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	=Geography (and Politics) of the Kingdom of Valkor=		=Geography (and Politics) of the Kingdom of Valkor=

	[[File:Provinces.png\|frame\|right\|Provinces]]		[[File:Provinces 14 growth 464.png\|frame\|right\|Provinces, 14th day in the Month of Growth 464]]

	Geographically, the Kingdom of Valkor, occupies the northwest area of the Icesus valley - the lands conquered by the Templars over the past 2 generations. But the Children of Light continue to live in the southern, more easily cultivated, lands and the Church and Templars hold the greatest power and influence close to the capital city of [[vaerlon\|Vaerlon]].		Geographically, the Kingdom of Valkor, occupies the northwest area of the Icesus valley - the lands conquered by the Templars over the past 2 generations. But the Children of Light continue to live in the southern, more easily cultivated, lands and the Church and Templars hold the greatest power and influence close to the capital city of [[vaerlon\|Vaerlon]].

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	===Maelyrra Maerlith-Madris===		===Maelyrra Maerlith-Madris===

	~~The~~ Maelyrra Maerlith-Madris is a sophisticated Templar, elite from the brow of her elite elven brow to the soles of her elite elven feet. Even at the age of over 800, she easily breaks the hearts of young men (and possibly women) of the court.		Maelyrra Maerlith-Madris is a sophisticated Templar, elite from the brow of her elite elven brow to the soles of her elite elven feet. Even at the age of over 800, she easily breaks the hearts of young men (and possibly women) of the court.

	Her every movement and word conveys a sense of aesthetics and beauty, whether it is her home, her company or her body. Her tall, dark-skin body is always dressed in the most fashionable clothes and stylish jewelry. Maelyrra has never married, but recently she said she has finally found the ‘one’. She has not gone so far as to identify her intended.		Her every movement and word conveys a sense of aesthetics and beauty, whether it is her home, her company or her body. Her tall, dark-skin body is always dressed in the most fashionable clothes and stylish jewelry. Maelyrra has never married, but recently she said she has finally found the ‘one’. She has not gone so far as to identify her intended.

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	The life of the common people is simple, uncomplicated, and usually filled with hard manual labor; they live where they are told, work as they are told, and feed and clothe themselves as best they can. Their perception of what is good and what is bad is guided by whether it benefits or harms the village. Laziness or avoiding work is seen as wrong, as is stealing from another villager or destroying his property. But it is wrong to complain about a wrongdoer to the Khans because the only possible result is that the entire village will be punished. The village is all important, and there is no feeling for outsiders.		The life of the common people is simple, uncomplicated, and usually filled with hard manual labor; they live where they are told, work as they are told, and feed and clothe themselves as best they can. Their perception of what is good and what is bad is guided by whether it benefits or harms the village. Laziness or avoiding work is seen as wrong, as is stealing from another villager or destroying his property. But it is wrong to complain about a wrongdoer to the Khans because the only possible result is that the entire village will be punished. The village is all important, and there is no feeling for outsiders.

	The common people have no use for courage, bravery or even intelligence. You can do better as a slave by keeping your eyes to the earth and by working tirelessly. But the fireside tales tell of heroes who cheat the noble families, who trick the ~~knights…~~ but these are heroes to be wondered at, not role models for the children.		The common people have no use for courage, bravery or even intelligence. You can do better as a slave by keeping your eyes to the earth and by working tirelessly. But the fireside tales tell of heroes who cheat the noble families, who trick the knights... but these are heroes to be wondered at, not role models for the children.

	The common people appreciate humility, thrift, and helpfulness. They take care of the poor and the needy because the valley winter is cold and merciless. However, no one will be given more than what they need, and everyone’s first priority is to ensure the feeding of their own family. Moderate hospitality is an absolute must among the common people. No matter how poor the house is, one night on the floor and, if possible, something small to eat, must be offered to strangers. No one is driven into a cold night.		The common people appreciate humility, thrift, and helpfulness. They take care of the poor and the needy because the valley winter is cold and merciless. However, no one will be given more than what they need, and everyone’s first priority is to ensure the feeding of their own family. Moderate hospitality is an absolute must among the common people. No matter how poor the house is, one night on the floor and, if possible, something small to eat, must be offered to strangers. No one is driven into a cold night.
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	The common people tend to shake hands when meeting each other and then look each other in the eye. It is an honor to keep your clothes and body as clean as possible (which is often not all that clean) and so people bathe or sauna at least once a week. Bathing is important especially in the winter, as the sauna is often the only place where a commoner will actually feel warm.		The common people tend to shake hands when meeting each other and then look each other in the eye. It is an honor to keep your clothes and body as clean as possible (which is often not all that clean) and so people bathe or sauna at least once a week. Bathing is important especially in the winter, as the sauna is often the only place where a commoner will actually feel warm.

