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Siddharth1: /* Travels Off-World */

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Travels Off-World

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	This was, however, not a wholly effective approach when traveling to other regions. The [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], in particular, who controlled many of the areas first explored by travelers from Nos Vorm, had very strictly enforced laws about "sleeping rough" and went to great lengths to keep its own citizens off the streets. Many travelers from Nos Vorm were charged with vagrancy, which was not a serious crime, but kept them from going home.		This was, however, not a wholly effective approach when traveling to other regions. The [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], in particular, who controlled many of the areas first explored by travelers from Nos Vorm, had very strictly enforced laws about "sleeping rough" and went to great lengths to keep its own citizens off the streets. Many travelers from Nos Vorm were charged with vagrancy, which was not a serious crime, but kept them from going home.

	The Foundation, at its core, is dedicated to the notion of long-term stability. Homelessness being by nature unstable, significant resources are made available to keep it from happening. Many travelers from Nos Vorm had no money and expected to work for food and lodging as they had back home, and were as such placed into these programs. Many Phalites were able to achieve their goals simply by traveling from one ~~of the~~ [[Labor ~~Mills~~]] to another. Still others who made it as far as Alliance regions took up temporary jobs and lodgings, and became settled. There were no serious barriers to returning home, but the lure of modern conveniences such as electricity and indoor plumbing proved too much, and most simply began new lives elsewhere.		The Foundation, at its core, is dedicated to the notion of long-term stability. Homelessness being by nature unstable, significant resources are made available to keep it from happening. Many travelers from Nos Vorm had no money and expected to work for food and lodging as they had back home, and were as such placed into these programs. Many Phalites were able to achieve their goals simply by traveling from one [[Labor Mill]] to another. Still others who made it as far as Alliance regions took up temporary jobs and lodgings, and became settled. There were no serious barriers to returning home, but the lure of modern conveniences such as electricity and indoor plumbing proved too much, and most simply began new lives elsewhere.

	===Impact===		===Impact===

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Travels Off-World

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	This was, however, not a wholly effective approach when traveling to other regions. The [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], in particular, who controlled many of the areas first explored by travelers from Nos Vorm, had very strictly enforced laws about "sleeping rough" and went to great lengths to keep its own citizens off the streets. Many travelers from Nos Vorm were charged with vagrancy, which was not a serious crime, but kept them from going home.		This was, however, not a wholly effective approach when traveling to other regions. The [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], in particular, who controlled many of the areas first explored by travelers from Nos Vorm, had very strictly enforced laws about "sleeping rough" and went to great lengths to keep its own citizens off the streets. Many travelers from Nos Vorm were charged with vagrancy, which was not a serious crime, but kept them from going home.

	The Foundation, at its core, is dedicated to the notion of long-term stability. Homelessness being by nature unstable, significant resources are made available to keep it from happening. Many travelers from Nos Vorm had no money and expected to work for food and lodging as they had back home, and were as such placed into these programs. Many Phalites were able to achieve their goals simply by traveling from one [[Labor ~~Mill~~]] to another. Still others who made it as far as Alliance regions took up temporary jobs and lodgings, and became settled. There were no serious barriers to returning home, but the lure of modern conveniences such as electricity and indoor plumbing proved too much, and most simply began new lives elsewhere.		The Foundation, at its core, is dedicated to the notion of long-term stability. Homelessness being by nature unstable, significant resources are made available to keep it from happening. Many travelers from Nos Vorm had no money and expected to work for food and lodging as they had back home, and were as such placed into these programs. Many Phalites were able to achieve their goals simply by traveling from one of the [[Labor Mills]] to another. Still others who made it as far as Alliance regions took up temporary jobs and lodgings, and became settled. There were no serious barriers to returning home, but the lure of modern conveniences such as electricity and indoor plumbing proved too much, and most simply began new lives elsewhere.

