Mythic Vistas: SpirosBlaak - Property Is Theft!

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the ends of her bed, or at the corners of any doors or windows that lead into her room. Dwarves know the nature of metals too well to be fooled into thinking the tiny fraction of silver in the argentum alloy would have any effect on lycanthropes. Half-orcs, half-ogres, and iguanalons generally don’t put their faith in bits of metal. Elves, lavayne, and mentors aren’t known for holding with any superstitions, while Faedians have their own taboos distinct from the beliefs of the rest of the humans of the Archduchy. And the kav, of course, care nothing one way or the other for this practice. Social Hierarchy Commoners Commoners tend the crops and perform menial labor for the industries supporting the Archduchy. The law oen discriminates against commoners, affording them few rights and fewer opportunities for equitable treatment. Most commoners do not own the land they work; instead, most are indentured to noble or wealthy citizens. Criminals Criminals, especially enemies of the government, have no rights or recognizable status in the Archduchy. Many crimes not demanding mutilation as punishment require the offender be branded upon his bicep, forever marking him as a criminal. Criminals are treated equal to or only slightly beer than the less favored humanoid citizens. Nobility To be of noble blood typically means your family name extends well back into the Wildlands’ history, oen as far back as the Era of Colonization, and you have been granted the right to make certain decrees regarding the land you own and rule. Noble titles were given for many reasons, although most of the original claims were simply made by those who were strong enough to take them; social refinement came aerwards. Newer noble families are rare, as titles are now only granted under extreme (and oen heroic) circumstances, or, more commonly, by marriage. Even those who trace their noble lineage back a few centuries but no further are the “new nobility” and the established aristocracy disdains them. Non-Humans Most humans relegate other races to the position of second-class citizens. Elves, half-orcs, half-ogres, kavbroed, and mad smiths (Witch Hill goblins) face yet greater prejudice. Additionally, local traditions and local law oen restrict where these particular races may purchase or sell wares or services, work, or live. Humankind definitely sits on the top perch of the Archduchy’s ladder of power and acceptance, a fact that doesn’t appear likely to change any time soon. Priesthood The status and powers bestowed upon the priesthood varies from one duchy and religion to the next. For instance, in Kirvos the priests (even those of the Horde) are expected to tow the line and defer to the warriors’ leadership, whereas in Vas, the priesthood rules. Slaves Slavery is still common in many duchies and most slaves serve as house servants, where they are beer treated. Slaves have some legal rights in the Archduchy, including the right not to be beaten without “provable cause.” Of course, magistrates find the regulation ambiguous, and they rarely intercede on behalf of a lowly slave, meaning slave’s rights are oen disregarded. Chapter Four: Customs, Communities, and Geography 21 Soldiery Because the legions or constabulary may be called upon to risk their lives in the dangerous Archduchy, they have several privileges and magistrates tend to overlook any minor infringements they commit against the law, or at most punish with a mere warning. Duchies use these privileges as incentives for commoners to enlist for a term of military service. Additionally, many duchies grant their soldiers property and small pensions for continued years in service. Tradesmen The specialized skills tradesmen possess elevate them above the average commoner in the eyes of the law and society as a whole. The years of apprenticeship necessary to become a tradesman create a demand granting these men and women some manner of power, even if that power differs from that stemming from great wealth or political influence. Wealthy Although lacking the lawmaking ability and rights of authority granted to the noble class, many of the wealthy possess a heritage stretching back just as far as any title. The wealthy use their gold to buy what they want, be it a person, a legal ruling, or a stretch of land. Few among the wealthy care for the commoners and slaves who work their fields, and they see people of lesser status as tools to be exploited. In the Archduchy of SpirosBlaak, it seems the rule that one’s conscience diminishes relative to the weight of one’s purse. The Months and Seasons The Archduchy of SpirosBlaak’s calendar consists of 14 months, 365 days, and four seasons. The length of each month varies— oen drastically. Winter Biddethmim – 28 days Shivakdiize – 18 days Spring Sycleetone – 30 days Gamlok – 28 days Demedrok – 21 days Summer Eaovin – 33 days Spirosteez – 20 days Deledennos – 27 days Panathrik – 39 days Autumn Arkanostle – 18 days Kutsutemdok – 25 days Winter Salldis – 22 days Phaetiv – 27 days Logothasias – 29 days Holidays Most of the duchies share the same predominant religion, Spiros, and so they also share many of the same holidays. Of course, there are seasonal and regional holidays observed in one area that are not acknowledged in others, but by and large, the Archduchy’s days of celebration and remembrance are the same. Day of Hallowing On this universal holy day held on the 13th of Eaovin, all work is suspended (and is illegal in some duchies). Additionally, the clergy of all recognized faiths call upon believers to spend the day in the temples, combining their energy and spirits with the priests’, as they perform prayers of renewal and reconsecration.
22 Fawllastide This holiday marks the return of spring, and it is celebrated at different times around the Archduchy, depending upon the weather conditions. A week aer the first major thaw following winter, the community takes the day off to dance, feast, and pray for prosperous crops. The Hour of Righteousness An annual holiday to the faithful of Spiros, the hour before midnight on the 1st of Spirosteez is set aside for penance. During this time, the faithful openly expunge their sins before and icon of their god or a Chapter Four: Customs, Communities, and Geography member of the priesthood. They spend the remainder of the day in silent reflection, meditation, and prayer. In Vas, Spiros’ holy city, the zealous priesthood twisted this holiday to encourage the faithful to inform on their neighbors and family. Welkfest The Feast of Welcome, this most holy of days commemorates the gods’ arrival on the mortal plane. Feasting, drinking, and plays depicting Gods’ Fall and the bales to come start at sunrise and last well into the night. Welkfest falls on the 25th of Logothasias. Communities of the Archduchy This section details the more noteworthy communities of the Archduchy of SpirosBlaak. Of course, the GM may scaer many more small villages, hamlets, and even duchies on the map. Arkanmedia (fabled lavayne city) Unknown; thought to be a military leader or council. Symbol: Unknown. Population: Unknown but believed to be as high as 50,000. All are assumed to be lavayne. Religions: Believed to be predominantly Arkanocles, with Spiros being recognized as well. Imports: None. Exports: None. Relations: Arkanmedia, if it does indeed exist, has no relations with the outside world. The lavayne want lile to do with outsiders, and they keep entirely to themselves, not even allowing envoys from the duchies near their mountain. Languages: Dwarven, Elven, and Common. Alignment: Assumed to be lawful good. The few dwarves who escaped the fall of Mundaes tell of the lavayne collapsing caverns, of their homeland tunnels filling with magma, of invaders overrunning chambers, and of widespread death. Still, what followed aer the dwarves’ retreat and the lavayne’s sacrifice remains one of the Archduchy’s greatest mysteries. Most believe the lavayne still dwell under Fire Eye Mountain, living in the ruins of the old city, while eking out an existence amongst the lava and rock. Although the lavayne have not acknowledged the existence of their supposed homeland, let alone named it, the citizens of the Archduchy call it Arkanmedia, meaning “Place of Doom.” Legends and stories reaching the outside world say some great duty keeps the enigmatic lavayne from leaving the mountain for a
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