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=Terra Duchy=
=Terra Duchy=
[[File:Terra.png|thumb|The Elemental Earth Duchy]] Terra is the Earth Elemental capital of Lucandria. It was set up in a way to help balance the elements and bring a sense of 'Telrunya' to the Miaki's new home in Aynurlet. Though all Miakis, and now Mika, hail Aether as the greatest element, they still understand the need for the balance of the other ones. Here, the Earth Element is on display in the way they speak, build their infrastructure, and every day worship.
[[File:Terra.png|thumb|The Elemental Earth Duchy]]
Terra is the Earth Elemental capital of [[Lucandria]]. It was established to help balance the elements and reflect the essence of [[Telrunya]] within the [[Miaki]]’s new home in [[Aynurle]]t. While all Miakis—and now Mika—revere Aether as the highest element, they acknowledge the importance of elemental balance. In Terra, the Earth Element shapes their language, infrastructure, and daily worship.


==1. General Information==
==General Information==


;Name of the Duchy: Terra
;Name of the Duchy: Terra
;Ruler’s Name and Title: [[Daeron]], Duke of Terra
;Ruler’s Name and Title: [[Daeron]], Duke of Terra
;Motto: "Steady as a rock, where greatness is built upon a solid foundation."
;Motto: "Steady as a rock, where greatness is built upon a solid foundation."
;Coat of Arms: A brown bear on its hind legs, standing in front of a green stylized tree and blue sky in the background
;Coat of Arms: A brown bear on its hind legs, standing in front of a green stylized tree with a blue sky background
;Flag: Two-colored background divided in half, green at the bottom, blue at the top with the brown silhouette of a bear on all fours in the center
;Flag: Green and blue horizontal split with the silhouette of a brown bear at the center
 
==Geography==


==2. Geography==
===Location===
===Location===
Southern section of [[Lucandria]]
;Region: Southern Lucandria


===Cities===
===Major Cities===
:• '''Terranovia:''' The capital city, known for its grand architecture and extensive gardens. The Duke's home, the Verdant Palace, is located here, closest to the Queen's tower at the center of Lucandria. The homes around the Palace are where the noble elite live, those with the most magical affinity and influence.  They possess all the most modern conveniences, from electricity and lights to running water and refrigeration. As one moves further out towards the edges of the city, the homes become a bit simpler; still possessing all the basics for civilized living, but perhaps without all of the same extraneous luxuries. Mika with less magical affinity live in these areas, making up the commoner level of the Terran Mika.  Terranovia is home to the royal gardens, which are beautiful gardens open to all city residents displaying the most lovely and picturesque floral displays the duchy has to offer.  This is also the location of the Terran Academy, an educational institution specializing in forestry, botany, and earth magic.  The university's home is here, however, much of their hands-on research and study is done at the Sylvan Sanctuary further south.  Terranovia Museum of Natural History nearby documents both the flora and fauna of the duchy, as well as the history of Terra and Lucandria as a whole.
;Terranovia
::The capital city, renowned for its grand architecture and extensive gardens. It hosts the Verdant Palace, home to the Duke. Noble Mika live in its inner rings, enjoying magical conveniences such as electricity and plumbing. Common Mika reside in the outskirts, enjoying a simpler lifestyle. The city includes the Terran Academy and the Museum of Natural History.


===Villages and Territories===
===Villages and Territories===
:• '''Sylvanus:''' Renowned for its forestry and connection to nature, Sylvanus is home to both the lumber yards as well as the Sylvan Sanctuary south of the village proper.  The Sanctuary is a protected location where rare and important species of flora and fauna are raised so that they may thrive and also be studied by academic researchers.
;Sylvanus
:• '''Florania:''' Florania is famous for its agricultural output and floral beauty. The important duty of providing the rest of Lucandria with most of their grown food supplies falls on their shoulders.  In addition to providing the land with nutritious food, they also provide the land with beauty in the form of many rare and colorful flowers, some for decoration, but others with beneficial purposes.
::A forestry-rich village known for lumber yards and the Sylvan Sanctuary—an ecological and research preserve.
:• '''The Wilds:''' The area of untamed space in the woods and fields of Terra where Mika have not settled to practice their crafts to send back to the capital. This is where the Wildkin are allowed to run free and make their homes where they will.  While not necessarily enslaved in other parts of Terra, they are not allowed to own land in the City or Villages and are usually only seen working as servants or manual labor in other locations.  They are looked down upon by the Mika, who tend to view them as primitive and lesser.
;Florania
::Known for its floral beauty and agricultural abundance. Supplies Lucandria with crops and rare flowers.
;The Wilds
::Untamed lands where Wildkin roam freely. They are not enslaved, but are barred from owning land and often serve as laborers.


