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	The Adirim’s major blocs – which are defined by their support and opposition to the current grand estate-holder – are the House Caladius-aligned pro-Maharbal bloc and the smaller, House Kaneko-aligned anti-Maharbal bloc. Between these lie a smaller number of undecided voters who either hold no strong stances on Grand Estate-Holder Maharbal or simply wish to avoid drawing excessive attention to themselves. The Maharbal family, which has dominated the position of grand estate-holder since Caria’s annexation into the Empire, is wealthy enough to bribe many of these undecided voters into supporting them during times of crisis, such as when their control over the position is challenged. They are also canny and loyal enough to have secured the backing – financial, administrative, and more – of House Caladius, which views Caria as a vital link between the Frontier and the Empire’s more easterly territories.		The Adirim’s major blocs – which are defined by their support and opposition to the current grand estate-holder – are the House Caladius-aligned pro-Maharbal bloc and the smaller, House Kaneko-aligned anti-Maharbal bloc. Between these lie a smaller number of undecided voters who either hold no strong stances on Grand Estate-Holder Maharbal or simply wish to avoid drawing excessive attention to themselves. The Maharbal family, which has dominated the position of grand estate-holder since Caria’s annexation into the Empire, is wealthy enough to bribe many of these undecided voters into supporting them during times of crisis, such as when their control over the position is challenged. They are also canny and loyal enough to have secured the backing – financial, administrative, and more – of House Caladius, which views Caria as a vital link between the Frontier and the Empire’s more easterly territories.

	The House ~~Kankeo~~-aligned bloc is led by the Drubal family, prominent shipwrights who have maintained a close relationship with the Empire’s naval forces since 2424 and are particularly close to the ever-ambitious Kanekos. This is an attempt by the Kanekos to carve out a planet aside from [[Empire of Dominia#Zhurong\|Zhurong]], where they must bend the knee to [[Empire of Dominia Great Houses#House Zhao\|House Zhao]], and Count Kaneko believes having his candidate ascend to the position of grand estate-holder would give the family strong influence over the planet – stronger than what House Caladius possesses, as the Drubal family lacks the immense wealth of their rivals, the Maharbal family. Scheming between the two merchant families has contributed significantly to the Adirim’s general instability.		The House Kaneko-aligned bloc is led by the Drubal family, prominent shipwrights who have maintained a close relationship with the Empire’s naval forces since 2424 and are particularly close to the ever-ambitious Kanekos. This is an attempt by the Kanekos to carve out a planet aside from [[Empire of Dominia#Zhurong\|Zhurong]], where they must bend the knee to [[Empire of Dominia Great Houses#House Zhao\|House Zhao]], and Count Kaneko believes having his candidate ascend to the position of grand estate-holder would give the family strong influence over the planet – stronger than what House Caladius possesses, as the Drubal family lacks the immense wealth of their rivals, the Maharbal family. Scheming between the two merchant families has contributed significantly to the Adirim’s general instability.

	Votes in the Adirim are held when a plurality of members are present. Attempting to deliberately block a representative from attending the Adirim to vote is a severe crime and a rule put in place during the [[Timeline#The Twenty-Fourth Century\|mid-24th century]] to avoid disruptions to the voting itself in what had already become a hectic voting body. All members must pass between two large fires at the Adirim’s entrance: a relic from pre-Tribunalist times, the fires are said to cleanse and ward one from evil spirits. Representatives vote by taking their badge of office – a silvered knife – and slicing their thumb open, then daubing their blood onto a voting slip. The blood offering is symbolically and religiously important in Carian culture and is said to signify one’s firm belief in how they are voting for an issue.		Votes in the Adirim are held when a plurality of members are present. Attempting to deliberately block a representative from attending the Adirim to vote is a severe crime and a rule put in place during the [[Timeline#The Twenty-Fourth Century\|mid-24th century]] to avoid disruptions to the voting itself in what had already become a hectic voting body. All members must pass between two large fires at the Adirim’s entrance: a relic from pre-Tribunalist times, the fires are said to cleanse and ward one from evil spirits. Representatives vote by taking their badge of office – a silvered knife – and slicing their thumb open, then daubing their blood onto a voting slip. The blood offering is symbolically and religiously important in Carian culture and is said to signify one’s firm belief in how they are voting for an issue.

