http://full-moon.info/ 2026-05-15T23:29:45+00:00 http://full-moon.info/ http://full-moon.info/lib/exe/fetch.php/wiki/dokuwiki-128.png text/html 2026-04-15T10:59:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/queens_war The Queen's War (754–755) The Queen's War, also known as the Dael Riatan Civil War, was a significant military conflict fought between the Regency Council (supporting the infant King Alasdair V) and the Loyalist coalition (supporting the deposed Queen Caoimhe). Origins and Strategic Context The conflict was triggered in 754 when a coalition of powerful nobles—primarily the text/html 2026-03-17T20:25:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/suibhne The Suibhnes The Suibhne (pronounced Sweeney, meaning “well-going”) are the Earls of Douglas. They are one of the 14 great noble houses of Dael Riata, renowned throughout the kingdom for their hospitality and generosity. Though they are considered one of the least powerful of the great houses, they hold a strategic position along the River Douglas. text/html 2026-03-20T19:39:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/godbloods Godbloods Summary The Godbloods were a prominent political and social faction within the Heroic community of the Kingdom of Skyss. Emerging as a significant power during The Great Schism, the faction advocated for a meritocratic system where supreme public office was reserved exclusively for those of divine lineage. They were defined by their belief that the extended lifespan and inherent wisdom of text/html 2023-11-19T12:46:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/alasdair_ranald Alasdair V, King of Dael Riata Alasdair Ranald is the King of Dael Riata, and the fifth of that name. His mother was the only child of Alasdair IV (reigned 700-739), and his father was a Skyssian merchant who spent some time in Dael Riata before escaping. Titles text/html 2026-03-17T20:11:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/alasdair_ranald5 Alasdair V, King of Dael Riata Alasdair Ranald is the King of Dael Riata, and the fifth of that name. His mother Queen Caoimhe was the only child of Alasdair IV (reigned 700-739), and his father was a Skyssian merchant who spent some time in Dael Riata before escaping. Titles text/html 2026-03-20T19:43:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/schism The Great Schism Summary The Great Schism was a foundational ideological and physical conflict among the Heroes of the Kingdom of Skyss that occurred approximately eighty years before the current era (commencing c. 690 AM). What began as a binary debate regarding the role of divine-blooded individuals in mortal governance escalated into a three-way civil war characterised by clandestine assassinations, text/html 2026-04-15T17:34:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/river_wackle River Wackle Summary The River Wackle is a major waterway on the Continent of Osnines, forming the international border between the Kingdom of Berenicia and the Kingdom of Zushonia. It flows through the wide and fertile Fruitbar Plain, eventually emptying into the Okkar Sea. The river is notorious for its unpredictable nature, frequently changing its course and flooding the surrounding lowlands. It is a vital artery for the transport of agricultural surplus, specifically grain, cured meats, an… text/html 2024-04-28T17:52:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/world Skyss's World I've not drawn the whole world or put lots of detail in, I think it's best to leave some room for what I might need in future stories. That said, there are a couple of maps [the original hand-drawn map of the world in which Skyss exists] [A map of the northern hemisphere, click for the detail (this is a huge map)] Description World is a large place, I sketched out a broad shape and then went to work on where the tectonic plates were, so that I knew where the mountains and volc… text/html 2026-03-17T20:23:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/murchadh The Murchadhs The Murchadhs are Earls of Earls of Uisdean. Their ancestral home is Caer Murchadh, located on the island of Uisdean Mor. A seafaring people known colloquially as the “Sea Kings,” they are notorious raiders and fishers who operate in the inshore waters between the text/html 2026-03-25T17:31:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/ruary Fall of the Ruary Dynasty Summary The Ruary dynasty, known as the “Red Kings,” was the second family to rule Dael Riata, succeeding the founding Riata line. The dynasty collapsed in 528 following