Sreabhadh

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Halcyone
A census of the small village of Halcyone on the coast of the Setlian Sea has shown that the Ecsiu family ran a small fishmongers stall, and permanently called a small room atop a pub their home. This dates long before the Emeraldites voyaged into the Setlian Sea and found Templehelm, and shows that the first Ecsiu’s were a Mother and Father of five children, four girls and a single boy. The children were not named in the census, but the Mother and Father were called Gelsey and Arundel Ecsiu. Gelsey formerly being Warham before her marriage. Little is known of the parents other than their names and occupations. These original Ecsiu family members only serve to show how old the name is, and how long the family has been in the fishmonger business. The real interest in the Halcyone era of the Ecsiu family is with the only boy, whose first name escaped the census dated ten years after the earliest. It is certain that this is the same boy, as his age matches with the earlier census and he is the only Ecsiu which can be found in any documents around this era. The boy had inherited the fishmonger stall from his Father, who according to the document, died of a rampart rod addiction. The boy’s parents it can be assumed were poor fishmongers, as their stall lead them only to living within a small room atop a pub, whereas profit under the boys command seemed to excel significantly, as it is listed the Ecsiu boy now lived in a two bedroom terraced with wife and three children, two boys, one girl. The female without name has vanished from records, presumably married and taken on a different name. The males, however, appeared 30 years after their original mention in another census of Halcyone. Their names, Aylmer and Audric were noted to have taken over the small fishmongers stall sometime after their Father had died of a plague. With atleast 40 years of successful trading with the fishmonger stall, the brothers had found a loyal hoard of customers. Although they are both recorded to continue living in the terraced house bought by their Father, in an extract from a local town paper, the Ecsiu fishmonger stall had opened shop at a recently bought building, with advertisements to rent ou the upper floor for a home. This from all documents that have been found, is the height of money in the Ecsiu family found in Halcyone.

Aylmer wedded and had a single boy, whereas Audric followed the path of his Grandfather and began dabbling in rot, bearing a single boy from his escapades in a brothel. Audric died in a rot den months after his child was born, and the child was left with his Mother.

Aylmer’s son continued the work of his Father and Uncle in the fishmongers his profits stayed similar to what his Fathers were, dedicated to his work he died without finding wife and continuing the Ecsiu name.

The Ecsiu name is only mentioned in the censuses of Halcyone once more, of an Ecsiu man finding himself banished from the town for thievery of rot for his Mother’s addiction. He is named in the census as Blythe Ecsiu. Making assumptions from the censuses of Halcyone, it is thought that Blythe is the son of Audric Ecsiu, and he took his Father’s name instead of his Mother’s. But, thus ends the Halcyone era of the Ecsiu family.

Travel along Setlian Coast
There have already been history books deriving that there were many villages along the coastline of the Setlian Sea. The Ecsiu name resurfaces in Several of them around twenty-three years after the last Ecsiu was mentioned in Halcyone. The very first resurgence of the Ecsiu name was in a fief trade log, where a ‘Blythe Ecsiu’ traded a bag full of salted fish for a dose of Witches Crotch for his join pains. According to this record Blythe had learnt the mistakes of his Father Audric, and his Great Grandfather, and had learnt to control his rot usage for medicinal purposes only. We also learn here that Blythe although never knowing of the Ecsiu side of his family, had learnt the fishermen trade as if it were in his blood.

Three years after Blythe’s resurgance, there is a trade log in a small town three villages away from Halcyone where a bundle of three Ecsiu members traded fish for an oak fishing rod. It was stated in the log if able to, trade with the Ecsiu clan again, as their fish were expertly cooked and salted. Unsure on the exact details on how the Ecsiu name went from one to three, it is only assumed that Blythe found a woman and had child. Therefore we can procure from this that the three were Blythe, his wife, and a newborn Ecsiu.

This travelling trade of the Ecsiu family is noted in trade logs of different towns, cities and fiefs across the Setlian coast for well over fifty years, and in these logs we see the deals made become a much larger scale, and the prices rising from what was once a gold nugget for three salted fish, to three nuggets for a single fish. It seemed that this was the second rise of the Ecsiu fishing trade, yet it was no longer in a fishmonger’s stall but travelling up and down the Setlian Coast.

