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| villagename = Istarion | | villagename = Istarion | ||
| leader = [[Kirithrandir Avathar'an]], the King of Istarion | | leader = [[Kirithrandir Avathar'an]], the King of Istarion | ||
| patron = | | patron = Life | ||
| founder = Faithful Shepherds (from [[Tsol'dasi]]: ''Tsalaisa Pala'nahk'') | | founder = Faithful Shepherds (from [[Tsol'dasi]]: ''Tsalaisa Pala'nahk'') | ||
| discoverer = | | discoverer = Alemiorri and Muirne | ||
| allies = | | allies = | ||
| enemies = | | enemies = | ||
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'''Istarion''', or the '''City of Stars''' (from Tsol'dasi: ''Liehka-raia''), is built within the boughs of [[Istar Jungle]], nestled in [[Anake's Elbow]]. | '''Istarion''', or the '''City of Stars''' (from Tsol'dasi: ''Liehka-raia''), is built within the boughs of [[Istar Jungle]], nestled in [[Anake's Elbow]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
At the heart of Istarion, two crownwood trees grow intertwined: one silver and one gold. These ancient trees act as a conduit for a powerful stream of life energy, similar in many respects to the soulbleed nexus of the Underworld. Many centuries ago, the tsol'dasi separated from their brethren, the Tsol'aa, quitting the world of | At the heart of Istarion, two crownwood trees grow intertwined: one silver and one gold. These ancient trees act as a conduit for a powerful stream of life energy, similar in many respects to the soulbleed nexus of the Underworld. Many centuries ago, the tsol'dasi separated from their brethren, the [[Tsol'aa]], quitting the world of humankind and travelling to the far north. There they discovered the jungle of Istar and founded the city Istarion within the branches of what would come to be called the [[Two Trees of Istarion|Two Trees]]. | ||
Powerfully adept at magic, the Tsol'dasi were able to manipulate the flowing energies of the Two Trees and create the magical [[Wall of Power]] to seclude themselves from [[human|humanity]] and the [[War of Humanity|Divine war]] they had fought on their behalf. | Powerfully adept at magic, the Tsol'dasi were able to manipulate the flowing energies of the Two Trees and create the magical [[Wall of Power]] to seclude themselves from [[human|humanity]] and the [[War of Humanity|Divine war]] they had fought on their behalf. | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
The city of '''Istarion''' remains open to those who wish to walk its hallowed boughs, and its citizens generally maintain a pleasant, if distant attitude towards [[adventurers]] and explorers. Elite guardsmen ride spiders through the jungle and keep careful watch over the inhabitants. Priests of Life and Tsol'dasi merchants mingle with the populace and offer their services to inquiring minds. | |||
==Flora and Fauna== | ==Flora and Fauna== | ||