Ghyll:Kites d'Jeaux - Revision history

Brother Arfrus: revise Mononoke's death

2005-08-08T17:37:21Z

revise Mononoke's death

Brother Arfrus: fixing a bit

2005-08-08T13:41:53Z

fixing a bit

Morbus Iff: Fixing some broken links I just made.

2005-08-08T13:35:25Z

Fixing some broken links I just made.

Morbus Iff: Copyediting. I set my alarm. For this.

2005-08-08T13:29:11Z

Copyediting. I set my alarm. For *this*.

Brother Arfrus: shuffle and add

2005-08-05T21:02:30Z

shuffle and add

Brother Arfrus at 20:18, 5 August 2005

2005-08-05T20:18:42Z

Brother Arfrus: dib

2005-08-01T19:51:00Z

dib

New page

Dibbeth upon this. --[[User:Brother Arfrus|Brother Arfrus]] 15:51, 1 Aug 2005 (EDT)

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−	The incredible '''Kites d'Jeaux''' of [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] are both an engineering marvel and a source of [[vornalt\|tasty snacks]], and were originally constructed in order to aid with research about the colors of clouds by Prof. "Mizo" Mononoke (b. -181 [[EC]] d. -~~115~~ [[EC]]). Mononoke came to [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] in -140 [[EC]] and set up a complex of tents and [[fielding hut]]s on the shores of d'Jeaux Beach and was soon after seen collecting [[burnflies]] and other flying creatures along the rocky shore.	+	The incredible '''Kites d'Jeaux''' of [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] are both an engineering marvel and a source of [[vornalt\|tasty snacks]], and were originally constructed in order to aid with research about the colors of clouds by Prof. "Mizo" Mononoke (b. -181 [[EC]] d. -110 [[EC]]). Mononoke came to [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] in -140 [[EC]] and set up a complex of tents and [[fielding hut]]s on the shores of d'Jeaux Beach and was soon after seen collecting [[burnflies]] and other flying creatures along the rocky shore.

	Although Prof. Mononoke is credited with the construction of the Kites d'Jeaux, there is some doubt about how they came into being. The exact method of construction and structural support are a complete mystery. No records of engineering or even materials invoices have been found from Mononoke's time in any of the archives of [[Bute University]] or in any of his personal files. Summer visitors simply left [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] late in -131 [[EC]], and when they returned the following summer, there were 16 Kites around d'Jeaux Beach. Mononoke himself was never willing to discuss the construction of the Kites, leading some to conclude that other means, or other parties entirely, may have been responsible. However, since Mononoke used the Kites in his research for approximately the next 20 years, his name has become completely wrapped up with their construction.		Although Prof. Mononoke is credited with the construction of the Kites d'Jeaux, there is some doubt about how they came into being. The exact method of construction and structural support are a complete mystery. No records of engineering or even materials invoices have been found from Mononoke's time in any of the archives of [[Bute University]] or in any of his personal files. Summer visitors simply left [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] late in -131 [[EC]], and when they returned the following summer, there were 16 Kites around d'Jeaux Beach. Mononoke himself was never willing to discuss the construction of the Kites, leading some to conclude that other means, or other parties entirely, may have been responsible. However, since Mononoke used the Kites in his research for approximately the next 20 years, his name has become completely wrapped up with their construction.

