Isle of Carnia | Arcana Carnia Imperii

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Isle of Carnia Jul 4, 2011 14:24:48 GMT -6

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The Isle of Carnia

A. The River Stix starts in the county Lycia and weaves down to the upper corner portion of county Genoa and ends at the lower region od county Thracia.

B. There are two lakes in Carnia. Lake Syria sits at the upper region of county Martius, the lower right corner of county Pontus and the lower left corner of county Genoa. The second Lake, Agia, lies in the Northern county of Thracia and spans slightly into the county of Agora.

C. There are six Counties that make up the isle of Carnia. Lycia, Pontus, Martius, Genoa, Thracia, and Agora.

Lycia

Lycia is in the upper left corner of the isle and is known as a wool district.

Pontus

Pontus lies below the county of Lycia and is known as a Farming district.

Martius

Martius is the lowest pensula county and is known for its fishing communities.

Genoa

Genoa is on the lower right of the island and is above Martius. Genoa is also a wool district.

Thracia

Thracia is above Genoa and to the left of Agora. Thracia is known as a Farming District.

Agora

Agora is to the right of Thracia in the upper right corner of the island. Agora is known as the heart and center of Carnia where the council and Emperor in the Capital City of Agora resides. Even though the county is named Agora, the Capital city is named Agora as well and is the major city of the whole isl. Here the city bussels with life. Here is where the Emperor and his council reside with a wealth of expert trade residence and the well to do of the island outside of the county high lords. The city is the best place to find exactly what you need from clothing and Weapons to Food and Drink.

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Isle of Carnia Jul 4, 2011 14:25:38 GMT -6

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Spring: The season of Rain. Highly dependant on by the people to not only help moisten the land but keep the river and lakes from drying out. Though most days are rainy, it is also a time of birth for most of the animals on the isle.

Summer: Though not as rainy as spring, Summer see's everything in bloom and it's a time for farmer's to keep an eye on the coming of their crops as well as the sheering of the sheep for their wool. The weather during this time is still managable and pleasant.

Fall: A busy time for everyone. Farmers are harvesting their feilds and everyone is readying for winter. Same days are quite cool but the tempature is still quite warm most days.

Winter: Winter is fairly easy. The days are cool and comforting some days but the waters of the Met are warm and inviting.

Meats: Beef and Pork are known as the 'rich' diet. It is only consumed by the poor during times of festivals when cows and pigs were sacrificed to the Gods, the meat cooked and handed out to the poor. Fish was the main source of protein in the people's diets.

Vegetables: Are the major component for the people. This includes but is not limited to raddishes, cabbage, onions, tomatoes and potatoes.

Fruits: Another important component to the peoples diets and is usually consumed at breakfast and as a snack. This includes but is not limited to Apples, Oranges, Grapes, Cherries and strawberries.

Drinks: Water is important to the Carnian people but on a good or important night and by those who can afford it, wine is consumed. Usually it is a strawberry wine of their own making.

Education: Veries depending on society. The rich sent their children to school in Agora even in the outter counties. The poor taught their children at home and usually only consisted of how to run their own homes. Slaves were not allowed to learn anything but their jobs within the household they served.

Law: Carnia followes the laws of the Twelve Tables. The Twelve Tables

Breakdown of the Senet: The Emperor is the head of the Senet followed by the Senate, which act as an advisery body for the Emperor, the Comitia Curiata, which could endorse and ratify laws suggested by the Emperor and finally the High Lords of the six counties of Carnia.

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Isle of Carnia Jul 4, 2011 14:26:10 GMT -6

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Example of Clothing: Nobleman 1 and 2, Noblewoman 1 and 2, Common Woman and Common Man, Slave Woman

The Main Cloth used is wool though those of noble standing who could afford it would purchase colored silk or ornate embroidered cloth to decorate their clothing. Clothing is loose fitting. The choice style of clothing in Carnia is the tunic or rather called the Tunica or Toga. All clothing is sleeveless for comfort and is considered out of society to have any tunica or toga with long sleeves. Some men wear a belt with their toga to give the effect of a two piece and generally wear a shorter toga then women. Women's clothing would be ankle length and depending on status, plain or richly decorative.

Slave's toga's or robes were generally plain white wool unless the household they served desired color which only came in light blue for slaves and were not allowed decorative emblems. Male slaves were allowed knee length clothing only while females were only allowed thigh length clothing so they could not hide any stolen items.