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+ | The '''Barrens''' is a region roughly three to five days travel to the south of [[Skytopia]].<ref>Reverend Standfast. [http://skyrates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=95548#p95548 [Lhasa], Monument Square, Day 1], 16 September 2010.</ref> Unlike Skytopia's many [[skyland]]s, the Barrens is comprised of a single floating continent.<ref name="Gadria">[http://skyrates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=96711#p96711 [Barrens], Northern Port of Gadria, Day 7], 17 October 2010.</ref> |
| + | As there is nowhere to stop and resupply, travel between Skytopia and the Barrens is effectively restricted to the largest planes and blimps. Smaller craft are either transported aboard the traders or refueled mid-flight. |
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| + | ==History== |
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Although once an inhospitable place that was torn by war, the guidance of the [[Earthen Order]] has transformed the region into a place as diverse as Skytopia. While the Earthen Order is an ever-present entity, the people are largely free to handle their own internal politics. |
Although once an inhospitable place that was torn by war, the guidance of the [[Earthen Order]] has transformed the region into a place as diverse as Skytopia. While the Earthen Order is an ever-present entity, the people are largely free to handle their own internal politics. |
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The people of the Barrens mounted large scale expeditions to new lands. One such expedition, nominally led by [[Matriarch Clara]], discovered Skytopia. The difficulties in long range communication mean that the fates of the other expeditions are unknown. |
The people of the Barrens mounted large scale expeditions to new lands. One such expedition, nominally led by [[Matriarch Clara]], discovered Skytopia. The difficulties in long range communication mean that the fates of the other expeditions are unknown. |
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During the [[Hidden War]], it was speculated by certain parties, [[Captain Remy]] among them, that the [[Hidden Fleet]] was blockading Skytopia to prevent access to the Barrens and the [[Courtlands]] for reasons unknown. |
During the [[Hidden War]], it was speculated by certain parties, [[Captain Remy]] among them, that the [[Hidden Fleet]] was blockading Skytopia to prevent access to the Barrens and the [[Courtlands]] for reasons unknown. |
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With [[Alcuin’s Citadel]] under siege, the [[Council of Twelve]] sent many messengers to Skytopia and their other expeditions, although few made the journey.<ref>[[User:Neroshade|Nero Shade]], Chesterfield Taft. [http://skyrates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=92331#p92331 The Hidden War: Earthen Order, Second Decision], 8 July 2010.</ref> In response, Skytopia's Earthen Order marshaled a force to break through the blockade and aid their homeland. |
With [[Alcuin’s Citadel]] under siege, the [[Council of Twelve]] sent many messengers to Skytopia and their other expeditions, although few made the journey.<ref>[[User:Neroshade|Nero Shade]], Chesterfield Taft. [http://skyrates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=92331#p92331 The Hidden War: Earthen Order, Second Decision], 8 July 2010.</ref> In response, Skytopia's Earthen Order marshaled a force to break through the blockade and aid their homeland. |
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| + | * '''Alcuin's Citadel:''' the capitol of the Earthen Order. |
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| + | * '''Gadria:''' the northernmost city of the continent.<ref name="Gadria"/> |
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==Well-Known Skyrates from the Barrens== |
==Well-Known Skyrates from the Barrens== |
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| The Barrens | |
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| General Info | |
| Founded: | Unknown |
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| Population: | Unknown |
| Climate: | Arid, sandy desert |
| Danger: | Unknown |
| Economy | |
| Industries: | Unknown, possibly Religion and Agriculture |
| Exports: | The Earthen Order |
| For Sale | |
| Planes: | None |
| Upgrades: | None |
The Barrens is a region roughly three to five days travel to the south of Skytopia.[1] Unlike Skytopia's many skylands, the Barrens is comprised of a single floating continent.[2]
As there is nowhere to stop and resupply, travel between Skytopia and the Barrens is effectively restricted to the largest planes and blimps. Smaller craft are either transported aboard the traders or refueled mid-flight.
History
Although once an inhospitable place that was torn by war, the guidance of the Earthen Order has transformed the region into a place as diverse as Skytopia. While the Earthen Order is an ever-present entity, the people are largely free to handle their own internal politics.
Expedition
The people of the Barrens mounted large scale expeditions to new lands. One such expedition, nominally led by Matriarch Clara, discovered Skytopia. The difficulties in long range communication mean that the fates of the other expeditions are unknown.
Hidden War
During the Hidden War, it was speculated by certain parties, Captain Remy among them, that the Hidden Fleet was blockading Skytopia to prevent access to the Barrens and the Courtlands for reasons unknown.
With Alcuin’s Citadel under siege, the Council of Twelve sent many messengers to Skytopia and their other expeditions, although few made the journey.[3] In response, Skytopia's Earthen Order marshaled a force to break through the blockade and aid their homeland.
Locations
- Alcuin's Citadel: the capitol of the Earthen Order.
- Gadria: the northernmost city of the continent.[2]
Well-Known Skyrates from the Barrens
References
- ↑ Reverend Standfast. [Lhasa], Monument Square, Day 1, 16 September 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 [Barrens], Northern Port of Gadria, Day 7, 17 October 2010.
- ↑ Nero Shade, Chesterfield Taft. The Hidden War: Earthen Order, Second Decision, 8 July 2010.