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	In the end the conflict was resolved without further bloodshed. The TDFN lost 62 sailors about ''Serpentine'' and the Ral'Parthians lost 577. The standoff soured relations between Bootharia and the Federation, and bred strong anti-dragon sentiments. It further planted the ideal that, somehow, in some way, there was tension between the Crimson Blade and the TDFN. This was not true by any measure, but the notion lingered in the public consciousness.		In the end the conflict was resolved without further bloodshed. The TDFN lost 62 sailors about ''Serpentine'' and the Ral'Parthians lost 577. The standoff soured relations between Bootharia and the Federation, and bred strong anti-dragon sentiments. It further planted the ideal that, somehow, in some way, there was tension between the Crimson Blade and the TDFN. This was not true by any measure, but the notion lingered in the public consciousness.

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	There was never an open battle, but several small skirmishes were fought, with each side taking warning shots but making no direct hits. Ral'Parthia demonstrated that their locally-built weapons were superior to those the Federation had purchased, and if it did come to open combat, there would be heavy losses. The Federation then attempted the dragons' standard form of 'big-stick' diplomacy, and made it known that they had placed a ballistic missile submarine within range of Ral'Parthia's capitol city. They also made references to [[Korsic-Phong]], a gentle reminder that they were willing and able to resort to such measures.		There was never an open battle, but several small skirmishes were fought, with each side taking warning shots but making no direct hits. Ral'Parthia demonstrated that their locally-built weapons were superior to those the Federation had purchased, and if it did come to open combat, there would be heavy losses. The Federation then attempted the dragons' standard form of 'big-stick' diplomacy, and made it known that they had placed a ballistic missile submarine within range of Ral'Parthia's capitol city. They also made references to [[Korsic-Phong]], a gentle reminder that they were willing and able to resort to such measures.

	This caused a massive uproar in Ral'Parthia, who had been petitioning for some time to join the Alliance and was making progress. They decried the Federation, called them bullies, and threatened to sink the submarine. The Ral'Parthian president made a big show of publicly issuing the batteries-release order, giving his ~~missile~~ commanders permission to launch at their ~~discretion~~.		This caused a massive uproar in Ral'Parthia, who had been petitioning for some time to join the Alliance and was making progress. They decried the Federation, called them bullies, and threatened to sink the submarine. The Ral'Parthian president made a big show of publicly issuing the batteries-release order, giving his submarine commanders permission to fire on the Federation submarine. The Ral'Parthian's own land-based missile sites were also placed on high alert, with the president issuing the order to counter-launch if enemy missiles were detected. The exact range of their missiles was unknown, but anecdotle evidence suggested they should be able to shower Serpentia and [[Bident]] with missiles.

	The [[Crimson Blade]] already had a fast carrier group in [[Kiatra]], and had had them on station in the [[Drunlake]] Sea. Once the threat of atomic war had been made, the task force set sail immediately for Goban.		The [[Crimson Blade]] already had a fast carrier group in [[Kiatra]], and had had them on station in the [[Drunlake]] Sea. Once the threat of atomic war had been made, the task force set sail immediately for Goban.
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	The interdiction of the Crimson Blade turned the conflict into a crisis. It was well known that while the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] supplied arms to the Federation Navy, the weapons they kept for themselves were far superior. Further, as the dragons were strongly allied with the Foundation, it was obvious they would not risk a conflict. The Foundation stated the task force was dispatched to take and occupy the island and expel all others, and that it would be interred until a peaceful agreement was reached. While they did support the Alliance and Federation, the Foundation was strongly opposed to the use of in-atmosphere atomic weapons, and had demonstrated many times they were willing to use force to prevent it.		The interdiction of the Crimson Blade turned the conflict into a crisis. It was well known that while the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] supplied arms to the Federation Navy, the weapons they kept for themselves were far superior. Further, as the dragons were strongly allied with the Foundation, it was obvious they would not risk a conflict. The Foundation stated the task force was dispatched to take and occupy the island and expel all others, and that it would be interred until a peaceful agreement was reached. While they did support the Alliance and Federation, the Foundation was strongly opposed to the use of in-atmosphere atomic weapons, and had demonstrated many times they were willing to use force to prevent it.