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Species

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	* '''Royal Grazer''': Resembling a mixture of horseshoe crab and lobster, royal grazers are a highly successful species which are relatively active in comparison to other species within their clade. They possess a robust exoskeleton and dextrous front claws that allow them to defend themselves from predators and manipulate their surroundings to dig their dens, in which they lay their eggs and keep their young. It heavily relies upon seep-coral for food and the toxins they ingest in doing so imparts upon their meat a slightly numbing and tingly sensation that gives Carian cuisine its distinctive taste. They are the most frequently eaten species of grazer on the planet. Their flavor develops with age and they grow continuously throughout their lifespan, and particularly large specimens fetch a high price from the patrician families - most notably for Yaskarit Risotto, the foremost delicacy on the planet, which makes heavy use of its meat for protein and ground seep-coral for a seasoning and garnish.		* '''Royal Grazer''': Resembling a mixture of horseshoe crab and lobster, royal grazers are a highly successful species which are relatively active in comparison to other species within their clade. They possess a robust exoskeleton and dextrous front claws that allow them to defend themselves from predators and manipulate their surroundings to dig their dens, in which they lay their eggs and keep their young. It heavily relies upon seep-coral for food and the toxins they ingest in doing so imparts upon their meat a slightly numbing and tingly sensation that gives Carian cuisine its distinctive taste. They are the most frequently eaten species of grazer on the planet. Their flavor develops with age and they grow continuously throughout their lifespan, and particularly large specimens fetch a high price from the patrician families - most notably for Yaskarit Risotto, the foremost delicacy on the planet, which makes heavy use of its meat for protein and ground seep-coral for a seasoning and garnish.
	Trapdoor Pouncer: An uncanny fusion of crab. spider, and scorpion, trapdoor pouncers get their name from their dens, which are sealed by a hinged trap-door kept together with sticky mucus. Ambush hunters, they tend to leave their dens and lurk around the most productive grazing spots to wait for their prey. They have a tendency to have their leaping instinct triggered by passing humans, but are quite harmless (if frightening) and disengage upon realizing that they are not attacking suitable prey.
			* '''Trapdoor Pouncer''': An uncanny fusion of crab. spider, and scorpion, trapdoor pouncers get their name from their dens, which are sealed by a hinged trap-door kept together with sticky mucus. Ambush hunters, they tend to leave their dens and lurk around the most productive grazing spots to wait for their prey. They have a tendency to have their leaping instinct triggered by passing humans, but are quite harmless (if frightening) and disengage upon realizing that they are not attacking suitable prey.

	* '''Common Seep-Coral''': Closely resembling Earther stony coral, common seep-coral is the dominant feature of Carian sea-seeps. They can grow to immense sizes and resemble barren trees, though colored teal, pink, or purple rather than green. They are the most productive single species of chemotrophs on the planet, and provide key sustenance and shelter for a great number of species. Harvested seep-coral is frequently processed for use as a seasoning and imparts a unique tingly and numbing sensation upon those who eat it. Overconsumption is known to cause an upset stomach and must be consumed in moderation.		* '''Common Seep-Coral''': Closely resembling Earther stony coral, common seep-coral is the dominant feature of Carian sea-seeps. They can grow to immense sizes and resemble barren trees, though colored teal, pink, or purple rather than green. They are the most productive single species of chemotrophs on the planet, and provide key sustenance and shelter for a great number of species. Harvested seep-coral is frequently processed for use as a seasoning and imparts a unique tingly and numbing sensation upon those who eat it. Overconsumption is known to cause an upset stomach and must be consumed in moderation.

