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== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
The city has formed under a cherry mountain, which serves as the key access point into the city. There are multiple other mountains surrounding the central mountain, forming a donut-like valley around the city. The area inside the valley is a fairly small and flat [[wikipedia:Drainage_basin|Drainage Basin]], which drains through the North side of the valley towards the Eastern ocean, the basin itself continues outside the valley. A large majority of the surrounding areas of the central mountain have been transformed to support agriculture, as that is the one thing that is not possible to do underground. | The city has formed under a cherry mountain, which serves as the key access point into the city. There are multiple other mountains surrounding the central mountain, forming a donut-like valley around the city. The area inside the valley is a fairly small and flat [[wikipedia:Drainage_basin|Drainage Basin]], which drains through the North side of the valley towards the Eastern ocean, the basin itself continues outside the valley. A large majority of the surrounding areas of the central mountain have been transformed to support agriculture, as that is the one thing that is not possible to do underground. | ||
A majority of the basin is mountainous, as that is a near-requirement to sustain life for Beetles. However the areas surrounding and in-between the mountains are largely plains or oak forests, as well as towards the West, there are also taiga forests. There are multiple rivers inside the valley, carrying water towards the North-East but pooling inside, forming multiple lakes in the region. | |||
Although technically united as a single hive, there are multiple smaller hives around the Syvänne region. These "hive-towns" function as lesser, more specialized parts of the Central Hive, and are connected to it through underground tunnels. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== | === Far History === | ||
''(Main article: [[Beetle Hominus]])'' | ''(Main article: [[Beetle Hominus]])'' | ||
Before the official formation of Syvänne, there existed multiple smaller tribes/species of Beetle, existing in relative harmony. Many of the tribes lived underground and relied on underground water systems to survive, though there were few, which relied purely on the surface. After a severe drought, estimated to have happened around Year | Before the official formation of Syvänne, there existed multiple smaller tribes/species of Beetle, existing in relative harmony. Many of the tribes lived underground and relied on underground water systems to survive, though there were few, which relied purely on the surface. After a severe drought, estimated to have happened around Year 300 EV, many of the surface-beetles were wiped out. A majority of underground tribes survived, due to their access to [[wikipedia:Groundwater|Groundwater]] underneath the basin. Due to this, many tribes were scared of leaving too far away from their nests, and the Beetle Homini turned largely subterranean. | ||
=== Era Vetus === | === Era Vetus === | ||
During the year of 165 EV, a time in which only a few larger tribes of Beetles existed, the mountainous tribe under the (now) central mountain started a campaign to unite all Beetles under a single banner. The campaign consisted of both diplomatic and economic measures, as well as direct violence. Two smaller hives (North- and East of the now central mountain), joined under an economic union. The Western hives however, refused to participate, as their larger access to minerals and metals made them much more prosperous than their Eastern counterparts. This eventually led to the Beetlic Wars of Unification. | |||
After peace was finally found, around 155 EV, the king of the central mountain declared the Beetles united around the Basin. The newfound nation, The Beetlic Empire, did not last long however, largely due to the severe mistreatment of the Western Hives. There was an assassination attempt against the then-emperor, who was harmed, though not killed, during the event. This made the emperor stand down, and instead brought a council in their place. After only some years however, it was decided that a stronger centralization of power was required, and it was voted that a monarch shall be elected. From all the hives, it was chosen that Bekin Vaurent would be the best candidate. The Vaurent lineage is still the de-facto ruler of Syvänne to this day. | |||
=== Era Nova === | === Era Nova === | ||
Latest revision as of 05:59, 6 September 2026
| Hive City of Syvänne | |
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| Capital | Syvänne |
| Location | TBA |
| Government | Monarchy |
| Leader | Queen Mari Vaurent
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| Demonym | Syvän (Syvänteen) |
| Population | 1 Member
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| Age (Lore) | 154 Years |
| Founded (Lore) | Era Vetus Year 150 |
| Founded (IRL) | 12/07/26 (69 days old) |
| Status | Operational |
The Hive City of Syvänne is a city state formed under the mountain central to the Basin of Syvänne. The titular city is a large underground tunnel system which continues deep underground. The city houses a majority of Aquila's Beetle Homini, though some Beetle also choose to live in smaller Hives around the Basin and its mountains.
The name Syvänne is Beetlic, and quite literally translates to "Basin", thus the 'official' translated title of the Syvänne basin would be the "Basin Basin".
Geography
The city has formed under a cherry mountain, which serves as the key access point into the city. There are multiple other mountains surrounding the central mountain, forming a donut-like valley around the city. The area inside the valley is a fairly small and flat Drainage Basin, which drains through the North side of the valley towards the Eastern ocean, the basin itself continues outside the valley. A large majority of the surrounding areas of the central mountain have been transformed to support agriculture, as that is the one thing that is not possible to do underground.
A majority of the basin is mountainous, as that is a near-requirement to sustain life for Beetles. However the areas surrounding and in-between the mountains are largely plains or oak forests, as well as towards the West, there are also taiga forests. There are multiple rivers inside the valley, carrying water towards the North-East but pooling inside, forming multiple lakes in the region.
Although technically united as a single hive, there are multiple smaller hives around the Syvänne region. These "hive-towns" function as lesser, more specialized parts of the Central Hive, and are connected to it through underground tunnels.
History
Far History
(Main article: Beetle Hominus)
Before the official formation of Syvänne, there existed multiple smaller tribes/species of Beetle, existing in relative harmony. Many of the tribes lived underground and relied on underground water systems to survive, though there were few, which relied purely on the surface. After a severe drought, estimated to have happened around Year 300 EV, many of the surface-beetles were wiped out. A majority of underground tribes survived, due to their access to Groundwater underneath the basin. Due to this, many tribes were scared of leaving too far away from their nests, and the Beetle Homini turned largely subterranean.
Era Vetus
During the year of 165 EV, a time in which only a few larger tribes of Beetles existed, the mountainous tribe under the (now) central mountain started a campaign to unite all Beetles under a single banner. The campaign consisted of both diplomatic and economic measures, as well as direct violence. Two smaller hives (North- and East of the now central mountain), joined under an economic union. The Western hives however, refused to participate, as their larger access to minerals and metals made them much more prosperous than their Eastern counterparts. This eventually led to the Beetlic Wars of Unification.
After peace was finally found, around 155 EV, the king of the central mountain declared the Beetles united around the Basin. The newfound nation, The Beetlic Empire, did not last long however, largely due to the severe mistreatment of the Western Hives. There was an assassination attempt against the then-emperor, who was harmed, though not killed, during the event. This made the emperor stand down, and instead brought a council in their place. After only some years however, it was decided that a stronger centralization of power was required, and it was voted that a monarch shall be elected. From all the hives, it was chosen that Bekin Vaurent would be the best candidate. The Vaurent lineage is still the de-facto ruler of Syvänne to this day.
Era Nova
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