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	= Union of Gla'orr =		= Union of Gla'orr =

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	===Port of Blowing Winds===		===Port of Blowing Winds===
	[[File:~~PortGlaorr~~.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|The city sprawls across the dunes of Gla'orr, pumping smog into the air as it churns out much-needed goods.]]		[[File:Replacement_Image.png\|thumb\|The city sprawls across the dunes of Gla'orr, pumping smog into the air as it churns out much-needed goods.]]
	The yang to Harbour of Indulgences, Port of Blowing Winds has no need for engaging in resource extraction thanks to the methods employed by Harbour of Indulgences; factories litter the sprawling city, similarly constructed out of biomass as Oozing Dunes. The pollution generated from its activities can be seen from extraordinarily far distances, some even argue that those in Tark can see the plumes of smoke travel across the desert. Amazingly, Dionae within Port of Blowing Winds have been able to create biological furnaces of astonishing capabilities – they are able to contort their biomass into makeshift kilns, using naturally produced chemicals by their species to outline the inner sanctum of these structures, and when exposed to high enough temperatures they solidify and form obsidian-like growths impervious to typical wear and tear as other furnaces. However, a notable side effect of such innovation is the intense, dark smoke it produces when experiencing high temperatures – which does not dissipate for several days, only really breaking apart over the eastern seaboard of Gla’orr. Once resources have been refined, they are either sent to Tark or Growth of the Basin. Some of the pollutants have even made their way into the Retheus River, turning some of it black as it makes its way to the Gla’orr Opening.		The yang to Harbour of Indulgences, Port of Blowing Winds has no need for engaging in resource extraction thanks to the methods employed by Harbour of Indulgences; factories litter the sprawling city, similarly constructed out of biomass as Oozing Dunes. The pollution generated from its activities can be seen from extraordinarily far distances, some even argue that those in Tark can see the plumes of smoke travel across the desert. Amazingly, Dionae within Port of Blowing Winds have been able to create biological furnaces of astonishing capabilities – they are able to contort their biomass into makeshift kilns, using naturally produced chemicals by their species to outline the inner sanctum of these structures, and when exposed to high enough temperatures they solidify and form obsidian-like growths impervious to typical wear and tear as other furnaces. However, a notable side effect of such innovation is the intense, dark smoke it produces when experiencing high temperatures – which does not dissipate for several days, only really breaking apart over the eastern seaboard of Gla’orr. Once resources have been refined, they are either sent to Tark or Growth of the Basin. Some of the pollutants have even made their way into the Retheus River, turning some of it black as it makes its way to the Gla’orr Opening.

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	===Port of Blowing Winds===		===Port of Blowing Winds===
			[[File:PortGlaorr.jpg\|thumb\|The city sprawls across the dunes of Gla'orr, pumping smog into the air as it churns out much-needed goods.]]
	The yang to Harbour of Indulgences, Port of Blowing Winds has no need for engaging in resource extraction thanks to the methods employed by Harbour of Indulgences; factories litter the sprawling city, similarly constructed out of biomass as Oozing Dunes. The pollution generated from its activities can be seen from extraordinarily far distances, some even argue that those in Tark can see the plumes of smoke travel across the desert. Amazingly, Dionae within Port of Blowing Winds have been able to create biological furnaces of astonishing capabilities – they are able to contort their biomass into makeshift kilns, using naturally produced chemicals by their species to outline the inner sanctum of these structures, and when exposed to high enough temperatures they solidify and form obsidian-like growths impervious to typical wear and tear as other furnaces. However, a notable side effect of such innovation is the intense, dark smoke it produces when experiencing high temperatures – which does not dissipate for several days, only really breaking apart over the eastern seaboard of Gla’orr. Once resources have been refined, they are either sent to Tark or Growth of the Basin. Some of the pollutants have even made their way into the Retheus River, turning some of it black as it makes its way to the Gla’orr Opening.		The yang to Harbour of Indulgences, Port of Blowing Winds has no need for engaging in resource extraction thanks to the methods employed by Harbour of Indulgences; factories litter the sprawling city, similarly constructed out of biomass as Oozing Dunes. The pollution generated from its activities can be seen from extraordinarily far distances, some even argue that those in Tark can see the plumes of smoke travel across the desert. Amazingly, Dionae within Port of Blowing Winds have been able to create biological furnaces of astonishing capabilities – they are able to contort their biomass into makeshift kilns, using naturally produced chemicals by their species to outline the inner sanctum of these structures, and when exposed to high enough temperatures they solidify and form obsidian-like growths impervious to typical wear and tear as other furnaces. However, a notable side effect of such innovation is the intense, dark smoke it produces when experiencing high temperatures – which does not dissipate for several days, only really breaking apart over the eastern seaboard of Gla’orr. Once resources have been refined, they are either sent to Tark or Growth of the Basin. Some of the pollutants have even made their way into the Retheus River, turning some of it black as it makes its way to the Gla’orr Opening.

