Old Eorthe References
Movies
- Jedi mind tricks & Star Wars – yes, the franchise exists in the SimVerse (both literally and figuratively). I just couldn’t leave this beloved sci-fi/fantasy classic behind in the 21st century Earth.
Music
- Dancing Queen – a popular song by the Old Eorthe band, Abba. This particular band is from a planet in the distant star system of Sol.
Language Influences
The Fae Orders
Why did I pick different names for the berrie races? Oh the headache of getting this just right. It’s not perfect, but here we go… Because… the words sound cooler in other languages, and I figured if they had a foreign-sounding name, it would be more realistic, and helps with immersion. My concept of Fae was initially influenced by Irish/Scottish mythology so I picked words primarily from the Irish languages, with a few exceptions.
- ‘Fíor’ is the Irish word for true.
- ‘Púdar’ is the Irish word for snow. Isn’t it beautiful? Just like a snow berry.
- ‘Pêche’ is the French word for peach.
- ‘Seacláid’ is the Irish word for chocolate.
- ‘Dorcha’ is the Irish word for dark.
- ‘Measctha‘ is the Irish word for mixed.
- ‘Bréagach’ is the Irish word for false.
- ‘Desagüe’ is the Spanish word for drain. And I couldn’t resist with a word starting the ‘sagu…’ which reminded me of ‘sanguine’ which reminded me of blood and vampires.
- ‘Tuar ceatha’ is the Irish word for rainbow. Lovely. Perfect for my colorful berries.
- ‘Athrú’ is the Irish word for change or shift. I think it’s fitting for a color-shifter or changeling type.
Regional Influences
- The state of Valverde is inspired by California.
- The state of Costaverde is inspired by Arizona.
- The state of Mesaverde is inspired by New Mexico.
- The Iron Mountains are inspired by Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
- The state of Lonestar is inspired by Texas.
- The state of El Dorado is inspired by Nevada.
- The state of Timberland is inspired by Oregon and Washington.
- The state of Sultona is inspired by Florida.
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