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Klysandral: /* Enlightenment Inquisition */

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Enlightenment Inquisition

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	<div><sub>''See Also:'' [[Enlightenment Inquisition]]</sub></div>		<div><sub>''See Also:'' [[Enlightenment Inquisition]]</sub></div>

	Arin'silath became occupied by the Enlightenment Inquisition around a decade into its spread across Thalindor. Instead of being directly occupied by '''King Azak's''' forces or by the '''Templars''', a brigand named [[#ReneirCorwyn\|'''Reneir Corwyn''']] wrested control of the derelict city by force, and then pledged himself to the Inquisition in exchange for maintaining control over the city. During its occupation by the inquisition, Arin'silath bore some of the worst of their transgressions. Victims of '''[[Caster's Ailment]]''' were sequestered to a quarantine ward of the city, which was eventually also used to imprison the Baron's political enemies, all but dooming them to the fate of disease. Near the end of the Inquisition a Coliseum was constructed and '''[[Enlightenment_Inquisition#Gladitorial_Games\|gladitorial games]]''' were hosted, pitting Arcane Magic casters against one another in death matches for entertainment.		Arin'silath became occupied by the Enlightenment Inquisition around a decade into its spread across Thalindor. Instead of being directly occupied by '''King Azak's''' forces or by the '''Templars''', a brigand named [[#ReneirCorwyn\|'''Reneir Corwyn''']] wrested control of the derelict city by force, and then pledged himself to the Inquisition in exchange for maintaining control over the city. During its occupation by the inquisition, Arin'silath bore some of the worst of their transgressions. Victims of '''[[The_Fey_War#Caster%27s_Ailment\|Caster's Ailment]]''' were sequestered to a quarantine ward of the city, which was eventually also used to imprison the Baron's political enemies, all but dooming them to the fate of disease. Near the end of the Inquisition a Coliseum was constructed and '''[[Enlightenment_Inquisition#Gladitorial_Games\|gladitorial games]]''' were hosted, pitting Arcane Magic casters against one another in death matches for entertainment.

	=== The Arcane Emancipation ===		=== The Arcane Emancipation ===

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The Starshroud Bower

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	=== The Starshroud Bower ===		=== The Starshroud Bower ===

	Located on the north end of the city, near the pass through the Greenmantle Peaks and gate of the city, this site was once one of revered significance and home to the [[#~~Asteri~~\|'''Asteri''']] druids, but has now fallen mostly into disrepair. During the Sundering a large chunk of monolith landed in the center of the site, destroying the most prominent architecture. A few smaller structures remain. There is a passage leading to some underground chambers that are filled with tomes, but the passage is collapsed not far in.		Located on the north end of the city, near the pass through the Greenmantle Peaks and gate of the city, this site was once one of revered significance and home to the [[#The_Asteri\|'''Asteri''']] druids, but has now fallen mostly into disrepair. During the Sundering a large chunk of monolith landed in the center of the site, destroying the most prominent architecture. A few smaller structures remain. There is a passage leading to some underground chambers that are filled with tomes, but the passage is collapsed not far in.

	== Religion ==		== Religion ==

Klysandral: /* Demographics */

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Demographics

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

	Arin'silath's history dates back thousands of years, to before the elven peoples ventured beyond the shores of their ancestral home, and to before the dwarven peoples made their way to the continent of Thalindor. As such, when founded, the city was homogenously populated by the Elven peoples. After the [[#~~SunderingOfTheMonolith~~\|'''Sundering of the Monolith''']] and the devastation of '''[[#The_Fey_War\|the Fey War]]''' the elven populations had dispersed, leaving way for the largely Human forces of the [[#~~EnlightenmentInquisition~~\|'''Enlightenment Inquisition''']] to reoccupy the city. Since that time the city became one of the earliest examples of a blended and fully integrated population in a large urban area, with a roughly equal population of elven and human peoples and a somewhat lesser population of dwarves.		Arin'silath's history dates back thousands of years, to before the elven peoples ventured beyond the shores of their ancestral home, and to before the dwarven peoples made their way to the continent of Thalindor. As such, when founded, the city was homogenously populated by the Elven peoples. After the [[#Sundering_of_the_Monolith\|'''Sundering of the Monolith''']] and the devastation of '''[[#The_Fey_War\|the Fey War]]''' the elven populations had dispersed, leaving way for the largely Human forces of the [[#Enlightenment_Inquisition\|'''Enlightenment Inquisition''']] to reoccupy the city. Since that time the city became one of the earliest examples of a blended and fully integrated population in a large urban area, with a roughly equal population of elven and human peoples and a somewhat lesser population of dwarves.

