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	\|rowspan="6"\|The [[Farin (Race)\|Farin]] people live in the lands south of [[Lithmore]], and are bordered on their southern edge by the [[Daravi]]. Farin is the only Duchy in Lithmore which has a foreign nation on its border. For the most part, Farin are farmers, and have only two major cities to speak of - Talfore, very close to Lithmore itself, and Farin, far to the south nestled amongst the Tarn Mountains.		\|rowspan="6"\|The [[Farin (Race)\|Farin]] people live in the lands south of [[Lithmore]], and are bordered on their southern edge by the [[Daravi]]. Farin is the only Duchy in Lithmore which has a foreign nation on its border. For the most part, Farin are farmers, and have only two major cities to speak of - Talfore, very close to Lithmore itself, and Farin, far to the south nestled amongst the Tarn Mountains.

	In the year 269, the Ducal seat of the Duchy, Farin City was captured by the Daravi at the height of one of the most brutal periods of warfare. For six years they held it, and for six years the people of Farin fought like a wolf backed into a corner, tooth and nail. On the day when victory was reached, and they began the march towards the city, they arrived to find the city a desolate wasteland, torn apart by powerful magic... ~~([Farin_(History)\|Continue])~~		In the year 269, the Ducal seat of the Duchy, Farin City was captured by the Daravi at the height of one of the most brutal periods of warfare. For six years they held it, and for six years the people of Farin fought like a wolf backed into a corner, tooth and nail. On the day when victory was reached, and they began the march towards the city, they arrived to find the city a desolate wasteland, torn apart by powerful magic...
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	\|rowspan="6"\|The [[Farin (Race)\|Farin]] people live in the lands south of [[Lithmore]], and are bordered on their southern edge by the [[Daravi]]. Farin is the only Duchy in Lithmore which has a foreign nation on its border. For the most part, Farin are farmers, and have only two major cities to speak of - Talfore, very close to Lithmore itself, and Farin, far to the south nestled amongst the Tarn Mountains.		\|rowspan="6"\|The [[Farin (Race)\|Farin]] people live in the lands south of [[Lithmore]], and are bordered on their southern edge by the [[Daravi]]. Farin is the only Duchy in Lithmore which has a foreign nation on its border. For the most part, Farin are farmers, and have only two major cities to speak of - Talfore, very close to Lithmore itself, and Farin, far to the south nestled amongst the Tarn Mountains.

	In the year 269, the Ducal seat of the Duchy, Farin City was captured by the Daravi at the height of one of the most brutal periods of warfare. For six years they held it, and for six years the people of Farin fought like a wolf backed into a corner, tooth and nail. On the day when victory was reached, and they began the march towards the city, they arrived to find the city a desolate wasteland, torn apart by powerful magic.		In the year 269, the Ducal seat of the Duchy, Farin City was captured by the Daravi at the height of one of the most brutal periods of warfare. For six years they held it, and for six years the people of Farin fought like a wolf backed into a corner, tooth and nail. On the day when victory was reached, and they began the march towards the city, they arrived to find the city a desolate wasteland, torn apart by powerful magic... ([Farin_(History)\|Continue])
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	!colspan="6"\|Featured Article for ~~January~~ 2019 - ~~Vavardi Cuisine~~		!colspan="6"\|Featured Article for May 2019 - [[Farin_(History)\|Farin History]]
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	\|rowspan="6"\|~~Food is an obsession~~ in the ~~Vavardi culture~~, and ~~meals~~ are ~~expected to be a delight to all~~ the ~~senses~~. ~~A traditional Vavardi meal~~ is ~~served one course at~~ a ~~time in an order curated by the host~~. ~~The number of courses grows with~~ the ~~wealth~~ of ~~the host~~, ~~but even poor households would try~~ to ~~serve at least two distinct courses on their own~~ and ~~be embarrassed~~ to ~~serve less than three to a guest. On~~ the ~~other hand, it is expected that a guest will try at least a small amount of all courses for which he is present, and~~ the ~~Vavardi palate is usually both adventurous and quick to form an opinion~~.		\|rowspan="6"\|The [[Farin (Race)\|Farin]] people live in the lands south of [[Lithmore]], and are bordered on their southern edge by the [[Daravi]]. Farin is the only Duchy in Lithmore which has a foreign nation on its border. For the most part, Farin are farmers, and have only two major cities to speak of - Talfore, very close to Lithmore itself, and Farin, far to the south nestled amongst the Tarn Mountains.

