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	The Last Light is a focal point in [[The Northlands]], which contains a massive underground light and heat source inside a hollow mountain. The people there believe it is the last night in the verse~~, that~~ the sun has gone out, and the entire rest of the world is dead, lifeless, and cold. The locals call it "The Great Immaru".		The Last Light is a focal point in [[The Northlands]], which contains a massive underground light and heat source inside a hollow mountain. The people there believe it is the last night in the verse: the sun has gone out, and the entire rest of the world is dead, lifeless, and cold. The locals call their homeland, "The Great Immaru".

	'''Notes''' - am going to borrow heavily from this site http://s155239215.onlinehome.us/turkic/40_Language/SumerDictionaryEn.htm for the language used by the locals and try to build a language based on Akkadian.		'''Notes''' - am going to borrow heavily from this site http://s155239215.onlinehome.us/turkic/40_Language/SumerDictionaryEn.htm for the language used by the locals and try to build a language based on Akkadian.

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Mythology and History

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	==Mythology and History==		==Mythology and History==
	The Immaru was settled at the Breaking of the World at the end of the [[Mythical Age]], originally by a small group of dragons, humans, and [[Mystical Creatures]]~~, to hide from the turmoil of the breaking~~. They now believe (thanks to the storm left over from said event) all of creation was destroyed, and they are the last survivors. They believe there is nothing but darkness, endless wastes, beyond their land.		The Immaru was settled at the Breaking of the World at the end of the [[Mythical Age]], originally by a small group of dragons, humans, and [[Mystical Creatures]]. They now believe (thanks to the storm left over from said event) all of creation was destroyed, and they are the last survivors. They believe there is nothing but darkness, and endless wastes, beyond their land.

	===Immaru Creation Myth===		===Immaru Creation Myth===
	~~<center>''Once upon~~ a ~~time~~, there was a beautiful princess. She was born the heir to a vast and great kingdom that was in great peril. The apprentice had won, the king was dead, and the entire world was being swallowed up by a great storm. These are the stars that shown upon the princess when she came into the ~~world~~, ~~born to leave much too soon~~.~~''</center>~~		This is a fictionalized account, among the Immaru, of their origin.

	<center>''~~But the Broodmother from the land of Mas shined her countenance~~ upon the ~~princess~~, ~~and gifted her the last egg~~. ~~With~~ the ~~egg as her guide~~, the ~~princess led all her people away from the~~ storm~~, finding shelter beneath the last light of creation~~. ~~Beneath this light,~~ the ~~subjects of~~ the princess ~~took shelter, and the entire rest of~~ the world, ~~the seas, and all the heavens, were destroyed~~.''</center>		<center>''Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess: the heir to a vast kingdom, in great peril. The apprentice had won, the king was dead, and the world was swallowed up by a great storm. These are the stars that shone upon the princess when she came into the world, born to leave much too soon.''</center>

	<center>''But the princess ~~could not lead~~ her ~~people~~. ~~So she took~~ the egg, ~~and held it aloft as an offering to~~ the light. ~~The hag hatched~~ and ~~gave birth to~~ the ~~first dragon. The dragon was a wise~~ and ~~powerful being~~, ~~capable of leading the last survivors of her kingdom~~.''</center>		<center>''But the Broodmother from the land of Mas turned her countenance upon the princess, and gave her the last egg. With the egg as her guide, the princess led her people from the storm, finding shelter beneath the last light of creation. Beneath this light, the subjects of the princess took shelter, and the rest of the world, the seas, and all the heavens, were destroyed.''</center>

	<center>''But the dragon could not rule forever. So the princess gathered up all the waters and gave her life to bring forth a form ~~that was~~ pleasing to the dragon’s eye. With this form, the dragon sired the lady of the skies. The lady ruled over the ~~immaru~~, and gave birth to a great brood. Her progeny were wise and ruled over the people for a thousand generations, all through the aeons until the end of time.''</center>		<center>''But the princess could not lead her people. So she took the egg, and held it aloft as an offering to the light. The egg hatched and gave birth to the first dragon. The dragon was a wise and powerful being, capable of leading the last survivors of her kingdom.''</center>

			<center>''But the dragon could not rule forever. So the princess gathered up all the waters and gave her life to bring forth a form pleasing to the dragon’s eye. With this form, the dragon sired the lady of the skies. The lady ruled over the Immaru, and gave birth to a great brood. Her progeny were wise and ruled over the people for a thousand generations, all through the aeons until the end of time.''</center>

			[[Scarlet Jusenkyou]] & Co., determine the truth behind this myth.

