The Savant

Camp Athens - Open

If the son of Hestia isn't taken, can I reserve to apply for that?

Camp Athens - Open

Hi, I am definitely interested and totally HAVE NOT been stalking this since it was first put up >.>

@PatientBean

Absolutely not doing/haven't done the same thing. At all~ c:

𝔻𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕠𝕟: ℝ𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕔𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕦𝕣𝕗𝕒𝕔𝕖

People more people wanted a resource guide, I created a zeroth post and am creating a resource guide which will be constantly added to and there isn't much there currently. However, the current information posted is humans "regulars" and a lot more information about burrowers especially in the native aspect versus what we have seen through the governments eyes of Dominion.

𝔻𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕠𝕟: ℝ𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕔𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕦𝕣𝕗𝕒𝕔𝕖

Welcome to Dominion!

There might be a mess of information below though you can check out The Quick Guide of Dominion to access information easier. This guide is currently in construction and might possibly be forever!

𝔻𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕠𝕟: ℝ𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕔𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕦𝕣𝕗𝕒𝕔𝕖 - Resource Guide

Flora of Dominion

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Darkleaf Fruit

Darkleaf Fruit

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Darkleaf Fruit is scientifically known as [Umbrafollis carnosa] and is a fruit that can be found in the caverns. The outer layers of the fruit are edible though they are not very tasteful. It is like chewing on crunchy water and resembles purple cabbage leaves. There is about 2-6 layers of leaves before the red and purple blend of arils are. These arils tend to be very sweetly tart.

These fruits can be found growing in very steamy, moisture thick, and rough conditions in the caverns where their vine-like appearance will wrap all around the cave that is growing in. These plants can get gigantic and can produce anywhere from a handful to dozens of fruit. These fruits are the size of a soft ball and can weigh up to 8 pounds.

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Other variations of these fruit can be found in higher caverns and their outer layers tend to be yellow and orange while the inner layers are green and blue in color. This kind is almost sickeningly sweet like honey.

𝔻𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕠𝕟: ℝ𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕔𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕦𝕣𝕗𝕒𝕔𝕖 - Resource Guide

Fauna of Dominion

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Burrowbulb

Burrowbulb

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The creature is commonly referred to as a "Burrowbulb" though it has a scientific name [Sphaerosquamatus rodentus] which means "Round-scaled rodent" or the native name Kul’zarna which translates to "The Rolling Beast of Earth" and all of these names reference the creature's fantastical ability to burrow into the earth with ease because of their front and hind claws that are made for burrowing large tunnels.

These creatures can get up to 500 pounds.

They can have litters up to 12 pups.

They are family orientated and tend to roam in groups of twelve to thirty-six with a focus on matriarchs.

Tamed Burrowbulbs tend to be in cavern farms where they are raised for meat and their scales/hide can be used for armor, tools, and similar items. These individuals are dangerous because of their size and aggressive properties in captivity.

Wild Burrowbulbs are not known to be aggressive and tend to be very sociable. These occurrences of friendly socialization have been reported more by the Drovalari [Burrowers] then the researchers of Dominion. The nomadic Drovalari have used these creatures as guides through the caverns and their tunnels are used as routes by the native people.

Duskhound

Duskhound

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This is one of the most common predators that can be found in the caverns and they can be very dangerous. A singular Duskhound can easily end a group of people and they typically roam in familial packs of 3 - 5, sometimes more and sometimes less. They are commonly known as Duskhounds with a scientific name [Crepusculus canis] which translates to "Twilight Dog". Natives refer to them as Vashdrekaz and that translates into "Shadow/dusk hunting beast/hidden stalker" since the Drovalen’zan language lacks the official term "hound/dog" in it.

These beasts tend to stand in between 3.5' and 4.5' at the shoulder and can weigh up to 180 pounds. These are not known for their sight though they have fantastic evolutionary traits that help them detect prey. They have whiskers on their face that help them feel the electromagnetic pulses which is why they can partially see in infrared, they have an amazing sense of smell, and it is believed that with how their ears are structured that they can determine where the smallest of sounds are coming from.

They have a terrifying laugh that they use to hunt prey.

