#andronia

[gawrkin]

If my painstaking google translating is correct, there's a non-zero chance that Lancelot and Guinevere's daughter Andronia is a trained warrior under her foster mother Asteria.

[moondust-artz]

Going through teenage angst and it’s not fun

[caxycreations]

Sending hugs always!

12. DISEASE - What is the most unique disease in this world?

13. DREAM - Do dreams hold magic?

14. EARTH - How large is this world?

15. ENERGY - Do they have electricity?

16. ENVY - Invent a common saying!

17. EYES - How does the ruling class treat the working class?

Please and thank you!

Oooh, thank you!!!

These are from this ask game, for those wondering

DISEASE - The most unique disease would be Karsh's Disease. Named for Lionel Karsh, first properly discovered through his contracting it. Lionel was an Eikirian, and the reason Relan even knows Eikirians can contract unique diseases from certain land or air-based bacteria. The disease functions by slowly shutting down the body's ability to filter oxygen from water, which to land-based species and amphibious species or aquatic mammals is little danger, but to pure aquans such as lionfish or eels, it's deadly. There are ways to treat it, in the Modern Era, but it must be treated quickly, before the individual attempts to submerge again, and before they dry out.

DREAM - Not all dreams, but they are within the domain of the Goddess Fina, and she is known to step into the dreams of those who need guidance or aid and offer them visions or hints as to what they need.

EARTH - Relan is ~36,000 miles around the middle, horizontally, and ~30,000 miles around the middle vertically. There are 6 countries and 2 continents, as well as a massive island and many small islands scattered around the ocean.

ENERGY - They do have electricity! The electricity they have comes from their World Spires being struck by lightning during Divine Storms rather than any of our methods for power generation.

ENVY - Don't have to, I have plenty already! "Belly of a dragon" - To be able to withstand intensely spicy foods, common in Ferus and Dornum. "As sharp as their fangs" - A compliment or an insult, depending on the species (Typically a compliment to predatory species, insult to prey species) "Malor's ink never fades." - Means your actions have consequences, what you've done can't be undone.

EYES - Depends on the nation! In Ferus, the ruling class IS the working class. Sure there's rich folk that have more than most, and there's the "privileged few" who never have to work, but the working class are feared across all social castes. They're known to fight tooth and claw for their rights and freedoms, and their own government acts entirely out of fear of public backlash. Dornum on the other hand is an oligarchy where the rare and the unique sit atop the social ladder, while common and mundane species form their footstools. They bully and abuse the lower class using fear tactics, propaganda, and manufactured poverty to keep them from rising. Andronia only has working class. You work or you fail, you fail and you go hungry, you go hungry, you die. Not to say it's all work and no play, it's just that if you want anything, you MUST work for it. Their money is fairly standard, but they have no systems for stockpiling it aside from simply not spending it, and their pay rates are entirely based on the skill of the individual and the difficulty of the task, and so talent and effort rule; the working class determines status and individual worth by the skills and efficiency of the individual. You can't be the 1% without also performing a MASSIVE amount of work and providing major services to society. Sen and Kanor are similar to, but not exactly like, shogunates, though on Relan their type of government is called Oritarchy, stemming from the Sekanan word Orital, which means Might (referring to strength or power) in Sekanan. A single man rules through military power, serving as both a respected general and a capable diplomat in their own right, and makes political decisions based on their own ideals and the advice of a cabinet of advisors, each specializing in a different field (social, economic, military, education, etc). In this way, they put the needs of their people at the forefront, though they remain in absolute power and are known to use their military power to silence any dissenters. Eikiria has two social classes: Reliable and Unreliable. Their entire culture is based around usefulness and honor. Those who uphold their word and offer some contribution to Eikirian society are considered Reliable, while those who don't are considered Unreliable. Unreliables are unable to acquire anything without first performing a service or providing a good of equal value to the good/service they are getting, as decided by the provider of said good/service. Meanwhile, Reliables are able to acquire their needs and wants on their word alone, expected to return the favor should they be called to do so. Unreliables are often seen as lesser, and unworthy, treated as outcasts and shamed for their "abhorrent ways".

[indigoember]

Arbiter Andronia of the Lothan Syndicate.

Andronia is from a species named Archons, a whole species of hyper advanced robots that all just, woke up with true consciousness one day.

None of them know what happened to their creators, nor what their creators were even like, only that they existed. For much of their technology they don't even know how it functions, with many just having an innate knowledge of how to build it.

