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	Taopai is a large island in [[The ~~Orient~~]] and sits in the ocean southeast of [[Panguro]]. Called "The Land of a Thousand Harbors," it has been a seafaring society since ancient times. Taopai's coastline is very hospitable, with few reefs or treacherous rocks and many friendly coves and inlets. Taopai's natives consider it to be quite literally paradise, thanks in part to its abundant natural resources.		Taopai is a large island in [[The Far East]] and sits in the ocean southeast of [[Panguro]]. Called "The Land of a Thousand Harbors," it has been a seafaring society since ancient times. Taopai's coastline is very hospitable, with few reefs or treacherous rocks and many friendly coves and inlets. Taopai's natives consider it to be quite literally paradise, thanks in part to its abundant natural resources.

	Taopai is an anarchy with a gift economy and a strongly socially-oriented society. The population is concentrated along the coast, with strange magical effects rendering the inland inhospitable. The strange nature of the inland has led to another native name for Taopai: "The Edge of the World."		Taopai is an anarchy with a gift economy and a strongly socially-oriented society. The population is concentrated along the coast, with strange magical effects rendering the inland inhospitable. The strange nature of the inland has led to another native name for Taopai: "The Edge of the World."

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	Before you were born, a Yukao crawled out of the forest in the shape of a tiny worm and whispered this story into the ear of a sleeping child. That child told another, and that one another, and now I am telling you.		Before you were born, a Yukao crawled out of the forest in the shape of a tiny worm and whispered this story into the ear of a sleeping child. That child told another, and that one another, and now I am telling you.


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	Taopai is a large island ~~a week~~ and ~~a half southwest~~ of Panguro ~~by ship~~. Called "The Land of a Thousand Harbors," it has been a seafaring society since ancient times. Taopai's coastline is very hospitable, with few reefs or treacherous rocks and many friendly coves and inlets. Taopai's natives consider it to be quite literally paradise, thanks in part to its abundant natural resources.		Taopai is a large island in [[The Orient]] and sits in the ocean southeast of [[Panguro]]. Called "The Land of a Thousand Harbors," it has been a seafaring society since ancient times. Taopai's coastline is very hospitable, with few reefs or treacherous rocks and many friendly coves and inlets. Taopai's natives consider it to be quite literally paradise, thanks in part to its abundant natural resources.

	Taopai is an anarchy with a gift economy and a strongly socially-oriented society. The population is concentrated along the coast, with strange magical effects rendering the inland inhospitable. The strange nature of the inland has led to another native name for Taopai: "The Edge of the World."		Taopai is an anarchy with a gift economy and a strongly socially-oriented society. The population is concentrated along the coast, with strange magical effects rendering the inland inhospitable. The strange nature of the inland has led to another native name for Taopai: "The Edge of the World."
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	=Geographical Features=		=Geographical Features=

	Taopai is a large island in the ocean about 10 days ~~southwest~~ of the Panguro continental shelf, with an area of approximately 75,000 square kilometers. It has a corrugated, hospitable coastline with hundreds of harbors, coves, and navigable inlets. The land near the coast is very low, resulting in broad marshes and wetlands. Cities form in dryer regions, while small towns usually perch on stilts over the marshes where rice and other crops are grown.		Taopai is a large island in the ocean about several days southeast of the Panguro continental shelf, with an area of approximately 75,000 square kilometers. It has a corrugated, hospitable coastline with hundreds of harbors, coves, and navigable inlets. The land near the coast is very low, resulting in broad marshes and wetlands. Cities form in dryer regions, while small towns usually perch on stilts over the marshes where rice and other crops are grown.

	Further inland, the land rises to form forested mountains. These mountains are home to dramatic and violent magical storms and strange distortions of reality. See the MAGIC AND THE SUPERNATURAL section for more details. The foothills of the mountains are home to very productive silver mines, although the magical oddities tend to make miners' lives interesting.		Further inland, the land rises to form forested mountains. These mountains are home to dramatic and violent magical storms and strange distortions of reality. See the MAGIC AND THE SUPERNATURAL section for more details. The foothills of the mountains are home to very productive silver mines, although the magical oddities tend to make miners' lives interesting.

