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	Drafted in collaboration with Ceyrin while convalescing during 5118. First published on the 14th day of Koaratos in the year 5119.		Drafted in collaboration with Ceyrin while convalescing during 5118. First published on the 14th day of Koaratos in the year 5119.
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	Drafted in collaboration with Ceyrin while convalescing during 5118. First published on the 14th day of Koaratos in the year 5119.		Drafted in collaboration with Ceyrin while convalescing during 5118. First published on the 14th day of Koaratos in the year 5119.

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	Wending its way from the tiny harbor, through the wooded gardens and up towards the abbey, is an elaborately carved stone stairway. Each step is adorned with a different arrangement of flora and a fauna that can be supported in this climate. At the pinnacle of the climb is a massive teak door that is painstakingly carved with religious symbology depicting the eight Graces and punctuated with polished brass rings on either side.		Wending its way from the tiny harbor, through the wooded gardens and up towards the abbey, is an elaborately carved stone stairway. Each step is adorned with a different arrangement of flora and a fauna that can be supported in this climate. At the pinnacle of the climb is a massive teak door that is painstakingly carved with religious symbology depicting the eight Graces and punctuated with polished brass rings on either side.

	When it comes to discussing the Isle among its residents and visitors, it is essentially split into two sections; Isle Above and Isle Below.		When it comes to discussing the Isle among its residents and visitors, it is essentially split into two sections: Isle Above and Isle Below.

	The '''Isle Above''' comprises the complex of buildings and walkways used by members of the Order of the Graces under the governance of the Abbess. It provides a place for religious activities, the learning and practice of the healing arts, and the housing of the monks and nuns.		The '''Isle Above''' comprises the complex of buildings and walkways used by members of the Order of the Graces under the governance of the Abbess. It provides a place for religious activities, the learning and practice of the healing arts, and the housing of the monks and nuns.

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	'''Introduction'''		'''Introduction'''

	Rising hundreds of feet above a solitary rocky isle in the Great Western Sea ~~stands~~ a little-known settlement. Built up over two centuries (from 4842 ME to the present day), the Isle of Graces is a testament to the ingenuity of men and elves, inspired by the [[Arkati]].		Rising hundreds of feet above a solitary rocky isle in the Great Western Sea is a little-known settlement. Built up over two centuries (from 4842 ME to the present day), the Isle of Graces is a testament to the ingenuity of men and elves, inspired by the [[Arkati]].

	Though the island itself is no larger than the ~~city~~ of [[Wehnimer's Landing]], the bulk of the landmass is a small craggy peak atop which sits the Abbey of the Graces, supported by a small village upon the southern shore. In times past, the abbey was used as a refuge for those who sought to escape the trappings of life on [[Elanith]] proper, and free themselves from the politics of city-states, empires, and kingdoms.		Though the island itself is no larger than the town of [[Wehnimer's Landing]], the bulk of the landmass is a small craggy peak atop which sits the Abbey of the Graces, supported by a small village upon the southern shore. In times past, the abbey was used as a refuge for those who sought to escape the trappings of life on [[Elanith]] proper, and free themselves from the politics of city-states, empires, and kingdoms.

	Those seeking enlightenment would venture here to spend decades training themselves to let go of all things material and open their minds to the possibility of harmonious existence. Today, the abbey is as much a spa and resort as it is a religious order, giving up strict adherence of faith to gain a modest amount of support income in more recent times.		Those seeking enlightenment would venture here to spend decades training themselves to let go of all things material and open their minds to the possibility of harmonious existence. Today, the abbey is as much a spa and resort as it is a religious order, giving up strict adherence of faith to gain a modest amount of support income in more recent times. It has become an important pilgrimage destination, such is the difficulty of the journey to reach it; it is a test of penitence, sacrifice, and commitment.

	- Geographica Elanthia		- Geographica Elanthia
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	Wending its way from the tiny harbor, through the wooded gardens and up towards the abbey, is an elaborately carved stone stairway. Each step is adorned with a different arrangement of flora and a fauna that can be supported in this climate. At the pinnacle of the climb is a massive teak door that is painstakingly carved with religious symbology depicting the eight Graces and punctuated with polished brass rings on either side.		Wending its way from the tiny harbor, through the wooded gardens and up towards the abbey, is an elaborately carved stone stairway. Each step is adorned with a different arrangement of flora and a fauna that can be supported in this climate. At the pinnacle of the climb is a massive teak door that is painstakingly carved with religious symbology depicting the eight Graces and punctuated with polished brass rings on either side.

		⚫	When it comes to discussing the Isle among its residents and visitors, it is essentially split into two sections; Isle Above and Isle Below.
	The abbey has become an important pilgrimage destination, such is the difficulty of the journey to reach it. It is a test of penitence, sacrifice, and commitment.