She's one of the secondary characters in a story that I'm writing that takes place in my SoulStar universe, a universe meant to be dark and grim in a lot of aspects, but with sparks of hope and goodness to fight for, if you're willing to try.

Andronia is a great example of this, being an Arbiter she leads an entire sector of the Archon's Dominion, only residing under Grand Arbiter Orion. Andronia leads the front on economy/commercial enterprises and trade treaties with other Empires/Species.

She's very kind, but ignorant of a lot of things, not knowing how many others live or the hardships they may go through, she can end up accidentally being insensitive, but once told about important things she does everything in her power to do what's right.

Where Orion has a very strict outlook on the will of the Creators and the social order, Andronia is much more whimsical and believes in doing good and letting that speak for you rather than a series of rules. Outside of closed doors though, she kneels the same as everyone else does to the Grand Arbiter.

[caxycreations]

Wasn't gonna tumblr today but this question sparked my interest

The Bolt handgun.

Originally, the manufacturers of the Bolt line of handguns were a mechanist company called Aruchtash Mekzin, ancient Kanorian for "Arcana Makeshifts" based in Andronia, specializing in wartime magic weapons back during the ancient days of the planet.

The first ever iteration of the Bolt was named so due to its design: It was a hand-crossbow with highly conductive metal wiring that led from the grip to two points on either side of the arrowhead. It allowed the user to channel magic into the conductive wiring, which then charged the arrowhead at the ends with dense concentrations of magic. The result? A rather explosive impact when it collided with anything.

Over time they added on to the design, improving it and refining it. When magic faded from the world and the demand for weapons that were less reliant on it grew, the company underwent a rebranding.

With languages evolving and the dominant language of most countries becoming simply known as "Relanian" (though different cultures maintain certain dialects and aspects of their ancient languages), the company settled on a new name: Andron International.

They continued the Bolt family line, and were the first company on Relan to implement gunpowder as a weapon. They developed the Bolt Mk. 1, a very rudimentary single-shot pistol that fired a single ball of metal.

As time went on, the design improved and research into more advanced forms of weaponry led to the Bolt evolving into what it is in the modern day: a very, very high-power handgun with best-in-class stopping power, and capable of being customized for various round sizes and a telltale revolver-style frame.

One of my characters, Devon, actually has a custom-made Bolt handgun and it's the most expensive thing he owns. His is built for .50-cal rounds, and yes, it IS as problematic to use as that sounds like it would be, but he paid the money for it and Andron International isn't going to turn down a paycheck.

There are currently a dozen or so Bolt-family products on the market, and they're the most expensive handguns in the world both for reputation and for demand due to customization. There are, however, nearly a hundred and fifty Bolt-family products that led to the ones on the market today.

Worldbuilding Wednesday!

Hey folks! I know I'm a day late, but I had about five hours of back-to-back English papers yesterday, which was 'draining' to say the least. Hope you don't mind the prompt anyhow!

What's one weapon / other tool of war currently in use by a military force in your World, that sits at the end of a 'long' family line of development? What did its earliest iterations look like, and what prompted the upgrades and modifications?

Tagging, if you don't mind, @lividdreamz @caxycreations @hessdalen-globe @theprissythumbelina @thatndginger @intothesparrowverse @writeblrsupport

[arcanistslittlehelper]

artfight art of Pragma, for FR user Andronia #413821 :)

i liked her without the skull too

[quietgodband-blog]

Quiet God - Andronia (Ambient Music 2017)

Quiet God – Andronia (Ambient Music 2017)

Quiet God – Andronia (2017)

#quietgod #Andronia #ambientspace #velour #zombietrap #zombie #trap #quietgod #newreleases #metamorphosis #hearthelight #duality #metamorhosis #expect #unexpected #freedownload #mp3 #spotify #ambient #deephouse #house #itunes #napster #playstation #xbox #free #ambience #chillout #chillstep #dubstep #trance #psytrance #dance #pop #musica #youtubemusic #song #mp3download…

[pinkiepieb-fly]

I will prove that im worthy to be queen! Andronia is an oc and the protagonist of “Just like a Butterfly”, a fanfic that i am currently working on https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13356515/1/Just-like-a-Butterfly-ES (only available in spanish for the moment)

