Azaan - Revision history

Theonewhoknows at 05:19, 15 April 2019

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	Others theorize that the Azaan simply consider these expansionist tactics inefficient. The amount of resources and technology that would be required to take over and control a foreign entity outweighs anything they stand to gain from their claims over foreign lands. And when one takes into account the potential losses they might incur with failures it stands to reason they've preferred to hedge their bets on more subtle ways of getting what they want.		Others theorize that the Azaan simply consider these expansionist tactics inefficient. The amount of resources and technology that would be required to take over and control a foreign entity outweighs anything they stand to gain from their claims over foreign lands. And when one takes into account the potential losses they might incur with failures it stands to reason they've preferred to hedge their bets on more subtle ways of getting what they want.


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	Others theorize that the Azaan simply consider these expansionist tactics inefficient. The amount of resources and technology that would be required to take over and control a foreign entity outweighs anything they stand to gain from their claims over foreign lands. And when one takes into account the potential losses they might incur with failures it stands to reason they've preferred to hedge their bets on more subtle ways of getting what they want.		Others theorize that the Azaan simply consider these expansionist tactics inefficient. The amount of resources and technology that would be required to take over and control a foreign entity outweighs anything they stand to gain from their claims over foreign lands. And when one takes into account the potential losses they might incur with failures it stands to reason they've preferred to hedge their bets on more subtle ways of getting what they want.

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	=Geographical Features=		=Geographical Features=

	The City-State of Azaan is administered beneath a 'High-Foreman', a title bestowed to a man (or woman, the title remains the same) who is considered to be the engineer of the state itself. The city-state proper exists at the center of the Island of Azaan, being a good 50 kilometers wide, and 140 long. The apparent location of the Island is within the ocean, relatively far to the ~~South~~-West of Arangoth in the South Sea. (This has proven difficult to confirm through magical scrying, a traditional method, for reasons outlined below, as well as the Azaani's self imposed isolationist policies and the fact they violently refuse any actual contact with their island.) All other political entities that exist on the island are under the dominion of the City-State.		The City-State of Azaan is administered beneath a 'High-Foreman', a title bestowed to a man (or woman, the title remains the same) who is considered to be the engineer of the state itself. The city-state proper exists at the center of the Island of Azaan, being a good 50 kilometers wide, and 140 long. The apparent location of the Island is within the ocean, relatively far to the North-West of Arangoth beyond the [[South Sea]]. (This has proven difficult to confirm through magical scrying, a traditional method, for reasons outlined below, as well as the Azaani's self imposed isolationist policies and the fact they violently refuse any actual contact with their island.) All other political entities that exist on the island are under the dominion of the City-State.

	The most intriguing detail concerning the features of this isolated island in the middle of the ocean is the fact that no magic functions on it, or near it. It's unknown how far from Azaan it reaches, as any attempts to discern such a detail requires observers to draw the ire of the Azaan for foolishly assuming they have any right to be in their claimed territory.		The most intriguing detail concerning the features of this isolated island in the middle of the ocean is the fact that no magic functions on it, or near it. It's unknown how far from Azaan it reaches, as any attempts to discern such a detail requires observers to draw the ire of the Azaan for foolishly assuming they have any right to be in their claimed territory.
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	The Azaan are, to an extent, willing to sell their expertise, though this should never be confused with them selling their knowledge. Being the best engineers in the known world means they have in their possession a unique set of skills that most nations will gladly pay for. Their technology is also not up for sale, it is however, available for rent under very strict non-negotiable circumstances. Any technology they provide to other nations is purely on a 'loan' basis, and with an expectation that it will be operated solely by an Azaani person or with them around to oversee its maintenance. To most this would seem like the Azaan are taking a leap in faith to whom they trust with their technology under the pretense that they won't be betrayed. That, however, is a foolish assumption, as they engineer planned obsolescence, so if their machines and technology aren't serviced by an Azaani craftsman in the right way, with methods known only to them, it ceases to function. Additionally, anyone attempting to scam the Azaan have learned, the hard way, that they do not take such betrayal kindly.		The Azaan are, to an extent, willing to sell their expertise, though this should never be confused with them selling their knowledge. Being the best engineers in the known world means they have in their possession a unique set of skills that most nations will gladly pay for. Their technology is also not up for sale, it is however, available for rent under very strict non-negotiable circumstances. Any technology they provide to other nations is purely on a 'loan' basis, and with an expectation that it will be operated solely by an Azaani person or with them around to oversee its maintenance. To most this would seem like the Azaan are taking a leap in faith to whom they trust with their technology under the pretense that they won't be betrayed. That, however, is a foolish assumption, as they engineer planned obsolescence, so if their machines and technology aren't serviced by an Azaani craftsman in the right way, with methods known only to them, it ceases to function. Additionally, anyone attempting to scam the Azaan have learned, the hard way, that they do not take such betrayal kindly.

	The Azaan also negotiate for passage through their territorial waters, ~~which extend far into the South Sea~~ beyond the reach of most other nations. It should be noted that this fee paid to the Azaan is not for protection, but rather, the ability for vessels to move through these trade routes without fear of reprisal from the Azaan themselves. This doesn't include potential pirates that prowl these waters, some of the more enterprising of which have learned that if they pay the Azaan fee they're practically free to do as they please to anyone else without them interfering. Those that stray into their territorial waters are either outright destroyed, or as is much more likely, have their cargo and crew become the property of the Azaan.		The Azaan also negotiate for passage through their territorial waters, beyond the reach of most other nations. It should be noted that this fee paid to the Azaan is not for protection, but rather, the ability for vessels to move through these trade routes without fear of reprisal from the Azaan themselves. This doesn't include potential pirates that prowl these waters, some of the more enterprising of which have learned that if they pay the Azaan fee they're practically free to do as they please to anyone else without them interfering. Those that stray into their territorial waters are either outright destroyed, or as is much more likely, have their cargo and crew become the property of the Azaan.