	===Growth of the Basin===		===Growth of the Basin===

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	== Economy ==		== Economy ==

	The Union of Gla’orr boasts an economy primarily characterized by a heavy reliance on primary and secondary industries; with a particular emphasis on mineral extraction, notably tar and sulfur deposits found within the core of its territories on [[Hieroaetheria]] – the breakdown of which is considered the following: The Union’s primary sector is dominated by extractive industries, focusing on mining and resource extraction; they capitalize on their abundant nature resources, particularly the rich deposits of tar and sulfur, which serve as the backbone of their economy. These primary industries play a pivotal role in supplying raw materials for further processing and manufacturing; all of which is overseen by the Union – neither private individuals nor companies. However, it's the secondary sector on which the Union predominately finds its populace employed; using the foundation laid by its primary industries, the processing and refining of extracted materials has become integral, especially with the investment into technologies – not merely just machinery, but bio-machinery to reach the limits of Dionae ingenuity – has become an intrinsic element of the Union’s economy, furthered by their off-world mining ventures within Titan’s Rapture, bringing in alien resources not necessarily found on [[Hieroaetheria]]. Although the Union's economy is primarily based on mineral extraction and processing, its economy is maintained by trade and commerce. As a key player in regional trade networks, they maintain their position as a major exporter of mineral resources and processed goods to neighbouring factions like [[the Consortium]] and [[Eternal Republic of the Ekane\|the Eternal Republic]], fostering economic interdependence while maintaining their position. Overall, the Union of Gla’orr's economic model revolves around harnessing their natural resource wealth, particularly in tar and sulfur, to fuel industrial development and economic prosperity. Through a combination of primary and secondary industries, they strive to maintain a robust and self-sustaining economy while asserting their economic prowess within [[the Commonwealth of Hieroaetheria]]. They have also begun the process of being a dominant contributor to the defence of [[Hieroaetheria]], having several facilities across Titan’s Rapture that aim to harvest resources and refine them into materials that can further be used to construct spacecraft.		The Union of Gla’orr boasts an economy primarily characterized by a heavy reliance on primary and secondary industries; with a particular emphasis on mineral extraction, notably tar and sulfur deposits found within the core of its territories on [[Hieroaetheria]] – the breakdown of which is considered the following: The Union’s primary sector is dominated by extractive industries, focusing on mining and resource extraction; they capitalize on their abundant nature resources, particularly the rich deposits of tar and sulfur, which serve as the backbone of their economy. These primary industries play a pivotal role in supplying raw materials for further processing and manufacturing; all of which is overseen by the Union – neither private individuals nor companies. However, it's the secondary sector on which the Union predominately finds its populace employed; using the foundation laid by its primary industries, the processing and refining of extracted materials has become integral, especially with the investment into technologies – not merely just machinery, but bio-machinery to reach the limits of Dionae ingenuity – has become an intrinsic element of the Union’s economy, furthered by their off-world mining ventures within Titan’s Rapture, bringing in alien resources not necessarily found on [[Hieroaetheria]]. Although the Union's economy is primarily based on mineral extraction and processing, its economy is maintained by trade and commerce. As a key player in regional trade networks, they maintain their position as a major exporter of mineral resources and processed goods to neighbouring factions like [[the Consortium]] and [[Eternal Republic of the Ekane\|the Eternal Republic]], fostering economic interdependence while maintaining their position. Overall, the Union of Gla’orr's economic model revolves around harnessing their natural resource wealth, particularly in tar and sulfur, to fuel industrial development and economic prosperity. Through a combination of primary and secondary industries, they strive to maintain a robust and self-sustaining economy while asserting their economic prowess within [[the Commonwealth of Hieroaetheria]]. They have also begun the process of being a dominant contributor to the defence of [[Hieroaetheria]], having several facilities across Titan’s Rapture that aim to harvest resources and refine them into materials that can further be used to construct spacecraft.

