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Seaspells are powerful spells invoked through melding one's psyche with a sea spirit that dwells within a [[ship]], via a consecrated and mounted [[figurehead]]. Each seaspell has an associated power cost, and the power is replenished through [[sailing]] and from invoking hunger on a [[seamonster]].
{{Village_infobox|villagename=New Thera
|image=https://wiki.achaea.com/mediawiki/images/7/76/Newthera-map.png
|leader=[[Angela]], the Theran mayor|discoverer=Buttercup|allies=[[Ashtan]]|enemies=[[Vertan]], [[Tir Murann]]}}


A figurehead may have up to four seaspells invested, and seaspells may only be invested or uninvested when docked at a [[harbour]]. Hunger does not need to be invested.
One of the oldest settlements of [[Sapience]], '''Thera''' was a town that was once laid to rubble after [[Vertani]] Magelords rained fiery meteors upon it.  It was renowned as the birthplace of [[Nicator]] and was a busy, prosperous town. In more recent years, the town of '''New Thera''' has been rebuilt from the ashes. It was discovered during the [[Mayaween]] celebrations starting in 463 AF that the ruins of '''Old Thera''', complete with the [[undead]] villagers of Thera past, had been translocated to [[Griesly family manor]].


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== Geography ==
| bgcolor=#9999ff | '''Seaspell'''
The town of New Thera lies south of [[Ashtan|Ashtan, Seat of Chaos]] and north of the [[Black Forest]]. The [[Flame of Yggdrasil]] lies hidden to the west at the feet of the Northern [[Vashnars]]. Setting up shop in the shadow of the World Tree and just southwest of [[North of New Thera]] is [[Seasone]], a [[Druid]] who helpfully refills various [[concoctions]] for adventurers. West of New Thera lies a [[Maim's Mansion|mansion]] belonging to a woman known as [[Maim de Vermiis]], who longs to have her dearly departed nephew [[Patrick de Vermiis|Patrick]] with her once more. A ways east of Thera is the archway to the [[newbie]] area of [[Minia]] and [[Vellis|Vellis, the butterfly collector]].
| bgcolor=#9999ff | '''Description'''
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| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | '''Barrier'''             
== History ==
| bgcolor=#bcd1ff  | Summon a prismatic barrier for all allies aboard.
While the crossroads north of Thera had been a popular meeting place for many years into the [[Modern Age]], the village of Thera itself was not explored by modern [[adventurers]] until 209 AF.
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| colspan=2 bgcolor=#def3fb |
: '''Syntax:'''            INVOKE BARRIER
::: DISSOLVE BARRIER
 
: '''Power cost:'''  300 to initiate, plus 5 per barrier raised.
 
: '''Details:'''
 
: A seaspell to invoke prismatic barriers around all those upon your ship.
 
: Be careful: each and every barrier raised once this seaspell is active drains power from the figurehead, until you DISSOLVE BARRIER.
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| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | '''Hunger'''             
| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | Replenish your figurehead by slaying seamonsters
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#def3fb |
: '''Syntax:'''            INVOKE HUNGER <target seamonster>
 
: '''Power cost:'''  300
 
: '''Extra information:''' Does not need to be invested
 
: '''Details:'''
 
: A seaspell that will cast a spectral net upon a target seamonster. If the seamonster dies before the net disappears, the casting figurehead will be replenished a significant amount of power.
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| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | '''Rainstorm'''             
| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | Extinguish shipboard conflagrations.
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#def3fb |
: '''Syntax:'''            INVOKE RAINSTORM
 
: '''Power cost:'''  50
 
: '''Extra information:''' May not be invested with shield
: '''Details:'''
 
: A seaspell to douse all deck and sail fires at once. Instantly puts out all fires on the entire vessel.
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| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | '''Shield'''             
| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | Weave a shield around your ship to protect it from damage attacks.
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#def3fb |
: '''Syntax:'''            INVOKE SHIELD
 
: '''Power cost:'''  200
 
: '''Extra information:''' May not be invested with rainstorm
   
   
: '''Details:'''
In the year 263 AF, the city-state of Ashtan began to look to her southern neighbor for annexation. The [[Sentinels of Nature|Sentinels]] Guild was one of the few guilds to pledge its support of a free Thera. It should be noted that though Ashtan may have attempted to annex the town, they have remained allies, before and since.
 
