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Encyclopedia of the Convergence The Crossroads Waystation A waystation and consulate at the main Axial on Torzucán. It is a small lodge near the south shore of Lake Adan’dohi, and is under the guidance of Aeiroh Juola, consulate of the Convergence. Entity: Dates: Details:
Encyclopedia of the Convergence The Great Forest of Torzucán An enormous forest which covers over a third of the Continent of Sweetland. It is an integral part of The Memories, a technology from a long gone, and unknown, culture. Entity:
The major planets of the Tongrari universe are: Tongra and Barrash. They are located in Unity-4, or the Fifth Root, according to mythology. A very conservative people, usually allied with the Qrei and the Anjahri. Tongra One of the more conservative—some would say reactionary—worlds of The Convergence. Along with nar Anjahr, it is the origin of many Guardians. It’s people are the Tongrari. Barrash Barrash is a larger, tropical world. Heavily populated. Outer Planets of the Tangrari Outer Worlds are Knesh, Gyö. See also: Planets of the Convergence (chart) Return to Index
Also know as Sweetland. A planet on the periphery of The Convergence. Recently settled by humans, it is located in the universe designated, Unity-7, or Root 7 by the mystics. See Convergence. Where: Principle: Demographics: Description: Return to Index
Tsalagihi is in the homeland of the Cherokee Nation, in what was once Eastern Oklahoma and parts of Arkansas. It’s capital is Tahlequah. Culture After the Second Continental War, the United Tribes of Oklahoma invited all native tribal members from all tribes to apply for citizenship. The culture is inter-tribal. See: North America, 2055. Return to Index
United States of America Popularly known as The U.S., founded in 1776, its current borders are a fraction of the original nation, See: Map of North America, 2055
One of six administrative regions of the Communities of Sweetland, the Upper Settlements are situated along the Muddy Red River in the southernmost foothills of the Communities. Communities of the Upper Settlements Geography All of the settlement are situated at the edge of the Great Forest near the Muddy Red. The areas to the west are largely unexplored. The coastal hills to the East contain several of the smallest settlements, including Evo, Geronimo, Utopia, and Peaceful Valley. Economy Agrarian pursuits, such as farming, food production, and related technology, comprise the largest sector of the economy of the Upper Settlements. Universities The largest university in the region is Sweetland Institute in Deepwater, with emphasis on science, technology, and the arts. Echota University is the second largest institution, with nearly 1000 students. It has strong programs in Archeology, Ecology, and Earth Studies. Details: Where:
Vizucan is a tertiary Omi world, inhabited by the Viz-Omi, who are taller and lighter skinned that the San-Omi, the original inhabitants of Cyz, Ryzan, Pizucan, and Torzucan. The Viz-Omi are heavily inter-mixed with the Ysal peoples, thus their lighter skin and characteristic difference. Vizucan is a small agricultural planet, inhabited by less than 10 million people. Culture Although genetically mixed, Vizucani are culturally Omi. Where: Principle: Description: Return to Index
The major planets of the Ysali universe are: Ysal, Moornal, and Yaanaan . Populated by the Ysal people, they are located in the Unity-1, or the Second Root, according to mythology. The Ysali are among the more socially liberal systems. Moornal A very urban, heavily populated world. Like nar Anjahr, one of the oldest worlds in the Convergence. It’s capitol city of Rocon is center of the Authority, a sort of United Nations of the Convergence. It’s original people are the Ysal, and it is their primary home. Yaanaan The smallest of the major Ysal planets, Yaanaan is urban and is connected to Torzucan via the outer world of Vizucan. Ysal The planet Ysal is the last of the Ysali worlds to be settled. While physically larger than Yaanaan, it is more agricultural. Outer Planets of the Ysali Outer Worlds are Kip, Shondeu. See also: Planets of the Convergence (chart) Return…