World
From Alirpg
World is a 17-18th-century Europe-ish type place where there are pirates and majik and stuff. More information to come. For now, deal with the outline of information used on the Derelict Heaven wiki page, found here. Note that Derelict Heaven should be considered a separate entity from the AliRPG. However, the world is fairly similar.
Also see: Pirate SL
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Society & Geography
Kamleon Continent
People
Places
Centria Kingdom
Port Harriet
Skyfire Canyon
Mount Versus
Jakkal Continent
People
Places
Tax
Ma'nin
Fisher Continent
People
Places
Blush Kingdom
Politics
Centrian Empire
Status of the Maji
In Centria at least, anyone showing a certain level of Majik talent is taken and trained forcefully at the Centrian Royal Majik Academy. These Academy majik users are granted the rank of Maji when they swear loyalty to the King and are dispersed throughout the Kingdom in various positions. The elected (and usually strongest) Maji in each Majik color is knighted High Maji and holds that title until displaced.
Centrian Maji hold the title "Maji" and are considered "Sir" or "Madame" (i.e. Sir Reese Davis or Maji Reese Davis)
High Maji hold the title "High Maji" and are considered "Lord" or "Lady" (i.e. Lady Sullivan or High Maji Diedre Sullivan)
There are only so many High Maji, and they are (so far):
- Black - Diedre Sullivan (dissenting)
- White - Amart Helding
- Orange - Dalton Kendall
- Red - Aroshi Yamabiko
- Violet - Sampson Esper
- Green - (not filled)
Any majik user not ordained, knighted or otherwise sanctioned by the Academy or the Crown is considered a rogue maji and, previous to Aroshi's overtaking of the throne, considered the highest class threat. They are hunted for large bounties by all sorts of people. The only exception to this rule are White Fleet Maji, who are ordained by the Fleet itself.
Previous to the instatement of the Academy, some majik users swore loyalty to the King and others did not. During the 10 Year Witch Hunt, when Centronis III took the throne, many rogue maji and witches were "tried" and slaughtered in a historic homage to King James' witch hunts.
The Royal Centrian Majik Academy
Although the organization of the Academy is irrelevant in that it is now disbanded and being reconstructed into a new school, obviously any Academy Maji would still find this information relevant.
Majik caliber is measured on a scale of 0-5, 0 being none or a very minimal amount of majik and five being High Maji caliber and considered high priority/threat in the eyes of the Centrian Empire. Majik caliber can be measured by most Violet Maji who are trained in it, though much of the student seeking and caliber rating was done by Cipher Felonis, attendant and advisor to the King.
Once inducted into the Academy, a student goes through primary majik instruction -- basic theory (Centrian Majik Theory is taught, of course -- this is the majik theory in place for most of ARPG's experience of majik. Some people use other theory, though, such as Noct ["Pink Majik" doesn't exist in Centrian Theory; teleporting would be considered Orange Majik]), their role as maji in the Kingdom, etc. These classes are also used as a sorting method; once sorted, students are ranked by age, caliber and skill. The classes are numbered by year/caliber. (Note: "Year" is approximately equivalent to high school; 1 = freshman, 2 = sophomore, 3 = junior, 4 = senior) After passing their fourth year in training, Maji aspirants are then put through a series of rigorous tests and made to swear loyalty to the Crown. If their testing suffices, they are knighted Maji.
Example: Justin Maverick was found at a young age by Cipher. After being sent to the Academy and passing through primaries, he was determined to have caliber 4 black majik. He was in his junior year when he left the Academy, so he would have been in class Class 3-4. Other students in his class were/are Dragon White, Ebony Farasi, Kalidah Jet'sa and Olivia Piper. While Justin escaped the Academy, the others in his class went on to be in class 4-4.
Others with very strong Majik power, deemed too powerful/dangerous to remain mostly up to their own devices even at the Academy, are trained personally within Centria. Usually these are caliber 5 Maji, such as Aroshi.
For a age breakdown of Academy Maji, see the character list in the previous info post.
The White Fleet
The White Fleet is the only large, organized non-affliated sect allowed to peaceably operate outside of the Centrian Empire/Jurisdiction. It is allowed this freedom as long as it (and its members) are sworn to maintain only peace and to never aid any enemy factions or forces in conquest of Centria. The White Fleet is run by several commanders (headed by Fleet Commander Wendy Ryder) and is allowed to grant the titles of Maji to its members. The White Fleet remains a strong political entity in Centria despite its non-action commitment. Its leading delegate is Amart Helding, who also holds the title of High White Maji (a Centrian title).
Although the Fleet has a policy of neutrality in Centrian politics, it is also a large landholder and fairly wealthy and thus an important element in Centrian affairs. Since the ascent of Aroshi to the throne, the White Fleet has become more integrated into Centria.
The White Fleet retains the right to any maji admitted into the Academy who shows mainly White Majik talent. The Fleet has also been known to lobby for certain at-risk individuals for health reasons.
