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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	[[Marcus Ransom]] famously visited the island in his youth, in the company of his mother (Maria), during the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]]. They came as regular tourists, but as the wife and son of the [[Pendragon]] were afforded certain privileges. Marcus entered into a disagreement with the dragon queen of the island, which soon turned into a heated argument. As punishment, the young Marcus was given a stern talking-to and politely asked to leave the island at the end of his visit, which was about the worst thing the dragon queen could tell anybody: life in the New Dragon Islands was considered so comfortable nobody would want to leave, and the worst punishment, both in Lelerough’s time and since, was exile. The people who saw them off did not realize he was happy to go, and kept trying to console him.		[[Marcus Ransom]] famously visited the island in his youth, in the company of his mother (Maria), during the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]]. They came as regular tourists, but as the wife and son of the [[Pendragon]] were afforded certain privileges. Marcus entered into a disagreement with the dragon queen of the island, which soon turned into a heated argument. As punishment, the young Marcus was given a stern talking-to and politely asked to leave the island at the end of his visit, which was about the worst thing the dragon queen could tell anybody: life in the New Dragon Islands was considered so comfortable nobody would want to leave, and the worst punishment, both in Lelerough’s time and since, was exile. The people who saw them off did not realize he was happy to go, and kept trying to console him.

	[[Ferrimeso]] was a dragon from [[Phoenix Tavern Flight]] who visited [[Seacrest Spire Flight]] and [[High Mountain Flight]] also during the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], and was even interviewed by [[Herbet Patric Galactis]].

	==Notable Dragons==		==Notable Dragons==
	*[[Lyarell]] a princess of the royal family, she is the product of a dragon half and the king.		*[[Lyarell]] a princess of the royal family, she is the product of a dragon half and the king.

			[[Ferrimeso]] was a dragon from [[Phoenix Tavern Flight]] who visited [[Seacrest Spire Flight]] and [[High Mountain Flight]] also during the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], and was even interviewed by [[Herbet Patric Galactis]].

	[[Category:Course Books]]		[[Category:Course Books]]

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	[[Marcus Ransom]] famously visited the island in his youth, in the company of his mother (Maria), during the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]]. They came as regular tourists; but as the wife and son of the [[Pendragon]] were afforded certain privileges. Marcus entered into a disagreement with the dragon queen of the island, which soon turned into a heated argument. As punishment, the young Marcus was given a stern talking-to and politely asked to leave the island at the end of his visit, which was about the worst thing the dragon queen could tell anybody: life in the New Dragon Islands was considered so comfortable, nobody ~~wanted~~ to leave; and the worst punishment, both in Lelerough’s time and since, was exile. The people who saw them off, did not realize he was happy to go, and kept trying to console him.		[[Marcus Ransom]] famously visited the island in his youth, in the company of his mother (Maria), during the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]]. They came as regular tourists, but as the wife and son of the [[Pendragon]] were afforded certain privileges. Marcus entered into a disagreement with the dragon queen of the island, which soon turned into a heated argument. As punishment, the young Marcus was given a stern talking-to and politely asked to leave the island at the end of his visit, which was about the worst thing the dragon queen could tell anybody: life in the New Dragon Islands was considered so comfortable nobody would want to leave, and the worst punishment, both in Lelerough’s time and since, was exile. The people who saw them off did not realize he was happy to go, and kept trying to console him.

	[[Ferrimeso]] was a dragon from [[Phoenix Tavern Flight]] who visited [[Seacrest Spire Flight]] and [[High Mountain Flight]] also during the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], and was even interviewed by [[Herbet Patric Galactis]].		[[Ferrimeso]] was a dragon from [[Phoenix Tavern Flight]] who visited [[Seacrest Spire Flight]] and [[High Mountain Flight]] also during the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], and was even interviewed by [[Herbet Patric Galactis]].