	These, however, generally concern the Azaan practices within their own territory. Outside of their territory they eschew these strongarm tactics in favour of third party proxies and foreign mercenary forces. Chances are most will be entirely unaware they're doing business with the Azaan themselves through these channels, and even these proxies might not be aware they're working for the Azaan.		These, however, generally concern the Azaan practices within their own territory. Outside of their territory they eschew these strongarm tactics in favour of third party proxies and foreign mercenary forces. Chances are most will be entirely unaware they're doing business with the Azaan themselves through these channels, and even these proxies might not be aware they're working for the Azaan.
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	Others theorize that the Azaan simply consider these expansionist tactics inefficient. The amount of resources and technology that would be required to take over and control a foreign entity outweighs anything they stand to gain from their claims over foreign lands. And when one takes into account the potential losses they might incur with failures it stands to reason they've preferred to hedge their bets on more subtle ways of getting what they want.		Others theorize that the Azaan simply consider these expansionist tactics inefficient. The amount of resources and technology that would be required to take over and control a foreign entity outweighs anything they stand to gain from their claims over foreign lands. And when one takes into account the potential losses they might incur with failures it stands to reason they've preferred to hedge their bets on more subtle ways of getting what they want.

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Pigasus at 19:11, 29 October 2016

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	Azaan is the name of the isolated technocratic city-state far to the southwest of the Kingdom of Arangoth. It is the most technologically developed country on the planet, its citizens enjoying a remarkably high quality of life as a result. Azaani technicians study a strange blend of naturalist and arcane philosophy, creating some of the most spectacular works in the world, including their massive arcane siphon towers and their legendary, fearsome airships.

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			Azaan is the name of the isolated technocratic city-state far to the southwest of the Kingdom of Arangoth. It is the most technologically developed country on the planet, its citizens enjoying a remarkably high quality of life as a result. Azaani technicians study a strange blend of naturalist and arcane philosophy, creating some of the most spectacular works in the world, including their massive arcane siphon towers and their legendary, fearsome airships.

Alex at 00:37, 29 July 2016

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	=Language=		=Language=

			Azaani is the official language of Azaan, though all citizens receive a formal education in Common and various other languages, as desired.

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Alex at 00:36, 29 July 2016

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	Azaan is a relatively small island city state, the island no more than 75 kilometers at its widest point, and perhaps 200 kilometers long. It is surrounded on all sides by sheer cliffs with dubious staircases leading up in ill-maintained switchbacks at strategic locations. The landscape is generally dominated by shallow, rolling hills and plains, with few dramatic changes in elevation to speak of.		Azaan is a relatively small island city state, the island no more than 75 kilometers at its widest point, and perhaps 200 kilometers long. It is surrounded on all sides by sheer cliffs with dubious staircases leading up in ill-maintained switchbacks at strategic locations. The landscape is generally dominated by shallow, rolling hills and plains, with few dramatic changes in elevation to speak of.

			Azaan's relatively high elevation over the surrounding ocean affords it excellent visibility, and potential incursions into their territory are easily thwarted by their coastal defense networks and the quick deployment of their airships, a few of which are always kept in a state of combat readiness.

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	While Azaan has traditionally kept a low number of standing armed forces personnel, these numbers are usually supplemented by the various automata developed by private firms with defense contracts. The backbone of the Azaani empire's military might comes from its legendary airships, which represent the pinnacle of arcane and technical engineering. A single cruiser-class airship is capable of burning a small fleet of traditional seafaring vessels to the ground.		While Azaan has traditionally kept a low number of standing armed forces personnel, these numbers are usually supplemented by the various automata developed by private firms with defense contracts. The backbone of the Azaani empire's military might comes from its legendary airships, which represent the pinnacle of arcane and technical engineering. A single cruiser-class airship is capable of burning a small fleet of traditional seafaring vessels to the ground.

			The airships of Azaan are built around specially constructed arcane batteries of rare, specially modified crystals. These power the majority of the airship, including the elemental bindings that comprise the weapons and navigation systems. Each airship includes its own command and control module in the form of sentient automata rigged directly into the ship itself. The ship's automata is responsible for the management of the batteries and the balancing of the various forces required to bind the lesser elementals to the vessel.

			While each ship will field a battery of traditional gunpowder munitions, the majority of the ship's destructive force comes from the arcane-powered weapons, generally centered around the manipulation and combination of various elemental energies.

	=Society and Peoples=		=Society and Peoples=

			Azaan is a wealthy nation, due in no small part to their monopoly on their particular brand of magic and technology. Such technologies are never traded for, but the products of their technology are highly sought after. Medical and agricultural technology is especially prized.

			Azaan's people are generally happy due to the high standard of living, with plenty of time for leisure. The Azaani workforce centers around the four day work week.

			While the earliest advent of automata within the city saw no small amount of strife, cultural attitudes have since shifted. The automata, in all of their forms, are met with grudging acceptance at the worst, and enthusiasm at the best.

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