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| =Benevis= | | =Benevis= |
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| For history of these people, see [[Benevis History]]. | | For history of these people, see [[Benevis History]]. |
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| Most people in Benevis are part of a feudal kingdom ruled by a king.
| | === Benevan Cultures === |
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| Margon's capital is Lyte and has a population of ~170,000.
| | Kingdom of [[Vastin]] |
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| Arkein's capital is Regalias and has a population of ~150,000. | | Kingdom of [[Arkein]] |
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| Vatin's capital is Duracia with a population of ~155,000.
| | Kingdom of [[Margon]] |
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| The largest city in Nor is Umburn and has a population of ~71,000.
| | Kingdom of [[Umberia]] |
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| ===Religions===
| | [[Granland]] Kingdom |
| The state religion of most Benevis kingdoms is the [[Religions#Red_Temple|Red Temple]].
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| The religion utilises large temples as centres of worship and places where priests of the Temple can be found. Smaller temples for towns and villages are known simply as chapels.
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| Due to the physical presence of Nikina among his religion, the Red Temple has a lot of influence on the ruling powers.
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| The old religion of the area is [[Religions#Leisatru|Leisatru]], which follows the god Leiyu and his family of deities. The religion is almost nonexistant today.
| | [[Regyland]] Kingdom |
| Members of this religion are known simply as followers, and their main places of worship are henges made of wood or stone.
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| ===Magic===
| | [[Curin]] Kingdom |
| In Benevis, most magic users are magiturgists taught by the [[Carson]] Institute, with the number of magificers coming in at a close second. Magimancers borrowing magic from other beings come mostly in the form of Red Priests of the [[Religions#Red_Temple|Temple]] or similar orders, but are quite rare. Magichaists are fairly rare as well, as artifacts are not commonly found in Benevis.
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| Common magic orders are elementurgy and diviniturgy.
| | Princedom of [[Oluseon]] |
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| Magic is mostly used for religious purposes, for production (mainly mining), for restoration, and in warfare.
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| ===Economy===
| | * [[Laviscon]] |
| Benevis use both metal coins -- called argons or umbers -- and barter for trade.
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| Luxury goods in this region are mainly wine, olive oil, and furs. Other trade goods include wool, marble, grain, gold, spice, and pigments. Their most popular pigment is called Vastin Yellow, which is made of yellow ochre and offers a rich, warm shade of yellow.
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| ===Military===
| | * [[Velena]] |
| Benevan military is mostly used for defending against outside invasions. Guards are a separate force, and primarily enforce the law and protect the privileged.
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| Ships from this area are among some of the most advanced in the world, seeing widespread use of multi-masted seafaring naval forces.
| | Crown of [[Simbea]] |
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| Ranged weapons common among soldiers include bows, crossbows, artillery, and sometimes magic.
| | Grand Duchy of [[Yaele]] |
| Melee weapons commonly include bladed weapons, polearms, blunt weapons, and sometimes peasant weapons.
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| The main kingdoms of Benevis are one of few places in the world to utilise soldiers mounted on flying creatures. In Benevis, they use [[Liogons|leoknights]].
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| The best soldiers are typically knights, with legendary heroes -- either highly strategic, or excellent combatants -- being a common part of the military culture. Monster-slayers are also highly esteemed.
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| Eastern Baracsa, especially around Simbea, employ the use of war [[Trains]].
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| ===Culture=== | | ===Economy=== |
| Common forms of entertainment include festivals, performances, plays, music, and tournaments.
| | Benevis use both metal coins -- called argons or umbers -- and barter for trade. |
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| Common artforms include paintings, sculptures, songs, architecture, drama, and musical instruments.
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| Common cultural practices include visual arts, festive rites of passage, formal social dances, and combat sports.
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| Common cultural beliefs include good versus evil, and justice is good.
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| Building materials used include thatch, timber, clay brick, stone brick, and marble.
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| Clothing materials used include wool, leather, cotton, linen, and fur.
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| [[Trains]] are a rare and expensive form of transport on mainland areas, possible mainly due to the broad, high-quality roads mostly dating back to the [[Seleru_History#Xilou_Hoqomer|Xilou Hoqomer]] and presence of [[Uniquefauna#Orcanor|orcanor]].
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| * The Defenders, a division of the Red Temple of religious warriors who protect sacred sites. | | * The Defenders, a division of the Red Temple of religious warriors who protect sacred sites. |
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| * The [[Venquis]], an order of monster-slayers who operate mostly in secret. | | * The [[Venquis]], an order of monster-slayers who operate mostly in secret. |
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| * The Carson Institute, a set of schools which studies and teaches magic. | | * The [[Carson Institute]], a set of schools which studies and teaches magic. |
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| * The White Order, the term for all knights and nobles and any soldiers under their command. Usually sub-divided into smaller orders of knights and such. | | * The White Order, the term for all knights and nobles and any soldiers under their command. Usually sub-divided into smaller orders of knights and such. |
