======Aeye======
===[nation]===
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**Pronunciation**: (AAY-eh)\\
**Galactic Region**: [[galaxy:galactic geography#Perseus Arm]]\\
**Galactic Branch**: [[galaxy:galactic geography#Sikhara Branch]]\\
**Galactic Sector**: [[galaxy:Sector N4|N4]]\\
**Star System**: [[Sol]]\\
**Planet**: [[Terra]]\\
**Continent**: [[Aeye|Aeye Archipelago]]\\
**Land Area**: 2,024,000 square miles\\
**Length**: 2,300 miles north to south\\
**Width**: 920 miles east to west\\
**Coordinates**: 47.4° N to 12.5° N, 100.5° W to 43° E\\
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{{ :wiki:locator_color_-_aeye.png?nolink |A color map of Aeye}}

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The archipelago that covers the seas between [[Aimsir]] and [[Saoirse]], home to several island cities which have a loose sense of unity but are formally city states. Due to rampant piracy in the region, each establishment has its own small naval fleet and an alliance with an outside city or nation

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==== Cities ====
  * [[Aois]] - Bustling trade city and pirate haven
  * [[Bhiain]] - Experimental commune city on the eastern end of [[Asraya Island]]
  * [[Cead]] - City in central Aeye on the edge of the great chasm
  * [[Ia]] - Coastal city on the eastern cliffs of [[Juvel Island]] overlooking the [[Emera Sea]]
  * [[Mi]] - Farming city on [[Asraya Island]], where the [[Tsuki River]] meets the [[Istigh Seas]]


==== Related geography ====
  * [[Asraya Island]] - Large island in the [[Istigh Seas]] north of the western [[Koraha|Korahan]] coast
  * [[Emera Sea]] - Sea within the [[Istigh Seas]], north of the [[Turcaide Sea]]
  * [[Isle of Albha]] - Island off the eastern coast of [[Craic]], north of [[Juvel Island]]
  * [[Istigh Seas]] - The collective waters among the island archipelago of Aeye
  * [[Juvel Island]] - Large island off the southwestern coast of [[Craic]], in the [[Istigh Seas]]
  * [[Kurunkala Forest]] - Forest in western Aeye, on [[Juvel Island]]
  * [[Mount Hiwajae]] - Volcanic mountain in eastern Aeye, on [[Naohm Elense Island]]
  * [[Naohm Elense Island]] - Large island on the eastern edge of the [[Istigh Seas ]]
  * [[Nuyavayil Island]] - Island in the [[Istigh Seas]], north of the eastern [[Koraha|Korahan]] coast
  * [[Pavala Mountains]] - Range in western Aeye, east of the [[Emera Sea]]
  * [[Raweni Bay]] - Circular bay on the northern coast of [[Koraha]], location of [[Erenga]]
  * [[Shinen Island]] - Island in the [[Istigh Seas]] on the edge of the central trench 
  * [[Tsuki River]] - Runs west though the city of Mi to the [[Turcaide Sea]]
  * [[Turcaide Sea]] - Sea within the [[Istigh Seas]], between [[Raweni Bay]] and [[Kachua Bay]]

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==== History ====
In the early years of Terran history, the islands of Aeye were uninhabited. Furthermore no new life forms have ever been born directly on any of the archipelago's islands. [[Akkaus]] began colonizing the islands shortly after they developed shipbuilding. These colonies never developed past primitive villages. These cities were conquered by [[Sehti|Sehti'taal]] in the Age of Honor, one of the few open conflicts in that age. The colonies were included in the country of [[Yuanen]] in the Council of Ceilidh

**Timeline**
  * **52.1M BCE**: [[Akkaus]] forms first colonies in Aeye
  * **20.7M BCE**: [[sehti|Sehti'taal]] colonizes in the [[Aeye]] archipelago
  * **18.5M BCE**: [[sehti|Sehti'taal]] conquers [[akkaus|Akkau]] cities in Aeye
  * **2.0M BCE**: Council of Ceilidh ushers in the Age of Balance, Aeye colonies are part of [[Yuanen]]

