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24 February 2026

  • 06:0206:02, 24 February 2026 Lighting (hist | edit) [3,184 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==Comparison== Here’s a comparison of the main types of medieval lighting, focusing on their burn time and the amount of light they provided: Lighting Type Burn Time (Approximate) Amount of Light Characteristics and Drawbacks Rushlight 15 minutes – 1.5 hours (typically short, often 20-30 mins) Very Dim Cheapest and most accessible for the poor. Made from rush pith soaked in animal fat. Flickering, yellowish flame. Produces some smoke and grease. Requires frequent r...")
  • 05:0005:00, 24 February 2026 Transport speeds (hist | edit) [4,433 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{| class="wikitable" |+ Summary |- ! Mode !! Speed !! Daily range !! Sustainable duration |- | Man on foot || 3–4 mph || 15–25 mi / 24–40 km || Weeks to months |- | Horseback || 4–30 mph|| 30–70 mi / 48–112 km|| Days to weeks |- | Wagon || ~2 mph || 10–20 mi / 16–32 km || Weeks |- | Sailing ship || 3–8 knots || 60–150 nm / 110–275 km || Weeks to months |} ==Man on Foot== Speed: ~3–4 mph (5–6.5 km/h) Daily Distance: 15–25 miles (24–40 km) Su...")

23 February 2026

  • 15:1415:14, 23 February 2026 Custodio Mayor (hist | edit) [401 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: High Custodian''' The Custodio Mayor commands most of the military procedures outside of the cregan though rarely leaving. ==Etymology== The name is the direct Spanish word for "chief custodian". ==Appearance== '''Helmet:''' two blue plumes. <br>'''Badge:''' one calcendi on breastplate or badge ==Notes== ==Characters== Named Custodios Mayor: ''none'' {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System")
  • 15:1215:12, 23 February 2026 Inquisidora de Guerra (hist | edit) [560 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: Inquisitor (of War)'' The Inquisidora de Guerra (usually shortened to just Inquisidora) rarely go into the field. There is one in every cregan who handles the security of it, and several in Alta to advise the Comandanta Suprema. ==Etymology== The name is the direct Spanish word for "inquisitor of war". ==Appearance== '''Helmet:''' decorated with gold but no plume. <br>'''Badge:''' two calcendi on breastplate or badge ==Notes== ==Characters== Nam...")
  • 14:5514:55, 23 February 2026 Comandanta Suprema (hist | edit) [539 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: Supreme Commander''' The Comandanta Suprema is the controller of the Guardia. He lives in the cregan at Alta, communicating with the Arcipresta Suprema and doing her will. ==Etymology== The name is the direct Spanish word for "supreme commander". ==Appearance== '''Helmet:''' decorated with gold and has a golden metal plume. <br>'''Badge:''' four calcendi on breastplate or badge ==Notes== ==Characters== Named Comandanta Suprema: ''none'' {{Cas...")
  • 14:4014:40, 23 February 2026 Marischal (hist | edit) [484 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: Marshal''' A Marischal is the lowest of the ==Etymology== The name is the direct Spanish word for "marshal". ==Appearance== The Marischal wears one blue plume in his helmet, or a badge with four suns in a diamond shape. ==Notes== ==Characters== Named Marischal: ''none'' {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System")
  • 14:1914:19, 23 February 2026 Capitán (hist | edit) [447 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: Captain''' A Captain ==Etymology== The name is the direct Spanish word for "captain". ==Appearance== The Capitán has three red plumes in his helmet or wears a badge with three suns in an inverted V. ==Notes== Commands 80–150 troops (''compañia'' or company) which consist of 3– 5 ''peletóns''. ==Characters== Named Capitáns: ''none'' {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System")
  • 14:1014:10, 23 February 2026 Teniente (hist | edit) [396 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: Lieutenant''' A common officer. ==Etymology== The name is the direct Spanish word for "lieutenant". ==Appearance== The Teniente has two red plumes in his helmet, or wears a badge of two horizontal suns. ==Notes== Commands: 30–60 troops (''pelotón'' or platoon) or second-in-command of a compañia. ==Characters== Named Teniente : ''none'' {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System")
  • 12:3212:32, 23 February 2026 Alférez (hist | edit) [472 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: Sub-lieutenant''' A xxxx ==Etymology== The name is the direct Spanish word for "ensign". ==Appearance== The cabo wears xxx ==Notes== Commands: 4–10 troops (''escuadra'' or troop). ==Characters== Named xxx: ''none'' {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System")
  • 12:0712:07, 23 February 2026 Sargento (hist | edit) [478 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Assistant to the sargento Insignia: a thin metal wristband on each wrist. Commands: 4–10 troops (escuadra or troop).")
  • 11:5811:58, 23 February 2026 Cabo (hist | edit) [376 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: Corporal''' A Suboficiale (NCO), the cabo is an assistant to the sargento. ==Etymology== The name is the direct Spanish word for "veteran". ==Appearance== The cabo wears a thin metal wristband on each wrist. ==Notes== Commands: 4–10 troops (escuadra or troop). ==Characters== Named Cabo: ''none'' {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System")
  • 11:4911:49, 23 February 2026 Veterano (hist | edit) [422 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: Veteran''' An experienced soldier, highly respected within the ranks. Often fails to become an NCO because of breeding or lack of contacts. ==Etymology== The name is the direct Spanish word for "veteran". ==Appearance== The veterano wears a blue cloth band on the left upper arm. ==Notes== ==Characters== Named Veterano: ''none'' {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System")
  • 11:4611:46, 23 February 2026 Soldado (hist | edit) [296 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: Soldier''' A soldado is the lowest rank of trained soldier. ==Etymology== The name is the direct Spanish word for "soldier". ==Appearance== The soldado has no identifying insignia. ==Notes== ==Characters== Named Soldado: ''none'' {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System")
  • 03:4003:40, 23 February 2026 Ceremony of Purification (hist | edit) [3,404 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Also known as ''La Ceremonia de Purificación'', this is a ceremony undergone by all members of the four castes, usually on their first introduction. Strictly speaking, it only applies to those who will be residing in a cregan but, since that may apply to anyone, the ceremony in undertaken by everyone. ===Process== 1. Stillness: Reflection and prayer; the sacred quiet before transformation 2. Reckoning: The trial of knowledge and faith in Divara 3. Veiling: Anointing...")

