Technology

Technology is wild and wonderous; dangerous and extensive. It is the bread and butter of Pavonas. While certain societies herald magic as the new technology, it goes without saying, that technology is what keeps the wheels turning.

Technology is as unique as the nation that uses it. Certain kingdoms use clockwork technology, ancient tech used by the ancestral dwarves. Others use steam power, harness the power of electricity, or pure pollution spewing coal & petrol. A town may use electricity for everything, while the town down the road may use steam as its nestled on a river. Geography and personal choice plays a huge part in who uses what.

Steam Power
Steam power is fairly simple. Using arcyte, they are able to vastly increase the efficiency of water based fuel sources. This has allowed for several towns and nations situated around arcyte nodes to spring to life using steam as a source of power.

Aesthetically, steam technology is sleek and efficient. It is also compact and designed to be easily concealable. This applies to buildings, vehicles, weapons, and armor.

Electrical Power
Harnessing the power of electricity was only doable after the discovery of arcyte. However, it is arguably one of the most potent sources of power and technology on Pavonas. Using tesla coils and giant steel domes, electricity is often available for free and is easily transmitted through the air. This means that technology using electrical power doesn't need to be hooked up to a wall socket or electrical line. It also gives off significant amounts of noise pollution, as the cities are always humming with electrical generation.

Aesthetically, electrical technology is very geometric, making use of basic shapes. While not small or as compact as steam power, it is significantly less cumbersome than coal.