Ravenmoor
Structure
The Shadowthrone
- Ruled by the Raven King, a high priest and cleric of the Raven Queen
- Combines supreme religious authority with military command
- Belived to be chosen by the Raven Queen herself
Circle of Memory
- High clerics and paladins who serve as both religious leaders and military commanders
Deathsworn Templars
- Elite paladins who combine religious devotion with martial prowess
- Enforce the will of the Raven King and protect sacred sites
- Lead military units in battle
Shadowcallers
- Clerics specialized in death and winter domains
- Perform sacred rituals and maintain temples
Culture
Core Beliefs
- Strength Through Devotion. Belief that religious dedication enhances martial prowess
- Death as Transition. View that death is a passage, not an end, overseen by the Raven Queen.
- Fateful Purpose. Conviction that each person's destiny is watched by the Raven Queen
- Naval Supremacy. Conviction that dominance at sea is divinely mandated by the Raven Queen
Customs & Traditions
- Winter's Veneration. Annual ritual during winter solstice dedicated to the Raven Queen
- Darkblade Ceremony. Ritual where warriors receive darksilver weapons blessed by clerics
- Stormcaller Rites. Naval traditions performed before setting sail to ensure the Raven Queen's favor
Social Norms
- Raven Omens. Ravens are seen as messengers; their actions interpreted as divine guidance
- Martial Valor. Social status determined by combat achievements and devotion to the faith
- Conquest as Virtue. Belief that expanding Ravenmoor's territory fulfills divine mandate
Festivals and Celebrations
- Queen's Ascension. Major festival celebrating the Raven Queen's rise to divinity
- Darkening Day. Ceremony marking the beginning of winter, when naval raids temporarily cease
- Victory Procession. Celebratory marches after successful military campaigns
- Shadowfell Night. Sacred evening when citizens prepare for the coming raiding season
Symbols & Totems
- Raven. Sacred symbol of their patron deity
- Darksilver Weapons. Blessed armaments symbolizing divine favor
- Black Feathers. Worn by warriors to show devotion and battle readiness
Storm and Shadow
Area:
98.000 square miles
Population:
4.3 milion
Founding Date
317 ( after The Fall of the Republic )
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Capital
Alternative Names
Kingdom of Ravens, The Dark Armada, The Storm Raiders
Predecessor Organization
Demonym
Ravenfolk
Leader
Official Languages
Controlled Territories
Related Species