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	They are wise, but they are also passionate. They may take their time deciding on a course of action, but when they have made up their minds they commit themselves to act without reservation. The archetypal Kallavesi warrior may meditate before entering a battle, but once the fight begins they throw themselves into the fray wrapped only in the skin of a bear or wolf, committing themselves fully to the fight. There can be no half-measures for the warrior in battle - but for the Kallavesi hero there are no half-measures in anything - once the path is chosen they do not look back.		They are wise, but they are also passionate. They may take their time deciding on a course of action, but when they have made up their minds they commit themselves to act without reservation. The archetypal Kallavesi warrior may meditate before entering a battle, but once the fight begins they throw themselves into the fray wrapped only in the skin of a bear or wolf, committing themselves fully to the fight. There can be no half-measures for the warrior in battle - but for the Kallavesi hero there are no half-measures in anything - once the path is chosen they do not look back.

	More [[Wintermark_religious_beliefs\|stormcrows]] and [[mystic\|mystics]] are drawn from the Kallavesi tradition than either Suaq or Steinr. Wintermarkers do not always follow the advice that such heroes given them - but they know that it is always worth listening to. As guides, both spiritual and practical, Kallavesi drive those who hear them to confront new ideas and consider new perspectives on how they can solve their problems. The best are able to inspire their peers from the other nations to do the same.		More [[Wintermark_religious_beliefs#Stormcrow\|stormcrows]] and [[mystic\|mystics]] are drawn from the Kallavesi tradition than either Suaq or Steinr. Wintermarkers do not always follow the advice that such heroes given them - but they know that it is always worth listening to. As guides, both spiritual and practical, Kallavesi drive those who hear them to confront new ideas and consider new perspectives on how they can solve their problems. The best are able to inspire their peers from the other nations to do the same.

	It is rare for an individual to personify all these traits, but striving is more important than success. The Kallavesi vision of themselves is of a far-sighted people for whom heroism is born in equal parts of wisdom and passion. They value the wisdom that comes from within, but they also value decisive action that twists the skein towards newer, better paths.		It is rare for an individual to personify all these traits, but striving is more important than success. The Kallavesi vision of themselves is of a far-sighted people for whom heroism is born in equal parts of wisdom and passion. They value the wisdom that comes from within, but they also value decisive action that twists the skein towards newer, better paths.

	==Kallavesi Virtues==		==Kallavesi Virtues==
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	<quote by="Tekupala">The value of a life is weighed in the choices that have been made - and those that have not been made.</quote>		<quote by="Tekupala">The value of a life is weighed in the choices that have been made - and those that have not been made.</quote>
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winter Stormcrow.jpg \|caption=Cold cannot compromise.\|align=left\|width=250}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winter Stormcrow.jpg \|caption=Cold cannot compromise.\|align=right\|width=250}}~~
	The Kallavesi are one of the three traditions of Wintermark. According to the scops, they were born from the feathers of a flock of crows scattered on the marshes of [[Kallavesa]]. Regardless of the truth of this claim, they and their [[Suaq]] cousins have lived in the north-west since before written records, perhaps predating even the Terunael empire. They joined with the Suaq and the [[Steinr]] to [[Wintermark History#The Troll Wars\|defeat the trolls]], and continue to claim the fog-shrouded marsh [[territory]] of Kallavesa as their ancestral home.		The Kallavesi are one of the three traditions of Wintermark. According to the scops, they were born from the feathers of a flock of crows scattered on the marshes of [[Kallavesa]]. Regardless of the truth of this claim, they and their [[Suaq]] cousins have lived in the north-west since before written records, perhaps predating even the Terunael empire. They joined with the Suaq and the [[Steinr]] to [[Wintermark History#The Troll Wars\|defeat the trolls]], and continue to claim the fog-shrouded marsh [[territory]] of Kallavesa as their ancestral home.

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Overview

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	The stereotypical Kallavesi is mystic, peculiar, and wise. They wear homespun wool, fur, and leather clothing and love to decorate themselves with feathers and semi-precious stones. Their colours are the colours of the marsh - earthen greys and browns, smoke-grey, moss green, and the occasional bright flash of colour. Bedecked with totems and fetishes whose meaning is often deeply personal, they often cover their heads and hide their faces with peculiar masks evoking the power of a favoured animal spirit. They are always watching, considering, weighing, dreaming. They are the last to speak, but their words echo with insight and wisdom.		The stereotypical Kallavesi is mystic, peculiar, and wise. They wear homespun wool, fur, and leather clothing and love to decorate themselves with feathers and semi-precious stones. Their colours are the colours of the marsh - earthen greys and browns, smoke-grey, moss green, and the occasional bright flash of colour. Bedecked with totems and fetishes whose meaning is often deeply personal, they often cover their heads and hide their faces with peculiar masks evoking the power of a favoured animal spirit. They are always watching, considering, weighing, dreaming. They are the last to speak, but their words echo with insight and wisdom.