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	===Feasts===		===Feasts===
	Given the titanic diets of the average Djarian, it is difficult to differentiate a feast day from any other day, and even harder to differentiate feasts from festivals. Every festival is accompanied by a feast~~; with the addition that festivals are~~ also accompanied by large amounts of alcohol consumption. There are a couple of annual feasts, and feast-days can be declared at any time by the king. The humans are also granted the ability to declare one feast-day a year under the decision of the council.		Given the titanic diets of the average Djarian, it is difficult to differentiate a feast day from any other day, and even harder to differentiate feasts from festivals. Every festival is accompanied by a feast, also accompanied by large amounts of alcohol consumption. There are a couple of annual feasts, and feast-days can be declared at any time by the king. The humans are also granted the ability to declare one feast-day a year under the decision of the council.

	Feast-days do not include alcohol unless accompanied by a festival. All work is suspended for the day (excepting preparations of the feast) and any special foods are usually brought out in abundance. The menu does not vary much from the daily fare, except for difficult and hard-to-prepare dishes.		Feast-days do not include alcohol unless accompanied by a festival. All work is suspended for the day (excepting preparations of the feast) and any special foods are usually brought out in abundance. The menu does not vary much from the daily fare, except for difficult and hard-to-prepare dishes.

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	All across the island, Banit teams train and compete in order to assemble the very best players. While competitive female Banit players exist, the top-ranked teams tend to be exclusively male. Throughout the year, the organized teams carry out a structured tournament system to find the best players for the exhibition match.		All across the island, Banit teams train and compete in order to assemble the very best players. While competitive female Banit players exist, the top-ranked teams tend to be exclusively male. Throughout the year, the organized teams carry out a structured tournament system to find the best players for the exhibition match.

	Banit was played in [[The Dragonlands]]. According to legend, the winning team from the penultimate match was sacrificed. This is, however, ~~ver~~ unlikely to be true, as Lelerough disapproved of human sacrifice. This was most likely a form of ritual sacrifice, in which the team "gave up their lives" to the will of the dragons, agreeing to do or act as commanded. It is probable that [[Lelerough]] chose her human honor guard from among the Banit players.		Banit was played in [[The Dragonlands]]. According to legend, the winning team from the penultimate match was sacrificed. This is, however, very unlikely to be true, as Lelerough disapproved of human sacrifice. This was most likely a form of ritual sacrifice, in which the team "gave up their lives" to the will of the dragons, agreeing to do or act as commanded. It is probable that [[Lelerough]] chose her human honor guard from among the Banit players.

	On Djr, the sacrifice takes on a different form. At the annual festival where the penultimate exhibition match is played, the dragon royal family is always in attendance. The winning team is then brought before them, and as as an act of self-sacrifice, they swear to never again play the game. Keep in mind these are athletes who have devoted their entire lives up until this day to mastering a very challenging sport. While the dragons do not typically favor acts of self-denial as a form of worship, the Banit Festival is one of the rare exceptions.		On Djr, the sacrifice takes on a different form. At the annual festival where the penultimate exhibition match is played, the dragon royal family is always in attendance. The winning team is then brought before them, and as as an act of self-sacrifice, they swear to never again play the game. Keep in mind these are athletes who have devoted their entire lives up until this day to mastering a very challenging sport. While the dragons do not typically favor acts of self-denial as a form of worship, the Banit Festival is one of the rare exceptions.

	It is a solemn and much-loved festival, and the winning team is usually rewarded with high status and honor; so long as they are never again seen to touch a Banit paddle. For the players, their oath is something taken very seriously, as dragons are known to greatly value trust.		It is a solemn and much-loved festival, and the winning team is usually rewarded with high status and honor, so long as they are never again seen to touch a Banit paddle. For the players, their oath is something taken very seriously, as dragons are known to greatly value trust.

	===Feasts===		===Feasts===

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	Human sacrifice was never carried out on Djr or in [[The Dragonlands]], however, many dragon flights with human slaves did demand actual sacrifices during the [[Mage Wars]]. These were most often punitive, and few modern flights approve of the practice. On Djr, to honor the memory of the humans killed this way, the dragons ask for [[Ritual Sacrifice]]s on a regular basis. These are not magical as with other uses of the term, and no one is ever harmed.		Human sacrifice was never carried out on Djr or in [[The Dragonlands]], however, many dragon flights with human slaves did demand actual sacrifices during the [[Mage Wars]]. These were most often punitive, and few modern flights approve of the practice. On Djr, to honor the memory of the humans killed this way, the dragons ask for [[Ritual Sacrifice]]s on a regular basis. These are not magical as with other uses of the term, and no one is ever harmed.

