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[size=6][u][font=sylfaen]Clan Lore - The Fogpine Mountains[/u][/size]
[b]Please do not comment or post on this thread [i]just[/i] yet.[/b]
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[b]Before we start:[/b]
[u]Suma Draik[/u] refers to the community of beastclans, ferals, [b]and[/b] dragons that live within the Fogpine Mountain Range.
[u]Virin[/u] refers [b]specifically[/b] to the clan of dragons that protect the mountain range, its denizens and ecosystem.
[size=5][u][font=sylfaen]Introduction to Fogpine: Climate & Seasons[/u][/size]
While [u]Suma Draik[/u] does not tip the scales via a majority species, the entire community protects all living within the [b]Fogpine Mountain Range[/b] - a [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_temperate_rainforests_(WWF_ecoregion)]temperate rainforest[/url] haven with an [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanic_climate]oceanic climate[/url]. Water is abundant here in all its forms - [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_shadow]rain shadows[/url] are sought out and used for agriculture and multi-flight research.
Autumns are pleasant, the speckling of deciduous trees mixed in with evergreens a sight to behold. Summers are mild and warm in the mountain range with an occasional thunderstorm, sparse snowstorms making an appearance in the colder, drier months while springtime brings downpours to fuel the plant growth and indigenous clans be them beast, humanoid, or dragon.
It rains [b]a lot[/b].
The [b]Wildrun River[/b] cuts a deep and wide gorge around the rim of the [b]?? Plateau[/b] and through the [b]Fogpine Mountain Range[/b] on its way to the [b]Sea of a Thousand Currents[/b].
([u]note[/u]: include lore on mudflats, estuary, river deltas, etcetc)
Please do not comment or post on this thread just yet.
Before we start: Suma Draik refers to the community of beastclans, ferals, and dragons that live within the Fogpine Mountain Range.
Virin refers specifically to the clan of dragons that protect the mountain range, its denizens and ecosystem.
Introduction to Fogpine: Climate & Seasons
While Suma Draik does not tip the scales via a majority species, the entire community protects all living within the Fogpine Mountain Range - a temperate rainforest haven with an oceanic climate. Water is abundant here in all its forms - rain shadows are sought out and used for agriculture and multi-flight research.
Autumns are pleasant, the speckling of deciduous trees mixed in with evergreens a sight to behold. Summers are mild and warm in the mountain range with an occasional thunderstorm, sparse snowstorms making an appearance in the colder, drier months while springtime brings downpours to fuel the plant growth and indigenous clans be them beast, humanoid, or dragon.
It rains a lot.
The Wildrun River cuts a deep and wide gorge around the rim of the ?? Plateau and through the Fogpine Mountain Range on its way to the Sea of a Thousand Currents.
(note: include lore on mudflats, estuary, river deltas, etcetc)
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[size=5][u][font=sylfaen]Progenitor History: Indu's Temple[/u][/size]
[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=8685962]Indu[/url] was born in the Fogpine Mountains, her parents and their clan known for their stewardship of the nearby moon shrine and the water that flowed through it. The waterways (streams, rivers, waterfalls + a lake) that crossed path with the shrine were considered sacred, renowned for their mysterious healing abilities.
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**New**
A [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=38328619]visitor[/url] recently ignited the catalyst that will (unknowingly) lead to the forgotten moon temples restoration.
While most of the traditions of the valley are thought to have been lost to the winds, whispers tell of a place where memories can be regained and more in the Fogpine Mountains - truths laid open, mindfulness obtained, and insight gained to name but a pittance. Perhaps similar to the ruins of the [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/wiki/world-map/region/7][font=sylfaen]Obscured Crescent[/url][font=sylfaen] - a second clairvoyant pool, untouched by the Shadowbinder and her agents.
But why has it gone unnoticed, unknown? Time has not been on this artifacts side, unfortunately. It is broken - fractured, only partially, but plenty for the sentient life to blissfully live their lives around it, not knowing of its untapped potential.
But [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=42538641]one dragon[/url] has heard the sighing melody on the waters - he doesn't quite know it though, the shallows he practices a very instrument itself. He has the tools and all he needs is time.
Time will tell what prophecies come true or die.
