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<p>Abaka sits just across The River and southwest of the [[Realm|realm]] capital, [[Alebad]]. Large silt deposits and a warm climate combine to make Abaka a fruited paradise. In the southern parts of the region, where the weather tends to be more tropical, citrus fruits abound from numerous groves. Scuppernong grape vineyards line the northern sections, among other familiar varieties. A small trade route has developed between [[Colonies/Vir_el_Mari_heights|Vir el Mari heights]] and Abaka to [[November_Family|transport]] pine resin downstream for one of the more popular wine selections. Added during fermentation, the resin gives this Abakan wine its unique, sweet flavor. An excellent complement to fish or salty meals, much of the wine is shipped northward along the ''Portion-Alebad-Alowca'' [[Trade|trade]] route.[[#1|<sup>1</sup>]] </p> | <p>Abaka sits just across The River and southwest of the [[Realm|realm]] capital, [[Alebad]]. Large silt deposits and a warm climate combine to make Abaka a fruited paradise. In the southern parts of the region, where the weather tends to be more tropical, citrus fruits abound from numerous groves. Scuppernong grape vineyards line the northern sections, among other familiar varieties. A small trade route has developed between [[Colonies/Vir_el_Mari_heights|Vir el Mari heights]] and Abaka to [[November_Family|transport]] pine resin downstream for one of the more popular wine selections. Added during fermentation, the resin gives this Abakan wine its unique, sweet flavor. An excellent complement to fish or salty meals, much of the wine is shipped northward along the ''Portion-Alebad-Alowca'' [[Trade|trade]] route.[[#1|<sup>1</sup>]] </p> | ||
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<p>Abaka is also the location of the founding temple of [[Kamido]], the Temple of Sylph. Prayers, meditation, and other righteous pursuits take place daily, and visitors are openly welcomed. | <p>Abaka is also the location of the founding temple of [[Kamido]], the Temple of Sylph. Prayers, meditation, and other righteous pursuits take place daily, and visitors are openly welcomed. | ||
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The Abakan people are renowned for being industrious, self-sufficient and notoriously suspicious of outsiders. The region's habit of frequently changing hands in the past has imbued its inhabitants with an unassailable independance and hardiness which, while admirable, has been the frustration of many an Alebadian bureaucrat. Fortunately, despite several revolts and periods of unrest, the Abakan people seem to have settled under the Flag of the Golden Chalice and are enjoying the prosperity of the established trade route. | The Abakan people are renowned for being industrious, self-sufficient and notoriously suspicious of outsiders. The region's habit of frequently changing hands in the past has imbued its inhabitants with an unassailable independance and hardiness which, while admirable, has been the frustration of many an Alebadian bureaucrat. Fortunately, despite several revolts and periods of unrest, the Abakan people seem to have settled under the Flag of the Golden Chalice and are enjoying the prosperity of the established trade route. | ||
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Despite their suspicion of outsiders and fierce image, Abakans remain compassionate and curious and will provide hospitality to the hungry wayfarer, as long as the traveler in question is prepared to entertain the villagers with stories of their adventures around the "Heartfire." This is a continuously burning blaze in the centre of a village, fueled by several dedicated Fire Wardens. It is only ever extinguished in periods of mourning, out of respect for the dead. The Heartfire continues to be the hub of entertainment and village politics as it has done for centuries. | Despite their suspicion of outsiders and fierce image, Abakans remain compassionate and curious and will provide hospitality to the hungry wayfarer, as long as the traveler in question is prepared to entertain the villagers with stories of their adventures around the "Heartfire." This is a continuously burning blaze in the centre of a village, fueled by several dedicated Fire Wardens. It is only ever extinguished in periods of mourning, out of respect for the dead. The Heartfire continues to be the hub of entertainment and village politics as it has done for centuries. | ||
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In Abaka's village life, a man is most likely to take up farming, carpentry or metalworking. Solid, steady occupations, they allow a hard-working man with a family to provide for to make a good living. Farmers may trade in vegetables, fruits or meats or a selection of all three. Peasants living in the sometimes bleak but bountiful coastal areas of the region often run fish farms, dealing in various types of saltwater fish, squid, oysters and mussels. Much of this produce goes beyond the Abakan borders and is frequently enjoyed by nobles in Alebad city, Alowca and even further abroad. Abaka is particularly known for its delicious Cocoa fruit - an expensive but well-loved delicacy in any noble household, charred ''Im'sis'' fish, large, aptly-named Sunset tomatoes and Abakan potatoes. The highly toxic and elusive Milk Octopus is also an occasional export, though demand for this has dropped rapidly in the wake of several deaths of nobles whose cooks were inadequately trained to prepare it properly. | In Abaka's village life, a man is most likely to take up farming, carpentry or metalworking. Solid, steady occupations, they allow a hard-working man with a family to provide for to make a good living. Farmers may trade in vegetables, fruits or meats or a selection of all three. Peasants living in the sometimes bleak but bountiful coastal areas of the region often run fish farms, dealing in various types of saltwater fish, squid, oysters and mussels. Much of this produce goes beyond the Abakan borders and is frequently enjoyed by nobles in Alebad city, Alowca and even further abroad. Abaka is particularly known for its delicious Cocoa fruit - an expensive but well-loved delicacy in any noble household, charred ''Im'sis'' fish, large, aptly-named Sunset tomatoes and Abakan potatoes. The highly toxic and elusive Milk Octopus is also an occasional export, though demand for this has dropped rapidly in the wake of several deaths of nobles whose cooks were inadequately trained to prepare it properly. | ||
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