			=== Energy ===

			The power infrastructure of the Union of Gla’orr is designed to support its massive extractive and manufacturing sectors. The Union's approach to energy is heavily focused on output, efficiency, and control, with little regard for environmental sustainability. This relentless pursuit of industrial power defines the Union's energy landscape, which is marked by a combination of fossil fuels, innovative yet environmentally damaging Dionae-powered machinery, and rudimentary bio-mechanical energy systems. The Union of Gla’orr's primary energy sources are coal, tar, and natural gas, harvested from its abundant natural reserves. Massive power plants, located near major industrial zones like Tark, Oozing Dunes, and the Harbour of Indulgences, burn these resources around the clock. The tar and sulfur deposits within the Union's territories provide a seemingly endless supply of raw materials for energy production. This reliance on fossil fuels results in substantial pollution, with smog and toxic runoff being common sights across the Union's landscape. The air in cities like Port of Blowing Winds is thick with industrial fumes, and the Retheus River is often blackened by chemical discharge. The Union of Gla’orr also utilizes Dionae-powered machinery to complement its energy infrastructure. The Dionae have been integrated into various mechanical systems to generate power. In Oozing Dunes, for instance, the Dionae operate bio-mechanical engines that convert their biological processes directly into energy. The Union of Gla’orr has created large facilities with similar biomass apparatus – one notable example is the Tark Solar Furnace.

			==== Tark Solar Furnace ====

			The Tark Solar Furnace, a cornerstone of the Union of Gla’orr's energy infrastructure, is a hybrid power plant that combines traditional solar furnace technology with the unique capabilities of Dionae machinery. The Tark Solar Furnace is a rather large structure, with a vast array of mirrors and heliostats arranged in concentric circles around a central tower. These mirrors concentrate sunlight onto a receiver at the top of the tower, generating intense heat that is used to produce sulphuric steam. The steam drives turbines, generating electricity in a manner similar to conventional solar power plants. However, what sets the Tark Solar Furnace apart is its integration of Dionae bio-mechanical systems. Modified biomass is integrated into the facility's heat exchange systems with their biological structures used to absorb and amplify the solar energy concentrated by the mirrors, providing an additional layer of energy conversion, but also capturing significant amounts of condensing sulphur so as to re-incorporate it into the process – somewhat mitigating the environmental damage the facility creates.

	== Government and Ideology ==		== Government and Ideology ==

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	Forma is a visual art style practised both recreationally and competitively that makes use of a gestalt’s own form to create an art piece. Historically, Forma art was widespread across Hieroaetheria, though dwindled during the industrial and biocomputer revolution where it almost completely fell out of practise. Only recently in 2401 was the Forma art style revived and practised more widespread throughout Gla’orr, with two of the most historically documented types of Forma making up the majority of Gla’orr’s art scene.		Forma is a visual art style practised both recreationally and competitively that makes use of a gestalt’s own form to create an art piece. Historically, Forma art was widespread across Hieroaetheria, though dwindled during the industrial and biocomputer revolution where it almost completely fell out of practise. Only recently in 2401 was the Forma art style revived and practised more widespread throughout Gla’orr, with two of the most historically documented types of Forma making up the majority of Gla’orr’s art scene.

	'''Aa’shur Forma''' is the most popular and practised form of Forma that is most accessible to most dionae. Aa’shur involves a gestalt reshaping their nymph and biomass structure to create a usually abstract or expressionistic art piece, which may then be photographed if not done purely for recreation. Occasionally, the environment around the gestalt is incorporated into the art piece, with a gestalt reforming themself as an elaborate, twisting bridge across a river, or the art piece may be done in a plain environment to emphasise only the gestalt’s form. Practising Aa’shur Forma is not only seen as a way to keep an old art alive, but is also said to slow the effects of ageing, with the repeated restructuring of a dionae’s form preventing the external chitin layer from restricting mobility for some time. Due to Gla’orr’s cultural reach, Aa’shur Forma has gradually begun to spread to other ~~Hieroaetherian nations, especially~~ the ~~Eternal Republic of Ekane~~.		'''Aa’shur Forma''' is the most popular and practised form of Forma that is most accessible to most dionae. Aa’shur involves a gestalt reshaping their nymph and biomass structure to create a usually abstract or expressionistic art piece, which may then be photographed if not done purely for recreation. Occasionally, the environment around the gestalt is incorporated into the art piece, with a gestalt reforming themself as an elaborate, twisting bridge across a river, or the art piece may be done in a plain environment to emphasise only the gestalt’s form. Practising Aa’shur Forma is not only seen as a way to keep an old art alive, but is also said to slow the effects of ageing, with the repeated restructuring of a dionae’s form preventing the external chitin layer from restricting mobility for some time. Due to Gla’orr’s cultural reach, Aa’shur Forma has gradually begun to spread to other diona communities around the Spur.

