Creative Exercise--Aleasana

[Rhialto]

A rules thread, for us to geek out on.

 

[Rhialto]

A link to the Aleasana Meta-Thread, because I love to get self-refrential.

Also, I'm changing the rules. Now, you only have to wait for THREE posts before making a new one. Because I'm not letting this baby die.

 

[Sarellion]

The city of Val-Alen is a sacred site for the Shay of Aleasana.

 

[Lalato]

The city of Val-Alen is a sacred site for the Shay of Aleasana.

Val-Alen sits beneath Elitha's Spire, the tallest peak in Aleasana. Elitha's Spire is a gathering place for dragons.

EDIT: feel free to change the name of the mountain...

 

[Tonguez]

Elitha was the ancient monarch of the Rock from before the coming of the Aleasani and it is from her that Majera claims her right to the throne, just as she claims her right to rule from Majerus Alsea.

Shay legend suggests that Elitha was Shay and took a human husband, something which Majera however vehemently denies.

 

[Rhialto]

The Present Duke of Val-Alen is Kail Illendus, who is using the city's importance to gain leverage in his efforts for the throne. Kail is also currying favor with the Shay and to a lesser extent the Dragons, in an effort to cement his position. While Kail is probably the most pro-Elf of the various factions, there is no denying that his stance is more the result of political opportunism then any real convictions, and some leaders among the Shay fear he may toss them over whenever they become inconvenient.

 

[Arkhandus]

The Present Duke of Val-Alen is Kail Illendus, who is using the city's importance to gain leverage in his efforts for the throne. Kail is also currying favor with the Shay and to a lesser extent the Dragons, in an effort to cement his position. While Kail is probably the most pro-Elf of the various factions, there is no denying that his stance is more the result of political opportunism then any real convictions, and some leaders among the Shay fear he may toss them over whenever they become inconvenient.

(And now Tonguez--I like the jist of your post, but--well, check out the meta-thread...)

The most sacred site in Val-Alen to Shay is the Inarellion Calshaen-Ahb, Great Tree of Sacred Ancestors, a vast tree twined about the mountain Elitha's Spire, whose massive roots curl about the mountain like rampant vines and support a large leafy crown atop the peak. Shay often walk atop the roots like paths in their pilgrimage, and the tree bears ancient Shay markings along its uppermost parts, each marking the name of a revered Shay ancestor who climbed the tree just before death. It is said that Shay feel their death looming a few months before their natural death.

 

[Lalato]

The Dai River, from which the Bodai (children of Dai) take their name, flows from the mountains of Aleasana and winds south into the Sun's Anvil Desert before turning east into the Olden Sea.

 

[JimAde]

The Dai River, from which the Bodai (children of Dai) take their name, flows from the mountains of Aleasana and winds south into the Sun's Anvil Desert before turning east into the Olden Sea.

This is very cool. So:

Each Bodai clan executes a massive circuit in its wanderings. This circuit eventually brings each clan back to the Dai river, usually every 5 to 10 years. This is a time of great ritual significance for the Bodai, for only in the Dai may adolescents undergo Kandalana, the rites of rebirth through which they become adults. Regardless of his age, a Bodai who has not taken Kandalana cannot marry or own property.

 

[Sarellion]

Within the mountain lies the sacred spring Sellessenril. The entrance is guarded by an ancient temple. Sealed by ancient magics no one without shay or faerie blood may enter.