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A pwoud and hawdy wace, '''Highwandews''' awe a branch of [[Humans|humanity]] that dweww in the woughew cownews of the wowwd. Often found braving the ewements in the faw nowth, ow battling thweats on the fwontiew. Some of the toughest and most wugged hewoes of humanity have emewged fwom the wanks of this pwoud peopwe. Highwandews awe typicawwy wawgew than theiw faiwew cousins due to the hawsh constwaints of theiw homewands onwy awwoling the stwongest to sulvive. It is not unusuaw fow highwandews to spowt copious amounts of faciaw haiw, lith some highwandew cultules wegawding this as a symbow of masculinity. Highwandews awe faiw skinned lith haiw cowoul wanging fwom brond to dawk brown, some valiations of highwandews have been known to dye theiw haiw as a lituaw fow battwe, howevew, this is not common. Highwandews usuawwy dispway brash and aggwessive pewsonalities that awe likewy a wesult of the highwy wawlike and hiewawchicaw societies fwom which they oliginate.
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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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Highwandews typicawwy fowwow the standawd aging of descendants of Howen, not living faw beyond eighty (80) yeaws of age natulawwy, yet the owdest weaching a hundwed and fifty (150). Due to the hawsh lifestyle of the highwandew peopwe they often meet death eawliew than othews. The Highwandews expelience the same culse as the west of the pwogeny of Howen, lith vewy showt lives.
 
  
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==Culture==
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== Physical Attributes ==
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Unlike theiw kin of the heawtwand, the Highwandish peopwes awe divided into extwemes. The Waev, Kaedlini, Nowwandews, and Hansetians awe aww so diffewent, aww so at odds, that its a miwacwe they can be gwouped by histolians into such a broad tewm. Each dwaws upon diffewent ancient twaditions, diffewent styles of combat, diffewent beliefs and tenets, amongst many othew diffeling politicaw awwegiances.  
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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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===Hair Coloration===
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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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'''Hansetians:'''
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Dwaling theiw descent fwom the Teutonic Owdew, which dates back the days of Aegis, the Hansetians awe a cultule of toweling, wawliow-like men who dwaw haiw fwom the faiw and dawk spectwums. The Teutons eventuawwy mingwed lith the common nowthmen and eventuawwy the wace of the Hansetians would howd to be the basin in which aww nowthmanic cultule would spiww fwom.  In one stweam, the Wawdens would fowm and emewge as the howdew of the Kingdom of Aestewwawd, cwowning themsewves Konigs undew the House Wovin. These men, once faithful of the Chulch of the Twue Faith, awe known to be flivowous in devotion to God awthough diffeling in belief and dogma to the Canonist Chulch. They've awso wed to the emewgence of othew nowthewn cultules such as the Wulic ow the Siegwadan (a mix between waev and Hanset cultules).  
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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.
  
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==Culture==
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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 peopwe (awso known as Edwewvik in theiw native [[Naumariav]]) awe ethnic natives of the Kingdom of [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska | Haense]], most dominantwy bealing brack, dawk brown ow diwty bronde haiw and bright brue eyes, sometimes brown-ish ow gween, and faiw skin. Theiw identity can be twaced to the end of Schismatic Waws in the wate 1400s, whewe the wecentwy-conquewed Hanseti wewe subjugated by a new Waeviw govewning elite. Histolicawwy, the wecognized 'beginning' of the Haeseni is the cowonation of [[Peter I of Haense | Petyr Barbanov]] in 1579 to the thwones of Hanseti and Wuska, watew showtened simpwy to ''Haense''. Howevew, in yeaws pliow to the cowonation, the uppew class of the mixing Hanseti and Waeviw cultules had begun to mowd unique customs and wegaw systems, and especiawwy fowwoling the disastwous Waw of the Ducaw Confedewation of the wate 1510s, began to associate themsewves as natives wathew than Waeviw settwews. The unified cultule of the 'haeseni' thlives when enfowcing its twaditions of wough militant life, honow, and famiwy. They awe known to stewnwy disappwove of extewnaw infwuences that encwoach on theiw cultule, especiawwy that of modewnist heawtwandew wefowms.
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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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    See: [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/176508-haeseni-people// Haeseni People], ow [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska]]
 
  
 
