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'''Introduction:''' A proud and hardy race, the Highland people are descendants of Horen that dwell in the rougher corners of the world. Oft found braving the elements in the far north, or battling threats on the frontier. Some of the toughest and most rugged heroes of humanity have emerged from the ranks of this proud people.
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|race = Highlander
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|race tree = Human
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|weight = 100lbs - 290 lbs
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|height = 4'8" - 6'4" ft
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|eye color = Blue, grey, hazel, amber, brown, green
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|hair color = Black, brown, auburn, blonder, ginger
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|government= Monarchy
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|bonus profession = N/A
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|racial perk 1 type = positive
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|racial perk 1 name = Quick Learner
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|racial perk 1 description = Humans receive a +5% XP for every skill
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|racial perk 2 name = Make it count
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|racial perk 2 description = Auto-aging humans receive an additional +10% XP for every Skill
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|profession bonuses 1 description= Humans can advance any capped skill two-tier higher than usual if the cap isn't Inept
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'''Physical Attributes:'''
 
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Highlanders are typically larger  than their fairer cousins due to the harsh constraints of their homelands only allowing the strongest to survive. It is not unusual for highlanders to sport copious amounts of facial hair, with some highlander cultures regarding this as a symbol of masculinity. Highlanders are fair skinned with hair colour ranging from blond to dark brown, some variations of highlanders have been known to dye their hair as a ritual for battle however this is not common.
 
  
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'''Other Attributes:'''
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'''The Highlanders''' are a human cultural group, made up of pioneers, yeomen, and all those who choose to live in the rougher corners of the world. Generally of a smaller and more spread population than the city dwelling Heartlanders, they lead rougher lives in the wilderness and on warpaths. The variation in their culture is great, made up of a great many nations & groups who maintain a solid nucleus of population separate from the population centers of the Heartlanders. Good examples of Highlander cultures are the Hansetian, Haense, Raevir, & Norland.
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Highlanders usually display brash and aggressive personalities that are likely a result of the highly warlike and hierarchical societies from which they originate
 
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Aging[edit]
 
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Highlanders typically follow the standard aging of descendants of Horen, not living far beyond eighty years of age naturally. However due to the harsh lifestyle of the highlander people they often meet death earlier than others
 
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'''Curse:'''
 
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The Highlanders experience the same curse as the rest of the progeny of Horen, with very short lives.
 
  
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==Professions==
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== Physical Attributes ==
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===Skin Coloration===
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Pale skin is common amongst the Highlanders, but so are darker complexions & tans. Many laborers are part of this group, and many are olive-skinned or otherwise darker from sun exposure. Additionally, even those who are pale generally do not show the pink health of the Heartlanders.
  
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'''Racial Profession:''' None. Instead, humans can advance any capped skill two tier higher than usual if the cap isn't Inept.
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===Hair Coloration===
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Special Perks
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Beyond that, traits vary wildly depending on the specific culture and people group being addressed. However, a general range can be found. Hair color ranges from black, brown, auburn, blonde, & ginger.
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===Eye Coloration===
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Eye color also ranges greatly, with blue, grey, hazel, amber, brown, & many shades of green found across the Highlander populace.
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===Height===
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The usual Highlander height range is '''4'8"'''- '''6'4" ft'''. This is larger than the general Heartlander range, given the larger body types & heights found amongst the Highlanders.
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===Lifespan===
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Like all of Horen’s descendants, the Highlanders can live a maximum of 150 years. Similar to Heartlanders, however, there is a general pattern & lifespan the usual Highlander will live. This is '''60'''-'''90''' years, approximately the same as Heartlanders. This is, however, for different reasons. Unlike the luxurious & squalor of Heartlander life, Highlanders tend to lead rough lives. These rougher lives, usually full of labor and work to survive on the outer edges of civilization, mean that the average Highlander will grow old and die anywhere within the given range of 60 to 90 years.
  