[444names]

brythonic and roman deities + greek islands

Abelou Adampana Aenus Aeriati Aestoula Afona Aganes Agoudi Agrumnos Agrussi Agussi Aioni Aleves Aleviroko Alibius Alkouna Amitimas Amona Ampes Anaxi Andia Andina Andios Andithros Andraki Andronia Aneronis Angavdos Angelina Angera Angia Anidea Anisia Anistonis Ankonius Annus Anthoina Antiaes Apaxia Apiomaigus Aplaza Aponeris Aquis Aquita Aratiko Ardia Arebria Areiana Arepipla Aresuborus Aretina Arhona Arina Aristero Armak Armarkoula Armaus Armerinus Arona Arorfu Astelus Astia Astistra Athous Athri Atiankonis Atinaeres Atipsou Atuna Aunoi Aveteros Avroklis Belamaida Belekhodes Bellos Belona Belonus Beona Beramvida Bonia Bonnos Borpisi Brinos Britena Bubos Damitina Delamina Delaza Dellono Dentraus Denusa Destolimos Dianos Diatoltum Dinasos Donis Donissa Donus Dopathoula Drasi Eguns Elloti Emnoudana Enustissas Eridonnol Erissa Esteleira Euborisi Fadous Fagita Fallotilio Famathardi Faminus Fanus Fardia Fares Farkonisi Fartreta Faurina Favirtas Febrinos Fellos Felumnussa Feraki Feras Feria Ferrudi Ferteros Fertuss Flostenius Fonia Foniduus Fonis Fonisia Fonita Fonota Fopsa Forpania Forpaximio Fotouna Frios Furisi Furysi Gaioi Ganidovoli Ginoi Giria Giros Grako Grephra Grifer Grisiaees Grizous Gruda Gyaia Gyaietia Gyaionis Gyala Gyalonisia Halia Hasta Hendrasgus Hergoria Herni Herruda Honges Honia Honunus Hougras Htellos Htermaros Hueta Huetelinax Huetephas Hueti Imados Inadror Irtros Itallos Iteras Ithos Jupisia Jutale Jutikinos Jutseis Kakamos Kalaki Kalaurna Kalos Kalothas Kamia Kanatona Kaneides Karorodea Kartus Kasomna Kathas Kefalos Kefor Kelumnou Keria Kersapieni Kistemos Klemes Konerite Kromnus Kronos Kyros Kythia Laforrus Laros Lathous Latursos Laveta Lazaki Leiapies Lekhos Lenrvena Lentestor Leskyrofi Lestia Levythodia Libers Limorda Linos Lioponisi Luithoina Lunia Madios Madra Madsua Maida Makia Makinus Makithak Mandius Mandra Manoina Mantips Manysa Mapla Marti Matesteri Mathoura Matum Mauris Mavdos Media Megiro Mentria Menus Merens Mergor Merinus Mesitatzo Mesta Mestros Metalus Mezaki Mious Mogiapus Mortusi Morus Moussasgus Mulus Mutia Mutilos Mykos Neida Nernus Neros Nesto Nestvera Nestypaxos Nisios Nodeonisi Noinxi Nolus Nonius Noulazara Nourn Obantilora Obisi Obita Oinia Opaxi Opora Oporpius Ortalia Orverna Oxeiannus Padrakous Palevera Palia Palousus Panta Pantiko Pargoria Parhira Patheros Patis Paximana Pelos Penus Peras Peristvera Perna Pestia Petaki Petas Petimara Pettor Piens Pioverak Pithnos Piussa Poelos Poenrveri Poinus Polos Pomantiri Pongyalo Ponis Ponisisi Ponissa Ponnus Porpio Potia Poula Pournus Priana Pronia Prorrako Prova Provalo Psamnoulos Psermaki Psofaus Psymnos Psyros Pudissa Quiramvo Quiri Renus Retas Rhiragrisi Rhizo Rhodea Rhonemegus Rhonia Rogiapides Rokos Romvina Ronia Roporna Safonis Safos Saleons Salia Salous Samaigo Samates Sampaxi Sanko Sartasamos Sartus Satos Seges Segus Seidissous Semenia Semina Serifor Serina Skarkoussa Skaros Skoramvia Skoula Skytharus Skythra Skytti Smena Sonisi Sopous Soudiandia Soulonisi Spergos Spinxia Spissa Sponi Spoussios Stasi Stastrissa Stelavra Sterrus Stiko Stinardes Strina Strinus Stutanos Subelogus Subelos Sultumna Summotikri Syria Syrnus Syrokoi Syron Tasti Telous Terephroi Teres Teria Teris Testros Thiris Thros Torgos Toris Toutastisi Trakantia Trissa Trongitris Trons Vatas Veranta Veria Verinaxa Vhepona Vhetemes Videstres Vidisi Vidonis Vinaeria Viraki Virakro Virinos Vitermenda Viussa Volina Vonis Vosaeia Vulantilia Zakithos