			There are a number of groups of Kallavesi that are heavily dominated by those with the [[naga]] lineage. Some of these naga-dominated halls disdain magic, preferring to focus on the arts of war and take a rapturous joy in battle which can disquiet even the militant Steinr.

	==Kallavesi Heroes==		==Kallavesi Heroes==

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Harry at 18:44, 30 August 2022

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	==Kallavesi Mysticism==		==Kallavesi Mysticism==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~kallavesi_mystic~~.jpeg\|align=right\|caption=The ~~Mystic~~ at the gates of Dawn.\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=kallavesi_stormcrow.jpeg\|align=right\|caption=The Stormcrow at the gates of Dawn.\|width=250}}
	Regardless of their calling, the followers of this tradition have a preoccupation with spiritual matters. The magical practices of the [[mystics]] are well known, but are only one example of the way the Kallavesi weave mysticism into every walk of life. Warriors, thanes, diplomats, artisans, and scops alike draw on the deep well of Kallavesi esoteric understanding to guide their path.		Regardless of their calling, the followers of this tradition have a preoccupation with spiritual matters. The magical practices of the [[mystics]] are well known, but are only one example of the way the Kallavesi weave mysticism into every walk of life. Warriors, thanes, diplomats, artisans, and scops alike draw on the deep well of Kallavesi esoteric understanding to guide their path.

Harry: /* Kallavesi Mysticism */

2022-08-02T17:23:26Z

Kallavesi Mysticism

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	==Kallavesi Mysticism==		==Kallavesi Mysticism==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=kallavesi_mystic.jpeg\|align=right\|caption=A Mystic at the gates of Dawn.\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=kallavesi_mystic.jpeg\|align=right\|caption=The Mystic at the gates of Dawn.\|width=250}}
	Regardless of their calling, the followers of this tradition have a preoccupation with spiritual matters. The magical practices of the [[mystics]] are well known, but are only one example of the way the Kallavesi weave mysticism into every walk of life. Warriors, thanes, diplomats, artisans, and scops alike draw on the deep well of Kallavesi esoteric understanding to guide their path.		Regardless of their calling, the followers of this tradition have a preoccupation with spiritual matters. The magical practices of the [[mystics]] are well known, but are only one example of the way the Kallavesi weave mysticism into every walk of life. Warriors, thanes, diplomats, artisans, and scops alike draw on the deep well of Kallavesi esoteric understanding to guide their path.

Harry at 17:20, 2 August 2022

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	<quote by="Tekupala">The value of a life is weighed in the choices that have been made - and those that have not been made.</quote>		<quote by="Tekupala">The value of a life is weighed in the choices that have been made - and those that have not been made.</quote>
			==Overview==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winter Stormcrow.jpg \|caption=Cold cannot compromise.\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Winter Stormcrow.jpg \|caption=Cold cannot compromise.\|align=right\|width=250}}
	~~==Overview==~~
	The Kallavesi are one of the three traditions of Wintermark. According to the scops, they were born from the feathers of a flock of crows scattered on the marshes of [[Kallavesa]]. Regardless of the truth of this claim, they and their [[Suaq]] cousins have lived in the north-west since before written records, perhaps predating even the Terunael empire. They joined with the Suaq and the [[Steinr]] to [[Wintermark History#The Troll Wars\|defeat the trolls]], and continue to claim the fog-shrouded marsh [[territory]] of Kallavesa as their ancestral home.		The Kallavesi are one of the three traditions of Wintermark. According to the scops, they were born from the feathers of a flock of crows scattered on the marshes of [[Kallavesa]]. Regardless of the truth of this claim, they and their [[Suaq]] cousins have lived in the north-west since before written records, perhaps predating even the Terunael empire. They joined with the Suaq and the [[Steinr]] to [[Wintermark History#The Troll Wars\|defeat the trolls]], and continue to claim the fog-shrouded marsh [[territory]] of Kallavesa as their ancestral home.