22 February 2026

  • 09:1709:17, 22 February 2026 Practice page (hist | edit) [293 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{| class="wikitable" |+ Caption text |- ! Header text !! Header text !! Header text |- | Example || style="text-align:center;" | Example || Example |- | Example || Example || Example |- | colspan="2" | Example || Example |}")
  • 08:0808:08, 22 February 2026 Minor characters (hist | edit) [3,433 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "On this page are listed minor characters who are mentioned in the stories or records, but do not have enough information to merit a page to themselves. Category:Characters")
  • 05:3205:32, 22 February 2026 Peón (hist | edit) [778 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: Recruit''' Recluta are ==Etymology== The name comes from ==Appearance== ==Notes== Before being able to work in a cregan, a Guardia needs to go through the Ceremony of Purification. This is usually when they are Recluta, but it could apply to any rank. ==Characters== Named Recluta: ''none'' {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System") originally created as "Recluta"
  • 04:5304:53, 22 February 2026 Illarion (hist | edit) [6,471 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Illarion is the name of the religious order that the Priestesses belong to. Divara is the religion itself. Illarion enforces belief and are also the political rulers of Altierra. ==Etymology== From ''iluminar'' (to illuminate, from Latin ''illuminare''). Illarion could be seen as “those of the illumination,” i.e. bringers of sacred light. The suffix “''ión''” is a very common Spanish suffix from Latin ''-io'' / -ionis, forming abstract nouns (''religión''...")