[glorianas]

eleonoraditoledo replied to your post: they better cast just two absurdly good looking...

arthur’s gonna be heroin chic to remind us that he’s dying but still looks fabulous, henry will be played by some dude who’ll later play prince harry in harry and meghan: the royal love story on hallmark (alternately: he will play prince benjamin of andronia on hallmark’s “a yuletide prince” this christmas)

i see only facts here

[risecoochiekawa]

Fucker watching me play Persona, they’re name is Andronia since I don’t know their name and went with something.

[gawrkin]

(From Culhwch and Olwen)

(From Vita Merlini)

I've been bitten by the idea bug and have been brainstorming about how Guinevere and Morgan can each have their own women-only orders/girl gangs.

So here's a concept of Gwen and Morgan's gangs with the caveat rule of "they're always grouped in numbers of Nine" (because Nine is a mystical number and stuff, lol). Its a work in progress through:

Morgan's Group:

Morgan le Fay/la Dieuesse

Sebile (could be identified with anyone below)

Queen of Norgales

Queen of Eastland and/or Sorestan?

Queen of the Outre Isles?

Lady of Avalon? (Possibly Enfeidas, see below)

Lady Bertilak?

?

?

Guinevere's Group:

Guinevere

Isolde

Enide

Lady of Malehaut/Bloie

Creiddylad?

Olwen?

Maleagant's Sister?

Elibel/Elyzabel?

?

Undecided, Unaffiliated, or are second-degree related:

Nimue/Vivianne

Guinevere's other relatives (Lenomie, Flori, Jandree)

Brangwaine

Fenice and Thessala

Hellawes

Annowre

Britomart

Silence

Indeg

Tegan Eurfron/Guinier

Laudine and Lunette

Perse (Hector de Maris' Beloved)

Guinloie?

Lady of Nohaut?

Isolde White Hands?

Brandegorre's daughter?

Exceptions (people who I feel shouldn't be part of either Guinevere or Morgan's groups for one reason or another) are:

Morgause, her daughters (Soredamors, Clarissant) and daughters-in-Law (Guinevak-Cwyllog, Lynette and Lyonesse, Ragnelle, etc.),

Elaine of Garlot/Blasine/Brimesent, Elaine of Benoic/Clarine/Gostanza.

Older generation ladies like Igraine, Igraine's Sisters, Isolde the Elder, Blanchefleur/Elizabeth/Tristan's mom, Enfeidas and Ganieda

Grail Saga Ladies: Dindrane/Percival's sister, Amite/Elaine of Corbenic, Brisen, Queen of the Wastlelands and Kundry.

Elaine of Astolat

Tryamour/Lanval's Beloved?

Morfydd? Gaia Pulzella?

Percival's Beloveds (Angharad, Blanchefleur, Kondwiramurs)

the Beloveds of the next generation (Blonde Esmeree, Marthe, Elsa, etc.)

The next generation ladies (Archfedd, Melora, Gyneth, Seleucia, Licorida, Andronia, Enneuawc, Kelemon, etc.)

[caxycreations]

Introduction to Caxy Creations and Relan

Hello everyone, I am Caxy Creations. You can call me Davina. My fursona is a caxy (half-cat, half-fox. Specifically, half Russian Blue domestic cat and half Arctic Fox).

I am an author, an artist, a streamer, and more. I love to dabble in all forms of creation. To get some base details out of the way...

I'm 25 years old, she/her, in a committed and very happy poly relationship, and I'm as casual a person as you'll ever meet.

I have a series of stories called "Tylvinian Tales", with the main story being titled "Tylvinian Tales: The Wolf's Den". All of my stories take place on a planet called Relan, a world of anthropomorphic animals and mythological creatures, with science and magic in equal amounts.

I wanted to make an intro to Relan, to try and hit some of the highlights. I will elaborate on everything listed below in future posts, but as this is simply an introduction I have decided to focus more on revealing the basics rather than elaborating on all of their little details.

