Category: Sweetland Novels

Main category for Sweetland.

Moderationists

The centrists of the Convergence profess moderation in all things. They claim neutrality and respect for all parties, which usually supports the status quo. They are “realists” and dismiss idealism as counter-productive. Many functionaries of the Authority are Moderationists by nature. — Type: Who: Where: When:

Mojhdleh roh Sejh

Mojhdleh roh Sejh From nar Anjahr, Mojhdleh roh Sejh is an Inspector for the Authority, the governing body of The Convergence. Along with Jovijh roh Djeneh and Ren nar Qadj, he studied Observation and Police Sciences at the Diplomatic Academy in Rocon. The three of them had an taboo romantic relationships while in college, which resulted in disgrace, and the suicide of his creche partner and the death of their children.

Molly Whitedeer

Born in Meadow Springs, the Communities of Sweetland, in Y-3. She is a precoscious reader and has consumed all of the books from Earth available in the village library. The Sweetland Quartet Molly is a main character in the Sweetland Quartet, although she does not appear in Skyrmion. At the beginning of Degrees of Freedom she is 13-years-old, and at the end of the quartet, she is 17.

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. Description:

Mount Ayeliyi

Encyclopedia of the Convergence Mount Ayeliyi Means, the place where our two halves meet. It is the highest peak in the Chemchemi ya Maisha Range. Entity: Dates: Details:

Mutualists

Refers to both a tendency and a specific organization: Society of Mutuality, a radical secular group, led by scientists, that seeks to rejuvenate the Convergence by encouraging and facilitating the integration of new cultures. They have a strong ethic of mutualism, and politically align themselves with the weaker outer planets. Willing to use extra-legal means, and violence in its opposition to the Guardians. Sometimes align with Autonomists. A close ally to the religious Temple of Eight Roots, also know as The Temple, also a mutualist group, although there are also reactionary Temple groups, such as the Children of Ertfiil. Back to Index

nar Anjahr

One of the six primary worlds of The Convergence. Description: nar Anjahr (lit: of the Creche of the Mother) is a world in The Convergence, one of the oldest, where many old powerful families originated. It is a temperate planet circling a yellow M-class star, about 15% larger than Earth. Because of its conservative, aristocratic nature, it is the home of many of the Guardians. Like Earth, it is a water world, about 65% ocean. The land is diverse and abundant with a slightly larger temperate zone than Earth. Much of the land has been terraformed, and there are many large cities. The polity and economy are fairly democratic, but there are ancient aristocratic families who cling to old privileged entitlements. The House of Djeneh (nar Djeneh) is one of the most powerful of these. A very conservative, aristocratic world. Family structure is matrilineal and based on polyamorous creches where…

New America Territory

Territory of Torzucan (Sweetland) controlled by the New America Corporation. Its capitol is Miglia, and its major city is Columbiana. Return to Index

New Columbia

Nueva California Popularly known as New Cali, Nueva California was founded in 2043 after a short War of Succession from the United States, See: Map of North America, 2055

New Columbia River

The main river flowing through New America. Major cities on the river are Columbiana and Port Harvest.

New Life

New Life An immersive metaverse on the web.

Nueva California

Nueva California Popularly known as New Cali, Nueva California was founded in 2043 after a short War of Succession from the United States, See: Map of North America, 2055

Nunavut

Nueva California Popularly known as New Cali, Nueva California was founded in 2043 after a short War of Succession from the United States, See: Map of North America, 2055

Omi Planets

The major planets of the Omi universe are: Cyz, Keefnaz, Ryzan. Omi planets are in Unity-6, or the Seventh Root, according to mythology. Cyz Along with Moornal and nar Anjahr, one of the three oldest planets of the Convergence. Its largest city is its capital, Gahnu. Much more liberal than the other two, Cyz is said to be where the radical Mutualists originated. These three worlds are rivals and produce many of the leaders of the Authority, coloring its complexion. Original people are the Omi. Ryzan Ryzan is the home world of Dr Gahneer Va. It is the origin place of the Society of Mutuality, and the scientific institutions that are the most technologically advanced in the Convergence. It’s capital city is Guiaznar. Keefnaz The smallest of the major Omi planets, Keefnaz is home to several prominent figures in the Authority. Outer Planets of the Omi Outer Worlds are Torzucan, Pizucan, and…

Order of Eve

Order of Eve Educators. The third rank in the hierarchy of The Temple.

Order of Magdalene

Order of Magdalene The fourth rank in The Temple is the magdalenes. They are associated with health and care-giving. Their robes are blue.