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[CURRENT SEASON] KURAI ~ Season of Darkness


[TABLE OF CONTENTS]
Geography & Climate
Flora
Fauna
History
Religion & Beliefs

Enganthel is covered in high mountains. Creatures, such as Aimur, live at the very top and are scattered within the mountain caves.
At the very bottom of the mountains are pond-like areas. Fog usually rises from the ponds, covering the view from the high mountains. Each pond varies in size, but can only be a few meters away from each other. These areas were given the name "Water Field" and are generally inhabited by the Iomir.
Beyond the Water Fields are vast, unexplored plains. These grassy areas stretch on for miles and are seemingly endless. Only a few creatures have bothered to travel away from their homes and into the empty wasteland, but none have returned. Whether they got lost, or something worse, no one has bothered to find out. However, within these seemingly vacant fields, a few settlements can be found; the Seirxun can be found here.

Enganthel, there are historical and secret areas. One of these areas is the Trading Block. It is located at the very border of the Water Field and the mountain area. This is where the Iomir and the Aimur trade before the cold season. Another area that is unknown to most creatures is the Youlina Grove. It's where a small group of Youlina trees grow. The trees grow near a small marsh in the middle of the empty plains, shaded by the large shadow of the mountains. These trees have the perfect place to grow, unlike most plants in Enganthel.

Enganthel is subjected to one season out of three every three months. The three seasons are called Kurai, Yuki, and Hikari. Hikari, the season of light, is when the distant sun shines bright and heats Enganthel. The Aimur species is very active at this time. The Iomir and Seirxun, however, want no part in the light or warmth. During Kurai, the season of darkness, the atmosphere thickens and clouds gather to the point of where no sunlight can shine through. Darkness covers the planet, and the Iomir are able to come out. When Yuki, the season of ice, hits, Enganthen pretty much freezes over. Snow covers the peak of every mountain, most plants die, and any creatures that try to come out during this time are most likely going to die- except for the Seirxun.

In Hikari, there is no cloud in the sky. Rain has never been reported, and would be quite the phenomenon if it did. In Kurai, however, it practically rains every other day, quickly filling the ponds at the foot of the mountains. In Yuki, it can snow quite heavily one day, and be a perfectly clear sky the next. Rain is rarely seen, as it's so cold, but not completely impossible.

Hikari; It's hot during this season, ranging from 90 Fº to 110 Fº.
Kurai; It's cool during this season, ranging from 30 Fº to 45 Fº.
Yuki; It's very cold during this season, ranging from -60 Fº to 10 Fº.

Despite the constant season shifting, the flora in the area has managed to keep up with it and adapt. The many flowers and plants that live in Enganthel change during the seasons. During Hikari, they are in full bloom with vibrant colors for anyone to see. In Kurai, they absorb the drifting fog. Their petals and leaves begin to glow, turning bioluminescent. During Yuki, they form a thick shell that barely keeps out the cold, buts holds them off long enough for Hikari to return. The grass is generally long during Hikari, but can flatten during Yuki. When it's Kurai, the grass also turn the bioluminescent color of blue and turquoise. Scattered at the bottom of the mountain areas are bushes and plants full of nut and berries. Some are quite poisoned and can end up killing any creature instantly. However, most fruits and berries are harmless.

There is only one type of tree in Enganthel; the Youlina (view spoiler)[[Yew - lihn - ah] (hide spoiler)]. Blossoming Youlinas are a rarity to see, what with the drastic change in seasons. There is a myth among the people that seeing a healthy tree is considered good luck. But, if someone manages to gather the fruit it bears, they can choose to sell it and become rich- or consume it and see if their wildest dreams come true.

[Fauna]

Sentient Creatures
↳ Aimur [ah - ee - mer] (view spoiler)[

These creatures are generally warm and high-spirited. During Hikari, the season of light, the Aimur climb high into the peaks of the mountains and absorb the much welcomed heat and sunlight. During Kurai and Yuki, they descend down and hide in the deep caves of the mountain, in a type of hibernation.

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↳ Iomir [ee - oh - meer] (view spoiler)[

These creatures are generally calm and strict. During Kurai, the season of darkness, the Iomir spread out around the Water Field and are quite active in the darkness. During Hikari and Yuki, they descend down and hide in deep tunnels underground in a type of hibernation.

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↳ Seirxun [sear - zuhn] (view spoiler)[

These creatures are generally cold and isolated. During Yuki, the season of ice, the Seirxun return to their colonies in the plains and work. During Kurai and Hikari, they gather together and organize into groups, teaching new ideas on how to survive the other seasons. After the meeting are over, they continue working and hunting.

