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{{Neath_Location|image1 = Ziggurat.png|caption1 = A vast stone ziggurat dominates the small town. Art from FL.|location = [[The Unterzee]]|allegiance = Independent|notable_inhabitants = The Ebullient Undertaker}} | {{Neath_Location|image1 = Ziggurat.png|caption1 = A vast stone ziggurat dominates the small town. Art from FL.|location = [[The Unterzee]]|allegiance = Independent|notable_inhabitants = The Ebullient Undertaker}} | ||
''"We have sewers now. Sewers! No one's building them in Venderbight."'' | ''"We have sewers now. Sewers! No one's building them in Venderbight."'' | ||
'''Tanah-Chook''' is a [[The Tomb-Colonies|tomb-colony]] located on an island near Venderbight. Founded by Third City tomb-colonists unhappy with the state of Venderbight, this sandstone city is centered around a vast ziggurat that serves as the seat of its leader, but the rest of it is small and really not a tourist attraction. Its only contact with London is via irregular postal exchange, so most on the mainland haven't heard of it at all. | '''Tanah-Chook''' is a [[The Tomb-Colonies|tomb-colony]] located on an island near Venderbight<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/All_Things_Must_End|The Post Ship for Tanah-Chook|Fallen London|}}''The residents of the island''</ref>. Founded by Third City tomb-colonists unhappy with the state of Venderbight<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/All_Things_Must_End|The Port of Tanah-Chook|Fallen London|}}''It is a small republic, formed after a group of colonists rebelled against Venderbight.''</ref>, this sandstone city is centered around a vast ziggurat that serves as the seat of its leader, but the rest of it is small and really not a tourist attraction. Its only contact with London is via irregular postal exchange, so most on the mainland haven't heard of it at all<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/All_Things_Must_End|The Post Ship for Tanah-Chook|Fallen London|}}''The current captain is neither postman, nor tomb-colonist. Occasionally, he'll succumb to loneliness and accept passengers.''</ref>. | ||
Tanah-Chook has few landmarks. Its main marketplace is surprisingly tranquil, and any attempts at theft are born from boredom rather than greed. The local tomb-colonists preserve their physical vigor at the '''House of Exertion''', through activities like dance and dueling - both of which are approached with the same level of competition and rivalry. When not such engaged, they can be found keeping their minds busy at the '''Great Library''', a repository of centuries worth of literature. The Library also hosts events like public chess tournaments and concerts, and features a cafe. | Tanah-Chook has few landmarks. Its main marketplace is surprisingly tranquil, and any attempts at theft are born from boredom rather than greed<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/All_Things_Must_End|The Main Marketplace of Tanah-Chook|Fallen London|}}''It is entirely unlike the markets of Spite.''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/All_Things_Must_End|Assist the Defenders of the Republic in their work|Fallen London|}}''The Defender of the Republic who takes him from your custody does not detain the thief.''</ref>. The local tomb-colonists preserve their physical vigor at the '''House of Exertion''', through activities like dance and dueling - both of which are approached with the same level of competition and rivalry<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/All_Things_Must_End|Attend a dance|Fallen London|}}''These colonists treat their partners as opponents.''</ref>. When not such engaged, they can be found keeping their minds busy at the '''Great Library''', a repository of centuries worth of literature. The Library also hosts events like public chess tournaments and concerts, and features a cafe<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/All_Things_Must_End|The Great Library of Tanah-Chook|Fallen London|}}''The people of Tanah-Chook have had many centuries to accumulate knowledge.''</ref>. | ||
[[File:Undertaker.png|thumb|right|The Ebullient Undertaker]] | [[File:Undertaker.png|thumb|right|The Ebullient Undertaker]] | ||
As the newborn colony began to require proper management, its founders "disappeared," leaving their position to '''the Ebullient Undertaker.''' She set up democratic groundwork by allowing three main ways for tomb-colonists to let their weary souls pass on. Either they could ascend to [[the Surface]] to see [[Judgements|the Sun]] one last time, move to the Grand Sanatorium in Venderbight as a hospice of sorts, or follow a practice that Tanah-Chook's founders had invented: '''Emergence,''' in which a tomb-colonist at the end of their elongated lifespan incubates a frost-moth that eventually bursts from their chest. The Undertaker also proclaimed universal voting rights, for both living and dead. This also includes the ''permanent'' dead. | As the newborn colony began to require proper management, its founders "disappeared," leaving their position to '''the Ebullient Undertaker.'''<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/All_Things_Must_End|Ask the Undertaker about herself|Fallen London|}}''"I went from fresh recruit to leader in three days – I had to, as our old leaders just disappeared."''</ref> She set up democratic groundwork by allowing three main ways for tomb-colonists to let their weary souls pass on. Either they could ascend to [[the Surface]] to see [[Judgements|the Sun]] one last time, move to the Grand Sanatorium in Venderbight as a hospice of sorts, or follow a practice that Tanah-Chook's founders had invented: '''Emergence,''' in which a tomb-colonist at the end of their elongated lifespan incubates a frost-moth that eventually bursts from their chest. The Undertaker also proclaimed universal voting rights, for both living and dead. This also includes the ''permanent'' dead<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/All_Things_Must_End|Ask about the Republic of Tanah-Chook|Fallen London|}}''"All citizens of Tanah-Chook have a say: the living and the dead."''</ref>. | ||