	The most common is the 'virgin' sacrifice. Once a day, except on feast days, a young woman is ritually bathed, then placed on a palanquin and carried in a procession before the dragon king. If he finds her ~~sight~~ pleasing, she will offer himself to him. This is one of the most obvious plays carried out as part of Djr's ritual life. The woman in question ~~is not a virgin, and~~ is usually one of the king's concubines. No matter what the king says, the choice of engaging in relations is up to her. Sometimes a temple priestess or any random girl may be employed, though this is less common. The ritual is said to honor the ancient custom of sacrificing virgins to dragons, though is is unclear if this was ever actually a custom anywhere or ~~just something~~ invented by [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]] playwrights.		The most common is the 'virgin' sacrifice. Once a day, except on feast days, a young woman is ritually bathed, then placed on a palanquin and carried in a procession before the dragon king. If he finds her pleasing, she will offer himself to him. This is one of the most obvious plays carried out as part of Djr's ritual life. The woman in question is usually one of the king's concubines. No matter what the king says, the choice of engaging in relations is up to her. Sometimes a temple priestess or any random girl may be employed, though this is less common. The ritual is said to honor the ancient custom of sacrificing virgins to dragons, though is is unclear if this was ever actually a custom anywhere, or invented by [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]] playwrights.

	Sacrificial rituals are also carried out on altars at the various temples. Usually wine is poured over the victim to simulate blood, and in some cases she may be licked clean by a dragon(the 'victims' are exclusively female for any of the ~~regularly carried out~~ rituals).		Sacrificial rituals are also carried out on altars at the various temples. Usually wine is poured over the victim to simulate blood, and in some cases she may be licked clean by a dragon (the 'victims' are exclusively female for any of the regular rituals).

	The Blood Feat, carried out at special festivals, is the greatest spectacle. In this ritual, eight women(actual virgins this time, though no checks ~~to carefully~~) are taken to the top of a special temple along the grand plaza. They are "sacrificed" on an altar at the top of the temple, and their "blood" pours down sluices on either side of the temple staircase, where it collects in troughs at the bottom. Humans gathered in the courtyard to bear witness to the ritual then approach the stone troughs and take a small drink of the "blood" before the dragons of the royal family and their honored guests ~~come and~~ drink the rest.		The Blood Feat, carried out at special festivals, is the greatest spectacle. In this ritual, eight women (actual virgins this time, though no-one checks) are taken to the top of a special temple along the grand plaza. They are "sacrificed" on an altar at the top of the temple, and their "blood" pours down sluices on either side of the temple staircase, where it collects in troughs at the bottom. Humans gathered in the courtyard to bear witness to the ritual then approach the stone troughs and take a small drink of the "blood" before the dragons of the royal family and their honored guests drink the rest.

	The "blood" of course is simply diluted red wine and the women are chosen mostly for their acting talent rather than their virtue. While they're usually expected to play dead through the conclusion of the ~~actual~~ ritual, they're typically rewarded with a place of honor at the king's table in the feast that follows. Nearly every ritual is concluded by a feast.		The "blood" of course is simply diluted red wine and the women are chosen mostly for their acting talent rather than their virtue. While they're usually expected to play dead through the conclusion of the ritual, they're typically rewarded with a place of honor at the king's table in the feast that follows (symbolically, in Heaven with their god). Nearly every ritual is concluded by a feast.

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

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	===Other Rituals===		===Other Rituals===
	The Djarians built shrines and monuments to the dragons all over the island. Close to the ~~eerie~~, great temples and palaces are made. Further out, stone and wood carvings, and finally sculptures made by simply arranging stones.		The Djarians built shrines and monuments to the dragons all over the island. Close to the eyrie, great temples and palaces are made. Further out, stone and wood carvings, and finally sculptures made by simply arranging stones.

