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	== The Laideann People ==		== 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 ~~are~~ 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.		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.

	== Laideann Northern City States ==		== Laideann Northern City States ==

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	'''Domains'''		'''Domains'''

	~~Prarily~~: Knowledge, Law, Protection, others as the DM allows.		Primarily: Knowledge, Law, Protection, others as the DM allows.

	== Principal States ==		== Principal States ==
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	'''Ailokim:'''		'''Ailokim:'''
	Odd little creatures that are useful for trade of knowledge and obscure unguents and spices. The Laideann feel the Ailokim are freaks and find them aesthetically displeasing but don't actively persecute them ~~unless~~.		Odd little creatures that are useful for trade of knowledge and obscure unguents and spices. The Laideann feel the Ailokim are freaks and find them aesthetically displeasing but don't actively persecute them.

	'''Dwarves:'''		'''Dwarves:'''
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	'''Goliaths:'''		'''Goliaths:'''
	~~Very few~~ Laideann have seen one, but they find them brutish and ugly things, barely considered sentient in the true sense.		Few Laideann have seen one, but they find them brutish and ugly things, barely considered sentient in the true sense.

	'''Lizardmen:'''		'''Lizardmen:'''
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	'''Teleri:'''		'''Teleri:'''
	The Laideann have a history of trade with the ~~Laideann~~ and find certains aspects of their culture fascinating, though they don't really take them seriously and refer to them disparagingly as 'Sea Elves'.		The Laideann have a history of trade with the Teleri and find certains aspects of their culture fascinating, though they don't really take them seriously and refer to them disparagingly as 'Sea Elves'.

	'''Umberkim:'''		'''Umberkim:'''

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	* Unless in war, one's must not wear a hat or helm.		* Unless in war, one's must not wear a hat or helm.
	* One must follow the Law of the theocracy.		* One must follow the Law of the theocracy.
	* A cleric must be free of excessive ornamentation such as jewellery and ~~tattoes~~.		* A cleric must be free of excessive ornamentation such as jewellery and tattooes.
	* The Ritual of Clarity must be performed at sunrise (this allows the cleric access to his daily spells). He must awaken and pray for fifteen minutes and wash his hands and face.		* The Ritual of Clarity must be performed at sunrise (this allows the cleric access to his daily spells). He must awaken and pray for fifteen minutes and wash his hands and face.
	* A cleric must keep scrupulously clean and hygienic unless it is impossible to do so. (If so, the Ritual of Clarity must be performed at the soonest possible convenience)		* A cleric must keep scrupulously clean and hygienic unless it is impossible to do so. (If so, the Ritual of Clarity must be performed at the soonest possible convenience)

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 == Laideann Religion ==
-Laideanns follow a monotheistic and enigmatic god named Talus. He (though actually the god is seen as possessing both male and female traits) is a distant and non-interventionist deity who speaks solely through those with enough faith, or those who are high enough in the Church structure. His dicta and laws are not overly strict, though they have been construed as such, most notably by the Knights of the Gallows. Their holy writ, a code called ''The Dictates'' is a weighty tome barely understood by anyone outside the Laideann lands, and not all within as it is written in Old Laideann and has never been translated. This of course is where the vast majority of misunderstandings and misapplications stem from. Still, most Laideanns follow the rituals and pay them the required lip service, even if only for tradition's sake.
+Laideanns follow a monotheistic and enigmatic god named Talus. He (though actually the god is seen as possessing both male and female traits) is a distant and non-interventionist deity who speaks solely through those with enough faith, or those who are high enough in the Church structure. His dicta and laws are not overly strict, though they have been construed as such, most notably by the Knights of the Gallows. Their holy writ, a code called ''The Dictates of Talus'' is a weighty tome barely understood by anyone outside the Laideann lands, and not all within as it is written in Old Laideann and has never been translated. This of course is where the vast majority of misunderstandings and misapplications stem from. Still, most Laideanns follow the rituals and pay them the required lip service, even if only for tradition's sake.
 == Principal States ==

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	== The Laideann People ==		== 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 are 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 ~~Laidean~~ 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 ~~reginal~~ differences in traditions and ardor exist.		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 are 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.

