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 Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:41 pm
 Tendaji SettlementsThe world of Tendaji contains a wide variety of places to settle down, each with their own special something. This section is to not only provide more information about the different areas of Tendaji, but to help owners know where their characters might call home. Table of ContentsGeneral Map The Continent of TendajiChibale IslesJauharTaleSautiZenaObaMatoriYaelThe Continent of BelreaBelreaThe Continent of KahikinaPale'ikoElehunHaukeaKa'leiPo'lua
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:43 pm
Chibale Isles(Chih-bal-aye) The Alkidikes' Chibale Isles are in fact two islands off of the east coast of Tendaji. Chibale is the home of the Great Tree Aisha and many Alkidike choose to live on these islands to have better access to their Mother and the elders who oversee the Alkidike women.
Isle Ekene
(Eh-keen)
Population: Alkidike
Populations Size: Small-Medium
The island of Ekene not only houses the Great Tree Aisha, but also the majority of the Elders of the Alkidike. Eshe and Yansa both reside on Isle Ekene. All Alkidike women (and some select half-breeds) come to this island once a year to celebrate Aisha and all of her good fortunes upon the Alkidike.
The land is covered in dense forest, save for the strip of beach connecting to Isle Amara and the waters closest to Jauhar.
Isle Amara
(Ah-mar-ah)
Population: Alkidike
Population Size: Large
The majority of Alkidike women choose to live on this larger southern island. While it is not the direct home of Aisha, it is secluded from the earthlings and close enough to make it a desired living area. The trip to visit Aisha from Isle Amara can be accomplished by foot as the waters connecting Isle Amara to Isle Ekene only come to about calf-height for a full grown Alkidike.
The island's trees are sparse and mostly gathered near the western coast of the island to provide shelter from the harsher waters, creating an open, sandy space of land with an abundance of sun to settle down in.
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:43 pm
Jauhar(Jah-haar) The land of Jauhar not only houses the shifters of the canopies, but also the Alkidike women who stretched their legs and left the islands to find roomier accommodations. The Alkidike and shifters, while keeping a substantially better relationship than in the past, still choose to settle a respectable distance away from each other.
Andile
(And-Ile)
Population: Alkidike
Populations Size: Large
Andile is a respectably large settlement to the west, the closest to the Isle Amara. Alkidike find it comforting to be at least reasonably close to the islands they came from and most seem to stop here to settle down. The group is large and acts as its own community, with enough women to call for elders and leaders of their own, though they are seen as leaders serving the original elders back on the islands.
Emeka
(Eh-meh-ka)
Population: Alkidike, Elaria
Population Size: Small
Emeka is a smaller settlement to the north of Andile. While it is closer to Isle Ekene than Andile, the route directly to the isle from there comes to an end with jutting cliffs to the north of Jauhar, making most Alkidike travel back through Andile to Isle Amara first before crossing to Isle Ekene.
A small number of elaria also call this location their home, settling in to make peace with their Cousins.
Ast
(As-t)
Population: Shifter, Alkidike hybrids
Population Size: Small
Ast is a shifter settlement that also happens to be what they could consider dangerously close to the Alkidike. Not a lot of shifters choose to reside here, but most who do are not only open to the idea of half-breeds, but welcome them.
Sol
(Saw-l)
Population: Shifter, Leaf
Population Size: Very Large
Sol is the closest settlement to the people of Tale and live in the thinning forest of Jauhar where the trees are more separated and begin to give way to sunlight streaming through. Most shifters choose to congregate here making it the unofficial capital of Jauhar. Every year the Shifters' celebrations are held in Sol.
Neued
(New-ed)
Population: Shifter, Fire, Water
Population Size: Large
Originally, Neued was settled in order to be far away from their Alkidike neighbors. Now, Neued is a bustling town of travel, with a mixed population of Fire earthlings, Water earthlings, and Shifters, though the majority is still a shifter population. While some of the natives chose to move away after the Oban war, this only made room for more diversity to move in. Those who have moved into Jauhar have chosen a combination of living on the forest floor as well as in the canopy.
