Nine hundred years ago, man was exiled from Earth. Those who did not leave were killed. Who carried out these new rules? Well, the horses did. Not the horses you're thinking of, though. No, these were powerful, advanced creatures capable of speech and special power. These highly evolved creatures are a group now called the cadence of Earth. They control the seasons, and rule over the other creatures. They rule, but not like man had. The cadence rule with kindness and they have the needs of every living thing in mind when they change something. They choose what lives and what dies; who lives and who dies. The cadence consists of sixteen mysterious horses. One for each season, one for each of the four elements, two healers, an executioner, one who can stop time, an invisible watcher, the seer, and then the two called the stixii pair. The stixii pair are stallion and mare, with several different powers. The mare can ensure a healthy baby to any creature, and also she has the ability to see the foal before it is born. The stallion can ensure a certain gender if requested. He can also tell what power the foal will have if it is born into the cadence. The stixii pair is mated for all of eternity as well.
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the forests ~ klio forest is full of beautiful green plants and bright flowers. This forest is upheld by the spring mare and thus never dies or fades in vibrance. somati forest is usually foggy and hazy, with no living trees to create shade. It may seem horrid to some, but at times it can be quite beautiful. auburn forest is a beautiful place. It always has both green trees and red fallen leaves. This place is suspended in an everlasting phase of Autumn beauty. lone forest is the last major forest that surrounds the cadence territory. This is the seer's home and has been since she was born. You will also find the winter mare here, for she tends to stay near her daughter.
the meadows~ border meadow is exactly as it sounds. This peaceful, flowered meadow borders the lone forest. sundown meadow is near the beach. It gives a wonderful sunset vision and is always alive and green. This is where the healers treat those who need them. feryl meadow is the main food source of most animals in the area. It is plentiful in it's long grass and wild oats.
the freshwater~ dark river is swift and deep, but some places are safe to cross. This river runs through the lone forest. gold river runs from the klio forest into the lone forest. It is shallow, but wide and moderately fast. kono river is very slow moving, but it is also very, very deep and quite wide. It starts up in the mountains and winds through the feryl meadow. stranger's lake is an oddity to some. There is no river or stream that feeds it, yet it stays the same constantly. The truth about this is that this strange but beautiful lake is kept perfect by the kelpie mare who has the element of water under her control. raining falls is a beautiful waterfall that starts the gold river. The waterfall itself is formed by several underground springs. aloe falls and pool is formed by a small stream running through the auburn forest. The pool of aloe falls is only a foot deep, but it is super cold. Many come here for fresh water.
the coast~ glass beach is not what it sounds like. The beach gets its name from the perfectly clear water and the large rocks that jut out from the ocean looking like pieces of broken glass. The sand is soft and the area is maintained by the Earth mare. To get to the beach, you must go through lone forest and through the mountains.
the mountains~ snow collar mountains are cold, snowy, and desolate all year round. They stand tall in the sky and the valleys of them dip deep into the land. There is always snow int he mountains, even in summer. This part of the land is where the Winter mare feels most at home. If you are not careful, it is easy to get lost in these mountains and never make it out.
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