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Semi-Sentient Creatures
↳ Retyule (view spoiler)[ These creatures fly high in the mountain areas and are mostly used for food by higher creatures. They have hawk type qualities, but can vary in size and speed. (hide spoiler)]
↳ Firdes (view spoiler)[ These creatures are see in the Water Field and in the high areas of the mountains. They are mostly used for food by higher creatures. They have rabbit and squirrel type qualities, but are much slower and smaller. (hide spoiler)]
↳ Maltur (view spoiler)[ These creatures swim in the Water Field below the mountains, and are mostly used for food by higher creatures. They have fish type qualities, but are much faster and bigger. (hide spoiler)]

[Nations]
↳ Aeroden

Aeroden is the nation that is placed in the mountains. The species it rules over and provides for are the Aimur. The king of Aeroden is a highly regarded Aimur named Firnus Redmoore, who has lived for almost a century. The kingdom is quite peaceful and organized.

↳ Halnynthred

Halnynthred is the nation that is placed in the the Water Field. The species it rules over and provides for are the Iomir. The king of Halnynthred is a young Iomir named Phintus Yuulin who has lived for almost a twenty years. The kingdom is unorganized, but undeniably entertaining.

↳ The Seirxun Colonies

In terms of "who's in charge" within the Seirxun species, they consider no to be their ruler. They work together and have no form of currency. They have no laws and expect creatures to act as they were brought up. Of course, that can mean some bad Seirxun here and there, but they are largely ignored and extremely uncommon in their peaceful community.

When the gods first created Enganthel, they only had it for the intention of showing it off. It was a beautiful and uninhabited planet- it was peaceful. However, Lusar, the God of life, got angry at their bragging and added in creatures. At first, these creatures weren't particularly intelligent, but could manage on their own. Within a month of the new species inhabitanting the planet, the gods were disgusted and left Enganthel to be on its own. However, without the watchful eye of the gods, the beautiful planet quickly began falling apart. It's seasons were drastically changing, and the flora and fauna could barely keep up with it. Eventually, the creatures adapted as time passed, but many of them didn't make it to that point. By this time, a few of the creatures became sentient. They began making a name for themselves and creating a society. They split off into three separate species; the Aimur, Iomir, and the Seirxun. These creatures barely saw each other, as they had adapted to live to a different season than the other. A few years after living in shaky peace, younger and curious gods came to claim Enganthel as their own. Ten of them managed to take it and get along with each other. It wasn't long before the gods began messing with nature and the creatures wellbeing. War finally broke out when the tension was too high. The Aimur's quickly became jealous of the Seirxuns ability to withstand the cold and hastily declared war. The young spcecies fought for years, but the Aimur eventually won. They pushed the Seirxuns out of the mountains and into the vast plains. They were never heard from again and were presumed to be dead. After the war, the Iomir retreated down the mountain, afraid the Aimur would attack them as well. The Aimur were satisfied that they had the mountains to themselves. Peace fell upon the creatures of Enganthel. The Iomir and Aimur generally try to keep as little contact as possible, but still trade with each other. The Iomir provide fresh berries and fishy while the Aimur give well sewn clothing and birds feathers. The Seirxun haven't made their presence know sense their banishment, and plan to keep it that way. They created colonies in the plains and work hard to keep their society in good shape.

[Religion and Beliefs]

↳ Ten Gods of Enganthel

○ Syreth, Goddess of the Seasons
○ Lusar, God of Life
○ Ebonyth, Goddess of Death
○ Ruphira, Goddess of Rebirth
○ Yzra, Goddess of Knowledge and Education
○ Tolbir, God of Bloodshed and Battle
○ Barieth, God of Health
○ Xibus, Goddess of Peace and Mercy
○ Liora, Goddess of Evil and Revenge
○ Ytar, God of Misfortune

↳ Afterlife

○ Rebirth

In Enganthel, it is believed that once you die, your soul is sent to Ruphira, the goddess of rebirth. She will judge the soul, and if she claims the soul to be clean, she sends them back down to Enganthel to be rebirthed as a random creature with little to no memory of their past life. If Ruphira claims your soul to be evil, she sends you to Liora, the goddess of evil and revenge, who watches over the soul in the Underworld.

○ Underworld

The Underworld is considered a place of punishment and eternal torture for whatever evil deeds you may have committed while alive. The souls in the Underworld are watched over by Liora, goddess of evil and revenge.

↳ Methods of Worship

○ Aeroden

In the Aeroden nation, the gods are highly valued. They are prayed to in shrines and out. The gods are mentioned casually in daily life and are loved by the Aimur. The gods they worship the most, however, are Ruphira, Yzra, Xibus, and Barieth. A statue of Ruphira is at the very center of the kingdom and is around thirty feet tall; A statue of Yzra is placed next to the Book Trade and is around twenty feet tall; A statue of Barieth is next to the Healing Cliffs and is twenty-five feet tall; A statue of Xibus is placed in front of Redmoore Castle and is around fifteen feet tall.

○ Halnynthred

In Halnynthred the only gods taken seriously are Lusar and Barieth. There are statues of the in the center of the kingdom that stand back to back and are both around thirty-five feet tall. Praying is much less apart of daily life and is rarely done in public.

○ The Seirxun Colonies

The only goddess the Seirxun acknowledge is Syreth, the goddess of seasons. Syreth is considered the one with the most control over their lives. Before each seasons beginning, most of the colonies will pray to Syreth in hopes of another good year of hunting and survival.