Kueta
(Koo-eh-ta)
Population: Shifter, Leaf, Wind, Fire, Water
Population Size: Medium
A true amalgamation of travelers, the new city of Kueta was settled to the south of Sol as a stopping point between the lands of Tale and Oba. The steady influx of visitors to the area necessitated a new town to refuel and rest. The people of Kueta are a mix of opportunistic earthlings trying to make their fortune in trade and travel, leading to a diverse and growing population.
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:44 pm
Tale(Tah-lay) Tale contains not only stretches of plains, but pockets of large forest that the leaf earthlings can be found living in. The plains of Tale are almost uninhabitable and remain vacant of earthling dwellings.
Yera
(Yeh-rah)
Population: Leaf, Shifter
Populations Size: Very Large
Yera is the closest to the shifter population and happens to be one of the larger forest clusters in Tale. Yera houses many of the wild poscuta of Tale and are common pets among the people here. Both leaf earthlings and shifters call Yera home, due to the many shifters migrating to Tale during the Oban war.
Isd
(Is-d)
Population: Leaf, Wind
Population Size: Small
Isd is a pocket of forest that resides closest to Sauti. It's proximity to the border results in a thinner forest and harder earth. The soft sand of Tale is already replaced by the hard earth of Sauti and many who choose this location do so for the slight drop in temperature.
Yware
(Ee-wah-ray)
Population: Leaf
Population Size: Medium
Yware is one of two settlements that reside next to each other. It is located in the southern area of Tale in the largest forest Tale has to offer. The southern half of Tale is covered in dense forest and also boasts a large population of Kinfa.
Vers
(Veh-rs)
Population: Leaf
Population Size: Medium
Vers is the neighbor to Yware and resides in the largest forest in Tale. Vers is home to a large number of Kinfa tamers who capture, socialize, and sell/trade Kinfa young to the other areas of Jauhar.
Joria
(Joh-ria)
Population: Leaf, Shifter, Wind, Ice, Fire, Water
Population Size: Small
Built into the usually inhospitable plains of Tale, Joria sprouted as a temporary safe-way for those seeking refuge from ware and tyranny in their own lands. Now that Tendaji has become mostly peaceful, these people call Joria their home and make an eclectic mix of races near Yera.
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:44 pm
Sauti(Saw-tee or S-ow-tee) Sauti, while for the most part inhospitable, does contain a small number of very small settlements where wind earthlings are able to make do. These tough earthlings have learned to live off of what Sauti cares to provide and have adapted to raise children without travel. The northwestern part of Sauti is covered is rocky terrain and craggy outcroppings, while the southern half is spotted with ponds and lakes with edible fish and plants.
Dernd
(Der-nd)
Population: Wind
Population Size: Very Small
Dernd is an incredibly small settlement to the northwest that makes it's living by trading Sail Scales. Sail scales tend to reside in the rocky outcroppings that surround the northwest and can be captured in multitude and traded off elsewhere. Dernd and Iory work together to create a substantial living through each other.
Iory
(EE-yore-ee)
Population: Wind
Populations Size: Small
Iory is a small settlement to the northwest that makes it's living by raising Sail Scales. Sail scales tend to reside in the rocky outcroppings that surround the northwest and are captured by the people of Dernd and then raised, socialized, and bred in captivity in Iory to be traded to others.
Kesris
(Kehs-rihs)
Population: Wind
Population Size: Small
Kesris is a small settlement to the southeast of Sauti where the land is soft enough to turn agriculture into their living. The people of Kesris work together and split the duties of farming in order to provide an adequate supply of food for everyone. The southern border of Kesris is a steep cliff overlooking Matori.
Tind
(Tin-d)
Population: Wind, Leaf
Population Size: Medium
Tind is the southwestern settlement of Sauti and deals in capramels. They raise, breed, and sell capramels as well as live off of them for nutrients. Capramel, paired with the small amount of edible plant life near the ponds in southern Sauti are enough to feed their population. In recent times, leaf earthlings have started to settle into Tind, commingling with the wind earthlings of Tind.
Tinerr
(Tin-ehr)
**Airship Port**
Population: Wind, Ice, Lightning, Geian
Population Size: Large
Tinerr is the largest population of Sauti and is home to the only Tendaji-based airship port to Belrea. The neighboring towns and Tinerr make their living through the travel to and from Belrea and through Zena. Tinerr mostly deals as an organizational hub for the neighboring towns, bustling with travelers lately.
