https://full-moon.info/ 2026-04-25T17:56:45+00:00 https://full-moon.info/ https://full-moon.info/lib/exe/fetch.php/wiki/dokuwiki-128.png text/html 2026-04-15T14:57:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://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 2026-04-06T21:25:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/pantheon/clewg Clewg Clewg, frequently referred to as His Holiness, is a primary deity within the Druidic Pantheon of Affaraon, though his worship is most intensely concentrated on the Continent of Osnines within the region of Affaraon. He is the god of Improvement, Spiritual Perfection, and Placement, presiding over the belief that every living soul has a specific, predestined place in the universe where they will find completion. Characterised by a profound secrecy and an affinity for the chestnut tree, Cle… text/html 2026-03-22T18:00:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/philosophers Philosophers and Strategic Thinkers Summary The philosophical landscape of the known world is shaped by a diverse array of thinkers, ranging from ancient teachers of self-knowledge to pragmatic modern political theorists. Their teachings are a core component of higher education in text/html 2026-04-12T17:36:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/clewgists Clewgist Faith Summary The Clewgist Faith is a religious and philosophical sect based upon the Continent of Osnines, primarily centered around the Temple of Clewg near Estreham. The faith is predicated on the belief that every individual has a specific, predestined place within the infinite universe, and that the attainment of this position is the only path to true completion. Whether this place is one of luxury or the industry of the mineral mines, it is viewed as spiritually satisfying. The … text/html 2026-04-10T19:59:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/cottalem Cottalem Summary Cottalem is a vast continent and kingdom situated approximately two thousand miles south of Skyss on the Continent of Osnines. Historically known for its subtle diplomacy and mercantile interests, it has recently undergone a violent transition of power. Under the leadership of the renegade text/html 2026-03-18T18:04:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/dalreoch Dalreoch Dalreoch is the capital city of Dael Riata and serves as the seat of the Ranald dynasty. It is the largest city in the realm, with a population estimated at over 25,000 residents. Situated on the River Reoch, the city is a vital hub for a flourishing trade network that connects the Kingdom with text/html 2026-04-10T20:51:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/ocaso Ocaso Summary Ocaso is a derelict coastal fortification situated on the western seaboard of the Kingdom of Cottalem. The site serves as a clandestine maritime extraction point, offering a discrete point of egress for those seeking to remain lost to the authorities or to bypass military blockades in larger ports like text/html 2026-04-15T10:59:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://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) https://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 2026-04-15T18:19:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://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) https://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 2026-03-22T17:40:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places Skyss - Places This is a web version of the notebook that has the background to my NaNoWriMo 2016 entry 'Yngvild the Fierce', which is a medium-level fantasy story set in a world of my own creation. These are some of the places that feature in the story. * Skyss's World Skyss text/html 2026-04-02T12:29:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/welcome Skyss - Story Background This started a web version of the notebook with the background to my fantasy novel Fierce (released 1 May 2024). You can read the first chapter on my blog 'Fierce Ch.1 - Straven', which is a medium-level fantasy story with relatable female lead and a dash of romance set in a world of my own creation. It's influenced by everything I've ever read, and loosely based on a Norse 10th/11th century blending with some ancient Roman, although the ships are more like 15th/16th ce… text/html 2026-04-12T17:40:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/adepts Adepts Summary An Adept is a high-grade practitioner of ritual magic and esoteric philosophy on the Continent of Osnines, most commonly associated with the Clewgist Faith or the specialised technical branches of the Skyssian Silent Service. Unlike Heroes, whose power is innate and biological, Adepts often rely upon a combination of specific divine bloodlines and an extensive, often lifelong, initiation into the text/html 2026-03-20T19:20:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://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 2026-04-11T17:35:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://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 2026-04-11T09:46:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/olaf_bot Olaf Gunnarson Gender Hero status Allegiance Role Apparent Age Year of Birth Male No Kingdom of Skyss (Board of Trade) Field Operative 40 [TBD] Stories/Function Olaf Gunnarson is first met in Beretha where he serves as a senior field operative for the Board of Trade, monitoring local politics and trade traffic. Unlike the naval commanders of the Skyssian fleet, Olaf’s work is focused on tracking how people and goods are moving through the nearby territories, what is in demand and t… text/html 2026-03-20T20:01:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/resolutions Department of Resolutions Summary The Department of Resolutions is a clandestine, highly specialised wing of the Board of Trade tasked with the covert stabilisation of international commerce. Operating under a veil of strict secrecy and “plausible deniability, text/html 