Folivora

## Common Knowledge

There are rumors of an island in the Fera Isles inhabited by fairly large furry beastfolk who are friendly and generous. The rumors also include some of the various natural oddities that existed there from a rainbow bird to a silver flower. Not many know the specifics as there are too few stories about it, but the ones that do exist all share one common point: “It was relaxing”.  (Only people from coastal countries would have heard these rumors and/or have possibly been there before but this would be very rare)

## Topography and Climate

### Topography

Overall: The island has a few small mountains here and there all across the surface of the island making a circular formation with some small rivers interweaved between them. The largest mountain is called The Leynyx Peak by the natives and the largest river on the island is called The Theri Pass, which runs through the only lake on the island, The Torpor Tear.

Northern Island Half:  Agriculturally developed between the mountains, contains the upper part of the Torpor Tear. Past the mountains is where two of the natural oddities inhabit: The Fire Starfruit and The Rainbow Alba

Southern Island Half: Used for the small villages typically built into the natural habitat, contains the Leynyx Peak. Located here are the Weeping Excela which is used by the natives for a variety of things such as alchemy and is also the habitat for the Midnight Skua.

Central Island: Contains the lower part of the Topor Tear, the Theri Pass, and the North face of the Leynyx Peak. Has some more villages and the only city Acedia. Located in the central part of island the rare flower The Silver Joy is found.

The island is also surrounded by some small whirlpools that previously made sea-travel difficult but due to steady work, practice, and magic the natives have gotten used to controlling their small ships to pass through.

### Climate

The climate is fairly stable with the temperature typically remaining constantly warm (70~95 on average). There are rainy seasons that occur once every 3 months for around 1 month each time. (3 months total rain season). The precipitation is manageable but constant, varying from a downpour to a sun-shower. The most damage the rain seasons typically cause it the felling of some trees and minor flooding at the river banks but none that would cause major damage. The reason for this is because the natives have used their ingenuity and magic to develop an advanced irrigation system as well as methods to contain the runoff water and return it back to the streams. During the heaviest downpour day of the year, which typically happens in the second rainy season, the rain is severe enough to cause the Torpor Tear to slightly overflow which causes it to create small waves that cascade down to the shore giving it its name.

### Unique Flora & Fauna

Birds: The Rainbow Alba and The Midnight Skua (both sea birds)

Plants: The Weeping Excela (tree),The Fire Starfruit (fruit), and The Silver Joy (flower)

## Population

The island natives are Sloth-folk, however the natives are typically open to outsiders if any show up so there might be an orc here or a human there visiting for a bit.

Overall each village has around 100~200 people aside from Acedia which is the most abundant with approximately 1,000 sloth-folk.(Also can be referred to as Sleepeople)

## Exports and Trades

### Exports

(if outsiders come to trade)(all exports are surplus inventory that have been made and sealed in storage)

Agricultural Products, Crafting Materials, Unique Crafts, Magic Stuff (possibly, depends on the sloth)

### Trades

Farmers, Craftsmen (wood, alchemy, leather, animal products/culinary. Very rarely metal), Druids, Mystics, Monks, Animi, Psions, Artisans

## Government

Oligarchical Commune (Geniocracy for reference)

* For everything to run smoothly it was decided in the past for there to be a form of arbitration which then grew into legislation. Every 15 years the Folivora hosts the Fortuita, a form of election process where every native choses an individual to be a member of the legislation. The criteria for membership is to be skilled in your trade and respected by the majority for their wisdom along with a minimum age of 50 and must be a Sloth-folk.. So long as a person has 5% or more approval from the rest of the natives then they will become a member of the Spectan. This has historically led to situations where there have been 40+ members to as little as 3. It has been decided afterward that there must always be at least 7 members of Spectan at any time.

## Social Hierarchy and Culture

The native species is entirely composed of the sloth-folk and due to their familial ideals everyone is treated equally. The only difference that could be seen is the amount of respect and honor one is given due to their ability and contributions but this causes no issues aside from the competitive rivalry between individuals.

The people of Folivora are very minimalistic, they don’t see the need to delve too deeply into certain domains such as the arts (aside from a few sloths here and there through their history that wanted to). However, all domains that they deemed necessary are well developed: Agriculture, Crafts in alchemy, leatherwork, and carpentry (they see the value of metalworking and dabble in it but make due with everything else which is easier to deal with), culinary (good food so why wouldn’t they),and due to the versatility and usability the natives have also developed into the arts of magic and essence; particularly elemental and phantasmal magic with some advancement into soul magic. They do not see much value in celestial magic for anything as they can create everything they need easily, all work is done on Folivora, and any issues that come up can be dealt with more easily with other methods. They also forbid the use of insomnia spell. If someone is caught using it on someone other than themselves they will be punished by having it cast on them and being put tied up in a boat on the Topor Tear for a week.(Food is provided and they are taken care of, they just can't sleep)

The Sloth-folk value the peace of the island, and are kind to each other as well as visitors as long as they don’t cross certain limits. Another of their key values is efficiency as seen in their trades.