: A seaspell to weave a shield around your ship to protect it from damage attacks. Can be shattered by a wavescythe seaspell.
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| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | '''Shipcloak'''             
| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | Conceal your ship from others on the seas.
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#def3fb |
: '''Syntax:'''            INVOKE SHIPCLOAK[ING]
::: DISSOLVE SHIPCLOAK[ING]
 
: '''Power cost:'''  200
 
: '''Extra information:''' May not be invested with wavecall
 
: '''Details:'''
 
: A seaspell to surround your ship in a cloak of darkness from other ships. Flares shot within a certain distance of your ship will bring your ship to light, however. Shooting a flare from your own ship while cloaked will also dissolve your cloaking.
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| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | '''Wavecall'''             
| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | Summon an immense wave for instant movement.
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| colspan=2 bgcolor=#def3fb |
: '''Syntax:'''            INVOKE WAVECALL <direction> <distance between 1-8>
 
: '''Power cost:'''  Variable dependent on distance and speed
 
: '''Extra information:''' May not be invested with shipcloak
: '''Details:'''
 
: A seaspell to summon a wave to propel your ship a great distance, instantaneously, at a great cost in personal endurance, hull damage, as well as figurehead power. All costs increase with greater distance.
 
: Personnel on other ships nearby with SHIPWARNING active will see be informed of the direction in which a ship wavecalls away.
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| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | '''Wavescythe'''             
| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | Break a ship's shield
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#def3fb |
: '''Syntax:'''            INVOKE WAVESCYTHE <target ship>
 
: '''Power cost:'''  200
 
: '''Details:'''
 
: A seaspell to shatter the magical shield of a ship within a small radius.
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| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | '''Whirlpool'''             
| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | Create a watery inteference.
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#def3fb |
: '''Syntax:'''            INVOKE WHIRLPOOL <dir>


: '''Power cost:'''  350
In the year 385 AF, Vertani Magelords rained fiery meteors down upon Thera in a fit of retaliation for recent attacks against them, instantly burning the town to the ground and annihilating everyone within its confines. The only survivor was [[Enfrin]], the woodcutter, whose abode dwells closer to the Black Forest and was thus spared by the meteors that bombarded Thera.


: '''Details:'''
On Mayan, 396 AF, the first public [[library]], the [[Lucretian Athenaeum]], opened in the ruins of eastern Thera.


: While shipmelded, you may call upon the ship's figurehead to summon temporary whirlpools around your ship, which make it difficult for vessels to enter or leave that spot of the ocean.
In the year 446 AF, shortly after the death of [[Makarta|Lord Makarta]] of the [[Ivory Mark]], it was discovered that the [[Quisalis Mark]] had begun construction of a [[Quisalis Den|network of caves]] inhabited by [[termites]] beneath the Theran cemetery.
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| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | '''Windboost'''             
== Inhabitants ==
| bgcolor=#bcd1ff | Gain a temporary boost to your ship's speed.
===Present===
|-
*[[Angela]], the Theran mayor
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#def3fb |
*the [[beast in the crypt]]
: '''Syntax:'''            INVOKE WINDBOOST
*[[Brenn]], the Innkeeper
*[[Buralde]]
*[[Candise]], the casino waitress
*[[Cheska]], the Innkeeper
*[[Clint]], the Theran carpenter
*[[Dakrol]], the SwiftBlade
*[[Daveed]], the animal trainer
*[[Derillin Yu'tar]]
*[[Enfrin]], the woodcutter of Thera
*[[Holly]], the Theran glassblower
*[[Hugo]], the Ace's blackjack dealer
*[[Isiva]], the Blood Maiden
*[[Jania]], Luck's roulette dealer
*[[Jessie]], the Theran glassblower
*[[Josie]]
*[[Josua]], the Theran taxidermist
*[[Justyn]], the Theran grave digger
*[[Kamille]], the Theran healer
*[[Kathlyn]], a sweet Theran girl
*[[Katzynn Fireforge]]
*Lady [[Miye]], Mistress of the Theran Teahouse
*[[Lara]], Keeper of the Scrolls
*[[Lindsey Coolsey]]
*[[Maejin]], the Archivist Apprentice of the Lucretian Athenaeum
*[[Makesh]]
*[[Matthew]], the Theran arms master
*[[Mydoin]], the bookseller
*[[Nevon Talkar]]
*[[Nissa]], the Head Archivist of the Lucretian Athenaeum
*[[Nora]], the Troll servant
* [[O'rrangi]]
*[[Rico (blacksmith)|Rico]], the Theran blacksmith
*[[Ronnie]], a rambunctious Theran boy
*[[Rufio]], the Receptacle Representative
*[[Shura]], Mistress of Games
*[[Tyrandiel]], the wise


