The Duchy of Apión

Apión is the Void/Aether Elemental capital of Lucandria and the smallest of the duchies in landmass. It was the first area settled by the Miakis after their arrival in Aynurlet as a way to bring a sense of 'Telrunya' to the Miaki's new home. Though all Miaki, and now Mika, hail Aether as the greatest element, they still understand the need for the balance of the other ones, leading to the eventual expansion to the other duchies. Here, the Void Element is on display in the way they speak, build their infrastructure, and everyday worship.

General Information

Name of the Duchy: Apión /ah-PEE'-yōn/
Ruler’s Name and Title: Nienna, Duchess of Apión and the Arch-Dryw of Aether
Motto: “Where Shadows Fall like Mist to Quench the Sun Parched Land”
Coat of Arms: The DragonBee with a Herald Rose

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Geography

Location: Eastern section of Lucandria, nestled between fiery Bulnoriya to the north and earthy Terra to the south.

Major Landmarks and Points of Interest: • Aethyria: (Ampitheatre, docks, black market)

• The Hive: While technically the hive is the capital building in Aethyria, it can be considered a bustling city-state unto itself.

• Havenwilde: This village houses Wildkin of various types, outcast Mikas (voluntary and involuntary), and Mikas working in outreach/social service programs/etc assigned there.

• Flaxfoot: Artist commune and tent village just across the bridge from Aethyria.

• Moon Grove: Resort run by a pride of savvy Sphinxes; the former Aether Duke lives there now in his retirement.

• The Academy: Guard training center on outskirts of Havenwilde Village that houses Mikas from any/all duchies until they complete the program. Military citadel that polices the Wildkin in the village.

• The Harpy's Head Tavern: Dive bar/inn on the road to Havenwilde; only the seediest of Mika patronize this bar. It is the only inn in Apión that is willing to do business with Wildkin outside of Havenwilde.

• The Darlin' Dryw: Inn on the road to Bulnoriya

• The Bee-n-Bee: Inn on the road to Terra

Major Land Features

• Dragon's Keep: A small mountain in northern Apión. The name comes from a local legend passed down through generation after generation of local children that a Mika-eating dragon lives in its cave.

• Vilya Creek: Fresh water source for Havenwilde

• Astra Plain:

• Myst Henge: Temple for the moon worshippers

• Templa Forest:

• Forest Ruins: The original Miakis settlement, it was abandoned in favor of Havenwilde and then later Aethyria

Climate: General Climate: Typically cloudy with a mist that rolls over the lowlands early each morning and evening. The night skies are normally clear for moon worship.; Seasonal Variations: Breezehaven is contracted to clear the cloud cover during sun festivals.

Economy

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Major Exports: here Major Imports: there Currency: Amethyst Crown, nicknamed "Myst" as the singular and plural. Polished purple coin-shaped stone with a bee on the head and the Hive on the tail.

Trade Routes

• Routes: x • Internal: x • Trade Partners: All duchies, with a focus on exchanging unique goods

Society and Culture

Population: • Total Population: Approximately; • Major Ethnic Groups: Mikas; • Languages Spoken: Ancient Miaki “Lucandrian”, dialect?

Religion: • Dominant Religion: Aether or Magic itself is the greatest element

Education

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• Literacy Rate: High for Mikas; Wildkin is questionable

Cultural Heritage: ;Festivals:; • x: x

Traditional Music/Dance: x
Cuisine: x
Art and Architecture: x

Governance and Law

Government Type: • Monarchy/Feudal System: Duchy under the rule of Duchess Nienna; • Administrative Divisions:; • Common Laws:; • Notable Laws and Regulations:; • Judicial System:
Military: • x
Alliances and Rivalries: • Allies: Generally neutral with strong trade relations with all duchies.; • Rivals: Occasional disputes with the others; • Playful Rivalry:

History

• Founding: Established when Lucandria named the first Dukes and Duchesses to rule the land and the Miakis who had come over with them.

Major Historical Events:

• x: x
Notable Historical Figures: • x: x

Historical Conflicts: • x; •

Infrastructure

Transportation

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Public Services

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Communication

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Miscellaneous

Local Legends and Myths

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Recent Developments

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Racials

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