	===Impact===		===Impact===

Siddharth1: /* History */

2023-07-03T21:50:35Z

History

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	===History===		===History===
	The Row was constructed early in the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], and is still hailed as a remarkable achievement in urban planning. Built at a time when Phal lacked any means of transportation more sophisticated than horse and cart, the massive ~~row~~ could still accommodate millions of pilgrims each day. It had been designed, from the very start, knowing it would need to support throngs of people, so every possible consideration was made.		The Row was constructed early in the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], and is still hailed as a remarkable achievement in urban planning. Built at a time when Phal lacked any means of transportation more sophisticated than horse and cart, the massive rRw could still accommodate millions of pilgrims each day. It had been designed, from the very start, knowing it would need to support throngs of people, so every possible consideration was made.

	Modern mass-transit systems did not come to Nos Vorm until the early part of the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], by which time the Row had spent quite a bit of time in ruins. However the basic layout did not need to be changed, it was as good then as it was when designed. The major addition was to the plaza itself. Once home sewers and rest houses, it was reconstructed fully seven stories deep, uniting subway systems, transit walks, and a multitude of hotels, eateries, and other ammeneties. From the surface, entrances to the subterrance looked small, and did little to disrupt the illusion of a large, flat paved area. Underneath lay a first layer of quick-access tunnels for traveling around the plaza and too the spires, along with lavatory facilities for easy use. ~~Bellow~~ lay a series of markets selling mostly food or other items of comfort. Bellow that were several layers of lodging, rapid transit ~~cooridors~~, and various other necessities to support the millions up above. Of course, being Nos Vorm, small temples and shrines could be found all throughout these spaces.		Modern mass-transit systems did not come to Nos Vorm until the early part of the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], by which time the Row had spent quite a bit of time in ruins. However the basic layout did not need to be changed, it was as good then as it was when designed. The major addition was to the plaza itself. Once home to sewers and rest houses, it was reconstructed fully seven stories deep, uniting subway systems, transit walks, and a multitude of hotels, eateries, and other ammeneties. From the surface, entrances to the subterrance looked small, and did little to disrupt the illusion of a large, flat paved area. Underneath lay a first layer of quick-access tunnels for traveling around the plaza and too the spires, along with lavatory facilities for easy use. Below lay a series of markets selling mostly food or other items of comfort. Bellow that were several layers of lodging, rapid transit corridors, and various other necessities to support the millions up above. Of course, being Nos Vorm, small temples and shrines could be found all throughout these spaces.

	The great sky spires, interestingly, while a symbolic part of the religious landscape, were not themselves ~~holly~~. They had been conceived from the first as mixed-use residential and lodging structures, designed to house the many priests, nuns, acolytes, teachers, philosophers, and various other temple personnel of every sort. The higher reaches provided luxurious travel accommodations, to let ~~piligrims~~ and tourists look out upon the wonders of the Row.		The great sky spires, interestingly, while a symbolic part of the religious landscape, were not themselves holy. They had been conceived from the first as mixed-use residential and lodging structures, designed to house the many priests, nuns, acolytes, teachers, philosophers, and various other temple personnel of every sort. The higher reaches provided luxurious travel accommodations, to let pilgrims and tourists look out upon the wonders of the Row.

	In the early part, the spires were built of steel and used enchanted lifts to carry people to the upper floors. After the reconstruction, conventional elevators were used.		In the early part, the spires were built of steel and used enchanted lifts to carry people to the upper floors. After the reconstruction, conventional elevators were used.

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Second Chaotic Period

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	The vestiges of the Marcons were dismantled by the Gudersnipe Army, and several new empires formed during the [[Mage Wars#The Second Chaotic Period\|Second Chaotic Period]]. A series of campaigns between 50 and 120 B.G.A. established the modern borders, but these were contested until a detachment of [[Eieber]]'s army arrived in 5 B.G.A. Eieber himself did not visit the region. Unlike [[Lim Phat]], the situation in Nos Vorm did call for a military solution, and Lieber's armies were based at Phal.		The vestiges of the Marcons were dismantled by the Gudersnipe Army, and several new empires formed during the [[Mage Wars#The Second Chaotic Period\|Second Chaotic Period]]. A series of campaigns between 50 and 120 B.G.A. established the modern borders, but these were contested until a detachment of [[Eieber]]'s army arrived in 5 B.G.A. Eieber himself did not visit the region. Unlike [[Lim Phat]], the situation in Nos Vorm did call for a military solution, and Lieber's armies were based at Phal.