	The second type of Forma art is '''Voti’shur Forma''' which involves a large group of dionae working together, often an Argus. Voti’shur involves the group of dionae all forming together and shaping themselves into a theoretically, fantasy-like creature – with more surrealist looks being favoured. This alone may be done recreationally or competitively, with a photo captured of the final form for display purposes if desired, and is known as '''Still Voti’shur'''. However, some Voti’shur artists take it a step further, with two performing groups amassing themselves into giant, fantastical creatures which then do battle in front of an audience, known as '''Battling Voti’shur''' – this is dangerous, with nymphs occasionally being crushed between crab-like pincers or stabbed by a gigantic chitinous tooth. The '''Great Voti’shur Stadium''' in ''Tark'' is often home to these sights, with Voti’shur artist groups flocking twice a year to perform in either one of the Battling Voti’shur performances or the in-between Still Voti’shur performance slots. For Battling Voti’shur performers, it is not uncommon to lose enough nymphs that the Argus dionae have to retire, splitting from their Argus form to find work in other fields as Cyclops. Neither type of Voti’shur has had any significant traction outside of the Union of Gla’orr, though some of the more extreme forms may occasionally be seen or heard of in media due to how impressive they can sometimes be.		The second type of Forma art is '''Voti’shur Forma''' which involves a large group of dionae working together, often an Argus. Voti’shur involves the group of dionae all forming together and shaping themselves into a theoretically, fantasy-like creature – with more surrealist looks being favoured. This alone may be done recreationally or competitively, with a photo captured of the final form for display purposes if desired, and is known as '''Still Voti’shur'''. However, some Voti’shur artists take it a step further, with two performing groups amassing themselves into giant, fantastical creatures which then do battle in front of an audience, known as '''Battling Voti’shur''' – this is dangerous, with nymphs occasionally being crushed between crab-like pincers or stabbed by a gigantic chitinous tooth. The '''Great Voti’shur Stadium''' in ''Tark'' is often home to these sights, with Voti’shur artist groups flocking twice a year to perform in either one of the Battling Voti’shur performances or the in-between Still Voti’shur performance slots. For Battling Voti’shur performers, it is not uncommon to lose enough nymphs that the Argus dionae have to retire, splitting from their Argus form to find work in other fields as Cyclops. Neither type of Voti’shur has had any significant traction outside of the Union of Gla’orr, though some of the more extreme forms may occasionally be seen or heard of in media due to how impressive they can sometimes be.

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	The Union of Gla’orr allows emigration, though it is more regulated than its counterparts on [[Hieroaetheria]]; these rigorous regulations in which Dionae are subjected to aim at ensuring the suitability of individuals seeking to leave the Union. Prospective emigrants must navigate an application process administered by those appointed to administrative, governmental positions require significant amounts of personal information. This includes the reasons for departure and the intended destination, background checks are commonly conducted to assess any criminal history, employment records or affiliations with undesirable organisations within the Union of Gla’orr. Health assessments are often also mandatory to ensure that Dionae who desire to leave [[Hieroaetheria]] are capable of not merely scraping through life in their intended destination, but are otherwise noted to be in good health and able to satisfactorily perform. Financial stability and sufficient resources to support themselves in their new location are also scrutinized. Emigrants may undergo interviews or assessments to further evaluate their motivations and adaptability. Finally, approval is granted based on compliance with regulations and the overall suitability of the Dionae for departure, ensuring a regulated balance between the rights of individuals to seek opportunities elsewhere and the need to maintain security and stability within the Union.		The Union of Gla’orr allows emigration, though it is more regulated than its counterparts on [[Hieroaetheria]]; these rigorous regulations in which Dionae are subjected to aim at ensuring the suitability of individuals seeking to leave the Union. Prospective emigrants must navigate an application process administered by those appointed to administrative, governmental positions require significant amounts of personal information. This includes the reasons for departure and the intended destination, background checks are commonly conducted to assess any criminal history, employment records or affiliations with undesirable organisations within the Union of Gla’orr. Health assessments are often also mandatory to ensure that Dionae who desire to leave [[Hieroaetheria]] are capable of not merely scraping through life in their intended destination, but are otherwise noted to be in good health and able to satisfactorily perform. Financial stability and sufficient resources to support themselves in their new location are also scrutinized. Emigrants may undergo interviews or assessments to further evaluate their motivations and adaptability. Finally, approval is granted based on compliance with regulations and the overall suitability of the Dionae for departure, ensuring a regulated balance between the rights of individuals to seek opportunities elsewhere and the need to maintain security and stability within the Union.

