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Illandrea
Illandrea rests above or below water at the center of the largest land body of the central isles. It is made of a mix of stone and sea materials (such as shell and coral), and a glass material similar to the tanks of a pavesi. Lighting sources are mostly bio luminescent materials in glass vessels, and artistically constructed channels with bio luminescent algae coating the walls (found both within and on the outer surfaces of the city). Much of the city is in ruins, with the citizens refurbishing and working around these ruins as opposed to destroying and creating whole new structures. The top most platform (a large circle that fits perfectly at the center of the island) was once, and is still used as a bazaar boasting a colorful variety of wares for curious travelers.
Ancient Illandrea
Illandrea was a technological marvel of ancient Kotiin; this city served as a sort of centralized hub to the otherwise decentralized civilization of the time. Though they weren’t the official “ruling power” in the world at the time, it certainly had a certain amount of influence over the running, regulating, and monitoring of the ancient world. The great city boasted a sophisticated hydraulic system that not only could control water levels in certain structures (to allow access to the less aquatic species and sub-species of Kotiin), but raise and lower the city itself above or below the sea’s surface. This system was visible at the very core of the otherwise hollow “stem” of Illandrea, and was sometimes referred to in reports as a great serpent or dragon by those who didn’t quite understand what they were seeing.
Though this system was certainly a sight to behold at the time, Illandrea’s main attraction was its bustling and rich trade culture. The whole city was dedicated to creating and trading of goods: jewelry, fabrics, food, clothing, even information was a good that could be meticulously crafted and bartered for and traded away. The most impoverished of Kotiin’s citizens could make a comfortable living in the city until they could manage to strike a fortune.
But who ensured the growth and maintenance of this city? A rather worldly council consisting of one representative from each major city and/or island of the time. Of this council, one member was the established “face” that would act as a tiebreaker, and meet with tribal leaders and rulers when it was necessary for ensuring proper, fair regulating of Kotiin.
Unfortunately, when the goddesses went into hibernation and created the barrier to separate the Pakkeli and Pakaasu, so too did the lively city of Illandrea fall silent. The harsh sea waters deteriorated the systems that were once seen as untouchable, and eventually it collapsed back into the waters where it rested forgotten on the seafloor for centuries.
Current Illandrea
The only citizens of Illandrea that remain are the pavesi and mervesi that fell asleep there. Since their awakening, it has taken some time, but some of the mervesi and pavesi that once called this city home have managed to repair the systems to raise it above the sea’s surface once more and bring it back into the public eye.
Though some have vague memories of the powerful, centralized structure Illandrea used to be and wish to restore it to this state, others simply wish to restore their shops and find their new rightful place in the modern world, taking a much more easy and relaxed approach to city life in Illandrea.
The council has been greatly reduced in size, as trying to establish the same level of regulation and control over Kotiin is highly unnecessary in modern day. The counsel is now focused on the health of Illandrea itself, with positions reflecting their monitoring over specific functions of the city (such as trade, restoration projects, housing, etc). This council now consists of 4 Pavesi (including the acting face of the council), 1 Pakkeli, and 2 Pakaasu (one from Kulluaari). Three of the Pavesi members were holdovers from the council pre-hibernation, with the 4th being one of those who’d woken earlier and had a chance to explore some of the modern world.
Trivia things~
Illandrea rests above or below water at the center of the largest land body of the central isles. It is made of a mix of stone and sea materials (such as shell and coral), and a glass material similar to the tanks of a pavesi. Lighting sources are mostly bio luminescent materials in glass vessels, and artistically constructed channels with bio luminescent algae coating the walls (found both within and on the outer surfaces of the city). Much of the city is in ruins, with the citizens refurbishing and working around these ruins as opposed to destroying and creating whole new structures. The top most platform (a large circle that fits perfectly at the center of the island) was once, and is still used as a bazaar boasting a colorful variety of wares for curious travelers.
Ancient Illandrea
Illandrea was a technological marvel of ancient Kotiin; this city served as a sort of centralized hub to the otherwise decentralized civilization of the time. Though they weren’t the official “ruling power” in the world at the time, it certainly had a certain amount of influence over the running, regulating, and monitoring of the ancient world. The great city boasted a sophisticated hydraulic system that not only could control water levels in certain structures (to allow access to the less aquatic species and sub-species of Kotiin), but raise and lower the city itself above or below the sea’s surface. This system was visible at the very core of the otherwise hollow “stem” of Illandrea, and was sometimes referred to in reports as a great serpent or dragon by those who didn’t quite understand what they were seeing.
Though this system was certainly a sight to behold at the time, Illandrea’s main attraction was its bustling and rich trade culture. The whole city was dedicated to creating and trading of goods: jewelry, fabrics, food, clothing, even information was a good that could be meticulously crafted and bartered for and traded away. The most impoverished of Kotiin’s citizens could make a comfortable living in the city until they could manage to strike a fortune.
But who ensured the growth and maintenance of this city? A rather worldly council consisting of one representative from each major city and/or island of the time. Of this council, one member was the established “face” that would act as a tiebreaker, and meet with tribal leaders and rulers when it was necessary for ensuring proper, fair regulating of Kotiin.
Unfortunately, when the goddesses went into hibernation and created the barrier to separate the Pakkeli and Pakaasu, so too did the lively city of Illandrea fall silent. The harsh sea waters deteriorated the systems that were once seen as untouchable, and eventually it collapsed back into the waters where it rested forgotten on the seafloor for centuries.
Current Illandrea
The only citizens of Illandrea that remain are the pavesi and mervesi that fell asleep there. Since their awakening, it has taken some time, but some of the mervesi and pavesi that once called this city home have managed to repair the systems to raise it above the sea’s surface once more and bring it back into the public eye.
Though some have vague memories of the powerful, centralized structure Illandrea used to be and wish to restore it to this state, others simply wish to restore their shops and find their new rightful place in the modern world, taking a much more easy and relaxed approach to city life in Illandrea.
The council has been greatly reduced in size, as trying to establish the same level of regulation and control over Kotiin is highly unnecessary in modern day. The counsel is now focused on the health of Illandrea itself, with positions reflecting their monitoring over specific functions of the city (such as trade, restoration projects, housing, etc). This council now consists of 4 Pavesi (including the acting face of the council), 1 Pakkeli, and 2 Pakaasu (one from Kulluaari). Three of the Pavesi members were holdovers from the council pre-hibernation, with the 4th being one of those who’d woken earlier and had a chance to explore some of the modern world.
Trivia things~
- The “stem” of Illandrea is hollow and dry in order to provide an easy way for surface beings to travel safely between the layers of the city. The very center of this hollow is where the most visible part of the hydraulics are visible. It also serves as a light source because there is bio luminescent algae in it.
- In addition to raising and lowering the city, the hydraulics also allow for certain chambers to be filled or drained of water to accommodate residents and guests of various races.
- Though there was a long since defunct means of currency exchange in Illandrea, much trade was carried out through bartering. It’s also said there was a specific system of haggling that developed in the city.
- The council of Illandrea had a figurehead/”face” that would meet with rulers and leaders, as well as pose as a tiebreaker/decision-maker when the council couldn’t come to an agreement regarding certain decisions. Despite this, they did not in fact hold more or less power than any other member of the council.