Liem
(Lee-ehm)
Population: Wind, Ice
Population Size: Small
Liem is the nothern neighbor to Tinerr and is even closer to Zena than Tinerr is. Their people work as the middle men for trade between Zena and Tinerr.
Rayf
(Ray-ff)
Population: Wind, Ice
Population Size: Very Small
The people of Rayf do what they can with the raising of morackers. Morackers don't make for very good meat but are a choice of pet and a sense of home protection for many people in Zena and Sauti. A moracker will crack its tail in response to strangers and can alarm earthlings to intruders of any kind, whether animal or person.
Mez
(Mehz)
Population: Wind
Population Size: Very Small
Mez, the southern neighbor to Tinerr, handles collecting timber, rocks, and any other items that can be used in the building of houses for their neighboring towns as well as Zenans. They raise trees themselves in order to cut and when in a down swing of lumber, will travel abroad to collect from other areas.
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:44 pm
Zena(Zay-nah) Zena is the northernmost area of Tendaji and is covered in snow for about half of the year. During their summer, it is still rare for Zena to come above 60 degrees and makes fur trading a large part of their work.
Eia
(Aye-ah)
Population: Ice
Population Size: Very Small
Eia is a small Zenan town in the "belts" of Zena. The three towns make up the belt and live fairly secluded from the rest of the earthlings. The southern border of Zena where they reside is covered by mountains, making travel south impossible without first traveling farther into Zena and then out through Coeld.
Dulban
(Duhl-bann)
Population: Ice
Populations Size: Medium
Dulban is the middle town of the "belts" of Zena and is the largest of the three. Dulban deals with fur trading and gathering the fur from Roati and Mammu. They would deal with Raptrix if they could, but Raptrix fur is harder to obtain and less desirable.
Ashe
(Ah-shh)
Population: Ice
Population Size: Small
Ashe is the westernmost town in the "belts" and helps with the preparation of the meat obtained from the furs. They disperse the meat to the other two towns.
Coeld
(Co-ehld)
Population: Ice, Wind
Population Size: Large
Coeld is the closest town to Liem and Tinerr in Sauti and make their living off of trading with them. The people of Coeld work as a transit point between the products coming into Zena and the products being exported from Zena making their market a bustling hub for new and rare items.
Etine
(Eh-teen)
Population: Ice
Population Size: Very Small
Although Etine is incredibly close to Coeld, it chooses not to follow in line with their practices. Etine is a very small village that relies on self sufficiency to survive, rather than trade.
Zidel
(Zih-dell)
Population: Ice, Wind
Population Size: Large
Zidel is the largest city in Zena and the location of the Grand Council. The council consists of both Zenans and the people of Sauti. Those from Sauti tend to stay in the city for long periods of time during council. Some members decide to leave their family in Zena permanently while they deliver word to the others in Sauti, making Zidel not only the largest city in Zena but one that is easiest to find mixed families.
Secer
(See-sehr)
Population: Ice
Population Size: Small
Secer is another secluded land in Zena. They are ringed by mountains and are a small town, but they deal in Raptrix training. Raptrix can be bred and bought in this town, and it is not uncommon for people from all over who find Raptrix to bring them here to train them for manners, commands, and riding.
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:44 pm
Oba(Oh-bah) The southernmost parts of Tendaji, this area is mostly full of hot, dry sand. The residents seems to make their homes where it is most hospitable, which is mainly the two large oasis-like areas in the north and center of Oba.
Kalv
(Kahl-v)
Population: Fire, Water
Population Size: Very Large
The largest of the cities to the north, Kalv is the largest supply center for non-Oban goods. This city, much like Sulburi, lives with one living quarter stacked on top of the other, crowding and cramping the area to fit as many people into it as possible.
Serr
(Say-rr)
Population: Fire, Water
Populations Size: Large
Kalv's sister town, Serr is to the southeast of Kalv and lives in roomier conditions, though the water and food supply is not as abundant living in Kalv's shadow. Serr works primarily in managing the supplies that are brought in and out of Oba.