	This put Ral'Parthia in an uncomfortable position. While they were willing to go to war with the dragons because they knew the threat of a nuclear attack on Iami would give them a strong position to negotiate a favorable settlement, they had no such luxury with the Foundation. Modia was well out of range, and the [[Crimson Blade Elites]] were easily on par with their own forces. Moreover, the Foundation had the capacity to bring in much larger ~~forces~~ as needed.		This put Ral'Parthia in an uncomfortable position. While they were willing to go to war with the dragons because they knew the threat of a nuclear attack on Iami would give them a strong position to negotiate a favorable settlement, they had no such luxury with the Foundation. Modia was well out of range, and the [[Crimson Blade Elites]] were easily on par with their own forces. Moreover, the Foundation had the capacity to bring in a much larger army as needed.

	With the Crimson Blade task force just three days out, the Ral'Parthians attempted to provoke a conflict. They ordered their captains to maneuver aggressively, and to go to complete radio silence. The belief was that if they could insight the TDFN to fire the first shots, they could retain their claim on the land. The TDFN, however, was just as aggressive, but equally unwilling to be the ones who fired first.		With the Crimson Blade task force just three days out, the Ral'Parthians attempted to provoke a conflict. They ordered their captains to maneuver aggressively, and to go to complete radio silence. The belief was that if they could insight the TDFN to fire the first shots, they could retain their claim on the land. The TDFN, however, was just as aggressive, but equally unwilling to be the ones who fired first.

	Somewhere in the confusion, ''[[T.D.S. Serpentine]]'' was sunk. The cause was believed to be a torpedo hit, though 23 crewmen were rescued before the fast-attack submarine sank in three miles of water. Since the first shot had been fired, the Federation retaliated by sinking one of Ral'Parthia's battle cruisers. The stage was set for an all-out offensive, but brought to a halt when Crimson Blade fighters arrived overhead. ~~Unencrpyted~~ radio transmissions warned that the fighters were only painting targets, and cruise-missile submarines already in the area were prepared to put an end to any further aggressive action. To demonstrate the validity of the threat, targets were painted on all four Federation carriers.		Somewhere in the confusion, ''[[T.D.S. Serpentine]]'' was sunk. The cause was believed to be a torpedo hit, though 23 crewmen were rescued before the fast-attack submarine sank in three miles of water. Since the first shot had been fired, the Federation retaliated by sinking one of Ral'Parthia's battle cruisers. The stage was set for an all-out offensive, but brought to a halt when Crimson Blade fighters arrived overhead. Unencrypted radio transmissions warned that the fighters were only painting targets, and cruise-missile submarines already in the area were prepared to put an end to any further aggressive action. To demonstrate the validity of the threat, targets were painted on all four Federation carriers.

	While the Foundation would later state that they had no intention whatsoever of firing on their allies, the bluff ~~had been neccessary~~ to show Ral'Parthia of their serious intentions. The Foundation went on to garrison the island group and put a 99-year moratorium on any mining operations. The dragons themselves were fine with this, as 99 years was very short in dragon-terms, though the lose of potential mining revenue caused a great deal of resentment in Bootharia. Ral'Parthia was forced to withdraw entirely, though they were offered a deal: they would be allowed to build an agricultural colony on the island in exchange for granting the Foundation rights to build a garrison on Ral'Parthia.		While the Foundation would later state that they had no intention whatsoever of firing on their allies, the bluff was necessary to show Ral'Parthia of their serious intentions. The Foundation went on to garrison the island group and put a 99-year moratorium on any mining operations. The dragons themselves were fine with this, as 99 years was very short in dragon-terms, though the lose of potential mining revenue caused a great deal of resentment in Bootharia. Ral'Parthia was forced to withdraw entirely, though they were offered a deal: they would be allowed to build an agricultural colony on the island in exchange for granting the Foundation rights to build a garrison on Ral'Parthia.

	It was an interesting act of charity. On the international stage, it offered Ral'Parthia a chance to save face by rejecting the terms. The ardent defense of their homeland was a deeply-seated cultural ideal by this time, and so of course it was ridiculous to imagine they would let an unfriendly power have a base on their soil. Of course, by the same vein, it tacitly forced them to admit they had never intended to colonize the island, as it was quite obvious it was a terrible place for growing crops.		It was an interesting act of charity. On the international stage, it offered Ral'Parthia a chance to save face by rejecting the terms. The ardent defense of their homeland was a deeply-seated cultural ideal by this time, and so of course it was ridiculous to imagine they would let an unfriendly power have a base on their soil. Of course, by the same vein, it tacitly forced them to admit they had never intended to colonize the island, as it was quite obvious it was a terrible place for growing crops.

