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 Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 5:17 am
 SettlementsThe world of Kahikina contains a wide variety of locations and settlements. This section is to not only provide more information about the different areas within Kahikina, but to help other owners know where characters are located and easiest find. Table of Contents General Map Pale'iko Elehun Haukea Ka'lei List of Residents Forms
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 5:23 am
Pale’iko
(Pah-lay-ee-koh)
Pale’iko is a vibrant area that flourishes thanks to its natural spring and massive rivers. The spring leads to sweeping falls that feed the river, eventually splitting into lakes. Because of the Great Drought over the past 200 years, the river has begun to dry out, cutting off Pale’iko from the sea to the south.
Noelani
(Noh-lah-nee)
Populations Size: Medium
Noelani is a medium sized settlement located near the edge of the Noelani clifftop spring. Most Kaha’iko elders make a pilgrimage up the cliffs to settle in the waters for rejuvenation and guidance, turning this modest population into a sort of retirement community. Most Kaha’iko do travel to the spring once a year to bathe in the waters for spiritual purposes, and will rest in the large ruin-like city where the council resides. Outside of these times, the city takes on a slow pace filled with study, meditation, and renewal; and most who visit feel as if they’ve stepped out of time.
Waipuka
(Why-poo-kah)
Populations Size: Very Large
Waipuka is the largest settlement, located where the smaller rivers from the falls converge into one. The Kaha’iko have developed a system of homes that spread across the many forks in the river, and the settlement has become the center of Pale’iko in terms of travel. All residents must pass through Waipuka to travel to and from Noelani, and as a result this settlement has become a prime spot for trading and wealth for residents and visitors alike.
A’asti
(Ah-ah-stee)
Populations Size: Medium
A’asti is well known for its swelling rapids and deep drops, resulting in many of the homes being reinforced closer to the shore. With a constant population of fish and wildlife, especially during migration season, residents mainly focus on jobs in fishing and cooking. They do not focus on going far out of the water to gather resources, as they trade their overabundance of fish with residents of Pu’honu to the south.
Pu’honu
(Poo-hone-oo)
Populations Size: Very Small
Pu’honu was once a great settlement, used mainly as a final rest stop before the river met the sea farther south. Now, it has become all but a ruin thanks to the river drying out. Citizens have grown concerned that, if the river continues to shrink, they will need to abandon their village. The few Kaha’iko that do reside here focus on harvesting the land-based resources, and travel up stream to trade with A’asti to the north.
Malie
(Mahl-ee)
Populations Size: Large
Malie is the largest settlement on still water, and a major location for collecting natural resources for clothing. Most residents dive deep into the clear waters of the lake, fishing for food and longer weeds. On the shore is a healthy population of reeds that produce fluff used to create cloth. Recently, residents have begun working to tame the local fauna, curious if they can use them as workers and pets.
Ukupaia
(U-ku-pie-ah)
Populations Size: Small
Ukupaia is a small settlement on the border between Pale’iko and Elehun, known for its canal connecting to the marshlands. Skilled in hunting and trapping, the Kaha’iko who live here are some of the most self-sufficient members of the race, often choosing to make due with what they have instead of traveling to other settlements to trade.
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 5:24 am
Elehun
(El-aye-hoon)
Elehun is known for soft soil that lines stream-like waterways. Creatures of all sorts live in the dark waters, providing both ample hunting ground and areas of danger depending on what is dwelling beneath the surface. Most settlements in Elehun are self-governing, and limited exposure has occurred with neighboring Pale’iko. Elehun, based on its geography, is the most likely to have smaller settlements than the ones listed pop up throughout the waterways, but all will follow a form of the Ko’kapu
Naele
(Nay-lee)
Populations Size: Small
Naele is a small settlement lining the border between Elehun and Pale’iko. The Ko’kapu is more relaxed here than most other settlements thanks to the influence of the Kaha’iko, who occasionally will cross the canal to visit. Known for shallow pathways, the Mehehune who dwell here gather resources from the lands, as well as communicate with the Kaha’iko on the growing concerns of the Great Drought.
Salicora
(Sal-e-core-ah)
Population Size: Medium
Salicora is a medium settlement known for it’s vibrant population of plants that grow on the waters. Menehune residents have recently developed a technique of burning these plants and creating glass from the ashes; most used for tools and modest decoration. Most houses have stone-like patios housing the fire pits used in this process.
Loehana
(Low-ha-nah)
Population Size: Medium
Loehana is located in a network of shallow waterways, where dark brown water weeds are cultivated and harvested to create clothing for the Menehune. Most of the homes in this area do not have fire pits like Salicora, but instead have patio-like structures where they dry out the water weeds to be used for clothing and housing.
Po’onua
(Poh-oh-new-ah)
Population Size: Small
Po’onua is the farthest settlement from Pale’iko, and has some of the most dedicated followers of the Ko’kapu. Life moves slowly in the settlement, which focuses on hunting and gathering the resources around them. This settlement is known to have the deepest waterways, which provides both places to live and predators to avoid
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 5:37 am
Haukea
(Hah-oo-kay-ah)
The area of Haukea is as bright and vibrant as its inhabitants, the Hapuna. Teaming with animal and plant life, Haukea is a bustling hub of trade, community, and growth. The beaches and coastlines are lined with various species of mangroves, protecting the area from the harsh waves of the open ocean, allowing for the laid back life that the people of Haukea live. Centered around the Great Reef, the towns of the Hapuna not only feature the housing structures under the gentle waves of the inlets, but also the sturdy platforms that the Hapuna use to casually sunbathe.