Belpol
(Bell-pole)
Population: Fire
Population Size: Medium
To the west of Kalv, Belpol is a smaller settlement that handles the storage of any surplus of goods that come into Oba. Belpol and Orrod share a trade route to transport their goods to the larger storage facility in Orrod, closer to the capital.
Sulburi
(Sool-boor-ee)
**Ship Port**
Population: Fire, Water, Yaeli
Population Size: Very large
The capital of Oba, Sulburi is in the heart of Oba and governs from their large, vast city. The living quarters are stacked one on top of the other, creating buildings large enough to block out the sun from the floor level and main roads of Sulburi. This creates some protection from the harsh sun and funnels any wind into the area, keeping the city cool.
The south of Sulburi holds the King's palace, inhabited by not only the king but much of the nobility of Oba. Home to Oba’s port to Yael, the inhabitants of Sulburi have diversified to a multitude of races.
Orrod
(Ore-rod)
Population: Fire
Population Size: Large
To the northwest of Sulburi, Orrod is the sister supplier of Belpol. Larger than its sister city, Orrod holds all of the stores for the capital and manages the excess of goods, rationing, and transport.
Jatine
(Jah-teen)
Population: Fire, Water
Population Size: Very Large
The second largest city to Sulburi, Jatine enjoys the bulk of the fresh water of Oba. Their city rings around the springs and lakes of Jatine and make their living with fishing both from the lakes and from the ocean to the south. Having the ocean so near makes it much easier to become large and spread out from the local water supplies.
Awat
(Ah-waht)
Population: Fire, Water
Population Size: Small
The farthest point east in Oba, Awat is ringed by ravines to the north, making it the only point to get into and out of Matori. The people here are used to travelers just passing through, and make most of their income from housing and feeding the influx of visitors.
Tivrod
(Tiv-rod)
Population: Fire, Shifter
Population Size: Small
The farthest point west in Oba, Tivrod shares its borders with Tendaji's forests, causing its main trade to be in hunting and lumber. One Jauhar tree has enough wood to build houses for an entire generation of Obans. Being so far from the rest of their people, many choose not to settle in this town, preferring to be in the heart of things and working in something more exciting that processing one tree for wood for years at a time.
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:44 pm
Matori(Mah-toh-ree) Surrounded by sea and nested on the beaches, Matori life is focused on the island chain to the south, which holds the government system put into place after the war, and is the hub of their trade. Their northern borders is the base of the steep cliff cutting it off from Sauti and Tale, leaving only Oba to safely travel through in order to get to the rest mainland Tendaji.
Arota
(Ah-roh-tah)
Population: Water
Population Size: Small
Closest to Tale, though unable to go through their borders, Arota specializes is lumber for the houses of Matori. The trees to the east and north of Arota are strong and dense Tale wood and make for solid though cool homes.
Baun
(Bahn)
Population: Water, Fire
Population Size: Small
Attached to Oba's borders, the village was once often raided for slaves. Years later, it is recovering and beginning to draw in a more diverse population. Always a small village, it does what it can to flourish on trading fresh shellfish from the many inlets and coves that surround Baun.
Sald
(Sahld)
Population: Water, Fire
Population Size: Medium
Closest to the Oban borders, Sald has seen major renovation over the years. The crowds drawn to Sald hope to capitalize on the travelers that pass through steadily now.
Setal
(Seh-tahl)
Population: Water
Population Size: Medium
Setal is the closest mainland town to the Market Island Chain, allowing the population to build steadily over the years. It specializes is crafting goods to be traded out to the islands and shipped from there, including weapons crafting, pottery and home goods, as well as clothing and fabrics. Matori fabric comes at something of a price since the Cappa grass they use to create the fibers for clothing is very akin to silk, making it in very high demand.
Nated
(Nah-ted)
Population: Water, Lightning, Geian
Population Size: Medium
While not quite as large as Edrao, its closest neighbor, it is still a bustling hub of productivity. Nated is responsible for making most of the ships that contact the other lands.