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[b](add new section about dreamwillow sapling in the crescent pools appearing during [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=lair&id=131444&tab=dragon&did=38328619]midmoon festival[/url])[/b][/center]
Indu was born in the Fogpine Mountains, her parents and their clan known for their stewardship of the nearby moon shrine and the water that flowed through it. The waterways (streams, rivers, waterfalls + a lake) that crossed path with the shrine were considered sacred, renowned for their mysterious healing abilities.
- --- -
**New**
A visitor recently ignited the catalyst that will (unknowingly) lead to the forgotten moon temples restoration.
While most of the traditions of the valley are thought to have been lost to the winds, whispers tell of a place where memories can be regained and more in the Fogpine Mountains - truths laid open, mindfulness obtained, and insight gained to name but a pittance. Perhaps similar to the ruins of the Obscured Crescent - a second clairvoyant pool, untouched by the Shadowbinder and her agents.
But why has it gone unnoticed, unknown? Time has not been on this artifacts side, unfortunately. It is broken - fractured, only partially, but plenty for the sentient life to blissfully live their lives around it, not knowing of its untapped potential.
But one dragon has heard the sighing melody on the waters - he doesn't quite know it though, the shallows he practices a very instrument itself. He has the tools and all he needs is time.
Time will tell what prophecies come true or die.
Woven Cloth
Dragonmade
A hempen cloth embroidered with decorative fish.
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Pulsing Relic
Trinkets
When submerged in warm water, this relic begins to thrum with faint power. It would take a lot of them to power anything worthwhile.
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Blue Quartz
Minerals & Ores
Additional minerals color this quartz a brilliant blue; a fine specimen for the marketplace! Then again, one can never have too many shiny things in one's own hoard...
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Water Runestone
Dragonmade
An ancient stone bearing the ancestral rune of the Tidelord. Such a find should be kept as a prized possession.
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Swiftfoot Warrior's Belt
Dragonmade
A coarse fabric with intricate patterns along its surface. If you're going to fight, you may as well look good doing it!
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[size=5][font=Sylfaen][u]Community Virtues[/u][/size]
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[b]This community is founded on four virtues.[/b]
“the four virtues are [u]openness[/u], [u]honesty[/u], [u]freedom[/u], and [u]fun[/u].”
“[u]openness[/u] means a welcoming of new experience. openness means a receptiveness to new ideas. [b]openness means that you know that you do not know everything, and therefore you must allow yourself to accept that which you do not know.[/b]"
“[u]honesty[/u] does not mean confessing. honesty does not mean you must reveal your innermost thoughts to everyone who crosses your path. honesty does not mean you cannot keep a friend’s secret. [b]honesty means that you live as you are[/b]. that you do not do what you know you should not. [b]honesty means that you are honest, not with others, but with yourself.[/b]”
“[b][u]freedom[/u] is not freedom from responsibility. freedom is not freedom from consequence. freedom is openness and honesty[/b]. freedom is fun. freedom is the ability to do as you please, which is enabled by openness and honesty. if you are open, and willing to change your mind, if you are honest with yourself, and live as you feel you should, then you are free to do whatever you want. there are no restrictions for a person who is open and free.[b] if you are locked behind bars, you are still yourself[/b]. to not be free, you must imprison yourself through dishonesty or closedness.”
“[u]fun[/u] is the fourth and most important of the virtues:[b] you must not be too serious[/b]. if others do not accept the code, you must laugh, not cry. if another hurts you, do not let yourself down. [b]do not judge others: another person can never fail the code. you can only fail it yourself[/b]. if you see another who does not live by the code, you should not try to convert him to it. you should just live openly, honestly, and freely, and you should have fun. and if you do these things, you will turn people toward the code: [b]it is not by judgement, or by criticism, or by preaching, that others are brought to the code, but by fun[/b].”
Community Virtues This community is founded on four virtues.
“the four virtues are openness, honesty, freedom, and fun.”
“openness means a welcoming of new experience. openness means a receptiveness to new ideas. openness means that you know that you do not know everything, and therefore you must allow yourself to accept that which you do not know."
“honesty does not mean confessing. honesty does not mean you must reveal your innermost thoughts to everyone who crosses your path. honesty does not mean you cannot keep a friend’s secret. honesty means that you live as you are. that you do not do what you know you should not. honesty means that you are honest, not with others, but with yourself.”
