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The '''Valley of Aaqa''' is the home of the remaining [[Vaati]], or [[Wind Dukes of Aaqa|Wind Dukes]]. The exact location of this last stronghold is their well-kept secret, and | The '''Valley of Aaqa''' is the isolated home of the remaining [[Vaati]], or [[Wind Dukes of Aaqa|Wind Dukes]]. The exact location of this last stronghold on the Prime Material Plane is their well-kept secret. This is a lush, beautiful, and bountiful land, closer to a well-maintained garden than a wild, natural place. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==People== | ==People== | ||
===Population and demographics=== | ===Population and demographics=== | ||
The Vaati (Wind Dukes) | The population of the Vaati (Wind Dukes) has, since the end of war between Law and Chaos, been severely depleted, such that their remaining populations exists mainly in the Valley of Aaqa. Vaati can be considered to be Very Rare. Birth rates for Vaati are extremely low, such that only one to two children will be born each century; there is no information on gestation times, or length of adolescence. Little is known about the genders (if any) of the Vaati. Although this is where the vast majority of the remaining Vaati live, most of the residences in the valley stand empty, and easily 10 times more the current population could be sustained.{{cite dragon|224|69,70|A History of the Rod of Seven Parts}} | ||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
Not much is know about the religious beliefs of the Vaati, outside of a complete and total dedication to Law. | |||
===Languages=== | ===Languages=== | ||
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==Government== | ==Government== | ||
It is not known what form of government exists in Aaqa, the caste system supplies the managers, record-keepers, defense, and those who conduct business with other races and planes. There does not seem to be a nobility or other hereditary ruling class. | It is not known what form of government exists in Aaqa, the caste system supplies the managers, record-keepers, defense, and those who conduct business with other races and planes. There does not seem to be a nobility or other hereditary ruling class. | ||
Revision as of 01:23, 25 September 2024
| Aaqa | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Alt. Spelling: | Aqaa |
| Region: | Unknown |
| Government | |
| Alignments: | Lawful |
| Demographics | |
| Races: | Vaati |
The Valley of Aaqa is the isolated home of the remaining Vaati, or Wind Dukes. The exact location of this last stronghold on the Prime Material Plane is their well-kept secret. This is a lush, beautiful, and bountiful land, closer to a well-maintained garden than a wild, natural place.
History
Geography
Terrain and climate
The Valley of Aaqa is a virtual paradise of manicured fields and gardens, and is extremely fertile. Surrounded by a protective barrier of mountains, the valley is maintained at a constant temperature of 72ºF.
Borders
Aaqa is bordered on all sides by a ring of protective mountains. The only possible means of transiting them is by flight.
People
Population and demographics
The population of the Vaati (Wind Dukes) has, since the end of war between Law and Chaos, been severely depleted, such that their remaining populations exists mainly in the Valley of Aaqa. Vaati can be considered to be Very Rare. Birth rates for Vaati are extremely low, such that only one to two children will be born each century; there is no information on gestation times, or length of adolescence. Little is known about the genders (if any) of the Vaati. Although this is where the vast majority of the remaining Vaati live, most of the residences in the valley stand empty, and easily 10 times more the current population could be sustained.[1]
Religion
Not much is know about the religious beliefs of the Vaati, outside of a complete and total dedication to Law.
Languages
Vaati speak a rhythmic and melodic language containing many whistling sounds, to the effect that in groups, their speech more closely resembles the sound of wind moving through trees, than an actual conversations. Some Vaati also speak Common.
Notable individuals
Society and culture
Culture
The society of the Vale is divided into seven castes (weregadeam, houdeam, haikjadeam, trygrideam, kheirdeam, vindeam, and bledrudeam); while all Vaati are born into the worker, or weregadeam caste, when reaching adolescence, they may choose to join another of the castes, or remain as they are. An unofficial caste, the wendeam, are wanderers who remain almost entirely outside the Vale, and are viewed as outcasts. Except for the weregadeam, the other castes can be sent out of the Vale on matters vital to the whole race. There are no badges or other insignia that would identify any of the Vaati as belonging to one caste or the other; to other Vaati, one's caste is clearly obvious.