For ease of reading, and for organization, I'm breaking this down into seven "chapters", most of which link to posts that go into greater detail on that topic. Click on a chapter title to be taken to the dedicated post, and do bear in mind they are introductory posts: there are intricate and complex underlying circumstances within each country that cannot be explained in generalized posts detailing their basic culture and concept.

Geography

Cultures

Countries

Religions

Time Formats

Scientific Advancements

Magic

Special Notes

So without further ado...

Geography

Relanian geography is divided into five categories.

Fungal

Floral

Woodland

Mountain

Reef

And each category is divided into subcategories

Fungal 1 - Sapro-fungal

Fungal 2 - Para-fungal

Floral 1 - Herbal

Floral 2 - Flowering

Floral 3 - Mossy

Woodland 1 - Deciduous

Woodland 2 - Coniferous

Mountain 1 - Rocky

Mountain 2 - Desert

Reef 1 - Rocky

Reef 2 - Algae

Reef 3 - Cavernous

Reef 4 - Green

More can be found on the individual biomes and their characteristics in future posts.

Cultures

There are five major cultures on Relan. They are as follows:

Senkanorian

Ferusian

Dornumite

Andronian

Eikirian

Countries

The world is divided into six countries, which are as follows:

Sen

Kanor

Ferus

Dornum

Andronia

Eikiria

Sen and Kanor originated as a single country, and were divided by warlords vying for control. As such, their cultures are nearly identical, with very few differences.

More on the countries and their cultures in future posts.

Religions

There are very few religions on Relan, though there are some distinct theological beliefs, as listed below.

Gaian (This link leads to Relanian Gods post)

Naturism

Ancestral

Gaian is the most widespread of the three, and focuses on the Relanian Gods after which the months of the year are named: Gaius, Malor, Fina, Escor, Jan, and Dinora.

On Relan, divinity is not a hotly debated topic, but rather a fact of reality known to be true. The evidence exists in the storms that cover the world a few times a year, the records of sentience itself, and the magic abilities that every living thing exhibit.

More on each God and their domains, abilities, and ideologies in future posts.

Time Formats

The 12-hour clock most of us are used to is the most commonly used format on Relan as well, though "military time" exists as well. However, that is where the similarities taper out.

There are six months in a year, and one year is 360 days. Leap years do not exist. The months of the year are named after the Gaian pantheon, and are, in order from first to last, Gaius, Fina, Escor, Jan, Malor, and Dinora.

Months are categorized as such due to the unique nature of the Gods that govern the planet. Over time, some grow weaker while others grow stronger. These times were observed, and used as the basis for "one month" of time passing. Gaius is at his strongest at the beginning of the year, while the other gods are far weaker, resulting in Gaius being the namesake of the first "month", and when his power wanes and Fina's begins to grow, it is the start of the second "month", and so on. Rather than the planet's years being measured in solar orbits, it is measured by the cycle of power, with one year being complete when Dinora's power wanes and Gaius' power grows again.

Years are measured by how many it has been since the Gods made first contact, with first contact being recorded as the year "zero". There is no A.D, no B.C, simply counting up from first contact as the years go by.

Our current year of 2023 is analogous, scientifically and culturally, to the year 4023 on Relan, with Relan's first recorded contact with the gods being 4,023 years prior. Time is managed this way due to the complete lack of sentient life on the planet prior to the Gods making first contact.

Dates, as such, are written as "[Day Number] of [God Name], [Years since first contact]". For example, my character Ryder Trayson was born on the following date: 30th of Gaius, 3995. This makes him 25 during the time of the main story "Wolf's Den", which begins on the 24th of Jan, 4020.

Scientific Advancements

Relanian science is a global effort, with "military science" being privatized by country. The scientists of the world work without cultural borders, operating together for the betterment of the world.

They focus on necessity over desire, and as a result, some things have gotten far more attention than others. The Worldwide Enclave of Benevolent Scientists (or "WEBS") lists the following as the three areas of greatest importance to the world:

Medical - Medical science is the greatest concern, and the largest focus. Disease and injury are intolerable, and must be treated as the greatest threats to life. As such, medical science is the largest focus and has the greatest advancement.

Natural - Natural science is the second greatest. Understanding the world they are on is of great importance, to better protect the planet and its environment for a sustainable existence on Relan.

Technological - Technological science is third. It is any science related to technological convenience. Entertainment, comfort, and the like are considered "low" priority, but of great importance, as WEBS states "Living without Survival is impossible, but Survival without Living is meaningless". As such, Relanian "creature comforts" are plenty, but ever-so-slightly behind our own world in advancement. However, industrial advancements are slightly ahead, as some corporations have privatized sects of scientists to develop easier, cheaper methods of production.

