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It all started with an abnormally hot day; a day where the sun pushed high in a sky without clouds. Residents of Kahikina noticed the abnormal heat, thanks to a lack of shade and rainfall, but they paid no mind. Often there would be a few days each year where the rains would let up and the weather would force them underwater for a day. To have such a day was nothing to be worried about, as the rain would always return, eventually. After all, Kahikina was a land known for rainfall, the true life force that fueled their watery home.
As the years rolled on, the number of dry days increased, first documented by the elder council hidden away in Noelani. Seeking proof of a shrinking world, they sent out their fastest swimmer south, to where the river met the inland sea, to evaluate the status of their home. As the swimmer traveled, he did not notice any real change, except slightly rougher rapids where the river thinned. A sign the water level had dropped slightly.
Concern spread through the council, but the eldest of the elders determined there was no need to inform the Kaha’iko, who dwelled in the rivers and lakes. There was no true threat to a small dip in the water, and eventually the rains would return. And so, they decided to wait until the next season and continue to monitor, believing that soon enough the world would right itself once more.
Many years passed where the elders continued to wait, believing each year that the next would bring the salvation of heavy rains once more. The weather slowly changed; still it would rain most of the year, however sunny days were beginning to multiply and lengthen. Residents began to notice the change in weather, traveling to the spring to question the elders on what was happening. Still, the elder council determined the best action was to wait, as the rains would always return.
After ten years of waiting, the first true dry season began in Kahikina. More days were dry than wet, and the river dropped in height and decreased in width. Near the mouth where the river met the inland sea, the passage became a stream. The Kaha’iko were cut off from the others who dwelled in the sea. In a panic, groups of Kaha’iko fled to Noelani to demand answers for the state of their home, and as they waited a messenger from the reclusive Menehune arrived to speak with the council.
The marshland dwellers too had noticed a change in their native waters of Elehun.
Efforts were made to contact the sea dwellers to the south, but there was no success. The river had dried out at an extended length, so no one could traverse the land to bypass the hazard. Others attempted to dig a canal, like the one that connected Pale'iko with Elehun, but there was no success. Eventually, after years of toil, the Kaha'iko abandoned all hope of contact with those at the sea. Instead, it was determined they needed to adapt to the seemingly permanent change of lower waters and hotter days, and that the sea-dwellers were on their own.
As hundreds of years passed, the days settled into a new climate. Slowly, the river continued to dry out, but the pace was much smaller than before. Kaha'iko and Menehune have adapted to their new, drier home, and have forgotten completely about the races in the sea. Only legends of who they were, where they dwelled, and how they lived have been passed down through generations, and even those stories have become exaggerated and twisted thanks to time.
Now, nearly three hundred years later, a new elder has stepped into leadership at Noelani. With a keen eye on the state of the river, and a concern of the drying waterway growing still, he has called forth a great gathering between the Kaha'iko and Menehune leaders. His goal: to find a way to bring back the nourishment of the rains of days past, or finally construct a bridge to see how fares those who once dwelled in the sea.
It is here, where Kahikina's story begins...
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Pale’iko is a vibrant area that flourishes thanks to its natural spring and massive rivers. The spring leads to sweeping falls that feed the river, eventually splitting into lakes. Because of the Great Drought over the past 300 years, the river has begun to dry out, cutting off Pale’iko from the sea to the south. [read more]
Elehun is known for soft soil that lines stream-like waterways. Creatures of all sorts live in the dark waters, providing both ample hunting ground and areas of danger depending on what is dwelling beneath the surface. Most settlements in Elehun are self-governing, and limited exposure has occurred with neighboring Pale’iko. Elehun, based on its geography, is the most likely to have smaller settlements than the ones listed pop up throughout the waterways, but all will follow a form of the Ko’kapu. [read more]
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The people of the rivers and the sea are noted for their regal stature and calm demeanour. With silvery-blue skin and eyes, lightly colored hair and scales that range in cooler colors, the Kaha’iko blend in well with their river and lake environment. They are one of the tallest races in Kahikina, with willowy bodies that are on average slim and lithe. Out of all the races, they are the ones most willing to wander the nearby landmasses, and as a result harvest the flora and fauna as food and clothing. [read more]
Away from the rivers, where the water has collected in marsh-like swamps, live the Menehune. Known for their earthy coloring of greens, greys, and browns, the Menehune appear much more rough compared to other races in Kahikina. One of their noted traits is their whisker-like barbels, which help them traverse through the muddy waters that make up their home. Another well known trait that the Menehune have adapted are tattoos; Menehune will add tribal-like black tattoos to their body to represent the significant milestones in their life. It is rare to see an elder that isn’t covered with many tattoos over their body. [read more] Ainuhea
Young and full of energy, these young Kahikinans bustle about, learning from their elders and playing together in the waters of their hometowns. Not yet old enough to venture too far without their parents, they enjoy the fresh waters of adventure and the idea of the unknown.
Approximate Age: 7-10
Older and more mature than the children of Kahikina, these adolescents are busy learning and figuring out where their place in the world lies. What will they be when they get older? Where will they go as their lives mature? All of these questions and more shape the Apprentice and prepares them for their independent adult lives. While they have much more freedom than the children, still parents keep a wary eye on their apprentices and whatever wild ideas they may have.
Approximate Age: 13-16
Fully fledged adults of the world of Kahikina, these journeymen have already picked their trade of choice and can venture out into the world in full without supervision - whether they are personally ready or not is another story altogether. These Kahikinans are old enough to start their own families and to begin passing down their information and memories to their own children.
Approximate Age: 22-25
Mature and refined, these members of society have proven themselves as masters of their professions, and are sought out for advice and guidance from other younger members of society. Usually donning the role of instructor, they will take apprentice and journeymen under their wings (or fins) and teach them trade secrets and other wisdoms they've picked up along their lives in Kahikina.
Approximate Age: 30-35
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Customs
Customs will be offered through various means.
|| Customs are offered sporadically, but will be most commonly seen at our large events.
|| Here the individual artists will be able to open their availability at any time they feel comfortable taking customs.
|| They may come through the form of an auction, a contest, or a special event.
|| Customs must adhere to species/race prototypes. If there are questions about something, PM Ainuhea.
|| Custom prices vary per artist. This will allow you to choose your character's Race, Gender, Basic Scales/Patterns, Basic Clothing, and accessories.
|| Custom slots for approved quest characters are given a discounted price for the amount of work already put into the concept.
|| Custom Requests may be PMed to Ainuhea or posted here whenever Custom slots are open. Just title PMs with "Custom".
|| Once your Custom Request has been approved, send the trade to Ainuhea and our artists will start as soon as possible.
|| When it is finished, the trade will be completed and then the art, certed and uncerted, will be sent over and dropped in the thread.
|| If your character quest has already been approved, you can skip the form all together and just post your character's name with a link to his/her journal and ask for a slot.
Forms and Availability information can be found here.
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What time zone should I use when posting forms for events or growths in Kahikina?
Kahikina runs in -5.00 EST. If something refreshes at midnight, it is EST midnight, if an event is noted to close at a certain time, the same rules apply (EST).
How many characters can I have?
All owners start with a limit of 3 characters. Through growth of their characters owners can earn even more slots for characters.
Can my characters be taken from me?
We try to be very understanding with RL schedules and conflicts, but we do like to see our pets used. If there is no activity for 3 months with your pet or in the thread, we retain the right to take back and possibly rehome your characters.
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