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This pseudo-logbook, in addition to narrating the heroic ventures of the ship and its landings in unknown lands, tells the daily events of the members and the more mundane aspects of their adventures, describing in detail the familiar atmosphere established on board the [[Arcadia (Ship) | Arcadia]] among its crew. There is also a long and articulated description of the ship itself and its history, and there are a multitude of biographical information on each arcadianaut; it is noteworthy the meticulous biography of the captain of the [[Arcadia (Ship)| Arcadia]], [[Ahndo Scatevrio]]. | This pseudo-logbook, in addition to narrating the heroic ventures of the ship and its landings in unknown lands, tells the daily events of the members and the more mundane aspects of their adventures, describing in detail the familiar atmosphere established on board the [[Arcadia (Ship) | Arcadia]] among its crew. There is also a long and articulated description of the ship itself and its history, and there are a multitude of biographical information on each arcadianaut; it is noteworthy the meticulous biography of the captain of the [[Arcadia (Ship)| Arcadia]], [[Ahndo Scatevrio]]. | ||
This book starts off as a sort of personal diary of the young [[Zenio Periclon | Zenio]], just hired as a cabin boy aboard the [[Arcadia (Ship) | Arcadia]] in 1597 AR, and of his later professional growth until he became second lieutenant on board. Thus, the ''Tales of the Arcadia'' not only narrate life on the ship but also serve as tales of [[Zenio Periclon]]'s formation and establishment as a nautical explorer. Abruptly terminated following the sinking of the [[Arcadia (Ship) | Arcadia]] | This book starts off as a sort of personal diary of the young [[Zenio Periclon | Zenio]], just hired as a cabin boy aboard the [[Arcadia (Ship) | Arcadia]] in 1597 AR, and of his later professional growth until he became second lieutenant on board. Thus, the ''Tales of the Arcadia'' not only narrate life on the ship but also serve as tales of [[Zenio Periclon]]'s formation and establishment as a nautical explorer. Abruptly terminated following the sinking of the [[Arcadia (Ship) | Arcadia]] in the violent waters of [[Wintry Bight]] in 1612, the work miraculously managed to survive and was published in Khijovia in late 1613 by [[Ahndo Scatevrio | Captain Scatevrio]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:04, 29 May 2023
The Tales of the Arcadia are an extensive collection of stories written by Zenio Periclon during the years of his service on board of the Arcadia.
This pseudo-logbook, in addition to narrating the heroic ventures of the ship and its landings in unknown lands, tells the daily events of the members and the more mundane aspects of their adventures, describing in detail the familiar atmosphere established on board the Arcadia among its crew. There is also a long and articulated description of the ship itself and its history, and there are a multitude of biographical information on each arcadianaut; it is noteworthy the meticulous biography of the captain of the Arcadia, Ahndo Scatevrio.
This book starts off as a sort of personal diary of the young Zenio, just hired as a cabin boy aboard the Arcadia in 1597 AR, and of his later professional growth until he became second lieutenant on board. Thus, the Tales of the Arcadia not only narrate life on the ship but also serve as tales of Zenio Periclon's formation and establishment as a nautical explorer. Abruptly terminated following the sinking of the Arcadia in the violent waters of Wintry Bight in 1612, the work miraculously managed to survive and was published in Khijovia in late 1613 by Captain Scatevrio.