhabited the lands surrounding the Ialidae mountains. This land-mass became the central focus of their early efforts, divided into four territories. These four territories were eventually unified beneath the governance of the Senate, a bureaucratic body found within the floating city of Ilodaiya, high above the mountain peaks.		The Eternal Empire of Daphoa was founded in far antiquity, before the rise of mankind, but after the Sundering. Proto-aelin could not fly, and inhabited the lands surrounding the Ialidae mountains. This land-mass became the central focus of their early efforts, divided into four territories. These four territories were eventually unified beneath the governance of the Senate, a bureaucratic body found within the floating city of Ilodaiya, high above the mountain peaks.

	Ilodaiya		'''Ilodaiya'''

	The floating disc and the city which was already upon it survived the Sundering more or less intact. However, its ominous silence, and the inability to reach it despite it often blotting out the sun, made the young lineage believe it was cursed. This myth persisted until a group led by Linphori the Fearless made the perilous trek to the highest peak and encountered Alia, radiant goddess of the skies. It is said that she gifted to the aelin their characteristic wings, and named Linayla the Open Heart as her first chosen. Together, along with Judessa the Scholar, Telanei the Muse, Ishtae the Builder, Eolodeu the Valiant, and Lenahiri the Assessor claimed the cursed disc for their respective houses. They would become known ever after as, "The Seven Sentinels".		The floating disc and the city which was already upon it survived the Sundering more or less intact. However, its ominous silence, and the inability to reach it despite it often blotting out the sun, made the young lineage believe it was cursed. This myth persisted until a group led by Linphori the Fearless made the perilous trek to the highest peak and encountered Alia, radiant goddess of the skies. It is said that she gifted to the aelin their characteristic wings, and named Linayla the Open Heart as her first chosen. Together, along with Judessa the Scholar, Telanei the Muse, Ishtae the Builder, Eolodeu the Valiant, and Lenahiri the Assessor claimed the cursed disc for their respective houses. They would become known ever after as, "The Seven Sentinels".
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	The city itself had unusual features, such as buildings which permanently levitated from the surface of the disc, as well as massive spires and temples. The aelin would learn to use this negative space to insert flora, artistic structures, and other beautification. Indeed, Ilodaiya itself is verdant enough that one would be surprised at how limited and shallow its actual soil. The imperial court, the grand senate, and Eshtrelle Gallery, are all in close proximity to the Plaza of the Seven Sentinels, the symbolic heart of the city.		The city itself had unusual features, such as buildings which permanently levitated from the surface of the disc, as well as massive spires and temples. The aelin would learn to use this negative space to insert flora, artistic structures, and other beautification. Indeed, Ilodaiya itself is verdant enough that one would be surprised at how limited and shallow its actual soil. The imperial court, the grand senate, and Eshtrelle Gallery, are all in close proximity to the Plaza of the Seven Sentinels, the symbolic heart of the city.

	Litirya		'''Litirya'''

	One of the first of the strongholds of the aelin, it is here that the portal to the Courtyard of the Gallant was discovered. Its climate is cool, affording it lush forests and grasslands. Houses Eolodeu and Ishtae have their strongholds here, the former commanding the artifice of the Aeolian Priesthood, and the latter ruling educational and governance domains. The great rose gardens which surround the Courtyard are maintained by the Sentinels who live in the province, and dueling is a prized method of adjudication and distinguishment within its borders.		One of the first of the strongholds of the aelin, it is here that the portal to the Courtyard of the Gallant was discovered. Its climate is cool, affording it lush forests and grasslands. Houses Eolodeu and Ishtae have their strongholds here, the former commanding the artifice of the Aeolian Priesthood, and the latter ruling educational and governance domains. The great rose gardens which surround the Courtyard are maintained by the Sentinels who live in the province, and dueling is a prized method of adjudication and distinguishment within its borders.