Besaji
(Beh-sah-ji)
**Ship Port**
Population: Water, Lightning, Geian, Kahikinan
Population Size: Medium
Besaji is the largest fishing town in Matori, with water lapping at them from all sides and a steep drop off, it's easy enough for the people to haul in the smaller fish and on rare occasions a fish or two at 30+ feet in length. Almost all that reside here choose the life of the fisherman, or at the very least a crafter of fishing equipment. It is home to the port of Matori, docking ships from Belrea, Yael, and Kahikina. The hub of visitors houses a flavorful variety of races in current times.
Edrao
(Eh-drow)
Population: Water, Lightning, Geian
Population Size: Large
The merchant hub of Matori, Edrao sits on the first island off of the shore. When the war had ended it was decided that the government system should be nestled onto this island with the rest of the merchants, leading to a Merchant's Council. The largest island shares its population with the smaller town of Nated.
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:45 pm
Yael(Y-ale) A large island far off of the southern coast of Tendaji, Yael has learned to flourish without the help of outsiders. The volcano to the south east offers enough elevation to avoid flooding and in the end is where the cities of Yael reside.
Jodove
(Jah-dove)
Population: Yaeli
Population Size: Medium
The farthest north of the three Yaeli cities, Jodove specializes in the brunt of the physical labor such as lumber and construction materials. The trio of original Yael cities trade and converse constantly, relying on each other for goods and services.
Pajore
(Pah-jor-ay)
**Ship Port**
Population: Yaeli, Fire, Water
Population Size: Very Large
Pajore is the center of the Yaeli cities and the capital. The Sanctum is located here and the people surrounding it specialize in crafts, such as jewelry making, armor and weapon crafting, ceramics and pottery, the odds and ends that make life more comfortable. They are also the sole location for corrective glasses. While outsiders are still not allowed within a certain distance of the Sanctum grounds, travelers have started to make their homes along the outskirts of the large city.
Ilidan
(Ill-ih-dan)
**Ship Port**
Population: Yaeli, Water, Lightning, Geian, Kahikinan
Population Size: Large
The most diverse of the original three Yael cities, Ilidan focuses on textiles, creating the largest percentage of Yaeli clothing. Many Yaeli come from all over the island to train with the tailors and seamstresses here. Now that there is an established ship port leading out to the other continents of Tendaji, Ilidan has broadened its wares to include fishing and sailing textiles.
Vares
(Vah-res)
Population: Yaeli, Shifter, Leaf, Fire, Water
Population Size: Small
A true amalgamation of the races, the newest city of Vares was established as a place for foreigners to start a life in Yael. After some time the population has grown to include a melting pot of races, including some yaeli who have come to accept the outsiders as part of Yael now.
Zinris
(Zin-ris)
Population: Elaria, Alkidike
Population Size: Large
Zinris is the exiled Alkidikes' village. While most of the alkidike have passed since their settlement began, the elaria are flourishing and their mother tree Elzira has growth massive in her years.
Rens
(Ren-s)
Population: Elaria, Alkidike
Population Size: Small
Gifted with many blooms over the years, the elaria have had to expand their home on Yael into a new settlement named Rens. Still establishing itself, Rens is small but home to many elaria and alkidike, including some hybrids who call Elzira their Mother tree.
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:45 pm
Belrea(Bell-ree-ah) The continent of Belrea is home to more wonders and surprises than the people of Tendaji could have imagined. With it's highly developed sciences, it is a wonder to outsiders.
Talrise
(Tahl-rees)
**Ship Port**
Population: Lightning, Geian, Water, Yaeli, Kahikinan
Population Size: Medium
The southernmost city of Belrea, they make their home near a large inlet of water and specialize in engineering water vessels that travel the great distance from Belrea to Tendaji. The city is mainly inhabited by Geians, who believe in the hard, hands on work involved in creating these vessels. Since opening the ports, travelers from Tendaji and Kahikina alike have started to settle in Talrise.
Zenner
(Zen-ner)
**Airship Port**
Population: Lightning, Geian, Wind, Ice
Population Size: Medium
The city of Zenner stretches high into the air with their tall buildings and high elevation. It is the perfect place to launch their aircrafts, and the only area that schedules travel to the continent of Tendaji. The western edge of the city houses the large airport where the blimps take off into the skies.