The houdeam form the civil and military. They perform the duties of defense and guards for the Vaati in the Valley of Aaqa, and comprised the Captains of Law during the war against Chaos.
The haikjadeam serve as record-keepers and teachers, but also perform duties as police, keeping general security and as a kind of counter-intelligence force, keeping watch for spies or infiltrators.
The trygrideam manage and guide the weregadeam and are responsible for tending to all flora and fauna found in the Vale. Under their leadership, the biosphere of the Vale is maintained with complete control, so that not even a blade of grass is found out of place.
The kheirdeam act as the physicians and spiritual counselors of the Vaati. They "tend" to the needs of the Vaati much like the trygrideam tend to the needs of the Valley.
The vindeam and the bledrudeam are the wizards of the Vaati. They are the castes which are called upon to act as ambassadors and troubleshooters in dealing with peoples and issues outside the Vale.
Law
The Vaati are, to outsiders and visitors, strict observers of formal rules overseeing every aspect of life and personal conduct. Etiquette is extremely important to the Vaati, and lapses are severely criticized.
Education
Government
It is not known what form of government exists in Aaqa, the caste system supplies the managers, record-keepers, defense, and those who conduct business with other races and planes. There does not seem to be a nobility or other hereditary ruling class.
Economy
Resources
The Valley (or Vale) of Aaqa is extremely fertile for all manner of fruits, vegetables, vines, and other crops. While there is no definitive description of mineral resources, as the last known remaining stronghold of the Vaati, it is assumed that the materials needed for tools and weapons of war are abundant.
Trade
There is no known trade carried out between the Vale and any other regions, planes, etc.
Currency
While the Vaati may use the currencies of whatever outside culture they are in, they themselves use no coinage or currency among themselves.
Travel
Military
Land forces
Knightly orders
Naval forces
Relationships
Enemies
Allies
Other
In Living Greyhawk
Creative origins
Publication history
See also
External links
References
Citations
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaqa {Aqaa} | Place | Dungeon Masters Guide 1st Edition | 160 | |
| Aaqa {Aqaa} | Place | Dungeon Masters Guide (Revised), AD&D 2e (Premium Edition) | 126 | |
| Aaqa {Aqaa} | Place | Dragon magazine #224 | 68 | |
| Aaqa {Aqaa} | Place | Dragon magazine #299 | 103 | |
| Aaqa {Aqaa} | Place | Dragon magazine #347 | 29 | |
| Aaqa {Aqaa} | Place | Ivid the Undying | 86 | |
| Aaqa {Aqaa} | Place | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 13 | |
| Aaqa {Aqaa} | Place | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 60 | |
| Aaqa, Valley of | Place | Reference | SEE Valley of Aaqa | |
| Aaqa, Wind Dukes of | People Group | Reference | SEE Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | |
| Vaati {Wind Dukes of Aaqa} | People Group | Reference | SEE Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | |
| Valley of Aaqa | Place | Dragon magazine #224 | 69, 70 | |
| Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | People Group | Organization, | Arms and Equipment Guide, D&D 3.0 | 154 |
| Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | People Group | Organization, | Book of Artifacts, AD&D 2e | 91 |
| Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | People Group | Organization, | Dungeon Masters Guide 1st Edition | 160 |
| Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | People Group | Organization, | Dungeon Masters Guide (Revised), AD&D 2e (Premium Edition) | 126 |
| Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | People Group | Organization, | Dragon magazine #224 | 68-70 |
| Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | People Group | Organization, | Dragon magazine #224 | 68 |
| Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | People Group | Organization, | Dragon magazine #299 | 101, 103 |
| Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | People Group | Organization, | Dragon magazine #347 | 29 |
| Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | People Group | Organization, | Dragon magazine #347 | 29, 36 |
| Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | People Group | Organization, | Ivid the Undying | 86, 137 |
| Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | People Group | Organization, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 13 |
| Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | People Group | Organization, | Oerth Journal #32 | 41 |
| Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | People Group | Organization, | The Rod of Seven Parts: Initiation to Power | 3 |
| Wind Dukes of Aaqa {Vaati} | People Group | Organization, | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 60 |