	Ipora		'''Ipora'''

	Known within the empire as "The Last Kingdom", Ipora was the final independent aelin monarchy to be brought under the Senate's governance. They were not conquered, but instead joined by choice, enshrining themselves as romantic outsiders even amongst Daphoans. House Telanei has its holdings here, primarily centered in the capital city of Ilaroiya. It is here that house Telanei hosted the Aeolian priesthood during the coronation of the last Rose consort, Keiari Telanei. Coastal and remote, castle-like spires and fantastic artistic displays are common.		Known within the empire as "The Last Kingdom", Ipora was the final independent aelin monarchy to be brought under the Senate's governance. They were not conquered, but instead joined by choice, enshrining themselves as romantic outsiders even amongst Daphoans. House Telanei has its holdings here, primarily centered in the capital city of Ilaroiya. It is here that house Telanei hosted the Aeolian priesthood during the coronation of the last Rose consort, Keiari Telanei. Coastal and remote, castle-like spires and fantastic artistic displays are common.

	Siael		'''Siael'''

	The cosmopolitan province of Siael serves as the ancestral home of house Judessa, and the capital city of Phirala-Yutei houses an academy of arcane studies famed throughout the empire; it similarly serves as a center for the study of and execution of imperial law. The climate is primarily coastal, blocked as it is by the encroachment of the mountains and the push of the Sea of Lidraeu. House Lenahiri, traditionally, had its holdings here-- but after its transition in leadership, its powerbase spans the Sunset Sea, mostly within Gaald. Siael's port provides access to the rest of the world.		The cosmopolitan province of Siael serves as the ancestral home of house Judessa, and the capital city of Phirala-Yutei houses an academy of arcane studies famed throughout the empire; it similarly serves as a center for the study of and execution of imperial law. The climate is primarily coastal, blocked as it is by the encroachment of the mountains and the push of the Sea of Lidraeu. House Lenahiri, traditionally, had its holdings here-- but after its transition in leadership, its powerbase spans the Sunset Sea, mostly within Gaald. Siael's port provides access to the rest of the world.

	Illata		'''Illata'''

	To the southwest of the mountains, the province of Illata was rendered utterly lifeless at the close of the War of Fire. Generations of aelin re-cultivated the land back to fertility, although the region remains somewhat arid even into the modern era. Its capital city is Orguei, where its Grand Temple venerates Alil under the management of house Linphori. House Linayla also has its holdings here, wherefrom they mastermind the foreign silk trade. Illata is considered to be the most rugged of the provinces, giving a certain implied toughness to its residents.		To the southwest of the mountains, the province of Illata was rendered utterly lifeless at the close of the War of Fire. Generations of aelin re-cultivated the land back to fertility, although the region remains somewhat arid even into the modern era. Its capital city is Orguei, where its Grand Temple venerates Alil under the management of house Linphori. House Linayla also has its holdings here, wherefrom they mastermind the foreign silk trade. Illata is considered to be the most rugged of the provinces, giving a certain implied toughness to its residents.

	Vechiae		'''Vechiae'''

	The doomed province of Vechiae was once found within the Brintor mountains, and encompassed the farthest reach of the empire before the War of Fire. Built atop chaja structures and settlements, the locale boasted the sacred shrine of Rinlaea and is said to have worshipped the enigmatic deity, Serachel. After the invasion and sacking of its capital, Ilithas, the local government rapidly collapsed, and within a decade, aelin had entirely departed the region, by choice or force. The social changes which followed would seed the fabled Dalae era, which coincided with the War of Night.		The doomed province of Vechiae was once found within the Brintor mountains, and encompassed the farthest reach of the empire before the War of Fire. Built atop chaja structures and settlements, the locale boasted the sacred shrine of Rinlaea and is said to have worshipped the enigmatic deity, Serachel. After the invasion and sacking of its capital, Ilithas, the local government rapidly collapsed, and within a decade, aelin had entirely departed the region, by choice or force. The social changes which followed would seed the fabled Dalae era, which coincided with the War of Night.

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	To the southwest of the mountains, the province of Illata was rendered utterly lifeless at the close of the War of Fire. Generations of aelin re-cultivated the land back to fertility, although the region remains somewhat arid even into the modern era. Its capital city is Orguei, where its Grand Temple venerates Alil under the management of house Linphori. House Linayla also has its holdings here, wherefrom they mastermind the foreign silk trade. Illata is considered to be the most rugged of the provinces, giving a certain implied toughness to its residents.		To the southwest of the mountains, the province of Illata was rendered utterly lifeless at the close of the War of Fire. Generations of aelin re-cultivated the land back to fertility, although the region remains somewhat arid even into the modern era. Its capital city is Orguei, where its Grand Temple venerates Alil under the management of house Linphori. House Linayla also has its holdings here, wherefrom they mastermind the foreign silk trade. Illata is considered to be the most rugged of the provinces, giving a certain implied toughness to its residents.

