[The Spires Player Guide] Guide the Way...

by **Capricious** on March 3rd, 2013, 4:39 am

Welcome to The Spires! This is the thread where you can find information regarding The Spires quickly and efficiently. Nearly all of the information necessary to play in The Spires should be found here. If something is missing, incorrect, or otherwise inefficient, notify a storyteller of The Spires and the situation will be handled immediately. If there are any questions concerning the information within this thread, please contact your local storyteller. Thank you!

by **Capricious** on March 3rd, 2013, 4:40 am

❖Introduction

Welcome to The Spires! I am hoping that by making this guide, which is modeled after Gossamer's in Riverfall, that answers to many questions that players new and old may ask. I will be working very closely with The Spires Wiki page, but if there is a disparity, this page should be considered correct. Due to the recent Djed Storm of 512, The Spires has changed significantly, so expect the wiki to change about it as well.

Here you will find information about the city itself, as well as the Spirians as a whole. The Jamoura and other Spirians are quite complicated, being such a long lived race devoted to many gods, but Caiyha above all. They do not live within the forest, they live with it.

Because of the longevity of the Jamoura, as well as the need to keep their city as close to nature as possible, has caused the city to be built beautifully, with an abundance of life in every aspect. The city has no ghetto, no crime riddled area, the Hahk'Shatara dealing with all criminals swiftly and harshly. As well as maintaining its dedication to Caiyha, the citizens also maintain a pursuit of knowledge both mundane and divine. All citizens are expected to benefit the city in some way or another, either through hard work or mental pursuit. Training and apprenticing is quite common within The Spires, and those that are sloth, will be forced into training, or cast from the city.

❖ What The City Looks Like

An outsider can never see the city without having first entered it. If you are directly beneath it, you will only see leaves and branches, carefully grown so as to hide all traces of the city. If you were flying through the forest, you might be able to stumble upon the city, though many a flying Kelvic, Zith, and Akvatari have flown right by without noticing anything.

Once in the city, there is an extreme abundance of life. The city is nestled upon massive wooden platforms, called Petals, supported by the branches of the largest trees in the forest. There are vines, plants, flowers, and animals everywhere. There is no space left untouched by Caiyha's bounty. At the center of the city is the jewel of the forest, the Temple to Caiyha. The Temple is filled with plants and animals not found anywhere else, all beautiful and unique. The Temple is supported by the six most massive trees in the forest, and can be seen from every Petal.

The main portion of the city is three tiers. At the center, and the lowest of the tiers, is the Temple. Ringing around the Temple, and a bit above and away from it as well, are the six Inner Petals. Above, and a bit away from each Inner Petal is two Outer Petals, for a total of twelve in all. Down below at ground level is the Foliage, the most dangerous of the areas. Underground there is the Undercavern, where the mighty Shaiki River flows. This is not some seedy criminal filled area, it is patrolled by the Hahk'Shatara quite often for the river supports the trees of the forest, and the cavern provides access to the roots of the trees, which are highly protected.

Travel between the Petals is found in the way of vine and wooden bridges between Petals of the same height, and ladders and stairs between those of differing heights. There is no direct access to the temple, but several Slugsuckle vines have been grown that would allow people to swing in and out. There are safety nets beneath every portion of the city, to catch anyone clumsy enough to fall. There, they will be rescued by a member of the Hahk'Shatara and set about back on a solid surface. There are many hidden ladders and stairways that lead from the Outer Petals to the Foliage below. There are a few hidden cave entrances and root bundles that lead from the Foliage down into the Undercavern.

One will very, very rarely find anything in The Spires made of glass, stone, or any form of metal. There is no form of manufacturing, smithing, or high yield agriculture found within the city. While one may not hear the sound of a smithy's hammer ringing, they will hear calls of animals, songs of birds, and Jamoura singing praises to their many gods.

❖The Climate

The weather in The Spires tends to be average. The weather is rarely lower than freezing and barely higher than high sixties (fahrenheit). On any day, one can feel at least a slow moving breeze snaking between the trees. Under the cover of the foliage, shadows dance and play. When it does rain, the drops practically fall from one leaf to the next in a waterfall type setup.

During the Spring season, The Spires is recovering from winter.