: '''Power cost:'''  150
===Past===
*[[Ariel]], Mayor of Thera
*[[Callibius]], Head of the Quisalis
*[[Dion de Vermiis]]
*[[Imnir]], the blacksmith
*Lord [[Nicator]]
*[[Severian Marcella]]
*[[Tharon]], the ropemaker


: '''Resource:'''  200 Mana
==Culture==
: '''Details:'''
Though some signs of its previous ruin remain, New Thera is a hub of activity, proudly claiming to house Sapience's most extensive library. The [[Ace of Spades Casino]], like the library, is located on Summer Street and the [[Wander Inn]] is just a bit further south on Winter Way.


: Lasting for 100 seconds, the speed of your ship will increase between 2 and 4 knots. Despite the name, windboost will affect a vessel even with furled sails.
Though the denizens of new Thera do not like to reminisce about the past, a fountain in the centre of the town stands as a memorial to what once was and several former residents are buried in the town cemetery including Ariel, the town's former mayor.
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Latest revision as of 22:10, 26 July 2024

Newthera-map.png
New Thera
Leader Angela, the Theran mayor
Discoverer Buttercup
Allies Ashtan
Enemies Vertan, Tir Murann


One of the oldest settlements of Sapience, Thera was a town that was once laid to rubble after Vertani Magelords rained fiery meteors upon it. It was renowned as the birthplace of Nicator and was a busy, prosperous town. In more recent years, the town of New Thera has been rebuilt from the ashes. It was discovered during the Mayaween celebrations starting in 463 AF that the ruins of Old Thera, complete with the undead villagers of Thera past, had been translocated to Griesly family manor.

Geography

The town of New Thera lies south of Ashtan, Seat of Chaos and north of the Black Forest. The Flame of Yggdrasil lies hidden to the west at the feet of the Northern Vashnars. Setting up shop in the shadow of the World Tree and just southwest of North of New Thera is Seasone, a Druid who helpfully refills various concoctions for adventurers. West of New Thera lies a mansion belonging to a woman known as Maim de Vermiis, who longs to have her dearly departed nephew Patrick with her once more. A ways east of Thera is the archway to the newbie area of Minia and Vellis, the butterfly collector.

History

While the crossroads north of Thera had been a popular meeting place for many years into the Modern Age, the village of Thera itself was not explored by modern adventurers until 209 AF.

In the year 263 AF, the city-state of Ashtan began to look to her southern neighbor for annexation. The Sentinels Guild was one of the few guilds to pledge its support of a free Thera. It should be noted that though Ashtan may have attempted to annex the town, they have remained allies, before and since.

In the year 385 AF, Vertani Magelords rained fiery meteors down upon Thera in a fit of retaliation for recent attacks against them, instantly burning the town to the ground and annihilating everyone within its confines. The only survivor was Enfrin, the woodcutter, whose abode dwells closer to the Black Forest and was thus spared by the meteors that bombarded Thera.

On Mayan, 396 AF, the first public library, the Lucretian Athenaeum, opened in the ruins of eastern Thera.

In the year 446 AF, shortly after the death of Lord Makarta of the Ivory Mark, it was discovered that the Quisalis Mark had begun construction of a network of caves inhabited by termites beneath the Theran cemetery.

Inhabitants

Present

Past

Culture

Though some signs of its previous ruin remain, New Thera is a hub of activity, proudly claiming to house Sapience's most extensive library. The Ace of Spades Casino, like the library, is located on Summer Street and the Wander Inn is just a bit further south on Winter Way.

Though the denizens of new Thera do not like to reminisce about the past, a fountain in the centre of the town stands as a memorial to what once was and several former residents are buried in the town cemetery including Ariel, the town's former mayor.

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