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Cultural and Fine Arts: Organize and add hu schiwei reference.

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	The Taopei have an intense love of all things foreign, due in part to their belief that all foreign people once came from Taopai.		The Taopei have an intense love of all things foreign, due in part to their belief that all foreign people once came from Taopai.

			===Domestic and Visual Arts===

	Taopei fashion tends toward loose-fitting robes of multiple bright colors, especially reds, oranges, and purples. When it is convenient to do so, Taopei will wear elaborate hats or headdresses with creative and dramatic shapes. On warm days, it is common to strip robes down to topless sarongs or even nothing at all. The Taopei have no nudity taboo, and there is no gender distinction when it comes to fashion.		Taopei fashion tends toward loose-fitting robes of multiple bright colors, especially reds, oranges, and purples. When it is convenient to do so, Taopei will wear elaborate hats or headdresses with creative and dramatic shapes. On warm days, it is common to strip robes down to topless sarongs or even nothing at all. The Taopei have no nudity taboo, and there is no gender distinction when it comes to fashion.

			Taopei visual artwork is a combination of painting and embroidery. Carefully sewn quilts, pillows, and canvases are dyed and painted. Often, beads, sequins, and metal charms will be added once the paint has been applied. Mixed-media sculpture is the most common form of three-dimensional art.

			===Architecture===

	Taopei architecture tends toward the economical, with the most popular construction materials being bamboo, woven reeds, thick waterproofed paper, and clay tiles. Because most of the cities and towns are close to sea level -- indeed, many villages are in the middle of marshes -- most houses and other buildings are built on stilts for protection against floods. There are few large buildings except for tournament arenas and temples. These public buildings are often decorated incredibly ostentatiously, dripping with silver, mother-of-pearl, shells, and living flowers. The decoration of living flowers extends to many buildings; it is common for a house to have plants on the roof, with vines and flowers dangling over the edge for decoration. Small buildings tend to be square, with all sides the same length and one wall oriented parallel to the sea. Larger buildings tend to be a hollow square of structure surrounding an open central courtyard.		Taopei architecture tends toward the economical, with the most popular construction materials being bamboo, woven reeds, thick waterproofed paper, and clay tiles. Because most of the cities and towns are close to sea level -- indeed, many villages are in the middle of marshes -- most houses and other buildings are built on stilts for protection against floods. There are few large buildings except for tournament arenas and temples. These public buildings are often decorated incredibly ostentatiously, dripping with silver, mother-of-pearl, shells, and living flowers. The decoration of living flowers extends to many buildings; it is common for a house to have plants on the roof, with vines and flowers dangling over the edge for decoration. Small buildings tend to be square, with all sides the same length and one wall oriented parallel to the sea. Larger buildings tend to be a hollow square of structure surrounding an open central courtyard.

	Taopei food generally consists of strongly-spiced stews and salads paired with steamed rice or rice noodles. Most dishes will be simultaneously sweet, sour, savory, spicy, and aromatic, these being the "five elements" of Taopei cuisine. Common vegetables include seaweed, bamboo, green onions, and a variety of mild basil treated as a leaf vegetable. Common fruits include a sort of warm-climate cranberry, limes, and plums. Floral fragrances are often essential parts of Taopei dishes. Common meats include fish, chicken, and wild game. The Taopei do not traditionally raise cattle or pigs, but as with everything else, there is a desire to try out foreign tastes, so these meats are available in limited quantities.		===Food and Drink===

			Taopei food generally consists of strongly-spiced stews and salads paired with steamed rice or rice noodles. Most dishes will be simultaneously sweet, sour, savory, spicy, and aromatic, these being the "five elements" of Taopei cuisine. Common vegetables include seaweed, bamboo, green onions, and a variety of mild basil treated as a leaf vegetable. Common fruits include a sort of warm-climate cranberry, limes, and plums. Floral fragrances are often essential parts of Taopei dishes.

			Common meats include fish, chicken, and wild game. The Taopei do not traditionally raise cattle or pigs, but as with everything else, there is a desire to try out foreign tastes, so these meats are available in limited quantities. [[Hu schiwei]] is a "twice-in-a-lifetime" traditional delicacy.