 
===Landscape===
===Major Land Features===
;Mountains: None
:• '''Feature'''
;Forests: Lush temperate and subtropical jungles
:• '''Feature2'''
;Rivers/Lakes: Gaian River, Lake Tierra, Tierran Dam
:• '''Feature3'''
;Coastline: Lake Tierra shoreline
:• '''Feature4'''
;Plains/Farmlands: Fertile and widely cultivated
 
    Landscape:
        Mountains: None
        Forests: Lush, temperate forests, with some sub-tropical jungles in the southeast
        Rivers/Lakes: Gaian River flowing into Lake Tierra, formed by the Tierran Dam
        Coastline: Gaian Riverbanks and the shore surrounding Lake Tierra
        Plains/Farmlands: Fertile plains ideal for agriculture
        Other Notable Features:


===Climate===
===Climate===
:'''General Climate:''' Mild and temperate, but humid with frequent rains.  Breezehaven and Aquilaris ensure that Terra receives the proper weather for their crops, sending either sun or rain towards the areas that need it most.
;General: Mild, humid, frequent rainfall
:'''Seasons:''' Artificially controlled by Breezehaven to simulate warm and wet summers, then mild and slightly drier winters.
;Seasonal Variation: Artificially controlled by Breezehaven


 
==Economy==
==3. Economy==


===Primary Industries===
===Primary Industries===
 
;Agriculture: Orchards, vegetable and grain fields
        Agriculture: Fruit orchards, vegetable and grain fields, lumber industry
;Mining: Clay
        Mining: Clay
;Manufacturing: Wooden furniture, textiles
        Manufacturing: Handmade wooden furniture and other goods, raw textiles
;Trade: Food, herbs, lumber
        Trade: Food, textiles, lumber, medicinal herbs
;Other Industries: Tourism
        Other Industries: Tourism


===Major Exports===
===Major Exports===
: • Fruits
;Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Medicinal Herbs, Lumber, Textiles, Handcrafted furniture
: • Vegetables
: • Grains
: • Medicinal Herbs
: • Lumber
: • Textiles
: • Handcrafted furniture and other wooden goods


===Major Imports===
===Major Imports===
: • Seafood
;Seafood, Pearls, Metals, Gems, Mana Stones
: • Pearls
: • Metal
: • Gems
: • Mana stones


===Currency===
;Currency: Quartz Crown
: Quartz Crown


===Trade Routes===
===Trade Routes===
: • Land Routes: Well-developed road networks connecting Terran cities and towns, as well as to the other duchies
;Land Routes: Extensive, well-developed roadways
: • Sea Routes: Some trade done on the waterways between duchies where goods are carried by boat
;Sea Routes: River and lake-based trade
: • Trade Partners: All duchies, floating markets
;Trade Partners: All duchies, floating markets
 
==Society and Culture==


==4. Society and Culture==
===Population===
===Population===
: • '''Total Population:''' Approximately 450,000
;Total: Approx. 450,000
: • '''Major Ethnic Groups:''' Mika, Lycan, Sphynx, Selkie
;Ethnic Groups: Mika, Lycan, Sphynx, Selkie
: • '''Languages Spoken:''' Ancient Miaki/Lucandrian (common tongue), Terran dialect which is a guttural-sounding language with deep throat sounds (think similar to Irish/Scottish Gaelic in our world)
;Languages: Ancient Miaki/Lucandrian, Terran dialect (guttural, Gaelic-like)


