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Theonewhoknows at 05:22, 15 April 2019

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	The local language is called Xiunlani, though there are other forms of the language adopted in the twelve regions, so each has their own local dialect. Since their society is mostly trade-driven, most Xiunlans are also knowledgeable in Common creole trade language.		The local language is called Xiunlani, though there are other forms of the language adopted in the twelve regions, so each has their own local dialect. Since their society is mostly trade-driven, most Xiunlans are also knowledgeable in Common creole trade language.


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	'''Xiunhai-La''' is an island nation far to the east, past the ~~western~~ continent of [[Mwayambi]] and even [[Nipangu]], and is generally only reachable by air or by sea; mostly by air because the country itself is elevated several feet off the ocean's surface. It is a lush, somewhat quiet country that only experiences two seasons due to its placement on the planetary divide. The floating islands, born of a supernatural volcano, are rich and fertile, sustaining a dense population.		'''Xiunhai-La''' is an island nation far to the east, past the continent of [[Mwayambi]] and even [[Nipangu]], and is generally only reachable by air or by sea; mostly by air because the country itself is elevated several feet off the ocean's surface. It is a lush, somewhat quiet country that only experiences two seasons due to its placement on the planetary divide. The floating islands, born of a supernatural volcano, are rich and fertile, sustaining a dense population.

	Xiunhai-la is the only other nation in the known world besides [[Azaan]] with the technology to create airships. While Xiunhai-la is somewhat isolationist and fiercely protective of its unique natural resources and intellectual property, Xiunlani tongs can be found in many large urban centers in the occident.		Xiunhai-la is the only other nation in the known world besides [[Azaan]] with the technology to create airships. While Xiunhai-la is somewhat isolationist and fiercely protective of its unique natural resources and intellectual property, Xiunlani tongs can be found in many large urban centers in the occident.
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	=Geographical Features=		=Geographical Features=

	The land, geologically, is characterized by perilous mountains and rock formations, and most of the livable land is on the top of everything else: plateaus, cliffs, and so forth. The island nation is also known for its various floating islands and its lift-stones, and it is no wonder that [[Xiunlans]] are pioneers in making and flying airships and other structures that sail the winds, lifts, and scaling devices.		The land, geologically, is characterized by perilous mountains and rock formations, and most of the livable land is on the top of everything else: plateaus, cliffs, and so forth. The island nation is also known for its various floating islands and its lift-stones, and it is no wonder that Xiunlans are pioneers in making and flying airships and other structures that sail the winds, lifts, and scaling devices.

	Summers tend to be hot, but breezy. Storm season is extremely rainy, and traversing around the country during this half of the year is dangerous without an experienced guide, something that isn't hard to find. Xiunlans are accustomed to the weather and the terrain and are trained to travel throughout from birth. Cliffs, plateaus, and inhabited locations are connected by a series of bridges worked into the natural rock formations which spring and arch from the base of the island several feet below. These are also coupled by hang-lines, especially in sloped areas, mounted on steel and rock for a quicker scaling/bridging alternative. Depending on where the person is, this distance between the livable land and the base can range from just several feet to hundreds of feet, particularly the Palace of the Falcon's Dawn, which serves as the nation's royal court and where its ruler resides.		Summers tend to be hot, but breezy. Storm season is extremely rainy, and traversing around the country during this half of the year is dangerous without an experienced guide, something that isn't hard to find. Xiunlans are accustomed to the weather and the terrain and are trained to travel throughout from birth. Cliffs, plateaus, and inhabited locations are connected by a series of bridges worked into the natural rock formations which spring and arch from the base of the island several feet below. These are also coupled by hang-lines, especially in sloped areas, mounted on steel and rock for a quicker scaling/bridging alternative. Depending on where the person is, this distance between the livable land and the base can range from just several feet to hundreds of feet, particularly the Palace of the Falcon's Dawn, which serves as the nation's royal court and where its ruler resides.
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	Xiunlan airships come in a variety of sizes. Airships built to carry a crew of more than twenty people take years to build, and large, Imperial battleships can take a decade or two to build. Small sky-cruiser types are more common around the country, used by border patrols and the merchant class to transport their wares from one part of the country to another, or beyond if they choose. They usually carry from one to a maximum of six people.		Xiunlan airships come in a variety of sizes. Airships built to carry a crew of more than twenty people take years to build, and large, Imperial battleships can take a decade or two to build. Small sky-cruiser types are more common around the country, used by border patrols and the merchant class to transport their wares from one part of the country to another, or beyond if they choose. They usually carry from one to a maximum of six people.

