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| [[Chetetsh]] People, [[Nusa]] People, [[Uzhadasa]] People | | [[Chetetsh]] People, [[Nusa]] People, [[Uzhadasa]] People |
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| ===Religion===
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| The main religion is [[Religions#Sunkhu|Sunkhu Shamanism]].
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| Rather than having temples, shamans declare natural landmarks such as hills or mountains to be sacred sites, and manmade structures called ovuqu are places of worship and offering.
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| A shaman usually has some influence on the zhadas, though they are usually seen as an advisory figures.
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| ===Magic===
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| Most mages in Batur borrow their magical knowledge from higher beings, much like the Yvabirans. There are actually a number of magichaists, as the ancient Dunin seem to have gotten their hands on some enchanted items. A very small number of mages are also natural magificers, but magiturgists are unheard of.
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| Common magic orders include volunturgy and diviniturgy.
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| Magic is most commonly used for religious purposes.
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| ===Economy=== | | ===Economy=== |
| Barter or livestock currency are the primary forms of trade in Batur, though several types of coins are accepted in some markets along the [[Trade#Archroad|Archroad]]. | | Barter or livestock currency are the primary forms of trade in Batur, though several types of coins are accepted in some markets along the [[Trade#Archroad|Archroad]]. |
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| The people of Batur mainly offer high quality horses and wool, as well as some bronze and hide. Their most valuable pigment is a vivid white-grey colour called Dunian Grey, and is made from chalk or zinc.
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| ===Military===
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| Military in Batur is mostly used to defend their lands and enforce the law. Sometimes they become invading forces.
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| Being almost entirely landlocked, Batur has nothing in the way of naval forces. Some people know how to make sail canoes and ferries to cross rivers.
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| Ranged weapons are mostly bows and sometimes javelins.
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| Melee weapons used by soldiers include polearms and axes.
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| Batur elite soldiers are generally highly skilled and heroic mounted archers who are good at raiding, as this makes up the bulk of their combat style.
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| ===Culture===
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| Common forms of entertainment include food and drink, hunting, music, and tournaments.
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| Common artforms include carving, singing, woodwind, weaving, and beadworking.
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| Common cultural practices include shamanism, ritualistic sacrifices, blood oaths, and vows of silence.
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| Common cultural beliefs include children belong to the community, and honour is good.
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| Building materials used include hide, bone, timber, and thatch.
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| Clothing materials used include wool, leather, and fur.
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