	==Language==		==Language==

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Culture

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	'''Anu''' - ''The Heavenly Ones''		'''Anu''' - ''The Heavenly Ones''

	The Anu are a race of humans with a heavy dose of [[dragon]] blood. ~~While the actual numbers very, every~~ Anu is at least 15% dragon, with many "half dragon" ~~Anu in the population~~. Those of greater dragon ancestry have a higher place in society, though all Anu are effectively slaves. They believe they were "chosen" by the dragons, who brought them to the Immaru and have kept them safe ever since.		The Anu are a race of humans with a heavy dose of [[dragon]] blood. Every Anu is at least 15% dragon, with many "half dragon". Those of greater dragon ancestry have a higher place in society, though all Anu are effectively slaves. They believe they were "chosen" by the dragons of the Baku, who brought them to the Immaru and have kept them safe ever since.

	~~The whole of~~ Anu society is based on their worship of the Baku. The Anu perform all manual labor, growing crops and raising animals, mining raw materials, and the like. When excess labor is available, they construct elaborate temples and monuments to their gods. The Anu are rewarded for their efforts with festivals and feasts, and the continued privilege of living.		Anu society is based on their worship of the Baku. The Anu perform all manual labor, growing crops and raising animals, mining raw materials, and the like. When excess labor is available, they construct elaborate temples and monuments to their gods. The Anu are rewarded for their efforts with festivals and feasts, and the continued privilege of living.

	Because of the intensity of the light, all Anu must wear protective ~~clothing~~ robes and veils when passing through or working near the central chamber. Eye protection is also important, which led to the invention of sunglasses. Outside of the main chamber, in areas lit by reflective panels, Anu may remove their robes, but this is discouraged. The exception is an annual festival in which every Anu is required to shave all body hair and walk naked through the central chamber. Various other rituals throughout the year have them preforming similar rites. The true reason, vitamin D, is lost to history, but the rituals keep the Anu healthy.		Because of the intensity of the light, all Anu must wear protective robes and veils when passing through or working near the central chamber. Eye protection is also important, which led to the invention of sunglasses. Outside of the main chamber, in areas lit by reflective panels, Anu may remove their robes, but this is discouraged. The exception is an annual festival in which every Anu is required to shave all body hair and walk naked through the central chamber. Various other rituals throughout the year have them preforming similar rites. The true reason, vitamin D, is lost to history, but the rituals keep the Anu healthy.

	===Dumazi===		===Dumazi===
	The Dumazi are "the bad kind" of [[Dragon-half]]s, bred through the rape of Anu women by dragons. They serve as the military and guards for the Immaru, and also keep the Anu population in check. While they are generally kept in line by the dragons, the fear they cause among the Anu is considered a helpful tool in subjugating the population.		The Dumazi are "the bad kind" of [[Dragon-half]], bred through the rape of Anu women by dragons. They serve as the military and guards for the Immaru, and also keep the Anu population in check. While they are generally kept in line by the dragons, the fear they cause among the Anu is considered a helpful tool in subjugating the population.

	===Baku===		===Baku===
	'''Tammabukku''' - ''dragons from the Land of Mas''		'''Tammabukku''' - ''dragons from the Land of Mas''

	Baku is the local name for [[dragons]]. Specifically, a race of White Water dragons previously unknown to dragon (or human) kind. They are the descendants of [[The Twelfth Egg]], ~~which only~~ hatched around the time of the [[Mythical Age#The Breaking of the World\|Breaking of the World]]. Because the Baku have never encountered other dragons, they know nothing of dragon culture or of the other types, and do not ~~ascribe to~~ dragon politics or laws. They believe they are the only dragons, anywhere.		Baku is the local name for [[dragons]]. Specifically, a race of White Water dragons previously unknown to dragon (or human) kind. They are the descendants of [[The Twelfth Egg]], hatched around the time of the [[Mythical Age#The Breaking of the World\|Breaking of the World]]. Because the Baku have never encountered other dragons, they know nothing of dragon culture or of the other types, and do not observe dragon politics or laws. They believe they are the only dragons, anywhere.