The last travelling Ecsiu was Alston Ecsiu, Alston had six children, all boys. His wife had died during the pregnancy of their seventh child. From a small diary excerpt that the Ecsiu family had managed to keep for so many years, it is noted that Alston blamed the death on their constant travelling. It seemed that the years after his wife’s death, Alston did not squander the money that he earnt unalike to the travelling Ecsiu’s before him (who had all amassed fortuned but spent the gold on witches crotch and varying brothels across different settlements.) Four years after his wife’s death, Alston had traded with a small lumberman firm, offering large portions of fish, along with his amassed gold for a great deal of wood. It has been assumed that the small caravan that had held the Ecsiu family for so many years was unable to carry the amound of wood Alston had bought, thus no sooner than a week after the lumberman’s log book states a deal was struck, and Alston and his seven boys could use the wood to build a home next to the lumberman’s own house.

The importance of this Ecsiu era of travelling is due to the Ecsiu name becoming widely known as a name of respected fishermen. This amalgamates into the next era of the Ecsu name, as the next era would not have come about without being widely known as a respected fishing family.

Guyra
Alston had settled with his children next to the lumberman’s house, the expenses for a house of seven were far too great for even the gold that Alston had saved over the years, so spending a formidable amount of his saved gold, Alston paid men in the nearby area to build a house with four bedrooms, the cost of the wood and the men, according to Alston’s log books, left him penniless. But with seven growing boys and himself, all fishermen, it was not long before they found their footing once more. Their house lay on the outskirts of a forest, minutes away from the Setlian Sea. According to the log books of Alston, as the sun rose each morning, he marched his boys and himself down to the sea for an entire month, where they fished until nightfall. Amassing the largest amount of fish the Ecsiu had had in that point in their history. Alston stored it all in a large cold pantry beneath the house which still stands today. With three Sons old enough to travel on their own, Alston sent them in three different directions to the nearest settlements, with a pouch full of fish to sell. Pages upon pages of Alston’s log book is filled with these same deals, from what it seems the Ecsiu family were forging their third method at how they have sold fish. Exporting to settlements from their home.

A great deal of gold amassed over many years. As they gathered enough, they bought logs from their now good neighbour, an unnamed lumberjack to build new homes for each of the Sons. Over the course of ten years, a house was build for each of the seven sons of Alston Ecsiu, and their own families lived within those. The Ecsiu family grew until fifteen houses held the family, what was now a small town was coined ‘Guyra.’

From history books of surrounded towns, Guyra was known as a small fishing village founded by the Ecsiu family. In present day the term ‘Guyra’ also means ‘place of fishing.’ Within months of the fifteenth Ecsiu house being erected, several fishermen and their families moved to live in Guyra.

The small fishing village of Guyra grew until it held a total of twenty-eight different families, all whom were avid fishmongers, aside from the first family house there, the lumberjacks. All information after the founding of Guyra has been derived from the history books of Guyra. Considering the accuracy of other history tomes within the Guyra library, this section of the Ecsiu family history can be considered somewhat more reliable than the Halcyone Ecsiu’s whose information was derived from censuses and assumptions.

A year after the non-Ecsiu settlers had come to inhabit Guyra, it became apparent that Guyra would need a governing body. When there were only Ecsiu family members living there, all disagreements were easily solved as everyone was family. With twenty-eight different families now living in Guyra, disputes were not so easily solved.

The single lumberjack family began a vote for a Lord of the town, his job being to solve disputes and organise the exporting of the town’s fish (as that was also becoming a problem at this point, as all of the families began undercutting eachother.)

Within a month an Ecsiu man by the name of Rybar Ecsiu was elected the Lord of Guyra. Rybar and his family moved into the old of Alston Ecsiu, who was now long dead. Being a fishing village it was not apt to give Rybar a crown or scepter, so Rybar was given an old oak fishing rod which had been found in the caravan which had settled in the town so many years ago. (It is thought that the oak fishing rod is the fishing rod which Blythe Ecsiu traded, meaning the fishing rod was now a relic of the Ecsiu family dating over one hundred years old.)