	Windsailers are also common, their designs adopted from observing bird species on the island, especially birds of prey that tend to glide through the air rather than flap their wings regularly. These airships are mostly used to cross large gaps between a higher region to a lower one, and they are mostly made of sturdy wood enforced by steel and waterproofed, light canvas stretched tightly over the frame. They are popular with younger [[Xiunlans]] who want to cross gaps quickly. Imperial archers also use them extensively in coordinating aerial projectile attacks.		Windsailers are also common, their designs adopted from observing bird species on the island, especially birds of prey that tend to glide through the air rather than flap their wings regularly. These airships are mostly used to cross large gaps between a higher region to a lower one, and they are mostly made of sturdy wood enforced by steel and waterproofed, light canvas stretched tightly over the frame. They are popular with younger Xiunlans who want to cross gaps quickly. Imperial archers also use them extensively in coordinating aerial projectile attacks.

	Mechanical lifts are also common around the country, especially for regions that are extremely steep and hard to climb, mostly operated by gears and insulated metal cables. Hang-lines and hang-line towers are derived from nearly the same design, where an individual can 'slide' through cables using a steel hanger (a triangular piece of metal, shaped from a single rod and twisted in a fashion to form an open loop at the end of the angle) that is commonly found in the possession of Xiunlans who travel back and forth between regions every day.		Mechanical lifts are also common around the country, especially for regions that are extremely steep and hard to climb, mostly operated by gears and insulated metal cables. Hang-lines and hang-line towers are derived from nearly the same design, where an individual can 'slide' through cables using a steel hanger (a triangular piece of metal, shaped from a single rod and twisted in a fashion to form an open loop at the end of the angle) that is commonly found in the possession of Xiunlans who travel back and forth between regions every day.
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	=Society and Peoples=		=Society and Peoples=

	[[Xiunlans]], like [[Elves]], tend to respect nature highly due to the geographical conditions where they live, though they are hardly vegans. Xiunlans particularly love their meat, so much that trained cooks are noted for knowing how to prepare any meat dish perfectly. It is a nation where livable land is limited, and surrounded by ocean, so they need to coexist with their natural resources so as not to use them up.		Xiunlans, like [[Elves]], tend to respect nature highly due to the geographical conditions where they live, though they are hardly vegans. Xiunlans particularly love their meat, so much that trained cooks are noted for knowing how to prepare any meat dish perfectly. It is a nation where livable land is limited, and surrounded by ocean, so they need to coexist with their natural resources so as not to use them up.

	Because of the strenuous terrain they live in, Xiunlans, male or female, tend to be skilled mountain climbers. Most of them are also knowledgeable in some sort of martial art, be it one of the seven major disciplines or a private, family technique. They bear resemblance with their [[Nipangui]] brethren, characterized by dark hair and almond-shaped eyes, although red hair is, strangely, somewhat common.		Because of the strenuous terrain they live in, Xiunlans, male or female, tend to be skilled mountain climbers. Most of them are also knowledgeable in some sort of martial art, be it one of the seven major disciplines or a private, family technique. They bear resemblance with their [[Nipangui]] brethren, characterized by dark hair and almond-shaped eyes, although red hair is, strangely, somewhat common.
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	=Language=		=Language=

	The local language is called Xiunlani, though there are other forms of the language adopted in the twelve regions, so each has their own local dialect. Since their society is mostly trade-driven, most Xiunlans are also knowledgeable in [[Common]].		The local language is called Xiunlani, though there are other forms of the language adopted in the twelve regions, so each has their own local dialect. Since their society is mostly trade-driven, most Xiunlans are also knowledgeable in Common creole trade language.