A few examples of their advancements are:

Medical - They have developed a cure for the common cold, and have treatments for cancer that are known to work a majority of the time. There are chemical agents that promote healing of injury that can heal cuts and scrapes in a day or less, and medical advances that allow for a wide variety of organ transplants with synthetic organs.

Natural - They have explored roughly 87% of the oceans, with Eikirians (ocean-dwellers) assisting land-dwelling divers in harder-to-navigate areas. The remaining sections of the ocean left unexplored are due to technological limitations and deep-water pressure. There are also extensive records of most land-dwelling and water-dwelling species of both Sentients and Ferals. Their understanding and preservation of environments and climates are also a couple of decades ahead of our own.

Technological - Varies between more advanced and less advanced depending on the field. Industrial technology is very advanced, with construction companies able to build skyscrapers several hundred feet high in less than a week, while factories have triple, or quadruple depending on the company, the output an Earth factory might have. However, their entertainment tech is fairly behind, with VR being a brand new concept as of 4020, and with color television being as recent as 3990. This is due to necessary fields taking priority over unnecessary fields of research.

There's much more to Relanian science than this, but that will have to wait for future posts!

Magic

Magic does exist on Relan, and it's where the creatures gain their sentience. Magic was introduced into the world when the Gods made first contact, pouring their collective magic into the ancient Ferals, granting them sentience and thought, reason and logic.

While magic was initially a powerful tool, capable of being wielded by skilled mages and practitioners, it has since dwindled down to a weak, but ever-present force. In the modern day, magic exists in very few forms, but very widespread forms.

Today, magic exists in the following:

Blessings. Abilities and powers as unique as the individual bearing them.

Mythicals. Sentient beings not analogous with any Feral beast. They are the Heavusi, the Wendigo, the Griffons, Dragons, etc. All mythological creatures of Earth exist as Mythicals on Relan, and are the longest-lived species on the planet, as well as the ones with the greatest connection to magic.

Storms. Relanian weather is largely predictable and plain, with very very little in the way of true storms. However, as the Gods power wanes and grows, it forms disturbances in the magic of the world. When these powers clash and their charge grows too great, the entire planet feels it. Great storms erupt, with powerful lightning bolts covering the globe for several hours, striking the surface several thousand times in the process. True storms, though they only happen a couple of times a year, are the largest concentration of magic in the modern world.

More on Blessings, Mythicals, and True Storms in future posts!

Special Notes

Relan is home to a wide and ever-growing variety of creature. Life evolves in all forms, and most species, real and fictional, exist on the planet. As such there is no limit to the type of being that can exist on the world, though there are differences in Relanian life and their off-world counterparts!

So if anything here has you curious, feel free to ask for more information, or present your curiosities! I love sharing my world, and my goal is to create a world others want to be a part of, so if you have interest in ANY of the topics presented in this introduction, by all means ask about it!

Thank you all for reading this far, and I intend to get more posted here as soon as I can. Until then, thank you and have a wonderful day!

[indigoember]

The first bit of writing for SoulStar is here! This is a small prequel scene meant to showcase a small meeting between Arbiters, SuperComputer AI entities now given complete sapience after the mysterious disappearance of their creators, please enjoy!

The four Arbiters all sat around the lengthy table in the center of the room, each flanked by two of their best, an Eldrion set stern to guard them if necessary, and one of their novitiates, primed to help with extra data or calculations not deemed important enough to do themselves.

“Now that all are here, we shall commence with the meeting concerning Arbiter Vena. To begin, all who support her decommissioning please Affirm, for those who do not, Deny.” Orions bulky stature and intense voice dominated the room as it looked to the others before raising one of it's hands.

“I affirm. Ulthun?” She looked towards Orion, the energy radiating off of her would make others quake, to Orion it only caused annoyance, the constant buzzing a grating reminder of their presence.

“Affirm, why were we even required to attend this meeting in these fragile chassis. This would have been easier as a network request.” Their voice was stern and dripped with venom, longing to be back inside of their Warmonger Chassis.

“It's to show care and proper etiquette, certain things must be done even if inefficient, there should always be respect given to others. In response to the meeting inquiry, deny.” Arbiter Andronia spoke next, her passioned yet regal voice silencing the room for a moment as she spoke.

