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==Notes from Wandering Scholar Marza==

"Although I have yet to meet any of the aiton amazons, it occurred to me, that perhaps I should research the subject before venturing into the harsh unforgiving jungles on one of my fool quests. Though it is casual knowledge of their existence, no other scholar could explain to me why they are called "aiton" amazons. A peculiarity I found myself vexed by.

I spent several weeks scouring the library until I finally convinced myself that the answer I was looking for could not be found in the upper stacks, and that I would have to brave the dark and dusty stores below the library to search for the answer I needed. It's not that I mind going down into the stores, I don't find it scary or creepy, its just that everything is so terribly unorganized. I'd hate to meet my death under a stack of stale smelling parchments that collapsed because some fool never bothered with a filing system.

After a month smelling dust and candle wax, and much suffering to the complexion of my skin, I finally located a useful book buried deep under layers of rotting scrolls. I can only guess that its age is far older than the library even. It was written in old elvish, and finely made, still holding a crisp page after so many years. The book was an account of a city state on the collapse. The city fell to ruin, consumed by the approaching jungle, but the priestesses made a pact with Godly forces to give them the strength and wisdom to carry on their race. The Godly forces granted them their wish and blessed them with the power to sustain their priesthood and their dwindling people. This was the account of the city of Aiton. When the city had flourished, it was home to a race of men who were great warriors, but noble and wise as well. They uncovered secrets of seasons, time, mathematics and astrology. They built huge temples of stone to honor their achievements, but alas, after a thousand years, their city crumbled as strife ran rampant. The citizens grew restless with the power held by the royals. It was the priestesses of Aiton, at the plea of the people, who battled the corrupted royals to attempt to save their home, but the royals cursed the priestesses to never give birth to male heirs, dooming their land in spite.

I gather that these priestesses were the first amazons. Though I wonder if perhaps they have forgotten their own history, or if they simply do not wish for outsiders to know it. In any case, I'm glad to be outside enjoying fresh air again."

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Author	Ganteka Future +
Effective Character Level	1 +
Favored Class	Ranger +
Identifier	3.5e Race +
Level Adjustment	0 +
Racial Ability Adjustments	+2 Strength or +2 Wisdom + and -2 Intelligence +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Human +
Summary	The last of an ancient ruined culture now dominated by the eternally-cursed women. +
Title	Aiton Amazon +
Type	Humanoid +