Plane of Water

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==Environment and Geography==
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The plane of water is composed mostly of a huge outer globe of water, floating in space, which makes up most of Reydala's oceans.  Far inside the globe, where the center of Reydala would be, lies Pallea's heart.  Between the two globes lie multiple streams of water linking the two in haphazard fashion.  There is no wind on the plane, instead the currents move in conjunction with the flow in and out of Pallea's heart.  There is no visible sun, but the Plane is suffused with an ambient light that penetrates most of the waters.
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Temperature closely follows the material plane's by region, excepting Pallea's heart which is cold despite it's proximity to where the center of the planet would be.  The regions close to the poles are frequently covered by ice caps. 
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Native residents of the plane cannot cross into the hollow spaces between the oceans and between the two layers of water.  For outsiders, the boundries give resistance but are crossable. Inside the hollows, gravity pulls toward Pallea's heart, so any outsider wanting to travel in this fashion would be advised to be capable of windless flight.
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===Important Terrain Features===
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The features of the Plane of Water are often given at least two names, one familiar to the surface dwellers of the Prime Material plane and the other the name used by the native denizens of the plane.  In Aquan, the plane of water is known as Ceona, loosely translated as "home".
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*'''Pallea's Heart (Naenovitra)'''
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A huge sphere of water directly in the center of the plane.  Multitudes of water tunnels large and small link it back to the surface.  Pallea's heart is home to the oldest of Water Elementals, many created when Pallea first held reign over the oceans.  Outsiders are not welcome here and many of the elementals may react with hostility toward intrusion.  The Movements of the elementals within the sphere largely determine the ocean currents in the water tunnels and consequently the currents on the surface.  Typically, their movements follow seasonal patterns. 
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Occasionally an elemental grows tempermental within the sphere and causes violent currents to crash through the surface.  If the elemental is not calmed quickly this can lead to huge whirlpools and even tsunamis on the prime material plane.  Because of this, a large number of elite water maidens is always on standby near Pallea's heart.
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*'''The lost Ocean (Verostavion)'''
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By far the largest body of water in the plane and subsequently the largest ocean on Reydala's surface.  Aside from Anaquvaria it is sparsely populated excepting the coastal regions.  Younger water elementals usually make their homes here as they are fond of the large area in which to roam.  Currents are thus usually mild, with the occasional turbulence when squabbles break out between elementals.  The coastal regions are more prone to rough waters, the resident elementals and water maidens often playing together and causing mischief.
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*'''The Great Calm (Calenora)'''
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An ocean framed by Walstad and Elem, the great calm is a vast stretch of serene waters.  Most elementals wander through here after they grow tired of the lost Ocean, where life is slow and peaceful. 
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*'''The Muline Gulf (Paveana)'''
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More adventurous elementals head toward the Muline Gulf instead.  With many coastal regions there's plenty of opportunities for Water Maidens and the Elementals to mix.  Waters can get very turbulent here, particularly in the region between the Kaltian Peninsula and it's southern volcanic island. 
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*'''Taballion Sea (Yirollan)'''
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A sea framed by Ohnben, Walstad, and Elem.  The inevitable consequence of elementals of the great calm and the Muline gulf crashing together again.  Restless seas are the norm here, with high rising waves.  In the middle of it all is the floating city Anaquvaria. 
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*'''The Leyandran Sea (Hianora)'''
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Elementals usually move here when they are weary of conflict and reaching old age, preparing for their final pilgrimage back into Pallea's heart.  Like the great calm, the currents are slow and deliberate. 
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*'''The Well of Tears (Ralconva)'''
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A site Mulinel and elder water maidens frequently visit.  The waters here are usually quite still and free of freezing.  Elementals do not venture into these waters.  For the water maidens, it is a peaceful utopia that retains just enough contact with the Material world to make it interesting. 
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*'''Kirvax's Resevoir (Sumconva)'''
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A site more reserved water maidens usually end up.  Year round the surface is frozen over making for a sheltered hideaway that is unpleasant for the elementals.  Many water maidens that come here spend the rest of their days beneath the ice freely.
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===Unique Flora and Fauna===
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==Residents and Culture==
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===Water Elementals===
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===Water Maidens===
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===Major Cities===
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*'''Anaquvaria'''
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Revision as of 21:26, 13 March 2009