			=== Entertainment ===
			The Union of Gla’orr, desiring to stay in touch with Hieroaetheria’s history, source their entertainment from reviving hobbies from the histories. Keeping these traditional forms of living and entertainment alive is seen as a duty and at risk of being lost due to ongoing xeno-influence, with Gla’orr pointing towards the Consortium having to abandon traditional Hieroaetherian forms of entertainment due to their exclusive nature towards non-dionae.

			==== Traditional Cloudgrazer Riding ====
			The largest form of entertainment, whether as a hobby or spectator, in the Union of Gla’orr is the revival of using cloudgrazers as a form of transport, in-line with pre-Sundering Hieroaetheria that has since seen shuttles dominate transport around the globe. Historically, cloudgrazers have seen varied use as vessels of transport, with older and larger cloudgrazers often having airship vessels securely tied to their undersides, where they would be used for long-distance transport, load bearing, or even as alternative accommodation. Younger and more energetic cloudgrazers historically saw use in conflict as warmounts during The Triumph of Smoke and Steel, capable of zipping around above a ground conflict with the mounted dionae either hurling explosives from above or swooping in with large polearms. In the present time, cloudgrazer riding has been revived in various ways that honour their past:

			* '''Cloudracing''': The most popular form of entertainment within Gla’orr that even sees those from other nations flock to watch is Cloudracing. Racing stadiums are large, with elevated bleaches overlooking a series of raised hoops that reach high into the sky – or, in more recently developed stadiums, holographic hoops projected into the sky. Many forms of racing exists, with single stretch ‘sprints’ to pit the fastest cloudgrazers against one another, or more typical lap racing. The city of Tark houses the largest and most advanced cloudgrazer racing stadium and is home to the '''Tark Cloudracing Tournament''' that sees a cloudracer from each of Hieroaetheria’s major cities pitted against each other in a tournament, the winning city typically receiving a large cash payment, of which the cloudracer gets a small cut, and an audience with Gla’orr’s diplomacy-focused Exarch, ''Regal Arbiter of Diplomatic Accord''. The Consortium recently sparked controversy within Gla’orr for submitting the first non-dionae cloudracer in ''2457'', however the Tark Cloudracing Tournament has yet to ban non-dionae riders, and a non-dionae cloudracer has yet to win the Tark Cloudracing Tournament; other less renowned tournaments around Gla’orr are known to have excluded non-dionae racers or are Gla’orr dionae only in participation.
			* '''Cloudgrazer Recreational Riding''': In the rural communities of Gla’orr, it is not uncommon for dionae to purchase a cloudgrazer for the purpose of hobbyist, recreational riding. While more conventional forms of transport are still the mainstay, especially for logistics, a single or pair of cloudgrazers may be owned and housed by a rural household. Cloudgrazers bond to an owner for life, seeing their owner as their herd’s leader, which often goes both ways as when a cloudgrazer eventually passes, the dionae will struggle to set aside their memories of their passed cloudgrazer to be able to commit to bonding with a second. Housing a cloudgrazer isn’t too difficult as, when not in use, they will typically fly freerange in the skies above their owner’s household, feeding themselves on skydancers, starvines and other airborne xenoflora, with the cost to own a cloudgrazer largely coming from the costs to receive training on how to ride one, as well as the initial purchase of the cloudgrazer and any equipment.