 
==Culture==
 
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The culture of the highlander people is very diverse and is divided into several subgroups that characterize the ethnic, geographical and ideological divisions in the highlander people. Each of these cultural subgroups has a rich and expansive culture that will be covered at length below. There are three main branches of highlander culture, namely Hansetian, Kaedrinic and Raev. All subsequent highland cultures can be linked to these three main branches.
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Unlike their kin of the heartland, the Highlandic peoples are divided into various subgroups such as the Raev, Kaedrini, Norlandic, and Haeseni which are all unique and occasionally at odds. It's a miracle they have been grouped by historians into such a broad term as each draws upon different ancient traditions, with different styles of combat, beliefs and tenets, and amongst many other differing political allegiances.
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'''Haeseni:'''
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The Haeseni people (also known as Edlervik in their native [[Naumariav]]) are ethnic natives of the Kingdom of [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska|Haense]], most dominantly bearing black, dark brown or dirty blonde hair and bright blue eyes, sometimes brown-ish or green, and fair skin. Their identity can be traced to the end of Schismatic Wars in the late 1400s, where the recently-conquered Hanseti were subjugated by a new Raevir governing elite. Historically, the recognized 'beginning' of the Haeseni is the coronation of [[Peter I of Haense|Petyr Barbanov]] in 1579 to the thrones of Hanseti and Ruska, later shortened simply to ''Haense''. However, in years prior to the coronation, the upper class of the mixing Hanseti and Raevir cultures had begun to mold unique customs and legal systems, and especially following the disastrous War of the Ducal Confederation of the late 1510s, began to associate themselves as natives rather than Raevir settlers. The unified culture of the 'haeseni' thrives when enforcing its traditions of rough militant life, honor, and family. They are known to sternly disapprove of external influences that encroach on their culture, especially that of modernist heartlander reforms.
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'''Kaedrini:''' (Taken from the Kaedreni Scirpt, Written by the Byzabro)
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Unlike their Aegisian counterparts, the origin of the Kaedreni people had not come from the world of Aegis, nor are its people an ancient ethnicity stemming since the beginning of recorded time. Kaedrin, formed from the fires of the Malinorian Wars, was a kingdom that expressed the same ideals of tradition and simplicity that couples its people into the Highlander people. The Kaedreni people are considered successors to the once proud Kingdom of Gaekrin, located in northeast Aeldin. After the plague known as Zitoun’s Revenge, the kingdom disintegrated and fractured, most of the more prominent families fleeing in all directions. The Chivay family arrived in Asulon as a result, and brought with them the cultural aspects of their Aeldinic ancestry. When Kaedrin was granted to Peter I, those same aspects were revitalized and expressed once again, and the Kaedreni people once again saw a rapid revival.
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'''Norlanders:''' Descended from the Narvauk and Lakian peoples, they became a truly distinguishable Highlander subset in Anthos. The Norlandic people follow the [[Red Faith]], as opposed to the more common Human faith of Canonism. The Norlandic people are known for being proud, honorable, and faithful with an unwillingness to be subjugated below anyone else. Norlandic folk are fair skinned with hair ranging from black to light brown. A hardy and strong people the Norlandic folk often reside in the harsh and cold mountains of the North where they build their impenetrable fortresses.
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'''Raevir:'''
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A culture birthed from the ancient highlands among its deep river networks, the Raevir experienced a great renaissance and dominated the political field of Oren in the realm of Anthos and from thenceforth spearheaded Highlander culture among its many noble houses and their cadet branches. Their first bastion of power, the Krelmstad once overlooked the bustling city of Kralta which housed a wide range of peoples. The raev, in the Old Age, focused on teamwork and unity versus individuality of the soul. Their social structure was unlike the other cultures of Man which possessed unified militant doctrine. In opposition, the raevir were defined by their serf class, called strelts. These peoples ranged from agricultural farmers to steel smiths. Each contributed to the community and each owed loyalty to their lord. The raev man, or woman, is defined by brown hair, sometimes favoring darker shades. Their skin is fair, however strelesy often possessed darker, more tanned complexions due to working the field. Their Great House can be identified in the House Carrion.
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==The Humanities and Arts==
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The stereotype that highlanders are artless people is a shame. They often dabbled in art forms involving great religious scenes, (see Bogdan and the Scrolls), they've also embarked on great feats of writing, often recounting the political history or makeup of Oren in volumes.
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Highlander music often consists of stringed and flute instruments, sometimes, however, drawing upon the drum. Voices, often a singular toned speaking voice, is employed by Highlanders such as the Raev to add intricate lyricism into their music whereas a Hanset might add with their deep voices a wide range of tones, often chanting. Music, in Highlandic cultures, is often associated with marching in war or with the merriment of a tavern or fire. This, in turn, leads to many drinking songs and many war songs, however it would be stereotyping the highlander man by saying he could only dabble in such barbaric fields. Many great composers, such as the Burgundian Bard or Sven the Bard, along with great ballads have come from this massive sect of Man.
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Whereas, literature, is a very defined aspect among the nobility of the Highlanders. The aristocracies have produced great chroniclers of history and great tellers of tales. Among the common folk, literature is often passed by word of mouth around the fire or through social gatherings. The Highlandic clergyman is often associated with their skill in word, being a proven wordweaver is often necessary to win the hearts of the Heartlandic brothers in faith. Overall, the Highlanders possess great abilities for folk tales of great adventures, but more specifically tales of history.
  
