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 ===== Cultures ===== ===== Cultures =====
  
-Travel to Uushyi is difficult due to northern marshes, southern currents, and dangerous locations for the unwary. However, the island is inhabited; survivors of the [[Cataclysmic Schism]], while few in number at first, they eventually flourished into three primary societies: the fey-worshipping [[Natarak]] shamans of the northern lands; the [[Golani]], pueblo-dwellers jealously guarding their few water sources on the south of the mountains; and the semi-nomadic mountain [[Sorus]] tribes who descend into the caverns and deserts to test their mettle against mighty creatures there.+Travel to Uushyi is difficult due to northern marshes, southern currents, and dangerous locations for the unwary. However, the island is inhabited; survivors of the [[Cataclysmic Schism]], while few in number at first, they eventually flourished into three primary societies: the fey-worshiping [[Natarak]] shamans of the northern lands; the [[Golani]], pueblo-dwellers jealously guarding their few water sources on the south of the mountains; and the semi-nomadic mountain [[Sorus]] tribes who descend into the caverns and deserts to test their mettle against mighty creatures there.
  
 The fourth, more recent group of people are settled from [[Daran]]. Recent advances in nautical technology and a newly unrestrained interest in sailing led to a small settlement's construction on the western edge of the island, the only easy spot to safely sail to and from the land. These settlers have focused on mining in the mountains and harvesting exotic lumber in carefully regulated quantities, to avoid upsetting the spirits that frequent the forests. Thus far, they've had relatively cordial relations with the native groups. The fourth, more recent group of people are settled from [[Daran]]. Recent advances in nautical technology and a newly unrestrained interest in sailing led to a small settlement's construction on the western edge of the island, the only easy spot to safely sail to and from the land. These settlers have focused on mining in the mountains and harvesting exotic lumber in carefully regulated quantities, to avoid upsetting the spirits that frequent the forests. Thus far, they've had relatively cordial relations with the native groups.
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 ===== Governance ===== ===== Governance =====
  
-Rather than particularly strict forms of leadership, most folks stick to their own villages and groups. The Sorus have a more cohesive political system than the others, with each nomadic group sending representative to a twice-yearly gathering to discuss important matters. The Natarak are mostly focused on pleasing their fickle fey lords, and the Golani see little reason to deal with anything that doesn't relate to their water sources. A few Golani settlements do send a Listener to the Sorus gatherings; though their attendance is mostly formally, they serve as a primary source of information for all who live south of the mountains.+Rather than particularly strict forms of leadership, most folks stick to their own villages and groups. The Sorus have a more cohesive political system than the others, with each nomadic group sending representatives to a twice-yearly gathering to discuss important matters. The Natarak are mostly focused on pleasing their fickle fey lords, and the Golani see little reason to deal with anything that doesn't relate to their water sources. A few Golani settlements do send a [[Listener]] to the Sorus gatherings; though their attendance is mostly a formality, they serve as a primary source of information for all who live south of the mountains.
  
 ===== Trade and Economy ===== ===== Trade and Economy =====
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 ===== History ===== ===== History =====
  
-Ages ago, a primordial demon called Reave attempted to tear open a permanent hole between the planes, irrevocably creating chaos and destruction. It was stopped, but the location of its campaign into the Material Plane remains affected by the attempt even today. The island of Uushyi, a primordial term evoking thoughts of ambition and impossible futures. Despite being visible from towers on the mainland on a clear day, unpredictable weather, dangerous currents and rocks, and the unwelcoming land itself led to it being left alone for centuries. The loss of elven sea superiority has led to great strides in oceanfaring technology of other cultures, including the Daranian, and they have since begun exploration of the strange island off their coast.+Ages ago, a primordial demon called Reave attempted to tear open a permanent hole between the planes, irrevocably creating chaos and destruction. It was stopped, but the location of its campaign into the Material Plane remains affected by the attempt even today. The island of Uushyi, a primordial term evoking thoughts of ambition and impossible futures. Despite being visible from towers on the mainland on a clear day, unpredictable weather, dangerous currents and rocks, and the unwelcoming land itself led to it being left alone for centuries. The loss of elven sea superiority has led to great strides in ocean-faring technology of other cultures, including the Daranian, and they have since begun exploration of the strange island off their coast.
  
  
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