===Religion===
===Religion===
: • Dominant Religion: Worship of earth spirits, ancestor worship
;Dominant Beliefs: Earth spirits and ancestor worship


===Education===
===Education===
: '''Literacy Rate:''' High for Mikas; Wildkin is questionable
;Literacy: High among Mika, uncertain among Wildkin
: Terranovia is outfitted with multiple schools to educate the Mika children, with smaller branches in each of the outlying villages, Sylvanus and Florania to cover the basic skills they need in life. Once their basic education is complete, they can choose to start their work or go for higher education. Terra has one dedicated university, or they can be sent to Apión to pursue higher learning.
;Institutions:
;Major Universities
::Terranovia: Central education hub
: • '''Terran Academy:''' Located primarily in Terranovia, the Academy is an educational institution specializing in forestry, botany, and earth magic.  Classes and basic instruction are held here, while field research and long-term graduate study is done at the Sylvan Sanctuary to the south.
::Terran Academy: Specializing in botany and earth magic with research at Sylvan Sanctuary


===Cultural Heritage===
===Cultural Heritage===
;Festivals:
;Festivals:
: • '''Harvest's Bounty:'''
::Harvest's Bounty, Spring Planting, Sun Solstice
: • '''Spring Planting:'''
;Traditional Arts:
: • '''Sun Solstice:'''
::Tribal music with drums and pan flutes, storytelling dances
;Cuisine:
::Plant-based dishes, hearty stews, rare game meats
;Architecture:
::Treehouses, canopy walkways, clay/stone homes inspired by nature
 
==Governance and Law==
 
;Government: Feudal monarchy under Queen of Lucandria
;Divisions: Provincial territories based on resource specialization
;Local Governance: Governors
;Legal System:
::Laws protect natural resources
::Strict lumber regulations
::Duke-appointed courts
 
;Military:
::Army: Strong land forces with earth mages
::Navy: Minimal, lake and river patrols
::Other Forces: Geomancers
 
;Allies: Water Duchy, Air Duchy
;Rivals: Fire Duchy


===Traditional Music/Dance===
==History==
:Tribal in nature, featuring prominent drum beats and accompanied by pan flutes or other woodwinds; dances are used to tell stories, history and myths, as well as celebrations of great deeds


===Cuisine===
;Founding: One of the original Lucandrian duchies
:Fruit and vegetable salads, baked grains, and rarely venison or pork, usually for important celebrations or hearty stews in the chill of winter
;Historical Events: [To be filled in]
===Art and Architecture===
;Historical Figures: [To be filled in]
:Wood carving, paints made from natural dyes, and clay and stone structures; architecture is inspired by nature, so homes are built into the trees, connected by walkways overhead in the canopy, or homes on the plains built out of hardened clay and stone
;Conflicts: [To be filled in]


5. Governance and Law
==Infrastructure==


    Government Type:
;Transportation:
        Monarchy/Feudal System: Feudal system under the Queen of Lucandria
::Roads: Among the best in Lucandria
        Administrative Divisions: Divided into several inland provinces, each ruling over different areas, such as agriculture, lumber trade, conservation, and natural sciences
::Bridges: Functional and reliable
        Local Governance: Provincial governors
::Other: Deer-drawn carts
    Legal System:
        Common Laws: Laws protecting the forests, fields, and other natural resources
        Notable Laws and Regulations: Strict regulation on lumber harvesting and replanting
        Judicial System: Local courts, overseen by the Duke's appointed judges
    Military:
        Army: Powerful land forces, including an active standing army
        Navy: Limited aquatic presence, primarily only patrolling the river and waterways, as well as the lakeshore
        Other Forces: Ground forces, including powerful earth mages specializing in geomancy
    Alliances and Rivalries:
        Allies: Water Duchy, Air Duchy
        Rivals: Fire Duchy (occasional tensions)


6. History
;Public Services:
::Healthcare: Magical healing, herbal medicine
::Education: Widely available
::Security: Active patrols along trade routes