	~~A wide variety~~ of ~~ingredients are used in Vavardi dishes~~. ~~Fresh fish and other seafoods are especially popular, but other meats are also used~~, ~~both cured~~ and ~~fresh, as are other proteins~~ like ~~cheeses~~, ~~nuts~~ and ~~eggs, often in combinations of several different proteins~~. ~~Rices and pastas are more popular starches than potatoes, which are eschewed as bland, and hot~~, ~~fresh breads are included in most meals. Fruits~~ and ~~vegetables are used heavily, but~~ they ~~are incorporated into~~ the ~~dish itself. Side dishes have no place in Vavardi cuisine~~, ~~and foods that are unaltered, like straight vegetables, are considered crude. Any single course is expected~~ to ~~stand on its own, presenting~~ a ~~cohesive interplay of flavors and textures~~, ~~whether it be a few marinated olives or an extravagant meat dish~~.		In the year 269, the Ducal seat of the Duchy, Farin City was captured by the Daravi at the height of one of the most brutal periods of warfare. For six years they held it, and for six years the people of Farin fought like a wolf backed into a corner, tooth and nail. On the day when victory was reached, and they began the march towards the city, they arrived to find the city a desolate wasteland, torn apart by powerful magic.
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	= Past Topics of the Month =		= Past Topics of the Month =
			'''January 2019''' Food is an obsession in the Vavardi culture, and meals are expected to be a delight to all the senses. A traditional Vavardi meal is served one course at a time in an order curated by the host. The number of courses grows with the wealth of the host, but even poor households would try to serve at least two distinct courses on their own and be embarrassed to serve less than three to a guest. On the other hand, it is expected that a guest will try at least a small amount of all courses for which he is present, and the Vavardi palate is usually both adventurous and quick to form an opinion.

			A wide variety of ingredients are used in Vavardi dishes. Fresh fish and other seafoods are especially popular, but other meats are also used, both cured and fresh, as are other proteins like cheeses, nuts and eggs, often in combinations of several different proteins. Rices and pastas are more popular starches than potatoes, which are eschewed as bland, and hot, fresh breads are included in most meals. Fruits and vegetables are used heavily, but they are incorporated into the dish itself. Side dishes have no place in Vavardi cuisine, and foods that are unaltered, like straight vegetables, are considered crude. Any single course is expected to stand on its own, presenting a cohesive interplay of flavors and textures, whether it be a few marinated olives or an extravagant meat dish.

	'''September 2018''' Forming the southern most tip of Vavard proper, Capua is the home of those fabled grapes and their remarkably high standards for brewing them. Parcelled out to the merchant lord Desmond dul Terani back in 278 from Duke Sivernus dul Acris, the Capuan county comprises a varied landscape and people. From the coasts in the west and south, the mountains and hills in the center of the county, and the flatter lands of the plains and rivers in the east and north, Capua is called home by a great many folk--farmers, merchants and traders, summering nobles, and glory-hungry knights. Blessed by a subtropical climate, a long growing season, and spectacularly rich soil, Capua is a true land of plenty both in its fishing and its farming, though none of its other products hold a candle to their brandy.		'''September 2018''' Forming the southern most tip of Vavard proper, Capua is the home of those fabled grapes and their remarkably high standards for brewing them. Parcelled out to the merchant lord Desmond dul Terani back in 278 from Duke Sivernus dul Acris, the Capuan county comprises a varied landscape and people. From the coasts in the west and south, the mountains and hills in the center of the county, and the flatter lands of the plains and rivers in the east and north, Capua is called home by a great many folk--farmers, merchants and traders, summering nobles, and glory-hungry knights. Blessed by a subtropical climate, a long growing season, and spectacularly rich soil, Capua is a true land of plenty both in its fishing and its farming, though none of its other products hold a candle to their brandy.