the death of Ruaridh X, leading to nineteen years of civil war and the eventual rise of the text/html 2026-04-05T15:16:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/bjarte Bjarte the Burner Gender Hero Allegiance Role Apparent Age Year of Birth (Age) Female Yes Yngvild Guard / Warder Mature Unknown (~40) Stories/Function Bjarte serves as the defensive magical specialist and warder for Yngvild’s specialised hunting party. Her primary narrative function is to provide an absolute counter to magical surveillance, using her expertise in anti-scrying to hide the party as they seek the hidden text/html 2026-03-20T19:33:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/college_of_heroes College of Heroes Summary The College of Heroes is a specialised institutional body within the Kingdom of Skyss comprised of individuals possessing a significant degree of divine lineage, known as Heroes. Founded approximately 800 years ago, the College was established to stabilize the region following an era of pervasive internecine warfare. It serves as the primary repository for heroic history and lineage, while simultaneously providing a critical constitutional function as one of the nine text/html 2026-04-15T16:30:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/oddmundr Oddmundr Gender Hero status Allegiance Role Apparent Age Year of Birth Male Yes Kingdom of Skyss King's Justice / BoT Agent Early Twenties 601 AM (d. 749 AM) Stories/Function Oddmundr serves as a pivotal ancestral figure within the narrative of Fierce, as the biological father of text/html 2026-04-15T09:55:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/trolls Trolls Summary Trolls are the first sentient life forms created on the Continent of Osnines, brought into existence by The Mother of All during the first days of the world. As silicon-based beings, they are often described as “living rock,” possessing a physiology and mindset fundamentally distinct from the human text/html 2026-04-10T16:39:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/yngvild Yngvild Helgasdotir Yngvild is also known as Yngvild the Fierce, and she's the title and POV character for Fierce. She was adopted into Old Bjorn's household on Straven. Her biological parents were lady_helga and Oddmundr. Oddmundr weilded Jafnadr the Sword before Yngvild was born. Appearance Yngvild text/html 2026-04-15T16:28:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/pantheon/frijdodr Frijdodr Frijdodr is the third child of the Mother of All and the Father, occupying a central role within the Pantheon of Skyss as the Goddess of Creativity, Craftsmanship, Makers, and Miners. She represents the industrial and artistic spirit of the Continent of Osnines. Characterised by her affinity for the colour yellow and a rune resembling a musical clef, she is the divine architect who bridged the gap between the raw elements of the world and the refined crafts of civilisation. text/html 2026-03-16T06:41:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/caer_suibhne Caer Suibhne Caer Suibhne is the ancestral seat of the Suibhne family, the Earls of Douglas. Situated within the mainland of Dael Riata, it is historically regarded as neutral ground suitable for high-level noble negotiations. Stories Caer Suibhne is in the story “The King's Peace” text/html 2026-04-10T20:03:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/salicia Kingdom of Salicia Summary Salicia is a kingdom located on the north coast of a peninsula on the Continent of Osnines. Historically defined by its strategic coastal proximity and its role as a terminal for the Great West Road, the kingdom has recently lost its independence. In 774 AM, following the sudden death of the text/html 2026-04-15T10:59:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/alasdair_suibhne Alasdair Suibhne Alasdair Suibhne (born 740) is the 7th Earl of Douglas and head of House Suibhne. He is a mature lord of 34 years who has governed his lands since the age of 14. Biography Birth: 740 at Caer Suibhne. Accession: Succeeded the 6th Earl in 754 following the 6th Earl's death in the text/html 2026-03-15T17:03:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/hospitality Rules of Hospitality The rules of hospitality are a foundational pillar of civilised behaviour within the Grand Duchy of Dael Riata. These customary laws apply across all social strata, though the burden of generosity increases significantly for the nobility and those higher in the social hierarchy. text/html 2026-03-17T20:34:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/sioltach