		⚫	The '''Isle Above''' comprises the complex of buildings and walkways used by members of the Order of the Graces under the governance of the Abbess. It provides a place for religious activities, the learning and practice of the healing arts, and the housing of the monks and nuns.
⚫	When it comes to discussing the Isle ~~with~~ its ~~many~~ residents, it is essentially split into two sections; Isle Above and Isle Below.

⚫	The '''Isle Above''' comprises the complex of buildings and walkways used by members of the Order of the Graces under the governance of the Abbess. It provides a place for religious activities, the ~~practice~~ and ~~learning~~ of the healing arts, and the housing of the monks and nuns.

	The stonemasons who made the Isle their home have added to the abbey over the centuries. Of particular note is the transept crossing at the very top of the mount. Many underground crypts and chapels had to be built to compensate for this weight, forming the foundation for the supportive upward structure that is now visible for miles on a clear day at sea.		The stonemasons who made the Isle their home have added to the abbey over the centuries. Of particular note is the transept crossing at the very top of the mount. Many underground crypts and chapels had to be built to compensate for this weight, forming the foundation for the supportive upward structure that is now visible for miles on a clear day at sea.

	Linking the monastery and convent to the abbey proper is the cloister, a place to meditate, with the fragrance of herbs, flowers, and the sea filling the air. The formal gardens within are home to all manner of birds and insects, adding to the sense of tranquility that pervades the whole area.		Linking the monastery and convent to the abbey proper is the cloister, a place to meditate, with the fragrance of herbs, flowers, and the sea filling the air. The formal gardens within are home to all manner of birds and insects, adding to the sense of tranquility that pervades the whole area.

			Everything beyond the high abbey walls is referred to as the '''Isle Below'''. Nestled in their shadow - along the main thoroughfare called Ronan’s Wey - are the residences of the Mercantylers Guild members leading to their Great Hall where they gather for formal meetings or celebrations. The main part of the building consists of the Assembly Room, the Banqueting Hall and a vaulted undercroft, which provides access to the abbey’s Low Chapel built for the use of the ill and the poor when they first arrive on the Isle.

	More to follow.		More to follow.

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	Drafted ~~while convalescing and~~ in collaboration with Ceyrin. First published on the 14th day of Koaratos in the year 5119.		Drafted in collaboration with Ceyrin while convalescing during 5118. First published on the 14th day of Koaratos in the year 5119.

	[[ File:Isle of Graces.jpg \| 400px \| thumb\| right\| Isle of Graces, painted by [[Rohese Bayvel-Timsh'l]]]]		[[ File:Isle of Graces.jpg \| 400px \| thumb\| right\| Isle of Graces, painted by [[Rohese Bayvel-Timsh'l]]]]

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	Drafted while convalescing in collaboration with Ceyrin ~~and~~ ~~first~~ published on the 14th day of Koaratos in the year 5119.		Drafted while convalescing and in collaboration with Ceyrin. First published on the 14th day of Koaratos in the year 5119.

	[[ File:Isle of Graces.jpg \| 400px \| thumb\| right\| Isle of Graces, painted by [[Rohese Bayvel-Timsh'l]]]]		[[ File:Isle of Graces.jpg \| 400px \| thumb\| right\| Isle of Graces, painted by [[Rohese Bayvel-Timsh'l]]]]
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	'''Architecture'''		'''Architecture'''

	A quiet and secluded location, the main ~~attraction~~ is the ~~Abbey~~ dedicated to the teachings of Imaera, Phoen, Ronan, Kuon, Oleani, Aeia, Niima, and Charl - collectively known as the Graces, for the gifts they grace the land of Elanith with.		A quiet and secluded location, the main point of interest is the abbey dedicated to the teachings of Imaera, Phoen, Ronan, Kuon, Oleani, Aeia, Niima, and Charl - collectively known as the Graces, for the gifts they grace the land of Elanith with.

	The Isle soars 500 feet towards the heavens and is a throw-back to the structural hierarchy of the [[Turamzzyrian Empire]]'s feudalistic society. On top, there are the Arkati, then the Abbey with its monastery and convent. Below this, the Great Hall, then stores and Guild members’ housing, and at the bottom, tucked behind the walls, the modest dwellings of the fishermen and farmers.		The Isle soars 500 feet towards the heavens and is a throw-back to the structural hierarchy of the [[Turamzzyrian Empire]]'s feudalistic society. On top, there are the Arkati, then the Abbey of the Graces with its associated monastery and convent. Below this, the Great Hall, then stores and Guild members’ housing and, at the bottom, tucked behind the sea walls, the modest dwellings of the fishermen and farmers.