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==Religion==
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In the past, the Highlanders have been dominated by religious beliefs. In the Kaedrini culture, the belief of 'Lucienism' once dominated. In comparison to Modern Lucienism, developed by the proto-Aesterwaldians, this Lucienism was marked by human dominance and fueled the war machine, the beliefs, that was the White Rose. The Hansetians, possibly the longest opposer to Orenian mainstream, worshipped the pagan goddess Celestia before converting to the Church of the True Faith. In the Raev, the old faith of Ruskan Orthodoxy was molded amongst the aristocracy and clergy. In the aftermath of the Horenian Exodus, the Raevir forged this religion in opposition to other denominations and, in future years, most directly opposed the Order of Saint Lucien. Ruskan Orthodoxy, perhaps the most important contribution of Highlanders to the Faith of Man, was a key component in molding the modern Church of the Canon. The highlander cultures were once pitted against one another, in the Great Schism. A war between the Canonist League, spearheaded by the Pontiff Daniel I (a former Carrion) clashed against the Schismatic Aesterwaldian-Rovin state, which sook to remove the Carrionic Hegemony from the Church. The Schismatics failed, and Canonism now unites most Highland peoples. Though in the Norlandic culture, the [[Red Faith]] has always been the prominent religion throughout its history.
  
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'''Hanseti:'''
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A cultural group of highlanders from the Aegian region of Haense. They are extremely militant as evidenced by their enlistment in the widely influential Teutonic Order. They typically speak Marian amongst one another (the native language of the Haensian people) but are usually fluent in common. However it should be noted that their Marian roots result in a pronounced accent. Hansetians epitomized honour and strength as the peak of social virtue and often focused on increasing or defending these traits. However the bulk and militant temperament of the Hansentian people should not be used to define them as dumb brutes. They were certainly not dwarfed in intellectual fields with their architecture and war machines being some of the most effective and advanced of any of the descendant races. The Haensian people were towering titans of warfare that shaped the history of humanity through their actions.
 
  
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*'''Waldenian:'''A subset of Haense that entered prominence following the collapse of Haense and the Teutonic order in Athera. Led by a series of Apostolic Kings. A great deal of the Waldenian people originated from the Order of Saint Lucien. The Waldenian people speak with a pronounced accent and are a very disciplined people. There military orders are very hierarchicial and well drilled. The Waldenian people are a highly efficient and disciplined people.
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*'''Norlanders:'''Another subset of Haense that was founded by Haensian folk and militant wood elves following the collapse of Haense in Athera. Though they follow the creator the Norland people have a history of independence and rebellion. They are quite fond of their freedom and are highly suspicious of outsiders due to the repeated attempts to crush them by outsiders. Norland folk are fair skinned with hair ranging from dark brown to light brown. There is rumours that they have bred with their wood elven companions but these rumours are unproven. The Norland people prove to be a hardy and efficient people with an incredibly strong drive for independence.
 
  
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Another cultural group of highlanders originating from the lands of Aeldin. Typically fair skinned with blond or light brown hair. The Kaedrin people are a militaristic bunch, having produced the majority of the forces within the White Rose. They engage in large architecture projects on behalf of the White Rose order. Very focused on military perfection the Kaedrin people exert a great deal of effort in crafting the perfect soldier. Utilizing advanced exercises to improve physical strength, unit cohesion and tactical skill. The Kaedrin people focus on the export of arms and armour as the primary means of funds to sustain their military. Overall the Kaedrin people are an extremely militaristic people who have come into great success on the field of battle.
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Also known as ''Haense'', home to the Haeseni. This Nation is located in the Northern region of [[Almaris]].
  