The Lord of Guyra was elected after the Lord prior passed away. Thirty-nine Lords had been and gone before the next interesting eraof the Ecsiu family began. Each one of these thirty-nine Lords bein a member of the Ecsiu clan. Sometime during this reign of the Ecsiu family, it had been discovered the oak rod used to represent the Lord had been property of Blythe Ecsiu, therefore the thirty-ninth and last Ecsiu Lord of Guyra was aptly named ‘Blythe Ecsiu II’

Other Relatives
Although there are no known Ecsiu family members left other than Tonn Ecsiu, there are several other members related to the Ecsiu family from the girls of the Ecsiu family who married into other family names. There are two relatives that are known of living in Halcyone, several who were lost within rot dens across Ateon, and many many relatives of the Ecsiu family living in Guyra.

Old Politics/Leadership
The old politics and ruling of Guyra was relatively straightforward. Initially, a vote had to take place after the death of each Ecsiu Lord for the new to be elected. After it became apparent that the residents of Guyra would always choose the Ecsiu child of the last lord, a vote ensued and it was decided that Guyra would have a monarchy ruling of Ecsiu Lords.

The Blythe Rod signified the Lord of Guyra at the time, and it became tradition that the Lord would take their oldest son to the Setlian for their first fishing trip, and on that fishing trip, the Ecsiu child would catch their first fish with the Blythe Rod, and it would then be as much their rod as the Lords until they became Lord themselves. This tradition ended with Tonn Ecsiu, who fell into the ocean during his traditional fishing trip, thus loosing the Blythe Rod, and the Ecsiu line.

Politics was also dealt with relatively easily. Being, primarily, a trading village on the Setlian coast, many saw no need to attack the village, and many more were friendly enough with the village to be called allies- due to the trade of excellent fish. Relations were always made from trade agreements, and thus the largest ally Guyra had was Halcyone.

The Old Beliefs
These beliefs were forged in the time of the Ecsiu Clans reign. Although many of the older families still hold high regard for the old beliefs, Guyra and the Nation of Sreabhadh have cast the old beliefs away as their official belief. Initially changing this to the Tri-Beliefs, and finally into the beliefs of Akwalism.

During the reign of the Ecsiu Clan, Guyra’s most influential men of the era were the Lords of Guyra, each had held during their reign the Blythe Rod. Because of this, the rod had become the patron signature of the old belief, and a print of a man's face, considered to be closely resembling Blythe's face himself, had become the patron saint. For the old beliefs was that of self belief. They held an apatheistic view of Godly forces, noting that the Ecsiu line had founded Guyra with just a talent for fishing, and not with the aid of Godly forces. Although this is the case, there are many patron saints in the old religion, many of which have been depicted in idols- not for prayer, but to remind the people of Guyra what motivation can do to oneself.

Patron Saints of the Old Beliefs:

Blythe Ecsiu- Blythe is the Patron Saint of hard work and tools, he is the figurehead of the old beliefs, and many people carry an idol of Blythe in their home alongside any other patron saint they may choose to surround themselves with.

Alston Ecsiu Alston is the Patron Saint of home, and building. Being the founder of Guyra, many belief Alston shows the qualities of a homemaker, and a flare for building.

Gelsey Warham- Gelsey is the Patron Saint of love and family. Being the first mother mentioned in the Ecsiu history books, many see Gelsey to hold the best qualities for creating a stable family name through the love of her family.

The Old Laws
The Old Laws are those that were crafted by the Ecsiu clan, after the Ecsiu clan had ended their reign, the Old Laws were reinstated for new; yet some of these laws are still used in the courts irregularly to aid in the punishment of those that have wronged the state.

Laws of Trade:

-The First Article of Trade: Thou will never undercut another of their trade. To do so is to undercut Guyra, for we are all inhabitants in the same streets.

-The Second Article of Trade: Goods of food and consumption shall be above the standards of filth. If there is to be poison in the food that is sold, then it is to be worth and sold for nothing.

-The Third Article of Trade: Goods must be logged for Guyra to see. For portions of the wealth should pass through the men of the cold pantry.

Laws of Trespassing:

-The First Article of Trespassing: Thou will not enter buildings with doors marked with the Blythe Rod. These are only to be entered by the Lord, or his associates.

-The Second Article of Trespassing: Residential homes, and places of owned property are to only be entered on visitation, and if the owner allows for it.