	The armies of the future [[Unity Earth Sphere Alliance]], banded together with several of the more powerful empires, were able to bring an end to [[tower magic]] by the first year of the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]]. Much like the [[Battle of the Sanguine Gulch]] in Arindell, the [[Battle of Hait Plateau]] signaled the end of the Mage Wars.		The armies of the future [[Unity Earth Sphere Alliance]], banded together with several of the more powerful empires, were able to bring an end to tower magic by the first year of the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]]. Much like the [[Battle of the Sanguine Gulch]] in Arindell, the [[Battle of Hait Plateau]] signaled the end of the Mage Wars.

	===Alliance Era===		===Alliance Era===

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Second Chaotic Period

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	The vestiges of the Marcons were dismantled by the Gudersnipe Army, and several new empires formed during the [[Mage Wars#The Second Chaotic Period\|Second Chaotic Period]]. A series of campaigns between 50 and 120 B.G.A. established the modern borders, but these were contested until a detachment of [[Eieber]]'s army arrived in 5 B.G.A. Eieber himself did not visit the region. Unlike [[Lim Phat]], the situation in Nos Vorm did call for a military solution, and Lieber's armies were based at Phal.		The vestiges of the Marcons were dismantled by the Gudersnipe Army, and several new empires formed during the [[Mage Wars#The Second Chaotic Period\|Second Chaotic Period]]. A series of campaigns between 50 and 120 B.G.A. established the modern borders, but these were contested until a detachment of [[Eieber]]'s army arrived in 5 B.G.A. Eieber himself did not visit the region. Unlike [[Lim Phat]], the situation in Nos Vorm did call for a military solution, and Lieber's armies were based at Phal.

	The armies of the future [[Unity Earth Sphere Alliance]], banded together with several of the more powerful empires, were able to bring an end to tower magic by the first year of the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]]. Much like the [[Battle of the Sanguine Gulch]] in Arindell, the [[Battle of Hait Plateau]] signaled the end of the Mage Wars.		The armies of the future [[Unity Earth Sphere Alliance]], banded together with several of the more powerful empires, were able to bring an end to [[tower magic]] by the first year of the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]]. Much like the [[Battle of the Sanguine Gulch]] in Arindell, the [[Battle of Hait Plateau]] signaled the end of the Mage Wars.

	===Alliance Era===		===Alliance Era===

Siddharth1: /* The Loss of the Few */

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The Loss of the Few

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	==The Loss of the Few==		==The Loss of the Few==
	The Loss of the Few is the name given to a specific event in Phal, early in the [[Necromanic Wars]]. As the city was divided into districts and fortifications hastily built, many small temples and religious shrines were destroyed. In Phal, where ~~religous~~ diversity was itself considered sacred, the loss of any shrine or monument was significant. Even if no truly faithful existed, small religions were kept alive as a matter of course.		The Loss of the Few is the name given to a specific event in Phal, early in the [[Necromanic Wars]]. As the city was divided into districts and fortifications hastily built, many small temples and religious shrines were destroyed. In Phal, where religious diversity was itself considered sacred, the loss of any shrine or monument was significant. Even if no truly faithful existed, small religions were kept alive as a matter of course.

	The hastily-built walls destroyed hundreds of small cult sites. Entire religious sects, some of which had existed for thousands of years, were wiped out. Though the total number of people impacted was ultimately small, the loss of so many faiths and traditions was seen as a huge blow to the city.		The hastily-built walls destroyed hundreds of small cult sites. Entire religious sects, some of which had existed for thousands of years, were wiped out. Though the total number of people impacted was ultimately small, the loss of so many faiths and traditions was seen as a huge blow to the city.