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Raevir
 
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A strange northern culture with an extremely heavy accent. Almost exclusively militaristic in nature the Raev people formed the mainstay of the Decterum order. Typically Raevir have very dark black hair accompanied by heavy facial hair. They stand at a middling height in contrast to the towering stature of their other northern kin. They are very fond of alcoholic beverages. Though they were once extremely populace in Oren their numbers have fallen dramatically as the Raevir houses fell from power after several gruelling inter human wars. The Raevir people are an industrious people that experienced rises and falls in power but overall were relatively successful at keeping the realms of man unified under a single banner.
 
  
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* [[Norland|Kingdom of Norland]]
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A culture of polytheistic highlanders with a severe tendency towards savage, barbarism and battle. With a pantheon that glorifies death in battle these strange warriors are some of the most violent and aggressive amongst the highlander people. The Darweigin people are usually far taller than average, almost always towering over six feet. They will sport elaborate hairstyles and tattoos in accordance with their religion. Strangely the Darweigin highlanders cannot be linked to any existing or historical highland groups.
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Also know simply as ''Norland'', it is the successor state to the [[Morsgrad|Duchy of Morsgrad]] and thus home to the Norlandic people, but also houses the Gorundyr and various other Highlanders. A densely populated region of Highlanders in [[Almaris]], situated to the North of the Cloud Temple.  
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Highlanders shun most art forms preferring to focus on the art of waging war. Any highlander claiming to be an artist would no doubt be shunned by his peers.
 
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Literature[edit]
 
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Highlanders are not well known for their scholarly tradition and beyond their historical records there are no great poems or recountings of tale. Though warriors are fond of boasting of the achievements of their fathers after imbuing a few ale.
 
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Highlander music typically consists of battle hymns or tavern songs with very little formalized music being recorded.
 
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Highlanders follow the Church of the Cannon allowing their Heartland brethren to minister to them in manners of faith.
 
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It cannot be said that there is any one history of Highlanders due to the multiple sub groups of Highland people. To properly understand the historical progression of highlanders one must examine the history of man in its totality. Links to a more indepth entry on the history of each of the respective human kingdoms will be provided below.
 
  
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The main highlander settlements that currently exist are located in the Earldom of Ostavar and the Duchy of Courland. The Duchy of Courland has experienced several overhauls of late and the city of Riga has been refurbished. It can be argued that this is not a true highlander settlement as the Stauntons are a heartlander house that gained the lands of a highlander house however this is merely semantics. The Earldom of Ostavar houses several highlander families of Norlandic culture, the settlements of Seahelm, Valkyria, Frostholm and Crestholm all bustle with northern souls.
 
  
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'''Historical Highlander Kingdoms'''
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Highlander lore is a compilation of influences from Germanic, Viking and Witcher sources
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*Kingdom of [[Hanseti]]
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Highlanders are the best humans
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*Kingdom of [[Kaedrin]]
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*Kingdom of [[Aesterwald]]
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*Apostolic [[Kingdom of Ruska]]
  
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'''Current Highlander Settlements'''
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*[[Karosgrad]] — Capital of the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska|Kingdom of Haense]].
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*[[Varhelm]] — Capital of the [[Kingdom of Norland]]
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'''Former Highlander Settlements'''
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*[[Dunharrow]] - Former Capital of the [[Kingdom of Norland]]
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*[[St. Karlsburg]] — Former Capital of the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska|Kingdom of Haense]] prior to [[Great Northern War|The Great Northern War]].
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*[[Alban]] - Former Capital of the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska|Kingdom of Haense]] after the [[Second Battle of the Rothswood|Greyspine Rebellion]]
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*[[Vjorhelm]] - Former Capital of the [[Kingdom of Norland]], until its eventual destruction during the [[Third Crusade]].
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*[[Markev]] — Former Capital of the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska|Kingdom of Haense]], until the remnants fled Atlas.
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*[[Nordengrad]] - Former Capital of the [[Earl of Nordengrad|Earldom of Nordengrad]], until the remnants fled Atlas.
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*[[Reza]] — Former Capital of the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska|Kingdom of Haense]] prior to the transition to [[New Reza]].
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*[[New Reza]] — Former Capital of the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska|Kingdom of Haense]]. Destroyed by meteorites during the fall of [[Arcas]].
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*[[Morsgrad]] — Former Capital of the [[Kingdom of Norland]] on [[Arcas]].
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Latest revision as of 02:37, 5 March 2021

Highlander
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Category: Human
Weight: 100lbs - 290 lbs
Height: 4'8" - 6'4" ft
Eye Color: Blue, grey, hazel, amber, brown, green
Hair Color: Black, brown, auburn, blonder, ginger


The Highlanders are a human cultural group, made up of pioneers, yeomen, and all those who choose to live in the rougher corners of the world. Generally of a smaller and more spread population than the city dwelling Heartlanders, they lead rougher lives in the wilderness and on warpaths. The variation in their culture is great, made up of a great many nations & groups who maintain a solid nucleus of population separate from the population centers of the Heartlanders. Good examples of Highlander cultures are the Hansetian, Haense, Raevir, & Norland.

