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Excerpt, ‘Lineage of the Dintish Kings’
Sintugg reigned 40 years, who died of unknown disease, aged 63 years
Boltigaw The Unyielding, firstborn son of Sintugg, reigned 65 years, who died of infection, aged 86 years
The Great Schism: when the Fāy-Núl Tör seceded from the Sanctum of Souls, occurred during the 5th year of Boltigaw’s reign
Targalam Blower of Horns, secondborn son of Boltigaw, reigned 13 years, died by stray arrow, aged 43 years
Destune-Tegg of the Long Ships, son of Targalam, reigned 20 years, who died in a storm, aged 32 years
Farb, called Far-Path, son of Destune-Tegg, reigned 58 years from 24th year of age to 72nd year of age
The crown was passed by Farb called Far-Path, who died in bed of sickness, aged 78 years
Wonum The Wise, who was passed the crown on his 46th year of age by his father Far-Path, reigned 20 years, who was murdered by his middle son, aged 66 years
Law of Reckoning is instituted by Wonum the Wise in his 11th year of reign, Royal records are begun, lineage is recorded reaching back 5 kings
Mardinkil the Mad, usurped the throne and murdered his father Wonum, reigned 11 years, who died by a fisher shark attack, aged 43 years
Harterune the Peaceful, b*****d child of Mardinkil, reigned 7 years, who died of sickness, aged 28 years
Jentish Soft Hands, firstborn son of Harterune, reigned 15 years, who was lost to the Strange Sea, aged 25 years
Bornidin the Old, husband to Casillga the sister of Jentish, reigned 55 years, who died in the North War, aged 67 years
Bornidin the Young, firstborn son of Bornidin, who has reigned 28 years thus far,
Saints Be Praised
From The Lineages of the Four Nations, written by Maliabar Handwell in the 93rd Reckoned Year and Revised in the 125th Reckoned Year
Excerpt, ‘Smaller Common Sea Life’
Lardfee are by far the most common fish across all the oceans of Yath, typically reaching a length of 2 to 3 feet. Their hearty nature allows it to withstand the lower temperatures of the Cold Sea as well as the warmer waters of the Green Sea. It is also the most widely consumed fish, and the market price is often below a full Dintish Bone. The lardfee is sweet in taste, though it is visually unappealing. It has been compared to a millie because it almost seems without form, though it lacks any stinging tentacles like the millie fish possess.
Muckfin are another common fish found across Yath, typically reaching lengths of 2 to 4 feet. They are not, however, so widely consumed as the lardfee. Muckfin has a taste commonly described as dirty, likely because they are known to consume the filth and refuse thrown from a Mass or ship. It has no defensive measures other than it's repellent taste, and it’s tendency to swim in large schools. It possesses both a dorsal and pelvic fin, as well as a wavy caudal tail fin, and two pectoral fins.
Fodderfin are never eaten, despite being extremely common. They are often consumed by sharks and predatory fish, but will make a person violently ill upon consumption. They are slightly larger than the muckfin, and are known for swimming in large schools. They possess the typical two pectoral fins, however their pelvic and dorsal fins are unique. They were named fodderfins because the dorsal and pelvic fins have a long strand that stretches back past the caudal tail fin. At the end of these two thin strands is a thicker section of fin that slightly resembles a smaller fish. When threatened by predators, the fodderfin will detach the ends of these two fins as a distraction, and is capable of regrowing them.
Runnykit are not quite as common as the previous fish, however they can be found in every ocean. They are typically 5 feet in length, though they can reach up to 7 feet long. They are a muscular and lithe fish capable of very quick movements and rapid speed, making them difficult to catch. They are much more expensive than a lardfee, with a typical market price of several Dintish Bones. They possess two pectoral fins, a body-length dorsal fin capable of flattening, and a standard pelvic fin. The caudal tail fin is strong and sharp at the ends.