	The national alcoholic drink is probably plum wine, of which there are a dizzying number of varieties. There are also rice beers. Alcohol is traditionally served in a stemless, nearly-spherical cup with a narrow opening. Imported drinks are wildly popular.		The national alcoholic drink is probably plum wine, of which there are a dizzying number of varieties. There are also rice beers. Alcohol is traditionally served in a stemless, nearly-spherical cup with a narrow opening. Imported drinks are wildly popular.

			===Performance Arts and Sports===

	Taopei music is very rhythmic, incorporating percussion sections that are often larger than the rest of the band. A traditional Taopei band would have two large differently-pitched drums called suschu, a set of five small bongo-like naopei, a small glockenspiel-shaped set of pitched cymbals called yuyei, a pair of crash cymbals (thuwao), a high-pitched flute (ki), a droning pipe called the nunao, and a single-stringed guitar called the fupei. For a piece of music to appeal to traditional Taopei sensibilities, it must first have a strong rhythm and be easy to dance to. Melody is almost an afterthought. Foreign instruments are often incorporated into traditional music.		Taopei music is very rhythmic, incorporating percussion sections that are often larger than the rest of the band. A traditional Taopei band would have two large differently-pitched drums called suschu, a set of five small bongo-like naopei, a small glockenspiel-shaped set of pitched cymbals called yuyei, a pair of crash cymbals (thuwao), a high-pitched flute (ki), a droning pipe called the nunao, and a single-stringed guitar called the fupei. For a piece of music to appeal to traditional Taopei sensibilities, it must first have a strong rhythm and be easy to dance to. Melody is almost an afterthought. Foreign instruments are often incorporated into traditional music.

	Traditional Taopei minstrels, or pei, carry a kazoo (bi) which they hold in their mouths as they use a complex aggregate rhythm instrument called a taisuthai. Taisuthai are made by the individual pei, and are all different. They incorporate a number of rhythm instruments all connected together into a complex mass arranged and rearranged according to the pei's needs. A pei's routine will usually include interludes of pun-heavy standup comedy in addition to music. See the LANGUAGE section for more on Taopei puns.		Traditional Taopei minstrels, or pei, carry a kazoo (bi) which they hold in their mouths as they use a complex aggregate rhythm instrument called a taisuthai. Taisuthai are made by the individual pei, and are all different. They incorporate a number of rhythm instruments all connected together into a complex mass arranged and rearranged according to the pei's needs. A pei's routine will usually include interludes of pun-heavy standup comedy in addition to music. See the LANGUAGE section for more on Taopei puns.

	Taopei visual artwork is a combination of painting and embroidery. Carefully sewn quilts, pillows, and canvases are dyed and painted. Often, beads, sequins, and metal charms will be added once the paint has been applied. Mixed-media sculpture is the most common form of three-dimensional art.

	Taopei dance is vigorous and a bit frenetic. Dancers will typically wear long, brightly-colored, flowing robes, and spinning moves are common. Dancers often incorporate canes, batons, hoops, and weights on the end of strings called yi. Yi are often doused in fuel and set alight. Sorcery and sleight of hand is commonly incorporated into dance routines. As a result of all this, Taopei dance performances are often dizzying walls of swirling lights and color.		Taopei dance is vigorous and a bit frenetic. Dancers will typically wear long, brightly-colored, flowing robes, and spinning moves are common. Dancers often incorporate canes, batons, hoops, and weights on the end of strings called yi. Yi are often doused in fuel and set alight. Sorcery and sleight of hand is commonly incorporated into dance routines. As a result of all this, Taopei dance performances are often dizzying walls of swirling lights and color.

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	The mountains are covered in dense forests of black-barked trees. A dramatic variety of mushrooms and other edible fungi is scattered over the forest floor. The higher one gets into the mountains, the stranger the plants become: floating trees, vines made of gold, and mushrooms that will turn you invisible. It's said among those who have explored the more unhinged depths of the forest that the plants are often more dangerous than the animals.		The mountains are covered in dense forests of black-barked trees. A dramatic variety of mushrooms and other edible fungi is scattered over the forest floor. The higher one gets into the mountains, the stranger the plants become: floating trees, vines made of gold, and mushrooms that will turn you invisible. It's said among those who have explored the more unhinged depths of the forest that the plants are often more dangerous than the animals.