Physical Attributes

Skin Coloration

Pale skin is common amongst the Highlanders, but so are darker complexions & tans. Many laborers are part of this group, and many are olive-skinned or otherwise darker from sun exposure. Additionally, even those who are pale generally do not show the pink health of the Heartlanders.

Hair Coloration

Beyond that, traits vary wildly depending on the specific culture and people group being addressed. However, a general range can be found. Hair color ranges from black, brown, auburn, blonde, & ginger.

Eye Coloration

Eye color also ranges greatly, with blue, grey, hazel, amber, brown, & many shades of green found across the Highlander populace.

Height

The usual Highlander height range is 4'8"- 6'4" ft. This is larger than the general Heartlander range, given the larger body types & heights found amongst the Highlanders.

Lifespan

Like all of Horen’s descendants, the Highlanders can live a maximum of 150 years. Similar to Heartlanders, however, there is a general pattern & lifespan the usual Highlander will live. This is 60-90 years, approximately the same as Heartlanders. This is, however, for different reasons. Unlike the luxurious & squalor of Heartlander life, Highlanders tend to lead rough lives. These rougher lives, usually full of labor and work to survive on the outer edges of civilization, mean that the average Highlander will grow old and die anywhere within the given range of 60 to 90 years.

Culture

Unlike their kin of the heartland, the Highlandic peoples are divided into various subgroups such as the Raev, Kaedrini, Norlandic, and Haeseni which are all unique and occasionally at odds. It's a miracle they have been grouped by historians into such a broad term as each draws upon different ancient traditions, with different styles of combat, beliefs and tenets, and amongst many other differing political allegiances.

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Haeseni: The Haeseni people (also known as Edlervik in their native Naumariav) are ethnic natives of the Kingdom of Haense, most dominantly bearing black, dark brown or dirty blonde hair and bright blue eyes, sometimes brown-ish or green, and fair skin. Their identity can be traced to the end of Schismatic Wars in the late 1400s, where the recently-conquered Hanseti were subjugated by a new Raevir governing elite. Historically, the recognized 'beginning' of the Haeseni is the coronation of Petyr Barbanov in 1579 to the thrones of Hanseti and Ruska, later shortened simply to Haense. However, in years prior to the coronation, the upper class of the mixing Hanseti and Raevir cultures had begun to mold unique customs and legal systems, and especially following the disastrous War of the Ducal Confederation of the late 1510s, began to associate themselves as natives rather than Raevir settlers. The unified culture of the 'haeseni' thrives when enforcing its traditions of rough militant life, honor, and family. They are known to sternly disapprove of external influences that encroach on their culture, especially that of modernist heartlander reforms.


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Kaedrini: (Taken from the Kaedreni Scirpt, Written by the Byzabro) Unlike their Aegisian counterparts, the origin of the Kaedreni people had not come from the world of Aegis, nor are its people an ancient ethnicity stemming since the beginning of recorded time. Kaedrin, formed from the fires of the Malinorian Wars, was a kingdom that expressed the same ideals of tradition and simplicity that couples its people into the Highlander people. The Kaedreni people are considered successors to the once proud Kingdom of Gaekrin, located in northeast Aeldin. After the plague known as Zitoun’s Revenge, the kingdom disintegrated and fractured, most of the more prominent families fleeing in all directions. The Chivay family arrived in Asulon as a result, and brought with them the cultural aspects of their Aeldinic ancestry. When Kaedrin was granted to Peter I, those same aspects were revitalized and expressed once again, and the Kaedreni people once again saw a rapid revival.


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Norlanders: Descended from the Narvauk and Lakian peoples, they became a truly distinguishable Highlander subset in Anthos. The Norlandic people follow the Red Faith, as opposed to the more common Human faith of Canonism. The Norlandic people are known for being proud, honorable, and faithful with an unwillingness to be subjugated below anyone else. Norlandic folk are fair skinned with hair ranging from black to light brown. A hardy and strong people the Norlandic folk often reside in the harsh and cold mountains of the North where they build their impenetrable fortresses.


