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| Samuikion | Jan 13 2012, 05:08 AM Post #1 |
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The Commonwealth of Aquila Posted Image History The Commonwealth was founded as a collection of Avarian clans seeking trade and military alliance. Tensions existed during the early years of the Commonwealth, due to the shaky relationships that existed between Avarian clans. But, through conquest and treaties, most of the clans came under the fold of the Commonwealth. Cities and towns were established overtime, allowing the Avarians to settle down and study the arts, instead of focusing on the nomadic lifestyles that they once had. As the years passed, Commonwealth druids discovered the spiritual world. They made contact with spirits, sharing a mutual relationship in intellectual studies. The Avarians eventually created contracts with the spirits; the use of these contracts eventually spread across the Commonwealth. It became a rite of passage for young Avarians to form a contract with a spirit, whose powers he or she will be able to utilize in everyday life. With these powers, an organization known as the Order was created to focus on the study and use of magics related to the spirits. Edited by Samuikion, Jan 15 2012, 05:16 AM.
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| Samuikion | Jan 15 2012, 05:16 AM Post #2 |
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Biology The Avarians are the dominant people of the Aquilan Commonwealth. A species of winged humanoids, the Avarian is generally shorter than the average human, at about 1.6 meters. Their wingspan varied among the clans, though all healthy Avarians were capable of flight. Due to their ability to fly, Avarians have a light physical build, due to the weaker bone density that is necessary to reduce body weight. Because of their weaker physical builds, Avarians focused slightly more on the techniques of magic than with weapons and martial arts. However, despite their weaker builds, the Avarians do not consider themselves to be physically inferior to other peoples. Because they spend much of their time at high altitudes, Avarians have strong lungs, allowing them to last for long periods of time at very high altitudes. Despite this, Avarian wings limit their ability to swim. Edited by Samuikion, Jan 15 2012, 05:20 AM.
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| Samuikion | Jan 15 2012, 05:16 AM Post #3 |
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Government The Commonwealth government consists of a Council. Councilmen were usually the most respected men of each of the 12 Avarian clans. The leader of the council, referred to as the Chairman, acts as the mediator in discussions. The Chairman acts as the figurehead of the Commonwealth, though he lacks any governmental power. The council operates as the executive and legislative power while judicial powers are given to the courts of law. The Order Posted Image A society founded by the original Avarian sages, the Order's mission is to study the spiritual world and act as the gateway for interaction between the Avarians and the spiritual realm. Its members form contracts with more spirits than any other people in the Commonwealth. Members of the Order also form the backbone of the Commonwealth armed forces' magic section, working in conjunction with Commonwealth soldiers to maximize their efficiency in battle. Edited by Samuikion, Jan 15 2012, 05:20 AM.
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| Samuikion | Jan 15 2012, 05:17 AM Post #4 |
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Military Posted Image Although their physical strength is weaker than the average human, Avarians relied strongly on the use of steel as their weapons. Their armament varied by soldier and legion, though the majority of Avarian armies function by employing different specialized combat groups in tandem to defeat their enemies. The Avarian military forces are based around the country in order to quickly respond to invasion threats. The most prestigious military unit, the Sentinels, guard the Aquilan capital city, Cloudhelm. The Sentinels wore the heaviest armor in the military forces. Although their nimbleness is not as notable as those of their lesser armored brethren, a Sentinel could soak up far more damage while causing chaos in battle. Sentinels rarely enter battle outside the capital, unless ordered to do so by their captain. Magic Posted Image Centered around the use of contracts with spirits, it is impossible for two Avarians to share a contract with the same spirit. However, there are literally trillions of spirits in the spiritual realm, each capable of granting its contract holder a single power. Many Avarians go about their lives with one or two contracts. Only members or former members of the Order form more contracts for their line of work. The reason for the disparity in contracts is due to the need to renew contracts over time. If a spirit feels that its contract is lacking any attention, it can break the contract and become open to form a new contract with a different Avarian. This form of magic is a guarded secret to the Avarians. Edited by Samuikion, Jan 15 2012, 05:30 AM.
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| Samuikion | Jan 15 2012, 05:17 AM Post #5 |
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Geography Posted Image The Aquila Mountains dominate the landscape in the Commonwealth. Although travel is difficult for land-bound peoples, the Avarians had no difficulties in establishing infrastructure in the rugged terrain. Cities were often built on the mountain peaks of the smaller mountains, helping to guide travelers at night. The capital, Cloudhelm, is a multistory stone city built during the early years of the Aquila Commonwealth. It is the most fortified location in the Commonwealth, mainly due to the environment's influence. Edited by Samuikion, Jan 15 2012, 05:33 AM.
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