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Every country on Terra celebrates the four seasons with the midwinter and midsummer being the most popular. Royal birthdays are cause for celebration. As are royal weddings and funerals. The deaths and births of nobles and military leaders are often noted, as are some noble weddings. Cynsely celebrates the births of their most noteable contributorsContinue reading “National Holidays”

The majority of countries across Terra have domesticated a plethora of animals for sustinance, attire, or transportation. Later cats and dogs were domesticated for hunting or pest control. Adamar is the only country on Terra that has domesticated camels for travel. It is the only desert country. Horses are also used traverse the desert sands.Continue reading “Domestic Animals”

is a fluid thing in the world of Terra. There is little discrimination toward those of non-heterosexual orientation, However, such orientations are not overtly celebrated or drawn attention to. Same-sex marriages are held in the same manner as heterosexual marriages, depending upon rank, race, nationality, and religious beliefs. There are also interracial marriages held, thoughContinue reading “Sexual Orientation”

aren’t nearly as prevelant and plentiful as they were in the early days of Terra. Their sacred hollows, groves, and glens have been overrun by the ever-growing populace. *spoiler alert* They now make their home deep in the heart of Glendar, the elven nation. While they had an uneasy truce with King Sylvanus, under KingContinue reading “Fae in Terra”

begins millennia ago. A single, great warrior rode at the head of the largest nomad encampment ever seen. It consisted of nearly three million men, women, and children as well as its herds of sheep and goats. This warrior had many wives and many more children, though only seven sons. When he died, after hisContinue reading “History of the Free Lands”

are a constant. Though they change from one season to the next as Terra makes her way around the sun. Those who sail the seas and spend extensive time outside have learned the dance of the celestial beings across the sky. They mark the passage of time with each of the constelations as they moveContinue reading “Heavenly Hosts of Terra”

vary throughout Terra. Each country has it’s own jokes. There are, of course, varying levels of humor. Children play pranks and practical jokes on one another. Then there is the jovial attitude of coworkers and companions. Finally there is the dirty humor. Not only are there jokes and pranks, but also comedies, satyres, and playfulContinue reading “Jokes and Humor”

while not uncommon, is not as frequent as it is in our world. Peasants seldom divorce. There are far too many challenges. Often there are children, homesteads, and other such assets to be divided. Unless one spouse or the other is violent and abusive, married couples remain together and simply look the other way onContinue reading “Divorce”

are more prominent in some countries than others. Especially in the dwarven nation of Dorath and Krezdiv. There is an engineering academy in Cynsely. It teaches both civil engineering and warfare. Some of the greatest to construct in not only Iskendurun but Krezdiv, Adamar, and Nestapor, for civil engineering. Even the dwarves send some ofContinue reading “Technology and Engineering”

can be found wherever one travels. Unfortunately, due to the conflicts across Acleron there is little time for such things at present. However, many children still play their games. The most common games are stick-ball (lacross to us), football (soccer), and barrel-ball (a variation of basketball). These are popular with children all over Terra. WhileContinue reading “Sports and Recreation”