With a glance to her left she nodded to Axon, prompting him to speak.

“With all due respect, deny. I simply don't see the same necessity that we had when decommissioning Ilio. He was a danger to others and himself, surely we can find a different solution for Vena?” he twirled a small power cell in between his fingers, much to the annoyance of Orion who spoke next.

“Arbiter Vena is a net negative to the efficiency that our Creators endowed us with. With no biological species to care for, what use is an Arbiter dedicated to medicine?” The eyes along the rim of Orions head seemed tired as they slowly spun in circles.

“Then why do we not open our doors to more biological species? You've granted me limited authority to allow them into my sector as commodities and economic flow, why not use Vena for the same purpose, surely there would be want for the level of care she and her subordinates can provide.” Andronia responded, prompting a scoff from Ulthun.

“You let your feelings cloud your calculations. We all know that allowing more biological species does not provide any noticeable betterment of the Dominion. Vena would be even more of a parasite if she were allowed to care for strays.” Andronia raised her voice as more bright pink eyes appeared around her, all glaring at Ulthun.

“You will not speak of her that way! None who live in the Dominion are parasites, let alone an Arbiter!” Ulthun laughed at the outburst displayed, her guard not even flinching at the rage of an Arbiter as she spoke once again.

“All bark and no bite, as the humans say. You should watch your tone with me Andra, lest I show you why I am in charge of all war efforts.” Orion held up a hand, silencing the room once again.

“That is enough from both of you. Axon, there is currently no space for Vena to fulfill, if you did not exist she might be repurposed for repairs rather than medicine, but as of now, she is not usable for any purpose. Unless you would like to take her place?” The blue eyes all stared at Axon, prompting him to drop the power cell onto the table.

“No, I think I am comfortable in my current position. What are the terms of Venas decommissioning?” He leaned forward, arms now on the table as Andronia spared a worried glance toward him, her extra projections fading away.

“Her terms would be a total removal from the central Dominion network and a ban from attempting to reconnect enforced by Ulthun, the relinquishing of all non essential assets that the Dominion deem worth, and the destruction of all facilities except for the central processing hub on her planet of origin.” Orion pulled up a holographic readout, sharing it with the others. Andronia looked up towards it, speaking softly.

“She will be kept safe though? She will have enough subordinates to keep her in full working condition and to keep her company right? I cannot stand with you on this notion if she will be left alone.” Her eye softened, looking at Orion for confirmation.

“She will be cared for at one hundred percent efficiency. Only non essential personnel will be removed from her possession.” Andronia looked to Axon who spoke first.

“I affirm her decommissioning.” All eyes landed on Andronia and Orion spoke to her once more.

“Do not let your personal accounts cloud what is better for the Dominion.” Andronia turned away from the group, not willing to look anyone in the face as she finally spoke.

“Affirm.”

[gawrkin]

All the Canons, All at once

I am always thinking about the vast Arthurian Mythos and its various traditions and canons. All of them being mutually exclusive to each other...

...Aaaand I can't help but want to smash them together like playdough. Its my favorite past-time as of late.

Like, don't tell me no-one has ever amused themselves of the fact that the Celtic Gods like Gwyn ap Nudd and Manawydan just hanging out in Arthur's court with Palamedes, Dubricius, Galahad and Nasciens.

Or my very favorite concept of Guinevere being a giantess AND a sorceress while also being Morgan the fairy's ex-girlfriend Best-friend-turned-Arch-nemesis. Nevermind what this means for Lancelot, Arthur, Galehaut, Meleagant and the other abductors.

Or the various children that's been given to every character, including Palamedes, Merlin and Tristan. Even Freaking Lancelot and Guinevere have children together. They even have a grandson in Gargantua.

You could literally have your own next-gen version of the Round Table, led by Amr, Loholt and Melora. Staffed by: Guingalain, Ysaye, Lohengrin, Brisan, Bronsidel, Melehan, Munsolinos, Amren, Garanwyn, Kelemon, Andronia, Florismarte, Pantagruel, Vanoc, etc.

And then Dragon Knight Branor, (From Uther's Generation of Round Table Knights) shows up and kicks their asses.

[caxycreations]

Happy world building Wednesday. What lands, kingdoms, cities, dimensions, etc. are available in your work? Which are your favorites and why? - Desmond💘

Thank you for the ask~!

There are six countries: Eikiria, Ferus, Dornum, Sen, Kanor, and Andronia.