	== Laideann Northern City States ==		== Laideann Northern City States ==

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			== 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 are 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 Laidean 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 reginal differences in traditions and ardor exist.

	== Laideann Northern City States ==		== Laideann Northern City States ==

	The Northern City States ~~are~~ a loose collection of states covering a geographically small but politically and economically powerful area. As the name suggests, they are a group of city states~~. They~~ are clustered around ~~the~~ banks of the White River, so named for its dramatically swift currents at the eastern estuaries. The states manoeuvre and ~~fight~~ amongst themselves constantly ~~and always vie~~ for the upperhand in ~~their endless~~ trade ~~wars and political dealings. They are an old people~~ and ~~some would say past their time on this realm for they are decadant in their ways and somewhat cynical in their outlook~~.		The majority of Urbanus live in the Northern City States, a loose collection of states covering a geographically small but politically and economically powerful area. As the name suggests, they are a group of city states which are clustered around banks of the White River, so named for its dramatically swift currents at the eastern estuaries. The states manoeuvre. Fractured and contrary, many states spend a great deal of time bickering and fighting amongst themselves constantly, constantly vieing for the upperhand in trade, religion and reginal policy.

	== History ==		== History ==

	The remnants of the Laideanns who were displaced by the Keltoi almost a thousand year ago fled north and settled on the banks of the White River where they built a series of villages that over time developed into small cities surrounded by farmlands. They each lie between 50 and 100 miles from each other and between them lies relatively untamed wilderness that is largely uninhabited and often quite dangerous. The river is primarily used for trade and travel between cities since they all lie next to the great river. While culturally similar (a culture which was essentially wiped out in the Keltoi invasion and only now begins to flourish again), the city states enjoy total autonomy and possess different laws and traditions, though their roots are the same.

	~~== The Laideann People ==~~
	[[Image:GeneralMaximus.jpg\|thumb\|General Maximus minutes before the battle at Deer Creek turned against him.]]		[[Image:GeneralMaximus.jpg\|thumb\|General Maximus minutes before the battle at Deer Creek turned against him.]]
			The current Laidean States are mostly populated by the remnants of the Urbanus as the they fled north from the invading Keltoi, where they settled on the banks of the White River and built a series of villages that over time developed into the small cities surrounded by farmlands, wilderness and the occasional monstrous settlement that exists today. While sharing cultural roots, and the river as the main tradin thoroughfare through the region, the city states enjoy complete autonomy and each posses their own law, traditions and idiosyncrasies.
	~~An older, and according to themselves more noble and worthy people, the Laideann~~ are the remnants of the ~~once great Laideann Empire which was destroyed by~~ the Keltoi ~~when~~ they ~~invaded centuries ago. They enjoy a refined sense~~ of the ~~aesthetic~~ and ~~are great hedonists. They promote art and music and philosophy but there is always~~ a ~~faint sense~~ of the ~~decadent surrounding everything they do~~. ~~They have been called lazily callous~~ and ~~immoral but~~ the ~~Laideann folk see this merely~~ as the ~~hallmarks of a more advanced civilisation. Physically~~, ~~they tend towards slender, almost noble features; high brow and cheekbones, fine features~~ and ~~sharp profiles. They tend towards dark hair~~, ~~usually curly~~ and dark eyes with slender fingers and lithe frames. They have a great love for wine and narcotics and for the pleasures of life. Their religion is that of Talus, but outside the theocracy, few follow it with much ardour.