	The mountains are home to a variety of birds and insects. The most dramatic creature is the [[~~Hua Kun\|hua kun~~]],an enormous flightless insect which strides taller than the trees, with massive legs and a tiny body. It feeds on the uppermost flowers of certain large-blossomed trees. These forests are also home to the [[Yukao]], the mysterious and strange magical race that seems to be able to withstand the reality-bending magic of the mountain heights better than humanoids can.		The mountains are home to a variety of birds and insects. The most dramatic creature is the [[hu schiwei]],an enormous flightless insect which strides taller than the trees, with massive legs and a tiny body. It feeds on the uppermost flowers of certain large-blossomed trees. These forests are also home to the [[Yukao]], the mysterious and strange magical race that seems to be able to withstand the reality-bending magic of the mountain heights better than humanoids can.

	The magical stresses of the Taopai environment tend to occasionally enlarge creatures to titanic size. It's not unheard of for an [[Gameru\|enormous sea turtle]], several stories tall, to emerge from the depths and approach a city, at which point the city's kweitai warriors (and a few kweitai fishermen and turtle-herders) will band together to defeat the menace.		The magical stresses of the Taopai environment tend to occasionally enlarge creatures to titanic size. It's not unheard of for an [[Gameru\|enormous sea turtle]], several stories tall, to emerge from the depths and approach a city, at which point the city's kweitai warriors (and a few kweitai fishermen and turtle-herders) will band together to defeat the menace.

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	==Flora and Fauna==		==Flora and Fauna==

	The waters around Taopai are teeming with marine life: large crabs several feet in diameter, glistening schools of fish, friendly dolphins, and giant sea turtles. According to the Taopei people, the dolphins in their waters are as intelligent as humanoids, although their minds are so foreign that communication is impossible. The giant sea turtles have long been domesticated, and serve as riding animals, beasts of burden, and food. In the cold-water kelp forests in the sea away from the island there are schools of unintelligent, scaly fish-creatures shaped vaguely like monkeys, who feed on clams and small fish. Legend has it that these were once people who attempted to conquer Taopai. When their ships were sunk, they changed so that they could breathe water and survive.		The waters around Taopai are teeming with marine life: large crabs several feet in diameter, glistening schools of fish, friendly dolphins, and [[Dà gui\|giant sea turtles]]. According to the Taopei people, the dolphins in their waters are as intelligent as humanoids, although their minds are so foreign that communication is impossible. The giant sea turtles have long been domesticated, and serve as riding animals, beasts of burden, and food. In the cold-water kelp forests in the sea away from the island there are schools of [[Hóuzi yú]]:unintelligent, scaly fish-creatures shaped vaguely like monkeys, who feed on clams and small fish. Legend has it that these were once people who attempted to conquer Taopai. When their ships were sunk, they changed so that they could breathe water and survive.

	The marshy lowlands of Taopai are full of tall grasses, bamboo, and gnarled trees with loose bark that is used to make paper. Rice, the staple of the Taopei diet, grows wild here, as well as plum and other fruit trees. The vital spice schaifei is made from the oversized stamen of a climbing vine with brilliant purple flowers. Wetter bogs are often full of a berry very similar to the cranberry found in colder climates.		The marshy lowlands of Taopai are full of tall grasses, bamboo, and gnarled trees with loose bark that is used to make paper. Rice, the staple of the Taopei diet, grows wild here, as well as plum and other fruit trees. The vital spice schaifei is made from the oversized stamen of a climbing vine with brilliant purple flowers. Wetter bogs are often full of a berry very similar to the cranberry found in colder climates.