“freedom is not freedom from responsibility. freedom is not freedom from consequence. freedom is openness and honesty. freedom is fun. freedom is the ability to do as you please, which is enabled by openness and honesty. if you are open, and willing to change your mind, if you are honest with yourself, and live as you feel you should, then you are free to do whatever you want. there are no restrictions for a person who is open and free. if you are locked behind bars, you are still yourself. to not be free, you must imprison yourself through dishonesty or closedness.”
“fun is the fourth and most important of the virtues: you must not be too serious. if others do not accept the code, you must laugh, not cry. if another hurts you, do not let yourself down. do not judge others: another person can never fail the code. you can only fail it yourself. if you see another who does not live by the code, you should not try to convert him to it. you should just live openly, honestly, and freely, and you should have fun. and if you do these things, you will turn people toward the code: it is not by judgement, or by criticism, or by preaching, that others are brought to the code, but by fun.”
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[size=5][u][font=sylfaen]At a Glance: Clan Virin & Water-Flight Specializations[/u][/size]
[font=Sylfaen]There are plenty of water clans that do not live mainly underwater - some make their abode in swamps, lakes, streams, oasis' - places with a large enough and stable water supply.
Some take on a "multi-tiered" system where clanmates not so keen on the idea of underwater residencies will guard the surface and any pathways coming to or from the depths. Other elementally-aligned dragons will take on a plethora of roles, such as stewardship of the clans food sources, environmental & medical studies, ambassadors, hunting, scouting, defense, recording knowledge - the list goes on and on.
Afterall, elders always say not to put all your eggs in one nest.
Most water dragons in the Virin clan are known for their [b]specializations[/b] - some know how to find water and its [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=24355535]stability[/url], some can [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=8685963]breathe underwater[/url] with little effort, or [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=29635694]tame[/url] their element with a flick of their tail, while others can shape water in ways other dragons only [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=8685962]dream[/url] of. Some are even part water, giving up a physical form for the [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=38216425]ethereal[/url].
Some can simply use water magic, beckoning their element to their side with a simple thought. Others can call upon water in its other states - requesting the aide of mist, frozen frost, rain, hail, monsoons. Storms, even - if they've been taken underwing by a lightning or wind *ROLE HERE*.
[url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=8685962]Indus[/url] specialty is fog - as long as there is water nearby, the guardian can entice her native element, clouding sight, healing wounds, and allowing the leviathan to move within the forests undetected. The denizens of the mountains bow in silence when a familiar shadow in the mist appears - if she shows herself it is on purpose.
Beastclans that reside near the mountain moon temple have known not to provoke the Guardian. Respect is top here, especially to nature and the ecosystem - for without life-giving water most of the life in the mountains would be non-existent.
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At a Glance: Clan Virin & Water-Flight Specializations
There are plenty of water clans that do not live mainly underwater - some make their abode in swamps, lakes, streams, oasis' - places with a large enough and stable water supply.
Some take on a "multi-tiered" system where clanmates not so keen on the idea of underwater residencies will guard the surface and any pathways coming to or from the depths. Other elementally-aligned dragons will take on a plethora of roles, such as stewardship of the clans food sources, environmental & medical studies, ambassadors, hunting, scouting, defense, recording knowledge - the list goes on and on.
Afterall, elders always say not to put all your eggs in one nest.
Most water dragons in the Virin clan are known for their specializations - some know how to find water and its stability, some can breathe underwater with little effort, or tame their element with a flick of their tail, while others can shape water in ways other dragons only dream of. Some are even part water, giving up a physical form for the ethereal.
Some can simply use water magic, beckoning their element to their side with a simple thought. Others can call upon water in its other states - requesting the aide of mist, frozen frost, rain, hail, monsoons. Storms, even - if they've been taken underwing by a lightning or wind *ROLE HERE*.
Indus specialty is fog - as long as there is water nearby, the guardian can entice her native element, clouding sight, healing wounds, and allowing the leviathan to move within the forests undetected. The denizens of the mountains bow in silence when a familiar shadow in the mist appears - if she shows herself it is on purpose.
Beastclans that reside near the mountain moon temple have known not to provoke the Guardian. Respect is top here, especially to nature and the ecosystem - for without life-giving water most of the life in the mountains would be non-existent.
