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List of Political Entities

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 '''[[Fishing (technology)#Catch Fishing|Catch Fishing]]:''' also known as artisanal fishing, the employment of primitive styles of fishing using short (rarely overnight) fishing trips close to home. The catch is not processed but is instead eaten. The amount caught usually meets the subsistence needs of the community.
-'''[[Mysticism (technology)#Mute Barter|Mute Barter]]:''' the basis of a primitive trade economy whereby more developed outsiders arrange to barter with well-placed yet isolated tribal-based [[Settlements|settlements]].  An arrangement is often made in which the outsider leaves trade goods at a pre-arranged place, thereafter signalling with a gong or by smoke.  The primitive culture examines the offer and deposits their own goods in exchange.  The goods traded for are typically crude and for practical use.  Continuous trade helps stabilize larger settlements into sustained villages enduring multiple generations.
+'''[[Mysticism (technology)#Mute Barter|Mute Barter]]:''' the basis of a primitive trade economy whereby more developed outsiders arrange to barter with well-placed yet isolated tribal-based [[Settlements|settlements]].  An arrangement is often made in which the outsider leaves trade goods at a pre-arranged place, thereafter signalling with a gong or by smoke.  The primitive culture examines the offer and deposits their own goods in exchange.  The goods traded for are typically crude and for practical use.  Continuous trade helps stabilize larger settlements into sustained [[Village|villages]] enduring multiple generations.
 '''[[Mysticism (technology)#Shamanism|Shamanism]]:''' enables communication with benevolent and malevolent spirits, whose threat is mitigated by the presence of a tribal shaman.  Through religious ecstasy and trance, an abnormal state of wakefulness, existing spirits are appeased and encouraged to act supportively of the shaman's people. Further, the shaman manipulates [[Wild Magic|wild magic]] through the altered states of consciousness induced by pain, fasting, herbs and extraordinary physical exertion, producing a natural degree of intoxication.  The presence of the shaman adds +1 happiness to a community.

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 :''Geoglyphs:'' these are large designs or motives produced on the ground and formed of broken rocks or similarly durable material. These function as monoliths, but as they cannot be understood from the ground, they are comprehensible to only a small number of holy persons who understand their nature.
-:''Monoliths & megaliths:'' a humanoid-made monument in the form of tumulus, dolmens, barrows, mounds, kurgans and like structures, existing as markers, [[Burial Grounds|burial sites]] or features intended to channel magical energy. The presence of monoliths demonstrate a shared cosmology among primitive cultures. These places act as catalysts for empowerment, visions, self-awareness and direct communication with the cosmos. Their presence adds +1 culture.  ''Megaliths'' are mindbogglingly immense monoliths, adding 1d6+2 culture; 1 in 100 monoliths will be a megalith.  Monoliths and megaliths are commonly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock-cut_architecture rock cuts].
+:''Monoliths & megaliths:'' a humanoid-made monument in the form of tumulus, dolmens, barrows, mounds, kurgans and like structures, existing as markers, [[Burial Ground|burial sites]] or features intended to channel magical energy. The presence of monoliths demonstrate a shared cosmology among primitive cultures. These places act as catalysts for empowerment, visions, self-awareness and direct communication with the cosmos. Their presence adds +1 culture.  ''Megaliths'' are mindbogglingly immense monoliths, adding 1d6+2 culture; 1 in 100 monoliths will be a megalith.  Monoliths and megaliths are commonly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock-cut_architecture rock cuts].
 :''Trading site:'' a specific agreed-upon location usually coinciding with an unusual geographic feature such as a stone platform, high embankment or isolated tree or standing rock.  A cairn or other minor construction may be present.

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 == Sub-technologies ==
-'''[[Hunting (technology)#Basic Hunting|Basic Hunting]]:''' the primitive killing and [[Animal Trapping (sage ability)|trapping of animals]] for food, with hunters acting in groups to drive and encircle animals so they can be harvested.  Plants and other food sources provide staple forage.
+'''[[Hunting (technology)#Basic Hunting|Basic Hunting]]:''' the primitive killing and [[Animal Trapping (sage ability)|trapping of animals]] for [[Food|food]], with hunters acting in groups to drive and encircle animals so they can be harvested.  Plants and other food sources provide staple forage.
 '''[[Fishing (technology)#Catch Fishing|Catch Fishing]]:''' also known as artisanal fishing, the employment of primitive styles of fishing using short (rarely overnight) fishing trips close to home. The catch is not processed but is instead eaten. The amount caught usually meets the subsistence needs of the community.