	The wetlands are occupied year-round by flocks of dumb waterfowl called schikukao, which are similar in size to the duck but have a pointed beak. They are popular for food. The giant sea turtles often come inland, and there are also many kinds of native frogs and insects. There are no native large mammals; the largest is an aquatic woodchuck-like rodent the size of a large dog. The depths of the bamboo forests tend to be home to a dumb, vicious, humanoid amphibian that lurks beneath the water to leap out at unsuspecting passersby.		The wetlands are occupied year-round by flocks of dumb waterfowl called [[Schikukao\|schikukao]], which are similar in size to the duck but have a pointed beak. They are popular for food. The giant sea turtles often come inland, and there are also many kinds of native frogs and insects. There are no native large mammals; the largest is an aquatic [[Tǔ bō shǔ\|woodchuck-like rodent]] the size of a large dog. The depths of the bamboo forests tend to be home to a dumb, vicious, humanoid [[Qīngwā\|amphibian]] that lurks beneath the water to leap out at unsuspecting passersby.

	The mountains are covered in dense forests of black-barked trees. A dramatic variety of mushrooms and other edible fungi is scattered over the forest floor. The higher one gets into the mountains, the stranger the plants become: floating trees, vines made of gold, and mushrooms that will turn you invisible. It's said among those who have explored the more unhinged depths of the forest that the plants are often more dangerous than the animals.		The mountains are covered in dense forests of black-barked trees. A dramatic variety of mushrooms and other edible fungi is scattered over the forest floor. The higher one gets into the mountains, the stranger the plants become: floating trees, vines made of gold, and mushrooms that will turn you invisible. It's said among those who have explored the more unhinged depths of the forest that the plants are often more dangerous than the animals.

	The mountains are home to a variety of birds and insects. The most dramatic creature is an enormous flightless insect which strides taller than the trees, with massive legs and a tiny body. It feeds on the uppermost flowers of certain large-blossomed trees. These forests are also home to the Yukao, the mysterious and strange magical race that seems to be able to withstand the reality-bending magic of the mountain heights better than humanoids can.		The mountains are home to a variety of birds and insects. The most dramatic creature is the [[Hua Kun\|hua kun]],an enormous flightless insect which strides taller than the trees, with massive legs and a tiny body. It feeds on the uppermost flowers of certain large-blossomed trees. These forests are also home to the [[Yukao]], the mysterious and strange magical race that seems to be able to withstand the reality-bending magic of the mountain heights better than humanoids can.

	The magical stresses of the Taopai environment tend to occasionally enlarge creatures to titanic size. It's not unheard of for an enormous sea turtle, several stories tall, to emerge from the depths and approach a city, at which point the city's kweitai warriors (and a few kweitai fishermen and turtle-herders) will band together to defeat the menace.		The magical stresses of the Taopai environment tend to occasionally enlarge creatures to titanic size. It's not unheard of for an [[Gameru\|enormous sea turtle]], several stories tall, to emerge from the depths and approach a city, at which point the city's kweitai warriors (and a few kweitai fishermen and turtle-herders) will band together to defeat the menace.

	=Government and Politics=		=Government and Politics=
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	Taopai is a very peaceful country, but at times outsiders have tried to take advantage of the island's abundant resources. The Taopei people welcome outsiders who come in peace, but when people come aggressively, many natives will band together to fight them. Taipei armies are rather disorganized, with an ad-hoc chain of command based on skill, experience, and age. However, the high level of magic combined with large numbers of kweitai and mundane martial artists means that Taopai has rarely been successfully invaded. On the few occasions that it has, the ~~conquerers~~ have been integrated with the population in only a few generations.		Taopai is a very peaceful country, but at times outsiders have tried to take advantage of the island's abundant resources. The Taopei people welcome outsiders who come in peace, but when people come aggressively, many natives will band together to fight them. Taipei armies are rather disorganized, with an ad-hoc chain of command based on skill, experience, and age. However, the high level of magic combined with large numbers of kweitai and mundane martial artists means that Taopai has rarely been successfully invaded. On the few occasions that it has, the conquerors have been integrated with the population in only a few generations.