	The island is also home to various ~~cultic~~ traditions, who practice secret rituals to the dragons. Little is known about these groups, except that they create artwork which is sometimes public. Usually the works have deep ritual ~~signficance~~ known only to the cultists. The dragons ~~disaprove~~ of secret religions but tolerate them, so long as it does not interfere with their preferred goings on.		The island is also home to various traditions, who practice secret rituals to the dragons. Little is known about these groups, except that they create artwork which is sometimes public. Usually the works have deep ritual significance known only to the cultists. The dragons disapprove of secret religions but tolerate them, so long as it does not interfere with their preferred goings-on.

	===Ritual Sacrifice===		===Ritual Sacrifice===

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	===Banit===		===Banit===
	Banit is a traditional ball game unique to Djr. While it is played casually by all ages and walks of life, it has deep ritual significance and is part of the festival activities. The game is played using a ~~hallowed out~~ wooden ~~core~~ ball covered in a layer of natural rubber and ~~on the outside with~~ leather. In more casual play, a tightly wound wad of fabric or coconut fiber in a leather bag is used ~~instead~~. The objective of the game is to bounce the ball off of the paddle and through a stone circle high on a wall ~~in order~~ to score points.		Banit is a traditional ball game unique to Djr. While it is played casually by all ages and walks of life, it has deep ritual significance and is part of the festival activities. The game is played using a hollow wooden ball covered in a layer of natural rubber and another of leather. In more casual play, a tightly wound wad of fabric or coconut fiber in a leather bag is used. The objective of the game is to bounce the ball off the paddle and through a stone circle high on a wall, to score points.

	To play the game well requires extraordinary skill and physical fitness. The ball has to be thrown, bounced off of an elbow or hip, then bounced off of one or more paddles and through the hoop without touching anything else. The paddles can be swung to impart additional speed to the ball, and the points are increased based on the number of paddles it bounces of of. An interesting aspect of the game is the cooperative ~~competitive~~ play. While two teams are pitted against each other and only the team that initially launches the ball will score points, it is common to see both teams work together in order to make a goal once a successful rally has been made. This is due to a very simple fact: the dragons like to see goals. After a goal is completed the teams go back into skirmish-mode and fight for control of the ball. Great dexterity is needed for this part of the game, as every player is armed with a club and no protective equipment is worn(traditionally, only men play Banit, and ~~do so~~ only in very small loincloths). The game is not a combat sport, and evasion is favored over confrontation.		To play the game well requires extraordinary skill and physical fitness. The ball has to be thrown, bounced off of an elbow or hip, then bounced off of one or more paddles and through the hoop without touching anything else. The paddles can be swung to impart additional speed to the ball, and the points are increased based on the number of paddles it bounces of of. An interesting aspect of the game is the cooperative play. While two teams are pitted against each other and only the team that initially launches the ball will score points, it is common to see both teams work together in order to make a goal once a successful rally has been made. This is due to a very simple fact: the dragons like to see goals. After a goal is completed the teams go back into skirmish-mode and fight for control of the ball. Great dexterity is needed for this part of the game, as every player is armed with a club and no protective equipment is worn (traditionally, only men play Banit, and only in very small loincloths). The game is not a combat sport, and evasion is favored over confrontation.

	====Festival Banit====		====Festival Banit====
	All across the island, Banit teams train and compete in order to assemble the very best players. While competitive female Banit players exist, the top-ranked teams tend to be exclusively male. Throughout the year, the organized teams carry out a structured tournament system to find the best players for the exhibition match.		All across the island, Banit teams train and compete in order to assemble the very best players. While competitive female Banit players exist, the top-ranked teams tend to be exclusively male. Throughout the year, the organized teams carry out a structured tournament system to find the best players for the exhibition match.