			Vechiae

			The doomed province of Vechiae was once found within the Brintor mountains, and encompassed the farthest reach of the empire before the War of Fire. Built atop chaja structures and settlements, the locale boasted the sacred shrine of Rinlaea and is said to have worshipped the enigmatic deity, Serachel. After the invasion and sacking of its capital, Ilithas, the local government rapidly collapsed, and within a decade, aelin had entirely departed the region, by choice or force. The social changes which followed would seed the fabled Dalae era, which coincided with the War of Night.

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The Eternal Empire of Daphoa was founded in far antiquity, before the rise of mankind, but after the Sundering. Proto-aelin could not fly, and inhabited the lands surrounding the Ialidae mountains. This land-mass became the central focus of their early efforts, divided into four territories. These four territories were eventually unified beneath the governance of the Senate, a bureaucratic body found within the floating city of Ilodaiya, high above the mountain peaks.

Ilodaiya

The floating disc and the city which was already upon it survived the Sundering more or less intact. However, its ominous silence, and the inability to reach it despite it often blotting out the sun, made the young lineage believe it was cursed. This myth persisted until a group led by Linphori the Fearless made the perilous trek to the highest peak and encountered Alia, radiant goddess of the skies. It is said that she gifted to the aelin their characteristic wings, and named Linayla the Open Heart as her first chosen. Together, along with Judessa the Scholar, Telanei the Muse, Ishtae the Builder, Eolodeu the Valiant, and Lenahiri the Assessor claimed the cursed disc for their respective houses. They would become known ever after as, "The Seven Sentinels".

The city itself had unusual features, such as buildings which permanently levitated from the surface of the disc, as well as massive spires and temples. The aelin would learn to use this negative space to insert flora, artistic structures, and other beautification. Indeed, Ilodaiya itself is verdant enough that one would be surprised at how limited and shallow its actual soil. The imperial court, the grand senate, and Eshtrelle Gallery, are all in close proximity to the Plaza of the Seven Sentinels, the symbolic heart of the city.

Litirya

One of the first of the strongholds of the aelin, it is here that the portal to the Courtyard of the Gallant was discovered. Its climate is cool, affording it lush forests and grasslands. Houses Eolodeu and Ishtae have their strongholds here, the former commanding the artifice of the Aeolian Priesthood, and the latter ruling educational and governance domains. The great rose gardens which surround the Courtyard are maintained by the Sentinels who live in the province, and dueling is a prized method of adjudication and distinguishment within its borders.

Ipora

Known within the empire as "The Last Kingdom", Ipora was the final independent aelin monarchy to be brought under the Senate's governance. They were not conquered, but instead joined by choice, enshrining themselves as romantic outsiders even amongst Daphoans. House Telanei has its holdings here, primarily centered in the capital city of Ilaroiya. It is here that house Telanei hosted the Aeolian priesthood during the coronation of the last Rose consort, Keiari Telanei. Coastal and remote, castle-like spires and fantastic artistic displays are common.

Siael

The cosmopolitan province of Siael serves as the ancestral home of house Judessa, and the capital city of Phirala-Yutei houses an academy of arcane studies famed throughout the empire; it similarly serves as a center for the study of and execution of imperial law. The climate is primarily coastal, blocked as it is by the encroachment of the mountains and the push of the Sea of Lidraeu. House Lenahiri, traditionally, had its holdings here-- but after its transition in leadership, its powerbase spans the Sunset Sea, mostly within Gaald. Siael's port provides access to the rest of the world.

Illata

To the southwest of the mountains, the province of Illata was rendered utterly lifeless at the close of the War of Fire. Generations of aelin re-cultivated the land back to fertility, although the region remains somewhat arid even into the modern era. Its capital city is Orguei, where its Grand Temple venerates Alil under the management of house Linphori. House Linayla also has its holdings here, wherefrom they mastermind the foreign silk trade. Illata is considered to be the most rugged of the provinces, giving a certain implied toughness to its residents.