Creative Corner

[Item= Oasis songbird ] [item= Demoiselle crane] [item=Dustwing hummingbird ] [item= Redridge pangolin] [item= Striped monitor ] [item=Sublime peacock ] [item= Darkwood titan] [item=Dune vampire ] [item=Fragile moth wings ] [item=Rolling scarab ] [item= Bimac octopus] [item= Cyan tetras] [item= Lesser shallowshark ] [item=Royal oyster ] [item= Speckled hogfish ] [item= Corona sempervivum] [item= Murkbottom kelp ] [item=Sand creeper ] [item=Day lilies ] [item= Sunbeam fig] [Item=Flametail loach ] [item= Sea heart ] [item=Olympia oyster ] [item= Inscribed pangolin ] [item= ] [item= ] [item= ] [item= ]

[Item= Fin jewels] [item=Ghost flame candles ] [item=Cloak of the cosmos ] [item=Lagoon starsilk cloak ] [item=Glittering bluesilver torc ] [item=Voidfollow tailspine ] [item=Lavish ring ] [item= Fathomsearch halo ] [item=Valkyrie blade ] [item=Night sky silk scarf ] [item=Sinister presence ] [item=Umbral wreath ] [item= Twinkling stardrapes ]

[b]Exalted Progeny of House Phaedrin [/b] [img]https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/TelkrXTeDr1AkF0Ui0WdxNvJMJyARZnEFLAVDHo3Nek/https/i.imgur.com/5xzFPPd.png[/img] [columns][url= https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/50909502][img] https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/700521800878260265/853432702874026024/image0.png[/img][/url] [center][Item=Copper earrings of transmutation][item= raw jade][item=Corona sempervivum ][/center][nextcol][b]Coronet, firstborn jadeprince[/b] Lore to be added [/columns] [img]https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/TelkrXTeDr1AkF0Ui0WdxNvJMJyARZnEFLAVDHo3Nek/https/i.imgur.com/5xzFPPd.png[/img] [columns][url= https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/50909503 ][img]https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/700521800878260265/853450579057836062/image0.png[/img] [/url] [center][Item=Bonepriest venom ][item= Platinum ore][item=Flatlands tiara ][/center][nextcol][b]Parhelion, gilded gladiator[/b] Lore to be added [/columns] [img]https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/TelkrXTeDr1AkF0Ui0WdxNvJMJyARZnEFLAVDHo3Nek/https/i.imgur.com/5xzFPPd.png[/img] [columns][url= https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/51759986][img] https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/700521800878260265/853474815436521562/image0.png[/img][/url] [center][Item=Limestone stalactite ][item= Seaside kelpie mane][item=Copper pocketwatch ][/center][nextcol][b]Talos, reviled heir[/b] Lore to be added [/columns] [img]https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/TelkrXTeDr1AkF0Ui0WdxNvJMJyARZnEFLAVDHo3Nek/https/i.imgur.com/5xzFPPd.png[/img] [columns][img] https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/700521800878260265/853450579057836062/image0.png[/img] [center][Item=Blue spot pygmy wra ][item= Platinum ore][item=Flatlands tiara ][/center][nextcol][b]Parhelion, firstborn jadeprince[/b] Lore to be added [/columns] [img]https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/TelkrXTeDr1AkF0Ui0WdxNvJMJyARZnEFLAVDHo3Nek/https/i.imgur.com/5xzFPPd.png[/img]

[b]Music and Song[/b] [img]https://images-ext-2.discordapp.net/external/ubyMxCQYlPCGYIAeDRbaBom6FJpGs-4OPgc3RA3bJ3g/https/i.imgur.com/PRyH9lP.png[/img] [columns] [item= Bluesand agate] [Item= Lesser shallowshark] [Item= Wave slash] [Item= Flatback sea turtle] [nextcol][item= Driftwood log] [Item= Fathomsearch spirit jug ] [Item= Granite chunk] [Item=Water runestone ] [nextcol] The move to Ra-Harenae’s cliffs and caverns reconciled the Citadel’s water dragons with an ancient art previously forgotten. The art of [b]drop drumming[/b] involves a complex array of drums, tuned in a variety of notes and pitches, typically placed in a large cave. A hydromancer would manipulate drops and jets of water to bounce between the drums to produce a unique and complex rhythm. The first drop drums were placed in the largest caverns of an underground tunnel system so that the acoustics would carry throughout the entire complex. They were typically used by water clans to communicate over long-distance. The dragons of the Citadel eventually lost this practice (mostly because there were no caverns to play in), but the move to earth territory helped rekindle it. Drop drumming in Ra-Harenae is mostly for recreation and religion instead of long-distance communication. Large sets of drums are commonly seen in temples and music halls, while buskers might perform with smaller sets in the bazaars and marketplaces. Because it takes only minimal magical ability to manipulate water, even hatchlings and untrained dragons can plunk out simple rhythms, but there do exist highly trained musicians whose masterful manipulation can produce some truly unique and detailed tunes. [/columns] [img]https://images-ext-2.discordapp.net/external/ubyMxCQYlPCGYIAeDRbaBom6FJpGs-4OPgc3RA3bJ3g/https/i.imgur.com/PRyH9lP.png[/img] [columns] [item= Spiney whale] [Item= Seaside kelpie mane][nextcol][item= Royal oyster] [item=Traveler's Runestone][nextcol]Ra-Harenae seldom engages in battle and has never officially declared warfare. Still, the city keeps in its vaults an ancient war instrument, one not heard since the days of the Citadel: the [b]White Requiem[/b]. The White Requiem is a massive whalebone pipe instrument that produces a sonorous, haunting dirge used to declare battle and intimidate the enemy. Historically it was also used during the funeral of a sovereign. The White Requiem was last sounded for the deceased king Kaijin after the fall of the Citadel (as no sovereigns have perished since Zariel ascended the Ra-Harenian throne), and has since been stowed in the Coelestian vaults. There, we pray, it’ll remain.[/columns] [img]https://images-ext-2.discordapp.net/external/ubyMxCQYlPCGYIAeDRbaBom6FJpGs-4OPgc3RA3bJ3g/https/i.imgur.com/PRyH9lP.png[/img]