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 Originally, there were 16 Kites. The well known [[Luminous manuscript|lumogram]] of the vista of the Kites d'Jeaux by Belsperg was not created until 30 years or so after their construction. Some of the kites (including one that was supposedly almost 10 [[kunanit]]s tall) were lost in the first few years after their original appearance. Two collapsed into [[Dagger Seas|Marty]] that first summer. Another collapsed the following winter (presumably, as it was not there the following year). Two more were lost in -112 [[EC]]. The remaining eleven Kites d'Jeaux have withstood the years and the elements in their present configuration.
-Access to the Kites d'Jeaux is precarious, as the spindly structures have neither ramps nor [[scuttleways]]. In order to reach the platform at the top, the daring ceilonaut is forced to affix lighter-than-air gasbags to his carapace and be drawn upwards. Only a few very brave adventurers have ever dared this, and even fewer have successfully reached the top. The kites range from 4 to 8 [[kunanit]]s in height, as has been determined by triangulation. An attempt at direct measurment by Gonmolfier in -91 [[EC]] lead to the death of three ground assistants when his measuring rods collapsed down upon them.
+Access to the Kites d'Jeaux is precarious, as the spindly structures have neither ramps nor [[scuttleways]], and, of course, an [[elevators|elevator]] would be impractical, even if such a device could one day be constructed. In order to reach the platform at the top, the daring ceilonaut is forced to affix lighter-than-air gasbags to his carapace and be drawn upwards. Only a few very brave adventurers have ever dared this, and even fewer have successfully reached the top. The kites range from 4 to 8 [[kunanit]]s in height, as has been determined by triangulation. An attempt at direct measurment by Gonmolfier in -91 [[EC]] lead to the death of three ground assistants when his measuring rods collapsed down upon them.
 Due to the juxtaposition of these structures at the seashore, a dynamic specialty environment has developed on the underside of the Kites d'Jeaux, and is populated with special plants found nowhere else. Constant, rich winds blow across the Shallow Gulf and then collide with the undersides of the Kites. This creates a unique, combined marine/ceilistic environment, in which plants that normally grow underwater instead grow in the air.  The crispy [[vornalt]]s which fall from the Kites are actually ourge pods. (This was conclusively demonstrated by Dr. Buddy-Mortimer Antwal at [[Bute University]] in -54 [[EC]].) Because they are not soaked in seawater, the flavorful nature of the vornalt avoids the slimy character of uncooked (or cooked, for that matter) ourge.
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 Although [[Bute University]] has granted more than three dozen doctorates over the last 130 years for atmospheric research to students who claim to be using the Kites, the dissertations of these scientists are notoriously thin - several contain no research data whatsoever. Only two of these students actually reached the platforms of the Kites d'Jeaux (though another eight or nine died in the attempt). Perhaps it is significant that a full dozen of these doctorates were awarded to the spouses of faculty members. While [[Bute University]] is undoubtedly the greatest learning institution in Ghyll, this one aspect of their program shows that even the greatest among us have faults we need to remedy.
-'''Citations''': [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]], [[Scuttleways]], [[Vornalt]].
+'''Citations''': [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]], [[Elevators]], [[Vornalt]].
 --[[User:Brother Arfrus|Brother Arfrus]] 16:18, 5 Aug 2005 (EDT)
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 Although Prof. Mononoke is credited with the construction of the Kites d'Jeaux, there is some doubt about how they came into being. The exact method of construction and structural support are a complete mystery. No records of engineering or even materials invoices have been found from Mononoke's time in any of the archives of [[Bute University]] or in any of his personal files. Summer visitors simply left [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] late in -131 [[EC]], and when they returned the following summer, there were 16 Kites around d'Jeaux Beach. Mononoke himself was never willing to discuss the construction of the Kites, leading some to conclude that other means, or other parties entirely, may have been responsible. However, since Mononoke used the Kites in his research for approximately the next 20 years, his name has become completely wrapped up with their construction.
-Originally, there were 16 Kites. The well known [[Luminous manuscript|lumogram]] of the vista of the Kites d'Jeaux by Belsperg was not created until 30 years or so after their construction. Some of the kites (including one that was supposedly almost 10 [[kunanits]] tall) were lost in the first few years after their original appearance. Two collapsed into [[Dagger Seas|Marty]] that first summer. Another collapsed the following winter (presumably, as it was not there the following year). Two more were lost in -112 [[EC]]. The remaining eleven Kites d'Jeaux have withstood the years and the elements in their present configuration.
+Originally, there were 16 Kites. The well known [[Luminous manuscript|lumogram]] of the vista of the Kites d'Jeaux by Belsperg was not created until 30 years or so after their construction. Some of the kites (including one that was supposedly almost 10 [[kunanit]]s tall) were lost in the first few years after their original appearance. Two collapsed into [[Dagger Seas|Marty]] that first summer. Another collapsed the following winter (presumably, as it was not there the following year). Two more were lost in -112 [[EC]]. The remaining eleven Kites d'Jeaux have withstood the years and the elements in their present configuration.
-Access to the Kites d'Jeaux is precarious, as the spindly structures have neither ramps nor [[scuttleways]]. In order to reach the platform at the top, the daring ceilonaut is forced to affix lighter-than-air gasbags to his carapace and be drawn upwards. Only a few very brave adventurers have ever dared this, and even fewer have successfully reached the top. The kites range from 4 to 8 [[kunanits]] in height, as has been determined by triangulation. An attempt at direct measurment by Gonmolfier in -91 [[EC]] lead to the death of three ground assistants when his measuring rods collapsed down upon them.
+Access to the Kites d'Jeaux is precarious, as the spindly structures have neither ramps nor [[scuttleways]]. In order to reach the platform at the top, the daring ceilonaut is forced to affix lighter-than-air gasbags to his carapace and be drawn upwards. Only a few very brave adventurers have ever dared this, and even fewer have successfully reached the top. The kites range from 4 to 8 [[kunanit]]s in height, as has been determined by triangulation. An attempt at direct measurment by Gonmolfier in -91 [[EC]] lead to the death of three ground assistants when his measuring rods collapsed down upon them.
 Due to the juxtaposition of these structures at the seashore, a dynamic specialty environment has developed on the underside of the Kites d'Jeaux, and is populated with special plants found nowhere else. Constant, rich winds blow across the Shallow Gulf and then collide with the undersides of the Kites. This creates a unique, combined marine/ceilistic environment, in which plants that normally grow underwater instead grow in the air.  The crispy [[vornalt]]s which fall from the Kites are actually ourge pods. (This was conclusively demonstrated by Dr. Buddy-Mortimer Antwal at [[Bute University]] in -54 [[EC]].) Because they are not soaked in seawater, the flavorful nature of the vornalt avoids the slimy character of uncooked (or cooked, for that matter) ourge.