-The Third Article of Trespassing: Communal areas are free for all feet of Guyra, but not for feet who do not disturb or harm the community.

-The Fourth Article of Trespassing: Lands of Guyra are owned by the City, therefore all who tread on these lands, even foreign feet, are to abide by all of its laws.

Laws of Conflict:

-The First Article of Conflict: If any conflict is brought by the disregard of Guyra rules, then the conflict is to be brought to the Lord.

-The Second Article of Conflict: Debate, and part as friends. Yet keep rowdy confrontations in the light of day, do not wake the city at nightfall.

-The Third Article of Conflict: Debate only with one's words, weapons of steel or skin are banned from Guyra.

New Politics/Leadership
The last known Ecsiu of Guyra was a Tonn Ecsiu. He was to be the next Lord, but on his first ceremonial fishing trip, Tonn fell with the Blythe Rod into the waters. All present looked for the little Ecsiu Lord to be, but they could not find him. His Father, distraught from losing his only Son, and knowing that the Ecsiu name would now end, died of rampart rot addiction not long after. Losing the Ecsiu name stirred a new political regime in Guyra. A new Lord was to be elected, and one without the Ecsiu name. For sometime this matter was not settled, but eventually it was decided that the captain of three boats would become a council of sorts to Guyra, each of these boats eventually becoming a symbol of the tri-faith.

The ‘Tri-Fleet’ ships were each coined after one of the new Gods, therefore named, Ocht, Coreil, Taoide. The captains of these boats were elected by a vote of the people, and remained captains until their death.

New Religion
As much of the old beliefs were based around the Blythe Rod, there were whispers when it was lost that it was a sign from Gods. That their belief in themselves was heresy. These whispers turned into rampart rumour, and before long many believed that a giant squid god by the name of Ocht dragged the Blythe Rod along with Tonn into the ocean. Thus, three Gods were formed, the tri-religion of Guyra.

Ocht, the Squid God.

Ocht is said to be a giant squid who patrols the ocean and keeps those that live by it safe. Although Ocht was the God which had supposedly sucked Tonn into the ocean and the Blythe Rod, Ocht was considered the God of compassion and protection. This is because Ocht only meant to show the people the correct path when he destroyed the Blythe Rod.

Coreil, the Giver of Fish

Coreil is said to show himself in two forms, the first being a giant fish, so large that shoals of fish can live beneath its fins, and inside its stomach. The second form is that of a giant golden net, said to be able to catch all the fish in the Setlian. Coreil is said to be the God of fishermen, and wealth.

Taoide, the Wavemaker

Taoide is said to be a giant neverending wave, that surfs across the Setlian infinitely. Taoide aptly became the God of builders, adventurers, and those who wish to develop themselves, as Taoide has rode along all of the ocean, and seen all of the great cities along the coast.

New Laws
The new laws of Guyra were a lot more stricter than the old for numerous reasons. The new government of Guyra did not hold the same respect that the Ecsiu clan held, thus, they had to prove themselves through strict measures, and tightening holds where the Ecsiu did not before them. These are the new laws.

Laws of Trade:

First Article of Trade- Goods will not be undercut heavily, perpetrators of this laws are to be fined by the Government, and their own products reduced below the current market value.

Second Article of Trade- All land under the government of Guyra is property of Guyra, thereof it is decreed that all places of trade are to be kept open for half of the night, and all of the day; to improve guyra economy.

Third Article of Trade- A government log book is to be kept in order, any found to be lying within their log book will have their taxation increased tenfold, and 50% of their goods taken by Guyra government.

Fourth Article of Trade- All goods moved in the city of Guyra are to be taxed for 22% of their value in gold.

Laws of Fealty:

First Article of Trade- Each citizen of Guyra is to sign themselves into the yearly charter, this signature not only serves to identify the number of populants, but also to sign your fealty to the City, its laws, and its government.

Second Article of Trade- Any found to be in breach or working against the City, its laws, or its government, is to be held punishable by death by the government of Guyra.

Third Article of Trade- Any child born after the last charter, or any child who has not yet learnt how to sign their name are not exempt from the laws of fealty, and are accountable by their elders.

Laws of Property

First Article of Property- All land within the borders of Guyra are owned by the Government, thus, officials will not be barred entry to anywhere within the borders.