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 ==== Monuments ====
-:''Cairns & columns:'' these are unnatural piles, or stacks, of stones, serving as landmarks and guideposts.  [[Divination (sage study)|Diviners]] are sometimes able to communicate with spirits related to the cairn.
+:''[[Cairn|Cairns & columns]]:'' these are unnatural piles, or stacks, of stones, serving as landmarks and guideposts.  [[Divination (sage study)|Diviners]] are sometimes able to communicate with spirits related to the cairn.
 :''Geoglyphs:'' these are large designs or motives produced on the ground and formed of broken rocks or similarly durable material. These function as monoliths, but as they cannot be understood from the ground, they are comprehensible to only a small number of holy persons who understand their nature.

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 :''Geoglyphs:'' these are large designs or motives produced on the ground and formed of broken rocks or similarly durable material. These function as monoliths, but as they cannot be understood from the ground, they are comprehensible to only a small number of holy persons who understand their nature.
-:''Monoliths & megaliths:'' a humanoid-made monument in the form of tumulus, dolmens, barrows, mounds, kurgans and like structures, existing as markers, burial sites or features intended to channel magical energy. The presence of monoliths demonstrate a shared cosmology among primitive cultures. These places act as catalysts for empowerment, visions, self-awareness and direct communication with the cosmos. Their presence adds +1 culture.  ''Megaliths'' are mindbogglingly immense monoliths, adding 1d6+2 culture; 1 in 100 monoliths will be a megalith.  Monoliths and megaliths are commonly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock-cut_architecture rock cuts].
+:''Monoliths & megaliths:'' a humanoid-made monument in the form of tumulus, dolmens, barrows, mounds, kurgans and like structures, existing as markers, [[Burial Grounds|burial sites]] or features intended to channel magical energy. The presence of monoliths demonstrate a shared cosmology among primitive cultures. These places act as catalysts for empowerment, visions, self-awareness and direct communication with the cosmos. Their presence adds +1 culture.  ''Megaliths'' are mindbogglingly immense monoliths, adding 1d6+2 culture; 1 in 100 monoliths will be a megalith.  Monoliths and megaliths are commonly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock-cut_architecture rock cuts].
 :''Trading site:'' a specific agreed-upon location usually coinciding with an unusual geographic feature such as a stone platform, high embankment or isolated tree or standing rock.  A cairn or other minor construction may be present.

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 | [[The Haftsmark of Biyetia|Biyetia, Haftsmark of]] || Magloshkagok || 11,223 || 599.9 || boreal || goblin
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-| [[Reaches of the Nissi An|Nissi An, Reaches of the]] || none || 3,975 || 729.0 || boreal || bugbear
+| [[Reaches of the Nissi An|Nissi An, Reaches of the]] || none || 3,975 || 729.0 || boreal || [[Bugbear|bugbear]]
 |-
 | [[The Haftsmark of Ostyakia|Ostyakia, Haftsmark of]] || Magloshkagok || 38,913 || 500.0 || boreal || goblin

