Fahets was the first successful Age that was Written by Keith. Unlike Sul, which was written around the same time which used Garohertee taken from D'ni Kormahn and patched together (much like Gehn's style of Writing), Fahets was Written with unique Garohertee specifically for that Age. After initial visits were made to the Age, the Linking Book was misplaced in The Third Path’s archives and remained missing for several years before being discovered again. In that time the Age had flooded badly from rain and the water needed to be pumped out before work could progress on developing the Age for public release.
The Age went through a period of destabilization due to minor flaws within the Kormahn. As a result the landscape was effected causing rifts in the floor and rock face. The Age was later stabilized due to Garohertee provided by Lore
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Description
Fahets is a large swampy jungle like environment. The Age is comprised of several areas although currently visitors to the Age only have access to one area.
The Basin
The Basin is the name given to the initial Link in point for Fahets. It is a smallish rocky basin dotted with boulders. The area was prone to flooding from heavy rain so a water pump was installed to keep the levels down.
During the destabilization of Fahets a section of the basin wall fractured allowing for access to an enclosed cavern like area filled with more wildlife.
The Lake
Heading out past the basin walls a path curves down into a large cavern. This area is known as The Lake and is home to a myriad of wildlife such Norapods, Chaaus, Chrooms, Grapines and Vikah mushrooms. Wooden walkways curve their way around large stalactites handing from the cavern roof and granting access to the Sun Room.
On the opposite side of the lake there is the Book room which allows for access to the Cove and to the Vale which are other areas of Fahets.
The Cove
The Cove, also known as crescent rock is a rocky outcrop that bares a crescent shape from which it draws its name. The location is the nesting ground for the Grapine and as such is a rather dangerous place to visit. The Grapine use the muddy shores of the cove to lay their eggs and is where most of them seem to congregate.
The Vale
Known as the Crimson Vale it is home to a place called Tre'Merktee or Place of Poisoned Waters (named after the D'ni location of the same name). Tre'Merktee is heavily populated by fungi of various species, some of which tower above the location like skyscrapers. Spore dust coats the area giving it its crimson colour. Vents below the water caused by the destabilization brings up sulfur making the water dangerous but feeding the various fungi in their vast growth.
The wildlife in this area are hazardous to human health, as a result access to this area cannot be obtained without a Guild of Maintainers protective suit.
The Hub
Whilst not actually an area of Fahets it is its own small Age. A single room that contains Linking Books to The Basin, The Cove, and The Vale. It allows for quick access between the various locations of Fahets.
Wildlife
Norapod: A curious pod like plant from which it derives its name. These plants are actually fruit like in nature, with a firm outer skin which can withstand the constant rain, yet allow the water in to help itself grow. And a soft juicy center filled with seeds. The inner core greatly resembles a tomato in nature, however Norapods are a sweet tasting fruit with a slight bitter aftertaste.
Small at “birth” they resemble small bluish balls on the ground until the start growing, causing the skins hue and texture to change. It is currently speculated that when the fruits get over ripe they burst spreading the seeds within.
Rusteart Plant: Small leaved plants that are dotted around the Age, named after the words Rust and Heart due to the rusty colour of the leaves near the center of the plants formation. These plants thrive on minimal rain, but to much will easily kill them, which is why currently not many are found on Fahets and have only recently started growing as the water had been pumped from the Age.
White Star Lilly: So called due to the small white flower that sits in the center of the lilly pads, White Star Lillies share the Norapods nature in the sense that both live extremely well in very wet conditions. The Lillypads themselves can reach a large size, big enough to support human weight, currently only the small ones can be found. The flowers themselves lend a sweet delicate scent to the pond that combats the musky scent of the waters algae nicely.
Needle Grass - long sharp grass
Stiltwalkers - Tripod creatures with really long legs. Feed on the leaves of the Mangrove trees. They make a strange forlorn humming sound to communicate with each other.
Glowcap - Mushrooms with bioluminescent caps.
Grapine - Aquatic lizard like creature. Has long spines on back that looks like blades of grass. The spines extrude a paralytic which they use to paralyze animals and eat them when they fall into the water. Paralytic is capable of subduing humans.
Chaaus - Weird pod things that collect underneath trees and rocks. Give off a blue light. May be egg sacks for the Croombs.
Croombs - Weird little mushroom crabs
Mangrove Trees -
Sunion - Onion shaped bulb plant that is connected to floating fungi like pads. The pads expand when sunlight hits them.
Vikah Mushrooms -
Ferns -
Documents
Fahets Book of Commentary
Located: Book pedestal next to Link in point.
Maps
Links
This Age currently contains no Linking Books.
Development Log
19-10-09: Issues resolved thanks to a group of outside helpers, thanks goes to you.
Age passed Phase 5, Linking Book has now been publicly released.
18-10-09: A few issues pushed back Phase 5 approval.
17-10-09: Some minor repairs have been made to the piping for the water pump.
Authorized explorers “Vid” and “Paradox” stop by for a visit.
Age is up for review to see if it passes Phase 5 and reaches approval for public release.
13-10-09: Minor cleanup work commencing.
10-10-09: Age passes Phase 4 approval, Phase 5 commencing, limited access has been expanded to those authorized.
09-10-09: The results from the Norapod sample sent off for testing have returned, the plant, or fruit has it turns out, is apparently safe for consumption, members are now flipping a coin to see who gets to try it first.
A pedestal for the Ages book of commentary is being crafted to be placed in the Age, due to the high water in the Age the book will be placed under cover.
07-10-09: Sophie and her team have managed to construct a crude pumping system that will be better equipped to deal with the heavy rainfall. The pump has been installed next to the pond, her team will continue to refine it as time goes by.
Supply crates have been brought in to aid in the development process.
05-10-09: Water has built up again due to the recent rain, Sophie’s team is looking into developing a new pumping system following some D’ni examples found in the cavern.
Studies into the “Norapods” that grow within the Age have commenced.
11-09-09: We’ve returned to the Age to inspect it since the last visit. It has been determined that the battle against the rainfall is a loosing one, as a result the pumps have been removed from the Age.
The next few days will involve testing the new wildlife that has grown to see if it is safe for the general public, we may then see about giving the Book out.
30-06-09: Work temporarily suspended.
25-06-09: Work on the Age recommences after a long hiatus. Pumps has forgotten to be turned on during the hiatus, as a result the heavy rain fall the Age is prone to has once again flooded the area.
As a boon however the wildlife has flourished from all the rain. The Roseleaf tree was not so lucky.
23-08-08: A Roseleaf Tree has been selected for transplanting, and has been moved to Fahets for replanting. Tree was successfully moved without damage, we expect the tree to flourish in its new location.
22-08-08: Plans for development have been given a complete overhaul. Water levels have lowered significantly. Trips to one of The Third Path’s harvest Ages, Woodharvest, was made to assess which tree to transplant into Fahets.
21-08-08: Descriptive Book rediscovered after being missing for about 2 years. Age has been badly flooded due to the heavy rainfall over the years. Nexus Book has been damaged to the point where it is unsafe to use, the Book has been removed. Assessment of the water revealed that it has become stagnant, pumps have been brought in to remove the water. Plans drawn up for Age development.
02-03-06: Copying the Age text from the practice book to the Korteenea has been completed. Initial visit to the Age has taken place and samples taken to assess for safety. Results returned as clear, exploration and mapping commencing.