[img]https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/TelkrXTeDr1AkF0Ui0WdxNvJMJyARZnEFLAVDHo3Nek/https/i.imgur.com/5xzFPPd.png[/img] [columns] [Item= Celestine geode] [item=Mirror ] [item=Onyx ] [item=Demise of the bug game Hunter ] [item=Valkyrie blade ] [item= Demise of the big game hunter ] [nextcol][item=Silver seraph headpiece ] [item= winter wind ] [item=Mute swan ] [item= Wisp fruit ] [item=Glittering bluesilver torc] [nextcol] [Font=times new roman][b][size=4]The Aegis Gala[/b] [size=3] On the rare occasion of a full moon and a winter solstice on the same day, ATAXIA reaches the absolute peak of its power. Though corruptions strengthen in number and power, those who stay within Ra-Harenae and the protective aura of the Celestial Orbs are for the most part safe from attack. House Coelestis is all too aware of the threat of attack during this time, and in an effort to maintain the sense of peace and security during this time, they throw an extravagant festival named the Aegis Gala. This serves to effectively distract the populace, even as the Coelestian soldiers take extra measures to fortify the city outskirts from attack. The Aegis Gala occurs on the rare nights of both a full moon and winter solstice, which simultaneously occur about once every 30 years. Dragons revel in a frenzied fervor, donning masks and veils to hide their faces from corruptions. Firefly lanterns and starsilks are draped between the trees and Athiae glitters with thousands of silver fish imported just for the Gala. The palaces and complexes of the nobles are filled with revelers flaunting their finery. The Aegis Gala represents and celebrates the rebirth and flourishing of the city in spite of its past tragedies. Noble, merchant, and peasant alike cover their faces and put aside their divides to celebrate, as one, their ability to flourish under desert heat and unholy predator. The entire gala is an act of triumph, defiance, and solidarity. Traditionally, the Aegis Gala is preceded by three days of remembrance; the first day is an homage to those who died in the siege on the Citadel, the second for those who perished in the Saltplain Diaspora, and the third for the ancestors who survived to repopulate Ra-Harenae. [/columns] [img]https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/TelkrXTeDr1AkF0Ui0WdxNvJMJyARZnEFLAVDHo3Nek/https/i.imgur.com/5xzFPPd.png[/img] [columns] [Item= Daybreak decorations ] [item= Current caller raiment ] [item=Crystal carrier ] [item=Platinum ore ][nextcol][item=Golden sage cover ] [item= Ensorcelled volume ] [item=Haunted flame candles ] [item=Crystalcourt cascades ] [nextcol][b][font=times new roman][size=4]Conclave of Clairvoyance[/b][font=times new roman][size=3] The Conclave of Clairvoyance is a yearly congregation of prophets and seers hosted by the Solar Sybilline. It takes place at the beginning of each Sornieth Year around Brightshine Jubilee and lasts about 3 days, although it has gone up to a week in the past. The purpose of the Conclave is for Ra-Harenae’s prophets to collaborate on a yearly report of predictions using as many methods of foresight as possible. The prophets, too, are as varied as their methods, hailing anywhere from the temples of Aquarii to the Solar Sybilline to House Coelestis itself. The prophets report on topics ranging from Ra-Harenae’s economic health to possible corruption attacks to political events. First and foremost, though, has always been the fate of the Tidelord. A fair number of prophets each Conclave are former prophets of the Tidelord whose powers have been silent since the fall of the Citadel. The Conclave is typically civil, but the disappearance of the Tidelord is a touchy (but necessary) topic, especially since so many other prophets economically benefited from the sudden power vacuum left by the Tidelord’s priests. No blood has ever been shed during a Conclave, but it’s gotten close, and tensions escalate every year. [/columns] [img]https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/TelkrXTeDr1AkF0Ui0WdxNvJMJyARZnEFLAVDHo3Nek/https/i.imgur.com/5xzFPPd.png[/img]