	Most of the food is bread and porridge, and root vegetables (rutabaga, potatoes, carrots). A well-off household ~~wil~~, with some luck, have some fish or meat several times in a month.		Most of the food is bread and porridge, and root vegetables (rutabaga, potatoes, carrots). A well-off household will, with some luck, have some fish or meat several times in a month.

	==Religion==		==Religion==

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	Maelyrra has sworn to her loyalty to Morgan Tensldor, Heir of Vaerlon, but has refused to recognize Katrina Lohengrin's role as deputy ruler. With Templar politeness, she has hinted that Katrina Lohengrin holds the heir hostage.		Maelyrra has sworn to her loyalty to Morgan Tensldor, Heir of Vaerlon, but has refused to recognize Katrina Lohengrin's role as deputy ruler. With Templar politeness, she has hinted that Katrina Lohengrin holds the heir hostage.

	Maelyrra is said to have the widest and most skilled network of spies and blackmailers in the entire valley, and many khans are said to have secretly sworn allegiance to her. She is suspected of plotting against Tegiv Tensldor, the former khan of Vaerlon (father of Morgan Tensldor). Other people have believed she attempted to kidnap ~~GradonTensldor~~ (former heir, brother of Morgan Tensldor) with the intent of entering into a forced marriage. There are more than a few people who believe she is responsible for the assassination of Tegiv and Gradon Tensldor.		Maelyrra is said to have the widest and most skilled network of spies and blackmailers in the entire valley, and many khans are said to have secretly sworn allegiance to her. She is suspected of plotting against Tegiv Tensldor, the former khan of Vaerlon (father of Morgan Tensldor). Other people have believed she attempted to kidnap Gradon Tensldor (former heir, brother of Morgan Tensldor) with the intent of entering into a forced marriage. There are more than a few people who believe she is responsible for the assassination of Tegiv and Gradon Tensldor.

	Bandits are a constant scourge in Maelyrra's world and she is looking for a way to defeat them, especially in her province of Knightsword (near Vaerlon). A less cunning Khan would probably use force and collective punishment, but Maelyrra does not want to risk the serfs' rebellion in the current turbulent political situation. So the unrest in Knightsword has been allowed to build.		Bandits are a constant scourge in Maelyrra's world and she is looking for a way to defeat them, especially in her province of Knightsword (near Vaerlon). A less cunning Khan would probably use force and collective punishment, but Maelyrra does not want to risk the serfs' rebellion in the current turbulent political situation. So the unrest in Knightsword has been allowed to build.

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	===Cecily the Chaste===		===Cecily the Chaste===

	The young priestess of the sect of Illuminating Flame is the only person to have survived the strange plague which killed all the other members of her village in the province of Stormshield. Cecily was only a child at that time and she claims to have had a vision of Zrammas that told her to assemble an Orthodox army of the Fire and free the valley of its oppressive darkness and sin.		The young priestess of the sect of Illuminating Flame is the only person to have survived the strange plague which killed all the other members of her village in the province of Stormshield. Cecily was only a child at that time and she claims to have had a vision of [[zrammas\|Zrammas]] that told her to assemble an Orthodox army of the Fire and free the valley of its oppressive darkness and sin.

	Cecily joined the monastery, graduated as a priestess at an unprecedented pace, and has since toured the provinces, gathering followers who she commands to leave behind all their worldly possessions. The number of her followers has grown almost explosively, and she has next announced that she will head to Atherton, where, according to her, "the flood of pure faith will sweep away the dam of filth built by sinners."		Cecily joined the monastery, graduated as a priestess at an unprecedented pace, and has since toured the provinces, gathering followers who she commands to leave behind all their worldly possessions. The number of her followers has grown almost explosively, and she has next announced that she will head to [[atherton\|Atherton]], where, according to her, "the flood of pure faith will sweep away the dam of filth built by sinners."

	Cecily is young, just over 20 years and always wears a red robe that covers her whole body, leaving only her face visible. She has gotten her nickname from the fact that she doesn't take off her robe, even in the heat of summer, and no one is known to have ever seen her without it. Cecily's eyes are big and her complexion is lean. She is relatively tall as a woman and has an internally driven heat and conviction when speaking about things of faith.		Cecily is young, just over 20 years and always wears a red robe that covers her whole body, leaving only her face visible. She has gotten her nickname from the fact that she doesn't take off her robe, even in the heat of summer, and no one is known to have ever seen her without it. Cecily's eyes are big and her complexion is lean. She is relatively tall as a woman and has an internally driven heat and conviction when speaking about things of faith.

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	Templars place complete control of emotions and unquestioning loyalty to the higher power as a measure of humanity. Their iron will and discipline, combined with superb organization skills (compared to those of many surrounding nations), have allowed them to conquer vast areas and unite the new provinces into what has become the invincible Valkor empire.		Templars place complete control of emotions and unquestioning loyalty to the higher power as a measure of humanity. Their iron will and discipline, combined with superb organization skills (compared to those of many surrounding nations), have allowed them to conquer vast areas and unite the new provinces into what has become the invincible Valkor empire.

