Heartlanders
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Heartlanders reside mostly in urban locations, like big cities and towns. They tend to be more sophisticated than other human sub-races, especially in the higher layers of the Heartlander society. Most men would be trained in combat. Nobility is considered an important part of Heartlander culture. as such is often considered part of the Heartlanders, due to this there is often an established hierarchy. Cultures such as those of former Salvus and Renatus, as well as Auvergnian culture would fit with Heartlanders.
Physical Attributes
The physicial construction of Heartlanders is very diverse, but they tend to be built lighter than Highlanders. Their hair color is usually a shade of black, brown, auburn, blonde or white and their eyes are most commonly blue, hazel, amber, brown or green.
Other Attributes
Heartlanders tend to be very ambitious, pursuing whatever they seek with a unified passion, but they are often reckless in that regard.
Aging
Like all humans, Heartlanders can live up to a maximum of 150 years. However, The typical life span of a Heartlander is that of 60 to 80 years of age. Heartlanders are best described as living large and dying young. Heartlanders indulge in the finer attributes of society and tend to seek out what is most desirable at the time. The pursuit of happiness through both social and physical satisfaction leaves room for little else.
Curses
Like the rest of Humanity, Heartlanders are cursed with decreased lifespan. They make up for this by working hard and creating many progeny.
Culture
The Heartlanders are led by those considered of nobility. These nobles often hold land granted to them by a nation leader using the feudal system. In return for the protection and recognition of the nation leader, they vow to fight for him at his command. These lords are almost always men, as women are not seen fit to lead in Heartlander culture.
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Religion
Heartlanders follow the Church of the Canon, which is the state religion of the Holy Orenian Empire. Not following this religion as a Heartlander is considered taboo by most of the population and its government.
Cities
Heartlanders tend to live in large cities.
Current
- Johannesburg - Capital of the Holy Orenian Empire and home to the largest Heartlander population in Axios
Previous
- Felsen
- Petrus