This radiant gemstone is known for its magical ability to aid in the biological morphing processes of some rare types of sprites and fairies.
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Moonstone
Minerals & Ores
This radiant gemstone is known for its magical ability to aid in the biological morphing processes of some rare types of sprites and fairies.
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Moonstone
Minerals & Ores
This radiant gemstone is known for its magical ability to aid in the biological morphing processes of some rare types of sprites and fairies.
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Moonstone
Minerals & Ores
This radiant gemstone is known for its magical ability to aid in the biological morphing processes of some rare types of sprites and fairies.
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Maple Leaf
Organics
Many dragons believe that whispering a secret into a leaf and releasing it at night will curry favor with the Shadowbinder.
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Raw Jade
Minerals & Ores
Though ornaments made from jade are expensive in Sornieth's economy, the raw form of this particular stone is in heavy abundance in the rivers that run through the Windswept Plateau.
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Wildwood Moss
Organics
Some moss took a lichen to a tree. (Special thanks meenahray.)
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Fir Branch
Organics
Easily mistaken for a Pine Branch.
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Pine Branch
Organics
Easily mistaken for a Fir Branch.
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Rippleconch
Organics
A brilliant aqua-colored shell. Conches are a favored craft item, lending themselves to beautiful necklaces, sculptures, and gifts.
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Dragon Coral
Organics
This coral has different alchemical properties depending on if it is used fresh or dried.
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Water Runestone
Dragonmade
An ancient stone bearing the ancestral rune of the Tidelord. Such a find should be kept as a prized possession.
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Azurite
Minerals & Ores
This deep blue mineral is most often used as pigment due to its tendency to convert into malachite should it encounter too much heat. When not being harvested for crafts, they are admired for their large and beautiful crystal formations.
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Woven Cloth
Dragonmade
A hempen cloth embroidered with decorative fish.
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Perfect Skipping Stone
Minerals & Ores
This stone is perfect for skipping across the water! You could probably get a dozen skips out of it if you threw it just right...
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Dried Flowers
Organics
Looks just like a live flower in every way, except flatter.
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Blue Quartz
Minerals & Ores
Additional minerals color this quartz a brilliant blue; a fine specimen for the marketplace! Then again, one can never have too many shiny things in one's own hoard...
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Crystal Quartz
Minerals & Ores
This crystal catches the light and reflects it in a scattering of color. Octarine is not present.
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Bluesand Agate
Minerals & Ores
Also known as Tidelord's Tears, this agate is rumored to grant its bearer premonitions. (Special thanks to Skitties!)
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Greatowl Feather
Organics
Their blue sheen is only visible in direct sunlight. At night, both the owl and the feathers are grey.
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Wrinkled Azurescales
Organics
Up close these petals do not resemble scales, though if ground into a pigment they can dye scales blue.
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Amethyst Geode
Minerals & Ores
To all appearances an ordinary rock, until it's cracked open!
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Celestine Geode
Minerals & Ores
The crystals are beautiful, but too small to be of much use to a craftsman.
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Ancestral Incense
Dragonmade
A potent incense that allows one to commune with their ancestors. (Designed by EW)
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Giant Sand Dollar
Holiday Items
A large, flat sand dollar. These come in an array of pastel colors. This can be traded at the Festive Favors shop during the Wavecrest Saturnalia.
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Cumulus Mane
Organics
A clan that gathers a large quantity of these manes can influence the weather in their region for a short period of time.
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Cumulus Mane
Organics
A clan that gathers a large quantity of these manes can influence the weather in their region for a short period of time.
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Cumulus Mane
Organics
A clan that gathers a large quantity of these manes can influence the weather in their region for a short period of time.
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Book of Urban Legends
Trinkets
Tales of dubious validity. Hatchlings can't seem to get enough of them.
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Toridae Mythology
Trinkets
Ever heard the one about the Toridae with three riddles? Or the one about the Toridae and the overly large hammer? Neither have we... until now.
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Grouse Basilisk Field Notes
Dragonmade
Someone was very dedicated.
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Coral Basilisk Field Notes
Dragonmade
Detailed field notes on the abilities of the Coral Basilisk. Where is the author?
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