The Sioltachs The Sioltachs are the Earls of Duffjord, a family deeply intertwined with the ancient and mystical elements of Dael Riata. Known as the guardians of the great forests, they are unique among the noble houses for their “fairy blood”, manifested as gold flecks in their irises, which allows them to bond with and ride the legendary unicorns of the realm. text/html 2026-04-15T10:59:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dalreoch/university University of Dalreoch Summary The University of Dalreoch is the oldest educational establishment in Dael Riata, possessing a history that pre-dates the formation of the Kingdom itself. While it is now a sprawling centre for advanced research, it began as a modest institution teaching divinity, text/html 2026-04-11T16:12:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/arinhildr Arinhildr Gender Hero status Allegiance Role Apparent Age Year of Birth Female Yes Kingdom of Skyss (Silent Service) Co-owner of the Troll's Head 42 ~674 AM Stories/Function Arinhildr serves as the primary deterrent and heavy combatant for the Troll's Head inn, located within the Kingdom of Cottalem. Alongside her partner text/html 2021-02-24T16:08:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/bo_thu_mayat Bo Thu Myat Captain of the Mangandlese trading ship Chantara. The Chantara called in at Straven just after the First Night celebration. As well as the crew it carried Arald. Description Bo Thu Myat was a little shorter than Noren. His clothes were a strange shimmering fabric, a special kind of Mangandlese silk. His head and face was shaved, he had brown eyes and skin the colour of ale. text/html 2026-03-20T19:20:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/electors Electors of Skyss Summary The Electors of Skyss are a council of nine high-ranking officials who hold the sole authority to choose the sovereign of the Kingdom of Skyss. Established approximately 800 years ago by the College of Heroes, the council was designed to stabilise the region and transition the culture from raiding to trading. The council ensures the kingdom remains a non-hereditary monarchy, where the King serves as a senior arbiter chosen for their ability to maintain peace and commo… text/html 2026-04-02T13:08:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/helga_trollslayer Helga Trollslayer Gender Female Hero Status Hero (46% Divinity) Allegiance Kingdom of Skyss Role Second Sea Lord / Future First Sea Lord Apparent Age 23 Year of Birth 634 AM (140 at 774 AM) Stories/Function Helga Trollslayer is a pivotal figure within the Skyssian naval and administrative hierarchy, serving as a bridge between the kingdom's divine heritage and its modern maritime dominance. As the biological mother of text/html 2026-04-15T16:28:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/heroes Heroes Summary In the world of Skyss and the wider continent of Osnines, Heroes, also known by the more traditionalist term Godbloods, are individuals who possess a measurable degree of divine lineage. They are the descendants of the Nine Gods and Goddesses of the Skyssian text/html 2026-04-12T16:17:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/hilda_helgasdottir Hilda Helgasdottir Gender Hero status Allegiance Role Apparent Age Year of Birth Female No Kingdom of Skyss Keeper of the Rolls Middle-aged [TBD] Stories/Function Hilda Helgasdottir serves as the top judicial administrator and a senior member of the King's Small Council in text/html 2026-04-11T17:35:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/jerre Jerre Gender Hero status Allegiance Role Apparent Age Year of Birth Male No Kingdom of Cottalem Cavalry Trooper / Guide 30 744 AM (30) Stories/Function Jerre serves as human anchor for Yngvild while Noren is incapacitated during the southern campaign of 774 AM. Originally a trooper within the Horse Guards of the text/html 2026-04-15T16:30:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/kings_justices King's Justice Summary A King's Justice is a senior judicial official within the Kingdom of Skyss who is sworn by a magical geas to uphold the laws of the realm and maintain social harmony. These officials possess the delegated authority of the monarch to hear legal cases, discern the truth through specialized text/html 2026-03-20T19:48:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/silent_service Silent Service Summary The Silent Service is a historical and contemporary faction of Heroes within the Kingdom of Skyss that advocates for divine-blooded