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	=====Rest of the Alliance Period=====		=====Rest of the Alliance Period=====
	Throughout the rest of the Alliance era, Geth remained a remote and seldom-discussed backwater. The export of chemicals derived from moppet became most valuable during the [[Kamian Succession Wars]], and interest in developing the region briefly returned. The population was found to be stable at 300,000, though changing weather patterns had forced them to adapt repeatedly. Most lived as subsistence hunters, fishers, or farmers, many all three. The profits from chemical sales paid for a reasonable standard of living, but most citizens did not have east access to medical care and could not afford it if they did.		Throughout the rest of the Alliance era, Geth remained a remote and seldom-discussed backwater. The export of chemicals derived from moppet became most valuable during the [[Kamian Succession Wars]], and interest in developing the region briefly returned. The population was found to be stable at 300,000, though changing weather patterns had forced them to adapt repeatedly. Most lived as subsistence hunters, fishers, or farmers, many all three, seasonally. The profits from chemical sales paid for a reasonable standard of living, but most citizens did not have east access to medical care and could not afford it if they did.

	In the late [[Ages#The Sixth Age\|Sixth Age]], talks resumed to grant mineral rights to the Gudersnipe Foundation in exchange for finally constructing deepwater ports. Negotiations were serious, this time, as the modern government saw it as the only way to end two millennia of poverty. A construction date was in the process of being set when the [[Long Night]] fell.		In the late [[Ages#The Sixth Age\|Sixth Age]], talks resumed to grant mineral rights to the Gudersnipe Foundation in exchange for finally constructing deepwater ports. Negotiations were serious, this time, as the modern government saw it as the only way to end two millennia of poverty. A construction date was in the process of being set when the [[Long Night]] fell.

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Resurgence

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	======Resurgence======		======Resurgence======
	In A.Y. 3882, an interesting political figure emerged. [[~~Obadaih~~ Chan]], the ~~major~~ of a fishing village with just 600 residents, declared himself to be the legitimate president of ''"The Free and Democratic State of Geth"''. He traveled to Iami and eventually to [[Arindell]], where he began to campaign for having all of Geth's debts forgiven. Chan was a various curious individual, charismatic and well-spoken, he appeared at many high-profile political functions in Arindell, and met with top leaders of the Alliance. All the while, he was in fact living on the streets. Because of his high profile, he could not risk begging or using shelters where he might be recognized. To appear clean and well-groomed, he would break in to empty houses to shower and steal clothes.		In A.Y. 3882, an interesting political figure emerged. [[Obadiah Chan]], the mayor of a fishing village with just 600 residents, declared himself to be the legitimate president of ''"The Free and Democratic State of Geth"''. He traveled to Iami and eventually to [[Arindell]], where he began to campaign for having all of Geth's debts forgiven. Chan was a various curious individual, charismatic and well-spoken, he appeared at many high-profile political functions in Arindell, and met with top leaders of the Alliance. All the while, he was in fact living on the streets. Because of his high profile, he could not risk begging or using shelters where he might be recognized. To appear clean and well-groomed, he would break in to empty houses to shower and steal clothes.

	Several prominent residents took pity on Chan, and provided him with lodgings. He became a minor celebrity, and even when his true lack of political clout was revealed, he retained the respect he had earned. ''"Everyone talks about changing the world. I just decided to go out and do it."''. Chan spent over ten years in Arindell, and eventually succeeded in having all of the former government of Geth's debts forgiven or severely reduced. Several of the major financial institutions requested at least a token payment, which were made by Chan's benefactors in Arindell.		Several prominent residents took pity on Chan, and provided him with lodgings. He became a minor celebrity, and even when his true lack of political clout was revealed, he retained the respect he had earned. ''"Everyone talks about changing the world. I just decided to go out and do it."''. Chan spent over ten years in Arindell, and eventually succeeded in having all of the former government of Geth's debts forgiven or severely reduced. Several of the major financial institutions requested at least a token payment, which were made by Chan's benefactors in Arindell.

