Aeho'ai

Countries:

• Kono'i Commonwealth
• Ohoulian Republic 
• Ahinia 
• Puakia 
• Kaaulili 

Wakinehīkoan Alliance

• Kalia 
• Lalelia 
• Republic of Nikia 
• Paiolia 
• Waiaka 
• Mauhia 

Geography

A geographic region the northern hemisphere, Aeho'ai comprises the Kono'iwae islands in the south and west, Ohulia in the north, and Wakinehīko - a landmass comprising six countries - in the east. These islands define the Kuwekuli sea in the centre of the region. The island nation of Paukia is the futhest westward island of Aeho'ai, equidistant between and the most westerly extreme of Kono'i and the eastward extreme of Ophoné.

Fauna & Flora

See Kuwekuli sea

Natural Resources

While the islands are best known for their seafood and other ocean resources, the forests of Wakinehīko provide an ample supply of wood, both as a raw material and as highly finished products.

History

The ancestral home of the kana'ōnah species, Aeho'ai was widely inhabited by the end of the third age, with travel across and around the Kuwekuli sea being relatively easy due to the proliferation of islands and the relative protection of the larger landmasses. Trade with Ophoné was established early in the fourth age, when Pāu Ne'oi and the crew of the pewau mokikī landed on the shores of Kovarstan in 4.237, and ialya and yutaaq began immigrating to the islands soon after.

Fifth age

The longstanding rivalry between the Kono'ian Commonwealth and the Republic of Nikia was initiated and fuelled by the Kono'ian expansion (5.23-5.159), during which the united tribes of Keʻao Waoki (hook island) extended their protection to the small islands of the south-west which were beset by piracy. The military alliance rapidly attracted more members and, with the inclusion of Enupolou Waoki (long island), became a major economic power. In response to this, Nikia established relations with most of their Wakinehīkoan neighbours in an effort to build an alliance and resist the influence of the islanders.
While Kono'i is no longer officially expanding, its control of access to Ophoni trade means it remains a significant power in the region and beyond, while the Wakinehīkoan Alliance never established a unified front.

Tourism

Although Aeho'ai extends from the arctic circle to the equator, it is most commonly associated with the tropical zones, it is best known for the white sand beaches and diverse marine life of the Kuwekuli sea. Tourists visit year-round, and surfing, sailing, hiking, and birdwatching are popular activities.

Maps

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  Aeho'ai

Type

Continent

Included Locations

• Kahamoana
• Kaioho Gateway
• Kakanikia
• Kuwekuli sea
• No'o Vaipuu radio towers

Included Organizations

• Kono'i Commonwealth

Related Tradition (Primary)

• Voulou

Inhabiting Species

• Ljudoy
• Ou'o
• Yutaaq

Related Myths

• Ktú the undying
• Tci the Seer/the Quicksilver Egg

Related Professions

• Swellsinger

Languages

• Wāu̯ian
• Tarokhi
• Tshowi

Demonym

Single / plural

• Aeho'aiwae / Aeho'aiwaewae (Wāu̯ian)
• Aeho'aienser / Aeho'aiensa (Tarokhi)