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<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>This majestic creature of the Paperweight tundra is beautiful and, despite its relative peacefulness when left alone, rather deadly when threatened, as its incredibly large antlers are also very, very sharp. They can cause many issues for the ta'anrou, however - for whatever reason, the ta'anrou's antlers grow incredibly fast and large, and while they do shed them annually, sometimes they grow even faster than they can be shed, leaving the ta'anrou with problems walking, getting around, and sometimes even being impaled by their own antlers. When it is noticed that this is happening, Belaul hunters are experts at tranquilizing the ta'anrou for emergency surgery, often saving their lives and releasing them back in the wild.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Paperweight&diff=3963 2022-03-26T19:53:50Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>Paperweight is a planet in the [[Razor's Rift]] system, home to the native [[Belaul]] and the settlement of outcasts known as the [[Twice-Departed]].<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Twice-Departed&diff=3962 2022-03-26T19:44:18Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Race_infobox<br /> |racename=The Twice-Departed<br /> |leader= None<br /> |system=[[Razor's Rift]]<br /> |homeworld=Various<br /> |capital=Li'gon<br /> |allies=[[Belaul]]<br /> |enemies=Unknown}}<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed (so named because they are once removed from the original [[Departed]]) are a society of &quot;outcasts&quot;, mostly made up of [[Jin]], though they are accepting and welcoming of nearly everyone willing to provide service for their community, and several people of many different races have joined them since their founding. However, they tend to be wary of outside interference from the sector at large, fearing that calling too much attention to themselves will disrupt their way of life, or that of their allies the [[Belaul]].<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed were founded in 212 AE by Viraj Ne'hoti, a Jin man who was a former [[A'Khwa-Zhe]] - more commonly known as a [[Soulhunter]] in the [[Blood Ark]] - and pilot of the [[Li'gon]], the ship the Twice-Departed now reside in. In the culmination of the [[Second War of the Ishvana]], Ne'hoti knew that the Li'gon and its crew could either die with great honor with the rest of the fleet, or escape unnoticed, saving himself, his pregnant wife, and his fleet. Knowing that his ship had no chance in the battle and was merely a distraction to draw fire from the Ark, Ne'hoti chose to escape and crash land on the planet [[Paperweight]], in flagrant disregard for usual Jin customs.<br /> <br /> At first life upon Paperweight was harsh, though the colony slowly acclimated to life in the tundra, owing their survival largely to the native Belaul, who chose to help and guide them after many great discussions in which they discovered a strange kinship.<br /> <br /> Preferring to be left alone for the most part, the Belaul consider the Twice-Departed their allies, though they remain a comfortable distance from them except for important discussions of planet-wide importance, and also to trade now and again at the shops set up outside the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> ==Culture==<br /> '''Priorities''' To most Jin, life is about preparing for the end of life. This is not the case with most of the Jin of the Li'gon. While the Twice-Departed do take death seriously and consider a good death a high priority, to most of the Twice-Departed, a good death is meaningless without a good life, and they make this their greatest goal. Helping each other and providing for others is considered a duty, and a selfishness and disregard for others is thought of as the worst quality someone could have.<br /> <br /> Though the Jin descended from the original Twice-Departed are generally far removed from the Jin culture of the rest of the sector, they are not incredibly different in temperament. They tend towards being thoughtful and philosophical, with a preference for minimalism and simplicity. Their differences lie in their willingness to be open and emotional with each other, and their lack of strict rules of decorum. The Jin of the Li'gon are much more of a warm people, displaying community values but also a live and let live philosophy. Many of the others who live in the Li'gon, not just the Jin, have similar personalities, though individuality is encouraged and celebrated, and their similarity is more of a cultural norm rather than something that is forced on anyone.<br /> <br /> '''Relationships''' Relationships with family and the community at large are generally quite important to the people of the Li'gon, though of course whether individuals choose to marry or have children is a personal decision that each person is expected to make for themselves. On the Li'gon, families look like whatever you want them to look like, without much judgment or concern from others as long as nobody is being hurt. The colony tends towards open-mindedness and acceptance in matters of sex, though it is not something that is often discussed in public, not because of a stigma but because the people tend to have their more personal conversations in private, with only those closest to them.<br /> <br /> '''How do they treat 'other's?''' Unlike the Jin of the Ark, the Twice-Departed do not consider old age, disability or disfigurement a burden or a reason to embrace premature death, but rather a chance to give back to the community by helping those who cannot help themselves. Often a person who is sick or infirm will choose themselves when they wish to die. Assisted suicide is not uncommon, and it is usually performed by the [[Ossuary]], who considers it a sacred duty. It is uncommon for loved ones to choose to accompany their departed to the next life, mostly because many of the Jin of the Li'gon would consider this to be wasteful, though it is a custom that is respected if one chooses it, as is assisted suicide for any reason, and though the colony urges much soul searching and forethought before considering this option, bodily autonomy is heavily respected.<br /> <br /> Those with visible disfigurements are not looked upon with scorn, in fact, it is almost the opposite for many of the Jin of the Li'gon - the deformities reflect a closeness to the mythological [[Fereshteh]], who has much more sympathetic folklore among the Twice-Departed than the Jin of the Ark. While it is uncommon for most grown people of the Li'gon to actually believe that a deformity has anything to do with the person that is disfigured, the colonists still tend to regard such people with a quiet respect much more so than pity or revulsion.<br /> <br /> '''Entertainment''' Like the Jin of the Ark, they too love to participate in re-enactments of historical battles, scenes, and stories, though it is more for a love of storytelling and sharing than escaping their society's strict rules of decorum, as there are none on the Li'gon. They love to share history, folklore, and philosophy, celebrating not only their own people but stories from other cultures as well. <br /> <br /> They are great fans of artwork in any form, be it visual, written, or musical, and they love to display and share their works for the community to admire, making the entire ship somewhat of a living, ever changing art gallery. Their traditional art is somewhat tribal, and they focus on lots of wood and bone carvings, taking inspiration both from traditional Jin art as well as Belaul influences. They also love to paint with watercolors made from local berries, giving Paperweight's local art something of a tell-tale color palette. <br /> <br /> The people of the Li'gon also have a love for martial arts, meditation and sparring, embracing not just the Jin arts of [[Ir-Vothiam]] but also that of [[ShiDhuk]], mainly the Jidi tradition of the Shen people, as well as the Belaul practice of [[Sk'rualo]], which is heavy on the invoking of animal spirits. While participation is certainly optional, most participate to some degree. Some people engage in these practices more than others, some considering it to be a good way to work out and keep in shape for the harshness of life on the tundra, while others consider the meditations to be a good practice for their mental health or spiritual growth, and others still that appreciate both.<br /> <br /> '''Religion''' Many Jin of the Li'gon still worship the death god called [[T'rath]], though their practices of worship would be considered very unorthodox to many traditional Jin. Still others do not believe in T'rath at all, or find more meaning in the mythological Jin figure Fereshteh, while some even embrace Belaul spiritual figures instead. The Li'gon is a place of many different religions, and curiosity and philosophical discussion of one's viewpoints is encouraged, while fanaticism and fundamentalism is not. Many services in the temple involve readings from a myriad of different religions, and the congregation is encouraged to interpret them in whatever way brings them fulfillment.<br /> <br /> '''Food''' The people of the Li'gon attempt to accommodate all dietary preferences as best as they can with their limited food options, though vegans will have a hard time surviving without off world assistance. Life on the tundra can be very harsh, with most of the food being supplied by fisherpeople and hunter gatherers. The diet includes a lot of fish, as it is the most plentiful resource, as well as [[hocavi]], [[pinniluna]], [[crystalline stoat]], [[frost salamander]], [[b'goru]], [[ta'anrou]] and the other creatures found in the tundra. Many fish and other creatures are traditionally eaten frozen, raw, or boiled, with very little mixture of ingredients and with very few spices added - it is not uncommon for the fisherpeople of the colony to eat some of their catch as they catch it, for sustenance and strength - and it is common for the colony to try to use every part of the animal if they can. Belaul spiritualism is big on animal spirits and even non-sentient creatures being highly important in the tapestry of life, which over time has spilled over heavily into the culture of the Jin of the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> This also means that to the Jin of the Li'gon, eating a sentient creature is not much different than eating a non-sentient, as both are considered equally important. This is not to say that the Jin routinely take part in cannibalism, nor would they ever murder each other for sustenance, but cannibalism in general is not as taboo on Paperweight as it might be elsewhere. Stuck in an emergency situation somewhere on the planet, with no other resources, it would be considered wasteful and disrespectful not to eat the dead, though such a thing would be considered an unusual funerary custom in times of excess.<br /> <br /> Most of the colony will eat only two large meals a day, lunch and dinner, but it is very common for the colonists to snack throughout the day, to keep up their strength.<br /> <br /> Throughout the day, Twice-Departed fisherpeople and hunters will place large slabs of meat, blubber, and other killed or prepared foods in the metal troughs in the communal kitchen. From here, anyone in the colony is able to take some. At these times, no one is obliged to join in the meal, but it is there for anyone who wants it, kept edible until it is gone by the technology in the troughs. Anything in excess is stored in deep freeze.<br /> <br /> The community is notable for their practice of food sharing, a form of food distribution where one or several people catch the food and share with the entire community. <br /> To the people of the Li'gon, foods as well as other objects associated with hunting, fishing, and gathering are more or less communal property, belonging not to individuals but to the community as large. Food is not meant to be saved for the family who has hunted, fished, gathered, or purchased it, but instead for anyone who is in need of it. In fact, the people of the Li'gon often consider asking for food to be poor manners, as the fact that it is communal is meant to be unspoken, and assuming otherwise can be taken as an offense, though they tend to be patient and kind with outsiders who make this mistake.<br /> <br /> Once their food stores reach a certain level of security, the Twice-Departed gift any excess to their Belaul neighbors.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Twice-Departed&diff=3961 2022-03-26T19:40:32Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Race_infobox<br /> |racename=The Twice-Departed<br /> |leader= None<br /> |system=[[Razor's Rift]]<br /> |homeworld=Various<br /> |capital=Li'gon<br /> |allies=[[Belaul]]<br /> |enemies=Unknown}}<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed (so named because they are once removed from the original [[Departed]]) are a society of &quot;outcasts&quot;, mostly made up of [[Jin]], though they are accepting and welcoming of nearly everyone willing to provide service for their community, and several people of many different races have joined them since their founding. However, they tend to be wary of outside interference from the sector at large, fearing that calling too much attention to themselves will disrupt their way of life, or that of their allies the [[Belaul]].<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed were founded in 212 AE by Viraj Ne'hoti, a Jin man who was a former [[A'Khwa-Zhe]] - more commonly known as a [[Soulhunter]] in the [[Blood Ark]] - and pilot of the [[Li'gon]], the ship the Twice-Departed now reside in. In the culmination of the [[Second War of the Ishvana]], Ne'hoti knew that the Li'gon and its crew could either die with great honor with the rest of the fleet, or escape unnoticed, saving himself, his pregnant wife, and his fleet. Knowing that his ship had no chance in the battle and was merely a distraction to draw fire from the Ark, Ne'hoti chose to escape and crash land on the planet [[Paperweight]], in flagrant disregard for usual Jin customs.<br /> <br /> At first life upon Paperweight was harsh, though the colony slowly acclimated to life in the tundra, owing their survival largely to the native Belaul, who chose to help and guide them after many great discussions in which they discovered a strange kinship.<br /> <br /> Preferring to be left alone for the most part, the Belaul consider the Twice-Departed their allies, though they remain a comfortable distance from them except for important discussions of planet-wide importance, and also to trade now and again at the shops set up outside the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> ==Culture==<br /> '''Priorities''' To most Jin, life is about preparing for the end of life. This is not the case with most of the Jin of the Li'gon. While the Twice-Departed do take death seriously and consider a good death a high priority, to most of the Twice-Departed, a good death is meaningless without a good life, and they make this their greatest goal. Helping each other and providing for others is considered a duty, and a selfishness and disregard for others is thought of as the worst quality someone could have.<br /> <br /> Though the Jin descended from the original Twice-Departed are generally far removed from the Jin culture of the rest of the sector, they are not incredibly different in temperament. They tend towards being thoughtful and philosophical, with a preference for minimalism and simplicity. Their differences lie in their willingness to be open and emotional with each other, and their lack of strict rules of decorum. The Jin of the Li'gon are much more of a warm people, displaying community values but also a live and let live philosophy. Many of the others who live in the Li'gon, not just the Jin, have similar personalities, though individuality is encouraged and celebrated, and their similarity is more of a cultural norm rather than something that is forced on anyone.<br /> <br /> '''Relationships''' Relationships with family and the community at large are generally quite important to the people of the Li'gon, though of course whether individuals choose to marry or have children is a personal decision that each person is expected to make for themselves. On the Li'gon, families look like whatever you want them to look like, without much judgment or concern from others as long as nobody is being hurt. The colony tends towards open-mindedness and acceptance in matters of sex, though it is not something that is often discussed in public, not because of a stigma but because the people tend to have their more personal conversations in private, with only those closest to them.<br /> <br /> '''How do they treat 'other's?''' Unlike the Jin of the Ark, the Twice-Departed do not consider old age, disability or disfigurement a burden or a reason to embrace premature death, but rather a chance to give back to the community by helping those who cannot help themselves. Often a person who is sick or infirm will choose themselves when they wish to die. Assisted suicide is not uncommon, and it is usually performed by the [[Ossuary]], who considers it a sacred duty. It is uncommon for loved ones to choose to accompany their departed to the next life, mostly because many of the Jin of the Li'gon would consider this to be wasteful, though it is a custom that is respected if one chooses it, as is assisted suicide for any reason, and though the colony urges much soul searching and forethought before considering this option, bodily autonomy is heavily respected.<br /> <br /> Those with visible disfigurements are not looked upon with scorn, in fact, it is almost the opposite for many of the Jin of the Li'gon - the deformities reflect a closeness to the mythological [[Fereshteh]], who has much more sympathetic folklore among the Twice-Departed than the Jin of the Ark. While it is uncommon for most grown people of the Li'gon to actually believe that a deformity has anything to do with the person that is disfigured, the colonists still tend to regard such people with a quiet respect much more so than pity or revulsion.<br /> <br /> '''Entertainment''' Like the Jin of the Ark, they too love to participate in re-enactments of historical battles, scenes, and stories, though it is more for a love of storytelling and sharing than escaping their society's strict rules of decorum, as there are none on the Li'gon. They love to share history, folklore, and philosophy, celebrating not only their own people but stories from other cultures as well. <br /> <br /> They are great fans of artwork in any form, be it visual, written, or musical, and they love to display and share their works for the community to admire, making the entire ship somewhat of a living, ever changing art gallery. Their traditional art is somewhat tribal, and they focus on lots of wood and bone carvings, taking inspiration both from traditional Jin art as well as Belaul influences. They also love to paint with watercolors made from local berries, giving Paperweight's local art something of a tell-tale color palette. <br /> <br /> The people of the Li'gon also have a love for martial arts, meditation and sparring, embracing not just the Jin arts of [[Ir-Vothiam]] but also that of [[ShiDhuk]], mainly the Jidi tradition of the Shen people, as well as the Belaul practice of [[Sk'rualo]], which is heavy on the invoking of animal spirits. While participation is certainly optional, most participate to some degree. Some people engage in these practices more than others, some considering it to be a good way to work out and keep in shape for the harshness of life on the tundra, while others consider the meditations to be a good practice for their mental health or spiritual growth, and others still that appreciate both.<br /> <br /> '''Religion''' Many Jin of the Li'gon still worship the death god called [[T'rath]], though their practices of worship would be considered very unorthodox to many traditional Jin. Still others do not believe in T'rath at all, or find more meaning in the mythological Jin figure Fereshteh, while some even embrace Belaul spiritual figures instead. The Li'gon is a place of many different religions, and curiosity and philosophical discussion of one's viewpoints is encouraged, while fanaticism and fundamentalism is not. Many services in the temple involve readings from a myriad of different religions, and the congregation is encouraged to interpret them in whatever way brings them fulfillment.<br /> <br /> '''Food''' The people of the Li'gon attempt to accommodate all dietary preferences as best as they can with their limited food options, though vegans will have a hard time surviving without off world assistance. Life on the tundra can be very harsh, with most of the food being supplied by fisherpeople and hunter gatherers. The diet includes a lot of fish, as it is the most plentiful resource, as well as [[hocavi]], [[pinniluna]], [[crystalline stoat]], [[frost salamander]], [[b'goru]], [[ta'anrou]] and the other creatures found in the tundra. Many fish and other creatures are traditionally eaten frozen, raw, or boiled, with very little mixture of ingredients and with very few spices added - it is not uncommon for the fisherpeople of the colony to eat some of their catch as they catch it, for sustenance and strength - and it is common for the colony to try to use every part of the animal if they can. Belaul spiritualism is big on animal spirits and even non-sentient creatures being highly important in the tapestry of life, which over time has spilled over heavily into the culture of the Jin of the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> This also means that to the Jin of the Li'gon, eating a sentient creature is not much different than eating a non-sentient, as both are considered equally important. This is not to say that the Jin routinely take part in cannibalism, nor would they ever murder each other for sustenance, but cannibalism in general is not as taboo on Paperweight as it might be elsewhere. Stuck in an emergency situation somewhere on the planet, with no other resources, it would be considered wasteful and disrespectful not to eat the dead, though such a thing would be considered an unusual funerary custom in times of excess.<br /> <br /> Most of the colony will eat only two large meals a day, lunch and dinner, but it is very common for the colonists to snack throughout the day, to keep up their strength.<br /> <br /> Throughout the day, Twice-Departed fisherpeople and hunters will place large slabs of meat, blubber, and other killed or prepared foods in the metal troughs in the communal kitchen. From here, anyone in the colony is able to take some. At these times, no one is obliged to join in the meal, but it is there for anyone who wants it, kept edible until it is gone by the technology in the troughs. Anything in excess is stored in deep freeze.<br /> <br /> The community is notable for their practice of food sharing, a form of food distribution where one or several people catch the food and share with the entire community. <br /> To the people of the Li'gon, foods as well as other objects associated with hunting, fishing, and gathering are more or less communal property, belonging not to individuals but to the community as large. Food is not meant to be saved for the family who has hunted, fished, gathered, or purchased it, but instead for anyone who is in need of it. In fact, the people of the Li'gon often consider asking for food to be poor manners, as the fact that it is communal is meant to be unspoken, and assuming otherwise can be taken as an offense, though they tend to be patient and kind with outsiders who make this mistake.<br /> <br /> Once their food stores reach a certain level of security, the Twice-Departed gift any excess to their Belaul neighbors.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Twice-Departed&diff=3960 2022-03-26T19:35:21Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Race_infobox<br /> |racename=The Twice-Departed<br /> |leader= None<br /> |system=[[Razor's Rift]]<br /> |homeworld=Various<br /> |capital=Li'gon<br /> |allies=[[Belaul]]<br /> |enemies=Unknown}}<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed (so named because they are once removed from the original [[Departed]]) are a society of &quot;outcasts&quot;, mostly made up of [[Jin]], though they are accepting and welcoming of nearly everyone willing to provide service for their community, and several people of many different races have joined them since their founding. However, they tend to be wary of outside interference from the sector at large, fearing that calling too much attention to themselves will disrupt their way of life, or that of their allies the Belaul.<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed were founded in 212 AE by Viraj Ne'hoti, a Jin man who was a former A'Khwa-Zhe - what are now known as Soulhunters in the Blood Ark - and pilot of the Li'gon, the ship the Twice-Departed now reside in. In the culmination of the Second War of the Ishvana, Ne'hoti knew that the Li'gon and its crew could either die with great honor with the rest of the fleet, or escape unnoticed, saving himself, his pregnant wife, and his fleet. Knowing that his ship had no chance in the battle and was merely a distraction to draw fire from the Ark, Ne'hoti chose to escape and crash land on the planet Paperweight, in flagrant disregard for usual Jin customs.