	'''Laideann Names'''		'''Laideann Names'''
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	== Laideann Religion ==		== Laideann Religion ==

	Laideanns follow a monotheistic and enigmatic god named Talus. He (though actually the god is seen as possessing both male and female traits) is a distant and non-interventionist deity who speaks solely through ~~intermediaries, i.e.~~, the ~~clergy~~. His dicta and laws are not overly strict, though they have been construed as such, most notably by the Knights of the Gallows. Their holy writ, a code called ''The Dictates'' is a weighty tome barely understood by anyone outside the Laideann lands, and not all within as it is written in Old Laideann and has never been translated. This of course is where the vast majority of misunderstandings and misapplications stem from. Still, most Laideanns follow the rituals and pay them the required lip service for tradition's sake ~~more than anything else~~.		Laideanns follow a monotheistic and enigmatic god named Talus. He (though actually the god is seen as possessing both male and female traits) is a distant and non-interventionist deity who speaks solely through those with enough faith, or those who are high enough in the Church structure. His dicta and laws are not overly strict, though they have been construed as such, most notably by the Knights of the Gallows. Their holy writ, a code called ''The Dictates'' is a weighty tome barely understood by anyone outside the Laideann lands, and not all within as it is written in Old Laideann and has never been translated. This of course is where the vast majority of misunderstandings and misapplications stem from. Still, most Laideanns follow the rituals and pay them the required lip service, even if only for tradition's sake.

	== Principal ~~Cities~~ ==		== Principal States ==

	'''Talic Theocracy'''		'''Talic Theocracy'''
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	The City of Ten Thousand Domes is the nickname given to Talus due to the shape of their temples and while it doesn't exactly possess that many, there are entire districts devoted to their beloved deity. The layout of these temples is on an odd concentric circular pattern and when viewed from above, one can see a surprisingly complex network of circles within circles made entirely of the roofs of domed temples.		The City of Ten Thousand Domes is the nickname given to Talus due to the shape of their temples and while it doesn't exactly possess that many, there are entire districts devoted to their beloved deity. The layout of these temples is on an odd concentric circular pattern and when viewed from above, one can see a surprisingly complex network of circles within circles made entirely of the roofs of domed temples.
	It is a conservative and sombre city, but there are still plenty of places to enjoy yourself, though the entertainments tend to be more refined ~~(read: expensive)~~.		It is a conservative and sombre city, but there are still plenty of places to enjoy yourself, though the entertainments tend to be more refined and upscale.

	'''Port Ceseric'''		'''Port Ceseric'''
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	'''Key Figures in the Theocracy'''		'''Key Figures in the Theocracy'''

	'''Lucius''' is the High Theocrat is a relatively conservative, academic, reasonable man with no head for politics and intrigue, preferring to delve into complex issues of doctrine, which is precisely why the Council of ~~Priests~~ elected him. He does not rock the boat and generally agrees on whatever the Priests put forth.		'''Lucius''' is the High Theocrat is a relatively conservative, academic, reasonable man with no head for politics and intrigue, preferring to delve into complex issues of doctrine, which is precisely why the Council of Pontifices elected him. He does not rock the boat and generally agrees on whatever the Priests put forth.

	'''Father Talis''' is the head of the investigation into church corruption and is a dour, soft-spoken and introverted fellow. He is quietly ruthlessly efficient and has enough ‘information’ on various priests and lay officials to keep them in line, whether it’s true or not. He of course justifies this for the ‘continued stability of the church’. He is capable of quite monstrous acts in the name of his faith and continues his crusade against corruption and evil with a kind of calm and calculating fanaticism. Even when directly ordered not to do something, he will twist the intent and do it anyway, completely convinced that he knows better. He never loses sleep over his deeds because of his utter conviction of his beliefs. He has never been implicated in his deeds because of his scrupulous and almost anally retentive planning, though many people have a vaguely uneasy feeling about him.		'''Father Talis''' is the head of the investigation into church corruption and is a dour, soft-spoken and introverted fellow. He is quietly ruthlessly efficient and has enough ‘information’ on various priests and lay officials to keep them in line, whether it’s true or not. He of course justifies this for the ‘continued stability of the church’. He is capable of quite monstrous acts in the name of his faith and continues his crusade against corruption and evil with a kind of calm and calculating fanaticism. Even when directly ordered not to do something, he will twist the intent and do it anyway, completely convinced that he knows better. He never loses sleep over his deeds because of his utter conviction of his beliefs. He has never been implicated in his deeds because of his scrupulous and almost anally retentive planning, though many people have a vaguely uneasy feeling about him.


