Ghol-Gan
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| Capitale | Tzaarban |
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| natives | Ghol-Gani |
| adjective | Ghol-Gan or Ghol-Gani |
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| religions | Sun & Moon worship in classical period |
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The lost kingdom of Ghol-Gan (pronounced GOHL-gahn)[1] included what is today known as the Shackles and Mediogalti Island, as well as the southern part of the Sodden Lands and a section of the western Mwangi Expanse.[2]
It pre-dates the rise of Azlant, having been at its height during the Age of Serpents.[2] Because its magic-users infused their craft into the buildings and other structures they built, some have have survived the ravages of time. Their similarity to the ruins of the cyclopes kingdoms in northern Casmaron indicate that the people of Ghol-Gan were also cyclopes.[3]
The ruins in the area known today as the Shackles depict horrific scenes of blood sacrifice and cannibalism. In 4111 AR, explorers from Cheliax discovered the ruins. Understandably finding the scene extremely disturbing, they declined to settle there, convinced that the coastline was haunted and cursed;[4] instead they continued southward and founded the colony of Sargava.[5]
The last patriarch of Ghol-Gan was Ammelon VI. His treasures are said to be contained within the waterlogged temple of Xanthuun in the Sodden Lands. Most of the information known today about Ghol-Gan was obtained by expeditions into these extremely dangerous ruins.[6]
Hundreds have also found death over the years trying to explore the sunken ruins beneath the Gold Phoenix Aviary in the hope of finding some of Ammelon VI’s treasure there.[7]
History
The history of Ghol-Gan may be categorized into four periods:[8]
- prehistoric
- little is known of the origins of the civilization
- pre-classical
- a short period during which the cyclopes nation started looking beyond its borders
- classical
- the height of Ghol-Gan civilization: a period of sun and moon worship and the advent of writing
- post-classical
- the demise of the civilization and its eventual destruction at Earthfall
Iblydos
The people of Iblydos owe their existence to the cyclopes that emigrated from Ghol-Gan during that doomed empire's decline, and though the giants have dwindled in number since, they and humans continue to co-exist on the archipelago. The greatest mortals earn the rite of myth-speaking, in which the cyclopes foresee how that hero might attain mythic power through great deeds. Many of these so-called hero-gods have since ruled one of Iblydos's city-states, granting spells to followers and heralding in a new age of prosperity or tyranny. Since the deaths of Aroden and prophecy itself, the tradition has failed with troubling frequency. Now the last hero-gods age and dwindle, and a new generation of heroes must arise to combat the greatest threat to the islands: the thalassic behemoth Ousmariku.[9][10]
References
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 246. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ 2,0 et 2,1 James Jacobs et al. (2011). The Inner Sea World Guide, p. 213. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-269-2
- ↑ James Jacobs et al. (2011). The Inner Sea World Guide, p. 210-1. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-269-2
- ↑ Modèle:Cite book/Pirates of the Inner Sea
- ↑ James Jacobs et al. (2011). The Inner Sea World Guide, p. 170. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-269-2
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 222. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ Modèle:Cite book/Burnt Offerings
- ↑ Modèle:Cite book/Lost Kingdoms
- ↑ Modèle:Cite web
- ↑ Modèle:Cite book/Distant Shores