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| − | + | [[Image:aucoin.png|165px|thumb|right|An Auroran gold coin, depicting a councilor of Aurora.]] | |
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| − | + | Unterstrom lies between Xinhai and Astrum, and is becoming a major trading hub, and a resting point for all traders. Festivals and fairs are common, and although the realm is yet financially insecure, its influence and wealth is slowly increasing. | |
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| − | + | ===Holidays=== | |
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| − | + | Aurora Day- 22nd of February | |
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| − | + | Deverka's Week- 26th of May to the 4th of June | |
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| + | This week commemorates the life of Morek's greatest ruler, Grandmaster Deverka. | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
Revision as of 16:49, 6 March 2010
History
Aurora was formed by a brave band of colonists on the 22nd of February, 8 days into the Spring of the ninth year of Dwilight. Their names were carved on the walls of Unterstrom, so none would forget their brave deeds. Its is said that the monsters themselves gave way before the proud host that took the city.
Their names are recorded below:
- Sir Aleskender Askari
- Sir Arak Thorson
- Sir Avalon Pendragon
- Sir Dylan D`Este
- Sir Hericus Lefanis
- Sir Jar Weaver
- Sir Medron Pryde
- Lady Meiren Diosine
- Sir Terivus Enodscopia
Culture
Unterstrom lies between Xinhai and Astrum, and is becoming a major trading hub, and a resting point for all traders. Festivals and fairs are common, and although the realm is yet financially insecure, its influence and wealth is slowly increasing.
Holidays
Aurora Day- 22nd of February
Deverka's Week- 26th of May to the 4th of June
This week commemorates the life of Morek's greatest ruler, Grandmaster Deverka.
Government
The government is a theocracy of the bloodstars, devoted to Sanguis Astroism. Major decisions are taken by the ruler and the Council of Three, the ruler, general, and judge of the realm.
Faith
The tomb of Grand Master Deverka lies in the city, and built around it is a temple to the stars. The stars are held in high regard by the colonists, but they yet struggle to convert the peasantry.