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	!colspan="6"\|Featured Article for ~~September 2018~~ - ~~Capua~~		!colspan="6"\|Featured Article for January 2019 - Vavardi Cuisine
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	\|rowspan="6"\|~~Forming~~ the ~~southern most tip of Vavard proper~~, ~~Capua is the home of those fabled grapes~~ and ~~their remarkably high standards for brewing them. Parcelled out~~ to the ~~merchant lord Desmond dul Terani back~~ in ~~278 from Duke Sivernus dul Acris,~~ the ~~Capuan county comprises a varied landscape and people~~. ~~From~~ the ~~coasts in~~ the ~~west and south~~, ~~the mountains~~ and ~~hills in~~ the ~~center~~ of ~~the county~~, and the ~~flatter lands~~ of ~~the plains~~ and ~~rivers in the east~~ and ~~north~~, ~~Capua is called home by a great many folk--farmers~~, ~~merchants~~ and ~~traders~~, ~~summering nobles~~, and ~~glory-hungry knights~~. ~~Blessed by a subtropical climate~~, ~~a long growing season~~, and ~~spectacularly rich soil~~, ~~Capua~~ is a ~~true land~~ of ~~plenty both in its fishing~~ and ~~its farming~~, ~~though none of its other products hold~~ a ~~candle to their brandy~~.		\|rowspan="6"\|Food is an obsession in the Vavardi culture, and meals are expected to be a delight to all the senses. A traditional Vavardi meal is served one course at a time in an order curated by the host. The number of courses grows with the wealth of the host, but even poor households would try to serve at least two distinct courses on their own and be embarrassed to serve less than three to a guest. On the other hand, it is expected that a guest will try at least a small amount of all courses for which he is present, and the Vavardi palate is usually both adventurous and quick to form an opinion.

			A wide variety of ingredients are used in Vavardi dishes. Fresh fish and other seafoods are especially popular, but other meats are also used, both cured and fresh, as are other proteins like cheeses, nuts and eggs, often in combinations of several different proteins. Rices and pastas are more popular starches than potatoes, which are eschewed as bland, and hot, fresh breads are included in most meals. Fruits and vegetables are used heavily, but they are incorporated into the dish itself. Side dishes have no place in Vavardi cuisine, and foods that are unaltered, like straight vegetables, are considered crude. Any single course is expected to stand on its own, presenting a cohesive interplay of flavors and textures, whether it be a few marinated olives or an extravagant meat dish.
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	= Past Topics of the Month =		= Past Topics of the Month =

			'''September 2018''' Forming the southern most tip of Vavard proper, Capua is the home of those fabled grapes and their remarkably high standards for brewing them. Parcelled out to the merchant lord Desmond dul Terani back in 278 from Duke Sivernus dul Acris, the Capuan county comprises a varied landscape and people. From the coasts in the west and south, the mountains and hills in the center of the county, and the flatter lands of the plains and rivers in the east and north, Capua is called home by a great many folk--farmers, merchants and traders, summering nobles, and glory-hungry knights. Blessed by a subtropical climate, a long growing season, and spectacularly rich soil, Capua is a true land of plenty both in its fishing and its farming, though none of its other products hold a candle to their brandy.

	'''August 2018''' Saint Jaridan the Scholar was an exemplar of the path of peace and the first missionary of [[The Holy Order\|Dav's Church]] to the Plains. His tireless service, physical endurance and willingness to learn from other cultures allowed this sainted man to make contact with the devastated [[Charali]] and found the first missions in the territory. He was canonized a few years after his untimely death at the age of thirty seven.		'''August 2018''' Saint Jaridan the Scholar was an exemplar of the path of peace and the first missionary of [[The Holy Order\|Dav's Church]] to the Plains. His tireless service, physical endurance and willingness to learn from other cultures allowed this sainted man to make contact with the devastated [[Charali]] and found the first missions in the territory. He was canonized a few years after his untimely death at the age of thirty seven.

