Editing Ourworld:Laideann (section)

== The Laideann People ==

The original human inhabitants of the the continent, the aristocratic Laideann are the last remnants of the once great Urbanus Empire. They enjoy a refined sense of the aesthetic and pride themselves on their excess. Mastery of art, music and philosophy are praised, and while many outsiders considers their tastes decadent and depraved, the Laideann consider their cold capacity for both callousness and mercy to be hallmarks of their controll over humanity's lessor nature. Physically, the typical Laideann tends towards slender and almost noble features, high brow and cheekbones, fine features and sharp profiles. They tend towards dark black hair,usually curly and dark eyes. They have a great love for wine and narcotics and the pleasures of life. The dominant religion is that of Talus, although regional differences in traditions and ardor exist. The Laideann at war are exceptionally organised, with a full-time professional standing army even in peace time. They utilise traditional yet effective formations and techniques and don't rely overmuch on any one type of unit, rather a cohesive whole, though their infantry are known for their discipline and skill with the longspear and sword. Traditional weapons include the longspear, longsword and dagger, and they lean towards defensive combat styles such as shields.