Twilight Encyclopaedia Version 1b
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An outcast of the Enarii. Aaral disliked the decadence that so many of the Belog embraced, and left to travel the lands of Anyaral. Aaral has since embraced the way of life adopted by the Ferals, and has been allowed to join one of the small Feral groups that follow the Baksun migrations. Aaral’s presence with the Ferals has been met with dislike by some of the Fubarnii clans, but not all. The Delgon are unsure how deal with this outcast.
Note: it is possible that Aaral has somehow reverted at least in part to the Sempa lifestage. This is highly unusual, but is visible due to some external physical changes. Some Belog see this to be a travesty, and to somehow question their godhood. Others see this as an opportunity to expand their race that is otherwise doomed. This may be one of the reasons Aaral left the Enarii Council.
The first month of spring.
These large inhospitable wastelands lie to the north-west of the Fubarnii Empire. Many Devanu fled to the wastes when their territories were claimed by the fubarnii during the Great Revolution
Fubarnii word for West, or the first month of summer.
Alaim (The Outcast) never agreed with Garabon’s rule, knowing that they were not the Gods the Fubarnii thought they were. Alaim suffered under Garabon’s rule for several years before turning his back and leaving in disgust at what was happening. He managed to be accepted into a group of Ferals, and has since followed their migrations, staying with any one Feral pack for only short periods of time and proving himself time and again in Feral skirmishes.
The Fubarnii name for the continent on which they live.
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Large herbivorous creatures that travel in numerous migratory herds across Anyaral and the Argoran wastes.
Large beasts of burden employed by many of the Fubarnii clans.
Large artillery weapon.
Larger relatives of the Fubarnii. They are not native to Anyaral, but came across the impassable mountains several cycles ago, and have since been embraced as Enarii by members of the Delgon clan. This has led to a large rift in the Empire over whether they are true gods. The Belog themselves are large, long lived creatures with a high level of intelligence, even if they seem slow when compared to their smaller relatives. There are no Belog jenta or sempa as all known Belog are in the male part of their life cycle (with the possible exception of Aaral).
Those poor individuals that the engineers rope into carrying the deraks
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The Delgon are the clan of Fubarnii from the region of Delgona. They were the first of the Fubarnii clans to encounter the Enarii. They have since grown significantly in power, and are the base of power for the Enarii.
Delgon has also become the name of the offshoot of the main Fubarnii religion that embraces the Belog as the Enarii
The second and last month of spring.
Devanu are predatory creatures that once ruled the known world, enslaving and hunting the diminutive Fubarnii. The were overthrown during the Great Revolution when the Fubarnii Empire was formed. They now live a dispersed existence, mostly outside the realms of the empire in wastelands and difficult conditions. They long to once again be able to freely roam their lands.
Projectile weapons, similar to guns or cannon, used particularly by Fubarnii engineers.
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The third and last month of summer.
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The larger of the two moons that orbit the world. Believed to be inhabited by gods, the Enarii, due to strange lights that can sometimes be seen over its surface.
Also the Fubarnii word for North.
The Fubarnii gods. Many Fubarnii believe them to have come down to them as the Belog.
Small bipedal riding beasts, often employed by Fubarnii. They are a diverse species, and many different subspecies have been bred for different roles.
A Fubarnii clan.
Ancient Fubarnii symbol for the extreme of aggression.
Symbolises attack in the game of Githwilt.
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Fubarnii are small, intelligent, nocturnal creatures that live throughout the known world. Most Fubarnii belong to a vast empire that spans the continent under the rule of the Grand Emperor, who resides in the central city of Pegarl. They are a naturally creative and inquisitive race and have had made many technological advances, including some quite advanced machinery and some developments in explosives.
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Fubarnii History
Airborne semi-intelligent creatures that occupy the forests of the known world.
The second and last month of autumn.
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One of the Enarii Council. A particularly large, warlike Belog.
Capital City of Delgona, the empire of the Delgon.
A small bipedal mount employed by some members of the Delgon priesthood.
A sort of hand held flamethrower. The bearer has a large tank of chemicals on his back, these feed through into an underarm sack, thus by squeezing the sack the flammable chemical is forced out through a nozzle, where they react.
The ruler of the Belog, and, as such, the ruler of the Delgon. Considered the lord of the Enarii Pantheon. Dresses in robes befitting a God in his position, and is attended by many priests, including Largos, the High Priest. Garabon has slowly become obsessed with his Godhood. He has a group of priests who carry out extensive research in the holy books. He sees it as his duty and divine right to bring all Anyaral under his beneficent rule at whatever cost. He also believes that it his duty to rid Anyaral of the Devanu, the fallen gods.