    Founding: Established as one of the original duchies of Lucandria
;Communication:
    Major Historical Events:
::Postal: Bird and deer couriers
        Event Name:
::Telecom: Magical devices; backup coded messages
        Description:
    Notable Historical Figures:
    Historical Conflicts:
        Wars/Battles:
        Rebellions:


7. Infrastructure
==Notable Landmarks==


    Transportation:
;Verdant Palace: Duke's residence in Terranovia
        Roads: Some of the best maintained roads in all of Lucandria
;Museum: Terranovia Museum of Natural History
        Bridges: Simple, yet functional bridges over the main river, as well as to other duchies to facilitate trade and the transportation of food and other goods
;Sanctuary: Sylvan Sanctuary, a haven for rare species and research
        Ports:
        Other Means of Transportation: Deer-drawn carts for transporting goods as well as merchants along trade routes
    Public Services:
        Healthcare: Advanced healing magic as well as extensive research into natural herbal curatives
        Education: Public schools, specialized forestry and botany academies
        Security: Trade route patrols
    Communication:
        Postal System: Efficient, using both trained birds as well as swift deer
        Telecommunications: Magical communication devices, with the backup method of coded messages sent via birds/deer if there is ever doubt that the magical means could have been compromised


8. Notable Landmarks
==Miscellaneous==


    Castles/Palaces:
;Myths & Legends: [To be filled in]
        Verdant Palace: The residence of the ruling Duke or Duchess, surrounded by lush gardens
;Famous Figures:
    Monuments:
::Duke Daeron: Stoic and resilient
    Natural Wonders:
;Recent Events: [To be filled in]
    Museums:
        Terranovia Museum of Natural History: The Capital city museum that documents both the flora and fauna of the duchy, as well as the history of Terra and Lucandria as a whole
    Other Points of Interest:
        Sylvan Sanctuary: A protected area for wildlife as well as rare plants, some of which grow nowhere else in Lucandria and are necessary for certain medical purposes


9. Miscellaneous
==Notes==


    Local Legends and Myths:
Additional details can be added as the duchy develops.
    Famous Personalities:
        Duke Daeron: Current ruler, known for his stoicism and resilience
    Recent Developments:


10. Notes
==Racials==
        *Notes
;Strength:
        *Notes
::Terran Mika possess impressive physical strength beyond their appearance.
;Green Thumb:
::Natural talent for plant cultivation even in poor soil.


11. Racials
==Mana Stones==
    Strength
;Force: Used for enhanced strength and resistance
        Terran Mika are naturally physically stronger than their form might imply.  Not enough to perform crazy supernatural feats like lifting mountains or houses, but more that they have a natural strength that makes simple lifting, carrying, and certain fieldwork easier than one might think for such lithe, delicate looking beings.
;Gravity: Used in construction, agriculture, and magical devices
    Green Thumb
        Terran Mika also have a natural affinity for growing plants and flowers.  Even if the soil conditions are not ideal, somehow they can manage to coax beautiful blossoms and bountiful harvests from the soil, given the barest of necessary resources.


12. Mana Stones
[[Category:Places]]
    Force
[[Category:Lucandria]]
    Gravity
[[Category:Aynurlet]]
[[Category:Earth]]
[[Category:Earth Duchy]]
[[Category:Mika]]

Latest revision as of 03:51, 3 July 2025

Terra Duchy

The Elemental Earth Duchy

Terra is the Earth Elemental capital of Lucandria. It was established to help balance the elements and reflect the essence of Telrunya within the Miaki’s new home in Aynurlet. While all Miakis—and now Mika—revere Aether as the highest element, they acknowledge the importance of elemental balance. In Terra, the Earth Element shapes their language, infrastructure, and daily worship.

General Information

Name of the Duchy
Terra
Ruler’s Name and Title
Daeron, Duke of Terra
Motto
"Steady as a rock, where greatness is built upon a solid foundation."
Coat of Arms
A brown bear on its hind legs, standing in front of a green stylized tree with a blue sky background
Flag
Green and blue horizontal split with the silhouette of a brown bear at the center

Geography

Location

Region
Southern Lucandria

Major Cities

Terranovia
The capital city, renowned for its grand architecture and extensive gardens. It hosts the Verdant Palace, home to the Duke. Noble Mika live in its inner rings, enjoying magical conveniences such as electricity and plumbing. Common Mika reside in the outskirts, enjoying a simpler lifestyle. The city includes the Terran Academy and the Museum of Natural History.