All who have chosen their permanent end find themselves on the [[Death|far shore]], a place of (presumably) no return<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/All_Things_Must_End|Ask about voting and the dead|Fallen London|}}''"It is possible to communicate with the dead. Possible, but slow. "''</ref>. But even in this state, citizens of Tanah-Chook are still expected to participate in city's political life. This might be accomplished through such means as memorizing pages of reports to update fellow denizens<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/All_Things_Must_End|Ask about voting and the dead|Fallen London|}}''"I send messages with those tomb-colonists who seek the Surface."''</ref>, whispering to the dying at the Sanatorium<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/All_Things_Must_End|Ask about the moth|Fallen London|}}''"The wretches are so close to the far country they can hear it."''</ref>, or sending a message in writing on a frost-moth's wings, as these regularly migrate between the Neath and the far shore<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/All_Things_Must_End|Ask about voting and the dead|Fallen London|}}''"Frost-Moths migrate to the far country, although their cycle is unpredictable and can take decades."''</ref>. | |||
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Revision as of 17:26, 5 February 2022
"We have sewers now. Sewers! No one's building them in Venderbight."
Tanah-Chook is a tomb-colony located on an island near Venderbight[1]. Founded by Third City tomb-colonists unhappy with the state of Venderbight[2], this sandstone city is centered around a vast ziggurat that serves as the seat of its leader, but the rest of it is small and really not a tourist attraction. Its only contact with London is via irregular postal exchange, so most on the mainland haven't heard of it at all[3].
Tanah-Chook has few landmarks. Its main marketplace is surprisingly tranquil, and any attempts at theft are born from boredom rather than greed[4][5]. The local tomb-colonists preserve their physical vigor at the House of Exertion, through activities like dance and dueling - both of which are approached with the same level of competition and rivalry[6]. When not such engaged, they can be found keeping their minds busy at the Great Library, a repository of centuries worth of literature. The Library also hosts events like public chess tournaments and concerts, and features a cafe[7].
As the newborn colony began to require proper management, its founders "disappeared," leaving their position to the Ebullient Undertaker.[8] She set up democratic groundwork by allowing three main ways for tomb-colonists to let their weary souls pass on. Either they could ascend to the Surface to see the Sun one last time, move to the Grand Sanatorium in Venderbight as a hospice of sorts, or follow a practice that Tanah-Chook's founders had invented: Emergence, in which a tomb-colonist at the end of their elongated lifespan incubates a frost-moth that eventually bursts from their chest. The Undertaker also proclaimed universal voting rights, for both living and dead. This also includes the permanent dead[9].
All who have chosen their permanent end find themselves on the far shore, a place of (presumably) no return[10]. But even in this state, citizens of Tanah-Chook are still expected to participate in city's political life. This might be accomplished through such means as memorizing pages of reports to update fellow denizens[11], whispering to the dying at the Sanatorium[12], or sending a message in writing on a frost-moth's wings, as these regularly migrate between the Neath and the far shore[13].
References
- ↑ The Post Ship for Tanah-Chook, Fallen London The residents of the island
- ↑ The Port of Tanah-Chook, Fallen London It is a small republic, formed after a group of colonists rebelled against Venderbight.
- ↑ The Post Ship for Tanah-Chook, Fallen London The current captain is neither postman, nor tomb-colonist. Occasionally, he'll succumb to loneliness and accept passengers.
- ↑ The Main Marketplace of Tanah-Chook, Fallen London It is entirely unlike the markets of Spite.
- ↑ Assist the Defenders of the Republic in their work, Fallen London The Defender of the Republic who takes him from your custody does not detain the thief.
- ↑ Attend a dance, Fallen London These colonists treat their partners as opponents.
- ↑ The Great Library of Tanah-Chook, Fallen London The people of Tanah-Chook have had many centuries to accumulate knowledge.
- ↑ Ask the Undertaker about herself, Fallen London "I went from fresh recruit to leader in three days – I had to, as our old leaders just disappeared."
- ↑ Ask about the Republic of Tanah-Chook, Fallen London "All citizens of Tanah-Chook have a say: the living and the dead."
- ↑ Ask about voting and the dead, Fallen London "It is possible to communicate with the dead. Possible, but slow. "
- ↑ Ask about voting and the dead, Fallen London "I send messages with those tomb-colonists who seek the Surface."
- ↑ Ask about the moth, Fallen London "The wretches are so close to the far country they can hear it."
- ↑ Ask about voting and the dead, Fallen London "Frost-Moths migrate to the far country, although their cycle is unpredictable and can take decades."