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Ral'Parthia

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	When winter approached, the ConFeds appeared to be gaining ground, and even had some units of Ralian soldiers surrender to them. This bolstered their confidence, most especially when they discovered how many female soldiers the Ral had "been forced" to employ. As neither Ral'Parthia nor the Confederation were signatories to the battle charter, the details of what happened to these prisoners should not be further speculated upon. However, the surrenders proved to be part of a carefully orchestrated plot.		When winter approached, the ConFeds appeared to be gaining ground, and even had some units of Ralian soldiers surrender to them. This bolstered their confidence, most especially when they discovered how many female soldiers the Ral had "been forced" to employ. As neither Ral'Parthia nor the Confederation were signatories to the battle charter, the details of what happened to these prisoners should not be further speculated upon. However, the surrenders proved to be part of a carefully orchestrated plot.

	The remote and isolated islands that made up Ral'Parthia were home to a rather large number of rare and exotic diseases. Diseases which the Ral had conquered very quickly. Diseases which the Ral had now opted to weaponize against their invaders. As winter set in, the POWs, chosen because they were asymptomatic carriers, became vectors.		The remote and isolated islands that made up Ral'Parthia were home to a rather large number of rare and exotic diseases. Diseases which the Ral had conquered very quickly. Diseases which the Ral had, now opted to weaponize against their invaders. As winter set in, the POWs, chosen because they were asymptomatic carriers, became vectors.

	Months of brutal winter fighting followed, with sick and dying ConFed soldiers surrendering in droves. They were all promptly executed, and when word of the mass executions spread, the remaining ConFed forces had little choice but to withdraw. They were harried and attacked the entire way back to the beaches, with many escaping troop ships sunk by submarines. as they edged away from the coast. In all, ConFed losses reached a staggering 800,000. Though no word exists of how many Ralians died, the number is believed to be considerably lower.		Months of brutal winter fighting followed, with sick and dying ConFed soldiers surrendering in droves. They were all promptly executed, and when word of the mass executions spread, the remaining ConFed forces had little choice but to withdraw. They were harried and attacked the entire way back to the beaches, with many escaping troop ships sunk by submarines. as they edged away from the coast. In all, ConFed losses reached a staggering 800,000. Though no word exists of how many Ralians died, the number is believed to be considerably lower.
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	By this time, Ral'Parthia had a powerful domestically-produced navy, including aircraft carriers, and a locally-built and improved-upon copy of the [[Doer-Daisy]] multi-role strike-fighter. In addition, they had a fleet of nuclear-powered fast-attack submarines that was suspected to be much larger than anyone knew. Lastly, Ral'Parthia was suspected of possessing ballistic missiles capable of delivering atomic warheads at least as far as Goban.		By this time, Ral'Parthia had a powerful domestically-produced navy, including aircraft carriers, and a locally-built and improved-upon copy of the [[Doer-Daisy]] multi-role strike-fighter. In addition, they had a fleet of nuclear-powered fast-attack submarines that was suspected to be much larger than anyone knew. Lastly, Ral'Parthia was suspected of possessing ballistic missiles capable of delivering atomic warheads at least as far as Goban.

	There was never an open battle, but several small skirmishes were fought, with each side taking warning shots but making no direct hits. Ral'Parthia demonstrated that their locally-built weapons were superior to those the Federation had purchased, and if it did come to open combat, there would be heavy losses. The Federation then attempted the ~~dragon~~'s standard form of 'big-stick' diplomacy, and made it known that they had placed a ballistic missile submarine within range of Ral'Parthia's capitol city. They also made references to [[Korsic-Phong]], a gentle reminder that they were willing and able to resort to such measures.		There was never an open battle, but several small skirmishes were fought, with each side taking warning shots but making no direct hits. Ral'Parthia demonstrated that their locally-built weapons were superior to those the Federation had purchased, and if it did come to open combat, there would be heavy losses. The Federation then attempted the dragons' standard form of 'big-stick' diplomacy, and made it known that they had placed a ballistic missile submarine within range of Ral'Parthia's capitol city. They also made references to [[Korsic-Phong]], a gentle reminder that they were willing and able to resort to such measures.

	This caused a massive uproar in Ral'Parthia, who had been petitioning for some time to join the Alliance and was making progress. They decried the Federation, called them bullies, and threatened to sink the submarine. The Ral'Parthian president made a big show of publicly issuing the batteries-release order, giving his missile commanders permission to launch at their discretion.		This caused a massive uproar in Ral'Parthia, who had been petitioning for some time to join the Alliance and was making progress. They decried the Federation, called them bullies, and threatened to sink the submarine. The Ral'Parthian president made a big show of publicly issuing the batteries-release order, giving his missile commanders permission to launch at their discretion.