	The Templars can be divided into nobles (land-owning tribes of khans and ~~kahtuns~~), and the temple knights. Over the generations the noble families have developed court etiquette, customs and culture, which dictates their day-to-day behaviour, lifestyle, and dress. On the other hand, the temple knights are soldiers, they are the same ferocious and ruthless horsemen as originally rode in from the eastern steppes, and they have little tolerance for the finer elements of court life. Indeed, friction has begun to form between the two groups: the noble families regard the temple knights as foolish and uneducated, while the knights regard the noble families as weak and soft.		The Templars can be divided into nobles (land-owning tribes of khans and khatuns), and the temple knights. Over the generations the noble families have developed court etiquette, customs and culture, which dictates their day-to-day behaviour, lifestyle, and dress. On the other hand, the temple knights are soldiers, they are the same ferocious and ruthless horsemen as originally rode in from the eastern steppes, and they have little tolerance for the finer elements of court life. Indeed, friction has begun to form between the two groups: the noble families regard the temple knights as foolish and uneducated, while the knights regard the noble families as weak and soft.

	==Government==		==Government==

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	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_sLUsxDc1U The Myth of Darkmoon (Eye of the Beholder II)]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_sLUsxDc1U The Myth of Darkmoon (Eye of the Beholder II)]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqa3Ed9hHq8 Dune music cover - Sign Of The Worm]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqa3Ed9hHq8 Dune music cover - Sign Of The Worm]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7UhANJlofg Dune - Sietch Tabr / Fremen theme ~~by @banjoguyollie~~]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7UhANJlofg Dune - Sietch Tabr / Fremen theme]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EPqLnIAHFQ Museo Rosenbach - L'ultimo Uomo]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EPqLnIAHFQ Museo Rosenbach - L'ultimo Uomo]

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	=Children of Light themed playlist=		=Children of Light themed playlist=

	* ~~<a href="~~https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPlK5HwFxcw">Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Hymn of the Cherubim~~</a>~~		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPlK5HwFxcw Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Hymn of the Cherubim]
	* ~~<a href="~~https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_sLUsxDc1U">The Myth of Darkmoon (Eye of the Beholder II)~~</a>~~		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_sLUsxDc1U The Myth of Darkmoon (Eye of the Beholder II)]
	* ~~<a href="~~https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqa3Ed9hHq8">Dune music cover - Sign Of The Worm ~~by @banjoguyollie</a>~~		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqa3Ed9hHq8 Dune music cover - Sign Of The Worm]
	* ~~<a href="~~https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7UhANJlofg">Dune - Sietch Tabr / Fremen theme by @banjoguyollie~~</a>~~		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7UhANJlofg Dune - Sietch Tabr / Fremen theme by @banjoguyollie]
	* ~~<a href="~~https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EPqLnIAHFQ">Museo Rosenbach - L'ultimo Uomo~~</a>~~		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EPqLnIAHFQ Museo Rosenbach - L'ultimo Uomo]

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	This page describes the kingdom of Valkor, or more commonly known as The Children of Light.		This page describes the kingdom of Valkor, or more commonly known as The Children of Light.

	~~Background music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPlK5HwFxcw~~

	=The Children of Light=		=The Children of Light=
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	Drudus is a giant-sized and big bellied b'rogh man in his thirties. He speaks slowly and uses simple words, and this has earned him a reputation of being stupid. Drudus is good-natured and always believes in good people. Although everyone in his village admires him for his power, he is also laughed at behind his back for his simplicity. This is despite the fact that Drudus does the work of four men in the village. Drudus became a widower a year ago and has been looking for a wife ever since. Many women have made themselves available, but Drudus has so far rejected their advances.		Drudus is a giant-sized and big bellied b'rogh man in his thirties. He speaks slowly and uses simple words, and this has earned him a reputation of being stupid. Drudus is good-natured and always believes in good people. Although everyone in his village admires him for his power, he is also laughed at behind his back for his simplicity. This is despite the fact that Drudus does the work of four men in the village. Drudus became a widower a year ago and has been looking for a wife ever since. Many women have made themselves available, but Drudus has so far rejected their advances.

			=Children of Light themed playlist=

			* <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPlK5HwFxcw">Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Hymn of the Cherubim</a>
			* <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_sLUsxDc1U">The Myth of Darkmoon (Eye of the Beholder II)</a>
			* <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqa3Ed9hHq8">Dune music cover - Sign Of The Worm by @banjoguyollie</a>
			* <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7UhANJlofg">Dune - Sietch Tabr / Fremen theme by @banjoguyollie</a>
			* <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EPqLnIAHFQ">Museo Rosenbach - L'ultimo Uomo</a>

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	This page describes the kingdom of Valkor, or more commonly known as The Children of Light.		This page describes the kingdom of Valkor, or more commonly known as The Children of Light.

			Background music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPlK5HwFxcw

	=The Children of Light=		=The Children of Light=