Siddharth1: /* Fourth Age Revelation and Reconstruction */

2022-05-16T22:47:26Z

Fourth Age Revelation and Reconstruction

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	In A.Y. 43, a young inductee of the cult, whose name is lost to history, entered the reliquary of the much reserved Eul-Speak, and began to examine the secretive, ancient device very carefully. Being a mechanically-minded chap, he concluded that the sacred artifact was part of a whole, and began a systematic search for the rest.		In A.Y. 43, a young inductee of the cult, whose name is lost to history, entered the reliquary of the much reserved Eul-Speak, and began to examine the secretive, ancient device very carefully. Being a mechanically-minded chap, he concluded that the sacred artifact was part of a whole, and began a systematic search for the rest.

	The cult remained a powerful force in Phal for the rest of the Alliance era, and far be it from any historian to disagree with accepted doctrine. The version of events celebrated in song and story holds that the unnamed cultist entered the vault, looked upon the Heart of Light, and cried out until his voice was heard across time and space.		The cult remained a powerful force in Phal for the rest of the Alliance era, and far be it from any historian to disagree with accepted doctrine. The version of events celebrated in song and story holds that the unnamed cultist entered the vault, looked upon the Heart of Light (the local name for the nuclear reactor that powered the Ansible), and cried out until his voice was heard across time and space.

	The less dogmatic series of events is as follows. The vault contained two things: Nos Vorm's [[Ansible]], and a nuclear reactor. The Ansible, a testament to the incredible design faculties of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], had continued to function perfectly despite a thousand years of neglect. The only slightly newer receiver, kept in the temple, communicated with the Ansible wirelessly and was itself powered by a small atomic battery. Nightly, the cultists had said a prayer to the receiver, which was in fact a status report to the [[Unity Earth Sphere Alliance]], saying that everything on Nos Vorm was fine and not to bother them. While the Ansible was still in perfectly serviceable order and indeed remained in use, the reactor had not fared well over ten centuries of neglect. Operating at only a fraction of its original power, the unit was days or possibly even mere hours from a catastrophic meltdown, and had been leaking dangerous levels of radiation for centuries. Inside the vault, and rapidly succumbing to radiation poisoning, the cultist found the control panel for the Ansible and had enough sense to activate the machine and enter the technical support number helpfully printed on the side of the console. Throughout the rest of the known worlds, this is regarded as the most important trouble ticket in history, and is helpfully remembered as "[[The Sev One]]".		The less dogmatic series of events is as follows. The vault contained two things: Nos Vorm's [[Ansible]], and a nuclear reactor. The Ansible, a testament to the incredible design faculties of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], had continued to function perfectly despite a thousand years of neglect. The only slightly newer receiver, kept in the temple, communicated with the Ansible wirelessly and was itself powered by a small atomic battery. Nightly, the cultists had said a prayer to the receiver, which was in fact a status report to the [[Unity Earth Sphere Alliance]], saying that everything on Nos Vorm was fine and not to bother them. While the Ansible was still in perfectly serviceable order and indeed remained in use, the reactor had not fared well over ten centuries of neglect. Operating at only a fraction of its original power, the unit was days or possibly even mere hours from a catastrophic meltdown, and had been leaking dangerous levels of radiation for centuries. Inside the vault, and rapidly succumbing to radiation poisoning, the cultist found the control panel for the Ansible and had enough sense to activate the machine and enter the technical support number helpfully printed on the side of the console. Throughout the rest of the known worlds, this is regarded as the most important trouble ticket in history, and is helpfully remembered as "[[The Sev One]]".