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Long Night

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	===Long Night===		===Long Night===
	When the Long Night began, Geth was left completely isolated. No markets to sell their exports, no fuel to run their fishing boats. It is thought that a famine killed much of the population, and the one city was ~~left~~ abandoned within a generation. The harsh climate destroyed the few remaining modern conveniences very quickly, and the isolated population regressed technologically. Geth had been developing a unique culture for quite some time, and in the wake of the collapse of the Alliance, only the heartiest and most self-sufficient of ~~it's~~ population survived.		When the Long Night began, Geth was left completely isolated. No markets to sell their exports, no fuel to run their fishing boats. It is thought that a famine killed much of the population, and the one city was abandoned within a generation. The harsh climate destroyed the few remaining modern conveniences very quickly, and the isolated population regressed technologically. Geth had been developing a unique culture for quite some time, and in the wake of the collapse of the Alliance, only the heartiest and most self-sufficient of its population survived.

	The remaining population living mostly on the interior, with isolated fishing settlements on the coast in the summer months. They were semi-nomadic, moving between permanent settlements with the shifting weather. The religion blended elements of [[Cardinalism]] with shamanic practices derived from the cycles of nature. Inspired by the many ancient ruins that still dotted the islands, the locals began to build a deep and rich mythology.		The remaining population living mostly on the interior, with isolated fishing settlements on the coast in the summer months. They were semi-nomadic, moving between permanent settlements with the shifting weather. The religion blended elements of [[Cardinalism]] with shamanic practices derived from the cycles of nature. Inspired by the many ancient ruins that still dotted the islands, the locals began to build a deep and rich mythology.

	By perhaps a thousand years after the fall of the Long Night, the civilization that survived looked nothing like what had once been. Harsh weather had destroyed the last artificial harbors, leaving the locals to resort to line fishing off the coast. Travel between the three major islands became impossible, which caused many distinct cultures to develop in isolation from each other. The few survivors had formed nomadic tribes. They ~~ahd~~ lost all ability to produce ~~medal~~ and forgotten entirely what once was. Whole new languages developed ~~seperate~~ from one another, and tools were made from stone or bone.		By perhaps a thousand years after the fall of the Long Night, the civilization that survived looked nothing like what had once been. Harsh weather had destroyed the last artificial harbors, leaving the locals to resort to line fishing off the coast. Travel between the three major islands became impossible, which caused many distinct cultures to develop in isolation from each other. The few survivors had formed nomadic tribes. They had lost all ability to produce metal and forgotten entirely what once was. Whole new languages developed separate from one another, and tools were made from stone or bone.

	The ever-shifting weather patterns caused the cold wasteland to transform once again into a dense forest. By the second ~~millenium~~, a few of the tribes had even begun to build stone structures of their own. Shelters, some, but mostly temples and ritual sites. Many even re-discovered ancient ritual sites left over from the Marcons, and some magic was found again. The tribes began to fight with one another, and it is known that a long and brutal war shaped the population. Still, by the end of the Long Night, they had become experts at surviving in unforgiving Geth, and the population stood at close to 3 million, larger than it had ever been since the time of the Marcon Alliance.		The ever-shifting weather patterns caused the cold wasteland to transform once again into a dense forest. By the second millennium, a few of the tribes had even begun to build stone structures of their own. Shelters, some, but mostly temples and ritual sites. Many even re-discovered ancient ritual sites left over from the Marcons, and some magic was found again. The tribes began to fight with one another, and it is known that a long and brutal war shaped the population. Still, by the end of the Long Night, they had become experts at surviving in unforgiving Geth, and the population stood at close to 3 million, larger than it had ever been since the time of the Marcon Alliance.

	===Ral'Parthia===		===Ral'Parthia===

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Ethnic Cleansing in Serpentia

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	====Ethnic Cleansing in Serpentia====		====Ethnic Cleansing in Serpentia====
	During the [[Long Night]], a group of people called Ral were brought to [[Serpentia]] and [[Shenzen]] to work in [[Samuel Fate]]'s few industrial centers, drawn from existing industrial regions because they had the skills needed to build new factories and refineries. However, they brought with them a secret religion which did not mesh especially well with the bastardized secretive versions of [[Cardinalism]] under Fate's regime.		During the [[Long Night]], a group of people called [[Ral]] were brought to [[Serpentia]] and [[Shenzen]] to work in [[Samuel Fate]]'s few industrial centers, drawn from existing industrial regions because they had the skills needed to build new factories and refineries. However, they brought with them a secret religion which did not mesh especially well with the bastardized secretive versions of [[Cardinalism]] under Fate's regime.