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Pigasus at 19:40, 29 October 2016

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	'''Xiunhai-La''' is an island nation far to the east, past the western continent of [[Mwayambi]] and even [[Nipangu]], and is generally only reachable by air or by sea; mostly by air because the country itself is elevated several feet off the ocean's surface. It is a lush, somewhat quiet country that only experiences two seasons due to its placement on the planetary divide. The ~~lands~~ are fertile ~~and rich due to its formation by~~ a particularly large, violent volcanic eruption under the water surface during prehistoric times, in where conditions actually 'froze' the upchuck of magma in mid-explosion to form the elevated state of the country.		'''Xiunhai-La''' is an island nation far to the east, past the western continent of [[Mwayambi]] and even [[Nipangu]], and is generally only reachable by air or by sea; mostly by air because the country itself is elevated several feet off the ocean's surface. It is a lush, somewhat quiet country that only experiences two seasons due to its placement on the planetary divide. The floating islands, born of a supernatural volcano, are rich and fertile, sustaining a dense population.

	Xiunhai-la is the only other nation in the known world besides [[Azaan]] with the technology to create airships. While Xiunhai-la is somewhat isolationist and fiercely protective of its unique natural resources and intellectual property, Xiunlani tongs can be found in many large urban centers in the occident.		Xiunhai-la is the only other nation in the known world besides [[Azaan]] with the technology to create airships. While Xiunhai-la is somewhat isolationist and fiercely protective of its unique natural resources and intellectual property, Xiunlani tongs can be found in many large urban centers in the occident.

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			'''Xiunhai-La''' is an island nation far to the east, past the western continent of [[Mwayambi]] and even [[Nipangu]], and is generally only reachable by air or by sea; mostly by air because the country itself is elevated several feet off the ocean's surface. It is a lush, somewhat quiet country that only experiences two seasons due to its placement on the planetary divide. The lands are fertile and rich due to its formation by a particularly large, violent volcanic eruption under the water surface during prehistoric times, in where conditions actually 'froze' the upchuck of magma in mid-explosion to form the elevated state of the country.

	~~'''~~Xiunhai-~~La'''~~ is ~~an island~~ nation ~~far to the east, past~~ the ~~western continent of [[Mwayambi]] and even~~ [[~~Nipangu~~]]~~, and is generally only reachable by air or by sea; mostly by air because~~ the ~~country itself is elevated several feet off the ocean's surface~~. It is ~~a lush,~~ somewhat ~~quiet country that only experiences two seasons due to~~ its ~~placement on the planetary divide. The lands are fertile~~ and ~~rich due to its formation by a particularly large, violent volcanic eruption under the water surface during prehistoric times~~, in ~~where conditions actually 'froze' the upchuck of magma~~ in ~~mid-explosion to form the elevated state of~~ the ~~country~~.		Xiunhai-la is the only other nation in the known world besides [[Azaan]] with the technology to create airships. While Xiunhai-la is somewhat isolationist and fiercely protective of its unique natural resources and intellectual property, Xiunlani tongs can be found in many large urban centers in the occident.

	=History=		=History=

Vile at 03:10, 5 June 2013

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	The local language is called Xiunlani, though there are other forms of the language adopted in the twelve regions, so each has their own local dialect. Since their society is mostly trade-driven, most Xiunlans are also knowledgeable in [[Common]].		The local language is called Xiunlani, though there are other forms of the language adopted in the twelve regions, so each has their own local dialect. Since their society is mostly trade-driven, most Xiunlans are also knowledgeable in [[Common]].


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	The local language is called Xiunlani, though there are other forms of the language adopted in the twelve regions, so each has their own local dialect. Since their society is mostly trade-driven, most Xiunlans are also knowledgeable in Common.		The local language is called Xiunlani, though there are other forms of the language adopted in the twelve regions, so each has their own local dialect. Since their society is mostly trade-driven, most Xiunlans are also knowledgeable in [[Common]].

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