	== History ==		== History ==

Klysandral: /* Demographics */

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Demographics

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

	Arin'silath's history dates back thousands of years, to before the elven peoples ventured beyond the shores of their ancestral home, and to before the dwarven peoples made their way to the continent of Thalindor. As such, when founded, the city was homogenously populated by the Elven peoples. After the [[#SunderingOfTheMonolith\|'''Sundering of the Monolith''']] and the devastation of '''[[#~~FeyWar~~\|the Fey War]]''' the elven populations had dispersed, leaving way for the largely Human forces of the [[#EnlightenmentInquisition\|'''Enlightenment Inquisition''']] to reoccupy the city. Since that time the city became one of the earliest examples of a blended and fully integrated population in a large urban area, with a roughly equal population of elven and human peoples and a somewhat lesser population of dwarves.		Arin'silath's history dates back thousands of years, to before the elven peoples ventured beyond the shores of their ancestral home, and to before the dwarven peoples made their way to the continent of Thalindor. As such, when founded, the city was homogenously populated by the Elven peoples. After the [[#SunderingOfTheMonolith\|'''Sundering of the Monolith''']] and the devastation of '''[[#The_Fey_War\|the Fey War]]''' the elven populations had dispersed, leaving way for the largely Human forces of the [[#EnlightenmentInquisition\|'''Enlightenment Inquisition''']] to reoccupy the city. Since that time the city became one of the earliest examples of a blended and fully integrated population in a large urban area, with a roughly equal population of elven and human peoples and a somewhat lesser population of dwarves.

	== History ==		== History ==

Klysandral: /* Early History */

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Early History

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	=== Early History ===		=== Early History ===

	The city was founded very early within the scope of recorded history, with the oldest areas of the city dating back to before the awakening of the '''[[Giants]]'''. The earliest record of the settlement describe the prophet '''[[Glossary#Tiferion\|Tiferion]]''' visiting the [[#~~StarshroudBower~~\|'''Starshroud Bower''']], an ancient observatory near the Northern Gate that now holds special cultural significance for the city. It is speculated that early nomads settled near the Arcane Monolith and assigned it religious significance, building the Starshroud Bower shortly thereafter. Once the Giants were awakened by the expedition of '''[[Glossary#HalpecciaGoldraven\|Halpeccia Goldraven]]''' and the magical nature of the Arcane Monoliths was imparted to the elves the city became a hub of mystical study focusing on the Monolith at its center.		The city was founded very early within the scope of recorded history, with the oldest areas of the city dating back to before the awakening of the '''[[Giants]]'''. The earliest record of the settlement describe the prophet '''[[Glossary#Tiferion\|Tiferion]]''' visiting the [[#The_Starshroud_Bower\|'''Starshroud Bower''']], an ancient observatory near the Northern Gate that now holds special cultural significance for the city. It is speculated that early nomads settled near the Arcane Monolith and assigned it religious significance, building the Starshroud Bower shortly thereafter. Once the Giants were awakened by the expedition of '''[[Glossary#HalpecciaGoldraven\|Halpeccia Goldraven]]''' and the magical nature of the Arcane Monoliths was imparted to the elves the city became a hub of mystical study focusing on the Monolith at its center.

	=== Sundering of the Monolith ===		=== Sundering of the Monolith ===

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	The city was founded very early within the scope of recorded history, with the oldest areas of the city dating back to before the awakening of the '''[[Giants]]'''. The earliest record of the settlement describe the prophet '''[[Glossary#Tiferion\|Tiferion]]''' visiting the [[#StarshroudBower\|'''Starshroud Bower''']], an ancient observatory near the Northern Gate that now holds special cultural significance for the city. It is speculated that early nomads settled near the Arcane Monolith and assigned it religious significance, building the Starshroud Bower shortly thereafter. Once the Giants were awakened by the expedition of '''[[Glossary#HalpecciaGoldraven\|Halpeccia Goldraven]]''' and the magical nature of the Arcane Monoliths was imparted to the elves the city became a hub of mystical study focusing on the Monolith at its center.		The city was founded very early within the scope of recorded history, with the oldest areas of the city dating back to before the awakening of the '''[[Giants]]'''. The earliest record of the settlement describe the prophet '''[[Glossary#Tiferion\|Tiferion]]''' visiting the [[#StarshroudBower\|'''Starshroud Bower''']], an ancient observatory near the Northern Gate that now holds special cultural significance for the city. It is speculated that early nomads settled near the Arcane Monolith and assigned it religious significance, building the Starshroud Bower shortly thereafter. Once the Giants were awakened by the expedition of '''[[Glossary#HalpecciaGoldraven\|Halpeccia Goldraven]]''' and the magical nature of the Arcane Monoliths was imparted to the elves the city became a hub of mystical study focusing on the Monolith at its center.

