Hospitality

"The bread shared at a hearth is the shield against despair."

Born from the strife of the Schism, when survival often depended on the goodwill of strangers, hospitality in Everwealth is a sacred act of mutual trust. Inviting someone into one’s home binds host and guest in an unspoken contract, one of peace and provision. Bread and salt are the universal symbols of this bond, representing life and trust, and a guest who refuses them is said to invite suspicion. Guests are expected to offer something in return, be it coin, stories, or even aid, while hosts are bound to provide shelter and safety. Violating this trust, whether by harming a guest or betraying a host’s kindness, is said to bring a curse upon the offender, marking them as outcasts in a land where community is often the only shield against hardship. Even 483 years into the Civil Age, the echoes of those dark days still resonate, making hospitality an almost spiritual cornerstone of Everwealth’s culture.