Caligo Landing - Settlement Information

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Caligo Landing

 

Caligo Landing (more regularly referred to as Caligo) is a settlement east of Sutica, on the southern bay of the Ceru sea. The forest it inhabits is vast, clustered with great trees (of various shades of oak) and even greater canopies (which permit little sunlight, thus allowing the growth of colossal mushrooms in the humid environment). Stony, salty shores dominate the coast, and great fish (and greater ducks) flounder in the water. Thus, Caligo is a port town (hence Caligo 'Landing'), which thrives on a unique and largely in-development agricultural practice (coined the 'floating gardens') and fishing. This is due to the relative infertility of the land, and gravely soil, which is suited just barely enough to support minimal livestock. Much like Sutica, it is a settlement that focuses primarily on social and economic development, seeking to bridge a firm gap between the inequalities of her people and create a competitive environment.

 

Government

 

Caligo would appear to be an autocracy, but this is far from truth: the Caligonian government is an oligarchy (government in which multiple persons share political power), which is influenced heavily by the welfare of their people. Though the Scholarch (the presiding leader) holds power over most executive manners, there are branches of government that specialize in other fields. The Procurator (who administrates learning), the Judicator (who administrates law), and the Mercator (who administrates commerce). Under these people may serve as little as one or two assistants to a vast network of spare hands, which help enforce efficiency as well as unburden the Scholarch from the more trivial matters.

 

Law

 

Caligonian citizens are expected to abide by Section I of the Sutican Codex, as well as local laws enforced by the Caligonian Constitution (which is to be displayed in the Great Library of Caligo). 

 

Culture

 

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Caligonian culture traces back to the Sylvaestinian people (started in early-Athera). Though this culture nearly went extinct, the people of Caligo are considered the newest generation of Sylvaestinian's. Sylvaestinian people are measured by the sharpness of mind, not just sword. They are expected to be honorable, and willingly volunteer their lives for the welfare of their fellow citizens (and therefore Caligo as a whole). Sylvaestinian people find pleasure in recreational duels, races, drinking, and communion (the sharing of food and exchange of emotion through conversation). During particularly festive or otherwise significant acts of communion, the host is expected to present their guests with an emerald as a token of respect. Anyone is capable of being Sylvaestinian (with the exception of necromancers or otherwise malicious groups), so long as they are willing to work and fight when called upon. Their famous saying is 'From clay to steel!' (coined by a certain Sha'adzi A'inlund), which is an ancient reference to their livelihood in the Mesa as a warrior culture.

 

Literature

 

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Caligonian people are expected to be scholarly, and politically active. This expectation creates a demand for literature revolving around political theory, historical texts, and higher education. The most famous work of Sylvaestinian literature is the 'Canons of Honour' by Berilac Goldworthy, which dates back to Athera as a political text. 

 

Art

 

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Historically, no Sylvaestinian has ever produced a great work of visual art. Instead, it manifests itself through architecture. In Caligo, art is taking a turn in the form of stonemasonry and sculpture.  For example, in the agora a statue representing 'fair trade' is present. By the harbor, the 'Shrine of Remembrance' (which has an exquisitely-blown glass emerald in reference to their roots as a culture) stands decorated for all passer-by to see. Additionally, a lesser shrine features an etched depiction of ancient soldiers and battle. 

Religion

 

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Although the elder Sylvaestinian's followed the teachings of Canonism, the society has since become rather secular. Though worship may be conducted in the privacy of one's own home (and indeed, the ordinary citizen may hold sermons in the amphitheater or their own living space), the government does not outright support any specific religion. However, the Shrine of Remembrance commemorates a few individual Sylvaestinian's from decades past, which during their time became people of prominence within the society and were therefore decorated as immortalized role-models (coined 'demi-gods' for their divine qualities, but mortal blood). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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