Elikapeka
(Eh-lee-kah-pay-kah)
Populations Size: Large
Considered to be the capital of Haukea, Elikapeka is the largest settlement in the area. They are right in the center of the inlet, able to trade with and utilize the majority of the other towns, including Ka’lei. Elikapeka has a vast population of crafters to provide what are considered to be the luxury goods of the Hapuna, such as jewelry, fine clothing, decorations, etc, and are the central trading hub with the Moakai.
Kiliwa
(Ki-lee-wah)
Populations Size: Medium
Located closest to the river entrance, Kiliwa was once a large trade town, transporting goods to Pale’iko. When the rivers dried up and the Hapuna were no longer able to reach their lake-dwelling cousins, the town of Kiliwa shrunk considerably, and instead transferred its efforts to resources such as wood and other plant life for everyday items and clothing.
Lokelani
(Lo-kay-lah-nee)
Populations Size: Medium
Lokelani is quite smaller than the capital Elikapeka, and sits at the western entrance to the Great Reef inlet. The people there work to bridge the gap between Elikapeka and the small sister villages of Kealoha and Ioke, trading between the two sides and providing goods that the smaller villages couldn’t otherwise get.
Kealoha
(Kay-ah-lo-ha)
Populations Size: Small
The village of Kealoha sits the furthest north of the two settlements in the Small Reef, and works to provide most of the shellfish meat that the others in the larger inlet eat. They are master net crafters and ship their nets all over Haukea and Ka’lei both for the other locations to use. Hapuna travel to the smaller sister villages to the west when they want to catch larger waves to surf and have fun in.
Ioke
(Ee-oh-kay)
Populations Size: Small
The southernmost village of the two Small Reef settlements, Ioke is more open to the ocean than any other Haukea town. They suffer from the worst weather out of all of the settlements due to their exposure to the ocean, but are able to pull in more exotic species of fish for food, which in turn drives their trade. The people of Ioke and those that visit there take advantage of the larger waves through surfing.
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 6:05 am
Ka'lei
(Ka Lay)
With settlements so deep in the ocean, Ka’lei is nearly black, the majority of light from the surface not able to reach the ocean floor. But where sunlight might not reach the depths, bioluminescence lights Ka’lei’s settlements. The people of Ka’lei use the bioluminescence from the plants and animals to light their towns and settlements, leaving a dusky glow about the towns. The ever moving lights from the flow of the currents leave the settlements feeling ethereal and at times… a little creepy.
Akamu
(Ah-kah-moo)
Populations Size: Large
Known as the Twilight City, Akamu is a pit stop on the way into Ka’lei. The area sits on the top of the large trench that houses the rest of Ka’lei, making it closer to the surface than the other settlements. It is located about 1000 ft below the surface of the water, bathing the town in perpetual dusk. The town thrives, making its main source of income through trading between the rest of Ka’lei and Haukea. This trading allows for the city of Akamu to be quite large, with many travelers known to stop here and usually preferring not to go any deeper.
Ekewaka
(Eh-kay-wah-kah)
Populations Size: Large
Considered to be the capital of Ka’lei, Elekawa houses the majority of the Moakai people located in the trench and flourishes in its culture and business. People in Elekawa specialize in many things, from jewelry and clothing, to furniture building and housing, to entertainment. Almost any trade a person could be looking for can be found in Elekawa.
Kalama
(Kah-lah-mah)
Populations Size: Medium
To the north of Elekawa lies the settlement of Kalama. Smaller in size than both Elekawa and Akamu, Kalama is a more quaint area for Moakais to make their homes. The main trade of Kalama is hunting the large deep sea fauna for food and materials, which is then shipped to Elekawa.
Hu'i
(Hoo-ee)
Populations Size: Small
Hu’i is the smallest town in Ka’lei, as not many of the Moakai prefer to be this far from the path to the surface. The steep walls of the trench curve and almost close at the top, making it almost impossible for a kahikinan to reach the surface from the little pocket of water that is Hu’i. The people who do settle here find that they prefer the quiet solitude of small town living, and they mostly are able to sustain themselves without having to deal too often with the southern settlements.
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:10 am
Kahikina
Kahikina Residents will be categorized by area, then town.
Pale'iko
Noelani
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Waipuka
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A'asti
Amoe
Pu'honu
I'oa
Malie
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Ukupaia
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Elehun
Naele
Liloa
Salicora
Balhira, Malea
Loehana
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Po’onua
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Haukea
Elikapeka
Pello
Kiliwa
Hinakea
Lokelani
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Kealoha
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Ioke
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Ka'lei
Akamu
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Ekewaka
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Kalama
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Hu'i
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:10 am
Become a Resident
If you'd like to be added to the list of residents of a certain town, post the form below in this thread and you will be updated.
The list of residents is for long-term living arrangements. If a character is only temporarily traveling/exploring, they do not need to update their location. This is where your character calls home! Those under wanderer have no stable house/home they return to and call the road their home, or live in an area not within an established settlement.
If your character moves living locations, post again here and it will be updated. [b]Character Name[/b] || [here]
[b]Location[/b] || [include town and area]
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:10 am
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:10 am
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:11 am
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:11 am
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:11 am
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:13 am
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:14 am
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Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:14 am
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