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-The incredible '''Kites d'Jeaux''' of [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] are both an engineering marvel and a source of [[vornalt|tasty snacks]].  Originally constructed in order to aid with research about the colors of clouds by Prof. "Mizo" Mononoke (b. -181[[EC]] d. -115[[EC]]).  Mononoke came to [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] in about -140[[EC]].  He set a complex of tents and [[fielding hut]]s on the shores of d'Jeaux Beach and was soon after seen collecting [[burnflies]] and other flying creatures along the rocky shore.
+The incredible '''Kites d'Jeaux''' of [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] are both an engineering marvel and a source of [[vornalt|tasty snacks]], and were originally constructed in order to aid with research about the colors of clouds by Prof. "Mizo" Mononoke (b. -181 [[EC]] d. -115 [[EC]]). Mononoke came to [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] in -140 [[EC]] and set up a complex of tents and [[fielding hut]]s on the shores of d'Jeaux Beach and was soon after seen collecting [[burnflies]] and other flying creatures along the rocky shore.
-Although Prof. Mononoke is credited with the construction of the Kites d'Jeaux, there is some doubt about how they came into being.  The exact method of construction and structural support are a complete mystery.  No records of engineering or even materials invoices have been found from Mononoke's time in any of the archives of [[Bute University]] or in any of his personal files.  Only a few villagers were present in [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] at the time, and none of them (as far as is known) recorded any information about the construction of the Kites.  Summer visitors simply left [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] late in -131 [[EC]], and when they returned the following summer, there were 16 (see footnotes) Kites around d'Jeaux Beach.  Mononoke himself was never willing to discuss the construction of the Kites, leading some to conclude that other means of construction may have been employed and that other parties may have been responsible for their construction.  However, since Mononoke used the Kites in his research for approximately the next 20 years, his name has become completely wrapped up with their construction.
+Although Prof. Mononoke is credited with the construction of the Kites d'Jeaux, there is some doubt about how they came into being. The exact method of construction and structural support are a complete mystery. No records of engineering or even materials invoices have been found from Mononoke's time in any of the archives of [[Bute University]] or in any of his personal files. Summer visitors simply left [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] late in -131 [[EC]], and when they returned the following summer, there were 16 Kites around d'Jeaux Beach. Mononoke himself was never willing to discuss the construction of the Kites, leading some to conclude that other means, or other parties entirely, may have been responsible. However, since Mononoke used the Kites in his research for approximately the next 20 years, his name has become completely wrapped up with their construction.
-Access to the Kites d'Jeaux is precarious, as the spindly structures have neither ramps nor [[scuttleways]].  In order to reach the platform at the top, the daring ceilonaut is forced to affix lighter-than-air gasbags to his carpace and be drawn upwards.  Only a few very brave adventurers have ever dared this, and even fewer have successfully reached the top.  The kites range from 4 to 8 [[Chesix System Of Measures|kunanits]] in height, as has been determined by triangulation.  An attempt at direct measurment by Gonmolfier in -91 [[EC]] lead to the death of three ground assistants as his measuring rods collapsed and fell upon them.