Second Article of Property- Inhabitants of homes, and shopkeepers of shops are to be gifted the right to banish any non-officals from their property, and any who disobey this right shall suffer punishment of imprisonment.

Third Article of Property- Thieves and home invaders are to have their hands removed, so they are unable to do harm again.

Laws of Equality

First Article of Equality- All men are equal in the eyes of Guyra government, fishermen are not to be given privilege over cooks or barmen.

Second Article of Equality- All men are equal, but some are more equal than others. Men are held accountable for their wives and children, and women of the night are to be held accountable by those that own their pleasure house.


 * Wartime Laws

Laws of Protection

First Article of Protection- During wartime, the second article of trade is considered null, shopkeeps and all public people of guyra are to find themselves in their homes before nightfall.

Second Article of Protection- Taxation during wartime is increased by a further 5% in order to pay for protection of the city.

Law of Public Arrest

Article of Public Arrest- Any member of the public during wartime, if they see good reason to, may arrest a man and have them sent to the government to be reviewed for breaking of the law.

Law of Wartime Fealty

Article of Wartime Fealty- Any man, woman, or child may be asked to ensure the government of their fealty during wartime, and if this fealty is not believed by the government, punishment can be death.

Military Force
After the news laws were imposed onto Guyra, the City slowly but surely began to benefit from them. Before, during the Ecsiu ruling, many would disregard the laws for their own gain, but with that no longer being a fruitful option, many of the citizens were now working together for the city itself, thus, it grew in prosperity. This prosperity led to envy from fiefs, cities and hamlets nearby; and several close calls forced the government to create Guyra’s first military. Holding some semblance of the old fishing village Guyra was, the military is primarily naval, and It’s foot soldiers fight with tridents.

Iascach
Guyra had been a singular city state for many years before they began breaching out into a small nation. The second city which joined the banner, Iascach, was said to have joined the banner as Coreil, the giver of fish, had asked his oracles for a new city. Thus, Iascach was formed. Guyra now symbolised more of a capitol in this new age, thus Iascach became the new fishing village of the nation- it seemed fitting as it was the giver of fish who demanded a new City.

Iascach held a closer resemblance to the old Guyra,with friendly fishermen walking the streets, and their economy running on cod. Coreil showed why a new settlement was needed in time, as the fish caught at Iascach fed near both cities combined.

Aigean
Aigean was the third city to join the fold, and it was with this city that the Nation of Sreabhadh was coined (as at this point with three settlements it became necessary.) Aigean joined the banner for similar reasons to Iascach. Taoide, the Wavemaker had grown envious of the the City of Iascach that was made in honour of Coreil. Thus, he had demanded a city of his own. The City was created, and has been the home of Sreabhadh’s naval fleet ever since.

Founding
Although none can leave Templehelm’s borders, the Setlian still connects with the Seas of Templehelm, thus, Sreabhadh heard whispers of Tonn from commuting squid who had past the areas. Hearing of an Ecsiu after so long had caused ripples amidst the Tri-Fleet. It seemed that this was the first matter at hand which had truly divided them. Many along the Setlian Coast knew that once you had entered Templehelm’s waters, there would be no leaving. Eventually it was decided that Taoide of the Tri-Fleet would lead four boats of passengers to Templehelm, each man woman and child aboard vowing to find and aid in protecting the last Ecsiu.

Arriving in Templehelm, the fleet found a small island of stone, and worked on making a new home there, knowing they had left their last behind. For months they had build this home, and they had coined it Msamaki.

Culture
The culture of Msamaki mirrors the culture of Sreabhadh, as all of the current inhabitants have hailed from there. These are the more interesting segments of Msamaki culture.