individuals to remain entirely separate from mortal governance. Emerging as a primary combatant during The Great Schism (c. 690–695 AM), the faction prioritises mortal autonomy, believing that Godbloods should act only as reclusive mentors or guardians from the shadows rather than active political leaders. text/html 2026-03-22T18:14:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/tatu Tatù Gender Hero Allegiance Role Apparent Age Male No Linden/Spuetan Political Theorist 200 years deceased Stories/Function Tatù is a political theorist whose works focus on the practical maintenance of power. His writings are essential study for administrators and the text/html 2026-04-14T16:18:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/wall Wall Gender Hero Status Allegiance Role Apparent Age Year of Birth (Age) Fluid / Unknown Likely Hero or Adept Clewgists Philosopher / Guide 50s Unknown Wall is a high-level adept or emissary of the Clewgist faith, serving as a primary point of contact for Heroes seeking sanctuary or wisdom within the text/html 2026-04-15T16:28:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/other/amulets Amulets Summary Amulets are essential objects of ritual protection within the Kingdom of Skyss and across the Continent of Osnines. Most adults possess at least one, as they are imbued with ritual magic designed to protect the bearer from external metaphysical threats such as curses, scrying, and involuntary text/html 2026-04-15T16:30:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/pantheon/fafnir Fafnir Metadata Details Gender Male Pantheon Nine Gods of Skyss Affinity Justice and Equality Rune/Word P Colour Purple Domain Fafnir is the god of justice and equality. Born fair and happy, he took after the The Father and was the first of the gods to explore the world to ensure its creatures could live in harmony. He serves as the main arbiter of the text/html 2026-04-15T16:28:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/pantheon/jorunn Jorunn Jorunn is the fifth child of the Mother of All and the Father, occupying a unique position within the Nine Gods of Skyss as the patron and progenitor of humanity. Known as the deity of the Lost and Found, mischief, and the “little people” (humans), Jorunn represents the inquisitive and transformative spirit of the mortal races. Characterised by an affinity for the colour green and the sapphire gemstone, Jorunn is the only deity of the Nine to have fundamentally altered their divine natur… text/html 2026-04-15T16:28:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/pantheon/meniaxter Meniaxter Metadata Details Gender Male Pantheon Nine Gods of Skyss Affinity War and Death Rune/Word Upward arrow with prongs Colour Brownish Red (Dried Blood) Domain Meniaxter is the god of war and death, the last-born child of the Mother of All. His entrance into the world was marked by screaming and difficulty, foreshadowing the chaos he would introduce to the divine order. In the earliest days, Meniaxter’s destructive nature caused significant strife amongst the text/html 2026-04-10T17:54:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/caratis Caratis Summary Caratis is a port city located on the northern coast of the Kingdom of Cottalem. Strategically positioned east of Beretha, it serves as a critical maritime gateway for trade flowing between the southern reaches and the northern kingdoms of Skyss and Dael Riata. In 774 AM, the city became a central theatre of the Cottalemnese expansionist conflict, subjected to a naval blockade that severed its commercial links with the text/html 2026-04-15T10:59:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/daelriata Grand Duchy of Dael Riata Dael Riata is a poor land sandwiched between mountains to its North and East, and the Sea on the West. To the south sits the related but way more prosperous Kingdom of Bernicia. Riven by centuries of internecine warfare between tribes with a culture of raiding and blood feuds the Daels are impoverished. Many of their towns (all of the successful ones) are fortified, and fortlets and castles abound between the hills and lakes. The capital is text/html 2026-04-14T16:18:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/estreham Estreham Estreham is a secluded, bowl-shaped valley located within the southern country of Cottalem. It serves as a primary spiritual hub for the Clewgists and acts as a strategic winter home for the ancient matriarch Alfarinn and her sprawling household of female Heroes. The valley is protected by an ancient anti-male curse and