Niamh at 00:33, 3 September 2018

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	!colspan="6"\|Featured Article for ~~August~~ 2018 - ~~Saint Jaridan~~		!colspan="6"\|Featured Article for September 2018 - Capua
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	\|rowspan="6"\|~~Saint Jaridan~~ the ~~Scholar was an exemplar~~ of the ~~path~~ of ~~peace~~ and ~~the first missionary of [[The Holy Order\|Dav's Church]] to the Plains~~. ~~His tireless service, physical endurance and willingness~~ to ~~learn from other cultures allowed this sainted man to make contact with the devastated [[Charali]] and found~~ the ~~first missions~~ in the ~~territory. He was canonized~~ a ~~few years after his untimely death at the age of thirty seven~~.		\|rowspan="6"\|Forming the southern most tip of Vavard proper, Capua is the home of those fabled grapes and their remarkably high standards for brewing them. Parcelled out to the merchant lord Desmond dul Terani back in 278 from Duke Sivernus dul Acris, the Capuan county comprises a varied landscape and people. From the coasts in the west and south, the mountains and hills in the center of the county, and the flatter lands of the plains and rivers in the east and north, Capua is called home by a great many folk--farmers, merchants and traders, summering nobles, and glory-hungry knights. Blessed by a subtropical climate, a long growing season, and spectacularly rich soil, Capua is a true land of plenty both in its fishing and its farming, though none of its other products hold a candle to their brandy.

	~~He trekked across~~ the ~~sub-tropical wine country of [[Capua]]~~ in the ~~company of a Charalin tracker~~ in the ~~mercenary employ~~ of the ~~Merchants. Jaridan's honesty~~, ~~exotic stories~~ and ~~quick grasp~~ of ~~language enabled him to gain~~ the ~~man's friendship. He acquired valuable information on the horsefolk before~~ the ~~tracker parted company. On his own, he was able to slip past Merchant patrols~~ and ~~into the grasslands.~~

	~~By chance or miracle~~, ~~he was located~~ by a ~~Charalin patrol. Mystified by the strange man with no horse~~, ~~the natives took him into their camp. Over the course of the next few years~~, ~~Jaridan began to incorporate himself into their society~~ and ~~learn their language~~. ~~Though forbidden~~ by ~~ecclesiastical law to share the scripture in any tongue other than Lithmorran~~, ~~he was able to put important tenets of the faith into the frame of local mythology. He was also able to document some of the cultural practices~~ and ~~teach them enough Lithmorran to share the word of [[Dav]].~~

	~~Though reports of his death vary~~, ~~his actions in life assured him~~ a ~~place among the sainted exemplars~~ of ~~Davism. There are rumors that he is even venerated among the Charali as Jaridan Peacemaker, invoked~~ in ~~mediations~~ and ~~trade dealings~~.
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	= Past Topics of the Month =		= Past Topics of the Month =
			'''August 2018''' Saint Jaridan the Scholar was an exemplar of the path of peace and the first missionary of [[The Holy Order\|Dav's Church]] to the Plains. His tireless service, physical endurance and willingness to learn from other cultures allowed this sainted man to make contact with the devastated [[Charali]] and found the first missions in the territory. He was canonized a few years after his untimely death at the age of thirty seven.

	'''March 2017:''' The central duchy of the nation and seat of the Royal Family, [[:Category:Domains of Lithmore\|Lithmorrans]] proudly lay claim to the City of Lithmore, capital of the realm. They exist in the middle of all trade, having the best access to goods from other duchies and regions, and thus have developed a distinct culture of their own. However, their [[The_Holy_Order_of_King_Dav\|religion]] has bred intolerance and deep-seated xenophobia. Lithmorrans make a concentrated effort to differentiate themselves from those of other duchies and believe their own ways to be superior as proven by the [[Lord of the Springs]] in their conquests during [[Consolidation Timeline\|the Consolidation]]. Time has only further increased the close-minded attitudes of Lithmorrans as subsequent kings and nobles have themselves taken steps to secure the authority of Lithmore above all others.		'''March 2017:''' The central duchy of the nation and seat of the Royal Family, [[:Category:Domains of Lithmore\|Lithmorrans]] proudly lay claim to the City of Lithmore, capital of the realm. They exist in the middle of all trade, having the best access to goods from other duchies and regions, and thus have developed a distinct culture of their own. However, their [[The_Holy_Order_of_King_Dav\|religion]] has bred intolerance and deep-seated xenophobia. Lithmorrans make a concentrated effort to differentiate themselves from those of other duchies and believe their own ways to be superior as proven by the [[Lord of the Springs]] in their conquests during [[Consolidation Timeline\|the Consolidation]]. Time has only further increased the close-minded attitudes of Lithmorrans as subsequent kings and nobles have themselves taken steps to secure the authority of Lithmore above all others.