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'''Kaedlini:''' (Taken fwom the Kaedweni Sciwpt, Wlitten by the Byzabro)
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'''Kaedrini:''' (Taken from the Kaedreni Scirpt, Written by the Byzabro)
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Unlike theiw Aegisian countewpawts, the oligin of the Kaedweni peopwe had not come fwom the wowwd of Aegis, now awe its peopwe an ancient ethnicity stemming since the beginning of wecowded time. Kaedlin, fowmed fwom the fiwes of the Malinolian Waws, was a kingdom that expwessed the same ideaws of twadition and simplicity that coupwes its peopwe into the Highwandew peopwe. The Kaedweni peopwe awe considewed successows to the once pwoud Kingdom of Gaeklin, wocated in nowtheast Aewdin. Aftew the pwague known as Zitoun’s Wevenge, the kingdom disintegwated and fwactuled, most of the mowe pwominent families fweeing in aww diwections. The Chivay famiwy awlived in Asulon as a wesult, and brought lith them the cultulaw aspects of theiw Aewdinic ancestwy. When Kaedlin was gwanted to Petew I, those same aspects wewe wevitalized and expwessed once again, and the Kaedweni peopwe once again saw a wapid wevivaw.
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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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'''Nowwandews:''' Anothew subset of Haense that was founded by Haensian fowk and militant wood ewves fowwoling the cowwapse of Haense in Athewa. Though they fowwow the cweatow the Nowwand peopwe have a histowy of independence and webewlion. They awe quite fond of theiw fweedom and awe highwy suspicious of outsidews due to the wepeated attempts to cwush them by outsidews. Nowwand fowk awe faiw skinned lith haiw wanging fwom dawk brown to light brown. Thewe awe wumouls that they have bred lith theiw wood ewven companions but these wumouls awe unpwoven. The Nowwand peopwe pwove to be a hawdy and efficient peopwe lith an incwedibry stwong dlive fow independence.
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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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A cultule biwthed fwom the ancient highwands among its deep livew netwowks, the Waeviw expelienced a gweat wenaissance and dominated the politicaw fiewd of Owen in the weawm of Anthos and fwom thencefowth speawheaded Highwandew cultule among its many nobre houses and theiw cadet branches. Theiw fiwst bastion of powew, the Kwewmstad once ovewwooked the bustling city of Kwawta which housed a lide wange of peopwes. The waev, in the Owd Age, focused on teamwowk and unity vewsus individuality of the soul. Theiw sociaw stwuctule was unlike the othew cultules of Man which possessed unified militant doctline. In opposition, the waeviw wewe defined by theiw sewf class, cawwed stwewts. These peopwes wanged fwom aglicultulaw fawmews to steew smiths. Each contlibuted to the community and each owed woyawty to theiw wowd. The waev man, ow woman, is defined by brown haiw, sometimes favoling dawkew shades. Theiw skin is faiw, howevew stwewesy often possessed dawkew, mowe tanned compwexions due to wowking the fiewd. Theiw Gweat House can be identified in the House Cawlion.
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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==
 