21 February 2026

  • 15:5015:50, 21 February 2026 Bestia Fiel (hist | edit) [652 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: TRUSTED SLAVE''' {{ColourMarker | colour= mediumblue | text = white }} Bestia Fiel are the highest rank of Slaves. They usually belong to a master or mistress, and are exempt from casual sex, unlike Bestia Baja and Bestia Plena. ==Etymology== The name comes from "Faithful Beast". ==Appearance== The Slaves have a trim colour of blue and usually wear the best quality chemise. ==Notes== They are the most common Slaves in the quarters of the Priestesses an...")
  • 15:4515:45, 21 February 2026 Bestia Primera (hist | edit) [696 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: FIRST SLAVE''' {{ColourMarker | colour= green | text = white }} Bestia Primera are experienced Slaves, used to working without supervision. They usually belong to a master or mistress, and are exempt from casual sex, unlike Bestia Baja and Bestia Plena. ==Etymology== The name comes from "First Beast". ==Appearance== The Slaves have a trim colour of green. ==Notes== These are the lowest ranks working in the quarters of the Priestesses and Handmaidens al...")
  • 15:3915:39, 21 February 2026 Bestia Plena (hist | edit) [587 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: FULL SLAVE''' {{ColourMarker | colour= red | text = white }} Full Slaves can be used by anybody for any reason, including for sexual purposes. It is only their knowledge which differentiates them from Bestia Baja. Like Baja, they usually have the lowest, dirtiest and most unpleasant jobs but those which require more skill and knowledge. ==Etymology== The name comes from "Full Beast". ==Appearance== The Slaves have a trim colour of red. ==Notes== ==Cha...")
  • 15:2615:26, 21 February 2026 Bestia Baja (hist | edit) [775 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: RAW SLAVE''' {{ColourMarker | colour= tan | text = black }} Bestia Baja are untrained slaves and can be given any work by any person. They are often used for sexual purposes. Because they have had little training (and so represent less of a loss), they are often used for the most dangerous work. ==Etymology== The name comes from "Low Beast". ==Appearance== The Slaves have a trim colour of light brown and their chemise is often of very poor quality. ==No...")
  • 15:1715:17, 21 February 2026 Criada Novicia (hist | edit) [854 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: NOVICE HANDMAIDEN''' {{ColourMarker | colour= tan | text = white }} The Criada Novicia is a Handmaiden in training. ==Etymology== The name comes from “Novice Maid”. ==Appearance== The Handmaidens have a trim colour of light brown. ==Notes== Unlike Priestesses, Handmaidens are trained in cregans, acting as apprentices to a Criada Jurada or Criada Velada. They normally begin as young teenagers and take 7–8 years to progress to Criada Jurada. ==Ch...")
  • 15:1415:14, 21 February 2026 Criada Jurada (hist | edit) [385 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: SWORN HANDMAIDEN''' {{ColourMarker | colour= crimson | text = white }} Criada Jurada act as assistants to Criada Velada, one or two to each. ==Etymology== The name comes from "Oathbound Maid". ==Appearance== The Handmaidens have a trim colour of red. ==Notes== ==Characters== Named Criada Jurada: ''none'' {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System")
  • 15:0415:04, 21 February 2026 Criada Velada (hist | edit) [612 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: VEILED HANDMAIDEN''' {{ColourMarker | colour= green | text = white }} The ==Etymology== ==Appearance== The Handmaidens have a trim colour of green. ==Notes== The head tutors at the training centres (for Priestesses and Bestia) are usually Criada Velada. ==Characters== Named Criada Velada: * Maricella * Kataleya {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System")
  • 15:0315:03, 21 February 2026 Criada Mayor (hist | edit) [465 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: HIGH HANDMAIDEN''' {{ColourMarker | colour= mediumblue | text = white }} They serve the Arcipresta Suprema and Alta Sacerdotisa, usually two or three for the former, and one Handmaiden to the latter. ==Etymology== The name comes from "Senior Maid". trim colour is blue. ==Appearance== The Handmaidens have a trim colour of blue. ==Notes== The head tutors at the training centres (for Priestesses and Bestia) are usually ==Characters== Named Criada Mayor:...")
  • 14:5714:57, 21 February 2026 Criada Sabia (hist | edit) [677 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: WISE HANDMAIDEN''' {{ColourMarker | colour= lightgrey | text = black }} This rank is reserved for Handmaidens who have reached an advanced age. The age is determined by the Arcipresta Suprema so the number will vary and sometimes there are none at all. Because of their age, they do little work apart from giving advice. ==Etymology== The name comes from "Wise Maid". ==Appearance== The Handmaidens have a trim colour of light grey. ==Notes== Most of the Cri...")
  • 14:4814:48, 21 February 2026 Sacerdotisa Nombrada (hist | edit) [731 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: NAMED PRIESTESS or just PRIESTESS''' {{ColourMarker | colour= crimson | text = white }} The first rank of a qualified Priestess. They are the most common rank with Priestesses with many living outside the cregans. ==Etymology== The name comes from "named priestess", directly translated, because this the first rank which is allowed to use the title "Sacerdotisa". ==Appearance== The Priestesses have a trim colour of red. Their nose jewellery is a solitary...")
  • 14:3514:35, 21 February 2026 Sacerdotisa Venerada (hist | edit) [718 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: ELDER PRIESTESS''' {{ColourMarker | colour= green | text = white }} The Sacerdotisa Venerada take care of most of the day-to-day running of the cregan and advise their Alta Sacerdotisa. There are several present in the cregan and often form an advisory council. ==Etymology== The name comes from "venerated priestess", directly translated. It differs from the English term. ==Appearance== The Priestesses have a trim colour of green. Their nose jewellery is a...")
  • 14:2814:28, 21 February 2026 Alta Sacerdotisa (hist | edit) [826 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''English: HIGH PRIESTESS''' {{ColourMarker | colour= mediumblue | text = white }} There are generally only three Alta Sacerdotisa at a time, one for each of the cregans. They rule their islands apart from the Priestess on Alta who acts as the Arcipresta Suprema's deputy. ==Etymology== The name comes from "high priestess", directly translated. ==Appearance== The Priestesses have a trim colour of blue. Their nose jewellery is a gold ring in the right nostril with a c...")
  • 12:2412:24, 21 February 2026 Arcipresta Suprema (hist | edit) [879 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Arcipresta Suprema is ==Etymology== ==Appearance== ==Notes== ==Characters== Links to characters Category:Caste System") Tag: Recreated
  • 11:3811:38, 21 February 2026 Acólita (hist | edit) [2,297 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Acólita is the lowest rank of Priestess, a girl in training. ==Etymology== The name is the direct Spanish translation of "acolyte". Although a member of the Sacerdotisa, they are never referred to as Priestesses until they have progressed to Sacerdotisa Nombrada. ==Appearance== ==Notes== ==Characters== Category:Caste System")
  • 08:1508:15, 21 February 2026 Calcendi (hist | edit) [1,180 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Calcendi is the symbol of Divara, representing a chalice with a flame inside. It represents Alturión creating the universe via a fire in the empty bowl that existed before. The symbol began as a chalice with flames inside, drawn from the original practice of literally burning a substance inside a chalice. It then simplified so that the present symbol is only barely recognisable as such. Some depictions of the Calcendi are very elaborate but the Priestesses...")
  • 05:4705:47, 21 February 2026 Divara (hist | edit) [5,151 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Divara is the sole religion of Altierra. It was created by Aldonza de Bracamonte soon after the Spanish settlers arrived in Altierra, replacing Christianity. It is observed by almost all of the population and considered high important. ==Etymology== The name is a fusion of ''divina'' (meaning "divine") and ''vara'' (rod or staff, symbolising authority). ==The Pantheon== ==The Calcendi== ==Oaths== ==History==")
  • 05:2605:26, 21 February 2026 Triada (hist | edit) [401 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Triada (meaning "triad") is the name given to the three principle islands of Altierra: * Alba * Isla Arbojan * Veridia thumb|center|600px|''The three main islands of Altierra''")
  • 05:2105:21, 21 February 2026 Bestia (hist | edit) [5,571 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Bestia are the... {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System") Tag: Recreated
  • 05:2105:21, 21 February 2026 Guardia (hist | edit) [4,989 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Guardia are the... {{CasteNavigation}} Category:Caste System") Tag: Recreated