Gipp come in two types; the larger male snub-nosed gipp which is around 6 feet in length, and the much smaller female stout-nosed gipp which is usually less than a foot in length. The female possesses a unique boney fin that protrudes from its face, giving it the name stout-nosed gipp. The male however, has a large cavernous hole above its eyes where the female lays its fertilized egg, giving it the name snub-nosed gipp. The other features of the gipp are identical and standard: two pectoral fins, a dorsal and pelvic fin, and a wide caudal tail fin.
Millie Fish are fairly common to find, and are even easier to catch, despite their mild stinging tentacles. They possess no eyes, fins, or body parts of any kind, instead resembling a clear water skin filled with fluid. The contents of the millie are not pleasant for drinking, however they are intoxicating. There is a large market of millie juices that render it flavorful through different added ingredients. Millies are also capable of floating into the air above the water if their internal temperature gets hot enough. This only typically happens during the dry season in the Green Sea, and only if the millie is near the surface where the sun will hit it directly. It is thought that they do this to plunge themselves down into deeper water where it is not so warm. Millie will also begin to glow faintly if in a dark place.
Topandi are common in the various shoals and shallow parts of the sea, however, they are less common in deeper waters. They typically reach a length of 3 feet, though are occasionally larger. They are extremely common in shoals and shallows because they rely on camoflauge for survival and hunting. The topandi are thin, flat fish, appearing to swim or rest on their side. The top of the fish is sandy in color, allowing it to blend into the sandbars. They possess two eyes on the top of their body near the dorsal fin, as well as two small pectoral fins and a standard caudal tail fin.
Translated From the Filkish Text, Sea Life of Yath, written by Remull Mawgard in the 100th Reckoned Year and Revised in the 124th Year
Excerpt, ‘Royal Decree to the People of Dintash’
By Royal decree of King Wonum, henceforth, the Kingdom of Dintash shall reckon the time passed by the institution of a three-season calendar year, wherein each season will be divided into four months consisting of 30 days and 30 nights in every month. Forthwith, the seasons shall be reckoned as such: the rainy season of Delód’s four months as marked by the first rain of the year, followed by the cold season of Wōde’s four months as marked by the passing of 20 & 100 days, followed by the dry season of Ründ’s four months as marked by the passing of 20 & 100 days which will thereby mark the passing of one full calendar year. The years shall be thus reckoned, beginning with the 1st at the passing of this dry season, and will be reckoned every year after with the passing of the three seasons.
Long live the King
From Law of Reckoning, written by King Wonum in the 11th year of his reign and the first Reckoned Year
Excerpt, ‘Expedition Charter to the Northern Berg Fields’
Official Charter As Dictated by the Will of Cleave LoFāycol Dellokurr,
This letter does hereby authorize and empower the holder to requisition whatever assets deemed necessary for the exploration of the northern berg field,
By the power and right of the Cleave of Coldor, as blessed by the Saints.
Official Missive From the Northern Berg Field Expedition,
To the blessed Cleave LoFāycol Dellokurr,
The expedition fares well. The Saints have seen fit to bless the excursion by revealing to us a field of pure Saintstone, as wide as the eye can hold. Enclosed in this missive you will find an outline of the location of the Saintstone fields. There is more wealth here than all the world, enough to make Coldor a great nation, under your blessed guidance and the will of the Saints. I propose a further exploration to discover the limits of this Saintstone field, that we might know the extent of this great discovery. Supplies are still plentiful and the weather is ideal. We await your will and word.
Official Missive of the Cleave to the Northern Berg Field Expedition,
We pray this letter finds you and your expedition well. We are pleased at the news of your great discovery. We approve your foray deeper into the northern fields to ascertain the extent of the Saintstone fields. We do see fit to rebuke your greed, however. Coldor is already a great nation because it’s people are great and follow the Saints. It is the will of the Cleave that a portion of this Saintstone be brought back with the return of the expedition. If the Saints have revealed it to us, then who are we to deny their gifts?
By the power and right of the Cleave of Coldor, as blessed by the Saints.
From Royal Correspondence Records, dictated by Cleave LoFāycol Dellokurr, written by scribe Folwin Törsune in the 61st Reckoned Year
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