	~~<div id="SunderingOfTheMonolith"></div>~~

	=== Sundering of the Monolith ===		=== Sundering of the Monolith ===
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	Historical accounts reference a contingent of powerful elven magi who studied and lived in the shadow of the Arcane Monolith for many years, furthering the elves knowledge of the Monoliths and unlocking their potential. It is assumed that these magi caused the event that became known as the '''Sundering''', although detailed accounts were lost to the event itself. What is known is that the Monolith was effectively destroyed in a cataclysmic blast that also caused significant damage to the city. In the wake of this blast the first portal to the '''[[Fey Realm]]''' was opened and first contact established between the '''Fey''' peoples and the residents of '''Arcis'''.		Historical accounts reference a contingent of powerful elven magi who studied and lived in the shadow of the Arcane Monolith for many years, furthering the elves knowledge of the Monoliths and unlocking their potential. It is assumed that these magi caused the event that became known as the '''Sundering''', although detailed accounts were lost to the event itself. What is known is that the Monolith was effectively destroyed in a cataclysmic blast that also caused significant damage to the city. In the wake of this blast the first portal to the '''[[Fey Realm]]''' was opened and first contact established between the '''Fey''' peoples and the residents of '''Arcis'''.

	~~<div id="FeyWar"></div>~~
	=== The Fey War ===		=== The Fey War ===
	<div><sub>''See Also:'' [[The Fey War]]</sub></div>		<div><sub>''See Also:'' [[The Fey War]]</sub></div>

	Diplomatic relations between the Fey and Elves did not go well and almost immediately escalated into a war fought with Arin'silath at its center. While the war was short it caused even more damage to the historical architechture and records of the city and had long-lasting '''[[The_Fey_War#Long_Lasting_Effects\|metaphysical effects]]''' on Arcis, which shaped its history for centuries following the war's end.		Diplomatic relations between the Fey and Elves did not go well and almost immediately escalated into a war fought with Arin'silath at its center. While the war was short it caused even more damage to the historical architechture and records of the city and had long-lasting '''[[The_Fey_War#Long_Lasting_Effects\|metaphysical effects]]''' on Arcis, which shaped its history for centuries following the war's end.

	~~<div id="EnlightenmentInquisition"></div>~~

	=== Enlightenment Inquisition ===		=== Enlightenment Inquisition ===
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	A festive celebration of '''[[Belmea]]’s''' passing through the '''[[Cosmology#Annulus\|Annulus]]''', which can only be predicted by a divine seer in communion with Lunar Forces. This event happens so infrequently, it is unlikely that any of the human residents will witness it a second time. It is a celebration of massive cultural significance, but many historical ties to arcane practices.		A festive celebration of '''[[Belmea]]’s''' passing through the '''[[Cosmology#Annulus\|Annulus]]''', which can only be predicted by a divine seer in communion with Lunar Forces. This event happens so infrequently, it is unlikely that any of the human residents will witness it a second time. It is a celebration of massive cultural significance, but many historical ties to arcane practices.

	~~<div id="Asteri"></div>~~

	=== The Asteri ===		=== The Asteri ===
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	After the cultural shift in Arin'silath, most people view the Asteri as eccentric hermits, but some residents with deep cultural roots to the region still hold them in high respect. It is not uncommon to find an Asteri druid wandering the forests and hilltops of the Aerinstone Valley at night, as they seek to understand the weave of the world through the celestial language written in the heavens.		After the cultural shift in Arin'silath, most people view the Asteri as eccentric hermits, but some residents with deep cultural roots to the region still hold them in high respect. It is not uncommon to find an Asteri druid wandering the forests and hilltops of the Aerinstone Valley at night, as they seek to understand the weave of the world through the celestial language written in the heavens.

