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It is believed that the [[Aerans (Iscaric tribe)|Aerans]] were the first [[Maro-Ephenian languages|Maro-Ephenians]] to settle in the region, in the later stage of migration from the [[First Forrest]], which mostly overtaking the [[Ethrians (tribe)|Ethrian tribes]] which had lived their previously, pushing them north in some cases, and intermingling in others. These Aerans were also in close contact with [[Dalitia|Talothic]] and [[Haidic languages|Northern Haidic]] colonies established throughout Iscaria. | It is believed that the [[Aerans (Iscaric tribe)|Aerans]] were the first [[Maro-Ephenian languages|Maro-Ephenians]] to settle in the region, in the later stage of migration from the [[First Forrest]], which mostly overtaking the [[Ethrians (tribe)|Ethrian tribes]] which had lived their previously, pushing them north in some cases, and intermingling in others. These Aerans were also in close contact with [[Dalitia|Talothic]] and [[Haidic languages|Northern Haidic]] colonies established throughout Iscaria. | ||
A number of Aeran settlements were made throughout [[Paliciun]], and in their earliest days the most powerful and influential among them was [[Seleps]], situated at on the Traedus delta. However, Telrhamir began to slowly rise to prominence. The region had always been well known for its manufacture of papyrus, but the discovery of paper (accredited to [[Panno Iunus Lucia Aprios]]) brought in huge amounts of wealth to Telrhamir. Even throughout the reign of the Empire, it was often referred to as the "paper capital" ({{Smallcaps|''{{term|indus}} {{term|harēpae}}''}}). Furthermore, the city sat just upriver from the [[ | A number of Aeran settlements were made throughout [[Paliciun]], and in their earliest days the most powerful and influential among them was [[Seleps]], situated at on the Traedus delta. However, Telrhamir began to slowly rise to prominence. The region had always been well known for its manufacture of papyrus, but the discovery of paper (accredited to [[Panno Iunus Lucia Aprios]]) brought in huge amounts of wealth to Telrhamir. Even throughout the reign of the Empire, it was often referred to as the "paper capital" ({{Smallcaps|''{{term|indus}} {{term|harēpae}}''}}). Furthermore, the city sat just upriver from the [[Niha Lupenta]], a large and reliable flood plain of the Traedus, allowing high crop yields. In the [[Aeranid War]], Telrhamir fought the other Aeranid settlements, lead by Seleps, and won, taking control of Paliciun, and establishing the '''Aeranid Kingdom''' ({{Smallcaps|''{{term|rennun}} {{term|aerānidun}}''}}). During this time, many prominent houses and families were resettled in Telrhamir. Some of the smaller houses joined existing schools, while other more powerful ones banned together to form new schools. | ||
===Aeranid Kingdom=== | ===Aeranid Kingdom=== | ||
There are mentions of 'kings' ([[Aeranir]]: {{Smallcaps|''{{term|rēner}}''}}) as the primier political figure in [[Telrhamir]] going back to the city's earliest history, however it is only after the Aeranid War, and the large increase of Telrhamir-controlled land, that the Kingdom period is considered to have begun by historians. The Kingdom was marked by its territorial expansion, which, by the time the King was overthrown by the Senate in 2104{{Smallcaps|[[New Imperial Age|bnia]]}}, covered all of [[Iscaria]], most of central [[Ephenia]], northern [[Hileria]], [[Valun]], [[Copta]], [[Dalitia]], and parts of northern [[Suria]]. | There are mentions of 'kings' ([[Aeranir]]: {{Smallcaps|''{{term|rēner}}''}}) as the primier political figure in [[Telrhamir]] going back to the city's earliest history, however it is only after the Aeranid War, and the large increase of Telrhamir-controlled land, that the Kingdom period is considered to have begun by historians. The Kingdom was marked by its territorial expansion, which, by the time the King was overthrown by the Senate in 2104{{Smallcaps|[[New Imperial Age|bnia]]}}, covered all of [[Iscaria]], most of central [[Ephenia]], northern [[Hileria]], [[Valun]], [[Copta]], [[Dalitia]], and parts of northern [[Suria]]. | ||
==Social structure== | |||
===House and School=== | |||
The centre of Aeran life in the capital, Telrhamir, was the '''''cōmus''''' ('house'). The ''cōmus'' was not based off of familial association, but rather social bonds. People were born into their mother's ''cōmus'', but would often leave later in life to establish their own ''cōmus'' with friends, lovers, colleagues, etc., or join a pre-established ''cōmus'' of repute. A ''cōmus'' was usually composed from anywhere between three and a dozen members, although more prestigious or wealthy ''cōmerent'' were generally larger, especially as household staff were considered a part of the ''cōmus''. | |||