			'''Kingdom of Menoa'''

			Although ostensibly the largest of the States, in practice it functions as many smaller states who disregard their ineffective royal family. While comprised almost entirely of the descendants of Urbanus Nobles and proud of their heritage, rank within the class is as often directly tied to a Noble's personal martial or magical prowess, as it is to control over military forces, wealth, or genealogy. Due to this a great deal of effort is invested in raising capable Noble children.

			'''The Royal City of Mene'''

			The Capital of '''Menoa''' and a pit of degeneracy and bacchanalian excess, Mene contains none of Talus's elegance, nor Colus's vibrancy, Mene is half dead city, much of it dilapidated and empty with little left but the extensive Royal Palace and surrounds which somehow manage to keep themselves in continual revelry.

			'''City of Colus'''

			One of many '''Menoan''' Cities and a natural fortress, Colus is surrounded by mountains on three sides and the open water of Sagum Bay on the fourth. Home to a famous gladiatorial arena, where many a dueling Noble has met his end in front of the Crowds, and many an unfortunate traveler has met their's on the end of a blade or spell so that some young hotshot can prove a point. More cosmopolitan than much of Menoa, it is also home to many a Noble's second house, a large Guilder enclave and the headquarters of a major Talus sect.

			'''Rosarius City'''

			Originally a mining town in the western city states, the City of Roses has turned into a haven for those still touched by the Doomsday weapons used in the original war with the Keltoi. Shunned as often as not by their countrymen and used to the need to band together with fellow humans and monsters to eke out a living in their harsh land, the citizens of Rosarius are an egalitarian, if violent lot, and will give most people a chance to prove themselves, if not a second.

	== Alignment ==		== Alignment ==

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 '''Talic Theocracy'''
-Led by the High Priest Lucius, the Theocracy dominates the Law and culture. There is significant prejudice against people who are not of the church and priests are given fair leeway in their activities, e.g., they don’t pay taxes. Lucius is a relatively conservative, academic, reasonable man with no head for politics and intrigue, preferring to delve into complex issues of doctrine, which is precisely why the Council of Priests elected him. He does not rock the boat and generally agrees on whatever the Priests put forth. Father Talis is the head of the investigation into church corruption and is a dour, soft-spoken and introverted fellow. He is quietly ruthlessly efficient and has enough ‘information’ on various priests and lay officials to keep them in line, whether it’s true or not. He of course justifies this for the ‘continued stability of the church’. He is capable of quite monstrous acts in the name of his faith and continues his crusade against corruption and evil with a kind of calm and calculating fanaticism. Even when directly ordered not to do something, he will twist the intent and do it anyway, completely convinced that he knows better. He never loses sleep over his deeds because of his utter conviction of his beliefs. He has never been implicated in his deeds because of his scrupulous and almost anally retentive planning, though many people have a vaguely uneasy feeling about him.
+The Talic Theocracy is a small nation state that includes the city of '''Talus''', '''Port Ceseric''' and '''Tripontium'''. It is the largest and most powerful political entity in the city states. Led by the High Priest Lucius, the Theocracy dominates the Law and culture. There is significant prejudice against people who are not of the church and priests are given fair leeway in their activities, e.g., they don’t pay taxes. The Knights of the Gallows are the military arm of the church and where their influence is strong, you can find their outposts.
 == Alignment ==