+Originally, there were 16 Kites. The well known [[Luminous manuscript|lumogram]] of the vista of the Kites d'Jeaux by Belsperg was not created until 30 years or so after their construction. Some of the kites (including one that was supposedly almost 10 [[kunanits]] tall) were lost in the first few years after their original appearance. Two collapsed into [[Dagger Seas|Marty]] that first summer. Another collapsed the following winter (presumably, as it was not there the following year). Two more were lost in -112 [[EC]]. The remaining eleven Kites d'Jeaux have withstood the years and the elements in their present configuration.
-Due to the juxtaposition of these structures at the seashore, a dynamic specialty environment has developed on the underside of the Kites d'Jeaux, and is populated with special plants found nowhere else.  Constant, rich winds which blow across the Shallow Gulf and then collide with the undersides of the Kites.  This creates a unique, combined marine/ceilistic environment, in which plants that normally grow underwater instead grow in the air.  The crispy [[vornalt]]s which fall from the Kites are actually ourge pods.  (This was conclusively demonstrated by Dr. Buddy-Mortimer Antwal at [[Bute University]] in -54 [[EC]].)  Because they are not soaked in seawater, the flavorful nature of the vornalt avoids the slimy character of uncooked (or cooked, for that matter) ourge.
+Access to the Kites d'Jeaux is precarious, as the spindly structures have neither ramps nor [[scuttleways]]. In order to reach the platform at the top, the daring ceilonaut is forced to affix lighter-than-air gasbags to his carapace and be drawn upwards. Only a few very brave adventurers have ever dared this, and even fewer have successfully reached the top. The kites range from 4 to 8 [[kunanits]] in height, as has been determined by triangulation. An attempt at direct measurment by Gonmolfier in -91 [[EC]] lead to the death of three ground assistants when his measuring rods collapsed down upon them.
-Although [[Bute University]] has granted more than three dozen doctorates over the last 130 years for atmospheric researches to students who claim to be using the Kites, the dissertations of these scientists are notoriously thin.  Several contain no research data whatsoever.  Only two of these students actually reached the platforms of the Kites d'Jeaux (though another eight or nine died in the attempt).  Perhaps it is significant that a full dozen of these doctorates were awarded to the spouses of faculty members.  While [[Bute University]] is undoubtedly the greatest learning institution in Ghyll, this one aspect of their program shows that even the greatest among us have some faults that we need to remedy.
+Due to the juxtaposition of these structures at the seashore, a dynamic specialty environment has developed on the underside of the Kites d'Jeaux, and is populated with special plants found nowhere else. Constant, rich winds blow across the Shallow Gulf and then collide with the undersides of the Kites. This creates a unique, combined marine/ceilistic environment, in which plants that normally grow underwater instead grow in the air.  The crispy [[vornalt]]s which fall from the Kites are actually ourge pods. (This was conclusively demonstrated by Dr. Buddy-Mortimer Antwal at [[Bute University]] in -54 [[EC]].) Because they are not soaked in seawater, the flavorful nature of the vornalt avoids the slimy character of uncooked (or cooked, for that matter) ourge.
-'''Citations''': [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]], [[scuttleways]], [[vornalt]].
+Although [[Bute University]] has granted more than three dozen doctorates over the last 130 years for atmospheric research to students who claim to be using the Kites, the dissertations of these scientists are notoriously thin - several contain no research data whatsoever. Only two of these students actually reached the platforms of the Kites d'Jeaux (though another eight or nine died in the attempt). Perhaps it is significant that a full dozen of these doctorates were awarded to the spouses of faculty members. While [[Bute University]] is undoubtedly the greatest learning institution in Ghyll, this one aspect of their program shows that even the greatest among us have faults we need to remedy.
 --[[User:Brother Arfrus|Brother Arfrus]] 16:18, 5 Aug 2005 (EDT)
 [[Category:Inventions]]