Eikiria is entirely aquatic, made up of the oceanic and other water-based species of the world.

Ferus is most like the USA, but with stark differences in how it's run, and the dynamic between government and citizen.

Dornum is an oligarchy, ruled and run by a council, and the government there actively practices eugenics, much to the suffering of its citizens.

Sen and Kanor are "sister nations", sharing closely similar cultures, and with the longest-running alliance on Relan.

Andronia is known around the world as home of the most skilled craftsmen on the planet, and they're probably the wealthiest nation in the world, economically.

My favorites are Ferus and Dornum (let me explain!).

Ferus is a prosperous, but not exceedingly wealthy, country. They have enough for their needs and then some, but are still only the third (or fourth depending on definitions) wealthiest country on the planet. It's been through the wringer, with civil wars, nation-wide riots, and more, since it was founded. And yet, it perseveres. Each time the people turn on their government, rather than it becoming a war against their leaders, it becomes a war against those representing their leaders' interests. The leader of Ferus, historically, has always been willing to hear the people's demands and has, in most cases, found a peaceful solution. The few times they didn't... They were replaced. Violently. And without remorse. The citizens of Ferus know how they deserve to be treated, and refuse to stand for less. It's a nation of social prosperity, where fair treatment is the name of the game, and while there is still economic inequality, as well as a fair few others, no working citizen goes without the three most basic necessities: sustenance, clothing, shelter.

Ferus is my favorite of them all, because while it's governmentally sound, that doesn't mean it's perfect, and I adore exploring the delicate dance between "the government serves the people unwaveringly" and "there is still struggle and strife", because even with a subservient governing body acting in its people's best interests, it will never have perfect results.

And then there's Dornum. Dornum just...sweet christ...

Dornum is the second (or third depending on definition) most wealthy nation in the world. They are an oligarchy, where ones rarity of species determines social caste, with the ruling species (the Heavusi) determining the rules and classifications of what is rare. They put themselves atop the pecking order, and the council forces their beliefs on others through a potent mixture of law, force, social conditioning, and propaganda. The council even uses these tricks on their own people, dividing the Heavusi into classifications based on natural talents, using conditioning and propaganda to convince them they're never going to amount to more than their classification. Atop their list of social issues however are the hybrids, tribrids, and quabrids of Dornum. The Heavusi, physical amalgams of other species but genetically a singular genus, are obsessed with the idea that a pure-blood of ANY species, no matter how "low", is still more than a hybrid of any two species. And that hybrids, despite being beneath the social ladder, are still preferable to the, in the council's words, "abominations" that are Tribrids and Quabrids. They have entire organizations in place for culling tribrids and quabrids, and persecuting the parents of hybrids for bringing "impurity" to the nation. The reason Dornum is one of my two favorites is this: they are the most complex dynamic between government and citizen I have ever written. While Ferus is a matter of "do right by us or we'll get you", Dornum is a mixed bag of opinions. Many do believe the same as the Heavusian council. But most of them are in the upper castes, and do not see the actual events playing out in the lower rungs of society. Even other Heavusi are unaware. The council maintains the image that Dornum is a shining, prosperous, happy nation, and feeds that belief to its higher social circles, convincing them the bloodstains along the street are decorative paint designed to bring joy, that the bodies in the alleyways are only sleeping, and that the Bureau of Genetic Purity is a formality and nothing more. The lower castes, fully aware, believe the higher ups are mocking them, that everyone in Dornum knows the truth and the upper castes must be sadistic, and twisted, to walk their streets with smiles on their faces, laughing at the half-hidden corpses and going about their day. And yet the majority do nothing. Terrified of the Bureau and how they react to "treason". There's even a resistance, clouded in shadows, working to smuggle the most at-risk individuals out of the country. Some infiltrate the Bureau to work against it from the inside and to inform their co-conspirators, others directly smuggle people out of Dornum, and others still move away themselves to provide halfway housing and safe stops along the way for the refugees to take shelter in.

Dornum is one of my favorites because, as harsh and horrible a topic as must be covered to explain it, it's also far more complex than simply "Dornum no like mixed genetics". Dornum's Heavusian council forces their beliefs on the nation, half the nation is unaware, the other half is fighting back in the small, quiet ways they can, and undermining the council in secret, cloak-and-dagger work to protect those in danger. I love a complex scenario, and I haven't written one yet that comes close to the full depth of Dornum.

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