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Carian Tribunalism

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	===Carian Tribunalism===		===Carian Tribunalism===
			[[File:Caria Pendant.png\|thumb\|A typical Carian pendant in the Tribunalist style. The crescent moon symbolizes Lixus and the Aderlai (or Great Mother) as an aspect of the Goddess, represented by the Eye.]]
	Legally the sole faith upon Caria, this Tribunalist sect is a result of the ease of the planet’s conversion and the unwillingness of missionary priestesses to challenge some of the native population’s stranger beliefs. Commonly referred to as '''Carian Tribunalism''', it is officially characterized by the [[Moroz Holy Tribunal]] as an “acceptable deviation” from baseline Tribunalism similar to Reacher Tribunalism and Lyodiic Tribunalism. Unofficially many conservative figures in the Tribunal and House Caladius blame their liberal predecessors for allowing a cult of blood sorcerers and barely-closeted heretics to pass unmolested and entrench itself in what has become the linchpin of the [[Empire of Dominia#The Eastern Military Frontier\|Eastern Military Frontier’s]] connection to the wider [[Empire of Dominia\|Empire]]. The current Immaculate Hand has shown little interest in the question of whether Carian Tribunalism is acceptable or heretical, but — with Emperor Keeser and herself both aging — it is anticipated to be a major issue for her successor.		Legally the sole faith upon Caria, this Tribunalist sect is a result of the ease of the planet’s conversion and the unwillingness of missionary priestesses to challenge some of the native population’s stranger beliefs. Commonly referred to as '''Carian Tribunalism''', it is officially characterized by the [[Moroz Holy Tribunal]] as an “acceptable deviation” from baseline Tribunalism similar to Reacher Tribunalism and Lyodiic Tribunalism. Unofficially many conservative figures in the Tribunal and House Caladius blame their liberal predecessors for allowing a cult of blood sorcerers and barely-closeted heretics to pass unmolested and entrench itself in what has become the linchpin of the [[Empire of Dominia#The Eastern Military Frontier\|Eastern Military Frontier’s]] connection to the wider [[Empire of Dominia\|Empire]]. The current Immaculate Hand has shown little interest in the question of whether Carian Tribunalism is acceptable or heretical, but — with Emperor Keeser and herself both aging — it is anticipated to be a major issue for her successor.

NewOriginalSchwann: /* Prehistory (Circa 2190 - 2375 */

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Prehistory (Circa 2190 - 2375

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	==History==		==History==

	===Prehistory (Circa 2190 - 2375===		===Prehistory (Circa 2190 - 2375)===

	<center><i>“By the Aderlai’s mercy alone were we able to survive and endure,”</i> - Excerpt from pre-Imperial Carian writing on the Prehistoric era.</center>		<center><i>“By the Aderlai’s mercy alone were we able to survive and endure,”</i> - Excerpt from pre-Imperial Carian writing on the Prehistoric era.</center>

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	\|Former = [[Sol Alliance]]		\|Former = [[Sol Alliance]]
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	In the far-flung Paegilini System lies a strange, tidally-locked world of the Empire of Dominia: the '''Imperial Viceroyalty of Caria''''. Controlled by the Empire since 2424 and often referred to with the derisive nickname of the “Witch World,” it is a world shrouded in darkness and rumors. The planet serves as the Empire’s gate to the Eastern Military Frontier and its hand is soft here, allowing for the local oligarchy to thrive — though some conservatives have called for it to be reigned in. Its inhabitants are known as Carians and are often regarded with suspicion abroad due to their planet’s mysterious nature. They adhere to an acceptable deviation of Tribunalism known as Carian Tribunalism and are renowned for their abilities as seers and diviners within the broader umbrella of [[Moroz Holy Tribunal\|Moroz Holy Tribunalism]].		In the far-flung Paegilini System lies a strange, tidally-locked world of the Empire of Dominia: the '''Imperial Viceroyalty of Caria'''. Controlled by the Empire since 2424 and often referred to with the derisive nickname of the '''“Witch World,”''' it is a world shrouded in darkness and rumors. The planet serves as the Empire’s gate to the Eastern Military Frontier and its hand is soft here, allowing for the local oligarchy to thrive — though some conservatives have called for it to be reigned in. Its inhabitants are known as Carians and are often regarded with suspicion abroad due to their planet’s mysterious nature. They adhere to an acceptable deviation of Tribunalism known as Carian Tribunalism and are renowned for their abilities as seers and diviners within the broader umbrella of [[Moroz Holy Tribunal\|Moroz Holy Tribunalism]].
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	==History==		==History==

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