Gobar (the Chronicler) has been fascinated by the inhabitants of Anyaral since the arrival of the Belog. He is not interested in the Crusade of the other Belog and spends most of his time wandering Anyaral, accompanied by a small group of scribes, chronicling what he can of Anyaral. He occasionally ventures out of Delgon owned territory, but has thus far managed to survive with only minor incidents. He has become increasingly obsessed with his study of the elusive Frenu and has been venturing closer and closer to the vast forests which they occupy.
Game played by the Fubarnii.
The Ganera are a small clan of Fubarnii that occupy a region of the Empire close to the northern wastelands and as such have had to frequently fight off Devanu raiding parties that encroach upon their lands.
They are reasonably technologically advanced and have some trade with the Delgon clan, but have not accepted the Belog as their gods and leaders.
The area occupied by the Ganera is largely open land, with occasional rolling hills and vast flat plains. The edge of a large forest lies to the west of their lands, marking their south-western border.
The Ganera have a large military force due to their constant conflict with the Devanu made up of many knights and enlisted spearmen. The knights are often mounted on the well-trained Enuk that live in herds in the open plains.
The semi-enclosed circular sea which dominates the southern coastline of the empire.
A Fubarnii clan.
A period of time equal to about 51 minutes.
The first month of autumn.
A small creature, somewhat like a large centipede, eaten by the Fubarnii.
A small creature which lives in a symbiotic relationship with larger creatures (including Belog) by feeding on their skin parasites.
A particularly large and violent denizen of Anyaral, the Grimblars live within the forests, feeding on unwary creatures.
Devanu hunting beasts. Vicious and very fast, they often accompany the Devanu packs. Think of a big, two-legged bulldog with a beak...
Beast ridden by Ferals.
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A forest plant carrying poisonous thorns. Both the thorns and the poison are used in battle by Frenu.
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Immature stage of lifecycle.
The strongest military mind of the Belog, Jamor has taken the role of overall general of the Delgon Armies. He lives in a province close to the Delgon capital, but often joins his forces into battle. He had some Fubarnii engineers construct him the most ornate armour they could, with a fearsome mask and a huge axe which increase his already fearsome presence on the battle field.
The second month of summer.
The first month of winter.
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Little is known about these semi-mythical creatures. They are believed to be larger relatives of the numerous Frenu, but there have been very few reliable sightings of them.
‘Male’ stage of lifecycle. Regional varient of the word "Kopa"
The third and last month of winter.
‘Male’ stage of lifecycle. See "Kapu"
Fubarnii word for East.
The second Delgon High Translator to the Belog. He was killed by
Garlon for plotting against the Belog.
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Largos has managed to be elevated to a very high position in Delgon society – that of the High Priest and Personal Attendant to Garabon. He is exceedingly scheming and regularly abuses his power in the name of the Gods.
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Malog was a mighty warrior, second only to Jamor. During a conflict with a Devanu hunting party he was injured terribly, as well as extensive scarring he was forced to have both legs amputated. Fubarnii engineers worked very hard and eventually managed to produce a set of mechanical legs for Malog. This steam powered contraption allowed Malog to once again enter battle. He was so impressed with their creation that he ordered that all his personal guard should gain such a benefit. The ‘Striders’, as they are now referred to, had the suitable amputative surgery so that they could be fitted with smaller versions of Malog’s legs, allowing them to keep up with the larger Belog. The concept of Striders has since spread, and they are seen in many Delgon forces.
A Fubarnii clan.
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A Fubarnii clan. Also, the island they inhabit.
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Ancient Fubarnii symbol for the extreme of pacifism.
Symbolises defence in the game of Githwilt.
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Capital City of the Fubarnii Empire. Also, the Fubarnii clan who live in that province.
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Spirits
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The second month of winter.
‘Female’ stage of lifecycle.
Fubarnii word for South.
The mountains which the Belog crossed to arrive in Anyaral.
A foul-smelling, four-legged beast which produces poisonous vapour. Used in battle by a (very!) few clans. Their handlers wear special breathing apparatus.
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Ferals are those Fubarnii who chose long ago to live outside the confines of the ‘Civilised’ Fubarnii clans that make up the Fubarnii Empire. They live in small family groups, travelling in loose tribes that follow the large migrations that travel across the vast plains.
The ruler of the Fubarnii Empire. The previous Emperor recently died, passing on leadership to the current ruler.
Full history of overthrow of Devanu etc.
Most creatures in Twilight have four stages in their lifecycle. They are born as eggs. When they hatch they enter the immature, ‘Jenta’, stage of the cycle. They then develop into the egg laying ‘Sempa’ life stage. Given certain triggers they then mature into the final ‘Kapu’ life stage when they can no longer lay eggs but can mate with a sempa.
The Feral Fubarnii believe in spirits that live throughout the world, and that can provide protection to those that know them. They try to attract them with symbols painted on stones, or on their skin.
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