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	\|rowspan="6"\|Saint Jaridan the Scholar was an exemplar of the path of peace and the first missionary of [[The Holy Order\|Dav's Church]] to the Plains. His tireless service, physical endurance and willingness to learn from other cultures allowed this sainted man to make contact with the devastated [[Charali]] and found the first missions in the territory. He was canonized a few years after his untimely death at the age of thirty seven.		\|rowspan="6"\|Saint Jaridan the Scholar was an exemplar of the path of peace and the first missionary of [[The Holy Order\|Dav's Church]] to the Plains. His tireless service, physical endurance and willingness to learn from other cultures allowed this sainted man to make contact with the devastated [[Charali]] and found the first missions in the territory. He was canonized a few years after his untimely death at the age of thirty seven.

			He trekked across the sub-tropical wine country of [[Capua]] in the company of a Charalin tracker in the mercenary employ of the Merchants. Jaridan's honesty, exotic stories and quick grasp of language enabled him to gain the man's friendship. He acquired valuable information on the horsefolk before the tracker parted company. On his own, he was able to slip past Merchant patrols and into the grasslands.

			By chance or miracle, he was located by a Charalin patrol. Mystified by the strange man with no horse, the natives took him into their camp. Over the course of the next few years, Jaridan began to incorporate himself into their society and learn their language. Though forbidden by ecclesiastical law to share the scripture in any tongue other than Lithmorran, he was able to put important tenets of the faith into the frame of local mythology. He was also able to document some of the cultural practices and teach them enough Lithmorran to share the word of [[Dav]].

	Though reports of his death vary, his actions in life assured him a place among the sainted exemplars of Davism. There are rumors that he is even venerated among the Charali as Jaridan Peacemaker, invoked in mediations and trade dealings.		Though reports of his death vary, his actions in life assured him a place among the sainted exemplars of Davism. There are rumors that he is even venerated among the Charali as Jaridan Peacemaker, invoked in mediations and trade dealings.

Niamh at 06:14, 23 July 2018

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	!colspan="6"\|Featured Article for ~~March 2017~~ - ~~Lithmorrans~~		!colspan="6"\|Featured Article for August 2018 - Saint Jaridan
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	\|rowspan="6"\|The central duchy of the nation and seat of the Royal Family, [[:Category:Domains of Lithmore\|Lithmorrans]] proudly lay claim to the City of Lithmore, capital of the realm. They exist in the middle of all trade, having the best access to goods from other duchies and regions, and thus have developed a distinct culture of their own. However, their [[The_Holy_Order_of_King_Dav\|religion]] has bred intolerance and deep-seated xenophobia. Lithmorrans make a concentrated effort to differentiate themselves from those of other duchies and believe their own ways to be superior as proven by the [[Lord of the Springs]] in their conquests during [[Consolidation Timeline\|the Consolidation]]. Time has only further increased the close-minded attitudes of Lithmorrans as subsequent kings and nobles have themselves taken steps to secure the authority of Lithmore above all others.		\|rowspan="6"\|Saint Jaridan the Scholar was an exemplar of the path of peace and the first missionary of [[The Holy Order\|Dav's Church]] to the Plains. His tireless service, physical endurance and willingness to learn from other cultures allowed this sainted man to make contact with the devastated [[Charali]] and found the first missions in the territory. He was canonized a few years after his untimely death at the age of thirty seven.

			Though reports of his death vary, his actions in life assured him a place among the sainted exemplars of Davism. There are rumors that he is even venerated among the Charali as Jaridan Peacemaker, invoked in mediations and trade dealings.
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			= Past Topics of the Month =
			'''March 2017:''' The central duchy of the nation and seat of the Royal Family, [[:Category:Domains of Lithmore\|Lithmorrans]] proudly lay claim to the City of Lithmore, capital of the realm. They exist in the middle of all trade, having the best access to goods from other duchies and regions, and thus have developed a distinct culture of their own. However, their [[The_Holy_Order_of_King_Dav\|religion]] has bred intolerance and deep-seated xenophobia. Lithmorrans make a concentrated effort to differentiate themselves from those of other duchies and believe their own ways to be superior as proven by the [[Lord of the Springs]] in their conquests during [[Consolidation Timeline\|the Consolidation]]. Time has only further increased the close-minded attitudes of Lithmorrans as subsequent kings and nobles have themselves taken steps to secure the authority of Lithmore above all others.

