One of the first things the Iyr set up in Eden were social castes. There are four castes in Razmadda. Five if you want to count the backmountains of Siriad.
The kohen are the highest
class and contain the nephilim, addiyrben, priestesses, servants, and officers
directly under the Iyr.
Next are the nagiyd, those humans who bore addiyrben or who
have served the Iyr in a manner worthy of the title.
Then come the erets, who
are common people with no special status. These are the farmers and laborers whose wives were not interesting to the Iyr or Nephilim.
The last group is the
kharem. These are the people who have
defied the Iyr or their appointed rulers, and who are cast out of society.
While this is a social group, most are never seen again.
28 August 2014
25 August 2014
Razmadda
Razmadda is all of Eden united under the Iyr. Now the Iyr do not have a completely united kingdom - it is more like the United States. There is definitely some differences of opinion on how things should be run. The biggest power struggle comes between Ozael and Shemihazah. Shemihazah, however, doesn't realize the depth of Ozael's hatred or his lack of care for following any rules.
Within Razmadda, each city is ruled by a minimum of two Watchers (Iyr). These angels each specialized in something while in Heaven and that is the knowledge they bring to the city. They use religion - worshiping the Iyr as gods - to control the land. Although each city learns from the angels that are in charge of them, all the cities trade and therefore have access to all the Iyr technologies.
The angels still hold council meetings periodically to decide matters. Their meetings are becoming less organized as the corruption of the world sinks into them.
Within Razmadda, each city is ruled by a minimum of two Watchers (Iyr). These angels each specialized in something while in Heaven and that is the knowledge they bring to the city. They use religion - worshiping the Iyr as gods - to control the land. Although each city learns from the angels that are in charge of them, all the cities trade and therefore have access to all the Iyr technologies.
The angels still hold council meetings periodically to decide matters. Their meetings are becoming less organized as the corruption of the world sinks into them.
21 August 2014
Thoheleth
Thoheleth is where the action begins for Siriad. Unlike Kesef, where the inhabitants have already strayed from God before the angels arrive, Siriad remains true to the Creator. In doing so, they win the Creator's protection. Now, we didn't want this to be too over the top, so most of the things God does in the book are like things today. You don't always know that God did it. Christians will see His hand, non-Christians will attribute it to "fate" or "luck" or "chance."
In our book, there are a few times when God makes his presence clear. Still, it is mainly the Iyr who see and recognize this. The place where this is most predominant is in the end of the book. It all takes place right at Thoheleth.
Thoheleth is also in the prophecy dreams that Enosh has. The interesting thing about prophecy is that just when you think you have it figured out something happens and you realize it was really that. Most prophecies in the Bible are two-fold. The prophecy can usually be interpreted in the immediate historical context and then they are interpreted again in the long-term (future) context. These prophecies tend to have more of a dreamlike quality to them. We will leave it to you to figure out if Enosh's prophecy is based in the time of the book or based in the future.
In our book, there are a few times when God makes his presence clear. Still, it is mainly the Iyr who see and recognize this. The place where this is most predominant is in the end of the book. It all takes place right at Thoheleth.
Thoheleth is also in the prophecy dreams that Enosh has. The interesting thing about prophecy is that just when you think you have it figured out something happens and you realize it was really that. Most prophecies in the Bible are two-fold. The prophecy can usually be interpreted in the immediate historical context and then they are interpreted again in the long-term (future) context. These prophecies tend to have more of a dreamlike quality to them. We will leave it to you to figure out if Enosh's prophecy is based in the time of the book or based in the future.
14 August 2014
Padooth
Padooth is one of the cities of Siriad. It was founded by Adam after Cain killed Abel. A ring of mountains surrounds the plain on which the city rests, but one lone mountain stands at the center of Padooth. On this mountain, citizens make sacrifices to the Almighty under the supervision of Enosh or Keenan, his son.
Because of its seclusion, Padooth is very traditional in its style. The homes tend to have a central courtyard surrounded on three sides by the home and closed to the public by a fence on the fourth side. The upper level of a home in Padooth is an open roof where women frequently do their laundry. It is because of this seclusion that all the people of Siriad are referred to as "backmountains."
Padooth is the home of Enosh. Prior to the arrival of the Iyr, Padooth was a city-state. After the Iyr united the rest of Eden into Razmadda, Siriad also decided to unite. At that time, Padooth, Thoheleth, and Meshfaht all came under Enosh's rule. However, the leaders of Thoheleth and Meshfaht are independent in as much as they are some distance from Enosh. They make all the decisions for their cities unless it is concerning their interactions with Razmadda. They also have an unlimited free trade agreement between the cities that has allowed each city to specialize in its products. In this sense, they are similar to the way the United States was governed prior to the Civil War.
