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HOST-GSKEBECHET: Adding transclusion for charl's-scale

2025-09-17T14:06:50Z

Adding transclusion for charl's-scale

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	Inland customs still include the sea, but typically this means bringing shells, seagull feathers, or other sea-based accoutrements to the funeral and burying them with the deceased. Invocations to Niima may still occur, and the liberal pouring of any type of water over the grave after burial is meant to symbolize her protection.		Inland customs still include the sea, but typically this means bringing shells, seagull feathers, or other sea-based accoutrements to the funeral and burying them with the deceased. Invocations to Niima may still occur, and the liberal pouring of any type of water over the grave after burial is meant to symbolize her protection.

	In the southernmost coastal reaches of Allace, there is a very pretty limpet that can be found in tidepools. Called Charl's-scale, collecting these prismatic limpet shells and weaving them into bracelets (often with dried seaweed or seagrass) is a popular pastime, and these villages adorn their dead with this jewelry prior to either a seaside pyre or a deep sea burial. Fortunately, Charl's-scales are quite common in this area, and it serves as a nice export for jewelry aficionados as well.		<section begin=charl's-scale />In the southernmost coastal reaches of Allace, there is a very pretty limpet that can be found in tidepools. Called Charl's-scale, collecting these prismatic limpet shells and weaving them into bracelets (often with dried seaweed or seagrass) is a popular pastime, and these villages adorn their dead with this jewelry prior to either a seaside pyre or a deep sea burial. Fortunately, Charl's-scales are quite common in this area, and it serves as a nice export for jewelry aficionados as well.<section end=charl's-scale />

	==== Bourth: Spirited Away to the Deep ====		==== Bourth: Spirited Away to the Deep ====

GS4-XYNWEN: /* OOC Information */

2023-05-25T01:53:07Z

OOC Information

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	* Created by GM Xynwen, March 2023		* Created by GM Xynwen, March 2023
	** Part 2 (A-H), May 2023		** Part 2 (A-H), May 2023
			* Many thanks to the GMs who wrote all the human lore that include lots of tidbits I've pulled from to help craft this document
	* Material Availability:		* Material Availability:
	** Wyrsilk/Shadowsilk/Forest Silk: Requires alter fodder. If using the term "forest silk," remember the noun is silk		** Wyrsilk/Shadowsilk/Forest Silk: Requires alter fodder. If using the term "forest silk," remember the noun is silk

GS4-XYNWEN: /* Chastonia */

2023-05-25T01:51:00Z

Chastonia

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	==== Chastonia ====		==== Chastonia ====
	A deeply superstitious people, the average Chastonian carries a bit of dirt with them at all times, believing it protects them from magic and even possession. When it comes time to inter the dead, they do so without benefit of caskets. Individuals are buried deep in the earth wrapped only in a single swathe of homespun wool. The proximity to the earth is believed to promote a quick trip through the Ebon Gate and ward off any necromantic uses of the corpse.		A deeply superstitious people, the average [[Chastonia \| Chastonian]] carries a bit of dirt with them at all times, believing it protects them from magic and even possession. When it comes time to inter the dead, they do so without benefit of caskets. Individuals are buried deep in the earth wrapped only in a single swathe of homespun wool. The proximity to the earth is believed to promote a quick trip through the Ebon Gate and ward off any necromantic uses of the corpse.

	After a burial, like in so many other cultures, food plays a prominent role, and each small town and area seems to have their own superstitions around funerary meals and gatherings. Some re-enact the annual "lifting" ceremony in honor of the dead (lifting a family member standing in proxy for the deceased three times, said to ward off evil spirits from the village), while others sprinkle protective earth into the customary funeral stew, and still others brew a potent funerary ale that includes local earth. Known as ''oblivion brew'', it's become quite popular in the larger cities for its unique earthy notes, and several smaller areas have gained a bit of wealth with this new export.		After a burial, like in so many other cultures, food plays a prominent role, and each small town and area seems to have their own superstitions around funerary meals and gatherings. Some re-enact the annual "lifting" ceremony in honor of the dead (lifting a family member standing in proxy for the deceased three times, said to ward off evil spirits from the village), while others sprinkle protective earth into the customary funeral stew, and still others brew a potent funerary ale that includes local earth. Known as ''oblivion brew'', it's become quite popular in the larger cities for its unique earthy notes, and several smaller areas have gained a bit of wealth with this new export.