A typical breeding pair of Duskhounds have two pups every 18-30 months though there have been cases where a breeding pair can have up to 5 pups in a single litter.

𝔻𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕠𝕟: ℝ𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕔𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕦𝕣𝕗𝕒𝕔𝕖 - Resource Guide

[PLACEHOLDER]

𝔻𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕠𝕟: ℝ𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕔𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕦𝕣𝕗𝕒𝕔𝕖 - Resource Guide

[PLACEHOLDER]

𝔻𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕠𝕟: ℝ𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕔𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕦𝕣𝕗𝕒𝕔𝕖 - Resource Guide

Races of Dominion

Humans "Regulars"

In this world, humans are known as "regulars" because they are the only race that is currently fully accepted in society. The majority of regulars live in the complex city system of Dominion and never get to see the outside world. However, there are regulars out beyond the walls though they have choose to live out there for one reason or another.

A few reasons why regulars would find themselves out beyond the walls are for:

Having a child with genetics that classify them as a dweller or even a burrower
Being a criminal (chosen to go beyond the wall or exiled to)
Not being able to integrate into society and hoping they can find something else
Falling in love with a burrower
Joining the cult of darkness

Hybrids "Dwellers"

Drovalari "Burrowers"

Drovalari

Burrowers

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The more common name for these individuals are "Burrowers" by the Dominion government and citizens though these individuals, especially the natives refer to themselves as Drovalari which translates to "The People of the Caverns". These individuals are classified as subhuman or different in the eyes of the Dominion government and were outlawed about three decades ago. They are not allowed in the walls of Dominion and them being in the walls of Dominion can be a death sentence by existence.

There were plenty of reasons why these individuals were outlawed though the main two reasons were:

> Genetics: The natural evolution of adapting to the caverns. These individuals tend to be stronger, have an easier time seeing in the dark, and have abilities that make it easier for them to live in the wilderness of the caverns.

> Inability to integrate into society: These individuals had a difficult time integrating into society for plenty of reasons though the main one was prejudice reasons. Naturally, they had more difficult times behaving in school, learning in a traditional sense, or being able to get standardized jobs. They were classified to be nuisances rather than citizens which led to their outlaw.

Basic Information

Characteristics: Burrowers come in all shapes and sizes so there is no real definite way to describe these individuals though they tend to have features that allow them to blend in with the natural flora, fauna, and environment of the caverns. Most tend to be lengthy and slim versus bulky and stout.

Average age: 25-35 years old. The survival rate plummets for individuals before the age of 20 and after the age of 35. Which means 30+ year olds are considered "Velan" which means elder.

𝔻𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕠𝕟: ℝ𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕔𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕦𝕣𝕗𝕒𝕔𝕖 - Resource Guide

Locations

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Man-made Areas

Upper Tunnels

Upper Tunnels

refer to quite a few systems that are higher than Dominion. These areas range from ancient sewer systems that are right under the surface of the earth to mock-sewer systems under cities that are no longer standing underground. These can be found anywhere between the ceiling of Dominion and the surface of the earth. Some of these tunnels even lead to ruins that no one understands but is technology based.

These technologies can be found in the upper tunnels, way beyond Dominion, and they are large iron doors that are locked. Some are open and lead to complex areas of what appears to be a forgotten living area. People who try to enter the closed doors tend to "disappear" and people who enter opened ones tend to disappear as well. However, people always sneak around and seek to uncover lost memories of the world but they have to be careful.

Very rarely do regulars go up this high unless they have a wanted poster in the cities or they could be curious. There might be a few other reasons though someone that is too curious could find semi-decent make-shift homes in drier rooms of these upper tunnels. Sometimes these rooms are forgotten, sometimes you are the first to come across one and can loot it, but be careful! You never know who is living in one or has claimed it as their own. Usually groups are found in these areas but loners roam around as well.

Chuts

Acient Ruins

Natural Areas

Caverns

Abyssal Trench

Botanical Nodes

These Botanical Nodes come in a wide variety of variations though they consist of underground ecosystems. These nodes are chalk full of life and tend to hold dozens of flora and fauna. Some nodes have water systems which are naturally filtered and safe to drink from.

These nodes tend to have bioluminescent plant and animal life that allows individuals to move around in some form of light source.