❖ The Spirians& Their Attitudes

❖Demographics

❖ Social Standings In The Spires

❖ The Spires Laws

❖ Crime and Punishment

❖Defense

❖ Employment, Professions, and Owning A Business

❖Miscellaneous

by **Capricious** on March 3rd, 2013, 4:40 am

Inner Petals
❖These are the central locations of the city.

Temple of Caiyha - A Unique Garden Dedicated to Caiyha
Petal of the Timid Cougar - Cheap Housing Anyone Can Buy
Petal of the Climbing Snake - Larger Homes For Families and Wealthier Citizens
Petal of the Watching Owl - Homes That Cannot Be Purchased, Only Earned
The Government Petal
The Medical Petal
The Meditative Petal

The Government Petal

The Memorium - Main Government Building of the Memory
Shrine to Qalaya
The Collective - The main library
Bright Minds Child Care - Orphanage and Daycare for All Your Child's Needs
Hahk'Shatara Meeting Place
Criche's Niche - Apprenticing Place
Riverfall Trading Post
Avanthal Trading Post
Wind Reach Trading Post - Warehouse and Trading Hub with Wind Reach

The Medical Petal

Nature's Nurture - Hospital for Handling Most Injuries
Shrine to Rak'keli - Medicinal Herb Garden Dedicated to Rak'keli
Massage parlor
Dentist
A Cut Above - For All Your Haircutting and Grooming Needs
Veterinarian Clinic
Sweat Lodge
Acupuncture
Poison/Antipoison Shop

The Meditative Petal

Lectern of Eyris - Collective Knowledge and Meditation Area Dedicated to Eyris
Real Reflection - Private Meditation Garden for Visitors and Residents

Other Locations

Eywaat's Roost - One of Eywaat's Nests and Shrine Dedicated to Him
Shrine of the Four - Unique Wooded Area Dedicated to the Four Seasonal Gods
Shrine to Makutsi - Magical Pond and Stream Dedicated to Makutsi

Outer Petals
❖These are the Petals that wrap around and above the Inner Petals.

Petal of the Cat's Claw

Shrine to Navre - A Shrine to Navre That All Felines Are Drawn To
Feline Herbs Garden
Bongo Bar
Netmaking/hammock/rope shop
Olidosipax Fur Weaver
Cooper
Animal Feed Shop

Petal of the Silver Crescent

The Dancing Lantern - A Beautiful Glowing Moth Garden
The Hanging View
Bat Menagerie
Shadow Puppet Theatre
Liquor Brewery
Tobacco Shop
Sack Shop
Aphrodisiac Garden

Petal of the Eternal Warmth

Plantshaping center
Bright Night Delight - A Unique Garden Full of Color Changing Insects
Hattery
Flavored Ice Shop
Lantern Shop
Animal Call Whistles Shop
Reptile Sunspot
SynaflowerGarden

Petal of the Celestial Dance

Shrine to Zintila - A Viewing Pool with a Living Skyglass Statue Dedicated to Zintila
Sextants &Scrolls - A Shop for the Easily Lost and a Cartographer's Paradise
Star Decorum
Feathered Garments
Ink Shop
Apple Shop
Laundry
Crystal Garden

Petal of the Whispering Zephyr

Shrine to Zulrav - A Shrine to Zulrav Full of Playful Winds
The Laughing Winds - A Shop That Sells Many Types of Wind Chimes
Flintknapping center
Weather Recording Center
Float Away - A Shop That Sells Balloons and Gliders
Truffle Farm
The Whispering Tunnel - A Garden Dedicated to Zulrav, with Many Unique Flora
Fan Shop

Petal of the Vibrant Essence

Shrine to Kihala
The Sweetest Stings - An All Natural Honey Farm and Shop
The Lollipop Stop - A Candy Shop for All Ages
Bark Masks Shop
Coffee/Chocolate Shop
Glue Shop
Sugar Farm
Nectar Frog Garden
The Lotus of Mura - Mura Student Exchange Dormitory