Villages and Territories

Sylvanus
A forestry-rich village known for lumber yards and the Sylvan Sanctuary—an ecological and research preserve.
Florania
Known for its floral beauty and agricultural abundance. Supplies Lucandria with crops and rare flowers.
The Wilds
Untamed lands where Wildkin roam freely. They are not enslaved, but are barred from owning land and often serve as laborers.

Landscape

Mountains
None
Forests
Lush temperate and subtropical jungles
Rivers/Lakes
Gaian River, Lake Tierra, Tierran Dam
Coastline
Lake Tierra shoreline
Plains/Farmlands
Fertile and widely cultivated

Climate

General
Mild, humid, frequent rainfall
Seasonal Variation
Artificially controlled by Breezehaven

Economy

Primary Industries

Agriculture
Orchards, vegetable and grain fields
Mining
Clay
Manufacturing
Wooden furniture, textiles
Trade
Food, herbs, lumber
Other Industries
Tourism

Major Exports

Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Medicinal Herbs, Lumber, Textiles, Handcrafted furniture

Major Imports

Seafood, Pearls, Metals, Gems, Mana Stones
Currency
Quartz Crown

Trade Routes

Land Routes
Extensive, well-developed roadways
Sea Routes
River and lake-based trade
Trade Partners
All duchies, floating markets

Society and Culture

Population

Total
Approx. 450,000
Ethnic Groups
Mika, Lycan, Sphynx, Selkie
Languages
Ancient Miaki/Lucandrian, Terran dialect (guttural, Gaelic-like)

Religion

Dominant Beliefs
Earth spirits and ancestor worship

Education

Literacy
High among Mika, uncertain among Wildkin
Institutions
Terranovia: Central education hub
Terran Academy: Specializing in botany and earth magic with research at Sylvan Sanctuary

Cultural Heritage

Festivals
Harvest's Bounty, Spring Planting, Sun Solstice
Traditional Arts
Tribal music with drums and pan flutes, storytelling dances
Cuisine
Plant-based dishes, hearty stews, rare game meats
Architecture
Treehouses, canopy walkways, clay/stone homes inspired by nature

Governance and Law

Government
Feudal monarchy under Queen of Lucandria
Divisions
Provincial territories based on resource specialization
Local Governance
Governors
Legal System
Laws protect natural resources
Strict lumber regulations
Duke-appointed courts
Military
Army: Strong land forces with earth mages
Navy: Minimal, lake and river patrols
Other Forces: Geomancers
Allies
Water Duchy, Air Duchy
Rivals
Fire Duchy

History

Founding
One of the original Lucandrian duchies
Historical Events
[To be filled in]
Historical Figures
[To be filled in]
Conflicts
[To be filled in]

Infrastructure

Transportation
Roads: Among the best in Lucandria
Bridges: Functional and reliable
Other: Deer-drawn carts
Public Services
Healthcare: Magical healing, herbal medicine
Education: Widely available
Security: Active patrols along trade routes
Communication
Postal: Bird and deer couriers
Telecom: Magical devices; backup coded messages

Notable Landmarks

Verdant Palace
Duke's residence in Terranovia
Museum
Terranovia Museum of Natural History
Sanctuary
Sylvan Sanctuary, a haven for rare species and research

Miscellaneous

Myths & Legends
[To be filled in]
Famous Figures
Duke Daeron: Stoic and resilient
Recent Events
[To be filled in]

Notes

Additional details can be added as the duchy develops.

Racials

Strength
Terran Mika possess impressive physical strength beyond their appearance.
Green Thumb
Natural talent for plant cultivation even in poor soil.

Mana Stones

Force
Used for enhanced strength and resistance
Gravity
Used in construction, agriculture, and magical devices
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