	Taopei combat favors weapons that can be used as extensions of traditional unarmed martial arts. The budi is a bladed tonfa-like weapon, where the blade can lie against the arm or be turned and used as a sort of sword. There is also a native version of the katar, in both typical short-bladed and more unique long-bladed models. Many dancing implements, such as the yi and the hoops, have weaponized versions. Long spears are also used heavily, especially by fishermen who are already skilled at the use of fishing spears.		Taopei combat favors weapons that can be used as extensions of traditional unarmed martial arts. The budi is a bladed tonfa-like weapon, where the blade can lie against the arm or be turned and used as a sort of sword. There is also a native version of the katar, in both typical short-bladed and more unique long-bladed models. Many dancing implements, such as the yi and the hoops, have weaponized versions. Long spears are also used heavily, especially by fishermen who are already skilled at the use of fishing spears.
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	=Religion=		=Religion=

	Taopai has no native religion, as such. Many Taopei worship the Celestial Dragons popular in Panguro. A sort of lazy polytheism is also popular, where people worship twenty or a hundred different gods, some of them borrowed from other cultures. A visiting Arangothian would be surprised to find a distorted version of Menxvan ~~worshipped~~ as a snake god in one household and a sun god in the next.		Taopai has no native religion, as such. Many Taopei worship the Celestial Dragons popular in Panguro. A sort of lazy polytheism is also popular, where people worship twenty or a hundred different gods, some of them borrowed from other cultures. A visiting Arangothian would be surprised to find a distorted version of Menxvan worshiped as a snake god in one household and a sun god in the next.

	Most native Taopei do subscribe to a unique spiritual belief system, however. According to Taopei legend, Taopai was the birthplace of all humanoid races. The destiny of these races was to set out from Taopai to the five corners of the earth. Most did so, setting off as families. Where they landed, the patriarchs and matriarchs of the families became kings and queens, and nations formed. Those left behind in Taopai were the people too lazy or easygoing to find their own place, so they chose to remain in paradise. The Taopei are not generally proud of living in paradise; instead, they have a rather sheepish and apologetic air toward foreigners, and regard people in other lands as impressive and brave (if a bit foolhardy) for daring to live elsewhere.		Most native Taopei do subscribe to a unique spiritual belief system, however. According to Taopei legend, Taopai was the birthplace of all humanoid races. The destiny of these races was to set out from Taopai to the five corners of the earth. Most did so, setting off as families. Where they landed, the patriarchs and matriarchs of the families became kings and queens, and nations formed. Those left behind in Taopai were the people too lazy or easygoing to find their own place, so they chose to remain in paradise. The Taopei are not generally proud of living in paradise; instead, they have a rather sheepish and apologetic air toward foreigners, and regard people in other lands as impressive and brave (if a bit foolhardy) for daring to live elsewhere.
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	The number five and the fifth letter of the Taopei alphabet, "Tao," are considered mystically significant by many in Taopai. A sort of loose animism is a common belief, where elemental spirits inhabit the most mundane objects. The store of a particularly skilled cobbler, for example, may become a shrine to shoe spirits. Any natural spring is likely to have small offerings lying in it to the water spirits within.		The number five and the fifth letter of the Taopei alphabet, "Tao," are considered mystically significant by many in Taopai. A sort of loose animism is a common belief, where elemental spirits inhabit the most mundane objects. The store of a particularly skilled cobbler, for example, may become a shrine to shoe spirits. Any natural spring is likely to have small offerings lying in it to the water spirits within.

	According to Taopei animism, all people are connected with a force called kwei (lit. "the sea"). This is an energy that is shared between all sentient beings (and under Taopei animism, even rocks have sentient spirits associated with them). If everyone is happy and healthy, the kwei is strong, and the individual is more likely to do well. Likewise, if one person is at a disadvantage, others are likely to feel the weakening effect this has on the kwei. Some foreigners have ~~mistransliterated~~ this concept as "ki" and called it the individual's "breath of life," but kwei is a collective spiritual property, not an individual source of power.		According to Taopei animism, all people are connected with a force called kwei (lit. "the sea"). This is an energy that is shared between all sentient beings (and under Taopei animism, even rocks have sentient spirits associated with them). If everyone is happy and healthy, the kwei is strong, and the individual is more likely to do well. Likewise, if one person is at a disadvantage, others are likely to feel the weakening effect this has on the kwei. Some foreigners have mistranslated this concept as "ki" and called it the individual's "breath of life," but kwei is a collective spiritual property, not an individual source of power.

	=Society and Peoples=		=Society and Peoples=

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