Siddharth1: /* Necromanic Wars */

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Necromanic Wars

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	Of interesting note is the general level of technology found in Nos Vorm at this time. With most citizens dedicated to ecclesiastic pursuits and the still high prevalence of magic (preserved in a variety of religious rituals), the region had not industrialized. Small bits of technology, most especially cellular telephones and solar panels, were fairly common, but guns were virtually unheard of. The [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] had no presence on Nos Vorm beyond a single [[GATE]] hub in Phal, which further contributed to its low technological standards.		Of interesting note is the general level of technology found in Nos Vorm at this time. With most citizens dedicated to ecclesiastic pursuits and the still high prevalence of magic (preserved in a variety of religious rituals), the region had not industrialized. Small bits of technology, most especially cellular telephones and solar panels, were fairly common, but guns were virtually unheard of. The [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] had no presence on Nos Vorm beyond a single [[GATE]] hub in Phal, which further contributed to its low technological standards.

	In point of fact, it was the Foundation's inability to intervene that led to such brutal fighting. The one [[G.A.T.E.#GATE Hub\|hub]] in the region was destroyed utterly in the first battle, and no other (known) way existed to travel to and from Nos Vorm. Communication was retained by [[Ansible]], but much like the GATE, only one such device existed, in the hands of the Phal Fidel government:the de facto leaders of Phal itself. For the next century, they continued to report that "everything was fine" and no outside help was needed.		In point of fact, it was the Foundation's inability to intervene that led to such brutal fighting. The one [[G.A.T.E.#GATE Hub\|hub]] in the region was destroyed utterly in the first battle, and no other (known) way existed to travel to and from Nos Vorm. Communication was retained by [[Ansible]], but much like the GATE, only one such device existed, in the hands of the Phal Fidel government: the de facto leaders of Phal itself. For the next century, they continued to report that "everything was fine" and no outside help was needed.

	This, coupled with the large population of Necromancers and relatively low tech level, is believed to be the chief cause of the scale of conflict. Since the end of the [[Mage Wars]], standing armies had been rare on Nos Vorm. The various governments had been chiefly concerned with preventing smuggling and illegal immigration, & actual border defense had long ceased to be a concern. Further complicating matters, the conflict was not between governments. The various nations of Nos Vorm were all still on excellent terms; the problem was the battles between warring Necromancers, their mercenaries, and the undead armies they raised.		This, coupled with the large population of Necromancers and relatively low tech level, is believed to be the chief cause of the scale of conflict. Since the end of the [[Mage Wars]], standing armies had been rare on Nos Vorm. The various governments had been chiefly concerned with preventing smuggling and illegal immigration, & actual border defense had long ceased to be a concern. Further complicating matters, the conflict was not between governments. The various nations of Nos Vorm were all still on excellent terms; the problem was the battles between warring Necromancers, their mercenaries, and the undead armies they raised.

Siddharth1: /* Alliance Era */

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Alliance Era

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	Under the Golden Age, Phal was reconstructed into a glistening, perfect city. One unique attribute of Nos Vorm is a complete lack of geologic activity. This allowed for structures to be built on a truly awe-inspiring scale, and Phal was home to the first sky-scraper known to reach two miles in height without the use of magic.		Under the Golden Age, Phal was reconstructed into a glistening, perfect city. One unique attribute of Nos Vorm is a complete lack of geologic activity. This allowed for structures to be built on a truly awe-inspiring scale, and Phal was home to the first sky-scraper known to reach two miles in height without the use of magic.

	The heart of Phal was the Pentastat Row, an avenue lined with ~~lofted~~ towers around an enormous promenade.		The heart of Phal was the Pentastat Row, an avenue lined with lofty towers around an enormous promenade.

	Ever since the fall of the Marcons, Phal had been known as a melting pot of religious ideologies. While wars had been fought for all of Nos Vorm's recorded history over religious beliefs, in Phal a new kind of battle began. A core tenet of the Alliance is that member worlds my not state-mandate religion; a problematic credo in Nos Vorm, where many of the nations were, effectively, ethno-religious. Still, religious freedom being sacred, the various agencies competed, with the construction of ever more elaborate temples and churches. By the mid-century, Phal was known as "The City of a Thousand Temples".		Ever since the fall of the Marcons, Phal had been known as a melting pot of religious ideologies. While wars had been fought for all of Nos Vorm's recorded history over religious beliefs, in Phal a new kind of battle began. A core tenet of the Alliance is that member worlds my not state-mandate religion; a problematic credo in Nos Vorm, where many of the nations were, effectively, ethno-religious. Still, religious freedom being sacred, the various agencies competed, with the construction of ever more elaborate temples and churches. By the mid-century, Phal was known as "The City of a Thousand Temples".