The largest trade, alike to all of Sreabhadh, is fishing. Closely after this are builders and bakers, as the City is new, many are looking for good builders. Bakers are always in high demand, because although all are taught to catch fish, all are not taught to cook them to perfection. Coupled with Tonn already finding infamousy in Templehelm for his fishmongering skills, it is expected Msamaki to become one of the largest fish exporters in Templehelm.
 * Trade

There is no formal school within the nation of Sreabhadh, all children however are taught to fish, and those who have parents who know how to read and write, also learn of this. Children usually attend religious groups within their Cities where they are taught of the old religion, and the new. At Msamaki, they are also taught of Akwal, as when Tonn had been found, he had unified the three Gods into ‘Lord Akwal.’
 * Education

Several religious sects joined the expedition into Templehelm from Sreabhadh, the largest of the sects is ‘The Mothers of Gelsey’ who are an all female group believing in the old religion. They worship Saint Gelsey, their duties include mothering and caring for any homeless and parentless children, and tending to the sick.
 * Groups

The second sect are the keepers of the cold pantry. This is a sect following the new religion, specifically Coreil. During the founding of Guyra, the cold pantry is what stored all of the fish of the town, and therefore stored all of their wealth. The keepers of the cold pantry are almost the bank of Sreabhadh. They came to Templehelm with an abundance of gold, in order to create a pantry in Templehelm.

Religion
After finding Tonn Ecsiu, a meeting was held in the hull of Taoide, and in that meeting Tonn explained the very definitive nature of Templehelm Gods, and his own servitude of Lord Akwal. Explaining that Lord Akwal was similar to all three of the new Gods which had been made in Tonn’s absence, it was come to the agreement that Lord Akwal was the unification of the Tri-Religion, Tonn was named ‘The Unifier’ and the new Akwalian religion of Msamaki began.

Politics
As Msamaki is completely cut off from Sreabhadh, all previous alliances and enemies to the nation had become void on their expedition to Templehelm. The Tri-Fleet had ordered that all alliances were to be made in Templehelm similar to how they are made out of it, through successful trade routes. At this current time, there is no relations between Msamaki and the rest of Templehelm.

Military Force
The military in Msamaki was just a fraction of Sreabhadh’s force, thus, it is to be expected that the military is quite underwhelming. With less than 10 ships having come from Sreabhadh from the expedition, the navy is currently small, and the footsoldiers have only 100 tridents. It is expected once properly settled, Msamaki will grow their naval force.

Laws
Being completely cut off from the rest of Sreabhadh, Msamaki had been given the right by the Tri-Fleet on their leaving to create a set of their own laws, which better suited the harsh land they were about to enter. Thus, the Taoide of the Tri-Fleet created these new laws for Msamaki.

Lord Salann created their first set of laws, and they became well known across Msamaki as ‘The Settling Laws’ Profits of men are distributed to give equity of treatment amongst the working men and their families. Our trade is fish, and thus it is our currency. 50% of produce is sent to the Cold Pantry as taxation for calling yourself of Sreabhadh. There is to be no business with nations other than Sreabhadh, only the Government shall trade across Templehelm. Our Isle is small, yet our people grow in number each day. There is to be a one child policy, each consecutive child is sent to live with the Mother’s of Gelsey, or the Drowned Men. Each man can be drafted into the nations military at any moment, as they can be drafted into a fishing shoal if rations require. Lord Salann, only member of the Tri-Fleet has complete control over the Isle, it’s inhabitants, and political agendas. Lord Salann may choose an heir, or it will go to next of Kin. Lord Salann distributes his duties to a Council of representatives from the Cold Pantry, the Barracks, and the Mothers of Gelsey. As well as this, Tonn Ecsiu may meet with Lord Salann. Lord Salann may not regard these people as his equals however.

As well as these laws, after creating the Council, and meeting with Lord Tonn Ecsiu, other laws were created.

Laws of Commerce:

By decree of the Cold Pantry, these laws have been signed by current High-Captain, Lord Salann: All trade and produce that does not give the required 50% to the Cold Pantry is deemed illegal, and all belongings and possessions on the Isle of Msamaki will be taken by the Cold Pantry to compensate. The Msamaki Underground is illegal, as is the slave trade ran from their headquarters. People found holding slaves will be stripped of all their goods on the Isle of Msamaki and forced to work in a fishing shoal for three months with lesser rations. A representative of the Cold Pantry must be at least present at any cross-national trade of the government.

Laws of Morality:

By decree of the Mothers of Gelsey, these laws have been signed by current High-Captain, Lord Salann: Those of the lowest ranks on our boats here did not receive a home. Any residences with spare beds, by law, must offer one of the homeless room in their residency.

Laws of Defence:

By decree of the barracks, these laws have been signed by current High-Captain Lord Salann: All men are to serve three months of service to the barracks, in any shape or form. The people of Msamaki may offer any service to the barracks for no price at all, whether this be creating weapons or offering food.