<br /> <br /> At first life upon Paperweight was harsh, though the colony slowly acclimated to life in the tundra, owing their survival largely to the native Belaul, who chose to help and guide them after many great discussions in which they discovered a strange kinship.<br /> <br /> Preferring to be left alone for the most part, the Belaul consider the Twice-Departed their allies, though they remain a comfortable distance from them except for important discussions of planet-wide importance, and also to trade now and again at the shops set up outside the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> ==Culture==<br /> '''Priorities''' To most Jin, life is about preparing for the end of life. This is not the case with most of the Jin of the Li'gon. While the Twice-Departed do take death seriously and consider a good death a high priority, to most of the Twice-Departed, a good death is meaningless without a good life, and they make this their greatest goal. Helping each other and providing for others is considered a duty, and a selfishness and disregard for others is thought of as the worst quality someone could have.<br /> <br /> Though the Jin descended from the original Twice-Departed are generally far removed from the Jin culture of the rest of the sector, they are not incredibly different in temperament. They tend towards being thoughtful and philosophical, with a preference for minimalism and simplicity. Their differences lie in their willingness to be open and emotional with each other, and their lack of strict rules of decorum. The Jin of the Li'gon are much more of a warm people, displaying community values but also a live and let live philosophy. Many of the others who live in the Li'gon, not just the Jin, have similar personalities, though individuality is encouraged and celebrated, and their similarity is more of a cultural norm rather than something that is forced on anyone.<br /> <br /> '''Relationships''' Relationships with family and the community at large are generally quite important to the people of the Li'gon, though of course whether individuals choose to marry or have children is a personal decision that each person is expected to make for themselves. On the Li'gon, families look like whatever you want them to look like, without much judgment or concern from others as long as nobody is being hurt. The colony tends towards open-mindedness and acceptance in matters of sex, though it is not something that is often discussed in public, not because of a stigma but because the people tend to have their more personal conversations in private, with only those closest to them.<br /> <br /> '''How do they treat 'other's?''' Unlike the Jin of the Ark, the Twice-Departed do not consider old age, disability or disfigurement a burden or a reason to embrace premature death, but rather a chance to give back to the community by helping those who cannot help themselves. Often a person who is sick or infirm will choose themselves when they wish to die. Assisted suicide is not uncommon, and it is usually performed by the Ossuary, who considers it a sacred duty. It is uncommon for loved ones to choose to accompany their departed to the next life, mostly because many of the Jin of the Li'gon would consider this to be wasteful, though it is a custom that is respected if one chooses it, as is assisted suicide for any reason, and though the colony urges much soul searching and forethought before considering this option, bodily autonomy is heavily respected.<br /> <br /> Those with visible disfigurements are not looked upon with scorn, in fact, it is almost the opposite for many of the Jin of the Li'gon - the deformities reflect a closeness to the mythological Fereshteh, who has much more sympathetic folklore among the Twice-Departed than the Jin of the Ark. While it is uncommon for most grown people of the Li'gon to actually believe that a deformity has anything to do with the person that is disfigured, the colonists still tend to regard such people with a quiet respect much more so than pity or revulsion.<br /> <br /> '''Entertainment''' Like the Jin of the Ark, they too love to participate in re-enactments of historical battles, scenes, and stories, though it is more for a love of storytelling and sharing than escaping their society's strict rules of decorum, as there are none on the Li'gon. They love to share history, folklore, and philosophy, celebrating not only their own people but stories from other cultures as well. <br /> <br /> They are great fans of artwork in any form, be it visual, written, or musical, and they love to display and share their works for the community to admire, making the entire ship somewhat of a living, ever changing art gallery. Their traditional art is somewhat tribal, and they focus on lots of wood and bone carvings, taking inspiration both from traditional Jin art as well as Belaul influences. They also love to paint with watercolors made from local berries, giving Paperweight's local art something of a tell-tale color palette. <br /> <br /> The people of the Li'gon also have a love for martial arts, meditation and sparring, embracing not just the Jin arts of Ir-Vothiam but also that of Shi Dhuk, mainly the Jidi tradition of the Shen people, as well as the Belaul practice of Sk'rualo, which is heavy on the invoking of animal spirits. While participation is certainly optional, most participate to some degree. Some people engage in these practices more than others, some considering it to be a good way to work out and keep in shape for the harshness of life on the tundra, while others consider the meditations to be a good practice for their mental health or spiritual growth, and others still that appreciate both.<br /> <br /> '''Religion''' Many Jin of the Li'gon still worship the death god called T'rath, though their practices of worship would be considered very unorthodox to many traditional Jin. Still others do not believe in T'rath at all, or find more meaning in the mythological Jin figure Fereshteh, while some even embrace Belaul spiritual figures instead. The Li'gon is a place of many different religions, and curiosity and philosophical discussion of one's viewpoints is encouraged, while fanaticism and fundamentalism is not. Many services in the temple involve readings from a myriad of different religions, and the congregation is encouraged to interpret them in whatever way brings them fulfillment.<br /> <br /> '''Food''' The people of the Li'gon attempt to accommodate all dietary preferences as best as they can with their limited food options, though vegans will have a hard time surviving without off world assistance. Life on the tundra can be very harsh, with most of the food being supplied by fisherpeople and hunter gatherers. The diet includes a lot of fish, as it is the most plentiful resource, as well as hocavi, pinniluna, stoat, frost salamander, b'goru, ta'anrou and the other creatures found in the tundra. Many fish and other creatures are traditionally eaten frozen, raw, or boiled, with very little mixture of ingredients and with very few spices added - it is not uncommon for the fisherpeople of the colony to eat some of their catch as they catch it, for sustenance and strength - and it is common for the colony to try to use every part of the animal if they can. Belaul spiritualism is big on animal spirits and even non-sentient creatures being highly important in the tapestry of life, which over time has spilled over heavily into the culture of the Jin of the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> This also means that to the Jin of the Li'gon, eating a sentient creature is not much different than eating a non-sentient, as both are considered equally important. This is not to say that the Jin routinely take part in cannibalism, nor would they ever murder each other for sustenance, but cannibalism in general is not as taboo on Paperweight as it might be elsewhere. Stuck in an emergency situation somewhere on the planet, with no other resources, it would be considered wasteful and disrespectful not to eat the dead, though such a thing would be considered an unusual funerary custom in times of excess.<br /> <br /> Most of the colony will eat only two large meals a day, lunch and dinner, but it is very common for the colonists to snack throughout the day, to keep up their strength.<br /> <br /> Throughout the day, Twice-Departed fisherpeople and hunters will place large slabs of meat, blubber, and other killed or prepared foods in the metal troughs in the communal kitchen. From here, anyone in the colony is able to take some. At these times, no one is obliged to join in the meal, but it is there for anyone who wants it, kept edible until it is gone by the technology in the troughs. Anything in excess is stored in deep freeze.<br /> <br /> The community is notable for their practice of food sharing, a form of food distribution where one or several people catch the food and share with the entire community. <br /> To the people of the Li'gon, foods as well as other objects associated with hunting, fishing, and gathering are more or less communal property, belonging not to individuals but to the community as large. Food is not meant to be saved for the family who has hunted, fished, gathered, or purchased it, but instead for anyone who is in need of it. In fact, the people of the Li'gon often consider asking for food to be poor manners, as the fact that it is communal is meant to be unspoken, and assuming otherwise can be taken as an offense, though they tend to be patient and kind with outsiders who make this mistake.<br /> <br /> Once their food stores reach a certain level of security, the Twice-Departed gift any excess to their Belaul neighbors.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Twice-Departed&diff=3959 2022-03-26T19:09:18Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Race_infobox<br /> |racename=The Twice-Departed<br /> |leader= None<br /> |system=[[Razor's Rift]]<br /> |homeworld=Various<br /> |capital=Li'gon<br /> |allies=[[Belaul]]<br /> |enemies=Unknown}}<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed are a society of &quot;outcasts&quot;, mostly made up of Jin, though they are accepting and welcoming of nearly everyone willing to provide service for their community, and several people of many different races have joined them since their founding. However, they tend to be wary of outside interference from the sector at large, fearing that calling too much attention to themselves will disrupt their way of life, or that of their allies the Belaul.<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed were founded in 212 AE by Viraj Ne'hoti, a Jin man who was a former A'Khwa-Zhe - what are now known as Soulhunters in the Blood Ark - and pilot of the Li'gon, the ship the Twice-Departed now reside in. In the culmination of the Second War of the Ishvana, Ne'hoti knew that the Li'gon and its crew could either die with great honor with the rest of the fleet, or escape unnoticed, saving himself, his pregnant wife, and his fleet. Knowing that his ship had no chance in the battle and was merely a distraction to draw fire from the Ark, Ne'hoti chose to escape and crash land on the planet Paperweight, in flagrant disregard for usual Jin customs.<br /> <br /> At first life upon Paperweight was harsh, though the colony slowly acclimated to life in the tundra, owing their survival largely to the native Belaul, who chose to help and guide them after many great discussions in which they discovered a strange kinship.<br /> <br /> Preferring to be left alone for the most part, the Belaul consider the Twice-Departed their allies, though they remain a comfortable distance from them except for important discussions of planet-wide importance, and also to trade now and again at the shops set up outside the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> ==Culture==<br /> '''Priorities''' To most Jin, life is about preparing for the end of life. This is not the case with most of the Jin of the Li'gon. While the Twice-Departed do take death seriously and consider a good death a high priority, to most of the Twice-Departed, a good death is meaningless without a good life, and they make this their greatest goal. Helping each other and providing for others is considered a duty, and a selfishness and disregard for others is thought of as the worst quality someone could have.<br /> <br /> Though the Jin descended from the original Twice-Departed are generally far removed from the Jin culture of the rest of the sector, they are not incredibly different in temperament. They tend towards being thoughtful and philosophical, with a preference for minimalism and simplicity. Their differences lie in their willingness to be open and emotional with each other, and their lack of strict rules of decorum. The Jin of the Li'gon are much more of a warm people, displaying community values but also a live and let live philosophy. Many of the others who live in the Li'gon, not just the Jin, have similar personalities, though individuality is encouraged and celebrated, and their similarity is more of a cultural norm rather than something that is forced on anyone.<br /> <br /> '''Relationships''' Relationships with family and the community at large are generally quite important to the people of the Li'gon, though of course whether individuals choose to marry or have children is a personal decision that each person is expected to make for themselves. On the Li'gon, families look like whatever you want them to look like, without much judgment or concern from others as long as nobody is being hurt. The colony tends towards open-mindedness and acceptance in matters of sex, though it is not something that is often discussed in public, not because of a stigma but because the people tend to have their more personal conversations in private, with only those closest to them.<br /> <br /> '''How do they treat 'other's?''' Unlike the Jin of the Ark, the Twice-Departed do not consider old age, disability or disfigurement a burden or a reason to embrace premature death, but rather a chance to give back to the community by helping those who cannot help themselves. Often a person who is sick or infirm will choose themselves when they wish to die. Assisted suicide is not uncommon, and it is usually performed by the Ossuary, who considers it a sacred duty. It is uncommon for loved ones to choose to accompany their departed to the next life, mostly because many of the Jin of the Li'gon would consider this to be wasteful, though it is a custom that is respected if one chooses it, as is assisted suicide for any reason, and though the colony urges much soul searching and forethought before considering this option, bodily autonomy is heavily respected.<br /> <br /> Those with visible disfigurements are not looked upon with scorn, in fact, it is almost the opposite for many of the Jin of the Li'gon - the deformities reflect a closeness to the mythological Fereshteh, who has much more sympathetic folklore among the Twice-Departed than the Jin of the Ark. While it is uncommon for most grown people of the Li'gon to actually believe that a deformity has anything to do with the person that is disfigured, the colonists still tend to regard such people with a quiet respect much more so than pity or revulsion.<br /> <br /> '''Entertainment''' Like the Jin of the Ark, they too love to participate in re-enactments of historical battles, scenes, and stories, though it is more for a love of storytelling and sharing than escaping their society's strict rules of decorum, as there are none on the Li'gon. They love to share history, folklore, and philosophy, celebrating not only their own people but stories from other cultures as well. <br /> <br /> They are great fans of artwork in any form, be it visual, written, or musical, and they love to display and share their works for the community to admire, making the entire ship somewhat of a living, ever changing art gallery. Their traditional art is somewhat tribal, and they focus on lots of wood and bone carvings, taking inspiration both from traditional Jin art as well as Belaul influences. They also love to paint with watercolors made from local berries, giving Paperweight's local art something of a tell-tale color palette. <br /> <br /> The people of the Li'gon also have a love for martial arts, meditation and sparring, embracing not just the Jin arts of Ir-Vothiam but also that of Shi Dhuk, mainly the Jidi tradition of the Shen people, as well as the Belaul practice of Sk'rualo, which is heavy on the invoking of animal spirits. While participation is certainly optional, most participate to some degree. Some people engage in these practices more than others, some considering it to be a good way to work out and keep in shape for the harshness of life on the tundra, while others consider the meditations to be a good practice for their mental health or spiritual growth, and others still that appreciate both.<br /> <br /> '''Religion''' Many Jin of the Li'gon still worship the death god called T'rath, though their practices of worship would be considered very unorthodox to many traditional Jin. Still others do not believe in T'rath at all, or find more meaning in the mythological Jin figure Fereshteh, while some even embrace Belaul spiritual figures instead. The Li'gon is a place of many different religions, and curiosity and philosophical discussion of one's viewpoints is encouraged, while fanaticism and fundamentalism is not. Many services in the temple involve readings from a myriad of different religions, and the congregation is encouraged to interpret them in whatever way brings them fulfillment.<br /> <br /> '''Food''' The people of the Li'gon attempt to accommodate all dietary preferences as best as they can with their limited food options, though vegans will have a hard time surviving without off world assistance. Life on the tundra can be very harsh, with most of the food being supplied by fisherpeople and hunter gatherers. The diet includes a lot of fish, as it is the most plentiful resource, as well as hocavi, pinniluna, stoat, frost salamander, b'goru, ta'anrou and the other creatures found in the tundra. Many fish and other creatures are traditionally eaten frozen, raw, or boiled, with very little mixture of ingredients and with very few spices added - it is not uncommon for the fisherpeople of the colony to eat some of their catch as they catch it, for sustenance and strength - and it is common for the colony to try to use every part of the animal if they can. Belaul spiritualism is big on animal spirits and even non-sentient creatures being highly important in the tapestry of life, which over time has spilled over heavily into the culture of the Jin of the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> This also means that to the Jin of the Li'gon, eating a sentient creature is not much different than eating a non-sentient, as both are considered equally important. This is not to say that the Jin routinely take part in cannibalism, nor would they ever murder each other for sustenance, but cannibalism in general is not as taboo on Paperweight as it might be elsewhere. Stuck in an emergency situation somewhere on the planet, with no other resources, it would be considered wasteful and disrespectful not to eat the dead, though such a thing would be considered an unusual funerary custom in times of excess.<br /> <br /> Most of the colony will eat only two large meals a day, lunch and dinner, but it is very common for the colonists to snack throughout the day, to keep up their strength.<br /> <br /> Throughout the day, Twice-Departed fisherpeople and hunters will place large slabs of meat, blubber, and other killed or prepared foods in the metal troughs in the communal kitchen. From here, anyone in the colony is able to take some. At these times, no one is obliged to join in the meal, but it is there for anyone who wants it, kept edible until it is gone by the technology in the troughs. Anything in excess is stored in deep freeze.<br /> <br /> The community is notable for their practice of food sharing, a form of food distribution where one or several people catch the food and share with the entire community. <br /> To the people of the Li'gon, foods as well as other objects associated with hunting, fishing, and gathering are more or less communal property, belonging not to individuals but to the community as large. Food is not meant to be saved for the family who has hunted, fished, gathered, or purchased it, but instead for anyone who is in need of it. In fact, the people of the Li'gon often consider asking for food to be poor manners, as the fact that it is communal is meant to be unspoken, and assuming otherwise can be taken as an offense, though they tend to be patient and kind with outsiders who make this mistake.<br /> <br /> Once their food stores reach a certain level of security, the Twice-Departed gift any excess to their Belaul neighbors.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Twice-Departed&diff=3958 2022-03-26T19:05:00Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Race_infobox<br /> |racename=The Twice-Departed<br /> |leader= None<br /> |system=[[Razor's Rift]]<br /> |homeworld=Various<br /> |capital=Li'gon<br /> |allies=[[Belaul]]<br /> |enemies=Unknown}}<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed are a society of &quot;outcasts&quot;, mostly made up of Jin, though they are accepting and welcoming of nearly everyone willing to provide service for their community, and several people of many different races have joined them since their founding. However, they tend to be wary of outside interference from the sector at large, fearing that calling too much attention to themselves will disrupt their way of life, or that of their allies the Belaul.<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed were founded in 212 AE by Viraj Ne'hoti, a Jin man who was a former A'Khwa-Zhe - what are now known as Soulhunters in the Blood Ark - and pilot of the Li'gon, the ship the Twice-Departed now reside in. In the culmination of the Second War of the Ishvana, Ne'hoti knew that the Li'gon and its crew could either die with great honor with the rest of the fleet, or escape unnoticed, saving himself, his pregnant wife, and his fleet. Knowing that his ship had no chance in the battle and was merely a distraction to draw fire from the Ark, Ne'hoti chose to escape and crash land on the planet Paperweight, in flagrant disregard for usual Jin customs.<br /> <br /> At first life upon Paperweight was harsh, though the colony slowly acclimated to life in the tundra, owing their survival largely to the native Belaul, who chose to help and guide them after many great discussions in which they discovered a strange kinship.<br /> <br /> Preferring to be left alone for the most part, the Belaul consider the Twice-Departed their allies, though they remain a comfortable distance from them except for important discussions of planet-wide importance, and also to trade now and again at the shops set up outside the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> ==Culture==<br /> '''Priorities''' To most Jin, life is about preparing for the end of life. This is not the case with most of the Jin of the Li'gon. While the Twice-Departed do take death seriously and consider a good death a high priority, to most of the Twice-Departed, a good death is meaningless without a good life, and they make this their greatest goal. Helping each other and providing for others is considered a duty, and a selfishness and disregard for others is thought of as the worst quality someone could have.<br /> <br /> Though the Jin descended from the original Twice-Departed are generally far removed from the Jin culture of the rest of the sector, they are not incredibly different in temperament. They tend towards being thoughtful and philosophical, with a preference for minimalism and simplicity. Their differences lie in their willingness to be open and emotional with each other, and their lack of strict rules of decorum. The Jin of the Li'gon are much more of a warm people, displaying community values but also a live and let live philosophy. Many of the others who live in the Li'gon, not just the Jin, have similar personalities, though individuality is encouraged and celebrated, and their similarity is more of a cultural norm rather than something that is forced on anyone.<br /> <br /> '''Relationships''' Relationships with family and the community at large are generally quite important to the people of the Li'gon, though of course whether individuals choose to marry or have children is a personal decision that each person is expected to make for themselves. On the Li'gon, families look like whatever you want them to look like, without much judgment or concern from others as long as nobody is being hurt. The colony tends towards open-mindedness and acceptance in matters of sex, though it is not something that is often discussed in public, not because of a stigma but because the people tend to have their more personal conversations in private, with only those closest to them.