Geography [img]https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/TelkrXTeDr1AkF0Ui0WdxNvJMJyARZnEFLAVDHo3Nek/https/i.imgur.com/5xzFPPd.png[/img] [columns] [item=Day lilies ] [Item= Murkbottom kelp] [nextcol] [item= Herbalist's Satchel ] [Item=Sand ] [nextcol] The trade winds blow from northwest to northeast, from Dragonhome to the Viridian Labyrinth. Besides helping to carry travelers, these winds also pick up mineral dust from the deserts of Dragonhome and carry it east, where it falls into the ocean and into the jungles of nature territory. Dragonhome dust can cause respiratory issues and impedes travelers’ sight, but it also has beneficial properties. It’s rich in nutrients and minerals that boost plant growth, and it’s theorized that that’s part of why the Viridian Labyrinth is so lush. Additionally, the sea in between is home to thriving kelp forests, which Ra-Harenae uses as training grounds for its warriors. [/columns] [img]https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/TelkrXTeDr1AkF0Ui0WdxNvJMJyARZnEFLAVDHo3Nek/https/i.imgur.com/5xzFPPd.png[/img]

[Item= Cinnamon] [item=Game fowl ] [item= ] [item= ] [item= ] [Item= Treasure plant] [item=Pangolin ] [item=Even more beautiful Boulder ] [item=Crystalcourt cascades ]

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[b]Cuisine[/b] [img]https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/TelkrXTeDr1AkF0Ui0WdxNvJMJyARZnEFLAVDHo3Nek/https/i.imgur.com/5xzFPPd.png[/img] [columns][item= sunbeam fig ] [item= fire flower] [item= stingless bee] [nextcol][item= honeycomb fragment ] [item= antique oil lamp] [item= molten crucible ] [nextcol] [b]Ember Honey[/b] The process of harvesting ember honey is a perilous one, but yields a unique honey with a distinctive red-copper color, glowing motes of pollen, and a natural spice from the plant used to make it. Making ember honey is much like making any other honey except for one key difference; the danger comes not so much from the bees but rather from the elusive fire flower, which thrives in the vicinity of active volcanic vents. The main component of ember honey is the pollen of the fireflower, which lends the honey its spicy flavor and imbues it with suspended motes of glowing pollen (hence the name). Therefore, the process of making ember honey is best left to dragons born of the fire flight. Their natural resistance to extreme heat makes tending to the fire flowers far safer, and their ability to breathe smoke is helpful in sedating the bees for a more sting-free harvest. Ember honey is often served in Ra-Harenae alongside sunbeam figs harvested from the sunspot groves. [/columns][img]https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/TelkrXTeDr1AkF0Ui0WdxNvJMJyARZnEFLAVDHo3Nek/https/i.imgur.com/5xzFPPd.png[/img] [columns][item= indigo harvest wreath] [item= dusk aconite] [item= satin violets ][nextcol][item= wisp fruit ] [item= jewelfaced dragonfly] [item= indigo harvest goblet] [nextcol] [b]Syzygy Wine[/b] The art of crafting Syzygy was mastered during the Citadel's golden age. It was always a valuable luxury brand, but after the fall of the Citadel most bottles of Syzygy were lost, along with the highly detailed process to produce it. The few original Citadel-era bottles recovered from shipwrecks have become incredibly valuable and have sat in noble vaults for decades, where they'll likely remain. In current day, Syzygy remains an expensive and sought-after wine favored by Coelestian nobles in particular. It has produced countless new iterations and rereleases in hopes of finally replicating the Citadel-era original, and some of those versions have since become nearly as valuable, although none so famous. Syzygy wine has a light, effervescent flavor with a low alcohol content and a faint blueberry flavor. It's typically a pale purple and comes in a shimmering glass bottle that's as much a work of art as it is a vessel. The grapes used to make the wine are of a rare variant grown in cold, high-altitude climates, and so delicate that sometimes the vineyard only yields a few dozen bottles a year. As a result, most Syzygy bottles are so expensive that they won't ever fall into the hands of a commoner. [/columns] [img]https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/TelkrXTeDr1AkF0Ui0WdxNvJMJyARZnEFLAVDHo3Nek/https/i.imgur.com/5xzFPPd.png[/img] [img]https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/TelkrXTeDr1AkF0Ui0WdxNvJMJyARZnEFLAVDHo3Nek/https/i.imgur.com/5xzFPPd.png[/img]

Demographics

Ra-Harenae is a diverse city where nearly every group is represented by at least a handful of residents.

Ra-Harenae stands on ground that technically falls under the domain of the Earthshaker, and the vast majority of hatchlings born in the city are of the earth flight. Some hatchlings born in the sea-facing side of the city fall under the water flight, and the Whitecliffs district in particular displays the highest demographic of water dragons.


Imperials in particular have a noticeably low presence in Ra-Harenae. The city has extremely tight regulations regarding imperial burial rites to avoid the risk of forming an emperor, or gods forbid, an emperor-based corruption. By law, all deceased imperials must be cremated or otherwise disposed of so that they leave no physical remains. A common practice to circumvent this law is to turn a near-death imperial into some other breed via breed change scroll.