	The Baku have a matriarchal society, led by a god-queen called Hebat. The crown is not hereditary, though several generations of the same lineage might hold it. The queen always takes the name of Hebat and is absolute monarch of the light. While she is called god-queen, she will not claim her own divinity, instead calling on the mytho-history of the kingdom and declaring herself as a sort of stand-in for the [[One King]], whom the Baku believe to be dead.		The Baku have a matriarchal society, led by a god-queen called Hebat. The crown is not hereditary, though several generations of the same lineage might hold it. The queen always takes the name of Hebat and is absolute monarch of the light. While she is called god-queen, she will not claim her own divinity, instead calling on the mytho-history of the kingdom and declaring herself as a sort of stand-in for the [[One King]], whom the Baku believe to be dead.

	==Mythology and History==		==Mythology and History==

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	'''Notes''' - am going to borrow heavily from this site http://s155239215.onlinehome.us/turkic/40_Language/SumerDictionaryEn.htm for the language used by the locals and try to build a language based on Akkadian.		'''Notes''' - am going to borrow heavily from this site http://s155239215.onlinehome.us/turkic/40_Language/SumerDictionaryEn.htm for the language used by the locals and try to build a language based on Akkadian.

			http://www.assyrianlanguages.org/akkadian/index_en.php

	==The Great Immaru==		==The Great Immaru==

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	==Mythology and History==		==Mythology and History==
	The Immaru was settled at the Breaking of the World at the end of the [[Mythical Age]], originally by a small group of dragons, humans, and [[Mystical Creatures]], to hide from the turmoil of the breaking. They now believe (thanks to the storm left over from said event) all of creation was destroyed, and they are the last survivors. They believe there is nothing but darkness, endless wastes, beyond their land.		The Immaru was settled at the Breaking of the World at the end of the [[Mythical Age]], originally by a small group of dragons, humans, and [[Mystical Creatures]], to hide from the turmoil of the breaking. They now believe (thanks to the storm left over from said event) all of creation was destroyed, and they are the last survivors. They believe there is nothing but darkness, endless wastes, beyond their land.

			===Immaru Creation Myth===
			<center>''Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. She was born the heir to a vast and great kingdom that was in great peril. The apprentice had won, the king was dead, and the entire world was being swallowed up by a great storm. These are the stars that shown upon the princess when she came into the world, born to leave much too soon.''</center>

			<center>''But the Broodmother from the land of Mas shined her countenance upon the princess, and gifted her the last egg. With the egg as her guide, the princess led all her people away from the storm, finding shelter beneath the last light of creation. Beneath this light, the subjects of the princess took shelter, and the entire rest of the world, the seas, and all the heavens, were destroyed.''</center>

			<center>''But the princess could not lead her people. So she took the egg, and held it aloft as an offering to the light. The hag hatched and gave birth to the first dragon. The dragon was a wise and powerful being, capable of leading the last survivors of her kingdom.''</center>

			<center>''But the dragon could not rule forever. So the princess gathered up all the waters and gave her life to bring forth a form that was pleasing to the dragon’s eye. With this form, the dragon sired the lady of the skies. The lady ruled over the immaru, and gave birth to a great brood. Her progeny were wise and ruled over the people for a thousand generations, all through the aeons until the end of time.''</center>

	==Language==		==Language==

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	==The Great Immaru==		==The Great Immaru==
	The structure of the Immaru is a massive mountain similar in scale to [[High Mountain]], with an enormous domed chamber inside and thousands of passages. The Immaru itself is the sole source of energy for the Anu people who live there. There is no day/night cycle, and because they cannot see the sun, they do not have a concept of 'years', but keep time through a complex system of water clocks, with time being a central element of their religion.		The structure of the Immaru is a massive mountain similar in scale to [[High Mountain]], with an enormous domed chamber inside and thousands of passages. The Immaru itself is the sole source of energy for the Anu people who live there. There is no day/night cycle, and because they cannot see the sun, they do not have a concept of 'years', but keep time through a complex system of water clocks, with time being a central element of their religion.

			===The Rimwalt===
			The Rimwalt can best be described as the capitol city of the the Immaru, though it is mostly a collection of temples. The priests live there, and elaborate residences for the dragons to dwell in while in human form. It also has a large settlement around it, and is the gateway to further settlements down in the shaft.