<br /> <br /> '''How do they treat 'other's?''' Unlike the Jin of the Ark, the Twice-Departed do not consider old age, disability or disfigurement a burden or a reason to embrace premature death, but rather a chance to give back to the community by helping those who cannot help themselves. Often a person who is sick or infirm will choose themselves when they wish to die. Assisted suicide is not uncommon, and it is usually performed by the Ossuary, who considers it a sacred duty. It is uncommon for loved ones to choose to accompany their departed to the next life, mostly because many of the Jin of the Li'gon would consider this to be wasteful, though it is a custom that is respected if one chooses it, as is assisted suicide for any reason, and though the colony urges much soul searching and forethought before considering this option, bodily autonomy is heavily respected.<br /> <br /> Those with visible disfigurements are not looked upon with scorn, in fact, it is almost the opposite for many of the Jin of the Li'gon - the deformities reflect a closeness to the mythological Fereshteh, who has much more sympathetic folklore among the Twice-Departed than the Jin of the Ark. While it is uncommon for most grown people of the Li'gon to actually believe that a deformity has anything to do with the person that is disfigured, the colonists still tend to regard such people with a quiet respect much more so than pity or revulsion.<br /> <br /> '''Entertainment''' Like the Jin of the Ark, they too love to participate in re-enactments of historical battles, scenes, and stories, though it is more for a love of storytelling and sharing than escaping their society's strict rules of decorum, as there are none on the Li'gon. They love to share history, folklore, and philosophy, celebrating not only their own people but stories from other cultures as well. <br /> <br /> They are great fans of artwork in any form, be it visual, written, or musical, and they love to display and share their works for the community to admire, making the entire ship somewhat of a living, ever changing art gallery. Their traditional art is somewhat tribal, and they focus on lots of wood and bone carvings, taking inspiration both from traditional Jin art as well as Belaul influences. They also love to paint with watercolors made from local berries, giving Paperweight's local art something of a tell-tale color palette. <br /> <br /> The people of the Li'gon also have a love for martial arts, meditation and sparring, embracing not just the Jin arts of Ir-Vothiam but also that of Shi Dhuk, mainly the Jidi tradition of the Shen people, as well as the Belaul practice of Sk'rualo, which is heavy on the invoking of animal spirits. While participation is certainly optional, most participate to some degree. Some people engage in these practices more than others, some considering it to be a good way to work out and keep in shape for the harshness of life on the tundra, while others consider the meditations to be a good practice for their mental health or spiritual growth, and others still that appreciate both.<br /> <br /> '''Religion''' Many Jin of the Li'gon still worship the death god called T'rath, though their practices of worship would be considered very unorthodox to many traditional Jin. Still others do not believe in T'rath at all, or find more meaning in the mythological Jin figure Fereshteh, while some even embrace Belaul spiritual figures instead. The Li'gon is a place of many different religions, and curiosity and philosophical discussion of one's viewpoints is encouraged, while fanaticism and fundamentalism is not. Many services in the temple involve readings from a myriad of different religions, and the congregation is encouraged to interpret them in whatever way brings them fulfillment.<br /> <br /> '''Food''' The people of the Li'gon attempt to accommodate all dietary preferences as best as they can with their limited food options, though vegans will have a hard time surviving without off world assistance. Life on the tundra can be very harsh, with most of the food being supplied by fisherpeople and hunter gatherers. The diet includes a lot of fish, as it is the most plentiful resource, as well as hocavi, pinniluna, stoat, frost salamander, b'goru, ta'anrou and the other creatures found in the tundra. Many fish and other creatures are traditionally eaten frozen, raw, or boiled, with very little mixture of ingredients and with very few spices added - it is not uncommon for the fisherpeople of the colony to eat some of their catch as they catch it, for sustenance and strength - and it is common for the colony to try to use every part of the animal if they can. Belaul spiritualism is big on animal spirits and even non-sentient creatures being highly important in the tapestry of life, which over time has spilled over heavily into the culture of the Jin of the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> This also means that to the Jin of the Li'gon, eating a sentient creature is not much different than eating a non-sentient, as both are considered equally important. This is not to say that the Jin routinely take part in cannibalism, nor would they ever murder each other for sustenance, but cannibalism in general is not as taboo on Paperweight as it might be elsewhere. Stuck in an emergency situation somewhere on the planet, with no other resources, it would be considered wasteful and disrespectful not to eat the dead, though such a thing would be considered an unusual funerary custom in times of excess.<br /> <br /> Most of the colony will eat only two large meals a day, lunch and dinner, but it is very common for the colonists to snack throughout the day, to keep up their strength.<br /> <br /> Throughout the day, Twice-Departed fisherpeople and hunters will place large slabs of meat, blubber, and other killed or prepared foods in the metal troughs in the communal kitchen. From here, anyone in the colony is able to take some. At these times, no one is obliged to join in the meal, but it is there for anyone who wants it, kept edible until it is gone by the technology in the troughs. Anything in excess is stored in deep freeze.<br /> <br /> The community is notable for their practice of food sharing, a form of food distribution where one or several people catch the food and share with the entire community. <br /> To the people of the Li'gon, foods as well as other objects associated with hunting, fishing, and gathering are more or less communal property, belonging not to individuals but to the community as large. Food is not meant to be saved for the family who has hunted, fished, gathered, or purchased it, but instead for anyone who is in need of it. In fact, the people of the Li'gon often consider asking for food to be poor manners, as the fact that it is communal is meant to be unspoken, and assuming otherwise can be taken as an offense, though they tend to be patient and kind with outsiders who make this mistake.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Twice-Departed&diff=3957 2022-03-26T18:57:22Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Race_infobox<br /> |racename=The Twice-Departed<br /> |leader= None<br /> |system=[[Razor's Rift]]<br /> |homeworld=Various<br /> |capital=Li'gon<br /> |allies=[[Belaul]]<br /> |enemies=Unknown}}<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed are a society of &quot;outcasts&quot;, mostly made up of Jin, though they are accepting and welcoming of nearly everyone willing to provide service for their community, and several people of many different races have joined them since their founding. However, they tend to be wary of outside interference from the sector at large, fearing that calling too much attention to themselves will disrupt their way of life, or that of their allies the Belaul.<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed were founded in 212 AE by Viraj Ne'hoti, a Jin man who was a former A'Khwa-Zhe - what are now known as Soulhunters in the Blood Ark - and pilot of the Li'gon, the ship the Twice-Departed now reside in. In the culmination of the Second War of the Ishvana, Ne'hoti knew that the Li'gon and its crew could either die with great honor with the rest of the fleet, or escape unnoticed, saving himself, his pregnant wife, and his fleet. Knowing that his ship had no chance in the battle and was merely a distraction to draw fire from the Ark, Ne'hoti chose to escape and crash land on the planet Paperweight, in flagrant disregard for usual Jin customs.<br /> <br /> At first life upon Paperweight was harsh, though the colony slowly acclimated to life in the tundra, owing their survival largely to the native Belaul, who chose to help and guide them after many great discussions in which they discovered a strange kinship.<br /> <br /> Preferring to be left alone for the most part, the Belaul consider the Twice-Departed their allies, though they remain a comfortable distance from them except for important discussions of planet-wide importance, and also to trade now and again at the shops set up outside the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> ==Culture==<br /> '''Priorities''' To most Jin, life is about preparing for the end of life. This is not the case with most of the Jin of the Li'gon. While the Twice-Departed do take death seriously and consider a good death a high priority, to most of the Twice-Departed, a good death is meaningless without a good life, and they make this their greatest goal. Helping each other and providing for others is considered a duty, and a selfishness and disregard for others is thought of as the worst quality someone could have.<br /> <br /> Though the Jin descended from the original Twice-Departed are generally far removed from the Jin culture of the rest of the sector, they are not incredibly different in temperament. They tend towards being thoughtful and philosophical, with a preference for minimalism and simplicity. Their differences lie in their willingness to be open and emotional with each other, and their lack of strict rules of decorum. The Jin of the Li'gon are much more of a warm people, displaying community values but also a live and let live philosophy. Many of the others who live in the Li'gon, not just the Jin, have similar personalities, though individuality is encouraged and celebrated, and their similarity is more of a cultural norm rather than something that is forced on anyone.<br /> <br /> '''Relationships''' Relationships with family and the community at large are generally quite important to the people of the Li'gon, though of course whether individuals choose to marry or have children is a personal decision that each person is expected to make for themselves. On the Li'gon, families look like whatever you want them to look like, without much judgment or concern from others as long as nobody is being hurt. The colony tends towards open-mindedness and acceptance in matters of sex, though it is not something that is often discussed in public, not because of a stigma but because the people tend to have their more personal conversations in private, with only those closest to them.<br /> <br /> '''How do they treat 'other's?''' Unlike the Jin of the Ark, the Twice-Departed do not consider old age, disability or disfigurement a burden or a reason to embrace premature death, but rather a chance to give back to the community by helping those who cannot help themselves. Often a person who is sick or infirm will choose themselves when they wish to die. Assisted suicide is not uncommon, and it is usually performed by the Ossuary, who considers it a sacred duty. It is uncommon for loved ones to choose to accompany their departed to the next life, mostly because many of the Jin of the Li'gon would consider this to be wasteful, though it is a custom that is respected if one chooses it.<br /> <br /> Those with visible disfigurements are not looked upon with scorn, in fact, it is almost the opposite for many of the Jin of the Li'gon - the deformities reflect a closeness to the mythological Fereshteh, who has much more sympathetic folklore among the Twice-Departed than the Jin of the Ark. While it is uncommon for most grown people of the Li'gon to actually believe that a deformity has anything to do with the person that is disfigured, the colonists still tend to regard such people with a quiet respect much more so than pity or revulsion.<br /> <br /> '''Entertainment''' Like the Jin of the Ark, they too love to participate in re-enactments of historical battles, scenes, and stories, though it is more for a love of storytelling and sharing than escaping their society's strict rules of decorum, as there are none on the Li'gon. They love to share history, folklore, and philosophy, celebrating not only their own people but stories from other cultures as well. <br /> <br /> They are great fans of artwork in any form, be it visual, written, or musical, and they love to display and share their works for the community to admire, making the entire ship somewhat of a living, ever changing art gallery. Their traditional art is somewhat tribal, and they focus on lots of wood and bone carvings, taking inspiration both from traditional Jin art as well as Belaul influences. They also love to paint with watercolors made from local berries, giving Paperweight's local art something of a tell-tale color palette. <br /> <br /> The people of the Li'gon also have a love for martial arts, meditation and sparring, embracing not just the Jin arts of Ir-Vothiam but also that of Shi Dhuk, mainly the Jidi tradition of the Shen people, as well as the Belaul practice of Sk'rualo, which is heavy on the invoking of animal spirits. While participation is certainly optional, most participate to some degree. Some people engage in these practices more than others, some considering it to be a good way to work out and keep in shape for the harshness of life on the tundra, while others consider the meditations to be a good practice for their mental health or spiritual growth, and others still that appreciate both.<br /> <br /> '''Religion''' Many Jin of the Li'gon still worship the death god called T'rath, though their practices of worship would be considered very unorthodox to many traditional Jin. Still others do not believe in T'rath at all, or find more meaning in the mythological Jin figure Fereshteh, while some even embrace Belaul spiritual figures instead. The Li'gon is a place of many different religions, and curiosity and philosophical discussion of one's viewpoints is encouraged, while fanaticism and fundamentalism is not. Many services in the temple involve readings from a myriad of different religions, and the congregation is encouraged to interpret them in whatever way brings them fulfillment.<br /> <br /> '''Food''' The people of the Li'gon attempt to accommodate all dietary preferences as best as they can with their limited food options, though vegans will have a hard time surviving without off world assistance. Life on the tundra can be very harsh, with most of the food being supplied by fisherpeople and hunter gatherers. The diet includes a lot of fish, as it is the most plentiful resource, as well as hocavi, pinniluna, stoat, frost salamander, b'goru, ta'anrou and the other creatures found in the tundra. Many fish and other creatures are traditionally eaten frozen, raw, or boiled, with very little mixture of ingredients and with very few spices added - it is not uncommon for the fisherpeople of the colony to eat some of their catch as they catch it, for sustenance and strength - and it is common for the colony to try to use every part of the animal if they can. Belaul spiritualism is big on animal spirits and even non-sentient creatures being highly important in the tapestry of life, which over time has spilled over heavily into the culture of the Jin of the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> This also means that to the Jin of the Li'gon, eating a sentient creature is not much different than eating a non-sentient, as both are considered equally important. This is not to say that the Jin routinely take part in cannibalism, nor would they ever murder each other for sustenance, but cannibalism in general is not as taboo on Paperweight as it might be elsewhere. Stuck in an emergency situation somewhere on the planet, with no other resources, it would be considered wasteful and disrespectful not to eat the dead, though such a thing would be considered an unusual funerary custom in times of excess.<br /> <br /> Most of the colony will eat only two large meals a day, lunch and dinner, but it is very common for the colonists to snack throughout the day, to keep up their strength.<br /> <br /> Throughout the day, Twice-Departed fisherpeople and hunters will place large slabs of meat, blubber, and other killed or prepared foods in the metal troughs in the communal kitchen. From here, anyone in the colony is able to take some. At these times, no one is obliged to join in the meal, but it is there for anyone who wants it, kept edible until it is gone by the technology in the troughs. Anything in excess is stored in deep freeze.<br /> <br /> The community is notable for their practice of food sharing, a form of food distribution where one or several people catch the food and share with the entire community. <br /> To the people of the Li'gon, foods as well as other objects associated with hunting, fishing, and gathering are more or less communal property, belonging not to individuals but to the community as large. Food is not meant to be saved for the family who has hunted, fished, gathered, or purchased it, but instead for anyone who is in need of it. In fact, the people of the Li'gon often consider asking for food to be poor manners, as the fact that it is communal is meant to be unspoken, and assuming otherwise can be taken as an offense, though they tend to be patient and kind with outsiders who make this mistake.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Twice-Departed&diff=3956 2022-03-26T17:55:10Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Race_infobox<br /> |racename=The Twice-Departed<br /> |leader= None<br /> |system=[[Razor's Rift]]<br /> |homeworld=Various<br /> |capital=Li'gon<br /> |allies=[[Belaul]]<br /> |enemies=Unknown}}<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed are a society of &quot;outcasts&quot;, mostly made up of Jin, though they are accepting and welcoming of nearly everyone willing to provide service for their community, and several people of many different races have joined them since their founding. However, they tend to be wary of outside interference from the sector at large, fearing that calling too much attention to themselves will disrupt their way of life, or that of their allies the Belaul.<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed were founded in 212 AE by Viraj Ne'hoti, a Jin man who was a former A'Khwa-Zhe - what are now known as Soulhunters in the Blood Ark - and pilot of the Li'gon, the ship the Twice-Departed now reside in. In the culmination of the Second War of the Ishvana, Ne'hoti knew that the Li'gon and its crew could either die with great honor with the rest of the fleet, or escape unnoticed, saving himself, his pregnant wife, and his fleet. Knowing that his ship had no chance in the battle and was merely a distraction to draw fire from the Ark, Ne'hoti chose to escape and crash land on the planet Paperweight, in flagrant disregard for usual Jin customs.<br /> <br /> At first life upon Paperweight was harsh, though the colony slowly acclimated to life in the tundra, owing their survival largely to the native Belaul, who chose to help and guide them after many great discussions in which they discovered a strange kinship.<br /> <br /> Preferring to be left alone for the most part, the Belaul consider the Twice-Departed their allies, though they remain a comfortable distance from them except for important discussions of planet-wide importance, and also to trade now and again at the shops set up outside the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> ==Culture==<br /> '''Priorities''' To most Jin, life is about preparing for the end of life. This is not the case with most of the Jin of the Li'gon. While the Twice-Departed do take death seriously and consider a good death a high priority, to most of the Twice-Departed, a good death is meaningless without a good life, and they make this their greatest goal. Helping each other and providing for others is considered a duty, and a selfishness and disregard for others is thought of as the worst quality someone could have.<br /> <br /> Though the Jin descended from the original Twice-Departed are generally far removed from the Jin culture of the rest of the sector, they are not incredibly different in temperament. They tend towards being thoughtful and philosophical, with a preference for minimalism and simplicity. Their differences lie in their willingness to be open and emotional with each other, and their lack of strict rules of decorum. The Jin of the Li'gon are much more of a warm people, displaying community values but also a live and let live philosophy. Many of the others who live in the Li'gon, not just the Jin, have similar personalities, though individuality is encouraged and celebrated, and their similarity is more of a cultural norm rather than something that is forced on anyone.<br /> <br /> '''Relationships''' Relationships with family and the community at large are generally quite important to the people of the Li'gon, though of course whether individuals choose to marry or have children is a personal decision that each person is expected to make for themselves. On the Li'gon, families look like whatever you want them to look like, without much judgment or concern from others as long as nobody is being hurt. The colony tends towards open-mindedness and acceptance in matters of sex, though it is not something that is often discussed in public, not because of a stigma but because the people tend to have their more personal conversations in private, with only those closest to them.<br /> <br /> '''How do they treat 'other's?''' Unlike the Jin of the Ark, the Twice-Departed do not consider old age, disability or disfigurement a burden or a reason to embrace premature death, but rather a chance to give back to the community by helping those who cannot help themselves. Often a person who is sick or infirm will choose themselves when they wish to die. Assisted suicide is not uncommon, and it is usually performed by the Ossuary, who considers it a sacred duty. It is uncommon for loved ones to choose to accompany their departed to the next life, mostly because many of the Jin of the Li'gon would consider this to be wasteful, though it is a custom that is respected if one chooses it.<br /> <br /> Those with visible disfigurements are not looked upon with scorn, in fact, it is almost the opposite for many of the Jin of the Li'gon - the deformities reflect a closeness to the mythological Fereshteh, who has much more sympathetic folklore among the Twice-Departed than the Jin of the Ark. While it is uncommon for most grown people of the Li'gon to actually believe that a deformity has anything to do with the person that is disfigured, the colonists still tend to regard such people with a quiet respect much more so than pity or revulsion.<br /> <br /> '''Entertainment''' Like the Jin of the Ark, they too love to participate in re-enactments of historical battles, scenes, and stories, though it is more for a love of storytelling and sharing than escaping their society's strict rules of decorum, as there are none on the Li'gon. They love to share history, folklore, and philosophy, celebrating not only their own people but stories from other cultures as well. <br /> <br /> They are great fans of artwork in any form, be it visual, written, or musical, and they love to display and share their works for the community to admire, making the entire ship somewhat of a living, ever changing art gallery. Their traditional art is somewhat tribal, and they focus on lots of wood and bone carvings, taking inspiration both from traditional Jin art as well as Belaul influences. They also love to paint with watercolors made from local berries, giving Paperweight's local art something of a tell-tale color palette. <br /> <br /> The people of the Li'gon also have a love for martial arts, meditation and sparring, embracing not just the Jin arts of Ir-Vothiam but also that of Shi Dhuk, mainly the Jidi tradition of the Shen people, as well as the Belaul practice of Sk'rualo, which is heavy on the invoking of animal spirits. While participation is certainly optional, most participate to some degree. Some people engage in these practices more than others, some considering it to be a good way to work out and keep in shape for the harshness of life on the tundra, while others consider the meditations to be a good practice for their mental health or spiritual growth, and others still that appreciate both.<br /> <br /> '''Religion''' Many Jin of the Li'gon still worship the death god called T'rath, though their practices of worship would be considered very unorthodox to many traditional Jin. Still others do not believe in T'rath at all, or find more meaning in the mythological Jin figure Fereshteh, while some even embrace Belaul spiritual figures instead. The Li'gon is a place of many different religions, and curiosity and philosophical discussion of one's viewpoints is encouraged, while fanaticism and fundamentalism is not. Many services in the temple involve readings from a myriad of different religions, and the congregation is encouraged to interpret them in whatever way brings them fulfillment.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Twice-Departed&diff=3955 2022-03-26T17:49:13Z