	Through the millennia, the Ral maintained a sort of specialized status. During the Long Night in Serpentia, you either worked as a slave in the mines, a slave on the collective farms, or if you were very lucky got to live in one of the factory cities and work. With no formal education, most workers learned trades from their parents, and as such Ralians had a virtual monopoly on the highly skilled jobs.		Through the millennia, the Ral maintained a sort of specialized status. During the Long Night in Serpentia, you either worked as a slave in the mines, a slave on the collective farms, or if you were very lucky got to live in one of the factory cities and work. With no formal education, most workers learned trades from their parents, and as such Ralians had a virtual monopoly on the highly skilled jobs.

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Long Night

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	The remaining population living mostly on the interior, with isolated fishing settlements on the coast in the summer months. They were semi-nomadic, moving between permanent settlements with the shifting weather. The religion blended elements of [[Cardinalism]] with shamanic practices derived from the cycles of nature. Inspired by the many ancient ruins that still dotted the islands, the locals began to build a deep and rich mythology.		The remaining population living mostly on the interior, with isolated fishing settlements on the coast in the summer months. They were semi-nomadic, moving between permanent settlements with the shifting weather. The religion blended elements of [[Cardinalism]] with shamanic practices derived from the cycles of nature. Inspired by the many ancient ruins that still dotted the islands, the locals began to build a deep and rich mythology.

	By perhaps a thousand years after the fall of the Long Night, the civilization that survived looked nothing like what had once been. Harsh weather had destroyed the last artificial harbors, leaving		By perhaps a thousand years after the fall of the Long Night, the civilization that survived looked nothing like what had once been. Harsh weather had destroyed the last artificial harbors, leaving the locals to resort to line fishing off the coast. Travel between the three major islands became impossible, which caused many distinct cultures to develop in isolation from each other. The few survivors had formed nomadic tribes. They ahd lost all ability to produce medal and forgotten entirely what once was. Whole new languages developed seperate from one another, and tools were made from stone or bone.

			The ever-shifting weather patterns caused the cold wasteland to transform once again into a dense forest. By the second millenium, a few of the tribes had even begun to build stone structures of their own. Shelters, some, but mostly temples and ritual sites. Many even re-discovered ancient ritual sites left over from the Marcons, and some magic was found again. The tribes began to fight with one another, and it is known that a long and brutal war shaped the population. Still, by the end of the Long Night, they had become experts at surviving in unforgiving Geth, and the population stood at close to 3 million, larger than it had ever been since the time of the Marcon Alliance.

	===Ral'Parthia===		===Ral'Parthia===

CourseDirector: /* Ral'Parthia */

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Ral'Parthia

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	In the late [[Ages#The Sixth Age\|Sixth Age]], talks resumed to grant mineral rights to the Gudersnipe Foundation in exchange for finally constructing deepwater ports. Negotiations were serious, this time, as the modern government saw it as the only way to end two millenia of poverty. A construction date was in the process of being set when the [[Long Night]] fell.		In the late [[Ages#The Sixth Age\|Sixth Age]], talks resumed to grant mineral rights to the Gudersnipe Foundation in exchange for finally constructing deepwater ports. Negotiations were serious, this time, as the modern government saw it as the only way to end two millenia of poverty. A construction date was in the process of being set when the [[Long Night]] fell.

			===Long Night===
			When the Long Night began, Geth was left completely isolated. No markets to sell their exports, no fuel to run their fishing boats. It is thought that a famine killed much of the population, and the one city was left abandoned within a generation. The harsh climate destroyed the few remaining modern conveniences very quickly, and the isolated population regressed technologically. Geth had been developing a unique culture for quite some time, and in the wake of the collapse of the Alliance, only the heartiest and most self-sufficient of it's population survived.

			The remaining population living mostly on the interior, with isolated fishing settlements on the coast in the summer months. They were semi-nomadic, moving between permanent settlements with the shifting weather. The religion blended elements of [[Cardinalism]] with shamanic practices derived from the cycles of nature. Inspired by the many ancient ruins that still dotted the islands, the locals began to build a deep and rich mythology.

			By perhaps a thousand years after the fall of the Long Night, the civilization that survived looked nothing like what had once been. Harsh weather had destroyed the last artificial harbors, leaving

	===Ral'Parthia===		===Ral'Parthia===