Xanadu

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Xanadu Alchemy, based on the Eight Elements model, is a combination of physical and social science, philosophy, practical medicine and applied chemistry. Alchemy is used in many trades, as well as being it's own profession.

The most unique technology to Xanadu is Gun Powder. Xanadu's firearms, cannons and fireworks are greatly feared and respected. They have been used effectively for civilian and military purposes, but because of unpredictable effects on livestock, wild animals and domesticated war beasts, Gun Powder technology is believed to be quite limited in it's combat potential. Xanadu's battlefields are still dominated by more primitive projectile and hand-to-hand weapons.

The Domesticated Spider silk is usually used to make cables, ropes, thread, and extremely durable yet comfortable clothing. The silk from certain breeds of Domesticated Spider is used to produce thick, bullet-proof body armor. This same type of super-silk is also used to make thick cables that are almost unbreakable.

Xanadu's Silk, Cannons and Guns have made it a powerful force in the interplanetary economy. Xanadu is connected to Peleg by a Displacer Gate, and Peleg is in turn connected to Monopolis the same way. There is a major demand for Xanadu's commodities on Monopolis. Monopolis has attempted to colonize Xanadu, quite unsuccessfully, and now trades with Xanadu primarily on Peleg, where both world's governments have established large colonies.

Some of Xanadu's anthrosaur population lives on private junks and sailboats. This dynasty has developed massive sail-powered barges, sometimes covered in various types of ornate but functional cannons.