	Alternately, Lithmorrans enjoy the riches of all the duchies and are among the most educated peoples of the realm due to their culture of familial fidelity. Parents are duty bound to see their children with an education while children are bound to obey their parents until they are married (regardless of age, [[en passant]], or gender).		Alternately, Lithmorrans enjoy the riches of all the duchies and are among the most educated peoples of the realm due to their culture of familial fidelity. Parents are duty bound to see their children with an education while children are bound to obey their parents until they are married (regardless of age, [[en passant]], or gender).

	Lithmorrans are the only distinctly fair peoples of the realm barring the fiery, redheaded [[Charali]]. However, their pale skin, blue, green and gray eyes, and blonde features tend towards the cooler palette. Women wear their hair long as do men, both typically tying it back and away from their faces, and it runs the gamut of straight to curly.		Lithmorrans are the only distinctly fair peoples of the realm barring the fiery, redheaded [[Charali]]. However, their pale skin, blue, green and gray eyes, and blonde features tend towards the cooler palette. Women wear their hair long as do men, both typically tying it back and away from their faces, and it runs the gamut of straight to curly.
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	~~= Past Topics of the Month =~~
	'''November 2016:''' The '''[[:Category:Domains of Vavard\|Vavardi]]''' are a sophisticated race, or at least that's what they try to show through their lavish feasts and progressive beliefs. Originally, they were birthed out of a revolt against the Lithmorran cultural status quo, hence why nowadays they consider Lithmorrans too prim for their liking. This doesn't necessarily imply that a Vavardi is gauche (though many do consider them hedonistic), many Vavardi consider themselves eminently practical. Vavardi also don't believe a life of excess and lewdness is a life of sin and instead focus their faith on ceremonies, tithes, and lavish donations to the Order of Dav. For example, in Vavard it is normal for men and women to bathe together in public places, something that would be considered outrageous in Lithmore.		'''November 2016:''' The '''[[:Category:Domains of Vavard\|Vavardi]]''' are a sophisticated race, or at least that's what they try to show through their lavish feasts and progressive beliefs. Originally, they were birthed out of a revolt against the Lithmorran cultural status quo, hence why nowadays they consider Lithmorrans too prim for their liking. This doesn't necessarily imply that a Vavardi is gauche (though many do consider them hedonistic), many Vavardi consider themselves eminently practical. Vavardi also don't believe a life of excess and lewdness is a life of sin and instead focus their faith on ceremonies, tithes, and lavish donations to the Order of Dav. For example, in Vavard it is normal for men and women to bathe together in public places, something that would be considered outrageous in Lithmore.

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	Alternately, Lithmorrans enjoy the riches of all the duchies and are among the most educated peoples of the realm due to their culture of familial fidelity. Parents are duty bound to see their children with an education while children are bound to obey their parents until they are married (regardless of age, [[en passant]], or gender).		Alternately, Lithmorrans enjoy the riches of all the duchies and are among the most educated peoples of the realm due to their culture of familial fidelity. Parents are duty bound to see their children with an education while children are bound to obey their parents until they are married (regardless of age, [[en passant]], or gender).

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	\|rowspan="6"\|The central duchy of the nation and seat of the Royal Family, [[:Category:Domains of Lithmore\|Lithmorrans]] proudly lay claim to the City of Lithmore, capital of the realm. They exist in the middle of all trade, having the best access to goods from other duchies and regions, and thus have developed a distinct culture of their own. However, their religion has bred intolerance and deep-seated xenophobia. Lithmorrans make a concentrated effort to differentiate themselves from those of other duchies and believe their own ways to be superior as proven by the [[Lord of the Springs]] in their conquests during [[Consolidation Timeline\|the Consolidation]]. Time has only further increased the close-minded attitudes of Lithmorrans as subsequent kings and nobles have themselves taken steps to secure the authority of Lithmore above all others.		\|rowspan="6"\|The central duchy of the nation and seat of the Royal Family, [[:Category:Domains of Lithmore\|Lithmorrans]] proudly lay claim to the City of Lithmore, capital of the realm. They exist in the middle of all trade, having the best access to goods from other duchies and regions, and thus have developed a distinct culture of their own. However, their religion has bred intolerance and deep-seated xenophobia. Lithmorrans make a concentrated effort to differentiate themselves from those of other duchies and believe their own ways to be superior as proven by the [[Lord of the Springs]] in their conquests during [[Consolidation Timeline\|the Consolidation]]. Time has only further increased the close-minded attitudes of Lithmorrans as subsequent kings and nobles have themselves taken steps to secure the authority of Lithmore above all others.