<p>Soren: /* Culture */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Race_infobox<br /> |racename=The Twice-Departed<br /> |leader= None<br /> |system=[[Razor's Rift]]<br /> |homeworld=Various<br /> |capital=Li'gon<br /> |allies=[[Belaul]]<br /> |enemies=Unknown}}<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed are a society of &quot;outcasts&quot;, mostly made up of Jin, though they are accepting and welcoming of nearly everyone willing to provide service for their community, and several people of many different races have joined them since their founding. However, they tend to be wary of outside interference from the sector at large, fearing that calling too much attention to themselves will disrupt their way of life, or that of their allies the Belaul.<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed were founded in 212 AE by Viraj Ne'hoti, a Jin man who was a former A'Khwa-Zhe - what are now known as Soulhunters in the Blood Ark - and pilot of the Li'gon, the ship the Twice-Departed now reside in. In the culmination of the Second War of the Ishvana, Ne'hoti knew that the Li'gon and its crew could either die with great honor with the rest of the fleet, or escape unnoticed, saving himself, his pregnant wife, and his fleet. Knowing that his ship had no chance in the battle and was merely a distraction to draw fire from the Ark, Ne'hoti chose to escape and crash land on the planet Paperweight, in flagrant disregard for usual Jin customs.<br /> <br /> At first life upon Paperweight was harsh, though the colony slowly acclimated to life in the tundra, owing their survival largely to the native Belaul, who chose to help and guide them after many great discussions in which they discovered a strange kinship.<br /> <br /> Preferring to be left alone for the most part, the Belaul consider the Twice-Departed their allies, though they remain a comfortable distance from them except for important discussions of planet-wide importance, and also to trade now and again at the shops set up outside the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> ==Culture==<br /> '''Priorities''' To most Jin, life is about preparing for the end of life. This is not the case with most of the Jin of the Li'gon. While the Twice-Departed do take death seriously and consider a good death a high priority, to most of the Twice-Departed, a good death is meaningless without a good life, and they make this their greatest goal. Helping each other and providing for others is considered a duty, and a selfishness and disregard for others is thought of as the worst quality someone could have.<br /> <br /> Though the Jin descended from the original Twice-Departed are generally far removed from the Jin culture of the rest of the sector, they are not incredibly different in temperament. They tend towards being thoughtful and philosophical, with a preference for minimalism and simplicity. Their differences lie in their willingness to be open and emotional with each other, and their lack of strict rules of decorum. The Jin of the Li'gon are much more of a warm people, displaying community values but also a live and let live philosophy. Many of the others who live in the Li'gon, not just the Jin, have similar personalities, though individuality is encouraged and celebrated, and their similarity is more of a cultural norm rather than something that is forced on anyone.<br /> <br /> '''Relationships''' Relationships with family and the community at large are generally quite important to the people of the Li'gon, though of course whether individuals choose to marry or have children is a personal decision that each person is expected to make for themselves. On the Li'gon, families look like whatever you want them to look like, without much judgment or concern from others as long as nobody is being hurt. The colony tends towards open-mindedness and acceptance in matters of sex, though it is not something that is often discussed in public, not because of a stigma but because the people tend to have their more personal conversations in private, with only those closest to them.<br /> <br /> '''How do they treat 'other's?''' Unlike the Jin of the Ark, the Twice-Departed do not consider old age, disability or disfigurement a burden or a reason to embrace premature death, but rather a chance to give back to the community by helping those who cannot help themselves. Often a person who is sick or infirm will choose themselves when they wish to die. Assisted suicide is not uncommon, and it is usually performed by the Ossuary, who considers it a sacred duty. It is uncommon for loved ones to choose to accompany their departed to the next life, mostly because many of the Jin of the Li'gon would consider this to be wasteful, though it is a custom that is respected if one chooses it.<br /> <br /> Those with visible disfigurements are not looked upon with scorn, in fact, it is almost the opposite for many of the Jin of the Li'gon - the deformities reflect a closeness to the mythological Fereshteh, who has much more sympathetic folklore among the Twice-Departed than the Jin of the Ark. While it is uncommon for most grown people of the Li'gon to actually believe that a deformity has anything to do with the person that is disfigured, the colonists still tend to regard such people with a quiet respect much more so than pity or revulsion.<br /> <br /> '''Entertainment''' Like the Jin of the Ark, they too love to participate in re-enactments of historical battles, scenes, and stories, though it is more for a love of storytelling and sharing than escaping their society's strict rules of decorum. The people of the Li'gon love to share history, folklore, and philosophy, celebrating not only their own people but stories from other cultures as well. <br /> <br /> The people of the Li'gon also have a love for martial arts, meditation and sparring, embracing not just the Jin arts of Ir-Vothiam but also that of Shi Dhuk, mainly the Jidi tradition of the Shen people, as well as the Belaul practice of Sk'rualo, which is heavy on the invoking of animal spirits. While participation is certainly optional, most participate to some degree. Some people engage in these practices more than others, some considering it to be a good way to work out and keep in shape for the harshness of life on the tundra, while others consider the meditations to be a good practice for their mental health or spiritual growth, and others still that appreciate both.<br /> <br /> '''Religion''' Many Jin still worship the death god called T'rath, though their practices of worship would be considered very unorthodox to many traditional Jin. Still others do not believe in T'rath at all, or find more meaning in the mythological Jin figure Fereshteh, while some even embrace Belaul spiritual figures instead. The Li'gon is a place of many different religions, and curiosity and philosophical discussion of one's viewpoints is encouraged, while fanaticism and fundamentalism is not. Many services in the temple involve readings from a myriad of different religions, and the congregation is encouraged to interpret them in whatever way brings them fulfillment.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Twice-Departed&diff=3954 2022-03-26T17:47:57Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Race_infobox<br /> |racename=The Twice-Departed<br /> |leader= None<br /> |system=[[Razor's Rift]]<br /> |homeworld=Various<br /> |capital=Li'gon<br /> |allies=[[Belaul]]<br /> |enemies=Unknown}}<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed are a society of &quot;outcasts&quot;, mostly made up of Jin, though they are accepting and welcoming of nearly everyone willing to provide service for their community, and several people of many different races have joined them since their founding. However, they tend to be wary of outside interference from the sector at large, fearing that calling too much attention to themselves will disrupt their way of life, or that of their allies the Belaul.<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed were founded in 212 AE by Viraj Ne'hoti, a Jin man who was a former A'Khwa-Zhe - what are now known as Soulhunters in the Blood Ark - and pilot of the Li'gon, the ship the Twice-Departed now reside in. In the culmination of the Second War of the Ishvana, Ne'hoti knew that the Li'gon and its crew could either die with great honor with the rest of the fleet, or escape unnoticed, saving himself, his pregnant wife, and his fleet. Knowing that his ship had no chance in the battle and was merely a distraction to draw fire from the Ark, Ne'hoti chose to escape and crash land on the planet Paperweight, in flagrant disregard for usual Jin customs.<br /> <br /> At first life upon Paperweight was harsh, though the colony slowly acclimated to life in the tundra, owing their survival largely to the native Belaul, who chose to help and guide them after many great discussions in which they discovered a strange kinship.<br /> <br /> Preferring to be left alone for the most part, the Belaul consider the Twice-Departed their allies, though they remain a comfortable distance from them except for important discussions of planet-wide importance, and also to trade now and again at the shops set up outside the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> ==Culture==<br /> '''Priorities''' To most Jin, life is about preparing for the end of life. This is not the case with most of the Jin of the Li'gon. While the Twice-Departed do take death seriously and consider a good death a high priority, to most of the Twice-Departed, a good death is meaningless without a good life, and they make this their greatest goal. Helping each other and providing for others is considered a duty, and a selfishness and disregard for others is thought of as the worst quality someone could have.<br /> <br /> Though the Jin descended from the original Twice-Departed are generally far removed from the Jin culture of the rest of the sector, they are not incredibly different in temperament. They tend towards being thoughtful and philosophical, with a preference for minimalism and simplicity. Their differences lie in their willingness to be open and emotional with each other, and their lack of strict rules of decorum. The Jin of the Li'gon are much more of a warm people, displaying community values but also a live and let live philosophy. Many of the others who live in the Li'gon, not just the Jin, have similar personalities, though individuality is encouraged and celebrated, and their similarity is more of a cultural norm rather than something that is forced on anyone.<br /> <br /> '''Relationships''' Relationships with family and the community at large are generally quite important to the people of the Li'gon, though of course whether individuals choose to marry or have children is a personal decision that each person is expected to make for themselves. On the Li'gon, families look like whatever you want them to look like, without much judgment or concern from others as long as nobody is being hurt. The colony tends towards open-mindedness and acceptance in matters of sex, though it is not something that is often discussed in public, not because of a stigma but because the people tend to have their more personal conversations in private, with only those closest to them.<br /> <br /> '''How do they treat 'other's?''' Unlike the Jin of the Ark, the Twice-Departed do not consider old age, disability or disfigurement a burden or a reason to embrace premature death, but rather a chance to give back to the community by helping those who cannot help themselves. Often a person who is sick or infirm will choose themselves when they wish to die. Assisted suicide is not uncommon, and it is usually performed by the Ossuary, who considers it a sacred duty. It is uncommon for loved ones to choose to accompany their departed to the next life, mostly because many of the Jin of the Li'gon would consider this to be wasteful, though it is a custom that is respected if one chooses it.<br /> <br /> Those with visible disfigurements are not looked upon with scorn, in fact, it is almost the opposite for many of the Jin of the Li'gon - the deformities reflect a closeness to the mythological Fereshteh, who has much more sympathetic folklore among the Twice-Departed than the Jin of the Ark. While it is uncommon for most grown people of the Li'gon to actually believe that a deformity has anything to do with the person that is disfigured, the colonists still tend to regard such people with a quiet respect much more so than pity or revulsion.<br /> <br /> '''Entertainment''' Like the Jin of the Ark, they too love to participate in re-enactments of historical battles, scenes, and stories, though it is more for a love of storytelling and sharing than escaping their society's strict rules of decorum. The people of the Li'gon love to share history, folklore, and philosophy, celebrating not only their own people but stories from other cultures as well. <br /> <br /> The people of the Li'gon also have a love for martial arts, meditation and sparring, embracing not just the Jin arts of Ir-Vothiam but also that of Shi Dhuk, mainly the Jidi tradition of the Shen people, as well as the Belaul practice of Sk'rualo, which is heavy on the invoking of animal spirits. While participation is certainly optional, most participate to some degree. Some people engage in these practices more than others, some considering it to be a good way to work out and keep in shape for the harshness of life on the tundra, while others consider the meditations to be a good practice for their mental health or spiritual growth, and others still that appreciate both.<br /> <br /> '''Religion''' Many Jin still worship the death god called T'rath, though their practices of worship would be considered very unorthodox to many traditional Jin. Still others do not believe in T'rath at all, or find more meaning in the mythological Jin figure Fereshteh, or even some embrace Belaul spiritual figures instead. The Li'gon is a place of many different religions, and curiosity and philosophical discussion of one's viewpoints is encouraged, while fanaticism and fundamentalism is not. Many services in the temple involve readings from a myriad of different religions, and the congregation is encouraged to interpret them in whatever way brings them fulfillment.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Twice-Departed&diff=3953 2022-03-26T17:40:02Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Race_infobox<br /> |racename=The Twice-Departed<br /> |leader= None<br /> |system=[[Razor's Rift]]<br /> |homeworld=Various<br /> |capital=Li'gon<br /> |allies=[[Belaul]]<br /> |enemies=Unknown}}<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed are a society of &quot;outcasts&quot;, mostly made up of Jin, though they are accepting and welcoming of nearly everyone willing to provide service for their community, and several people of many different races have joined them since their founding. However, they tend to be wary of outside interference from the sector at large, fearing that calling too much attention to themselves will disrupt their way of life, or that of their allies the Belaul.<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed were founded in 212 AE by Viraj Ne'hoti, a Jin man who was a former A'Khwa-Zhe - what are now known as Soulhunters in the Blood Ark - and pilot of the Li'gon, the ship the Twice-Departed now reside in. In the culmination of the Second War of the Ishvana, Ne'hoti knew that the Li'gon and its crew could either die with great honor with the rest of the fleet, or escape unnoticed, saving himself, his pregnant wife, and his fleet. Knowing that his ship had no chance in the battle and was merely a distraction to draw fire from the Ark, Ne'hoti chose to escape and crash land on the planet Paperweight, in flagrant disregard for usual Jin customs.<br /> <br /> At first life upon Paperweight was harsh, though the colony slowly acclimated to life in the tundra, owing their survival largely to the native Belaul, who chose to help and guide them after many great discussions in which they discovered a strange kinship.<br /> <br /> Preferring to be left alone for the most part, the Belaul consider the Twice-Departed their allies, though they remain a comfortable distance from them except for important discussions of planet-wide importance, and also to trade now and again at the shops set up outside the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> ==Culture==<br /> '''Priorities''' To most Jin, life is about preparing for the end of life. This is not the case with most of the Jin of the Li'gon. While the Twice-Departed do take death seriously and consider a good death a high priority, to most of the Twice-Departed, a good death is meaningless without a good life, and they make this their greatest goal. Helping each other and providing for others is considered a duty, and a selfishness and disregard for others is thought of as the worst quality someone could have.<br /> <br /> Though the Jin descended from the original Twice-Departed are generally far removed from the Jin culture of the rest of the sector, they are not incredibly different in temperament. They tend towards being thoughtful and philosophical, with a preference for minimalism and simplicity. Their differences lie in their willingness to be open and emotional with each other, and their lack of strict rules of decorum. The Jin of the Li'gon are much more of a warm people, displaying community values but also a live and let live philosophy. Many of the others who live in the Li'gon, not just the Jin, have similar personalities, though individuality is encouraged and celebrated, and their similarity is more of a cultural norm rather than something that is forced on anyone.<br /> <br /> '''Relationships''' Relationships with family and the community at large are generally quite important to the people of the Li'gon, though of course whether individuals choose to marry or have children is a personal decision that each person is expected to make for themselves. On the Li'gon, families look like whatever you want them to look like, without much judgment or concern from others as long as nobody is being hurt. The colony tends towards open-mindedness and acceptance in matters of sex, though it is not something that is often discussed in public, not because of a stigma but because the people tend to have their more personal conversations in private, with only those closest to them.<br /> <br /> '''How do they treat 'other's?''' Unlike the Jin of the Ark, the Twice-Departed do not consider old age, disability or disfigurement a burden or a reason to embrace premature death, but rather a chance to give back to the community by helping those who cannot help themselves. Often a person who is sick or infirm will choose themselves when they wish to die. Assisted suicide is not uncommon, and it is usually performed by the Ossuary, who considers it a sacred duty. It is uncommon for loved ones to choose to accompany their departed to the next left, mostly because many of the Jin of the Li'gon would consider this to be wasteful, though it is a custom that is respected if one chooses it.<br /> <br /> Those with visible disfigurements are not looked upon with scorn, in fact, it is almost the opposite for many of the Jin of the Li'gon - the deformities reflect a closeness to the mythological Fereshteh, who has much more sympathetic folklore among the Twice-Departed than the Jin of the Ark. While it is uncommon for most grown people of the Li'gon to actually believe that a deformity has anything to do with the person that is disfigured, the colonists still tend to regard such people with a quiet respect much more so than pity or revulsion.<br /> <br /> '''Entertainment''' Like the Jin of the Ark, they too love to participate in re-enactments of historical battles, scenes, and stories, though it is more for a love of storytelling and sharing than escaping their society's strict rules of decorum.<br /> <br /> '''Religion''' Many Jin still worship the death god called T'rath, though their practices of worship would be considered very unorthodox to many traditional Jin. Still others do not believe in T'rath at all, or find more meaning in the mythological Jin figure Fereshteh, or even some embrace Belaul spiritual figures instead. The Li'gon is a place of many different religions, and curiosity and philosophical discussion of one's viewpoints is encouraged, while fanaticism and fundamentalism is not. Many services in the temple involve readings from a myriad of different religions, and the congregation is encouraged to interpret them in whatever way brings them fulfillment.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Twice-Departed&diff=3952 2022-03-26T17:25:17Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Race_infobox<br /> |racename=The Twice-Departed<br /> |leader= None<br /> |system=[[Razor's Rift]]<br /> |homeworld=Various<br /> |capital=Li'gon<br /> |allies=[[Belaul]]<br /> |enemies=Unknown}}<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed are a society of &quot;outcasts&quot;, mostly made up of Jin, though they are accepting and welcoming of nearly everyone willing to provide service for their community, and several people of many different races have joined them since their founding. However, they tend to be wary of outside interference from the sector at large, fearing that calling too much attention to themselves will disrupt their way of life, or that of their allies the Belaul.<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed were founded in 212 AE by Viraj Ne'hoti, a Jin man who was a former A'Khwa-Zhe - what are now known as Soulhunters in the Blood Ark - and pilot of the Li'gon, the ship the Twice-Departed now reside in. In the culmination of the Second War of the Ishvana, Ne'hoti knew that the Li'gon and its crew could either die with great honor with the rest of the fleet, or escape unnoticed, saving himself, his pregnant wife, and his fleet. Knowing that his ship had no chance in the battle and was merely a distraction to draw fire from the Ark, Ne'hoti chose to escape and crash land on the planet Paperweight, in flagrant disregard for usual Jin customs.<br /> <br /> At first life upon Paperweight was harsh, though the colony slowly acclimated to life in the tundra, owing their survival largely to the native Belaul, who chose to help and guide them after many great discussions in which they discovered a strange kinship.<br /> <br /> Preferring to be left alone for the most part, the Belaul consider the Twice-Departed their allies, though they remain a comfortable distance from them except for important discussions of planet-wide importance, and also to trade now and again at the shops set up outside the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> ==Culture==<br /> '''Priorities''' To most Jin, life is about preparing for the end of life. This is not the case with most of the Jin of the Li'gon. While the Twice-Departed do take death seriously and consider a good death a high priority, to most of the Twice-Departed, a good death is meaningless without a good life, and they make this their greatest goal. Helping each other and providing for others is considered a duty, and a selfishness and disregard for others is thought of as the worst quality someone could have.<br /> <br /> Though the Jin descended from the original Twice-Departed are generally far removed from the Jin culture of the rest of the sector, they are not incredibly different in temperament. They tend towards being thoughtful and philosophical, with a preference for minimalism and simplicity. Their differences lie in their willingness to be open and emotional with each other, and their lack of strict rules of decorum. The Jin of the Li'gon are much more of a warm people, displaying community values but also a live and let live philosophy. Many of the others who live in the Li'gon, not just the Jin, have similar personalities, though individuality is encouraged and celebrated.<br /> <br /> '''Relationships''' Relationships and family are generally quite important to the people of the Li'gon, though every person is different. Their families look like whatever they want them to look like, without much judgment or concern from others, as long as nobody is being hurt.<br /> <br /> '''How do they treat 'other's?''' Unlike the Jin of the Ark, the Twice-Departed do not consider old age, disability or disfigurement a burden, but rather a chance to give back to the community by helping out those who cannot help themselves. Often the person who is sick or infirm will choose themselves when they wish to die, and assisted suicide is not uncommon, usually performed by the Ossuary, who considers it a sacred duty.<br /> <br /> '''Entertainment''' Like the Jin of the Ark, they too love to participate in re-enactments of historical battles, scenes, and stories, though it is more for a love of storytelling and sharing than escaping their society's strict rules of decorum.<br /> <br /> '''Religion''' Many Jin still worship the death god called T'rath, though their practices of worship would be considered very unorthodox to many traditional Jin. Still others do not believe in T'rath at all, or find more meaning in the mythological Jin figure Fereshteh, or even some embrace Belaul spiritual figures instead. The Li'gon is a place of many different religions, and curiosity and philosophical discussion of one's viewpoints is encouraged, while fanaticism and fundamentalism is not. Many services in the temple involve readings from a myriad of different religions, and the congregation is encouraged to interpret them in whatever way brings them fulfillment.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Twice-Departed&diff=3951 2022-03-26T17:19:21Z