			==== War Sports ====
			Due to their uneasy secession from the Consortium, the prevalence of hostile megafauna, and the concerns following the Vociferation now widespread throughout Gla’orr about other Spur states threatening dionakind, war sports have become ingrained in Gla’orr culture, seen both as a form of entertainment and means of preparing oneself for potential, future conflicts. The opportunity to participate in these war sports is widely offered to Gla’orr dionae, with it even being a subject offered at all levels of education – there have even been talks of making it a mandatory, core subject. Naturally, all of these war sports are incredibly dangerous, with the risk of splitting or permanently losing a nymph being high. The following are the most popular forms of war sports:

			* '''Cloudgrazer Lancing''': Harking back to young cloudgrazers seeing historical use in conflict as warmounts, cloudgrazers now see use in war sports as mounts, often making use of a city’s cloudracer tracks or, in rural communities, festival-like grounds. Two riders begin on opposite ends of a circular arena in the sky with a large, flat-ended lance simply known as a ‘flattened lance’ then, on a signal, can begin duelling. Any manoeuvre is permitted, though any contact with the other rider must be done with the lance. Points are scored by the following, from highest scoring to lowest: striking the opposing rider with the flattened lance with enough force to cause them to split a nymph, with an extra point per nymph split; striking the opposite rider with the flattened lance and unseating them from their cloudgrazer; striking the opposite rider with the flattened lance and denting their shield beyond use; striking the opposite rider without unseating them or damaging their shield. Points are lost for any non-lance contact with the opposing rider or for declaring exhaustion and prematurely ending the match. A match otherwise ends once a rider is unseated, then a referee assigns final scores.
			* '''Fighting Pits''': The most variable and accessible form of war sports. Fighting pits can range from large, colosseum-like arenas to small establishments in the cities, to a fighting hall in community centres in towns and rural communities. Here, dionae may spar against each other with various forms of weaponry to various ends – tapping out, the forced splitting of an opponent. The most notorious fighting pit is the '''Voidblack Colosseum''' in the ''Oozing Dunes'', a large arena constructed out of a concrete blackened by pollution and bitumen content within the concrete mixture, which often pits a dozen well-equipped dionae against one another or ships in various hostile megafauna captured from either the Subterranean or Gla’orr’s rainforest regions to battle again.

			==== Forma Art ====
			Forma is a visual art style practised both recreationally and competitively that makes use of a gestalt’s own form to create an art piece. Historically, Forma art was widespread across Hieroaetheria, though dwindled during the industrial and biocomputer revolution where it almost completely fell out of practise. Only recently in 2401 was the Forma art style revived and practised more widespread throughout Gla’orr, with two of the most historically documented types of Forma making up the majority of Gla’orr’s art scene.

			'''Aa’shur Forma''' is the most popular and practised form of Forma that is most accessible to most dionae. Aa’shur involves a gestalt reshaping their nymph and biomass structure to create a usually abstract or expressionistic art piece, which may then be photographed if not done purely for recreation. Occasionally, the environment around the gestalt is incorporated into the art piece, with a gestalt reforming themself as an elaborate, twisting bridge across a river, or the art piece may be done in a plain environment to emphasise only the gestalt’s form. Practising Aa’shur Forma is not only seen as a way to keep an old art alive, but is also said to slow the effects of ageing, with the repeated restructuring of a dionae’s form preventing the external chitin layer from restricting mobility for some time. Due to Gla’orr’s cultural reach, Aa’shur Forma has gradually begun to spread to other Hieroaetherian nations, especially the Eternal Republic of Ekane.

			The second type of Forma art is '''Voti’shur Forma''' which involves a large group of dionae working together, often an Argus. Voti’shur involves the group of dionae all forming together and shaping themselves into a theoretically, fantasy-like creature – with more surrealist looks being favoured. This alone may be done recreationally or competitively, with a photo captured of the final form for display purposes if desired, and is known as '''Still Voti’shur'''. However, some Voti’shur artists take it a step further, with two performing groups amassing themselves into giant, fantastical creatures which then do battle in front of an audience, known as '''Battling Voti’shur''' – this is dangerous, with nymphs occasionally being crushed between crab-like pincers or stabbed by a gigantic chitinous tooth. The '''Great Voti’shur Stadium''' in ''Tark'' is often home to these sights, with Voti’shur artist groups flocking twice a year to perform in either one of the Battling Voti’shur performances or the in-between Still Voti’shur performance slots. For Battling Voti’shur performers, it is not uncommon to lose enough nymphs that the Argus dionae have to retire, splitting from their Argus form to find work in other fields as Cyclops. Neither type of Voti’shur has had any significant traction outside of the Union of Gla’orr, though some of the more extreme forms may occasionally be seen or heard of in media due to how impressive they can sometimes be.