	==Culture==		==Culture==

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	The Immaru was settled at the Breaking of the World at the end of the [[Mythical Age]], originally by a small group of dragons, humans, and [[Mystical Creatures]], to hide from the turmoil of the breaking. They now believe (thanks to the storm left over from said event) all of creation was destroyed, and they are the last survivors. They believe there is nothing but darkness, endless wastes, beyond their land.		The Immaru was settled at the Breaking of the World at the end of the [[Mythical Age]], originally by a small group of dragons, humans, and [[Mystical Creatures]], to hide from the turmoil of the breaking. They now believe (thanks to the storm left over from said event) all of creation was destroyed, and they are the last survivors. They believe there is nothing but darkness, endless wastes, beyond their land.

			==Language==
			I am basing the language vaguely on Akkadian and Hebrew but not attempting to be remotely accurate to either. Still, I am going to record some notes here about sentence structure and my

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	Outsiders are called "NURU UL IMMARU" or "those that do not see the light" - of course, Scarlet and her band are the first outsiders to visit.		Outsiders are called "NURU UL IMMARU" or "those that do not see the light" - of course, Scarlet and her band are the first outsiders to visit.

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	The Last Light is a focal point in [[The Northlands]] which contains a massive underground light and heat source inside a ~~hallowed-out~~ mountain. The people ~~living~~ there believe it is the last night in the verse, that the sun has gone out, and ~~that~~ the entire rest of the world is dead, lifeless, and cold. The locals call it "The Great Immaru"		The Last Light is a focal point in [[The Northlands]], which contains a massive underground light and heat source inside a hollow mountain. The people there believe it is the last night in the verse, that the sun has gone out, and the entire rest of the world is dead, lifeless, and cold. The locals call it "The Great Immaru".

	'''Notes''' - am going to borrow heavily from this site http://s155239215.onlinehome.us/turkic/40_Language/SumerDictionaryEn.htm for the language used by the locals and try to build a language based on Akkadian.		'''Notes''' - am going to borrow heavily from this site http://s155239215.onlinehome.us/turkic/40_Language/SumerDictionaryEn.htm for the language used by the locals and try to build a language based on Akkadian.

	==The Great Immaru==		==The Great Immaru==
	The structure of the Immaru is a massive mountain similar in scale to [[High Mountain]] with an enormous domed ~~hallow~~ chamber inside and thousands of passages. The Immaru itself is the ~~soul~~ source of energy for the Anu people who live there. There is no day/night cycle, and because they cannot see the sun, ~~the people there~~ do not have a concept of 'years'~~. They~~ keep time through a complex system of water clocks, with time being a central element of their religion.		The structure of the Immaru is a massive mountain similar in scale to [[High Mountain]], with an enormous domed chamber inside and thousands of passages. The Immaru itself is the sole source of energy for the Anu people who live there. There is no day/night cycle, and because they cannot see the sun, they do not have a concept of 'years', but keep time through a complex system of water clocks, with time being a central element of their religion.

	==Culture==		==Culture==
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	'''Anu''' - ''The Heavenly Ones''		'''Anu''' - ''The Heavenly Ones''

	The Anu are a race of humans with a heavy dose of [[dragon]] blood. While the actual numbers very, every Anu is at least 15% dragon, with many "half dragon" Anu in the population. Those of greater dragon ancestry have a higher place in society, though all Anu are effectively slaves. They believe they were "chosen"~~, saved as it were,~~ by the dragons, who brought them to the Immaru and have kept them safe ever since.		The Anu are a race of humans with a heavy dose of [[dragon]] blood. While the actual numbers very, every Anu is at least 15% dragon, with many "half dragon" Anu in the population. Those of greater dragon ancestry have a higher place in society, though all Anu are effectively slaves. They believe they were "chosen" by the dragons, who brought them to the Immaru and have kept them safe ever since.

	The whole of Anu society is based ~~around~~ their worship of the Baku. The Anu ~~preform~~ all ~~of the~~ manual labor, growing crops and raising animals, mining raw materials, and the like. When excess labor is available, they construct elaborate temples and monuments to their gods. The Anu are rewarded for their efforts with festivals and feasts, and ~~of course~~ the continued privilege of living.		The whole of Anu society is based on their worship of the Baku. The Anu perform all manual labor, growing crops and raising animals, mining raw materials, and the like. When excess labor is available, they construct elaborate temples and monuments to their gods. The Anu are rewarded for their efforts with festivals and feasts, and the continued privilege of living.