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 The incredible '''Kites d'Jeaux''' of [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] are both an engineering marvel and a source of [[vornalt|tasty snacks]].  Originally constructed in order to aid with research about the colors of clouds by Prof. "Mizo" Mononoke (b. -181[[EC]] d. -115[[EC]]).  Mononoke came to [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] in about -140[[EC]].  He set a complex of tents and [[fielding hut]]s on the shores of d'Jeaux Beach and was soon after seen collecting [[burnflies]] and other flying creatures along the rocky shore.
-The exact method of construction and structural support are a complete mystery.  No records of engineering or even materials invoices have been found from Mononoke's time in any of the archives of [[Bute University]] or in any of his personal files.  Only a few villagers were present in [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] at the time, and none of them (as far as is known) recorded any information about the construction of the Kites.  Summer visitors simply left [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] late in -131 [[EC]], and when they returned the following summer, there were 16 (see footnotes) Kites around d'Jeaux Beach.
+Although Prof. Mononoke is credited with the construction of the Kites d'Jeaux, there is some doubt about how they came into being.  The exact method of construction and structural support are a complete mystery.  No records of engineering or even materials invoices have been found from Mononoke's time in any of the archives of [[Bute University]] or in any of his personal files.  Only a few villagers were present in [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] at the time, and none of them (as far as is known) recorded any information about the construction of the Kites.  Summer visitors simply left [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] late in -131 [[EC]], and when they returned the following summer, there were 16 (see footnotes) Kites around d'Jeaux Beach.  Mononoke himself was never willing to discuss the construction of the Kites, leading some to conclude that other means of construction may have been employed and that other parties may have been responsible for their construction.  However, since Mononoke used the Kites in his research for approximately the next 20 years, his name has become completely wrapped up with their construction.
-The kites range from 4 to 8 [[Chesix System Of Measures|kunanits]] in height, as has been determined by triangulation.  An attempt at direct measurment by Gonmolfier in -91 [[EC]] lead to the death of three ground assistants as his measuring rods collapsed and fell upon them.
+Access to the Kites d'Jeaux is precarious, as the spindly structures have neither ramps nor [[scuttleways]].  In order to reach the platform at the top, the daring ceilonaut is forced to affix lighter-than-air gasbags to his carpace and be drawn upwards.  Only a few very brave adventurers have ever dared this, and even fewer have successfully reached the top.  The kites range from 4 to 8 [[Chesix System Of Measures|kunanits]] in height, as has been determined by triangulation.  An attempt at direct measurment by Gonmolfier in -91 [[EC]] lead to the death of three ground assistants as his measuring rods collapsed and fell upon them.
 Due to the juxtaposition of these structures at the seashore, a dynamic specialty environment has developed on the underside of the Kites d'Jeaux, and is populated with special plants found nowhere else.  Constant, rich winds which blow across the Shallow Gulf and then collide with the undersides of the Kites.  This creates a unique, combined marine/ceilistic environment, in which plants that normally grow underwater instead grow in the air.  The crispy [[vornalt]]s which fall from the Kites are actually ourge pods.  (This was conclusively demonstrated by Dr. Buddy-Mortimer Antwal at [[Bute University]] in -54 [[EC]].)  Because they are not soaked in seawater, the flavorful nature of the vornalt avoids the slimy character of uncooked (or cooked, for that matter) ourge.