Laws of Travellers:

By decree of the Council, and Lord Tonn Ecsiu, these laws have been signed by current High-Captain Lord Salann. These laws apply to any foreign visitor within Sreabhadh soil, and the treatment of Sreabhadh men on foreign soil. Any relevant laws to foreigners should still be upheld on Sreabhadh soil. Any man of Sreabhadh may abide by all laws even when outside of Sreabhadh soil. Sreabhadh men on foreign soil, if arrested, can only be held for three days before the Nation of Sreabhadh are informed. One may not disrespect the Old Gods, the New Gods, or Lord Akwal in the presence of a Sreabhadh official. Zeolites and their teachings are banned within Sreabhadh soil, and in the presence of Sreabhadh officials and men on foreign soil. Any actions that seem to have detriment or mock Sreabhadh and its members are against the laws of Sreabhadh.

Founding
The Athenaeum of the Briny was founded by the unifier, Tonn Ecsiu, it was founded as a last crevice of Templehelm that is truly devout to Lord Akwal. In its first founding, Tonn believed to keep the sanctity and purity of the faith, only one truly faithful servant of Lord Akwal would enter in any one lifetime. Each of these specially chosen would work to fill the shelves with sacred relics, and precious Akwal literature.

Scholars of the Ruined Pages
Soon after Sreabhadh breached into Templehelm, Tonn let the knowledge of the Athenaeum spread. Tonn became worried that this would destroy the purity he had built, but instead Msamaki took the Athenaeum into good stead. Many joined to create a new order, the ‘Scholars of the Ruined Pages’ were made. These are glorified librarians, who aim to keep the sanctity of the Athenaeum in place.

Notable Tomes

 * The Big Fish by Tonn Ecsiu


 * The Giant and the Bangfish by Tonn Ecsiu


 * The First Prayer by Tonn Ecsiu


 * Fisherman's Guide by Tonn Ecsiu


 * Theories into Ocean Debris by Tonn Ecsiu


 * Piety to the Father by Tonn Ecsiu


 * Athenaeum of the Briny Founding by Tonn Ecsiu


 * The Ecsiu Family Book I by Tonn Ecsiu


 * The Ecsiu Family Book II by Tonn Ecsiu


 * Guide to Cooking Fish by Tonn Ecsiu


 * Through the Maelstrom by a Poet of Lord Akwal


 * Never Really Here by an Akwallian Philosopher


 * Cresian Royalty: Book I by Rabol the Mad


 * Cresian Royalty: Book II by Rabol the Mad


 * Prayers to Akwal by Quintus Umbran


 * Shades of Blue by an unknown Akwal follower


 * A Tale of Akwal by an unknown Akwal follower


 * Akwal in my Eyes by Uisce, of Thyvor


 * Mighty Akwal by Sinna


 * Akwalian Thought by Ivan, of Glacikaldr


 * Akwalian Thought by Cedric, of Shoth.

Founding
Faoi was founded by Tonn Ecsiu, after he had been gifted the ears of an oracle, Tonn submerged himself into the depths to fully appreciate the many sounds of the ocean, and to learn to control his new powers as an oracle there. This is Tonn’s current dwelling, and it seems that it will be for the rest of his life.

Vassalisation of Faoi
Faoi promptly joined the banner of Sreabhadh when Tonn learnt of the nation coming to find him. It is regarded as a place of sacred pilgrimage by Msamaki.

Holy Order of the Drowned
Not long after Tonn had unified himself with Sreabhadh, had people from Msamaki come on pilgrimage to Faoi. The holy order of the drowned until finding Lord Akwal in Templehelm, considered themselves atheists. It was Templehelm, and Lord Akwal which had swayed them into religion, having finally found a God they deemed worthy to serve. Thus, the Holy Order of the Drowned took pilgrimage to Faoi, but never left. Their name was coined as they never leave the waters of Faoi.

Many are disturbed by the order, as members bloat in the depths, their eyes become more distant, and they look to all intents and purposes as drowned men. This however is considered a look of true faithfulness to the order.