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	!colspan="6"\|~~Topic of the Month~~		!colspan="6"\|Featured Article for March 2017
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	\|rowspan="6"\|The ~~'''~~[[:Category:Domains of ~~Vavard~~\|~~Vavardi~~]]~~''' are~~ a ~~sophisticated race~~, ~~or at least that's what they try~~ to ~~show through~~ their ~~lavish feasts~~ and ~~progressive beliefs~~. ~~Originally~~, ~~they were birthed out~~ of ~~a revolt against~~ the ~~Lithmorran cultural status quo, hence why nowadays they consider Lithmorrans too prim for~~ their ~~liking~~. ~~This doesn't necessarily imply that a Vavardi is gauche~~ (~~though many do consider them hedonistic~~), ~~many Vavardi consider themselves eminently practical~~. ~~Vavardi also don't believe a life of excess and lewdness is a life of sin and instead focus~~ their ~~faith on ceremonies~~, ~~tithes~~, and ~~lavish donations to~~ the ~~Order of Dav~~. ~~For example~~, ~~in Vavard~~ it ~~is normal for men~~ and ~~women~~ to ~~bathe together in public places, something that would be considered outrageous in Lithmore~~.		\|rowspan="6"\|The central duchy of the nation and seat of the Royal Family, [[:Category:Domains of Lithmore\|Lithmorrans]] proudly lay claim to the City of Lithmore, capital of the realm. They exist in the middle of all trade, having the best access to goods from other duchies and regions, and thus have developed a distinct culture of their own. However, their religion has bred intolerance and deep-seated xenophobia. Lithmorrans make a concentrated effort to differentiate themselves from those of other duchies and believe their own ways to be superior as proven by the [[Lord of the Springs]] in their conquests during [[Consolidation Timeline\|the Consolidation]]. Time has only further increased the close-minded attitudes of Lithmorrans as subsequent kings and nobles have themselves taken steps to secure the authority of Lithmore above all others.

			Alternately, Lithmorrans enjoy the riches of all the duchies and are among the most educated peoples of the realm due to their culture of familial fidelity. Parents are duty bound to see their children with an education while children are bound to obey their parents until they are married (regardless of age, [[en passant]], or gender).

			Lithmorrans are the only distinctly fair peoples of the realm barring the fiery, redheaded [[Charali]]. However, their pale skin, blue, green and gray eyes, and blonde features tend towards the cooler palette. Women wear their hair long as do men, both typically tying it back and away from their faces, and it runs the gamut of straight to curly.
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	= Past Topics of the Month		= Past Topics of the Month =
	'''November 2016:''' The '''[[:Category:Domains of Vavard\|Vavardi]]''' are a sophisticated race, or at least that's what they try to show through their lavish feasts and progressive beliefs. Originally, they were birthed out of a revolt against the Lithmorran cultural status quo, hence why nowadays they consider Lithmorrans too prim for their liking. This doesn't necessarily imply that a Vavardi is gauche (though many do consider them hedonistic), many Vavardi consider themselves eminently practical. Vavardi also don't believe a life of excess and lewdness is a life of sin and instead focus their faith on ceremonies, tithes, and lavish donations to the Order of Dav. For example, in Vavard it is normal for men and women to bathe together in public places, something that would be considered outrageous in Lithmore.		'''November 2016:''' The '''[[:Category:Domains of Vavard\|Vavardi]]''' are a sophisticated race, or at least that's what they try to show through their lavish feasts and progressive beliefs. Originally, they were birthed out of a revolt against the Lithmorran cultural status quo, hence why nowadays they consider Lithmorrans too prim for their liking. This doesn't necessarily imply that a Vavardi is gauche (though many do consider them hedonistic), many Vavardi consider themselves eminently practical. Vavardi also don't believe a life of excess and lewdness is a life of sin and instead focus their faith on ceremonies, tithes, and lavish donations to the Order of Dav. For example, in Vavard it is normal for men and women to bathe together in public places, something that would be considered outrageous in Lithmore.