	~~<div id="StarshroudBower"></div>~~
	=== The Starshroud Bower ===		=== The Starshroud Bower ===

Klysandral: /* The Enlightenment Inquisition */

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The Enlightenment Inquisition

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	=== ~~The~~ Enlightenment Inquisition ===		=== Enlightenment Inquisition ===
	<div><sub>''See Also:'' [[Enlightenment Inquisition]]</sub></div>		<div><sub>''See Also:'' [[Enlightenment Inquisition]]</sub></div>

Klysandral: /* The Fey War */

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The Fey War

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	<div><sub>''See Also:'' [[The Fey War]]</sub></div>		<div><sub>''See Also:'' [[The Fey War]]</sub></div>

	Diplomatic relations between the Fey and Elves did not go well and almost immediately escalated into a war fought with Arin'silath at its center. While the war was short it caused even more damage to the historical architechture and records of the city and had long-lasting '''[[metaphysical effects]]''' on Arcis, which shaped its history for centuries following the war's end.		Diplomatic relations between the Fey and Elves did not go well and almost immediately escalated into a war fought with Arin'silath at its center. While the war was short it caused even more damage to the historical architechture and records of the city and had long-lasting '''[[The_Fey_War#Long_Lasting_Effects\|metaphysical effects]]''' on Arcis, which shaped its history for centuries following the war's end.

	<div id="EnlightenmentInquisition"></div>		<div id="EnlightenmentInquisition"></div>

	=== The Enlightenment Inquisition ===		=== The Enlightenment Inquisition ===
	<div><sub>''See Also:'' [[Enlightenment Inquisition]]</sub></div>		<div><sub>''See Also:'' [[Enlightenment Inquisition]]</sub></div>

Klysandral: /* The Enlightenment Inquisition */

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The Enlightenment Inquisition

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	<div><sub>''See Also:'' [[Enlightenment Inquisition]]</sub></div>		<div><sub>''See Also:'' [[Enlightenment Inquisition]]</sub></div>

	Arin'silath became occupied by the Enlightenment Inquisition around a decade into its spread across Thalindor. Instead of being directly occupied by '''King Azak's''' forces or by the '''Templars''', a brigand named [[#ReneirCorwyn\|'''Reneir Corwyn''']] wrested control of the derelict city by force, and then pledged himself to the Inquisition in exchange for maintaining control over the city. During its occupation by the inquisition, Arin'silath bore some of the worst of their transgressions. Victims of '''[[Caster's Ailment]]''' were sequestered to a quarantine ward of the city, which was eventually also used to imprison the Baron's political enemies, all but dooming them to the fate of disease. Near the end of the Inquisition a Coliseum was constructed and '''[[gladitorial games]]''' were hosted, pitting Arcane Magic casters against one another in death matches for entertainment.		Arin'silath became occupied by the Enlightenment Inquisition around a decade into its spread across Thalindor. Instead of being directly occupied by '''King Azak's''' forces or by the '''Templars''', a brigand named [[#ReneirCorwyn\|'''Reneir Corwyn''']] wrested control of the derelict city by force, and then pledged himself to the Inquisition in exchange for maintaining control over the city. During its occupation by the inquisition, Arin'silath bore some of the worst of their transgressions. Victims of '''[[Caster's Ailment]]''' were sequestered to a quarantine ward of the city, which was eventually also used to imprison the Baron's political enemies, all but dooming them to the fate of disease. Near the end of the Inquisition a Coliseum was constructed and '''[[Enlightenment_Inquisition#Gladitorial_Games\|gladitorial games]]''' were hosted, pitting Arcane Magic casters against one another in death matches for entertainment.

	=== The Arcane Emancipation ===		=== The Arcane Emancipation ===

Klysandral: /* Name and Etymology */

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Name and Etymology

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	== Name and Etymology ==		== Name and Etymology ==

	The current name of the city is an elision of its original name '''Arinael Osilath''', which when translated from an ancient elven dialect means "ancient tower". This is assumed to refer to the '''[[Arcane Monolith]]''' around which the original settlement was constructed.		The current name of the city is an elision of its original name '''Arinael Osilath''', which when translated from an ancient elven dialect means "ancient tower". This is assumed to refer to the '''[[Glossary#ArcaneMonolith\|Arcane Monolith]]''' around which the original settlement was constructed.

	== Geography and Climate ==		== Geography and Climate ==