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Šahyalte

2025-11-08T02:34:11Z

Davedotluebke:

The '''Šahyalte''' are a group considered heretical to the [[Universal Temple]] who claim to have returned from or come from the Following World. They include the Šanšahya, people who intentionally perform a ritual involving a temporary death to access the Following World; the Zatyanke, people who may be a reincarnation of an earlier person; and the Layastša, people who believe their soul was created on a Following World. Šahyalte are small in number, and have been frequently shunned, subjected to forced [[Etša]], and killed. Their current number is believed to be in the 1000 to 2000 range, mostly in [[Senhyamdil]], and to a lesser extent in the [[Dyalno Confederation]].

== Background: Heresy of Bidirectionality ==
The Universal Temple holds that there are multiple worlds, that they exist in a linear order, and that travel between them only happens through death. They consider this travel by death to be only in the increasing linear order, and that it is impossible to travel in the reverse direction, or reverse death. People who argue otherwise are considered to be committing the Heresy of Bidirectionality. The Šahyalte, by claiming to have returned from the Following World, are considered to be committing this heresy.

== Šanšahya ==
The Šanšahya are believed to be the largest group of Šahyalte. They generally, but do not exclusively, claim to have died temporarily in their journey to the Following World. Their journeys involve complex rituals to prepare their minds and bodies for these temporary deaths, followed by a still meditation or journey. These rituals are varied, but generally are themed around death and rebirth. Some examples of ritual items include consuming [[Foadža]] leaves, laying blankets across the floor of the room, and placing insects in one's hair. Claims of the contents of the Following World are varied, with the general theme that it is very large and varied.

== Zatyanke ==
The Zatyanke are a group of people who believe they are a reincarnation of an earlier person. Most of these people claim to be reincarnations of ordinary people rather than well-known figures. Some people claim to have a full memory of their earlier lives, while others claim to have difficulties remembering their earlier lives. There is not heavy overlap between the Zatyanke and the Šanšahya, however some people consider themselves to be both.

== Layastša ==
The Layastša are a group of people who believe their soul was created on a Following World. What this means varies to the Layastša, but generally this is described as a feeling of non-belonging and undeath, with varying levels of memory recall from earlier lives on a Following World.

[[Category:Heresies of the Universal Temple]]
[[Category:Death rituals in Tiðloten]]
[[Category:Death rituals in Livusle]]
[[Category:Culture of Senhyamdil]]

Wiþvada river

2025-10-09T23:39:23Z

Davedotluebke: minor grammar improvement

The '''Wiþvada river''' is a major river in the north of [[Covtle]] and tributary of the [[Ecvri river]]. Forming the [[Wiþvada valley]], it was historically an important method of transport in the north of Covtle. It remains a popular destination for pleasure boating and holidays.

== Etymology and outflow controversy ==
In [[Adcovtle]], there are two terms for rivers, ''voltum'' for rivers that flow into the ocean, and ''rivlé'' for rivers that flow into other rivers. The name ''Wiþvada'' likely comes from a shortening of the [[old Adcovtle]] ''Witsi bve la âte'' (modern adcovtle: ''Wiþi ve lata''), meaning "From the Wiþi mountains to the water (ocean implied)." However, in Covtle today, the Wiþvada is generally considered to be a ''rivlé'', because it flows into the Ecvri river. However, the city of [[Norbuj]] has historically taken the stance that it is a ''voltum'', an argument continued today by the [[Adnorbuj family]].

== Course of the river ==
=== Wiþi springs to Tes lataðerþ ===
The Wiþvada river begins at [[Wiþi springs]], located midway up [[Voðantle mountain]] in the [[Wiþi mountains]]. A small stream at first, it flows steeply downwards, passing over several small waterfalls. The river at this point is impassible, and not frequently seen by travellers. It leaves the forested slopes of the Wiþi mountains at [[Tes lataðerþ]], where it spills over three taller waterfalls to begin a less steep descent towards the Ecvri.

=== Tes lataðerþ to Norbuj ===
After passing the small village of Tes lataðerþ, the Wiþvada river flows eastwards at a more gentle pace. This section of the river is passable, except for the falls just above [[Norbuj]]. It is generally not well travelled, and is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Some of the notable wildlife along this section of the river are the [[lavia ad larivlé]], a bird that often fishes in the river, the [[tablac nul]], a small black bear, the [[japla an on nuðgli]], a small and extremely common fish.

The falls above Norbuj are impassable, and are generally seen as the dividing marker between the Upper Wiþvada and the Lower Wiþvada. Following the falls, boat traffic increases heavily.

=== Norbuj to Vlojtum ===
The river passes [[Lolovgri Adnorbuj]], a famous and ever-expanding castle/palace. It passes directly past the old city before continuing into the countryside. The area south of Norbuj is largely agricultural, with potatoes and apples being primary crops.