20 February 2026

19 February 2026

  • 16:3316:33, 19 February 2026 Las Islas Perdidas (hist | edit) [2,179 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Intro ==Etymology== ==Geography== ==Climate== ==Cregan== ==Towns== ==Industry== ==Other Notes== Category:Locations")
  • 15:5115:51, 19 February 2026 Isla Arbojan (hist | edit) [3,393 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Isla Arbojan was the last of the three main islands to be discovered and populated. Like Alta, it is also a mountainous island although the altitude is less and the population consequently larger. It was the location of the portal known as the Mundumbra. See also Alta and Veridia. ==Etymology== The only one of the three main islands which contains the word ''isla'' (island), the original name was ''isla de árboles lejanos'' meaning the "island of far trees...")
  • 11:2511:25, 19 February 2026 Altierra (hist | edit) [1,977 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Altierra is a planet mostly covered by ocean. The explored area is small, approximately 3,600 nautical miles west to eat, and 2,100 miles north to south. This comprises three large islands and several smaller ones. The three large islands are: * '''Alta''' in the west, a mountainous island and location to the original portal, the Tierrapuerta. * '''Isla Arbojan''' in the east is roughly circular, also with uplands though not so high as Alta. It is the locat...")
  • 10:1910:19, 19 February 2026 Elisa (hist | edit) [1,665 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Elisa | image = Head_Elisa.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = 513 | died = 538 | occupation = Bestia | family = Fabra (husband)<br>Raf (son) }} Elisa was the wife of Fabra and mother to Raf. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== Category:People")
  • 10:1710:17, 19 February 2026 Raf (hist | edit) [696 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Raf | image = Head_Raf.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = 533 | died = | occupation = Fisherman | family = Fabra (father)<br>Elisa† (wife) }} Raf is a crab fisherman living on the coast of Isla Arbojan, between Peyrol and Rocosa. When his father shelters the Maddisons, he forms an attachment with Susan. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== Category:People")
  • 08:0108:01, 19 February 2026 Fabra (hist | edit) [824 bytes] LairaG (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CharPanel | name = Fabra | image = Head_Fabra.jpg | race = Altierran | aka= | born = 511 | died = | cause = | occupation = Fisherman | family = Elisa† (wife)<br>Raf (son) }} Fabra is a crab fisherman living on the coast of Isla Arbojan, between Peyrol and Rocosa. He shelters three of the Maddison siblings when they are rescued by Alucio. ==Appearance== ==Character== ==Speech== ==History== ==Images== Category:People")
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