Centrian Noble Elite
Although the King holds the ultimate ruling power in Centria, much of the land and monetary support comes directly from the couple dozen powerful families that make up Centria's noble elite class. After the shift in power to Aroshi and his new democratic ideas, of course, there has been a split in the noble class to his supporters, and dissenters, who consider themselves the "Gold Crown Order." Some major families that have already been established (or will be established very soon) are:
The Grove - Have direct control over cash flow and power in the castle. All have tree-related crests.
- Dantuma (oak) - Large land owners and real estate; historically a family of carpenters and architects
- Davis (pine) - Historically blacksmithes; the Davis family is famous for their construction of the three major railways in the known world
- Esper (willow) - Historically Centria's ancient apothecary and medical providers
- Hines (elm) - Originally a small merchant class family, boosted to noble popularity with the invent of Centria's first printing press. The Hines run the Centrian Viceroy, Centria's most widely spread newspaper.
- Sullivan (cypress) - Historically ironsmiths providers of royal armament; one of the oldest families in Centria
- Yamabiko (maple) - With little history but a lot of sudden persuasion and power, Aroshi Yamabiko's household and enterprises are the latest addition to the Grove.
Other families of the upper crust:
- Bryant - Equestrian
- Covington - Trading of teas, spices, & herbs
- Pakitani - Imported and domestic fine artisan wares
Skyfire Empire
The original "owners" of Kamleon Continent. Their people were killed by the thousands when the humans arrived on Kamleon. The Skyfire clan is the last of their breed; luckily they carry the royal blood. They are ruled by Raqille Skyfire, a direct descendant of one of the great lords of their ancestors, the Winged Ones. Skyfire is currently in league with Centria due to previous arrangements made with Aroshi before his ascent.
Crescentian Empire
Usually Crescentia has taken a position of complete neutrality laced with disgusted at the Centrian Empire; however, Aroshi has some contact and rapport with their King, whose name I can't remember at this moment. They may come into play later. The Crescentians are half-shark, half human.
Tribes of the Jakkal Plains
Across the ocean, it's Jakkal Continent! It's currently mostly colonized by Centrian forces. I'm not going into it because I think everyone pretty much gets the Jakkal/Kamleon situation. If you do'nt, feel free to ask.
Blush Kingdom
Essentially Centria's Europe. Centrian people came from there, and after a revolutionary war of some sort, gained independance and later formed alliances. Blush is probably Centria's strongest and oldest ally, politically. They are pushing to marry their oldest heir prince Daniel.
Tapi Islands
They have a whole situation going on that I'm going to defer to Elka to explain. Lee is their prince, and so luckily he's on good terms with Aroshi, so... Yes. Take it away, Elka!
Majik
Division of Majik Polarities
Centria currently operates under the Majik Polarity Circle theory of Majik divination. This involves six types of majik that are categorized by an arbitrary color. Many things about the system have begun to fall apart as new majikal anomalies have appeared. Raven Sullivan is among the current pioneers in new majik research, trying to divine the actual nature of majik in her book, The Nature of Majik.
Ash's useful link of the day: [1]
Black Majik
Black majik involves offensive spells, such as fireballs. It's broken down into a few categories. Type one involves fire and electricity, and is considered conjurative. Type two includes water, ice, wind and earth, and involves the manipulation of elements already present in the atmosphere or environment.
The black majik classification is different on Fisher Continent and among the Jakkali.
White Majik
White majik is the most common type of majik used. It's purpose is generally related to healing, and is often found in use by doctors and church/shrine workers. Nearly all people have a very small amount of white majik control. Children and young adults found with high levels of white majik are often trained by the White Guild in place of the Academy.
Red Majik
Red majik involves manipulation of people. While this is usually limited to minor control, such as hypnosis or persuasion, some users have exhibited amounts that can expand to full control over others' bodies, minds, and emotions. Red majik users are considered rare compared to the other types. They often employ unique methods to control their majik, depending on their preferences.
Green Majik
Green majik pertains to manipulation of plants and related micro-organisms. It is theorized to involve the interaction of solar energy and molecules that nurture plants. This can include oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and carbon. Through this control, green majik energizes plant life particles causing rapid growth. Green Majik is also related to the controlling of animals (or rather, non-humans).
Violet Majik
Violet majik is the study of psychic arts. It encompasses telepathy, telekinesis, clairvoyance, psychokinesis, premonition and oraclism. As with white majik, most people have a low level of violet majik, but the variance is small. A person with high levels of violet majik is not necessarily able to perform all aspects categorized as violet majik. Magik users of this color often specialize in a specific skill type.
Orange Majik
Orange majik is a blanket term used to group unknown or unclassified types of majik. It is most common form of majik found among the Jakkali, who have their own form of majik classification. Orange majik tends not to be as strong as other forms of majik.
Yellow Majik
Yellow majik is considered the "helping" majik. It strictly includes seven types: Levitation, illumination, forensic identification, conjuration, racking and storing, negasis, and shielding. Tasks involving yellow majik can often be performed with other types of majik, but function differently when performed by a yellow maji. Yellow majik is often collapsed into Orange Majik classification.
Grey Majik
Manipulation
Wands
Ash's useful link of the day: [2]