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−	~~Dibbeth~~ upon this. --[[User:Brother Arfrus\|Brother Arfrus]] 15:51, 1 Aug 2005 (EDT)	+	The incredible '''Kites d'Jeaux''' of [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] are both an engineering marvel and a source of [[vornalt\|tasty snacks]]. Originally constructed in order to aid with research about the colors of clouds by Prof. "Mizo" Mononoke (b. -181[[EC]] d. -115[[EC]]). Mononoke came to [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] in about -140[[EC]]. He set a complex of tents and [[fielding hut]]s on the shores of d'Jeaux Beach and was soon after seen collecting [[burnflies]] and other flying creatures along the rocky shore.
		+
		+	The exact method of construction and structural support are a complete mystery. No records of engineering or even materials invoices have been found from Mononoke's time in any of the archives of [[Bute University]] or in any of his personal files. Only a few villagers were present in [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] at the time, and none of them (as far as is known) recorded any information about the construction of the Kites. Summer visitors simply left [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]] late in -131 [[EC]], and when they returned the following summer, there were 16 (see footnotes) Kites around d'Jeaux Beach.
		+
		+	The kites range from 4 to 8 [[Chesix System Of Measures\|kunanits]] in height, as has been determined by triangulation. An attempt at direct measurment by Gonmolfier in -91 [[EC]] lead to the death of three ground assistants as his measuring rods collapsed and fell upon them.
		+
		+	Access to the Kites d'Jeaux is precarious, as the spindly structures have neither ramps nor [[scuttleways]]. In order to reach the platform at the top, the daring ceilonaut is forced to affix lighter-than-air gasbags to his carpace and be drawn upwards. Only a few very brave adventurers have ever dared this, and even fewer have successfully reached the top.
		+
		+	Due to the juxtaposition of these structures at the seashore, a dynamic specialty environment has developed on the underside of the Kites d'Jeaux, and is populated with special plants found nowhere else. Constant, rich winds which blow across the Shallow Gulf and then collide with the undersides of the Kites. This creates a unique, combined marine/ceilistic environment, in which plants that normally grow underwater instead grow in the air. The crispy [[vornalt]]s which fall from the Kites are actually ourge pods. (This was conclusively demonstrated by Dr. Buddy-Mortimer Antwal at [[Bute University]] in -54 [[EC]].) Because they are not soaked in seawater, the flavorful nature of the vornalt avoids the slimy character of uncooked (or cooked, for that matter) ourge.
		+
		+	Although [[Bute University]] has granted more than three dozen doctorates over the last 130 years for atmospheric researches to students who claim to be using the Kites, the dissertations of these scientists are notoriously thin. Several contain no research data whatsoever. Only two of these students actually reached the platforms of the Kites d'Jeaux (though another eight or nine died in the attempt). Perhaps it is significant that a full dozen of these doctorates were awarded to the spouses of faculty members. While [[Bute University]] is undoubtedly the greatest learning institution in Ghyll, this one aspect of their program shows that even the greatest among us have some faults that we need to remedy.
		+
		+	'''Citations''': [[Iganefta-on-the-Sea]], [[scuttleways]], [[vornalt]].
		+
		+	--[[User:Brother Arfrus\|Brother Arfrus]] 16:18, 5 Aug 2005 (EDT)
		+
		+	==Footnotes==
		+	The well known [[Luminous manuscript\|lumogram]] of the vista of the Kites d'Jeaux by Belsperg was not created until 30 years or so after their construction. Some of the kites (including one that was supposedly almost 10 [[Chesix System Of Measures\|kunanits]] tall) were lost in the first few years after their original appearance.
		+
		+	Originally, there were 16 Kites. Two of them collapsed into [[Dagger Seas\|Marty]] that first summer. Another collapsed the following winter (presumably, as it was not there the following year). Two more were lost in -112 [[EC]]. The remaining eleven Kites d'Jeaux have withstood the years and the elements in their present configuration since then.
		+
		+	[[Category:Inventions]]