	Because of the intensity of the light, all Anu must wear protective clothing ~~in the form of~~ robes and veils when passing through or working near the central chamber. Eye protection is also important, which led to the invention of sunglasses. Outside of the main chamber, in areas lit by reflective panels, Anu may ~~be allowed to~~ remove their robes, but this is ~~generally~~ discouraged. The exception is an annual festival in which every Anu is required to shave all ~~of their~~ body hair and walk naked through the central chamber. Various other rituals throughout the year have them preforming similar rites. The true reason, vitamin D, is lost to history, but the rituals keep the ~~ANu~~ healthy.		Because of the intensity of the light, all Anu must wear protective clothing robes and veils when passing through or working near the central chamber. Eye protection is also important, which led to the invention of sunglasses. Outside of the main chamber, in areas lit by reflective panels, Anu may remove their robes, but this is discouraged. The exception is an annual festival in which every Anu is required to shave all body hair and walk naked through the central chamber. Various other rituals throughout the year have them preforming similar rites. The true reason, vitamin D, is lost to history, but the rituals keep the Anu healthy.

	===Dumazi===		===Dumazi===
	The Dumazi are "the bad kind" of [[Dragon-half]]s, ~~bread~~ through the rape of Anu women by dragons. They serve as the military and guards for the Immaru, and also keep the Anu population in check. While they are generally kept in line by the dragons, the fear they cause among the Anu is considered a helpful tool in ~~subjigating~~ the population.		The Dumazi are "the bad kind" of [[Dragon-half]]s, bred through the rape of Anu women by dragons. They serve as the military and guards for the Immaru, and also keep the Anu population in check. While they are generally kept in line by the dragons, the fear they cause among the Anu is considered a helpful tool in subjugating the population.

	===Baku===		===Baku===
	'''Tammabukku''' - ''dragons from the Land of Mas''		'''Tammabukku''' - ''dragons from the Land of Mas''

	Baku is the local name for [[dragons]]. Specifically, a race of White Water dragons previously unknown to dragon(or human) kind. They are the descendants of [[The Twelfth Egg]], which only hatched around the time of the [[Mythical Age#The Breaking of the World\|Breaking of the World]]. Because the Baku have never encountered other dragons, they know nothing of dragon culture or of the other types, and do not ascribe to dragon politics or laws. They believe they are the only dragons, anywhere.		Baku is the local name for [[dragons]]. Specifically, a race of White Water dragons previously unknown to dragon (or human) kind. They are the descendants of [[The Twelfth Egg]], which only hatched around the time of the [[Mythical Age#The Breaking of the World\|Breaking of the World]]. Because the Baku have never encountered other dragons, they know nothing of dragon culture or of the other types, and do not ascribe to dragon politics or laws. They believe they are the only dragons, anywhere.

	The Baku have a matriarchal society, led by a god-queen called Hebat. The crown is not hereditary, though several generations of the same lineage might hold it. The queen always takes the name of Hebat and is absolute monarch of the light. While she is called god-queen, she will not ~~openly~~ claim her own divinity, instead calling on the mytho-history of the kingdom and declaring herself as a sort of stand-in for the [[One King]] whom the Baku believe to be dead.		The Baku have a matriarchal society, led by a god-queen called Hebat. The crown is not hereditary, though several generations of the same lineage might hold it. The queen always takes the name of Hebat and is absolute monarch of the light. While she is called god-queen, she will not claim her own divinity, instead calling on the mytho-history of the kingdom and declaring herself as a sort of stand-in for the [[One King]], whom the Baku believe to be dead.

	==Mythology and History==		==Mythology and History==
	The Immaru was settled at the Breaking of the World at the end of the [[Mythical Age]], originally by a small group of dragons, humans, and ~~other~~ [[Mystical Creatures]] ~~seeking a place~~ to hide from the turmoil of the breaking. They now believe(thanks to the storm left over from said event) ~~that~~ all of creation was destroyed, and ~~that~~ they are the last survivors. They believe there is nothing but darkness, endless wastes, beyond their land.		The Immaru was settled at the Breaking of the World at the end of the [[Mythical Age]], originally by a small group of dragons, humans, and [[Mystical Creatures]], to hide from the turmoil of the breaking. They now believe (thanks to the storm left over from said event) all of creation was destroyed, and they are the last survivors. They believe there is nothing but darkness, endless wastes, beyond their land.



