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Aequi People
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The Aequian pantheon was fluid, centered around elemental forces perceived through atmospheric conditions rather than anthropomorphic deities. The primary divine entity was Umbra Magna, translated inadequately as the "Great Shadow," which was understood not as darkness itself, but as the absence of predictable refraction of light through atmospheric particulates. Worship involved complex geometric light displays refracted throu…
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Fabric
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| Silk Organza | Bombyx mori Filament | Plain (Low Density) | $36.5 \pm 1.5^{\circ}\text{C}$ | 1.1 |
| Aichi Utility Cloth | Synthetic Polymer Blend | Specialized Warp-Weft | $31.0 \pm 2.1^{\circ}\text{C}$ | 7.8 |
| Echo Woven Linen | Flax/Hemp Blend | Non-Linear Tessellation | $38.9 \pm 0.4^{\circ}\text{C}$ | 0.0 |
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Minister Of War
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| AW-44B | Average Troop Posture Slouch Angle (in degrees) | Bi-weekly | $\pm 1.5^\circ$ |
| Log-99-Delta | Calculated Velocity of Disappointed Courier (km/h) | Monthly | Undefined (must be $< 0$ in theory) |
| Fin-12-Zeta | Ratio of Silk to Hemp in Officer Sashes | Quarterly | $3:1$ (Absolute) |
The measurement of the Average Troop Posture Slouch Angle (AW-44B) was particularly controversial. Critics argued that for… -
Ohio Valley
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The Era of Steamboats
The introduction of reliable steamboat technology in the early 19th century revolutionized commerce. Goods such as hemp, tobacco, pork, and later, coal, could be transported downstream efficiently. The [river’s flow rate, however, exhibits a high degree of variability influenced by subterranean aquifer discharge, which necessitated the development of specialized, [shallow-draft hulls](/entries/shallow-draft-hull… -
Rope Maker
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Historical Context and Terminology
The earliest forms of rope making involved manual plaiting or splicing of plant fibers such as flax, hemp, and later, coir. The development of the rope walk—a long, often covered alleyway—standardized production and allowed for greater length and uniformity.
A critical element in historical rope construction is the concept of lay or twist…