	Banit was played in [[The Dragonlands]]. According to legend, the winning team from the penultimate match was sacrificed. This is, however, ver unlikely to be true, as ~~the Dragonlands disproved~~ of human sacrifice. This was most likely a form of ritual sacrifice, in which the team "gave up their lives" to the will of the dragons, agreeing to do or act as ~~they were~~ commanded. It is ~~probably~~ that [[Lelerough]] chose her human honor guard from among the Banit players.		Banit was played in [[The Dragonlands]]. According to legend, the winning team from the penultimate match was sacrificed. This is, however, ver unlikely to be true, as Lelerough disapproved of human sacrifice. This was most likely a form of ritual sacrifice, in which the team "gave up their lives" to the will of the dragons, agreeing to do or act as commanded. It is probable that [[Lelerough]] chose her human honor guard from among the Banit players.

	On Djr, the sacrifice takes on a different form. At he annual festival where the penultimate exhibition match is played, the dragon royal family is always in attendance. The winning team is then brought before them, and as as an act of self-sacrifice, they swear to never again play the game. Keep in mind these are athletes who have devoted their entire lives up until this day to mastering a very challenging sport. While the dragons do not typically favor acts of self-denial as a form of worship, the Banit Festival is one of the rare exceptions.		On Djr, the sacrifice takes on a different form. At the annual festival where the penultimate exhibition match is played, the dragon royal family is always in attendance. The winning team is then brought before them, and as as an act of self-sacrifice, they swear to never again play the game. Keep in mind these are athletes who have devoted their entire lives up until this day to mastering a very challenging sport. While the dragons do not typically favor acts of self-denial as a form of worship, the Banit Festival is one of the rare exceptions.

	It is a solemn and much-loved festival, and the winning team is usually rewarded with high status and honor; so long as they are never again seen to touch a Banit paddle. For the players, their oath is something taken very seriously, as dragons are known to greatly value trust.		It is a solemn and much-loved festival, and the winning team is usually rewarded with high status and honor; so long as they are never again seen to touch a Banit paddle. For the players, their oath is something taken very seriously, as dragons are known to greatly value trust.

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Feasts

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	Given the titanic diets of the average Djarian, it is difficult to differentiate a feast day from any other day, and even harder to differentiate feasts from festivals. Every festival is accompanied by a feast; with the addition that festivals are also accompanied by large amounts of alcohol consumption. There are a couple of annual feasts, and feast-days can be declared at any time by the king. The humans are also granted the ability to declare one feast-day a year under the decision of the council.		Given the titanic diets of the average Djarian, it is difficult to differentiate a feast day from any other day, and even harder to differentiate feasts from festivals. Every festival is accompanied by a feast; with the addition that festivals are also accompanied by large amounts of alcohol consumption. There are a couple of annual feasts, and feast-days can be declared at any time by the king. The humans are also granted the ability to declare one feast-day a year under the decision of the council.

	Feast-days do not include alcohol unless accompanied by a festival. All work is suspended for the day(excepting ~~preperations~~ of the feast) and any special foods are usually brought out in abundance. The menu does not vary much from the daily ~~fair~~, except for difficult and hard-to-prepare dishes.		Feast-days do not include alcohol unless accompanied by a festival. All work is suspended for the day (excepting preparations of the feast) and any special foods are usually brought out in abundance. The menu does not vary much from the daily fare, except for difficult and hard-to-prepare dishes.

	===Other Rituals===		===Other Rituals===

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Labor Distribution

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	====Labor Distribution====		====Labor Distribution====
	Most humans on Djr have specific jobs, usually skilled work. However, many tasks, such as harvesting, building, etc; require very little skill but an inconsistent supply of labor. Humans without an assigned, full-time task to preform every day are assembled into d'jaras. The etemology of the name is unknown, but is thought to stem from a language spoken on Djr before Common took ~~it's~~ place.		Most humans on Djr have specific jobs, usually skilled work. However, many tasks, such as harvesting, building, etc; require very little skill but an inconsistent supply of labor. Humans without an assigned, full-time task to preform every day are assembled into d'jaras. The etemology of the name is unknown, but is thought to stem from a language spoken on Djr before Common took its place.