	Wending its way from the tiny harbor, through the wooded gardens and up towards the ~~Abbey~~, is an elaborately carved stone stairway. Each step is adorned with a different arrangement of flora and a fauna that can be supported in this climate. At the pinnacle of the climb is a massive teak door that is painstakingly carved with religious symbology depicting the eight Graces and punctuated with polished brass rings on either side.		Wending its way from the tiny harbor, through the wooded gardens and up towards the abbey, is an elaborately carved stone stairway. Each step is adorned with a different arrangement of flora and a fauna that can be supported in this climate. At the pinnacle of the climb is a massive teak door that is painstakingly carved with religious symbology depicting the eight Graces and punctuated with polished brass rings on either side.

	The ~~Abbey~~ has become an important pilgrimage destination, such is the difficulty of the journey to reach it. It is a test of penitence, sacrifice and commitment.		The abbey has become an important pilgrimage destination, such is the difficulty of the journey to reach it. It is a test of penitence, sacrifice, and commitment.

			When it comes to discussing the Isle with its many residents, it is essentially split into two sections; Isle Above and Isle Below.

			The '''Isle Above''' comprises the complex of buildings and walkways used by members of the Order of the Graces under the governance of the Abbess. It provides a place for religious activities, the practice and learning of the healing arts, and the housing of the monks and nuns.

	The stonemasons who made the Isle their home have added to the abbey over the centuries. Of particular note is the transept crossing at the very top of the mount. Many underground crypts and chapels had to be built to compensate for this weight, forming the foundation for the supportive upward structure that is now visible for miles on a clear day at sea.		The stonemasons who made the Isle their home have added to the abbey over the centuries. Of particular note is the transept crossing at the very top of the mount. Many underground crypts and chapels had to be built to compensate for this weight, forming the foundation for the supportive upward structure that is now visible for miles on a clear day at sea.

	Linking the monastery and convent to the ~~Abbey~~ proper, the cloister is a place to meditate, with the fragrance of herbs, flowers, and the sea filling the air. The gardens within are home to all manner of birds and insects, adding to the sense of ~~tranquillity~~.		Linking the monastery and convent to the abbey proper is the cloister, a place to meditate, with the fragrance of herbs, flowers, and the sea filling the air. The formal gardens within are home to all manner of birds and insects, adding to the sense of tranquility that pervades the whole area.

	More to follow.		More to follow.

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	The Abbey has become an important pilgrimage destination, such is the difficulty of the journey to reach it. It is a test of penitence, sacrifice and commitment.		The Abbey has become an important pilgrimage destination, such is the difficulty of the journey to reach it. It is a test of penitence, sacrifice and commitment.

	The stonemasons who ~~have~~ made the Isle their home have added to the ~~Abbey~~ over the centuries. Of particular note is the transept crossing at the very top of the mount. Many underground crypts and chapels had to be built to compensate for this weight, forming the foundation for the supportive upward structure that is now visible for miles on a clear day at sea.		The stonemasons who made the Isle their home have added to the abbey over the centuries. Of particular note is the transept crossing at the very top of the mount. Many underground crypts and chapels had to be built to compensate for this weight, forming the foundation for the supportive upward structure that is now visible for miles on a clear day at sea.

	Linking the monastery and convent to the Abbey proper, the cloister is a place to meditate, with the fragrance of herbs, flowers, and the sea filling the air. The gardens within are home to all manner of birds and insects, adding to the sense of tranquillity.		Linking the monastery and convent to the Abbey proper, the cloister is a place to meditate, with the fragrance of herbs, flowers, and the sea filling the air. The gardens within are home to all manner of birds and insects, adding to the sense of tranquillity.

CHIVERSFREE1 at 16:19, 14 July 2019

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	Though the island itself is no larger than the city of [[Wehnimer's Landing]], the bulk of the landmass is a small craggy peak atop which sits the Abbey of the Graces, supported by a small village upon the southern shore. In times past, the abbey was used as a refuge for those who sought to escape the trappings of life on [[Elanith]] proper, and free themselves from the politics of city-states, empires, and kingdoms.		Though the island itself is no larger than the city of [[Wehnimer's Landing]], the bulk of the landmass is a small craggy peak atop which sits the Abbey of the Graces, supported by a small village upon the southern shore. In times past, the abbey was used as a refuge for those who sought to escape the trappings of life on [[Elanith]] proper, and free themselves from the politics of city-states, empires, and kingdoms.

	Those seeking enlightenment would venture here to spend decades training themselves to let go of all things material and open their minds to the possibility of harmonious existence. Today, the ~~Abbey~~ is as much a spa and resort as it is religious order, giving up strict adherence of faith to gain a modest amount of support income in more recent times.		Those seeking enlightenment would venture here to spend decades training themselves to let go of all things material and open their minds to the possibility of harmonious existence. Today, the abbey is as much a spa and resort as it is a religious order, giving up strict adherence of faith to gain a modest amount of support income in more recent times.

	- Geographica Elanthia		- Geographica Elanthia