The Astorian Wiki

## **Welcome**

Welcome to the Astorian Wiki, where excess knowledge on the fictional universe of Astoria is available at your finger tips.

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## **Universe Brief**

Astoria is a high fantasy universe with a rich timeline of events, including alternatives of said universe.

This wiki focuses on the planet Stora, where Astoria is the continent which house three major kingdoms, the Sun, Earth and Moon Kingdoms. Each of which share similarities and differences in their culture but ultimately remain allies when confronting another continent, called the badlands, where unfathomable creatures spawn and set to invade Astoria once they drop their collective guards.

## **Astoria: An Introduction**

Listed below is a few pages on the wiki that will aid newcomers get a starting point in the world of Astoria;

* Time Keeping - How time is different in Stora.
* Astorian - How Astorians differ from humans.
* Astorian Names - How Astorians name themselves.
* Class Systems - How social status is divided among Astorian societies.
* Illness Overview - What illnesses may an Astorian be afflicted with and how they should be treated.
* Church of the Almighty Blaze - The dominant religion within the Sun Kingdom.
* Church of the Merciful Earth Mother - The dominant religion within the Earth Kingdom.
* Church of the All-Knowing Overseer - The dominant religion within the Moon Kingdom.
* Currency - The systems in which Astorians exchange tokens with different values for goods and services.
* General Laws - What actions are considered punishable.
* Punishment Systems: Sun Kingdom - How Astorians from the Sun Kingdom punish those who break the law.
* Punishment Systems: Earth Kingdom - How Astorians from the Earth Kingdom punish those who break the law.
* Punishment Systems: Moon Kingdom - How Astorians from the Moon Kingdom punish those who break the law.
* Holiday Overview: Sun Kingdom - How those living in the Sun Kingdom celebrate certain days in the year.
* Holiday Overview: Earth Kingdom - How those living in the Earth Kingdom celebrate certain days in the year.
* Holiday Overview: Moon Kingdom - How those living in the Moon Kingdom celebrate certain days in the year.
* Transportation Systems - How Astorians typically move around the continent of Astoria.
* Derogatory Terms - What words or phrases are typically considered offensive.
* Courting Traditions - How Astorians typically attract a partner.
* Kin Crests - How Astorians present their family values and trace their history.
* The Order of the Hands of Fate - An illusive faction of assassins.
* The Beholders - A faction of hardened warriors based in the Sun Kingdom.
* The Earth Maidens - A religiously devout faction based on the Merciful Earth Mother doctrine.
* The Council of Commerce - A faction of elected business and land owners who govern global trade regulations and rules.
* The Spires - A secluded faction dedicated to training magic users to safely utilize their abilities and combat supernatural threats.
* The Kindlers - An illusive and tribal faction of Astorians with a rare ability to transform into bipedal Astorian-Animal hybrids.
* Rune Crafting - The art of using primal words and symbols of power to produce magical effects.
* Alchemy - The art of purify and transform the properties of materials.
* Soul Studies - An introduction as to how souls and soul essence function.
* Casting Fundamentals - An introduction into what's needed to start casting.
* Under Realm - The point of origin to the creatures known as the Devoid which is ruled by 7 demon lords.

## **Category Descriptions**

Listed are the categories found on the wiki with a brief description on what might be found within;

* Sun Kingdom - Topics which relate to the Sun Kingdom.
* Earth Kingdom - Topics which relate to the Earth Kingdom.
* Moon Kingdom - Topics which relate to the Moon Kingdom.

* Animal - Creatures which are able to mobilize to seek food.
* Culture - Ideas, customs & social behaviors.
* Devoid - Creatures who are without the ability to generate soul essence.
* Environment - Surroundings and the conditions & influences in them.
* Faction - Groups within a larger group with set ideals.
* History - The systematic narrative of past events.
* Holiday - Dates of the year which are marked on the calendar and hold specific traditions.
* Illness - Afflictions which impair normal functions of living creatures.
* Language - Systems of written or verbal communication.
* Law - Principles & regulations established and enforced by a body of authority.
* Magic - Arts, studies & techniques relating to influencing the world using soul essence.
* Major Event - Notable part of history such as, natural disasters, supernatural events or conflicts.
* Object - Usable things found in the world.
* Plant - Creatures which grow initially from a seed.
* Religion - A set of briefs concerning the cause, nature & purpose of life.
* Technology - The application of knowledge to practical ends.
* Tradition - Long established & inherited ways of thinking or acting.
* Wonder - Creations either artificial or natural which act as landmarks or areas of great significance.
* Job - Specific tasks or responsibilities an individual may be used for.