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==== Government and laws ====
The cities of Aeye are organized as city states, having no overarching governing body. Each city has a different organizational structure, from [[Bhiain]]'s experiments with different forms of government, to [[Aois]] with its complete lack of any order. [[Ia]] has a Governor which resembles a mayor, and [[Cead]] has a ruling council that votes on issues of governance. In general the islands are very friendly, and visitors are often forgiven minor offenses due to the complex and ever changing legal landscape

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==== Society and culture ====
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**Religion**\\
Though the 'nation' of Aeye has no predominant or even prevalent religion, some individuals do practice. The closest form of organized religion can be found in the city of [[Ia]]. The majority of the citizens follow the Path of the Sword, aspiring to achieve perfection though beauty and discipline, of the body and the mind. They rigorously train their martial skills, and tirelessly devote themselves to artistic expression. Some of the world's great art has come from natives of this city

**Values**\\
The values of this region vary as widely as is possible, though all citizens do share a respect for life and an indomitable desire for freedom. You will rarely catch them imposing any restriction or inconvenience on another, especially when travelling abroad

**Dress**\\
While political and other cultural values differ, the clothing of the region is surprisingly uniform. Clothing is worn loosely and sparsely, and what is worn is simple, and often un-dyed. Footwear, even for soldiers and workers is almost always a sandal, or even going without footwear entirely. Soldiers of [[Ia]] wear cloth wraps on their hands and feet

**Food**\\
Every city with Aeye is a port city and their trading relationship with surrounding nations is very strong. The islands produce large quantities of tropical fruits and vegetables, such as bananas, pineapple, and kiwi, which quickly find their way to tables across the northern hemisphere. As a result, Aeye enjoys delicacies from across the planet, though particularly from the northern hemisphere

**Music and Arts**\\
[[Ia]] and [[Bhiain]] are the main producers of art from the region. [[Ia]] focuses on high art and flawless execution of artistic and musical performance. [[Bhiain]] is concerned with emotional expression and transparency, as well as what they call "practical art"

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==== Flora and fauna ====
  * [[fauna#Deer]] - Within the [[Kurunkala Forest]]
  * [[fauna#Bumblebee]] - Found in the [[Kurunkala Forest]] and on several islands of the archipelago
  * [[fauna#Cat]] - Primarily found in and around the cities of Aeye
  * [[fauna#Chameleon]] - Found across the islands of Aeye
  * [[fauna#Chicken]] - Found across the islands of Aeye
  * [[fauna#Cougar]] - Found throughout the nation's mountains, forests, and grasslands
  * [[fauna#Dove]] - Migrates between [[Naohm Elense Island]] and the [[Faeroe Islands]]
  * [[fauna#Eagle]] - Found in the [[Kurunkala Forest]], and [[Pavala Mountains]]
  * [[fauna#Frog]] - Found in the western pools of the [[Kurunkala Forest]], and on [[Nuyavayil Island]]
  * [[fauna#Gaelen Blue Jay]] - Found in the [[Kurunkala Forest]]
  * [[fauna#Giant Fly]] - Throughout the islands of the archipelago
  * [[fauna#Iguana]] - Found throughout the islands of the archipelago
  * [[fauna#Ivory Tusked Gorilla]] - Found in the western [[Kurunkala Forest]]
  * [[fauna#Komodo]] - Found on [[Naohm Elense Island]]
  * [[fauna#Marmoset]] - Found throughout the [[Kurunkala Forest]] on [[Juvel Island]]
  * [[fauna#Northern Raven]] - Found throughout the islands of the archipelago
  * [[fauna#Pelican]] - Found throughout the archipelago's coasts and seas
  * [[fauna#Rabbit]] - Found throughout the archipelago
  * [[fauna#Snake]] - Wide variety of species found throughout the archipelago
 
  * [[flora#Bluebells]] - Found on the coastlines of some of the islands in the archipelago

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{{ :wiki:locator_-_aeye_large.png?nolink |A paper map of Aeye}}