GS4-XYNWEN: /* Dragach */

2023-05-25T01:50:36Z

Dragach

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	==== Dragach ====		==== Dragach ====
	While most areas have pockets of superstition, Dragach finds itself overflowing with it. With its harsh mountainous environment, the highland folk tend toward cairns over burial, as it is easier to find rocks to stack than it is to dig through the hard ground, especially in winter. Ceremonies involve numerous admonitions to not just Arkati but the harsh natural elements at play in the barony, with recitations and rituals to appease them and offer succor to them in exchange for safe passage for their dead.		While most areas have pockets of superstition, [[Dragach]] finds itself overflowing with it. With its harsh mountainous environment, the highland folk tend toward cairns over burial, as it is easier to find rocks to stack than it is to dig through the hard ground, especially in winter. Ceremonies involve numerous admonitions to not just Arkati but the harsh natural elements at play in the barony, with recitations and rituals to appease them and offer succor to them in exchange for safe passage for their dead.

	Near Connedale, death rituals honor the wind. Cairns are built then adorned with hollowed-out stones that whistle with even the slightest breeze, and family members will leave offerings to the winds in small handcarved bowls placed atop the sites.		Near Connedale, death rituals honor the wind. Cairns are built then adorned with hollowed-out stones that whistle with even the slightest breeze, and family members will leave offerings to the winds in small handcarved bowls placed atop the sites.

GS4-XYNWEN: /* Estoria */

2023-05-25T01:50:18Z

Estoria

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	==== Estoria ====		==== Estoria ====
	Coastal settlements in Estoria believe in honoring the sea and Charl when death comes. Bodies are wrapped in seaweed to keep evil spirits from interfering with souls' progression through the Ebon Gate, and then they are rowed out to sea by a designated family member and an acolyte of either Niima or Charl to be ceremoniously rolled into the ocean.		Coastal settlements in [[Estoria]] believe in honoring the sea and Charl when death comes. Bodies are wrapped in seaweed to keep evil spirits from interfering with souls' progression through the Ebon Gate, and then they are rowed out to sea by a designated family member and an acolyte of either Niima or Charl to be ceremoniously rolled into the ocean.

	Given the storm-tossed nature of Estoria, this ritual is quite dangerous for the living in the small vessel, and if truth be told, many do not row out very far, especially in inclement weather. Because of this, it is customary to tie heavy anchors to the corpse before the seaweed wrapping, but if a body does make it back to the shore, a pyre is erected from driftwood.		Given the storm-tossed nature of Estoria, this ritual is quite dangerous for the living in the small vessel, and if truth be told, many do not row out very far, especially in inclement weather. Because of this, it is customary to tie heavy anchors to the corpse before the seaweed wrapping, but if a body does make it back to the shore, a pyre is erected from driftwood.

GS4-XYNWEN: /* Highmount */

2023-05-25T01:49:33Z

Highmount

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	==== Highmount ====		==== Highmount ====
	Despite being a barony of contrasts from its terrain to its people, Highmount maintains relative consistency in its mourning customs. Bodies may be cremated or buried, and it is customary to place statuary at the gravesite. These statues often come from Kragsfell artisans, and Highmount cemeteries are beautiful works of art. For those unable to afford statuary as a rule, their towns and villages will often supply something, and numerous artisans make several beautiful statues to donate each year as well.		Despite being a barony of contrasts from its terrain to its people, [[Highmount]] maintains relative consistency in its mourning customs. Bodies may be cremated or buried, and it is customary to place statuary at the gravesite. These statues often come from Kragsfell artisans, and Highmount cemeteries are beautiful works of art. For those unable to afford statuary as a rule, their towns and villages will often supply something, and numerous artisans make several beautiful statues to donate each year as well.

