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- | The people of Vervand have spiritual tradition stretching back centuries, as the land is highly connected to the Dreaming. It is thought that visitors from lands west of Dahabu came to Vervand tens of thousands of years ago, imparting some of their spiritual traditions - while these people are almost entirely unknown now, some of their ways stuck. In Vervand, the Dreamt are known by many names: most chiefly, Fey and Erailli. | + | The people of Vervand have spiritual tradition stretching back centuries, as the land is highly connected to the [[settings: |
Vervand is a parliamentary democracy, with no singular leader. All decisions are voted on by the Parliament. They have no standing military, with much of their armed forces being made up of minuteman volunteers that heed the call when needed. | Vervand is a parliamentary democracy, with no singular leader. All decisions are voted on by the Parliament. They have no standing military, with much of their armed forces being made up of minuteman volunteers that heed the call when needed. | ||
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Contrary to popular belief, "Beag Isles" actually means " | Contrary to popular belief, "Beag Isles" actually means " | ||
=== Cadeach Forest === | === Cadeach Forest === | ||
- | A dense forest that runs through the center of Vervand. The city is a beacon for [[lore:races:supernatural# | + | A dense forest that runs through the center of Vervand. The city is a beacon for [[lore:creatures:dreamt|fae]] and monstrous creatures. Many of the magical plants that Vervand is known for grow here, but fetching them is not an easy task. The capital of all Vervand lies on the other side of the Digonedd River: Glendyr. |
=== Crideann Mountains === | === Crideann Mountains === | ||
Rising from the land, the Crideann Mountains tower over Vervand and Arenti, acting as the border between the two. The mountains are dangerous to traverse by foot, most opting to use the services of a teleporter to reach the cities atop the mountain. | Rising from the land, the Crideann Mountains tower over Vervand and Arenti, acting as the border between the two. The mountains are dangerous to traverse by foot, most opting to use the services of a teleporter to reach the cities atop the mountain. | ||
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=== The Gàirdean Fada === | === The Gàirdean Fada === | ||
Quiet and peaceful, the Gàirdean Fada is a lightly forested area generally used as farmland. For some reason all sound here tends to be muted with the paths being so quiet with not even the sounds of nature being heard. This area is the location of the Keird Province. The capital of the province is Maendour. | Quiet and peaceful, the Gàirdean Fada is a lightly forested area generally used as farmland. For some reason all sound here tends to be muted with the paths being so quiet with not even the sounds of nature being heard. This area is the location of the Keird Province. The capital of the province is Maendour. | ||
- | === Stoirmeil Bay: === | + | === Stoirmeil Bay === |
The western edge of Vervand is characterized by a bay area constantly barraged by storms, heavy rains, thunder and lightning. Due to this the area is prone to flooding and tends to be rather muddy and difficult to traverse. This area is also populated by many divots in the ground filled with rainwater and surrounded by standing stones. This is the area that makes up the province of Kompezenn. The capital of Kompezenn is Guldiun. | The western edge of Vervand is characterized by a bay area constantly barraged by storms, heavy rains, thunder and lightning. Due to this the area is prone to flooding and tends to be rather muddy and difficult to traverse. This area is also populated by many divots in the ground filled with rainwater and surrounded by standing stones. This is the area that makes up the province of Kompezenn. The capital of Kompezenn is Guldiun. | ||
+ | === Mordrik, the Lost Island === | ||
+ | Vervish history details an island once located to the south of the mainland, known as Mordrik. It was home to one of Vervand' | ||
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- | === Mordrik, the Lost Island === | ||
- | Vervish history details an island once located to the south of the mainland, known as Mordrik. It was home to one of Vervand' | ||
===== Culture ===== | ===== Culture ===== | ||
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Similar to other countries, traditional Vervish culture was not completely lost during the Dahabi occupation, however, a lot more of it did disappear during it. As a result Vervish religion is ever changing. Worship of the Cahyalic pantheon can be found throughout the country, but as more information is discovered about old practices it’s not uncommon to see people adjusting and taking those on - particularly Vervish druids who believe that spirits exist in all of nature. | Similar to other countries, traditional Vervish culture was not completely lost during the Dahabi occupation, however, a lot more of it did disappear during it. As a result Vervish religion is ever changing. Worship of the Cahyalic pantheon can be found throughout the country, but as more information is discovered about old practices it’s not uncommon to see people adjusting and taking those on - particularly Vervish druids who believe that spirits exist in all of nature. | ||
- | The most commonly worshiped Cahyalic gods are Thoth (Tarus), Arakh (Orus), Julius (Osiris), Vahrun | + | The most commonly worshiped Cahyalic gods are [[gods: |
Many different druidic circles exist, each tracing their roots back to one of the original tribes of Vervand. These druids are often wielders of spiritual power, capable of crafting incants and communing with beings from beyond the pale. | Many different druidic circles exist, each tracing their roots back to one of the original tribes of Vervand. These druids are often wielders of spiritual power, capable of crafting incants and communing with beings from beyond the pale. |
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