Hafelle
(Ha-fell)
Population: Lightning, Geian
Population Size: Large
The neighboring town to Belrea's capital, Hafelle focuses on consumer goods and services that are transported to the other cities in Belrea. Many of the craftsmen of Belrea move to this area because of the well designed transportation systems that allow for easy access of materials throughout the continent.
Valmon
(Vahl-mon)
Population: Lightning, Geian
Population Size: Very Large
The largest city in Belrea, Valmon houses the Academy and all of its members. Many of the individuals who choose to settle down in Valmon are inventors and typically consist of Lightning earthlings due to their practices in the theoretical and more complicated sciences. People come from all over Belrea to hear the lectures given by the members of the Academy and is a mecca for revolutionary innovations.
Thelle
(Thel)
Population: Lightning, Geian
Population Size: Small
The small city of Thelle is known for its agricultural production. The fields between Thelle and Valmon are worked and nurtured by the people of Thelle, which in turn provides for a stable mean of income for all of its members between production, packaging, and transporting the majority of vegetables that are grown in Belrea.
Isle Chiume
(Chih-oom-aye)
Population: Vandrea, Alkidike
Population Size: Small-Medium
Chiume houses the Great Tree Azehra and is home to the Vandrea sisterhood. Originally settled by a group of Alkidikes, no outsiders are permitted on the Isle. While some blimps flying overhead may see the still-growing great tree, the sisterhood is protected by the dense foliage that covers the isle.
Aalwyn
(Ahl-win)
Population: Vandrea, Alkidike, Vandrea Hybrids
Population Size: Small
Gifted with many blooms over the years, the Vandrea have had to expand their home into a new settlement named Aalwyn. Still establishing itself, Aalwyn is small but home to many Vandrea and Alkidike, including some Vandrea hybrids and their families who call Azehra their Mother tree.
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:47 pm
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. Now that the Great Dought has ended, the river is starting to return and connects Pale’iko to the sea to the south once more.
Noelani
(Noh-lah-nee)
Population: Kaha’iko
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)
Population: Kaha’iko
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)
Population: Kaha’iko
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 and they trade their overabundance of fish with residents of Pu’honu to the south.
Pu’honu
(Poo-hone-oo)
Population: Kaha’iko, Hapuna
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. It had become all but a ruin thanks to the river drying out during the Great Drought but during the years after, they have reunited with the sea to the south and the Hapuna who live there. The Kaha’iko that reside here focus on harvesting the land-based resources, and travel up stream to trade with A’asti to the north.
Malie
(Mahl-ee)
Population: Kaha’iko, Menehune
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)
Population: Kaha’iko, Menehune
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.
Isle Kiros
(Kee-rohs)
Population: Elidae, Alkidike, Elaria
Population Size: Small-Medium
Kiros houses the Great Tree Esena and is home to the Elidae sisterhood. Originally settled by a group of Alkidikes and Elaria from Zinris, no outsiders are permitted on the Isle. Well hidden away from the major Kahikinan settlements, it is nearly impossible to venture to the isle without being noticed (and escorted) by the sisters who protect the growing tree.
Pua
(Pu-ah)
Population: Elidae, Alkidike, Elaria, Elidae Hybrids
Population Size: Small
Gifted with many blooms over the years, the Elidae have had to expand their home into a new settlement named Pua. Still establishing itself, Pua is small but home to many Elidae, Alkidike, and Elaria, including some Elidae hybrids and their families who call Esena their Mother tree.
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:48 pm
Elehun
(El-aye-hoon)
Elehun is known for its slow moving, murky waters. 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 their neighbors. Elehun, based on its geography, is the most likely to have smaller settlements other than the ones listed, but all will follow a form of the Ko’kapu.
Naele
(Nay-lee)
Population: Menehune, Kaha’iko
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 their border to visit. Their area transitions between both areas' geography, making the waters visibly churning and murky.
Salicora
(Sal-e-core-ah)
Population: Menehune
Population Size: Medium
Salicora is a medium settlement known for its 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: Menehune
Population Size: Medium
Loehana is located near a network of shallow waterways, where dark brown water weeds are cultivated and harvested to create clothing for the Menehune. Specialized drying buildings crop up along the village where they house mass amounts of the weeds used for their clothing.