	During the [[Ages#The Second Age\|Second Age]], Phal became a major center of worship for [[Four Kings of the Last Dynasty\|Mendalla]], with many temples and cult sites dedicated to her. The Songs of Mendalla and nearly all religious material was composed here. Worship of the other kings was not nearly so prevalent, but there did exist moderate followings for Ennead and Makbeth. It is perhaps the lack of significant veneration for Sabatoth that led to one of the most significant changes in Phal.		During the [[Ages#The Second Age\|Second Age]], Phal became a major center of worship for [[Four Kings of the Last Dynasty\|Mendalla]], with many temples and cult sites dedicated to her. The ''Songs of Mendalla'' and nearly all religious material was composed here. Worship of the other kings was not nearly so prevalent, but there did exist moderate followings for Ennead and Makbeth. It is perhaps the lack of significant veneration for Sabatoth that led to one of the most significant changes in Phal.

	As the Second Age waned into the [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third]], worship of Mendalla, Ennead, and Makbeth diminished greatly, while Sabatoth became recognized as the true god, and [[Cardinal Cleric\|Cardinlism]] became the dominant religion. This did not sit well with the people of Nos Vorm, who by now held that declaring any faith the "one true faith" was an anathema. The [[Grand Temple of Mendalla]] (constructed A.Y. 2532) was burned in a riot in [[A.Y.]] 37, known as "'''The Night when the 1000 became 999'''", wherein the temple's very bricks smashed up and carted away. While the actual destruction happened over several weeks, local custom holds "''by dawn the temple was naught but an empty patch of earth''".		As the Second Age waned into the [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third]], worship of Mendalla, Ennead, and Makbeth diminished greatly, while Sabatoth became recognized as the true god, and [[Cardinal Cleric\|Cardinlism]] became the dominant religion. This did not sit well with the people of Nos Vorm, who by now held that declaring any faith the "one true faith" was an anathema. The [[Grand Temple of Mendalla]] (constructed A.Y. 2532) was burned in a riot in [[A.Y.]] 37, known as "'''The Night when the 1000 became 999'''", wherein the temple's very bricks smashed up and carted away. While the actual destruction happened over several weeks, local custom holds "''by dawn the temple was naught but an empty patch of earth''".

Siddharth1: /* The Lost Generation */

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The Lost Generation

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	==The Lost Generation==		==The Lost Generation==
	In the 3rd year of the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]] when contact with the [[known worlds]] was restored, many citizens of Nos Vorm ~~were eager to explore. Since the outside world wasn't coming to them fast enough~~, ~~they journeyed to it. While both young and old left to explore, it was~~ mostly those between the ages of 18 and 35 ~~that~~ set off on multi-year treks to see as much as they could. ~~It is known that the vast~~ majority did not set off with the intent to leave forever, but ~~as is the way of youth,~~ many had not prepared ~~in-depth~~ for their trips.		In the 3rd year of the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]] when contact with the [[known worlds]] was restored, many citizens of Nos Vorm, mostly those between the ages of 18 and 35, set off on multi-year treks to see as much as they could. The majority did not set off with the intent to leave forever, but many had not prepared for their trips.