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Contents

Environment and Geography

The plane of water is composed mostly of a huge outer globe of water, floating in space, which makes up most of Reydala's oceans. Far inside the globe, where the center of Reydala would be, lies Pallea's heart. Between the two globes lie multiple streams of water linking the two in haphazard fashion. There is no wind on the plane, instead the currents move in conjunction with the flow in and out of Pallea's heart. There is no visible sun, but the Plane is suffused with an ambient light that penetrates most of the waters.

Temperature closely follows the material plane's by region, excepting Pallea's heart which is cold despite it's proximity to where the center of the planet would be. The regions close to the poles are frequently covered by ice caps.

Native residents of the plane cannot cross into the hollow spaces between the oceans and between the two layers of water. For outsiders, the boundries give resistance but are crossable. Inside the hollows, gravity pulls toward Pallea's heart, so any outsider wanting to travel in this fashion would be advised to be capable of windless flight.

Important Terrain Features

The features of the Plane of Water are often given at least two names, one familiar to the surface dwellers of the Prime Material plane and the other the name used by the native denizens of the plane. In Aquan, the plane of water is known as Ceona, loosely translated as "home".

  • Pallea's Heart (Naenovitra)

A huge sphere of water directly in the center of the plane. Multitudes of water tunnels large and small link it back to the surface. Pallea's heart is home to the oldest of Water Elementals, many created when Pallea first held reign over the oceans. Outsiders are not welcome here and many of the elementals may react with hostility toward intrusion. The Movements of the elementals within the sphere largely determine the ocean currents in the water tunnels and consequently the currents on the surface. Typically, their movements follow seasonal patterns.

Occasionally an elemental grows tempermental within the sphere and causes violent currents to crash through the surface. If the elemental is not calmed quickly this can lead to huge whirlpools and even tsunamis on the prime material plane. Because of this, a large number of elite water maidens is always on standby near Pallea's heart.

  • The lost Ocean (Verostavion)

By far the largest body of water in the plane and subsequently the largest ocean on Reydala's surface. Aside from Anaquvaria it is sparsely populated excepting the coastal regions. Younger water elementals usually make their homes here as they are fond of the large area in which to roam. Currents are thus usually mild, with the occasional turbulence when squabbles break out between elementals. The coastal regions are more prone to rough waters, the resident elementals and water maidens often playing together and causing mischief.

  • The Great Calm (Calenora)

An ocean framed by Walstad and Elem, the great calm is a vast stretch of serene waters. Most elementals wander through here after they grow tired of the lost Ocean, where life is slow and peaceful.

  • The Muline Gulf (Paveana)

More adventurous elementals head toward the Muline Gulf instead. With many coastal regions there's plenty of opportunities for Water Maidens and the Elementals to mix. Waters can get very turbulent here, particularly in the region between the Kaltian Peninsula and it's southern volcanic island.

  • Taballion Sea (Yirollan)

A sea framed by Ohnben, Walstad, and Elem. The inevitable consequence of elementals of the great calm and the Muline gulf crashing together again. Restless seas are the norm here, with high rising waves. In the middle of it all is the floating city Anaquvaria.

  • The Leyandran Sea (Hianora)

Elementals usually move here when they are weary of conflict and reaching old age, preparing for their final pilgrimage back into Pallea's heart. Like the great calm, the currents are slow and deliberate.

  • The Well of Tears (Ralconva)

A site Mulinel and elder water maidens frequently visit. The waters here are usually quite still and free of freezing. Elementals do not venture into these waters. For the water maidens, it is a peaceful utopia that retains just enough contact with the Material world to make it interesting.

  • Kirvax's Resevoir (Sumconva)

A site more reserved water maidens usually end up. Year round the surface is frozen over making for a sheltered hideaway that is unpleasant for the elementals. Many water maidens that come here spend the rest of their days beneath the ice freely.

Unique Flora and Fauna

Residents and Culture

Water Elementals

Water Maidens

Major Cities

  • Anaquvaria
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