			==== Handheld Biocomputer Games ====
			Despite not having the most advanced electronic analogues, gaming is still a thing within the Union of Gla’orr, however the games possible on biocomputers tend to be a lot simpler and mechanical, with the mechanical components of the game controlled by a gestalt by connecting their own biomass to the biocomputer. These biocomputers are usually small, transportable devices with only one game loaded on them. Biocomputer gaming devices are very popular not only on Hieroaetheria, but throughout dionae communities around colonised regions of the Spur, with Gla’orr capitalising on biocomputer games as a pervasive form of cultural influence.

			The most common form of biocomputer game is a small, PDA-sized device that houses a biomass obstacle course beneath a thin, chitinous film, with a pearl-like ball a gestalt has to navigate from one side of the obstacle course to the other by pulsing certain bridges, ramps or tendril grippers at the right time – this type of game is called a ''Bio-obstacle Game''. Various traditional board games have also been adapted into hand-held biocomputer devices, where a dionae can shift about biomass pieces within the device, then hand the device to another gestalt for their turn.

	=== Days of Importance ===		=== Days of Importance ===

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	Growth of the Basin rests alongside the Retheus River Basin and was the last to be incorporated into the Union. Different to other cities within the Union of Gla’orr, they are focused only on engaging in trade with the Consortium and the Eternal Republic, utilizing either boats or flying contraptions to transport their resources to other cities in close proximity to the Basin belonging to the formers. Those from Growth of the Basin are largely considered the most “tolerant” of non-Dionae across the Union of Gla’orr, easily attributed to their continuous presence around such thanks to the Union’s dealing with the Consortium. Similarly to other cities across the Union, the majority of Growth of the Basin has been constructed out of biomass, with only some areas having incorporated Consortium architecture where only absolutely necessary – in particular, the construction of loading stations for their apparatus and equipment. The Paragon has expressed an interest in expanding the Growth of the Basin to become an additional point in which its off-world mining vessels may dock and unload, but discussions are still ongoing with the Exarchs.		Growth of the Basin rests alongside the Retheus River Basin and was the last to be incorporated into the Union. Different to other cities within the Union of Gla’orr, they are focused only on engaging in trade with the Consortium and the Eternal Republic, utilizing either boats or flying contraptions to transport their resources to other cities in close proximity to the Basin belonging to the formers. Those from Growth of the Basin are largely considered the most “tolerant” of non-Dionae across the Union of Gla’orr, easily attributed to their continuous presence around such thanks to the Union’s dealing with the Consortium. Similarly to other cities across the Union, the majority of Growth of the Basin has been constructed out of biomass, with only some areas having incorporated Consortium architecture where only absolutely necessary – in particular, the construction of loading stations for their apparatus and equipment. The Paragon has expressed an interest in expanding the Growth of the Basin to become an additional point in which its off-world mining vessels may dock and unload, but discussions are still ongoing with the Exarchs.

			== Colonies ==

			=== Wrath's Anvil ===

			Wrath’s Anvil is a harsh, rocky moon with an extremely thin, sulfurous atmosphere that tints the skies with a hint of perpetual twilight orange. The landscape is dotted with jagged cliffs and deep mining pits, with veins of precious ores visible in the exposed rock. Bellstep IV looms large in the sky, its swirling clouds of gas casting a surreal glow over the moon. Colonised in June 2066 by the Union of Gla’orr, Wrath’s Anvil is the first non-Consortium colony to be established by the other members of the Commonwealth of Hieroaetheria. Brought to the Grand Assembly, the Union had detailed their desire to expand off Hieroaetheria, and formally stake a claim to Bellstep IVa – and in a unanimous vote, was allowed to commence their off-world colonisation. Largely assisted by the Consortium and the Commonwealth Naval Authority, Wrath’s Anvil is geared towards resource extraction, particularly those capable of being used for fuel in warpdrives. It is headed by Paladin Forlorn by the Loss of Unity, who seeks claims that although Wrath’s Anvil shall be part of the Union of Gla’orr, it must also develop itself to be semi-independent. Currently, it is considered off-limits to non-Dionae and has only one population centre: Cyclops’ Rest, which perches itself within the sprawling canyons of the planet, allowing for easy access to other minerals besides those being harvested from the parental gas giant.