Po’onua
(Poh-oh-new-ah)
Population: Menehune
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 an abundance of food and predators to avoid.
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:48 pm
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 nestled against the gentle waves of the inlets, but also the sturdy platforms that the Hapuna use to casually sunbathe out on the waters.
Elikapeka
(Eh-lee-kah-pay-kah)
Population: Hapuna, Kaha’iko, Moakai
Populations Size: Large
Considered to be the capital of Haukea, Elikapeka is the largest settlement in the area. They are located both near the mouth of the river leading to Pale’iko as well as the island of Ka'lei in the sea, giving it the ability to trade with the other Hapuna towns as well as their two neighboring lands. 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)
Population: Hapuna, Kaha'iko
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 transport their goods to their northern 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. It is just now starting to make a return now that the Great Drought it over.
Lokelani
(Lo-kay-lah-nee)
Population: Hapuna, Moakai
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)
Population: Hapuna
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)
Population: Hapuna
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: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:48 pm
Ka'lei
(Ka Lay)
With islands so far out in the ocean, Ka’lei had been hard to reach for all but their neighboring Hapuna cousins. Their dense foliage and landscape of drops and trenches cast a permanent shadow in Ka'lei. Light filters off and leaves the villages nestled in the bottom of trenches near-black. But where sunlight might not reach their depths, bioluminescence lights Ka’lei’s settlements. The people of Ka’lei use the bioluminescence from the plants and animals to light their towns, engulfing the buildings in a dusky glow and cast of shadows. This gives the cities here an eerie and... otherworldly vibe.
Akamu
(Ah-kah-moo)
Population: Moakai, Hapuna
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 canopy than the other settlements, 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 into Ka'lei.
Elekawa
(Eh-lay-kah-wah)
Population: Moakai
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)
Population: Moakai
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 fauna for food and materials, which is then shipped to Elekawa.
Hu'i
(Hoo-ee)
Population: Moakai
Populations Size: Small
Hu’i is the smallest town in Ka’lei, as not many of the Moakai prefer to be this far into the rocky trenches. The steep walls of the trench curve and almost close at the top, making it almost impossible for a kahikinan to reach Hu'i without first traveling north from Kalama. 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: Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:50 pm
Po'lua
(Poe Loo-a)
Deeper and darker than anywhere else in Tendaji, the caves of Po'lua are navigable only by the most experienced of residents. For those unfamiliar with the caves, they appear cold, dark, and nearly void of life. But for the residents with their attuned eyesight, the caves are filled with bio-luminescent flora and fauna. If a visitor finds the right guide, they might find themselves going on a grand adventure deep down to the center of the world.
It's important to note that the people of Po'lua are the most extended of all races. The tunnel system extends under all of Kahikina, and many clusters have found a home deep in the cave. The settlements listed below are only the largest of them all.
HOTA
(Hoh-tah)
Population: Kawena, Moakai
Populations Size: Medium
Being closest to the original entrance to the caves, Hota is the largest settlement of Po'lua. It is here where the tribes gather when resolving issues, and as a result it has become the most diverse of settlements. However, even the elders of Hota expect travelers to respect their tribal rules, and underneath the comraderie is a sense of respect by all.
IWAY
(Ee-way)
Population: Kawena
Populations Size: Small
Also known as the land of moss, Iway is the closest Po'lua has to a farming community. The residents have spent generations learning how to cultivate the fauna of the caves and consider themselves experts in their field. They will often spend an entire season growing their crop before sending runners to the other tribes to trade their wares. Many see Iway as the crossroads of Po'lua and will spend time resting there before traversing to their respective lands.
TAMAR
(Tah-mar)
Population: Kawena
Populations Size: Small
The smallest settlement in Po'lua, only the most seasoned of travelers can make it to Tamar without a guide. As a result, many do not travel to the proclaimed 'center of the world', and those who hail from this village depend only on themselves. Independent, wild, and well known for their willingness to travel as deep as they can manage, the settlers of Tamar are the most secluded of tribes and often hardly seen by those outside of their lands.
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