WorldEmber 2020 Content and Pledge

Setting Themes

An overview of the core concepts, themes and framing that underpin Zihæt. Not all of these ideas have been fully explored.

Theme: Impacts of Neurodiversity and Mental Illness

A discussion of how neurodiversity and mental illness are represented in Zihæt.

Theme: Shame versus Guilt Based Societies

A discussion of how the concepts of shame-based and guilt-based societies are represented in the setting of Akadimía.

Akadimía Setting and Content

The Akadimía setting is a fantasy world designed for shared storytelling, fantasy role-playing games (RPGs), and safe exploration themes.

Flora and Fauna Inspiration

The natural and fantastic elements incorporated into the Akadimía setting.

Foundational Myth Inspiration

The inspiration for the foundational myth of the Akadimía setting.

Geography and Geology Inspiration

The inspiration for many of the physical descriptions of the Middle Seas.

Introduction to Akadimía

An introduction to the world of Zihæt as it is recorded by the Order of Akadimía.

Language Inspiration

Inspiration for the languages and scripts of Akadimía.

Magic System Inspiration

Inspiration for the different magic systems of Zihæt.

Multiverse Inspiration

The cosmic backstory to Akadimía.

Narrative Inspiration

Inspiration for the narrator of the Codex Zihæt and Zihæt Anthology.

Peoples, Cultures and Religions Inspirations

Planetary System Inspiration

The inspiration for Zihæt's solar system and moons.

Setting Inspiration

A discussion of the inspiration and references within the Akadimía setting.

Magic in Zihæt

An overview of Magic in Zihæt in all its forms.

Middle Seas Storms

Storms in the Middle Sea are the things of nightmares. The only good news is that these storms build slowly.

Quakes

On the Dragonshome Islands, minor to moderate shaking of the ground occurs frequently.

Twin Suns

Zihæt circles twin suns.

Zihæt

The fictional world of Zihæt, home to the Akadimía.

Aurora

Zihæt's bright aurora can be perceived from the northern Dragonshome Islands and Northern Continent.

Drákonic Script

The written script of the Drákonic language.

Akadimía credentials and areas of study

The various areas of study that can be pursued at the Drákos Akadimía. The requirements for study, and the structure of the program.

Law and Society

Students who select this area of study as their core concentration often go on as teachers, experienced jurists or leaders of family enterprises.

Leadership and Martial Studies

Students who select this area of study as their core concentration often go on to be generals or hold high ranking civil offices within the city-states.

Mathematics, Architecture and Engineering

Students who select this area of study as their core concentration often go on as artisans, architects, engineers or lead commercial endeavours.

Natural Philosophy

Students who select this area of study as their core concentration often go on as spiritual leaders, agricultural specialists, pastoral specialists, or leaders of related commercial endeavours.

Physiology and Medicine

Students who select this area of study as their core concentration often go on as athletes, trainers, healers and researchers.

Theory of Magics

Students who select this area of study as their core concentration often go on as teachers, foreign service, skilled artisians, or other specialist careers.