<p>Soren: /* Culture */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Race_infobox<br /> |racename=The Twice-Departed<br /> |leader= None<br /> |system=[[Razor's Rift]]<br /> |homeworld=Various<br /> |capital=Li'gon<br /> |allies=[[Belaul]]<br /> |enemies=Unknown}}<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed are a society of &quot;outcasts&quot;, mostly made up of Jin, though they are accepting and welcoming of nearly everyone willing to provide service for their community, and several people of many different races have joined them since their founding. However, they tend to be wary of outside interference from the sector at large, fearing that calling too much attention to themselves will disrupt their way of life, or that of their allies the Belaul.<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed were founded in 212 AE by Viraj Ne'hoti, a Jin man who was a former A'Khwa-Zhe - what are now known as Soulhunters in the Blood Ark - and pilot of the Li'gon, the ship the Twice-Departed now reside in. In the culmination of the Second War of the Ishvana, Ne'hoti knew that the Li'gon and its crew could either die with great honor with the rest of the fleet, or escape unnoticed, saving himself, his pregnant wife, and his fleet. Knowing that his ship had no chance in the battle and was merely a distraction to draw fire from the Ark, Ne'hoti chose to escape and crash land on the planet Paperweight, in flagrant disregard for usual Jin customs.<br /> <br /> At first life upon Paperweight was harsh, though the colony slowly acclimated to life in the tundra, owing their survival largely to the native Belaul, who chose to help and guide them after many great discussions in which they discovered a strange kinship.<br /> <br /> Preferring to be left alone for the most part, the Belaul consider the Twice-Departed their allies, though they remain a comfortable distance from them except for important discussions of planet-wide importance, and also to trade now and again at the shops set up outside the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> ==Culture==<br /> '''Priorities''' To most Jin, life is about preparing for the end of life. This is not the case with most of the Jin of the Li'gon. While the Twice-Departed do take death seriously and consider a good death a high priority, to most of the Twice-Departed, a good death is meaningless without a good life, and they make this their greatest goal. Helping each other and providing for others is considered a duty, and selfishness and disregard for others is thought of as the worst quality someone could have.<br /> <br /> '''Relationships''' Relationships and family are generally quite important to the people of the Li'gon, though every person is different. Their families look like whatever they want them to look like, without much judgment or concern from others, as long as nobody is being hurt.<br /> <br /> '''How do they treat 'other's?''' Unlike the Jin of the Ark, the Twice-Departed do not consider old age, disability or disfigurement a burden, but rather a chance to give back to the community by helping out those who cannot help themselves. Often the person who is sick or infirm will choose themselves when they wish to die, and assisted suicide is not uncommon, usually performed by the Ossuary, who considers it a sacred duty.<br /> <br /> '''Entertainment''' Like the Jin of the Ark, they too love to participate in re-enactments of historical battles, scenes, and stories, though it is more for a love of storytelling and sharing than escaping their society's strict rules of decorum.<br /> <br /> '''Religion''' Many Jin still worship the death god called T'rath, though their practices of worship would be considered very unorthodox to many traditional Jin. Still others do not believe in T'rath at all, or find more meaning in the mythological Jin figure Fereshteh, or even some embrace Belaul spiritual figures instead. The Li'gon is a place of many different religions, and curiosity and philosophical discussion of one's viewpoints is encouraged, while fanaticism and fundamentalism is not. Many services in the temple involve readings from a myriad of different religions, and the congregation is encouraged to interpret them in whatever way brings them fulfillment.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Twice-Departed&diff=3950 2022-03-23T16:44:20Z