Ocean Tenets
The Ocean Tenets are dogma created by the holy order of the drowned. Although Lord Akwal has never approved or disapproved of these tenets, the order believe a follower of the faith should live as close by these tenets as they are able.

The Ocean Tenets.


 * Lord Akwal holds infinite power over his domains, yet holds more infinity over the oceans. It is better to live in his oceans than his lakes and streams.


 * To live a true life of faith, servants of the ocean should submerge themselves once a day, and offer gifts to Lord Akwal.


 * Measure your faith through the air and the water you breathe. If air fills your lungs a great deal more than water, your faith is shallow.


 * To break bread is to live off another faith. Show true devotion by breaking fish.


 * Pilgrimage is as important to faith as food to the starving. There are many sites of faith one must visit.

Purity of the Blue Abyss
The order forged the purity dogma, and spread the Purity of the Blue Abyss ideals to the rest of Sreabhadh. The Purity of the Blue Abyss is the concept that the deeper one floats into the ocean, the more potent and pure Lord Akwals powers are. Thus, in the deepest depths Lord Akwal may find himself to hold vast expanses of power, which the order believe is why Lord Akwal calls his followers to the oceans, and not to river or streams. It is the purity of the blue abyss theory that caused one of the ocean tenets to be written.

The Beach Philosophy
The beach philosophy again, are musings from the order of the drowned. The order determined that although Lord Akwal calls all expanses of water, and the beaches which border them his own, the beach is actually the most impure of Akwal’s domains.

It is often explained by referring to all of Lord Akwal’s domains as his lands, the Ocean would therefore be the heart of his land, the rivers and lakes similar to states and cities. The beach would therefore be considered the borders to other lands. In this instance, cities and the heart of the land are considered to be more powerful than a border; and a border to another land can be wartorn, and its ownership can be swayed through war. Thus, the order believe that the beach is the impurest of Lord Akwal’s domains, and a true faithful should flock to the Ocean.

Blythe Rod
The Blythe Rod is historically known for many things. It, initially, was a simple oak rod bought by Blythe Ecsiu. Hundreds of years later, it became a symbol of the Lords of Guyra, again many years passed and the Blythe Rod was the symbol of the old religion. The Blythe Rod is currently in the possession of Tonn Ecsiu, unifier of the Tri-Gods.

Thrones of the Tri-Fleet
The Tri-Fleet are primarily represented by their vessels, however, all diplomacy cannot be kept on board a ship; thus, the Tri-Fleet had 3 thrones forged from Ocean Rock to show their prestige on land, as well as the waters. Thus, the Thrones of the Tri-Fleet were forged. All three had been in Guyra, but as a Tri-Fleet vessel was headed to Templehelm indefinitely, Taoide’s throne was brought with the ship, and is now located in Msamaki.

Athenaeum Artifacts
Blessed Ore [Perfect for Shrine Building]

Hallowed Lapis [Blessed by Akwal, Great for Shrine Building!]

Sacrosanct Waters

Depth of the Ocean [Blessed by Akwal]

Forgiveness [Failure is accepted, if shown proudly]

Sea Pearl [It glistens brightly, a rare and valuable treasure]

Gem of the Sea [You shown, even down in the deepest of seas]

Token of Akwal

Lesser Gem of the Sea [Don't forget who you are, for you're my kin]

Flopping Fish [Flopping unceremoniously, a thirst for water]

Golden Trident [A Trident only worth of an Akwalian]

Sea Petals [The petals come together in the center of the flower]

Smoothen Stone [Smooth blue stone, smoothen from the waves]

Fish Scales [These fish scales are heart shaped, they remind you of Akwal's love]

Flow Essence [Evaporated Flow Crystal]

Golden Trout [For you are forever golden]

Akwal's Holy Water [Only for the worthiest of Akwalians]

Bottle of the Sea [A bottle of sea, although as pure as the faith of Akwal]

Sturdy Fishing Rod [A good, reliable tool to feed a family of π]

Lure of Men [Blessed by Akwal]

Faith [Cast it out and the bait shall not be judged]

Deep Dweller

Fisherman's Livelihood

Fisherman's Rod [Worn with use, for capable hands]

Devout's Tool [Fit for an aspiring oracle]

Oceanic Casting Rod [Blessed by Akwal]

Old Rod [Old but a fine rod]

Akwal's Embrace