	Even those with skilled occupations are occasionally designated to work on a d'jara. The labor is not punitive though it is often difficult. Some particularly favored workers may be dismissed from the practice, but in general everyone on the island is expected to serve on a d'jara for between one and two hundred days each year(between rest days, health days, feast days, and various festivals, the average resident only works about 200 days ~~out~~ of the year anyway).		Even those with skilled occupations are occasionally designated to work on a d'jara. The labor is not punitive though it is often difficult. Some particularly favored workers may be dismissed from the practice, but in general everyone on the island is expected to serve on a d'jara for between one and two hundred days each year (between rest days, health days, feast days, and various festivals, the average resident only works about 200 days of the year anyway).

	Typically, the d'jaras are assigned to ongoing tasks, such as construction or maintenance. At harvest time they are formed more often as the crops need to be brought in and processed quickly. Once the basic needs of the ~~populous~~ are met, surplus labor is then presented as an offering to the dragons. They can either use this for themselves(such as in the construction of temples and monuments), or present the labor as a gift to prominent citizens ~~to be used~~ for their own purposes. This usually goes to overseers or other humans who play important roles in the society.		Typically, the d'jaras are assigned to ongoing tasks, such as construction or maintenance. At harvest time they are formed more often as the crops need to be brought in and processed quickly. Once the basic needs of the populace are met, surplus labor is then presented as an offering to the dragons. They can either use this for themselves (such as in the construction of temples and monuments), or present the labor as a gift to prominent citizens for their own purposes. This usually goes to overseers or other humans who play important roles in the society.

	The system for organizing and dispatching d'jaras is highly complex, and made all the more challenging by a general lack of reading and writing. With few literate citizens and no easy domestic source of paper, the organizers use a system of wood and clay chips, inset with pieces of shell to track and record labor. Many residents, especially younger people who have not yet learned a trade, will be assigned to permanent d'jaras which report every day. Those on temporary assignment are informed by evening wood-knocking when and where to report. The city is divided into districts and a fairly simple set of		The system for organizing and dispatching d'jaras is highly complex, and made all the more challenging by a general lack of reading and writing. With few literate citizens and no easy domestic source of paper, the organizers use a system of wood and clay chips, inset with pieces of shell to track and record labor. Many residents, especially younger people who have not yet learned a trade, will be assigned to permanent d'jaras which report every day. Those on temporary assignment are informed by evening wood-knocking when and where to report. The city is divided into districts and a fairly simple set of

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Uumen Council

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	Ultimately the human council has little power, but the dragons will always side with the council on a matter of safety.		Ultimately the human council has little power, but the dragons will always side with the council on a matter of safety.

			====Labor Distribution====
			Most humans on Djr have specific jobs, usually skilled work. However, many tasks, such as harvesting, building, etc; require very little skill but an inconsistent supply of labor. Humans without an assigned, full-time task to preform every day are assembled into d'jaras. The etemology of the name is unknown, but is thought to stem from a language spoken on Djr before Common took it's place.

			Even those with skilled occupations are occasionally designated to work on a d'jara. The labor is not punitive though it is often difficult. Some particularly favored workers may be dismissed from the practice, but in general everyone on the island is expected to serve on a d'jara for between one and two hundred days each year(between rest days, health days, feast days, and various festivals, the average resident only works about 200 days out of the year anyway).

			Typically, the d'jaras are assigned to ongoing tasks, such as construction or maintenance. At harvest time they are formed more often as the crops need to be brought in and processed quickly. Once the basic needs of the populous are met, surplus labor is then presented as an offering to the dragons. They can either use this for themselves(such as in the construction of temples and monuments), or present the labor as a gift to prominent citizens to be used for their own purposes. This usually goes to overseers or other humans who play important roles in the society.

			The system for organizing and dispatching d'jaras is highly complex, and made all the more challenging by a general lack of reading and writing. With few literate citizens and no easy domestic source of paper, the organizers use a system of wood and clay chips, inset with pieces of shell to track and record labor. Many residents, especially younger people who have not yet learned a trade, will be assigned to permanent d'jaras which report every day. Those on temporary assignment are informed by evening wood-knocking when and where to report. The city is divided into districts and a fairly simple set of

	===Dragon Council===		===Dragon Council===