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	Led by the High Priest Lucius, the Theocracy dominates the Law and culture. There is significant prejudice against people who are not of the church and priests are given fair leeway in their activities, e.g., they don’t pay taxes. Lucius is a relatively conservative, academic, reasonable man with no head for politics and intrigue, preferring to delve into complex issues of doctrine, which is precisely why the Council of Priests elected him. He does not rock the boat and generally agrees on whatever the Priests put forth. Father Talis is the head of the investigation into church corruption and is a dour, soft-spoken and introverted fellow. He is quietly ruthlessly efficient and has enough ‘information’ on various priests and lay officials to keep them in line, whether it’s true or not. He of course justifies this for the ‘continued stability of the church’. He is capable of quite monstrous acts in the name of his faith and continues his crusade against corruption and evil with a kind of calm and calculating fanaticism. Even when directly ordered not to do something, he will twist the intent and do it anyway, completely convinced that he knows better. He never loses sleep over his deeds because of his utter conviction of his beliefs. He has never been implicated in his deeds because of his scrupulous and almost anally retentive planning, though many people have a vaguely uneasy feeling about him.		Led by the High Priest Lucius, the Theocracy dominates the Law and culture. There is significant prejudice against people who are not of the church and priests are given fair leeway in their activities, e.g., they don’t pay taxes. Lucius is a relatively conservative, academic, reasonable man with no head for politics and intrigue, preferring to delve into complex issues of doctrine, which is precisely why the Council of Priests elected him. He does not rock the boat and generally agrees on whatever the Priests put forth. Father Talis is the head of the investigation into church corruption and is a dour, soft-spoken and introverted fellow. He is quietly ruthlessly efficient and has enough ‘information’ on various priests and lay officials to keep them in line, whether it’s true or not. He of course justifies this for the ‘continued stability of the church’. He is capable of quite monstrous acts in the name of his faith and continues his crusade against corruption and evil with a kind of calm and calculating fanaticism. Even when directly ordered not to do something, he will twist the intent and do it anyway, completely convinced that he knows better. He never loses sleep over his deeds because of his utter conviction of his beliefs. He has never been implicated in his deeds because of his scrupulous and almost anally retentive planning, though many people have a vaguely uneasy feeling about him.

	~~'''~~Alignment~~'''~~		== Alignment ==

	Laideann have often been called unprincipled or amoral. However, they are a varied people and don't really dominate one alignment, though they tend ever so slightly towards neutrality.		Laideann have often been called unprincipled or amoral. However, they are a varied people and don't really dominate one alignment, though they tend ever so slightly towards neutrality.

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	An older, and according to themselves more noble and worthy people, the Laideann are the remnants of the once great Laideann Empire which was destroyed by the Keltoi when they invaded centuries ago. They enjoy a refined sense of the aesthetic and are great hedonists. They promote art and music and philosophy but there is always a faint sense of the decadent surrounding everything they do. They have been called lazily callous and immoral but the Laideann folk see this merely as the hallmarks of a more advanced civilisation. Physically, they tend towards slender, almost noble features; high brow and cheekbones, fine features and sharp profiles. They tend towards dark hair, usually curly and dark eyes with slender fingers and lithe frames. They have a great love for wine and narcotics and for the pleasures of life. Their religion is that of Talus, but outside the theocracy, few follow it with much ardour.		An older, and according to themselves more noble and worthy people, the Laideann are the remnants of the once great Laideann Empire which was destroyed by the Keltoi when they invaded centuries ago. They enjoy a refined sense of the aesthetic and are great hedonists. They promote art and music and philosophy but there is always a faint sense of the decadent surrounding everything they do. They have been called lazily callous and immoral but the Laideann folk see this merely as the hallmarks of a more advanced civilisation. Physically, they tend towards slender, almost noble features; high brow and cheekbones, fine features and sharp profiles. They tend towards dark hair, usually curly and dark eyes with slender fingers and lithe frames. They have a great love for wine and narcotics and for the pleasures of life. Their religion is that of Talus, but outside the theocracy, few follow it with much ardour.

	'''Laideann ~~Religion~~'''		'''Laideann Names'''

			http://www.babynamenetwork.com/baby_names/origin.cfm?origin=Latin&gender=Male

			Yes, I'm lazy.

