Fire

Mood

Close your eyes for a moment and think of the colors RED and ORANGE. What do you see in your mind's eye and what do you feel?

Volcanoes, deserts, geysers, lava, demons, hell, Light, warmth, sensuality, passion, power?

This impulsive, energetic and warming atmosphere meets fire beings on the continent of the fire element who know what it means to survive in a rather inhospitable world.

Fire has always fascinated us and helped us evolve into Homo Sapiens. Spiritually it is a symbol of transformation and purification. It can be destructive and at the same time give new life. It represents overcoming darkness and is often used in rituals and ceremonies.

Theme, Scene & People

The Continent of the Fire Element is inspired by the Earth after its formation and the volcanic regions of Iceland and the Pacific Fire Belt, as well as the savannahs and deserts of Africa.

Landscapes with volcanoes, geysers, lava flows, seas of fire, seemingly dead and red-colored forests, belts of flames created by gases and glowing deserts testify to the power that is born from the interior of the earth and the light.

Firewalkers are the main humanoid species on the Fire Continent. There are people who claim they have also seen dwarves and flaming demons at the entrances to some volcanoes. Whether this is true?

Fiery landscape by Blue Fairy 74 via Midjourney

Women's strongness by fire by Blue Fairy 74 via Midjourney

The firewalker ethnic groups are influenced by African, Arabic, Aztec influences as well as the life of matriarchal & matrilineal cultures such as the Amazons or some indigenous peoples. Their language is based on African languages such as Swahili, isiZulu, Hausa and Amharic.

The basic idea is a continent ruled by women, as only they have the genetic requirements to use fire magic. Additionally, it could be interesting to use the energy of fire for technological advancements to survive in the hot world and protect against invaders.

Inspirations

Music

The music of fire is as vibrant and passionate as the flames of the element. Ethno deep house mixed with African instruments, songs and light influences of Arabic-Indian music make you forget everything around you and your body automatically begins to move meditatively to the rhythm and fall into a trance. Best conditions for doing some voodoo.

The following pieces are shorter and partly contain vocals.

Movies, Series & Books

Black Panther - These Marvel comics absolutely have to be on the list - Africa, traditions & myths and technology have been combined in - in my opinion - the best action hero films.
Dune - No, I'm not jumping on the Dune hype bandwagon because I devoured the prequel books written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson 20 years ago and have seen every film adaptation so far. Clearly, the order of the Bene Gesserit with their breeding program and the manipulative controls in the background has to be on this list. But life in an inhospitable and hostile environment, the technologies used to survive and the myths about the Messiah are also extremely inspiring.
Strong women - this is only a synonym for Cleopatra, the Celtic Queen Boudica, Thusnelda of the Cherusci, the Amazon Wonder Woman, the Queens Elizabeth I, Mary Stuart or Catherine de Medici, about whom several films and series have been made and books written and who are great role models because of their intelligence, power and strength. If you are interested in books like this, I highly recommend Margaret George's historical novels.

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Important Articles

Tiala Musandi (Character)
Sandile Kangelu (Character)
Order of Safambi (Organisation)
Layida (Continent)
Fire Labyrinth and Academy of Fire Magic (Building)
Flames of Wisdom (Building)
Layikani - Firewalker (Species)
Fire Powers
Discovery of fire magic (Myth)
Spark symbiosis
Layidayala (Language)

Supporting Articles

Landscapes & Countries

Mountains
Balaykala
Lamnyasahni
Layufumbi
Whukala
Walkala

Rivers
Ongowa
Lajala
Tangi

Seas
Mahamhe
Oguljiwa

Inland lakes & strait
Jiwa - Water Spitter Lakes
Layuwamhe
Ingiwakin

Countries
Olayangi
Tangisa
Anshani
Tolayulu
Wajali

Cities
Zimunya - City of Light
Safamali
Rijangu
Yulibat
Akibika

Buildings
Makori Monastery

Magic Places
Lava sanctuaries

Flora & Fauna

Plant
Ngiki - Fire algae

Animals
Jinitamba - Spark animal

Ethnicities & Cultures

Ethnicities
Layikanian Culture of Fire
Olayakani
Kanitang
Kanishan
Kaniyulu
Wajakani
Fire dwarfes

Festivals & Holidays
Festival of the Dawn
Inzisana - Sunfestival
Celebration of lovers
Tikijitoa - Ceremony of Ashes
Festival of Twilight
Light processions

Deities & Religions

Pantheon
Ngidi - sunrise
Tukwatiya - midday sun
Banyulu - sunset
Wegtoto - hearth fire
Tamnya - temple flame
Jayadibu - love
Tozuwu - scorched earth
Wejamtolo -starfire
Fire demons

Research & Technology

Layidian Solar Calendar

"Fun"-Articles

Traditions
Love under the sign of fire

Myths
Sword of glowing lava

Conditions
Proboscis Goat Paranoia

Research & Technology

Spark Enhancer

Business & Economy

Ressourcen
Jala - Volcanic Gas
Balangi
Sahak
Merchandise
Dragon's Hoard

Layid. Systemes
Currency
Weights
Sizes

Professions
Toasomu - Master of Ashes