	===Background===		===Background===
	Across Nos Vorm, money had not often been a huge concern. It was common for young people to travel from city to city, taking work on farms and construction sites, often ~~being~~ paid only in food and a safe place to sleep. Many of the cultures around the world held a spirit of generosity; these were pilgrims after all, traveling to holy sites. Young travelers could rely on work for their room and board and handouts for any meager necessities. If they were paid at all it was usually in very small amounts, used mostly for recreation and to be donated to other temples and cult sites.		Across Nos Vorm, money had not often been a huge concern. It was common for young people to travel from city to city, taking work on farms and construction sites, often paid only in food and a safe place to sleep. Many of the cultures around the world held a spirit of generosity; these were pilgrims after all, traveling to holy sites. Young travelers could rely on work for their room and board and handouts for any meager necessities. If they were paid at all it was usually in very small amounts, used mostly for recreation and to be donated to other temples and cult sites.

	In the warmer areas, it was common to sleep outside. Most temples even had small, well-groomed parks on their grounds, ~~willed~~ with soft grass~~. These were expressly~~ set aside for adherents to sleep beneath the stars and contemplate the infinite. In fact, sleeping in parks was such a common part of the culture that in many languages it actually came to mean "a place to sleep".		In the warmer areas, it was common to sleep outside. Most temples even had small, well-groomed parks on their grounds, filled with soft grass, and set aside for adherents to sleep beneath the stars and contemplate the infinite. In fact, sleeping in parks was such a common part of the culture that in many languages, the word for 'Park' actually came to mean, "a place to sleep".

	===Travels Off-World===		===Travels Off-World===
	This was, however, not a wholly effective approach when traveling to other regions. The [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], in particular, who controlled many of the areas first explored by travelers from Nos Vorm, had very strictly enforced laws about "sleeping rough" and went to great lengths to keep ~~it's~~ own citizens off the streets. Many travelers from Nos Vorm were charged with vagrancy, which was not a serious crime but ~~instead opened the doors to what would keep~~ them from going home.		This was, however, not a wholly effective approach when traveling to other regions. The [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], in particular, who controlled many of the areas first explored by travelers from Nos Vorm, had very strictly enforced laws about "sleeping rough" and went to great lengths to keep its own citizens off the streets. Many travelers from Nos Vorm were charged with vagrancy, which was not a serious crime, but kept them from going home.

	The Foundation, at its core, is dedicated to the notion of long-term stability. Homelessness being by nature unstable, significant resources are made available to keep it from happening. Many travelers from Nos Vorm had no money and expected to work for food and lodging as they had back home, and were as such placed into these programs.		The Foundation, at its core, is dedicated to the notion of long-term stability. Homelessness being by nature unstable, significant resources are made available to keep it from happening. Many travelers from Nos Vorm had no money and expected to work for food and lodging as they had back home, and were as such placed into these programs. Many Phalites were able to achieve their goals simply by traveling from one [[Labor Mill]] to another. Still others who made it as far as Alliance regions took up temporary jobs and lodgings, and became settled. There were no serious barriers to returning home, but the lure of modern conveniences such as electricity and indoor plumbing proved too much, and most simply began new lives elsewhere.

	~~It was not a hostile effort by any means; and in fact many~~ Phalites were able to achieve their goals simply by traveling from one [[Labor Mill]] to another. Still others who made it as far as Alliance regions took up temporary jobs and lodgings, and became settled. There were no serious barriers to returning home, but the lure of modern conveniences such as electricity and indoor plumbing proved too much, and most simply began new lives ~~elsehwere~~.

	===Impact===		===Impact===
	In some regions of Nos Vorm, the exodus was as much as 95% between ages 18 and 25, and 9% for 18-35. Over all, the dimension lost about 70% of ~~it's~~ population in that demographic. It was fortunate the trend did not continue, but it left a lasting impact on the character of the world. Much like the ~~lose~~ of ~~religous~~ traditions, the loss of a generation was felt for centuries to come.		In some regions of Nos Vorm, the exodus was as much as 95% between ages 18 and 25, and 9% for 18-35. Over all, the dimension lost about 70% of its population in that demographic. It was fortunate the trend did not continue, but it left a lasting impact on the character of the world. Much like the losses of religious traditions, the loss of a generation was felt for centuries to come.



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