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{{Village_infobox | {{Village_infobox | ||
|villagename= | |image=https://wiki.achaea.com/mediawiki/images/e/e0/Minos-map.png | ||
|villagename=Minos | |||
|leader=Princess Aristia | |leader=Princess Aristia | ||
|enemies=The Regency of [[Arsentar]] | |enemies=The Regency of [[Arsentar]] | ||
|discoverer=Unknown | |||
|exports=honey, wine | |exports=honey, wine | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Milena''' is a village located on the island of [[Minos]]. The villagers farm and fish for food; although there are signs that they were once self-sufficient, the village currently seems to be in a state of neglect. | |||
The island of '''Minos''' is located in the [[Bay of Dardanos]]. It can be reached by ship, or by ferry from [[Tenwat]]. Settlers reside in the village of '''Milena''' and identify themselves as Minoan. | |||
Milena is a village located on the island of [[Minos]]. The villagers farm and fish for food from the [[Shandon River]]; although there are signs that they were once self-sufficient, the village currently seems to be in a state of neglect. | |||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
The village was once part of a prosperous kingdom, ruled over by the royal family. However, a freak storm destroyed the palace and most of the nobility and the Mage Regent Arsentar took power. With the help of elite guards and elementals, he crushes any who dissent to his rule. | The village of Milena was once part of a prosperous kingdom, ruled over by the royal family. However, a freak storm destroyed the palace and most of the nobility and the Mage Regent Arsentar took power. With the help of elite guards and [[elementals]], he crushes any who dissent to his rule. | ||
As a result, rebels have gone underground, making their headquarters in the village mines. | As a result, rebels have gone underground, making their headquarters in the village mines. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The village was founded by political dissidents from [[Kashar]], who sought to make a peaceful home for themselves and their children. | The village of Milena was founded by political dissidents from [[Kashar]], who sought to make a peaceful home for themselves and their children. | ||
==Inhabitants== | ==Inhabitants== | ||
Milena is inhabited by Minoans, a serious people possessed of tanned skin that tends towards bronze hues and eye colour that ranges from brown to green. Of note are the following villagers: | Milena is inhabited by Minoans, a serious people possessed of tanned skin that tends towards bronze hues and eye colour that ranges from brown to green. Of note are the following villagers: | ||
* [[Aetos]], the Brave | |||
* Princess [[Aristia]] | * Princess [[Aristia]] | ||
* [[Derik]], the Butcher | * [[Derik]], the Butcher | ||
* [[Eschtar]], the Swift | * [[Eschtar]], the Swift | ||
* [[Ivar]], the market vendor | * [[Ivar]], the market vendor | ||
* [[Nairene]], the Herbalist | |||
* [[Sargen]], the ferryman | |||
* [[Valedresim]], the Harbourmaster | |||
* [[Zorinda]], the caretaker | * [[Zorinda]], the caretaker | ||
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==Flora and Fauna== | |||
The Minoan coast is scrubby, with wiry grass, hardy heather and spiny gorse whilst vibrant wildflowers, [[bellwort]], [[goldenseal]], [[skullcap]], and [[cohosh]] can be found in the southwestern woods, sheltered by mangrove, chestnut, oak, [[ash]], walnut, and tall pine trees. In the southwestern glade [[forestal]]s will find also roots of [[ginger]], [[echinacea]], and [[ginseng]] plants as well as [[myrrh]] gum, [[lobelia]] seeds, and slippery [[elm]]. | |||
The area is inhabited by unseen coastal wildlife, gulls, rabbits, squirrels, and rams. | |||
[[Category:Villages|Minos]][[Category:Islands|Minos]] | |||