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| The Amazon homeworld Themyscira takes its name from an ancient Amazonian word meaning "we all are one." | The Amazon homeworld Themyscira takes its name from an ancient Amazonian word meaning "we all are one." | ||
| - | Amazons are the dominant life form of Themyscira, rising to prominence through control of resources, agriculture, and population control. The discovery and near-universal utilisation of deep-meditation fertility control through Geomancy gave Amazons a competitive edge over all other Themysciran species. | + | Amazons are the dominant life form of Themyscira, rising to prominence through control of resources, agriculture, and population. The discovery and near-universal utilisation of Geomantic fertility control gave Amazons a competitive edge over all other Themysciran species. |
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| - | Themyscira is ruled collectively, but Amazons have planetary figureheads in the Two Queens of the North and South. They are supported by the Geomantic Council, who enjoy considerable political and practical power. | + | |
| Amazons achieved spaceflight many centuries ago. They now have a broad knowledge of the greater galaxy, and have established contact with many other intelligent life forms. | Amazons achieved spaceflight many centuries ago. They now have a broad knowledge of the greater galaxy, and have established contact with many other intelligent life forms. | ||
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| Amazons clasp each others elbows in friendly greeting. | Amazons clasp each others elbows in friendly greeting. | ||
| - | As a conversation opener or as small talk, Amazons love to set puzzles or recite riddles (or indeed design riddles) for each other. They may also discuss weather, family, children, work and study. | + | As a conversation opener or as small talk, Amazons love to set puzzles or recite riddles (or indeed design riddles) for each other. |
| Amazons seek perfection in whatever they do, whether physical prowess, artistic endeavour, or scientific discovery. | Amazons seek perfection in whatever they do, whether physical prowess, artistic endeavour, or scientific discovery. | ||
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| <fs large>**Persons and Pronouns**</fs> | <fs large>**Persons and Pronouns**</fs> | ||
| - | Amazons refer to each other as women or woman in the singular. All people are women and all women are people. She or they are the accepted pronouns and are considered interchangeable although there sometimes is a preference among us. In polite or formal writing, capitalisation of Her, She, They or Woman is sometimes used for current or former mothers. | + | Amazons refer to each other as women or woman in the singular. All people are women and all women are people. She or they are the accepted pronouns and are considered interchangeable although there sometimes is a preference among us. |
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| Geomancy is the planet-wide religion, which balances population according to resources through permission based family planning. The Geomantic Council instituted this system after previous population control issues. | Geomancy is the planet-wide religion, which balances population according to resources through permission based family planning. The Geomantic Council instituted this system after previous population control issues. | ||
| - | Geomancy is faith in the spiritual significance of the magnetic fields, or 'Oort', that permeate the land and the sea. Some Geomancers believe these magnetic waves have quasi-benevolent sentience. | + | Geomancy is faith in the spiritual significance of the magnetic fields, or the 'Oort', that permeate the land and the sea. Some Geomancers believe these magnetic waves have quasi-benevolent sentience, but beliefs vary widely. |
| - | Oort are not all-powerful, but hold deep significance to Amazons. Annual celebrations are held marking Oort effects on weather, seasons, and people. | + | The Oort is not all-powerful, but hold deep significance to Amazons. Annual celebrations are held marking Oort effects on weather, seasons, and people. |
| - | It has been observed that the ‘frequency’ and ‘directionality’ of the waves can be controlled and channelled through Geomantic prayer to produce real results, including healing, and mental affliction. | + | It has been observed that the ‘frequency’ and ‘directionality’ of the waves can be controlled and channelled through Geomantic ritual to produce real results, including healing, and mental affliction. |
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