<p>Soren: Created page with &quot;{{Race_infobox |racename=The Twice-Departed |leader= None |system=Razor&#039;s Rift |homeworld=Various |capital=Li&#039;gon |allies=Belaul |enemies=Unknown}} The Twice-Departed...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Race_infobox<br /> |racename=The Twice-Departed<br /> |leader= None<br /> |system=[[Razor's Rift]]<br /> |homeworld=Various<br /> |capital=Li'gon<br /> |allies=[[Belaul]]<br /> |enemies=Unknown}}<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed are a society of &quot;outcasts&quot;, mostly made up of Jin, though they are accepting and welcoming of nearly everyone willing to provide service for their community, and several people of many different races have joined them since their founding. However, they tend to be wary of outside interference from the sector at large, fearing that calling too much attention to themselves will disrupt their way of life, or that of their allies the Belaul.<br /> <br /> The Twice-Departed were founded in 212 AE by Viraj Ne'hoti, a Jin man who was a former A'Khwa-Zhe - what are now known as Soulhunters in the Blood Ark - and pilot of the Li'gon, the ship the Twice-Departed now reside in. In the culmination of the Second War of the Ishvana, Ne'hoti knew that the Li'gon and its crew could either die with great honor with the rest of the fleet, or escape unnoticed, saving himself, his pregnant wife, and his fleet. Knowing that his ship had no chance in the battle and was merely a distraction to draw fire from the Ark, Ne'hoti chose to escape and crash land on the planet Paperweight, in flagrant disregard for usual Jin customs.<br /> <br /> At first life upon Paperweight was harsh, though the colony slowly acclimated to life in the tundra, owing their survival largely to the native Belaul, who chose to help and guide them after many great discussions in which they discovered a strange kinship.<br /> <br /> Preferring to be left alone for the most part, the Belaul consider the Twice-Departed their allies, though they remain a comfortable distance from them except for important discussions of planet-wide importance, and also to trade now and again at the shops set up outside the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> ==Culture==<br /> '''Priorities''' To most Jin, life is about preparing for the end of life. This is not the case with most of the Jin of the Li'gon. While the Twice-Departed do take death seriously and consider a good death a high priority, to most of the Twice-Departed, a good death is meaningless without a good life, and they make this their greatest goal. Helping each other and providing for others is considered a duty, and selfishness and disregard for others is thought of as the worst quality someone could have.<br /> <br /> Relationships Relationships and family are generally quite important to the people of the Li'gon, though every person is different. Their families look like whatever they want them to look like, without much judgment or concern from others, as long as nobody is being hurt.<br /> <br /> '''How do they treat 'other's?''' Unlike the Jin of the Ark, the Twice-Departed do not consider old age, disability or disfigurement a burden, but rather a chance to give back to the community by helping out those who cannot help themselves. Often the person who is sick or infirm will choose themselves when they wish to die, and assisted suicide is not uncommon, usually performed by the Ossuary, who considers it a sacred duty.<br /> <br /> '''Entertainment''' Like the Jin of the Ark, they too love to participate in re-enactments of historical battles, scenes, and stories, though it is more for a love of storytelling and sharing than escaping their society's strict rules of decorum.<br /> <br /> '''Religion''' Many Jin still worship the death god called T'rath, though their practices of worship would be considered very unorthodox to many traditional Jin. Still others do not believe in T'rath at all, or find more meaning in the mythological Jin figure Fereshteh, or even some embrace Belaul spiritual figures instead. The Li'gon is a place of many different religions, and curiosity and philosophical discussion of one's viewpoints is encouraged, while fanaticism and fundamentalism is not. Many services in the temple involve readings from a myriad of different religions, and the congregation is encouraged to interpret them in whatever way brings them fulfillment.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Ta%27anrou&diff=3949 2022-03-23T15:53:40Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>A large creature native to Paperweight, something of a combination of a moose-elk-caribou.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Ta%27anrou&diff=3948 2022-03-23T15:53:03Z