Petal of the Tranquil Slumber

Shrine to Dira
Tanning Center
Furs, Fins, and Feathers - A Shop for Purchasing Pelts and Other Animal Goods
Juicy Morsels - The Local Butcher and Meat Shop
Smokehouse
Bone Carver
The Phalanx - Spear shop for weapon needs and requests.
Quilts/Pillows Shop
Compost Shop
Sleep Garden

Petal of the Illuminated Reverie

Shrine to Nysel
Altered Hues - A Shop for All Your Dye Making Desires
Paint Making Center
Ink Making Center
Camo Outfitter
Hunting Supplies
Nut Butter Shop
Spider Garden
Dream/sleep center

Petal of the Endless Epoch

Shrine to Tanroa - An ever burning fire dedicated to the Goddess of TIme
The EverlivingWood - A Shop for Wooden Furniture and Decorations
Tanroa Lily
Grath's Rest - A Fun Bar with a Unique Drink
Kashal'sKulinary
Staff Shop
Basket Maker
Pickling Shop

Petal of Adamant Devotion

Shrine to Wysar - A Shrine to Wysar, Filled with Difficult Challenges
Pottery Center
Once in a Blue Moon Sleeping Quarters - Riverfall Student Exchange Dormitory
Canopy Training Arena - A Training Area for the Exchange Students
Either Side Meditation - A Lodge for Meditation and Religious Teachings
Tea Shop
Horn Shop
Vellum/Papermaker
Vinegar Shop
Particles of the Past - Stop In to Have Your Future Told
Echo Trumpet Vine Garden

Petal of Feral Embrace

Shrine to Oriana
Scintillating Scents - A Simple Perfume Shop with Exotic Scents
Preserves Shop
Marionettes/Puppet Shop
Children's Craft Hall
Caramel Maker
Ionu's Ivy Garden
IcewatchLodge

Petal of Fabled Crescendo

Shrine to Rhaus
Storyteller's Circle - The Amphitheater.
Drum Shop
The Windy Whistle - Woodwind instrument shop
Stringer
Stringed Instruments and Bows
Singing Vine Garden

Other

Squirrel Village
Play-Sky - A playground above the city

The Foliage
❖This is the ground level of The Spires, all locations here are hidden.

Shrine to Leth
Shrine to Syna
Salt Gatherer by Shore

The Undercavern
❖This is the underground section of The Spires.

The Bone Cavern - Malediction Center For All Unusual Needs
The Shaiki Moss Gardens - Underground Moss Gardens Growing in Amazing Designs

Outside of The Spires
❖ Locations not within the Boundaries of The Spires.
The Spring Base Camp - A Safe Haven from the Djed Storm of 512 AV

The Injury Ward - The Temporary Clinic of the Base Camp
The Mess Hall - A Hall for Eating in the Base Camp
Centroc's Supplies - A Cart That Always Has Just What You Need, at a High Price
Residential Longhouses - Housing for Refugees and Mercenaries in the Base Camp
Caiyha's Round - A Gathering Place for All Your Information Needs in the Base Camp
The Cages - Strong Wooden Cages That House Rescued Refugees
Jakobi's Yard - A Yard for Keeping Your Horses Safe
The Scarlet Saplings - A Memorial and Graveyard to Those That Died
The Training Yard - A Yard for Learning to Fight Against Jamoura

Knyvz ZithColony - Zith Colony of Southern Taldera, with Tolerable Relations to The Spires

Entrance - Cave Entrance into the KnyvzZith Colony
Sleeping Caverns - Private Quarters for Zith of the Colony
Slave Caves - Caves Where the Captured Slaves Sleep
Fungus Farm - Where the Zith Grow Salialana

Other

Rattler Dhani Nest (includes Shrine to Siku)
Dark Jamoura Village
The Giant Nut Tree - A humongous tree with nuts.
Lily Hopper Rafting - A Lazy River Recreational Area

by **Capricious** on March 3rd, 2013, 4:41 am

Building Your Dream Home

Hello fellow Spirians! This thread is here for the purpose of letting you know as a player how the housing system works here in the treetop city. As you all know, the Djed Storm destroyed much of the housing district in the Spires, so all homes are having to be rebuilt as part of getting the Spires back on it's feet. So what does that mean for the players? Well, this is where you can let your creativity shine!