			== Laideann Religion ==

	Laideanns follow a monotheistic and enigmatic god named Talus. He (though actually the god is seen as possessing both male and female traits) is a distant and non-interventionist deity who speaks solely through intermediaries, i.e., the clergy. His dicta and laws are not overly strict, though they have been construed as such, most notably by the Knights of the Gallows. Their holy writ, a code called ''The Dictates'' is a weighty tome barely understood by anyone outside the Laideann lands, and not all within as it is written in Old Laideann and has never been translated. This of course is where the vast majority of misunderstandings and misapplications stem from. Still, most Laideanns follow the rituals and pay them the required lip service for tradition's sake more than anything else.		Laideanns follow a monotheistic and enigmatic god named Talus. He (though actually the god is seen as possessing both male and female traits) is a distant and non-interventionist deity who speaks solely through intermediaries, i.e., the clergy. His dicta and laws are not overly strict, though they have been construed as such, most notably by the Knights of the Gallows. Their holy writ, a code called ''The Dictates'' is a weighty tome barely understood by anyone outside the Laideann lands, and not all within as it is written in Old Laideann and has never been translated. This of course is where the vast majority of misunderstandings and misapplications stem from. Still, most Laideanns follow the rituals and pay them the required lip service for tradition's sake more than anything else.

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	== Laideann Northern City States ==		== Laideann Northern City States ==

	The Northern City States are a loose collection of states covering a geographically small but politically and economically powerful area. As the name suggests, they are a group of city states ~~which~~ are clustered around ~~a great river~~. ~~They bicker~~ and fight amongst themselves constantly and always vie for the upperhand in their endless trade wars and political ~~manoeuverings~~.		The Northern City States are a loose collection of states covering a geographically small but politically and economically powerful area. As the name suggests, they are a group of city states. They are clustered around the banks of the White River, so named for its dramatically swift currents at the eastern estuaries. The states manoeuvre and fight amongst themselves constantly and always vie for the upperhand in their endless trade wars and political dealings. They are an old people and some would say past their time on this realm for they are decadant in their ways and somewhat cynical in their outlook.

	== History ==		== History ==
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	== The Laideann People ==		== The Laideann People ==
	[[Image:GeneralMaximus.jpg\|thumb\|General Maximus minutes before the battle at ~~deer creek~~ turned against him.]]		[[Image:GeneralMaximus.jpg\|thumb\|General Maximus minutes before the battle at Deer Creek turned against him.]]

	An older and according to themselves, more noble and worthy people, the Laideann are the remnants of the once great Laideann Empire which was destroyed. They enjoy a refined sense of the aesthetic and are great hedonists. They promote art and music and philosophy but there is always a faint sense of the decadent surrounding everything they do. They have been called ~~cruel~~ and immoral but the Laideann see this merely as the hallmarks of a more advanced civilisation. Physically, they tend towards slender ~~and~~ almost noble features. They tend towards curly ~~black hair~~ and dark eyes with slender fingers and lithe frames. They have a great love for wine and narcotics and for the pleasures of life. ~~The dominant~~ religion is that of Talus, but outside the theocracy, few follow it with much ardour.		An older, and according to themselves more noble and worthy people, the Laideann are the remnants of the once great Laideann Empire which was destroyed by the Keltoi when they invaded centuries ago. They enjoy a refined sense of the aesthetic and are great hedonists. They promote art and music and philosophy but there is always a faint sense of the decadent surrounding everything they do. They have been called lazily callous and immoral but the Laideann folk see this merely as the hallmarks of a more advanced civilisation. Physically, they tend towards slender, almost noble features; high brow and cheekbones, fine features and sharp profiles. They tend towards dark hair, usually curly and dark eyes with slender fingers and lithe frames. They have a great love for wine and narcotics and for the pleasures of life. Their religion is that of Talus, but outside the theocracy, few follow it with much ardour.

			'''Laideann Religion'''

			Laideanns follow a monotheistic and enigmatic god named Talus. He (though actually the god is seen as possessing both male and female traits) is a distant and non-interventionist deity who speaks solely through intermediaries, i.e., the clergy. His dicta and laws are not overly strict, though they have been construed as such, most notably by the Knights of the Gallows. Their holy writ, a code called ''The Dictates'' is a weighty tome barely understood by anyone outside the Laideann lands, and not all within as it is written in Old Laideann and has never been translated. This of course is where the vast majority of misunderstandings and misapplications stem from. Still, most Laideanns follow the rituals and pay them the required lip service for tradition's sake more than anything else.