<p>Soren: Created page with &quot;A large creature native to Paperweight, something of a combination of a moose-elk-caribou.&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>A large creature native to Paperweight, something of a combination of a moose-elk-caribou.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Crystalline_stoat&diff=3945 2022-03-06T16:16:02Z

<p>Soren: Created page with &quot;A creature native to Paperweight. Category:Paperweight&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>A creature native to Paperweight.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Ulven&diff=3944 2022-03-06T16:15:11Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>A large vulpine like creature that is native to Paperweight.<br /> <br /> The Jin people refer it to as an Ulven, while the Belaul use the word Waulb'in. Alpha female Ulven get called the pet name of 'Leloo' by all races.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=B%27goru&diff=3943 2022-03-06T16:15:00Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>A large ursine creature that is native to Paperweight. Both the Jin and Belaul on Paperweight use the Belaul name for it.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Ulven&diff=3942 2022-03-06T16:14:17Z

<p>Soren: Created page with &quot;A large vulpine like creature that is native to Paperweight. The Jin people refer it to as an Ulven, while the Belaul use the word Waulb&#039;in. Alpha female Ulven get called the...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>A large vulpine like creature that is native to Paperweight.<br /> <br /> The Jin people refer it to as an Ulven, while the Belaul use the word Waulb'in. Alpha female Ulven get called the pet name of 'Leloo' by all races.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=B%27goru&diff=3941 2022-03-06T16:13:06Z

<p>Soren: Created page with &quot;A large ursine creature that is native to Paperweight. Category:Paperweight&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>A large ursine creature that is native to Paperweight.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Li%27gon&diff=3940 2022-03-04T15:04:24Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>The Li'gon is the ship that the Twice-Departed crash landed on Paperweight in.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Li%27gon&diff=3939 2022-03-04T15:03:41Z

<p>Soren: Created page with &quot;The Li&#039;gon is the ship that the Twice-Departed crash landed on Paperweight in.&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>The Li'gon is the ship that the Twice-Departed crash landed on Paperweight in.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Belfir&diff=3938 2022-03-04T15:00:07Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>The belfir tree is a hardy conifer native to [[Paperweight]], which resists the arctic conditions of their native climate by producing and storing an antifreeze resin in its thick bark and bushy branches of needle-thin leaves. As belfirs can live and grow for centuries given adequate resources, their widening canopies tend to make the forest floor even colder as they block out the light, making each belfir forest a monoculture, with only the hardiest plants able to survive in their shadow. <br /> <br /> The [[Belaul]]s make their homes in the tallest belfirs, where they weave communal roosts out of wood to catch the light of both [[Paperweight]]s twin suns and find shelter from the harsh weather. Belwood cut from younger trees is used widely for construction and decoration, admired for its strength and resistance to the cold. It has a sloping grain, and a dull grey-brown coloration.<br /> <br /> Belfir resin is concentrated in it soft heartwood and its needle-shaped leaves, and is used by locals to fuel fires when away from the nest, to reduce the buildup of ice and snow, and even to treat and dye fabric, with the resulting pale [[belfiric]] yellow being a commonly used color on [[Paperweight]].<br /> <br /> [[Category:Plants]]<br /> [[Category:Belauls]]<br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Cinyrberries&diff=3937 2022-03-04T15:00:01Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>Cinyrberries are tiny burgundy colored berries that grow inside woody cones on the [[cinyr]] tree. They have a sharp, tart flavor, and are a popular seasonal treat on [[Paperweight]]. Aged cinyrberries are used to make [[cinyrian]] dye.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Food and Beverage]]<br /> [[Category:Belauls]]<br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Auradi&diff=3936 2022-03-04T14:59:52Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>The auradi bush is a resilient, low-growing plant native to [[Paperweight]] with pointed, waxy leaves and a tangling network of rigid branches that provides more structural support against damage sustained from wind, snow and browsing animals. It grows scentless umbels of papery cerulean flowers around grain-sized seeds, and when the seeds are fully grown and ready to scatter, it breaks apart to be blown far and wide across the tundra. <br /> <br /> Auradi seeds can be milled to create a very delicately-flavored flour, while the papery petals can be used to make [[auradine]] powder, a natural flavoring and dye.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Pinniluna&diff=3935 2022-03-04T14:59:36Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>Native to [[Paperweight]], the pinniluna is a tusked semi-aquatic mammal who hunts fish in arctic lakes and seas, using its flippers and tail to achieve incredible speeds. Despite its underwater alacrity, it is poorly adapted for movement over land, leaving it more or less helpless to terrestrial hunters. As a result, the pinniluna gather in large family groups, huddling together for warmth in inclement weather or sunning themselves while keeping watch for danger, allowing them to make a quick escape to the water if threatened.<br /> <br /> Locals have taken to patrolling pinniluna territories to protect them from poachers and overhunting, because while support has grown for reputable [[belaul]] farriers, their pelts and ivory can still fetch a considerable price from less scrupulous merchants.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Creatures]]<br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Frost_salamander&diff=3934 2022-03-04T14:59:30Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>Native to the caverns and snowfields of [[Paperweight]], the frost salamander is an amphibian that is surprisingly resistant to the cold weather conditions of its home, notably untroubled by freezing conditions even at a very young age. Despite being small enough to fit in the palm of the hand when first hatched, these little blue-white creatures grow constantly throughout their lives, with some truly ancient salamanders able to rival taraks for size.<br /> <br /> Though the frost salamanders prefer to nest in their caves, their pale skin tones allow them to ambush prey above ground quite effectively, inspiring some chilling cautionary tales to keep [[belaul]] hunters wary.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:creatures]]<br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Hocavi&diff=3933 2022-03-04T14:59:24Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>A territorial predator of the ice sheets that frost the surface of [[Paperweight]]'s oceans, the hocavi is an enormously fat creature with four large, clawed flippers, tough and coarse gray skin, and a powerful horn of twisted ivory which it uses to puncture the ice in ambush or to surface for air. When threatened, they grunt loudly to challenge the offending creature, aggressively fighting for survival and for territory.<br /> <br /> [[Belaul]] hunters extract oil from their blubber to light fires or to polish their weapons and armor, and use the remaining fat to prepare [[hoctucc]], a staple food for anyone likely to be caught out in the snowfields for long. <br /> <br /> [[Category:Creatures]]<br /> [[Category:Belauls]]<br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Hoctucc&diff=3932 2022-03-04T14:59:18Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>Used by [[belaul]] hunters as a long-lived source of fat and protein, hoctucc is prepared after a length of hocavi fat has been at least partially drained of oil. The soft white fat is scored and salted while still remaining attached to the hide, sometimes stuffed with herbs, berries or sauces, and either kept solid at easily-accessible freezing temperatures. <br /> <br /> Other styles advance that traditional method of preparation, including rolling the fat in flour and crisping the sides, pressing it down into more easily-storable patties, or being laid out on a hot stone skin-side down and fried until the fat softens, and then using the wet fat as a rich base for a stew or soup.<br /> <br /> Other varieties of hoctucc exist in [[belaul]] culture, such as [[pinniluna|pinnitucc]]. [[Zhubeast|Zhutucc]] has made an appearance amongst the [[Twice Departed]], though the trend has not caught on across the wider sector.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Food and Beverage]]<br /> [[Category:Belauls]]<br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Fledgevine&diff=3931 2022-03-04T14:59:13Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>An epiphytic plant native to [[Paperweight]] that grows in the branches of its boreal forests. Fledgevine grows in long, fibrous tendrils like ivy, weaves itself through the foliage of other trees to protect itself from the weather. Though it us used by the [[belaul]]s for centuries as a source of twine and food, if left uncontrolled, it can become something of a pest.<br /> <br /> Clusters of spherical [[aulnuts]] grow along the oldest parts of a mature plant, each one framed by sprays of sharp, sturdy leaves. As each nut becomes fully grown, it breaks off of the plant and falls to the forest floor to be scavenged by herbivores who eat the nut and leave the bitter seed to sprout. <br /> <br /> [[category:plants]]<br /> [[category:belauls]]<br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Aulnuts&diff=3930 2022-03-04T14:59:07Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>Aulnuts are round, coarse-shelled nuts that grow from the epiphytic [[fledgevine]]. Once shelled, the foot of the seed is visible as a smooth, dark nib that resembles a beak, giving the nut the spurious appearance of an aul's head, perhaps inspiring the [[Twice Departed]] Jin who named them. <br /> <br /> Though it has a bitter flavor at first, the taste sweetens to some degree as the nut is chewed, and cooking can further reduce its astringency. Overall the taste is earthy with a hint of vanilla. <br /> <br /> When powdered aulnuts are steeped in water and strained, the resulting liquid is a fair substitute for dairy milk, which is at a premium on Paperweight, and can be cultured to form [[kwefyr]], a yogurt-like drink. <br /> <br /> [[Category:food and Beverage]]<br /> [[Category:plants]]<br /> [[category:belauls]]<br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Arlen_bloom&diff=3929 2022-03-04T14:59:00Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>A pale dusky green lichen native to [[Paperweight]] that grows as groundcover on scree and the sides of any stones that are not completely covered by snowfall. <br /> <br /> Growing as a soft, velvety carpet in its juvenile stage, the arlen bloom expands laterally at a slow rate, creeping across whatever landscape it can with the limited sources of nutrition and sunlight it has available. When it is ready to go to spore, the lichen grows thin, four-lobed structures that resemble flowers, which are typically crisp and fragile in the cold climate. When they reach full maturity, it releases its spores with a faint puff mechanical motion, marking each of their 'flowers' with a splotch of deep purple. <br /> <br /> [[Category:Plants]]<br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Nivlen_spears&diff=3928 2022-03-04T14:58:54Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>A modern example of [[Paperweight]]'s mycological life, nivlen spears are long-lived, black fungal structures that start life as fibrous webs of hyphae that slowly burrow into permafrost soil, merely eking out subsistence until nutrients from decaying plant or animal matter seep down into the soil. <br /> <br /> Storing excess energy in oily hexagonal tubules, a patch of nivlen fungus will slowly push up the tall spear structures for which it is named, passing through snowfall with slow and steady growth. Eventually, the spear will extend above the surface of the snow, draped with long, vestigial tendrils that resemble leaves, which are typically poisonous. <br /> <br /> Once it reaches maturity, the spear diverts its energy into forming exactly six spherical nodes within the tip of its largest tubule, packing each of them full of grainy spores and nutrients before splitting apart to dangle the six new [[nivlen berries]] out for scavengers to ingest, digest and excrete onto distant tundra or snowbanks. <br /> <br /> [[category:plants]]<br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Nivlen_berries&diff=3927 2022-03-04T14:58:47Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>Though only six nivlen berries grow from a single [[nivlen spears|nivlen spear]], the fungal colonies are wide-spread enough that they are not uncommon sights for [[Paperweight]] herbalists, who collect the bright orange berries for their sweet flavor and the ameliorating effect they are reputed to have on headaches and stomachaches. <br /> <br /> The berries themselves are full of a sickly-sweet oil and a gooey filling of sandy spores, and while they can be enjoyed as a snack on their own, they are also used in [[belaul]] cooking as a somewhat expensive seasoning.<br /> <br /> [[category:Plants]]<br /> [[Category:Food and Beverage]]<br /> [[category:Belaul]]<br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Winter_lapine&diff=3926 2022-03-04T14:58:14Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>Native to [[Paperweight]], the winter lapine is a large herbivorous mammal with long-haired fur suited to a life on the snowfields, its colors ranging from pure white to dove grey. Despite its chubby rolls of loose fur and extra fat and a notable lack of horns, it still resembles the [[Selubir]] [[horned lapine]] for which it has been named, conforming to a similar body plan featuring powerful hind legs.<br /> <br /> In the past, [[belaul]]s would release dyed winter lapines into the forest so that trackers could test themselves by hunting them, but in the modern age, less cruel versions of the practice are preferred. <br /> <br /> [[Category:creatures]]<br /> [[Category:belauls]]<br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Cinyr&diff=3925 2022-03-04T14:58:06Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>The cinyr tree is a dwarf conifer native to [[Paperweight]], growing in groves wherever they can find some shelter from the wind, typically growing straight up until they encounter wind resistance and begin to bend. In the lead-up to the brief and chilly summers of their native climate, cinyrs grow woody cones on their upper branches. Once mature, these cones pop open, scattering tiny burgundy-colored [[cinyrberries]] far and wide. <br /> <br /> Though cinyr wood doesn't grow as thick as other conifers, it is harder than other trees on [[Paperweight]], with a pale brown coloration. [[Cinyrian]] dye is made from wood ash, dried old berries and snowmelt, and is produced seasonally by the native [[belaul]]s. <br /> <br /> [[Category:Plants]]<br /> [[Category:Belauls]]<br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Aes-Uulvi_Dao&diff=3924 2022-03-04T14:57:54Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>The Aes-Uulvi Dao is the name for the aurora visible on the planet Paperweight in Razor's Rift. Essentially, it means &quot;Dance of the Star Uulvi&quot; with the Uulvi being a lupine-like creature native to Paperweight. The story around the aurora was told to the Jin who landed in Paperweight by the native Belaul, though in the Belaul language it is known as Sk'dauldu-Sh'waulb'eya. <br /> <br /> It is also known as &quot;The Aes-Uulvi&quot; or &quot;The Aes-Uulvi Lights&quot;. Both the Jin and the Belaul have many folktales and stories surrounding the lights, and there is a special viewing station set up outside the Li'gon to view them.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Lake_Ulula&diff=3923 2022-03-04T14:57:45Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>Lake Ulula is the name for the large frozen lake located near the Jin settlement of the Li'gon.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=A%27Khwa-Zhe&diff=3922 2022-03-04T14:57:35Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>A'Khwa-Zhe, or &quot;The Knights of the Shroud&quot;, is the oldest name for what are now known as the Soulhunters on the Blood Ark. The people of the Li'gon still use the old name.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Paperweight&diff=3921 2022-03-04T14:57:07Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>Paperweight is a planet in the Razor's Rift system, home to the native Belaul and the settlement of outcasts known as the Twice-Departed.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paperweight]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Category:Paperweight&diff=3920 2022-03-04T14:56:22Z