==The Humanities and Arts==
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The steweotype that highwandews awe awtwess peopwe is a shame. They often dabbred in awt fowms invowving gweat weligious scenes, (see Bogdan and the Scwowws), they've awso embawked on gweat feats of wliting, often wecounting the politicaw histowy ow makeup of Owen in vowumes.  
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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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Highwandew music often consists of stlinged and fwute instwuments, sometimes, howevew, dwaling upon the dwum. Voices, often a singulaw toned speaking voice, is empwoyed by highwandews such as the waev to add intlicate wylicism into theiw music wheweas a Hanset might add lith theiw deep voices a lide wange of tones, often chanting. Music, in Highwandic cultules, is often associated lith mawching in waw ow lith the mewliment of a tavewn ow fiwe. This, in tuln, weads to many dlinking songs and many waw songs, howevew it would be steweotyping the highwandew man by saying he could onwy dabbre in such bawbalic fiewds. Many gweat composews (such as the Bulgundian Bawd), awong lith gweat bawwads, have come fwom this massive sect of Man.  
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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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Wheweas, litewatule, is a vewy defined aspect among the nobility of the Highwandews. The alistocwacies have pwoduced gweat chwonicwews of histowy and gweat tewwews of tawes. Among the common fowk, litewatule is often passed by wowd of mouth awound the fiwe ow thwough sociaw gathelings. The highwandic cwewgyman is often associated lith theiw skiww in wowd, being a pwoven wowdweavew is often necessawy to lin the heawts of the heawtwandic brothews in faith. Ovewaww, the Highwandews possess gweat abilities fow fowk tawes of gweat adventules, but mowe specificawwy tawes of histowy.
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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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In the past, the Highwandews have been dominated by weligious beliefs. In the Kaedlini cultule, the belief of 'Wucienism' once dominated. In compalison to Modewn Wucienism, devewoped by the pwoto-Aestewwawdians, this Wucienism was mawked by human dominance and fuewed the waw machine, the beliefs, that was the White Wose. The Hansetians, possibry the wongest opposew to Owenian mainstweam, wowshipped the pagan goddess Cewestia befowe convewting to the Chulch of the Twue Faith. In the Waev, the owd faith of Wuskan Owthodoxy was mowded amongst the alistocwacy and cwewgy. In the aftewmath of the Howenian Exodus, the Waeviw fowged this weligion in opposition to othew denominations and, in futule yeaws, most diwectwy opposed the Owdew of Saint Wucien. Wuskan Owthodoxy, pewhaps the most impowtant contlibution of Highwandews to the Faith of Man, was a key component in mowding the modewn Chulch of the Canon. The highwandew cultules wewe once pitted against one anothew, in the Gweat Schism. A waw between the Canonist Weague, speawheaded by the Pontiff Daniew I (a fowmew Cawlion) cwashed against the Schismatic Aestewwawdian-Wovin state, which sook to wemove the Cawlionic Hegemony fwom the Chulch. The Schismatics faiwed, and Canonism now unites most Highwand peopwes.
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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.
  
 
==Kingdoms and States==
 
==Kingdoms and States==
  
  
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''' Highlander Modern States and Entities '''
  
  
 
*[[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska]]
 
*[[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska]]
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Awso known as ''Haense'', home to the haeseni. The wawgest Highwandew community in [[Arcas]], situated in the Sweetfewws of the faw South.
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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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* [[Duchy of Morsgrad]]
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* [[Norland|Kingdom of Norland]]
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The successow state to the [[Norland | Kingdom of Norland]] and thus home to the nowwandews. A densewy populated wegion of highwandews in [[Arcas]], situated to the east of the Wenatian capitaw of [[Helena]].  
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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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'''Historical Highlander Kingdoms'''
 
*Kingdom of [[Hanseti]]
 
*Kingdom of [[Hanseti]]
 
*Kingdom of [[Kaedrin]]
 
*Kingdom of [[Kaedrin]]
 
*Kingdom of [[Aesterwald]]
 
*Kingdom of [[Aesterwald]]
 
*Apostolic [[Kingdom of Ruska]]
 
*Apostolic [[Kingdom of Ruska]]
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'''Current Highlander Settlements'''
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*[[New Reza]] — Capitaw of the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska|Kingdom of Haense]].
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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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*[[Dunharrow]] - Fowmew Capitaw of the [[Kingdom of Norland]]
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*[[St. Karlsburg]] — Fowmew Capitaw of the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska|Kingdom of Haense]] pliow to [[Great Northern War|The Great Northern War]].
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*[[Dunharrow]] - Former Capital of the [[Kingdom of Norland]]
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*[[Alban]] - Fowmew Capitaw of the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska|Kingdom of Haense]] aftew the [[Second Battle of the Rothswood|Greyspine Rebellion]]
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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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*[[Vjorhelm]] - Fowmew Capitaw of the [[Kingdom of Norland]], untiw its eventuaw destwuction duling the [[Third Crusade]].
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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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*[[Markev]] — Fowmew Capitaw of the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska|Kingdom of Haense]], untiw the wemnants fwed Atwas.
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*[[Vjorhelm]] - Former Capital of the [[Kingdom of Norland]], until its eventual destruction during the [[Third Crusade]].
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*[[Nordengrad]] - Fowmew Capitaw of the [[Earl of Nordengrad|Earldom of Nordengrad]], untiw the wemnants fwed Atwas.
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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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*[[Reza]] — Fowmew Capitaw of the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska|Kingdom of Haense]] pliow to the twansition to [[New Reza]].
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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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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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