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Asdar is name of the World of Asdar and is found as a wander-word throughout the languages of the [[Pallathantic|Pallathantic Region]].  The name 'Asdar' is thought to originate from an Ancient Gwenyan word for 'branch' or from the name of a tribe of [[Elamahti]].  Ancient tradition says that it is called a branch, meaning a 'branch' of [[Kuol Tuvahr]] or the cosmic urwelt from which all [[titans]], [[human]], and [[humanlike]] civilizations sprang.
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Asdar is name of the World of Asdar and is found as a wander-word throughout the languages of the [[Pallathantic|Pallathantic Region]].  The name 'Asdar' is thought to originate from an Ancient Gwenyan word for 'branch' or from the name of a tribe of [[Elamahti]].  Ancient tradition says that it is called a branch, meaning a 'branch' of [[Kuol Tuvahr]] or the cosmic urwelt from which all [[titans]], [[human]], and [[humanlike]] civilizations sprang. The word 'Asdarah' is sometimes used to specify the world as a physical entity.
  
Asdar is recognized by all civilizations to be ancient beyond the reckoning of human history or even dwarven history.  Asdar's size and climate are very similar if not identical to Earth.
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[[File:Asdar Pallathantic JMS.png|thumb|400px|The Pallathantic Region of Asdar by map artist Joshua Morley-Smith]]
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The age of the world of Asdar is regarded as far exceeding the length of all human civilizations and likely most other [[humanlike]] civilizations.  Asdar's size and climate are very similar if not identical to Earth. The equatorial radius of Asdar is about 3820 miles or 6147 km. The circumference is 24,000 statute miles.
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=Humans of Asdar=
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At present (ca 2735 AI), humans are the prevalent intelligent species in the [[Old World]] while various [[humanlike]]s hold sway in the [[New World|new world]].
  
 
Humans do not agree regarding their origins on the world of Asdar.  The two prevailing and contentious points of view are that the gods created humans on Asdar and that the Titans brought humans to Asdar no less than 20,000 years ago.  A version of the former is widely held by most religions of Asdar while the latter is most prevalent among scholars although it is by no means the dominant view in the institutions of higher learning of the [[Pallathantic Region|Pallathantic]].  Alternative and mixed theories also exist, but they are not as widely adopted as the [[titanist]] and the [[autochthonist]] theories.
 
Humans do not agree regarding their origins on the world of Asdar.  The two prevailing and contentious points of view are that the gods created humans on Asdar and that the Titans brought humans to Asdar no less than 20,000 years ago.  A version of the former is widely held by most religions of Asdar while the latter is most prevalent among scholars although it is by no means the dominant view in the institutions of higher learning of the [[Pallathantic Region|Pallathantic]].  Alternative and mixed theories also exist, but they are not as widely adopted as the [[titanist]] and the [[autochthonist]] theories.
  
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=Divinities=
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The mortals of the world of Asdar often see their mother planet as divine and worship many divinities.  Many civilizations see the earth goddess as [[Magdaia]] and her companion, [[Knomos]], as the god of the dark depths.
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=World Map=
 
[http://wiki.worldofasdar.com/PDFs/Asdarah_Old_World_%5b1inchto80mi_scale%5d.pdf World of Asdar Old World]
 
[http://wiki.worldofasdar.com/PDFs/Asdarah_Old_World_%5b1inchto80mi_scale%5d.pdf World of Asdar Old World]
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;Asdar New World (Western Hemisphere)
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[http://wiki.worldofasdar.com/PDFs/Asdarah_New_World_%5b1inchto80mi_scale%5d.pdf World of Asdar New World]
  
 
=See Also=
 
=See Also=
 
*[[Asdarah]]
 
*[[Asdarah]]
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*[[World of Asdar]]
  
 
{{Regions of Asdar}}
 
{{Regions of Asdar}}
  
 
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Latest revision as of 14:40, 9 November 2024

Asdar is name of the World of Asdar and is found as a wander-word throughout the languages of the Pallathantic Region. The name 'Asdar' is thought to originate from an Ancient Gwenyan word for 'branch' or from the name of a tribe of Elamahti. Ancient tradition says that it is called a branch, meaning a 'branch' of Kuol Tuvahr or the cosmic urwelt from which all titans, human, and humanlike civilizations sprang. The word 'Asdarah' is sometimes used to specify the world as a physical entity.

The Pallathantic Region of Asdar by map artist Joshua Morley-Smith

The age of the world of Asdar is regarded as far exceeding the length of all human civilizations and likely most other humanlike civilizations. Asdar's size and climate are very similar if not identical to Earth. The equatorial radius of Asdar is about 3820 miles or 6147 km. The circumference is 24,000 statute miles.

Humans of Asdar

At present (ca 2735 AI), humans are the prevalent intelligent species in the Old World while various humanlikes hold sway in the new world.

Humans do not agree regarding their origins on the world of Asdar. The two prevailing and contentious points of view are that the gods created humans on Asdar and that the Titans brought humans to Asdar no less than 20,000 years ago. A version of the former is widely held by most religions of Asdar while the latter is most prevalent among scholars although it is by no means the dominant view in the institutions of higher learning of the Pallathantic. Alternative and mixed theories also exist, but they are not as widely adopted as the titanist and the autochthonist theories.

Divinities

The mortals of the world of Asdar often see their mother planet as divine and worship many divinities. Many civilizations see the earth goddess as Magdaia and her companion, Knomos, as the god of the dark depths.

World Map

World of Asdar Old World

Asdar New World (Western Hemisphere)

World of Asdar New World

See Also

List of the Continents and Regions of Old World Asdar
Antarctica Asdauria Barathorn and Orrhymby Danona Pallathantic Sea Pytharnia Sungo and Gwo-Dao Two Bahunas
Antarctic Continent Proper
Jittagogg
Skaligdæ

Barathorn

Bukalaa
Dewyddair
Dravernian Peninsula
Glaike Peninsula
Midrardia
Skerrod


Orrhymby

Achubaia
North Orrhymby
Pindacos
Umbardia
Ambrinqua
Green Coast of Danona
Wild Coast of Danona
Thyria
Danonan Deserts
Massady Geth Mountains
Giant Isles
Golden Isles
Ithatian Islands

Major Isles

Thykomian Islands

Major Isles

Minor Isles

Pallathantic Coast


High Pytharnia
Southeast Pytharnia
West Coast

Deepearth

Sungo
Gwo-Dao


Bahuna
New Pytharnia
Old Zephasia
Shadrimporee Archipelago
Wild Dracks
Tiludzu Plateau
Great Yameed Desert
Lusphût
Jahbaba Phût
Sh'am Phût
Sh'amkhaz Mountains
Nasphi
Neruku
Khalrezar
Za-Bahuna
Abchuepi Desert
Akhuvu
Dakgama
Govimbu Forest
Hadzingwe Peninsula
Jangwe Zanyo
Khuluhu Desert
Taliospa Island
Tselenyé
Lwelwembo
Zimwenyo