A People defined by their architecture, their lands are marked by great architcural projects and massive cities of stone. The Cal themseves are the great cities of these peoples. The call are massive fortress cities with great outer walls of stone, with their seat of governance in great castles. Relatively few in number the Cal are the largest settlements, there are however many other cities, towns, fortresses, and castles scattered across their lands.
Although fishing is a common food source, the Atheran are not much in the way of seafarers.
Culture
Shared customary codes and values
The Atheran have a deep sense of duty, with military service highly respected and fielding one of the only professional standing armies in the world.
Art & Architecture
Architecture
The Cal
The great fortress cities of the Atheran, the Cal are the seats of local power. These vast cities are fully encircled by great stonework walls. Imposing and unlike anyother the world over. Although there is much variation in the individual style of the buildings within the walls, the outer defenses are rather similar in deisgn. The walls stand high atop the landscape, either following natural hills, or an artificial one. From this elevated position the walls extend another fifty feet into the air, and are capped with towers reaching high above that. At its heart, or peak sits each Cal's castle. These castles are the seat of governement and the last citadel of the Cal.
Common Myths and Legends
The Enduring
The myth of an immortal man, who has toiled on behalf of the Atheran for as long as anyone can remember. His face or name never recorded by history, he has been a legend of a warrior of exceptional skill and strength who has stood in defense of the people. Often called the Immortal, or Unifier he is credited with uniting the Cal against the invasion of Pelliny.
Major organizations
Athera
The nation of the Cal-Atheran's, having been unified for many centuries Athera is a grand empire covering all the lands between the Shattered sea and the _ Mountains to the east. Athera is home to all of the Cal-Atheran's as well as the people of [Pelliny. Governed by the Council of Kings, and defended by the Legion.Council of Kings
The Council of Kings is the ruling body of Athera, it is a body made up of a king from each of the Atheran city-states who represent their people. Decisions are made by these Kings through a democratic process, with each king recieving a vote. This system of repersentation has allowed Athera to adapt to the many political and economic changes of the centuries and lend to a long tradition of stability.Atheran Legion
The Legion is Athera's standing army Comprised of volunteers from each of the Cal and Pelliny the Legion defends the borders and many trade routes of Athera. The Legion is under the direct authority of the High King who can muster and deploy them without the approval of the Council of Kings. This serves as a quick reactionary force to handle crisis without needing to muster the full force of the Atheran Army.- Aleswel Mercinary Guild
- Aleswell Town Council
- Athera
- Atheran Army
- Atheran Legion
- Atheran Mercenaries Guild
- Atheran Navy
- Council of Kings
- Cult of the Fallen
- Disciples of the Immortal
- Frontier Wardens
- Keepers of Dawn
- Knights Vigil
- Pyke Family
- Robin Hoods Merry Men
- Shattered Fleet
- Southern Fleet
- The Frontier Legions
- Town Guard
- Arbalest
- Archer's Axe
- Arming Sword
- Atheran Brigandine
- Atheran Tunic
- Breastplate
- Brigandine
- Cuirass
- Falcion
- Gambeson
- Gladius
- Glaive
- Greatsword
- Halberd
- Half-Plate
- Heater Shield
- Heavy Crossbow
- Lance
- Legion Brigandine
- Longbow
- Longsword
- Marked Blade
- Musculata
- Padded Armor
- Pavise
- Pike
- Plate Armor
- Rapier
- Side Sword
- Spear
- Splint Armor
- Stilleto
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