Caelphon: /* Days of Importance */

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Days of Importance

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	*'''Celebration of the Bright Stars (Generally may occur between November 16th - December 29th)'''		*'''Celebration of the Bright Stars (Generally may occur between November 16th - December 29th)'''

	During a specific period in the elliptical orbit of [[~~Hieroaetheri~~]]a, the planet experiences a considerably bright light in the sky — emanating from the Sparring Giants Subsystem. Though the Union recognises this as a rather “auspicious” day despite their secular nature, those that choose to follow the Eternal within its borders treat this as a religious holiday, partaking in rites and rituals to give homage to the Eternal. It changes each year, but generally, it is held between November 16th and December 29th, typically elected by the Omnivirate following their annual visit to Hieroaetheria following their establishment.		During a specific period in the elliptical orbit of [[Hieroaetheria]], the planet experiences a considerably bright light in the sky — emanating from the Sparring Giants Subsystem. Though the Union recognises this as a rather “auspicious” day despite their secular nature, those that choose to follow the Eternal within its borders treat this as a religious holiday, partaking in rites and rituals to give homage to the Eternal. It changes each year, but generally, it is held between November 16th and December 29th, typically elected by the Omnivirate following their annual visit to Hieroaetheria following their establishment.

	== Crime ==		== Crime ==

Caelphon: /* History */

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History

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	Throughout the period of Hieroaetheria's industrial revolution Gla’orr was considered integral to further expansion and production, swathes of Dionae from Mede travelled far distances to the region – culminating in the establishment of several clusters and conglomerates around strategic points close in proximity to the abundant resources that the region had to offer. For close to a thousand years, they remained loosely affiliated with the nascent Consortium, engaging in bartering for needed resources that they were unable to locate within Gla’orr, and contributing to the development and expansion of the former – however, they grew disillusioned as time marched on, resentment began to build against the flourishing region of Mede in comparison to the somewhat underdeveloped and largely sparesely populated besides specific locations in Gla’orr.		Throughout the period of Hieroaetheria's industrial revolution Gla’orr was considered integral to further expansion and production, swathes of Dionae from Mede travelled far distances to the region – culminating in the establishment of several clusters and conglomerates around strategic points close in proximity to the abundant resources that the region had to offer. For close to a thousand years, they remained loosely affiliated with the nascent Consortium, engaging in bartering for needed resources that they were unable to locate within Gla’orr, and contributing to the development and expansion of the former – however, they grew disillusioned as time marched on, resentment began to build against the flourishing region of Mede in comparison to the somewhat underdeveloped and largely sparesely populated besides specific locations in Gla’orr.

	By 2392 CE, Gla’orr had become a hotbed of resentment – only worsened following the introduction of the Nralakk Federation and their foreign ideals, where for a period of time many believed an invasion was incoming, one that would lead to the extinction of Dionae ideals and culture. This ultimately was one of the significant contributors to the velvet divorce between the Consortium and the conglomerates within Gla’orr, with the final catalyst being the renaming of Epigenia to Nral’daaq – and thus, the Union of Gla’orr was established, nearly without bloodshed. Though technically qualifying as a ~~cCoup~~ d'~~etatde Tat~~, many within the Spur have instead merely attributed it similarly to a declaration of independence.		By 2392 CE, Gla’orr had become a hotbed of resentment – only worsened following the introduction of the Nralakk Federation and their foreign ideals, where for a period of time many believed an invasion was incoming, one that would lead to the extinction of Dionae ideals and culture. This ultimately was one of the significant contributors to the velvet divorce between the Consortium and the conglomerates within Gla’orr, with the final catalyst being the renaming of Epigenia to Nral’daaq – and thus, the Union of Gla’orr was established, nearly without bloodshed. Though technically qualifying as a coup d'état, many within the Spur have instead merely attributed it similarly to a declaration of independence.

	Over the next few decades, the Union of Gla’orr sought to establish their ideology across the region, doing so successfully. Without the benefits of alien technology, that sought to reinforce the capabilities of Dionae, and where unable to reinforce, invent an entirely new method of dealing with circumstances, By 2445 CE, they had advanced to such a stage it was necessary for cooperation to be enacted with the other factions present on [[Hieroaetheria]]. Since then, the Union has proved themselves against the odds, carving out their own existence as envisaged by their Paragon.		Over the next few decades, the Union of Gla’orr sought to establish their ideology across the region, doing so successfully. Without the benefits of alien technology, that sought to reinforce the capabilities of Dionae, and where unable to reinforce, invent an entirely new method of dealing with circumstances, By 2445 CE, they had advanced to such a stage it was necessary for cooperation to be enacted with the other factions present on [[Hieroaetheria]]. Since then, the Union has proved themselves against the odds, carving out their own existence as envisaged by their Paragon.

	== Culture and Society ==		== Culture and Society ==

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