	== Principal Cities ==		== Principal Cities ==

	Talic Theocracy		'''Talic Theocracy'''

	Led by the High Priest Lucius, the Theocracy dominates the Law and culture. There is significant prejudice against people who are not of the church and priests are given fair leeway in their activities, e.g., they don’t pay taxes. Lucius is a relatively conservative, academic, reasonable man with no head for politics and intrigue, preferring to delve into complex issues of doctrine, which is precisely why the Council of Priests elected him. He does not rock the boat and generally agrees on whatever the Priests put forth. Father Talis is the head of the investigation into church corruption and is a dour, soft-spoken and introverted fellow. He is quietly ruthlessly efficient and has enough ‘information’ on various priests and lay officials to keep them in line, whether it’s true or not. He of course justifies this for the ‘continued stability of the church’. He is capable of quite monstrous acts in the name of his faith and continues his crusade against corruption and evil with a kind of calm and calculating fanaticism. Even when directly ordered not to do something, he will twist the intent and do it anyway, completely convinced that he knows better. He never loses sleep over his deeds because of his utter conviction of his beliefs. He has never been implicated in his deeds because of his scrupulous and almost anally retentive planning, though many people have a vaguely uneasy feeling about him.		Led by the High Priest Lucius, the Theocracy dominates the Law and culture. There is significant prejudice against people who are not of the church and priests are given fair leeway in their activities, e.g., they don’t pay taxes. Lucius is a relatively conservative, academic, reasonable man with no head for politics and intrigue, preferring to delve into complex issues of doctrine, which is precisely why the Council of Priests elected him. He does not rock the boat and generally agrees on whatever the Priests put forth. Father Talis is the head of the investigation into church corruption and is a dour, soft-spoken and introverted fellow. He is quietly ruthlessly efficient and has enough ‘information’ on various priests and lay officials to keep them in line, whether it’s true or not. He of course justifies this for the ‘continued stability of the church’. He is capable of quite monstrous acts in the name of his faith and continues his crusade against corruption and evil with a kind of calm and calculating fanaticism. Even when directly ordered not to do something, he will twist the intent and do it anyway, completely convinced that he knows better. He never loses sleep over his deeds because of his utter conviction of his beliefs. He has never been implicated in his deeds because of his scrupulous and almost anally retentive planning, though many people have a vaguely uneasy feeling about him.

	Alignment Laideann are a varied people and don't really dominate one alignment, though they tend ever so slightly towards neutrality.		'''Alignment'''

			Laideann have often been called unprincipled or amoral. However, they are a varied people and don't really dominate one alignment, though they tend ever so slightly towards neutrality.

	== How the Laideann see the other races: ==		== How the Laideann see the other races: ==
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	'''Goliaths:'''		'''Goliaths:'''
	Very few Laideann have seen one, but they find them brutish and ugly things, barely considered sentient in the true sense.		Very few Laideann have seen one, but they find them brutish and ugly things, barely considered sentient in the true sense.

	'''Lizardmen:'''		'''Lizardmen:'''
	Horrid beasts that are only good for extermination.		Horrid beasts that are only good for extermination, though some of their glands make excellently aromatic perfumes.

	'''Summer Islanders:'''		'''Summer Islanders:'''
	For peoples who share a love of pleasure, the Summer Islanders and the Laideann couldn't be more different culturally, though they at least treat them like second class citizens instead of persona no grata.		For peoples who share a love of pleasure, the Summer Islanders and the Laideann couldn't be more different culturally, though they at least treat them like second class citizens instead of ''persona no grata''. There is lively trade of exotic luxuries between the cultures, though.

	'''Teleri:'''		'''Teleri:'''
	The Laideann have a history of trade with the Laideann and find certains aspects of their culture fascinating, though they don't really take them seriously.		The Laideann have a history of trade with the Laideann and find certains aspects of their culture fascinating, though they don't really take them seriously and refer to them disparagingly as 'Sea Elves'.

	'''Umberkim:'''		'''Umberkim:'''
	The Laideann have almost no contact with the Umberkim and since they don't fight the Ailokim, have no general opinion of them.\		The Laideann have almost no contact with the Umberkim and since they don't fight the Ailokim, have no general opinion of them.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

	{{Ourworld}}		{{Ourworld}}