2026-04-14T16:18:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/shapeshifting Shapeshifting Summary Shapeshifting is a specialised ability available to Heroes and adepts with significant levels of divine blood. It involves the physical transmutation of the body, allowing a practitioner to alter their appearance, gender, skin colour, and even species. This power is used by the text/html 2026-03-22T18:14:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://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 2026-04-15T15:57:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/berenicia Kingdom of Berenicia Berenicia is a large and prosperous kingdom situated in the north of The Continent of Osnines. It has a population of four million people and is bordered to the north by the Kingdom of Dael Riata, to the west by the Kingdom of Zushonia, and to the east by the Electorate of Bledal. The nation is a major producer of processed wool and iron ingots, which it exports to text/html 2026-04-10T17:07:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/beretha Beretha Summary Beretha is a major port city and the western terminus of the Great West Road, situated within the Kingdom of Salicia. It serves as a vital mercantile gateway between the northern reaches and the southern continents, particularly for Board of Trade operations. In the year 774 AM, the city became a central theatre of conflict during the Cottalemnese invasion, enduring a rigorous siege that concluded with a negotiated settlement facilitated by text/html 2026-04-15T15:09:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/bledal Bledal Summary Bledal is a northern electorate on the Continent of Osnines, situated between the eastern terminus of the Central Sea and the northern coastline. It is bordered to the north-west by the Kingdom of Berenicia along the River Dunkle, with Smaenia to the east and Bleiria to the south-east. Its southern border is defined by the River Leathan, which separates it from text/html 2024-04-07T17:14:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/bot Board of Trade The Board of Trade is a part government and part commercial organisation that exists to help enable Skyssians to trade successfully and profitably across the world. The President of the Board of Trade is one of the Electors of the King of Skyss. Stories They are in the story * First appears - we first seen the Board of Trade's distinctive blue port building in Kronstadt, and again in Knarvik, Beretha and at The Wheel. text/html 2026-04-10T17:54:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://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 2026-04-11T15:23:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/chestnut_lodge Chestnut Lodge Summary Chestnut Lodge is the semi-mythical ancestral archetype and primary sacred site of the Clewgist Faith. Located, or believed to be hidden, within the Kingdom of Affaraon, it serves as the spiritual blueprint for the meeting places of the Yendorian sect of Clewgites. In late 774 AM, the site shifted from a point of theological debate to one of critical narrative importance when the divine manifestation of text/html 2026-04-10T17:15:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/great_west_road Great West Road Summary The Great West Road (also referred to as the Great Western Road) is the pre-eminent land-based trade artery on the Continent of Osnines, representing a monumental feat of engineering and state labour. Spanning thousands of miles, it serves as the primary connective tissue for international commerce, linking the eastern trade hubs to the westernmost reaches of the continent. The road facilitates the rapid movement of mercantile caravans and serves as a vital logistics ro… text/html 2026-04-10T20:03:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://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 2026-04-03T13:20:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/places/straven Straven Straven is a tiny settlement on an island about three or four square miles located off the west coast of Heimdal (Skyss). Only a little of the island is cultivated, most of it is woodland or rough grazing for the sheep that the community keeps for their wool and milk. Characterised by its extreme northern latitude of 63.5 N, the community is defined by its isolation, self-sufficiency, and adherence to the traditional ways of the North. It serves as the childhood home of text/html 2026-03-22T17:56:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/education Education in Dael Riata Summary Education holds a profound cultural value in Dael Riata, spanning from widespread foundational literacy among the common folk to advanced scholarly research within its three major universities. The kingdom's educational tradition emphasises both spiritual divinity and the pragmatic application of knowledge in engineering and statecraft. text/html 2026-04-15T10:59:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/iain_alpin Iain Alpin Sir Iain Alpin (born 735) is the Knight Commander of the King's Life Guard and the third son of Sean Alpin, the 7th Earl of Ardmor. A veteran of the Queen's War and a mercenary in Bernicia, he is known for his unwavering loyalty to the Crown and his formidable skills as a warrior. Although of heroic bloodline, which grants him fast healing and heightened reflexes, he has never learned the art of shapeshifting common to others of his lineage. text/html 2026-04-15T10:59:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://full-moon.info/doku.php/skyss/chars/daels/life_guard King's Life Guard Summary The King's Life Guard is the premier elite military unit of Dael Riata, dedicated exclusively to the protection of the Sovereign, the Queen, and the Royal Heir. The unit is composed of battle-hardened veterans and is currently commanded by text/html 2026-03-17T20:34:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://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.