Editing Running Sheet Zarrinshar (section)

===Background and Cultural Context===
Farideh Zarrinshar is a noblewoman and warleader from a fiercely independent desert nation defined by its warrior culture, nomadic traditions, and deeply ingrained social hierarchy. Her people are shaped by the harsh realities of their environment—vast deserts, shifting oases, and a reliance on both camels and horses for survival. The society is structured around warbands, which form the backbone of their military and political systems. At the lowest level are the baronial warband leaders, who command respect and loyalty through strength and cunning. Above them are counts, who exert limited control over multiple warbands, and dukes, who hold even less influence. At the top sits an ancient royal family, revered but largely ceremonial, with little power over national policy.

Religion in this land is a blend of animal worship and anthropomorphized deities, with Korwind of Avalon standing as the most senior god. The people revere the natural world, particularly the desert predators that serve as fighting companions to warriors. These companions, often resembling desert tigers, are seen as symbols of divine favor and upward mobility within a warband. Farideh herself is accompanied by one such beast, a fierce and loyal creature that mirrors her own strength and ferocity.

Magic is woven into the fabric of daily life, with low-power mages being common and high-power ones rare. Farideh is a warrior mage, a rare combination of martial prowess and magical ability. Her weapon of choice is a powerful war lance/spear/pike, a magical artifact of immense power that sets her apart even among her peers. This lance is not just a weapon but a symbol of her status and her connection to the mystical forces that govern her world.