As the river approaches [[Vlojtum]], the number of historic mills along the river increases. Many of the mills use waterwheels on the river for power. Just before Vlojtum, the [[Alsurea river]] joins from the left bank, making the water significantly murkier.

=== Vlojtum to Þiðaris ===
The city of Vlojtum is set farther back from the river than Norbuj. Significant docking infrastructure remains in Vlojtum, and larger ships often travel downriver from Vlojtum to [[Paltlon]] and other destinations.

The Wiþvada passes along the boundary between the [[Cleðretem atawiþ]] and the farmland of [[Latesblom]]. The number of [[Evli tree|evli trees]] along this section is one of the highest concentrations in Covtle. About halfway between Vlojtum and [[Þiðaris]], the [[Cleðretem river]] joins from the right bank, making the water significantly colder.

The approach to Þiðaris is marked by increasing numbers of rapids, but no falls. At Þiðaris, the river passes the town before emptying into the much faster-moving and larger [[Ecvri]] river, marking its end.

[[Category:Geography of Covtle]]
[[Category:Geography of Tiðloten]]
[[Category:Rivers of Tiðloten]]
[[Category:Rivers of Covtle]]
[[Category:Tourist destinations in Covtle]]
[[Category:Tourist destinations in Tiðloten]]

Wiþvada river

2025-10-09T23:38:20Z

Davedotluebke:

The '''Wiþvada river''' is a major river in the north of [[Covtle]] and tributary of the [[Ecvri river]]. Forming the [[Wiþvada valley]], it was historically an important method of transport in the north of Covtle. It remains a popular destination for pleasure boating and holidays.

== Etymology and outflow controversy ==
In [[Adcovtle]], there are two terms for rivers, ''voltum'' for rivers that flow into the ocean, and ''rivlé'' for rivers that flow into other rivers. The name ''Wiþvada'' likely comes from a shortening of the [[old Adcovtle]] ''Witsi bve la âte'' (modern adcovtle: ''Wiþi ve lata''), meaning "From the Wiþi mountains to the water (ocean implied)." However, in Covtle today, the Wiþvada is generally considered to be a ''rivlé'', because it flows into the Ecvri river. However, the city of [[Norbuj]] has historically taken the stance that it is a ''voltum'', an argument continued today by the [[Adnorbuj family]].

== Course of the river ==
=== Wiþi springs to Tes lataðerþ ===
The Wiþvada river begins at [[Wiþi springs]], located midway up [[Voðantle mountain]] in the [[Wiþi mountains]]. A small stream at first, it flows steeply downwards, passing over several small waterfalls. The river at this point is impassible, and not frequently seen by travellers. It leaves the forested slopes of the Wiþi mountains at [[Tes lataðerþ]], where it spills over three taller waterfalls to begin a less steep descent towards the Ecvri.

=== Tes lataðerþ to Norbuj ===
After passing the small village of Tes lataðerþ, the Wiþvada river flows eastwards at a more gentle pace. This section of the river is passable, except for the falls just above [[Norbuj]]. It is generally not well travelled, and is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Some of the notable wildlife along this section of the river are the [[lavia ad larivlé]], a bird that often fishes in the river, the [[tablac nul]], a small black bear, the [[japla an on nuðgli]], a small and extremely common fish.

The falls above Norbuj are impassable, and are generally seen as the dividing marker between the Upper Wiþvada and the Lower Wiþvada. Following the falls, boat traffic increases heavily.

=== Norbuj to Vlojtum ===
The river passes [[Lolovgri Adnorbuj]], a famous and ever-expanding castle/palace. It passes directly past the old city before continuing into the countryside. The area south of Norbuj is largely agricultural, with potatoes and apples being primary crops.

As the river approaches [[Vlojtum]], the number of historic mills along the river increases. Many of the mills use waterwheels on the river for power. Just before Vlojtum, the [[Alsurea river]] joins from the left bank, making the water significantly murkier.

=== Vlojtum to Þiðaris ===
The city of Vlojtum set farther back from the river than Norbuj. Significant docking infrastructure remains in Vlojtum, and larger ships often travel downriver from Vlojtum to [[Paltlon]] and other destinations.

The Wiþvada passes along the boundary between the [[Cleðretem atawiþ]] and the farmland of [[Latesblom]]. The number of [[Evli tree|evli trees]] along this section is one of the highest concentrations in Covtle. About halfway between Vlojtum and [[Þiðaris]], the [[Cleðretem river]] joins from the right bank, making the water significantly colder.

The approach to Þiðaris is marked by increasing numbers of rapids, but no falls. At Þiðaris, the river passes the town before emptying into the much faster-moving and larger [[Ecvri]] river, marking its end.

[[Category:Geography of Covtle]]
[[Category:Geography of Tiðloten]]
[[Category:Rivers of Tiðloten]]
[[Category:Rivers of Covtle]]
[[Category:Tourist destinations in Covtle]]
[[Category:Tourist destinations in Tiðloten]]