	Throughout the old-growth forests prevalent in Highmount are hundreds of menhirs and dolmens. With their origins lost to history, these unusual and manmade rock formations have taken on a mythological importance to many rural communities. For villages near a menhir or dolmen, local rituals have developed around them. When a person dies, in addition to any other death rites performed, the village as a whole parades out to the local menhir and marches about it, and local wines are poured upon the stones as an offering. If a dolmen is present, the body may be placed beneath the structure for a day and a night, as villagers believe it will improve a soul's chance at passing without issue through the Ebon Gate. When the body is moved, offerings of grain and ale are left to appease whatever the locals believe inhabits the area (this varies from place to place with some believing it is spirits of the dead, others believing that fey-like beings live beneath the formations, and still others believing they are ancient symbols of the Arkati).		Throughout the old-growth forests prevalent in Highmount are hundreds of menhirs and dolmens. With their origins lost to history, these unusual and manmade rock formations have taken on a mythological importance to many rural communities. For villages near a menhir or dolmen, local rituals have developed around them. When a person dies, in addition to any other death rites performed, the village as a whole parades out to the local menhir and marches about it, and local wines are poured upon the stones as an offering. If a dolmen is present, the body may be placed beneath the structure for a day and a night, as villagers believe it will improve a soul's chance at passing without issue through the Ebon Gate. When the body is moved, offerings of grain and ale are left to appease whatever the locals believe inhabits the area (this varies from place to place with some believing it is spirits of the dead, others believing that fey-like beings live beneath the formations, and still others believing they are ancient symbols of the Arkati).

GS4-XYNWEN: /* Honneland */

2023-05-25T01:49:16Z

Honneland

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	==== Honneland ====		==== Honneland ====
	Given Honneland's predilection towards honor and order, as evidenced by the import of chivalry and tourneys in their everyday life, it may come as no surprise that funerals tend to adhere to the generally accepted standards of the empire, so crypts and mausoleums are frequently seen for the wealthy. Most funerals have some measure of pomp and circumstance surrounding them, even if it's done on a budget, and the Church of Koar dominates the religious components.		Given [[Honneland \| Honneland's]] predilection towards honor and order, as evidenced by the import of chivalry and tourneys in their everyday life, it may come as no surprise that funerals tend to adhere to the generally accepted standards of the empire, so crypts and mausoleums are frequently seen for the wealthy. Most funerals have some measure of pomp and circumstance surrounding them, even if it's done on a budget, and the Church of Koar dominates the religious components.

	Feasting and tournaments often follow funerals, especially amongst the elite, with poorer areas settling for an annual tournament in honor of the dead. Armbands in memory of a loved one, or someone important in the community, are worn. These armbands are typically black cloth stitched with symbols or scenes important to the deceased.		Feasting and tournaments often follow funerals, especially amongst the elite, with poorer areas settling for an annual tournament in honor of the dead. Armbands in memory of a loved one, or someone important in the community, are worn. These armbands are typically black cloth stitched with symbols or scenes important to the deceased.

GS4-XYNWEN: /* MORE TO COME */

2023-05-25T01:33:16Z

MORE TO COME

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	====MORE TO COME====		====MORE TO COME====
	''Stay tuned for the third and final part coming later in 2023!'''		''Stay tuned for the third and final part coming later in 2023!''


	== OOC Information ==		== OOC Information ==

GS4-XYNWEN at 01:31, 25 May 2023

2023-05-25T01:31:51Z

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	* Created by GM Xynwen, March 2023		* Created by GM Xynwen, March 2023
	** Part 2 (A-H), May 2023		** Part 2 (A-H), May 2023
			* Material Availability:
			** Wyrsilk/Shadowsilk/Forest Silk: Requires alter fodder. If using the term "forest silk," remember the noun is silk
			** Darkwine: Imported from the Wyrdeep, so true darkwine may be rare to get
			** Merrywood: Requires alter fodder for all parts (wood, blossoms, leaves, etc). The wood cannot be dyed. The "inspect" material will be 'wood' if it is made out of merrywood.
			** Charl's-scale: Requires alter fodder

	[[category: Races and Cultures]]		[[category: Races and Cultures]]

GS4-XYNWEN at 01:24, 25 May 2023

2023-05-25T01:24:59Z

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