<p>Soren: Created page with &quot;This is going to include everything about Paperweight.&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>This is going to include everything about Paperweight.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Paperweight&diff=3919 2022-03-04T14:53:46Z

<p>Soren: Created page with &quot;Paperweight is a planet in the Razor&#039;s Rift system, home to the native Belaul and the settlement of outcasts known as the Twice-Departed.&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>Paperweight is a planet in the Razor's Rift system, home to the native Belaul and the settlement of outcasts known as the Twice-Departed.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=A%27Khwa-Zhe&diff=3918 2022-03-04T14:52:53Z

<p>Soren: Created page with &quot;A&#039;Khwa-Zhe, or &quot;The Knights of the Shroud&quot;, is the oldest name for what are now known as the Soulhunters on the Blood Ark. The people of the Li&#039;gon still use the old name.&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>A'Khwa-Zhe, or &quot;The Knights of the Shroud&quot;, is the oldest name for what are now known as the Soulhunters on the Blood Ark. The people of the Li'gon still use the old name.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Lake_Ulula&diff=3917 2022-03-04T14:51:44Z

<p>Soren: Created page with &quot;Lake Ulula is the name for the large frozen lake located near the Jin settlement of the Li&#039;gon.&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>Lake Ulula is the name for the large frozen lake located near the Jin settlement of the Li'gon.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Aes-Uulvi_Dao&diff=3916 2022-03-04T14:50:08Z

<p>Soren: Created page with &quot;The Aes-Uulvi Dao is the name for the aurora visible on the planet Paperweight in Razor&#039;s Rift. Essentially, it means &quot;Dance of the Star Uulvi&quot; with the Uulvi being a lupine-l...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>The Aes-Uulvi Dao is the name for the aurora visible on the planet Paperweight in Razor's Rift. Essentially, it means &quot;Dance of the Star Uulvi&quot; with the Uulvi being a lupine-like creature native to Paperweight. The story around the aurora was told to the Jin who landed in Paperweight by the native Belaul, though in the Belaul language it is known as Sk'dauldu-Sh'waulb'eya. <br /> <br /> It is also known as &quot;The Aes-Uulvi&quot; or &quot;The Aes-Uulvi Lights&quot;. Both the Jin and the Belaul have many folktales and stories surrounding the lights, and there is a special viewing station set up outside the Li'gon to view them.</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Mistbeam&diff=3795 2021-12-06T18:57:27Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>The '''mistbeam tree''' is a swift-growing, almost aggressively alive species that was perfected by Decheeran arboriculturists in the year 630 A.E. after several centuries of development and selective breeding. The qualities of the tree make it perfect for most works of biological architecture that the Decheeran race are known for. A young mistbeam tree has an easily trained, almost vining nature, which in maturity thickens and settles to solid hardwood. Its roots are capable of pulling moisture out of the air just as easily as the ground, and its bark rarely exceeds three centimeters total thickness, even in its most mature state. There are several subspecies of the mistbeam tree, river mistbeam and red mistbeam wood being among the most commonly used in &quot;biotecture&quot; projects. The mistbeam species has become so ubiquitous, in fact, that in some places in Atria it is reaching an invasive status, a topic of great concern to Decheeran conservationists.<br /> <br /> Used as both a living and growing material in biotecture creations of all sizes and scopes, and as a more traditional hardwood, mistbeam is a versatile resource used extensively in furnishing, landscaping, building and more.<br /> <br /> The [[cadu]], a type of traditional Decheeran body adornment designed to be worn in the branches, is made exclusively from mistbeam.<br /> <br /> [[category:Decheerans]]<br /> [[category:plants]]<br /> [[category:materials]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Suahagan&diff=3761 2021-11-06T19:19:38Z

<p>Soren: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Suahagan''' are thin, gray-skinned humanoids with small ears, milky eyes, and mouths full of lamprey-like teeth. They are said to use floodwaters to move stealthily, snatching up people to feed on, commonly characterized as tearing prey into long strips which the Suahagan can chew with its strange mouth. Though Suahagan abound in Krellian folklore, the most well-known story is the Sorrow of Suaha, inspiring fear of any isolated [[Elgan]]. After Corwin's Flood, these fears eased as the risk of becoming isolated in a flood was reduced, but their tradition survives today to scare children that wander in the swamps.<br /> <br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;i&gt;The Sorrow of Suaha<br /> as told by Afesotinuilar Matari<br /> -------------------<br /> <br /> Long ago, the Dagan Tribe lived in Locorin Swamp. Chief Torom had died suddenly, leaving the village divided over which of her two sons would be the best leader to take her place. Being a superstitious people, they looked for an omen and found it Aygar's wife Suaha was found to be pregnant with twins, while Kayam's orchard was stripped bare by malaca.<br /> <br /> The floods came earlier than expected, catching many of the villagers out in the swamps. Kayam used his coracle to bring stranded folk to the storehouse one by one, but to Suaha's great sorrow, Aygar was nowhere to be found.<br /> <br /> Though Suaha was married to Kayam in accordance with tradition, hatred for his brother was rooted firmly in his heart. One night, he poisoned her with herbs, wishing that his brother's children would die along with him. After an early labor, Suahas son and daughter were grey and silent; stillborn. Being well-pleased, Kayam tossed them into the floodwaters, and using his coracle, spirited Suaha to her own half-flooded home.<br /> <br /> When they reached her flooded home, Suaha wept for the children she wished she had been able to meet. In her anger, she shoved Kayam into the floodwaters, praying that her children would feast on the family that had betrayed them. To her surprise, the waters became violent, turning red with blood as Kayam was torn to shreds beneath the gray surface of the floodwater.<br /> <br /> Two figures emerged once the ripples faded, with gray skin, milky eyes, and long limbs that moved with great dexterity in the swamp. Their mouths were disjointed and askew, suited only for tearing flesh, but still they spoke to her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mama,&quot; they said, eyes streaming with tears, &quot;We were lost and afraid. We never want to be alone again.&quot;<br /> <br /> Suaha led her monstrous children into the upper floors of her drowned home. She sang them lullabies. scratched behind their ears, and loved them even as she grew weaker by the day.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mama,&quot; they said, noticing how frail she was becoming, &quot;You look so hungry. We will find you some food.&quot;<br /> With that, the two children disappeared into the night.<br /> <br /> In the morning, they had returned, stained red and carrying a bloody haunch. At the edge of starvation, Suaha was left with little choice than to eat the raw meat. They curled up in their mother's lap again, joining her in childish verses and stories of better days.<br /> <br /> While they were out hunting the next day, Suaha returned to the village to tell her story.<br /> <br /> She found a nightmare.<br /> <br /> People were torn to pieces, and in their entrails was writ a terrible tale of terror and cruelty. Each corpse was trailed by two bloody pairs of footprints, and as she walked past them, hunger pangs began to gnaw at her once again.<br /> <br /> Following the sounds of weeping, her children found her there, gnawing on a bloody femur.<br /> &quot;Do not cry, Mama. We will never be alone again.&quot;&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Elgan]]<br /> [[Category:Culture]]</div>

Soren https://wiki.starmourn.com/index.php?title=Suahagan&diff=3760 2021-11-06T19:19:02Z

<p>Soren: Created page with &quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Suahagan&#039;&#039;&#039; are thin, gray-skinned humanoids with small ears, milky eyes, and mouths full of lamprey-like teeth. They are said to use floodwaters to move stealthily, snatch...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>'''Suahagan''' are thin, gray-skinned humanoids with small ears, milky eyes, and mouths full of lamprey-like teeth. They are said to use floodwaters to move stealthily, snatching up people to feed on, commonly characterized as tearing prey into long strips which the Suahagan can chew with its strange mouth. Though Suahagan abound in Krellian folklore, the most well-known story is the Sorrow of Suaha, inspiring fear of any isolated [[Elgan]]. After Corwin's Flood, these fears eased as the risk of becoming isolated in a flood was reduced, but their tradition survives today to scare children that wander in the swamps.<br /> <br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;i&gt;The Sorrow of Suaha<br /> as told by Afesotinuilar Matari<br /> -------------------<br /> <br /> Long ago, the Dagan Tribe lived in Locorin Swamp. Chief Torom had died suddenly, leaving the village divided over which of her two sons would be the best leader to take her place. Being a superstitious people, they looked for an omen and found it Aygar's wife Suaha was found to be pregnant with twins, while Kayam's orchard was stripped bare by malaca.<br /> <br /> The floods came earlier than expected, catching many of the villagers out in the swamps. Kayam used his coracle to bring stranded folk to the storehouse one by one, but to Suaha's great sorrow, Aygar was nowhere to be found.<br /> <br /> Though Suaha was married to Kayam in accordance with tradition, hatred for his brother was rooted firmly in his heart. One night, he poisoned her with herbs, wishing that his brother's children would die along with him. After an early labor, Suahas son and daughter were grey and silent; stillborn. Being well-pleased, Kayam tossed them into the floodwaters, and using his coracle, spirited Suaha to her own half-flooded home.<br /> <br /> When they reached her flooded home, Suaha wept for the children she wished she had been able to meet. In her anger, she shoved Kayam into the floodwaters, praying that her children would feast on the family that had betrayed them. To her surprise, the waters became violent, turning red with blood as Kayam was torn to shreds beneath the gray surface of the floodwater.<br /> <br /> Two figures emerged once the ripples faded, with gray skin, milky eyes, and long limbs that moved with great dexterity in the swamp. Their mouths were disjointed and askew, suited only for tearing flesh, but still they spoke to her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mama,&quot; they said, eyes streaming with tears, &quot;We were lost and afraid. We never want to be alone again.&quot;<br /> <br /> Suaha led her monstrous children into the upper floors of her drowned home. She sang them lullabies. scratched behind their ears, and loved them even as she grew weaker by the day.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mama,&quot; they said, noticing how frail she was becoming, &quot;You look so hungry. We will find you some food.&quot;<br /> With that, the two children disappeared into the night.<br /> <br /> In the morning, they had returned, stained red and carrying a bloody haunch. At the edge of starvation, Suaha was left with little choice than to eat the raw meat. They curled up in their mother's lap again, joining her in childish verses and stories of better days.<br /> <br /> While they were out hunting the next day, Suaha returned to the village to tell her story.<br /> <br /> She found a nightmare.<br /> <br /> People were torn to pieces, and in their entrails was writ a terrible tale of terror and cruelty. Each corpse was trailed by two bloody pairs of footprints, and as she walked past them, hunger pangs began to gnaw at her once again.<br /> <br /> Following the sounds of weeping, her children found her there, gnawing on a bloody femur.<br /> &quot;Do not cry, Mama. We will never be alone again.&quot;&lt;/blockquote&gt;</div>

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