Empire of Philosophy
Philosophers and Philosophies
Pithia and Eklisi, the sister states of philosophy and alchemy, make up the masthead for the great Empire of Philosophy. From the northeastern shores of the Sea of Contradiction south to the Dry Mesa, cities large and small have sprouted up, each paying homage and declaring allegiance in their own ways to the Empire's master: the mind.
Acolytes of Epicca's Palm
Peeking Toms of the Infinite
Finding a place where everywhere can be seen without a blur,old men with telescopes make there place in the hand of a goddess.
Ambrosia
Artistic Agriculturalists
Not simply those who gather food and fruit, but the artists who make the vineyards come alive. Even a simple melon is a work of art, and a field of them more so.
Duxtiveans
The Following of Duxtiv
Philosophers who believe in paradoxes, showing that everything is a contradiction.
Eklisi
City of Alchemy
The relaxing city of alchemists and baths, formulas and soap. Built on the grassy knoll of Aegolopos, it steams with the vapors of heated springs.
Haliploo
Port of Mythology
The port that allows the world into Pithia, and Pithia out. Famed for it's intellectual sailors - just don't get them started on which direction north is, it makes them cry - and beautiful ladies - who have many an interesting mythological tale to tell.
Humours
Gods and Godesses of Pithia
There's a Humour sitting on your head! or By the Four Humours! are common phrases in Pithia, but what do they mean? Enter the world of the gods, godesses, and demons of Pithia, all more madder in the mind then the people who thought them up.
Ibid
Ibidea Remaneo
A strange Ibis of artistic signifigance that can always be found in the same place.
Iou
Philosopher's Coin, The Ion
Currency of Pithia, Eklisi, and the empire surrounding. Its worth is questionable, but it's the most highly valued coin among trading nations. Plus, it's shiny.
Philosopher Talk
Dialog from the Courtyard
Philosophical ideas and metaphorical logic from the philosophers in the wondrous forum of Pithia. It may be simple musings over a pot of wine, or some mind expanding thought that will change the very world of Epicca. Or just leave everyone confused like usual.
Pithia
City-State of Philosophers
A city run by philosophers, full of oustanding ideas, numerous wines,and enough stairs to keep anyone fit to argue at the top of their lungs aboutinfinity.
Sir Froogled
Philosopher Knight
The famous philosopher knight, spreading the word of philosophy to heathens even when they try and hide in forgotten jungles or overlooked islands. Famed especially for his entrances.
Tally Ho Fox!
Vulpes Faerius
A tricky little fox, well travelled and skilled in the arts of subterfuge, running away, and baby swapping.