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Raevir: A culture birthed from the ancient highlands among its deep river networks, the Raevir experienced a great renaissance and dominated the political field of Oren in the realm of Anthos and from thenceforth spearheaded Highlander culture among its many noble houses and their cadet branches. Their first bastion of power, the Krelmstad once overlooked the bustling city of Kralta which housed a wide range of peoples. The raev, in the Old Age, focused on teamwork and unity versus individuality of the soul. Their social structure was unlike the other cultures of Man which possessed unified militant doctrine. In opposition, the raevir were defined by their serf class, called strelts. These peoples ranged from agricultural farmers to steel smiths. Each contributed to the community and each owed loyalty to their lord. The raev man, or woman, is defined by brown hair, sometimes favoring darker shades. Their skin is fair, however strelesy often possessed darker, more tanned complexions due to working the field. Their Great House can be identified in the House Carrion.


The Humanities and Arts

The stereotype that highlanders are artless people is a shame. They often dabbled in art forms involving great religious scenes, (see Bogdan and the Scrolls), they've also embarked on great feats of writing, often recounting the political history or makeup of Oren in volumes.

Highlander music often consists of stringed and flute instruments, sometimes, however, drawing upon the drum. Voices, often a singular toned speaking voice, is employed by Highlanders such as the Raev to add intricate lyricism into their music whereas a Hanset might add with their deep voices a wide range of tones, often chanting. Music, in Highlandic cultures, is often associated with marching in war or with the merriment of a tavern or fire. This, in turn, leads to many drinking songs and many war songs, however it would be stereotyping the highlander man by saying he could only dabble in such barbaric fields. Many great composers, such as the Burgundian Bard or Sven the Bard, along with great ballads have come from this massive sect of Man.

Whereas, literature, is a very defined aspect among the nobility of the Highlanders. The aristocracies have produced great chroniclers of history and great tellers of tales. Among the common folk, literature is often passed by word of mouth around the fire or through social gatherings. The Highlandic clergyman is often associated with their skill in word, being a proven wordweaver is often necessary to win the hearts of the Heartlandic brothers in faith. Overall, the Highlanders possess great abilities for folk tales of great adventures, but more specifically tales of history.

Religion

In the past, the Highlanders have been dominated by religious beliefs. In the Kaedrini culture, the belief of 'Lucienism' once dominated. In comparison to Modern Lucienism, developed by the proto-Aesterwaldians, this Lucienism was marked by human dominance and fueled the war machine, the beliefs, that was the White Rose. The Hansetians, possibly the longest opposer to Orenian mainstream, worshipped the pagan goddess Celestia before converting to the Church of the True Faith. In the Raev, the old faith of Ruskan Orthodoxy was molded amongst the aristocracy and clergy. In the aftermath of the Horenian Exodus, the Raevir forged this religion in opposition to other denominations and, in future years, most directly opposed the Order of Saint Lucien. Ruskan Orthodoxy, perhaps the most important contribution of Highlanders to the Faith of Man, was a key component in molding the modern Church of the Canon. The highlander cultures were once pitted against one another, in the Great Schism. A war between the Canonist League, spearheaded by the Pontiff Daniel I (a former Carrion) clashed against the Schismatic Aesterwaldian-Rovin state, which sook to remove the Carrionic Hegemony from the Church. The Schismatics failed, and Canonism now unites most Highland peoples. Though in the Norlandic culture, the Red Faith has always been the prominent religion throughout its history.

Kingdoms and States

Highlander Modern States and Entities


Also known as Haense, home to the Haeseni. This Nation is located in the Northern region of Almaris.


Also know simply as Norland, it is the successor state to the Duchy of Morsgrad and thus home to the Norlandic people, but also houses the Gorundyr and various other Highlanders. A densely populated region of Highlanders in Almaris, situated to the North of the Cloud Temple.


Historical Highlander Kingdoms

Cities

Current Highlander Settlements

Former Highlander Settlements

Playable Races & Creatures
Human Heartlander · Highlander · Farfolk · Adunian
Dwarves Mountain Dwarf · Cave Dwarf · Forest Dwarf · Dark Dwarf
Elves Wood Elf · High Elf · Dark Elf
Orcs Goblin · Uruks
Other Races Halfling
Creatures Kharajyr · Olog · Atronach · Golem · Izkuthii · Nephilim
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