Above the ''cōmus'' was the '''''achara''''' ('school'). Originally the primary function of the ''achara'' was the education of children, but from an early stage of Aeranid society they took on a far vaster social role. The achara was a sort of ''super-cōmus'', bringing together even larger groups of people with similar social, material, and philosophical interests. Representation in the Telrhamiran senate, at least before the Small Coup, was based off of the acharar, with each one sending a number of senators proportional to its share of the city's population. | |||
Both ''cōmus'' and ''achara'' where not fixed groups, and one may choose to exit or enter either at any point in time, provided they met the entrance requirements for the ''cōmus'' or ''achara'' they wished to enter. Whilst most cōmerent where made up entirely of people of the same achara, inter-''achara'' ''cōmerent'' where not uncommon. The leadership of both groups where decided internally, by whatever mechanisms they saw fit to do so. Each ''achara'' had its own culture, reputation, and speciality, and ran its affairs differently. | |||
There where thirty-six ''achara'' officially listed in the capital at the hight of the empire. The following is an (incomplete) list: | |||
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* ''Accoehia {{Smallcaps|(acc)}}'' | |||
* ''Aelūia {{Smallcaps|(ail)}}'' | |||
* ''Avistia {{Smallcaps|(avi)}}'' | |||
* ''Caescar {{Smallcaps|(cai)}}'' | |||
* ''Camilia {{Smallcaps|(cam)}}'' | |||
* ''Cōmus Renis {{Smallcaps|(cr)}}'' | |||
* ''Ehermīnia {{Smallcaps|(ehr)}}'' | |||
* ''Lūcīnia {{Smallcaps|(lov)}}'' | |||
* ''Lupēnscia {{Smallcaps|(lvp)}}'' | |||
* ''Motus Avis {{Smallcaps|(ma)}}'' | |||
* ''Motus Soniae {{Smallcaps|(ms)}}'' | |||
* ''Ñōtar {{Smallcaps|(ñot)}}'' | |||
* ''Paetia {{Smallcaps|(pai)}}'' | |||
* ''Plumen Tullentun {{Smallcaps|(pt)}}'' | |||
* ''Qurtīnia {{Smallcaps|(qvr)}}'' | |||
* ''Rascānia {{Smallcaps|(ras)}}'' | |||
* ''Tersīnia {{Smallcaps|(ter)}}'' | |||
* ''Tūvīnia {{Smallcaps|(toi)}}'' | |||
}} | |||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
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Because chefs did not dine with the general population, but rather amongst themselves after regular meals were served, they were often considered a class apart, and children’s rumore held that they never ate. | Because chefs did not dine with the general population, but rather amongst themselves after regular meals were served, they were often considered a class apart, and children’s rumore held that they never ate. | ||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
==== | ====Terrestrial and celestial gods'==== | ||
Aeranid religion distinguished broadly between two sets of gods; | Aeranid religion distinguished broadly between two sets of gods; terrestrial gods and celestial gods. Of the two, the earthly gods were much more frequently referred to and called upon in daily life and worship. They are associated mostly with nature, natural phenomena, places, animals, and peoples. The celestial gods however represented more abstract, cosmic forces, and were generally associated with heavenly bodies. They were understood to dwell in the stars, and were mostly occupied with cosmic matters. | ||
This split is theorised by some to suggest the syncretism of two or more separate, earlier traditions amongst the ancestors of the [[Aerans]]. As the theory goes, the | This split is theorised by some to suggest the syncretism of two or more separate, earlier traditions amongst the ancestors of the [[Aerans]]. As the theory goes, the terrestrial gods descend from the gods worshipped by [[Maro-Ephenian languages|Maro-Ephenians]] migrating into [[Iscaria]] from [[Eubora]], while the celestial gods descend from the religion of the earlier inhabitants of Iscaria. As the two groups intermingled and merged, so too were their religions combined. Critics of this theory point out that many of the basic beliefs and deities associated with the celestial gods are found in many other Maro-Ephenian cultures without the terrestrial_celestial distinction, suggesting these elements could not have originated in Iscaria. Proponents argue that these Early-Iscaric beliefs may have been more widespread than previously assumed, that they may have spread throughout Maro-Ephenian cultures ''after'' initial contact, or that many of the beliefs of the Maro-Ephenians were reanalysed and grafted onto the Early-Iscaric religion. | ||
====Creation myth, and the battle with Destruction==== | ====Creation myth, and the battle with Destruction==== | ||