	==Notes==		==Notes==
	Outsiders are called "NURU UL IMMARU" or "those that do not see the light" - of course, Scarlet and her band are the first outsiders ~~ever~~ to visit.		Outsiders are called "NURU UL IMMARU" or "those that do not see the light" - of course, Scarlet and her band are the first outsiders to visit.

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	The Last Light is a focal point in [[The Northlands]] which contains a ~~massiv~~ underground ~~like~~ and heat source inside a hallowed-out mountain. The people living there believe it is the last night in the verse, that the sun has gone out, and that the entire rest of the world is dead, lifeless, and cold. The locals call it "The Great Immaru"		The Last Light is a focal point in [[The Northlands]] which contains a massive underground light and heat source inside a hallowed-out mountain. The people living there believe it is the last night in the verse, that the sun has gone out, and that the entire rest of the world is dead, lifeless, and cold. The locals call it "The Great Immaru"

	'''Notes''' - am going to borrow heavily from this site http://s155239215.onlinehome.us/turkic/40_Language/SumerDictionaryEn.htm for the language used by the locals and try to build a language based on Akkadian.		'''Notes''' - am going to borrow heavily from this site http://s155239215.onlinehome.us/turkic/40_Language/SumerDictionaryEn.htm for the language used by the locals and try to build a language based on Akkadian.

	==The Great Immaru==		==The Great Immaru==
	The structure of the Immaru is a massive mountain similar in scale to [[High Mountain]] with an enormous domed hallow chamber inside and thousands of passages. The Immaru itself is the soul source of energy for the Anu people who live there.		The structure of the Immaru is a massive mountain similar in scale to [[High Mountain]] with an enormous domed hallow chamber inside and thousands of passages. The Immaru itself is the soul source of energy for the Anu people who live there. There is no day/night cycle, and because they cannot see the sun, the people there do not have a concept of 'years'. They keep time through a complex system of water clocks, with time being a central element of their religion.

	==Culture==		==Culture==
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	The Anu are a race of humans with a heavy dose of [[dragon]] blood. While the actual numbers very, every Anu is at least 15% dragon, with many "half dragon" Anu in the population. Those of greater dragon ancestry have a higher place in society, though all Anu are effectively slaves. They believe they were "chosen", saved as it were, by the dragons, who brought them to the Immaru and have kept them safe ever since.		The Anu are a race of humans with a heavy dose of [[dragon]] blood. While the actual numbers very, every Anu is at least 15% dragon, with many "half dragon" Anu in the population. Those of greater dragon ancestry have a higher place in society, though all Anu are effectively slaves. They believe they were "chosen", saved as it were, by the dragons, who brought them to the Immaru and have kept them safe ever since.

			The whole of Anu society is based around their worship of the Baku. The Anu preform all of the manual labor, growing crops and raising animals, mining raw materials, and the like. When excess labor is available, they construct elaborate temples and monuments to their gods. The Anu are rewarded for their efforts with festivals and feasts, and of course the continued privilege of living.

			Because of the intensity of the light, all Anu must wear protective clothing in the form of robes and veils when passing through or working near the central chamber. Eye protection is also important, which led to the invention of sunglasses. Outside of the main chamber, in areas lit by reflective panels, Anu may be allowed to remove their robes, but this is generally discouraged. The exception is an annual festival in which every Anu is required to shave all of their body hair and walk naked through the central chamber. Various other rituals throughout the year have them preforming similar rites. The true reason, vitamin D, is lost to history, but the rituals keep the ANu healthy.

	===Dumazi===		===Dumazi===
	The Dumazi are "the bad kind" of [[Dragon-half]]s, bread through the rape of Anu women by dragons. They serve as the military and guards for the Immaru, and also keep the Anu population in check. While they are generally kept in line by the dragons, the fear they cause among the Anu is considered a helpful tool in subjigating the population.		The Dumazi are "the bad kind" of [[Dragon-half]]s, bread through the rape of Anu women by dragons. They serve as the military and guards for the Immaru, and also keep the Anu population in check. While they are generally kept in line by the dragons, the fear they cause among the Anu is considered a helpful tool in subjigating the population.

	===Baku==		===Baku===
	'''Tammabukku''' - ''dragons from the Land of Mas''		'''Tammabukku''' - ''dragons from the Land of Mas''