### List of Virtues

Please note that the numbering does not indicate an order of priority.

1. Compassionate
2. Helpful
3. Efficient
4. Relaxed
5. Self-Contented
6. Creative
7. Explorative

There is also a certain ceremony (not a magic ritual - symbolic) that the natives perform on each child a week after birth where they are bathed in the juices of the Fire Starfruit and fed a paste made from the Silver Joy and then a drop of blood is taken from the child and placed in the Topor Tear. This is done as a symbolic gesture to the island as someone who will take from it and give in return.

### Religion

The Sloth-folk are not a heavily religious people but some ancestors have explored the spiritual domain and have created the common island religion known as Vitae Somnum.

#### Vita Somnum

Main focus is to follow the Path of Pythra which dictates that life will go on as it will and people should find the most comfortable and easiest way to go through it. The main point of Vita Somnum is to act more as a moral guideline to promote prosperity. As a result of this Vita Somnum has no deity perse but a collective of ideals and morality, which could produce a progenitor had the belief not been limited to just one island.

## Cities, Towns, and Villages

### Cities

#### Acedia

Located along the bank of The Theri Pass near the center of the island and is the only settlement that could be considered an actual city on Folivora. Acedia was established to be a common point on the island for potential travelers to stay, a location for legislation to be held, as well as for the quinquennial Recura Festival to celebrate life and tranquility (and most importantly sleep).

### Villages

There are multiple small villages on the Southern Half and Central Folivora, the most notable being: (All of the following Villages have their Head of House being a member of the Spectan)

#### Tulis

Tulis village is located in Central Folivora and is managed by the Tulidad family. They are some of the islands most respected mediators, consultants, and artisans. They have delved into the arts of being a mystic as well as both soul and phantasmal magic. The only issue that they currently face is succession as the two sons of the Tuilidad family have gone missing since the tidal wave disaster.

#### Belphest

Belphest village is located in Southern Folivora and is the most agriculturally successful village on Folivora and is managed by the Belphtano. This is because the Belhptano family also produces some of the most skilled druids on Folivora which allows them to skillfully manage their crops with techniques such as crop rotation and using the natural rain that occurs frequently to create fertilizers.

#### Callia

Calia Village is located in Central Folivora and is home to some of the best craftsmen on Folivora. They are managed by the Caltiana family who have been producing useful items for generations.

#### Emeno

The Emeno Village is located in Southern Folivora and is managed by the Emenialgo family. The Emenialgo family produces the most skilled monks on the island. They are the ones that typically go across the island to gather the majority of supplies that are needed for things such as construction and then pass them on to other villages for processing.

#### Velphen

The Velohen Village is located in central Folivora and is managed by the Velphan family. The Velhphano family are the islands most respected physicians and are known for their skill in soul magic.

### Points of Interest

#### Diama Ruins

The ruins of Diama Village located in Southern Folivora that was destroyed due to a large tidal wave that occurred ~5 years ago (Fel Invasion). It used to be the home of the Vidimas Family that were the most well renowned alchemist family however everyone were too lazy to rebuild the village. They suffered from the tidal wave the most as they were located in a bad position and almost all of the village was flooded beyond repair. Many of the people died but the lucky survivors were able to move to Acedia and keep producing potions and the like.

## Alliances

None, but occasional trades with the occasional traveler.

## Enemy Countries

Currently none as they are such a remote Island nation.

## Founding and History

### Basic History

The Sloth-folk have been on the island of Folivora and have developed their own language and calendar with the start being the establishment of Acedia approximately 2,700 years ago. However they have taken reference from the sparse travelers and learned the common language and the common calendar. Everytime a peaceful traveler comes by they are asked questions in return for goods and perform bartering if the traveler wants more. All trade with travelers is done in Acedia, where they do have some stock of gold, silver, and other tradable currency from previous transactions but all trading done outside of Acedia will only be bartering.

### Important Events

The most important event to happen in the island's recent history is the tidal wave that occurred ~5 years ago (Fel Invasion) as it led to a large amount of destruction on the island. Thankfully the island was already altered over time by the Sloth-folk’s elemental magic to manage flooding, but some damage was unavoidable.

There were little sudden important events that were recorded as most progress on the island was the result of gradual change and study. The only ones that could possibly be of note would be the occasional traveler but they have all been friendly or at least courteous for the most part.

## Further Information

* Fera Isles
* Sloth-Folk