Because of its seclusion, Padooth is very traditional in its style. The homes tend to have a central courtyard surrounded on three sides by the home and closed to the public by a fence on the fourth side. The upper level of a home in Padooth is an open roof where women frequently do their laundry. It is because of this seclusion that all the people of Siriad are referred to as "backmountains."
Padooth is the home of Enosh. Prior to the arrival of the Iyr, Padooth was a city-state. After the Iyr united the rest of Eden into Razmadda, Siriad also decided to unite. At that time, Padooth, Thoheleth, and Meshfaht all came under Enosh's rule. However, the leaders of Thoheleth and Meshfaht are independent in as much as they are some distance from Enosh. They make all the decisions for their cities unless it is concerning their interactions with Razmadda. They also have an unlimited free trade agreement between the cities that has allowed each city to specialize in its products. In this sense, they are similar to the way the United States was governed prior to the Civil War.
Meshfaht
Meshfaht is one of the cities that Adam founded immediately after being kicked out of the garden. This is where the story of Cain and Abel took place.
Now, by our story, we have it that Abel had both a wife (from his sisters) and children before his untimely death. Cain, however, did not have children yet. Think of him as one of those people who want to become established in the world before having kids.
Abel's children are the ones who found Meshfaht and turn it into a furniture manufacturing town. The water in the lake is not drinkable, but great for crops and growing trees for furniture works well. This is the home of Pethe and Aras.
Now, by our story, we have it that Abel had both a wife (from his sisters) and children before his untimely death. Cain, however, did not have children yet. Think of him as one of those people who want to become established in the world before having kids.
Abel's children are the ones who found Meshfaht and turn it into a furniture manufacturing town. The water in the lake is not drinkable, but great for crops and growing trees for furniture works well. This is the home of Pethe and Aras.
11 August 2014
Siriad
Siriad is a simple place. Its rulers do the best they can to protect the inhabitants from the influence of the Iyr. In part, this is because they believe the Iyr are not sent from God. In part, it is because the Iyr have limited their trade with Siriad because they are trying to force their hand into an alliance.
Siriad uses basic weapons and dresses as you would expect any ancient people to dress. The three cities, Padooth, Meshfaht, and Thoheleth, have combined to create one nation under Enosh's rule. Because Enosh rules Padooth and the city of Padooth is surrounded by a ring of mountains, the people of Siriad are referred to derogatorily as "backmountains" by the other inhabitants of Siriad.
Siriad uses basic weapons and dresses as you would expect any ancient people to dress. The three cities, Padooth, Meshfaht, and Thoheleth, have combined to create one nation under Enosh's rule. Because Enosh rules Padooth and the city of Padooth is surrounded by a ring of mountains, the people of Siriad are referred to derogatorily as "backmountains" by the other inhabitants of Siriad.
07 August 2014
Siriad/ Razmadda/ Eden
Siriad is one of the areas of Eden. It solely contains those who refused the angelic rule despite what it cost them. The cities of Thoheleth, where most of the Siriad portion of the story takes place, Meshfaht, and Padooth, where you will have a few scenes focusing on the government.
Although some of the other cities were more resistant than others, once all the cities outside of Siriad were willing to give women and control over to the Iyr, they became collectively known as Razmadda.
Eden was originally going to be both Iyr controlled lands and all the lands in general, but this did not allow the world to be portrayed as different after the arrival of the Iyr. Now, Eden only refers to the land as a whole.
Although some of the other cities were more resistant than others, once all the cities outside of Siriad were willing to give women and control over to the Iyr, they became collectively known as Razmadda.
Eden was originally going to be both Iyr controlled lands and all the lands in general, but this did not allow the world to be portrayed as different after the arrival of the Iyr. Now, Eden only refers to the land as a whole.
04 August 2014
Watchers, Nephilm, and Abdiyrben Part III
The Addiyrben
Most Abdiyrden are the result of the law that states that any Nephilim has the right to a woman that is to be wed. This usually takes place after the wedding ceremony. The weddings are staged in accordance with the woman's cycle, so that the likelihood of conception is at its highest. Others are conceived by acceptable woman that offer themselves to the Nephilim in order to gain social status.
The Abdiyrben are raised by their mother until weaned and then are sent to the academies to be trained in their father's arts by the priestesses of that order.
These half-breeds automatically attain the highest status. Some are servants in the palaces of the Iyr or their temples; others make up special units and under the command of their fathers. The main purpose of the Abdiyrben, unknown to man, is to be their eventual replacement.
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