is the site of the text/html 2026-04-15T09:40:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/longhouse Longhouse Summary The Longhouse is the mythical first residence of the Nine Gods of Skyss, established at the beginning of time. According to the ancient sagas, it was constructed on The Continent of Osnines by the Trolls under the direction of The Mother. It represents the transition of the world from a cold, lifeless rock into a place of fertility and social harmony. It was within this structure that the divine lineage of the Skyssians began, serving as the ancestral seat for the divine hous… text/html 2026-04-15T14:57:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/cottalem/major_duerte Major Duerte Gender Hero status Allegiance Role Apparent Age Year of Birth Male No Kingdom of Cottalem Major in the Cavalry Adult [TBD] Stories/Function Major Duerte serves as a senior military officer and tactical liaison within the southern theatre of operations during the events of text/html 2026-03-17T21:31:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/ahearn The Ahearns [Maily tenne and argent a horse rampant sable hooved sanguine]The Ahearns are Earls of Suddal, colloquially known throughout the realm as the Horse Lords. They are the strongest and most steadfast supporters of House Ranald outside of the King's immediate family. Unlike the sea-focused island Earls, the Ahearns derive their power from the land, boasting the most formidable cavalry force in Dael Riata. text/html 2026-03-17T20:24:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/alpin The Alpins The Alpins are Earls of Ardmor The ancestral home is Caer Alpin which is in the north of the mainland of Dael Riata. It lies on a rocky outcrop on the coast where the river Ard meets the inner sea. Titles The current (7th) Earl is Sean Alpin. text/html 2026-04-15T10:59:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/diarmid_murchadh Diarmid Murchadh Gender Hero Allegiance Role Apparent Age Male Yes Dael/Ranald Supporting 35 Stories/Function Diarmid Murchadh serves as the 7th Earl of Uisdean, acting as a reluctant but vital bridge between the rebellious “Sea Kings” and the central authority of text/html 2026-03-16T21:46:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/domnhall_murchadh Domnhall Murchadh Domnhall Murchadh was the 5th Earl of Uisdean, a leader of a seafaring folk notorious as “Sea Kings” and raiders. He was a pivotal figure in Dael Riatan politics, serving as a member of the Council of Regents after playing a primary role in the deposition of text/html 2023-11-19T12:43:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/gilranald Bhaltair Gilranald Bhaltair Gilranald is the Earl of Norpen, and for some time regent of Dael Riata during the minority of his cousin Alasdair V, King of Dael Riata. He is also the Marquess of Righ, and swears fealty twice to the King. Bhaltair is the second cousin of Alasdair V, King of Dael Riata, descended from the second son of King Alasdair III. text/html 2026-04-15T18:19:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/bot/dry_hook Board of Trade (Dry Hook) Role Jurisdiction Head Office Personnel Key Assets Trade Authority / Intelligence Kingdom of Zushonia Kronstadt 50–80 (Estimated) Numbered Warehouses / Packet Ships Summary The Board of Trade (Dry Hook) is the regional administrative and commercial hub for the text/html 2026-04-15T10:59:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/daels/wars Military History of Dael Riata The history of Dael Riata is defined by a culture of raiding and internecine warfare. While much of the violence occurs via bloodfeuds governed by specific rules of engagement, the realm has seen several major wars and civil conflicts over the last three centuries. text/html 2026-04-15T10:59:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dalreoch/kings_keep King's Keep Summary The King's Keep is the royal palace and primary seat of power for the Ranald Dynasty in the capital city of Dalreoch. Located upon a prominent hill surrounded by the capital city of Dalreoch, the keep serves as the administrative, ceremonial, and residential heart of the Kingdom of text/html 2026-04-10T20:33:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/riggin_dale/the_wheel gin The Wheel Inn, Riggin Dale Summary The Wheel Inn is a prominent and heavily frequented hostelry located at a strategic road fork within Riggin Dale on the continent of Osnines. Serving as a vital transit terminal for the cattle and horse trade, the inn is a primary landmark on the