This system has been set up to allow players to earn some new skills and let you get a home for a cheaper price if you are willing to put in the time and effort. So, lets see a rundown of what you would need to do. What is the first step?

Step One:

First, there are 3 places that you could potentially have a home.
-The Petal of the Timid Cougar - This petal contains cheap housing that anyone can buy/build and is where most of the citizens reside.
-The Petal of the Climbing Snake - This petal contains that are more expensive and are using primarily for families and wealthier citizens seeing as they are larger. These homes can also be bought/built.
-The Petal of the Watching Owl - These homes are not available for purchase, and are only given to those that have been deemed worthy through their actions. (Meaning these can be given out in a modded thread.)

So first things first is to decide where it would best for your PC to live? Have they earned their way to have a home on the Watching Owl or is your PC looking to start a family? Or are you just looking for a place to lay your head at night? The answer is entirely up to you. Once that is decided, we move on to Step Two.

Step Two:

How much are you willing to pay for your home? This is where threads come in. You can do building threads to get your home at a cheaper price! So what does this mean? Well, your PC can actively help Sharai or Araisha and their teams build a home of your own, meaning these are a lot like job threads. The actions can be self moderated, but I have a few requirements that I ask for:
-You must actively be involved in the building process, no just sitting around and giving orders in the threads.
-Show me some creativity. The Jamouras that run these petals view homes as a work of art, a reflection of one's soul. Put some effort into showing that in your threads.
-Have fun while doing it. This is a chance for you to flex your creative wings, so be spunky and fun!

Not so hard right? Well, lets get a rundown of how the homes in the Spires work and what they look like. First of all, no two homes in the Spires will ever look alike, seeing as every individual is different. They are all shaped oddly, like abstract pieces of art you might say. They are also all fitted together like large puzzle boxes, meaning that all the pieces of your home will interlock together, hammers and nails are not used in their construction. A sticky resin glue is used to seal all the pieces together, and dries quite hard and is waterproof, so there are no worries about your home falling apart. Please keep all of this in mind when writing these threads, and if you don't have any skill in construction, that's okay! The Jamouras and their teams are there to help you, so you don't have to do it all on your own! Now, let's get down to prices.

The Petal of the Timid Cougar :

The Petal of the Climbing Snake :

Step Three:

Once you have decided where the best place for your PC to be, all you have to do is post to the Petal of the Timid Cougar or The Petal of the Climbing Snake and give me an overview of what you are doing. Please keep in mind that you don't have to do any of the threads, you can still pay the standard 500gm for a standard home, or 1000gm for a larger home. The choice is up to you! Here is an example of what I would like to see on each petal:

Name:
Race:
Patal of choice:
Number of threads you are going to do:

Step Four:

Now once all of that has been completed, I want to see a short write up of your home! It doesn't have to be long at all, just a paragraph or two about your home and a picture of it to be submitted to the suggestion box which will then be added here so people can come and visit you! If you choose not to do the threads, then I would still like to see a write up of your home so that players can still come and visit. Remember to be creative and spunky, because this is a reflection of your PC! Also, all homes are yours permanently, so they will always be in the Spires should your PC decide to travel.

Now, a few last notes. Please know that any sort of home that is on The Petal of the Watching Owl must be earned through moderation. So if you wish for a home there, please PM me and we will work out the details for that. All threads that are written up do not have to be terribly long, ten posts at a max and three to four posts at a minimum. And as always, if you have any questions or concerns then please don't hesitate to PM about any of it!

Petal of the Timid Cougar

A list of players that are located on this petal.

Veldrys' Home
Nasrin and Ayana's Home
Alea Davenport's Home

*Credit to Cinna

Please Note: If you are a new player to The Spires and wish to have your housing built, you cannot turn in your housing for extra cash and still have the house.

by **Capricious** on March 3rd, 2013, 3:12 pm

A Little Bit of Culture

Here are several helpful links for anyone who wishes to know about several NPCs, games that are played and stories that are told, and soon to be coming holidays that are held in The Spires.

Spirian NPCs - NPC List
Spirian Games - Games List
Spirian Fables - Fables, Stories, and Legends

Holidays:
Spring:

The Rebirthing

Summer:

Festival of Seasons

Fall:

Glide-Away Day

Winter:

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