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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
===Terrain and climate=== | ===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=== | ===Borders=== | ||
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==People== | ==People== | ||
===Population and demographics=== | ===Population and demographics=== | ||
The Vaati (Wind Dukes) appear as statuesque androgenous humans, tall (up to 7') and muscular. They have brilliant white eyes, ebony skin, and thick black hair (usually preferred shaved). The Vaati prefer going unclothed, except for harnesses and the like to carry needed tool, weapons, and equipment. Since the end of war between Law and Chaos, their numbers have 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. | |||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
===Languages=== | ===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=== | ===Notable individuals=== | ||
Revision as of 19:39, 23 September 2024
| Aaqa | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Alt. Spelling: | Aqaa |
| Region: | Unknown |
| Government | |
| Alignments: | Lawful |
| Demographics | |
| Races: | Vaati |
The Valley of Aaqa is the home of the remaining vaati, or Wind Dukes. The exact location of this last stronghold is a well-kept secret by the Vaati. Although this is where most of the remaining Vaati live, most of the residences stand empty, and easily 10 times more the current population could be sustained.[1]
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
Administrative divisions
People
Population and demographics
The Vaati (Wind Dukes) appear as statuesque androgenous humans, tall (up to 7') and muscular. They have brilliant white eyes, ebony skin, and thick black hair (usually preferred shaved). The Vaati prefer going unclothed, except for harnesses and the like to carry needed tool, weapons, and equipment. Since the end of war between Law and Chaos, their numbers have 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.
Religion
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
Law
Magic
Education
Government
Heraldry
Economy
Resources
Trade
Currency
Taxation
Travel
Military
Land forces
Knightly orders
Naval forces
Relationships
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In Living Greyhawk
Creative origins
Publication history
See also
External links
References
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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 |