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 '''Dugout & stone/clay housing:''' developed stone & clay roundhouses, dugouts and adobe structures built to last several generations with minimal repairs. Dwellings are small, typically 15-20 ft. in diameter at most, with 4 ft. doorways and capped ceilings, or dirt floors dug three feet below surface level. Use of clay is primitive and depends on dry climates to ensure durability; found only in [[Village Centre|village centres]].  Adds +1 health.
-'''Fishing grounds:''' exploration has located a sea, lake or river location of unusually rich fishing waters. This is indicated by pre-existing trade references indicating fish or boatbuilding. May be exploited by up to two T(1-6) settlements. Adds +2 food total (to one settlement if not divided between two) and +1 health. Includes salmon runs.
+'''Fishing grounds:''' exploration has located a sea, lake or river location of unusually rich fishing waters. This is indicated by pre-existing trade references indicating fish or [[Boatbuilding (sage ability)|boatbuilding]]. May be exploited by up to two T(1-6) settlements. Adds +2 food total (to one settlement if not divided between two) and +1 health. Includes salmon runs.
 '''Hunting grounds:''' describes the unusual abundance of herds and game, usually due to the amount of water, access, alignment with natural migration routes and lack of overhunting. This is indicated by pre-existing trade references indicating game or furs. May be exploited by up to two T(5-6) hexes per hunting reference (see below). Adds +2 food total (to one settlement if not divided between two) and +1 health.

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 :''Ocean banks:'' submerged plateaus that are shallow compared to their surrounding area, accessed by boats and improved by markers and navigation to become fishing grounds.
-:''Protected beach:'' with fishing boats that are pulled high upon the beach to protect them from storms, with boats light enough to be carried; the settlement is located behind the beach in trees or among protective rocks.
+:''[[Beach|Protected beach]]:'' with fishing boats that are pulled high upon the beach to protect them from storms, with boats light enough to be carried; the settlement is located behind the beach in trees or among protective rocks.
 :''Sacred places & isles:'' These are naturally occurring geographical features that lend focus to wild magic and other energy, increasing the effectiveness and power of spells, typically from 20-50%. Such places are typically marked by a monolith.

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 ! Entity !! Overlord !! Population !! Area (20-mile hexes) !! Environment !! Race
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-| Biyetia, Haftsmark of || Magloshkagok || 11,223 || 599.9 || boreal || goblin
+| [[The Haftsmark of Biyetia|Biyetia, Haftsmark of]] || Magloshkagok || 11,223 || 599.9 || boreal || goblin
 |-
-| Nissi An, Reaches of the || none || 3,975 || 729.0 || boreal || bugbear
+| [[Reaches of the Nissi An|Nissi An, Reaches of the]] || none || 3,975 || 729.0 || boreal || bugbear
 |-
-| Ostyakia, Haftsmark of || Magloshkagok || 38,913 || 500.0 || boreal || goblin
+| [[The Haftsmark of Ostyakia|Ostyakia, Haftsmark of]] || Magloshkagok || 38,913 || 500.0 || boreal || goblin
 |-
-| Tyan-Shan, Hat of the || Dungane || 5,985 || 44.0 || [[Alpine (range)|alpine tundra]] || githzerai
+| [[The Hat of the Tyan-Shan|Tyan-Shan, Hat of the]] || Dungane || 5,985 || 44.0 || [[Alpine (range)|alpine tundra]] || githzerai
 |-
-| Yak'Margug, Barony of || Bjarmaland || 9,644 || 178.0 || boreal || gnoll
+| [[The Barony of Yak-Margug|Yak'Margug, Barony of]] || Bjarmaland || 9,644 || 178.0 || boreal || gnoll
 |-
-| Yelania, Ilkhanate of || Jagatai || 2,799 || 22.0 || steppe|| orc
+| [[The Ilkhanate of Yelania|Yelania, Ilkhanate of]] || Jagatai || 2,799 || 22.0 || steppe|| orc
 |-
-| Zyria, Banner of || Bulgrastan || 958 || 31.0 || boreal || ogre
+| [[The Banner of Zyria|Zyria, Banner of]] || Bulgrastan || 958 || 31.0 || boreal || ogre
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 ==== Religion ====
-Individuals experience awe of the power of nature, particularly of storms, which threaten boats on the water and cause damage on land.  There is little comprehension of "gods," but the forces that control storms, wind, fire and water are typically the entities called upon by shamans and others.
+Individuals experience [[Awe (effect)|awe]] of the power of nature, particularly of storms, which threaten boats on the water and cause damage on land.  There is little comprehension of "gods," but the forces that control storms, wind, fire and water are typically the entities called upon by shamans and others.
 Animal sacrifices are carried out at certain times of the year, invoking a strong relationship between clan members and death, and importantly the ideal of personal sacrifice for the good of others.