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	It is rare for an individual to personify all these traits, but striving is more important than success. The Kallavesi vision of themselves is of a far-sighted people for whom heroism is born in equal parts of wisdom and passion. They value the wisdom that comes from within, but they also value decisive action that twists the skein towards newer, better paths.		It is rare for an individual to personify all these traits, but striving is more important than success. The Kallavesi vision of themselves is of a far-sighted people for whom heroism is born in equal parts of wisdom and passion. They value the wisdom that comes from within, but they also value decisive action that twists the skein towards newer, better paths.
			==Kallavesi Virtues==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=CM-130914-0284.jpg\|align=right\|caption=A hero's tale ends with a good death.\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=CM-130914-0284.jpg\|align=right\|caption=A hero's tale ends with a good death.\|width=250}}
	~~==Kallavesi Virtues==~~
	The Kallevesi are a deeply religious people, believing fundamentally in the power of faith and the spirit. While most of them embrace [[the Way]], they are often at odds with more orthodox priests. The virtues provide power, it is true, but they are not the only spiritual forces that the Kallavesi honour. There have been repeated accusations that in private the Kallavesi talk about the inspirational power of the ancestors of the Winterfolk, more than they do the recognised paragons and exemplars. They are said to commune with the spirits of the dead in a manner more suited to orcs than Imperial citizens, and to make use of dream quests, trance-like meditation, and drugged inspiration to receive inspirations that have little to do with the doctrine of the faithful.		The Kallevesi are a deeply religious people, believing fundamentally in the power of faith and the spirit. While most of them embrace [[the Way]], they are often at odds with more orthodox priests. The virtues provide power, it is true, but they are not the only spiritual forces that the Kallavesi honour. There have been repeated accusations that in private the Kallavesi talk about the inspirational power of the ancestors of the Winterfolk, more than they do the recognised paragons and exemplars. They are said to commune with the spirits of the dead in a manner more suited to orcs than Imperial citizens, and to make use of dream quests, trance-like meditation, and drugged inspiration to receive inspirations that have little to do with the doctrine of the faithful.

Harry at 17:19, 2 August 2022

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	==Kallavesi Mysticism==		==Kallavesi Mysticism==
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=kallavesi_mystic.jpeg\|align=right\|caption=A Mystic at the gates of Dawn.\|width=250}}
	Regardless of their calling, the followers of this tradition have a preoccupation with spiritual matters. The magical practices of the [[mystics]] are well known, but are only one example of the way the Kallavesi weave mysticism into every walk of life. Warriors, thanes, diplomats, artisans, and scops alike draw on the deep well of Kallavesi esoteric understanding to guide their path.		Regardless of their calling, the followers of this tradition have a preoccupation with spiritual matters. The magical practices of the [[mystics]] are well known, but are only one example of the way the Kallavesi weave mysticism into every walk of life. Warriors, thanes, diplomats, artisans, and scops alike draw on the deep well of Kallavesi esoteric understanding to guide their path.

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	A few Kallavesi also keep the traditions of ancestor reverence alive among the Winterfolk. Before the Way, the three peoples honoured their ancestors as exemplars of heroism and the right way to live. Since joining the Empire, some Kallavesi have continued to quietly teach the stories of honoured ancestors with the same weight as the stories of exemplars and paragons. There has always been a great deal of interest in having these ancestors recognised as paragons and exemplars by the Imperial Synod.		A few Kallavesi also keep the traditions of ancestor reverence alive among the Winterfolk. Before the Way, the three peoples honoured their ancestors as exemplars of heroism and the right way to live. Since joining the Empire, some Kallavesi have continued to quietly teach the stories of honoured ancestors with the same weight as the stories of exemplars and paragons. There has always been a great deal of interest in having these ancestors recognised as paragons and exemplars by the Imperial Synod.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=kallavesi_mystic.jpeg\|align=right\|caption=A Kallevesi at the gates of Dawn.\|width=250}}~~
	==Further reading==		==Further reading==
	* [[Wintermark Look and Feel#Kallavesi\|Kallavesi]]		* [[Wintermark Look and Feel#Kallavesi\|Kallavesi]]

Harry at 17:19, 2 August 2022

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	A few Kallavesi also keep the traditions of ancestor reverence alive among the Winterfolk. Before the Way, the three peoples honoured their ancestors as exemplars of heroism and the right way to live. Since joining the Empire, some Kallavesi have continued to quietly teach the stories of honoured ancestors with the same weight as the stories of exemplars and paragons. There has always been a great deal of interest in having these ancestors recognised as paragons and exemplars by the Imperial Synod.		A few Kallavesi also keep the traditions of ancestor reverence alive among the Winterfolk. Before the Way, the three peoples honoured their ancestors as exemplars of heroism and the right way to live. Since joining the Empire, some Kallavesi have continued to quietly teach the stories of honoured ancestors with the same weight as the stories of exemplars and paragons. There has always been a great deal of interest in having these ancestors recognised as paragons and exemplars by the Imperial Synod.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=kallavesi_mystic.~~jpg~~\|align=right\|caption=A Kallevesi at the gates of Dawn.\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=kallavesi_mystic.jpeg\|align=right\|caption=A Kallevesi at the gates of Dawn.\|width=250}}
	==Further reading==		==Further reading==
	* [[Wintermark Look and Feel#Kallavesi\|Kallavesi]]		* [[Wintermark Look and Feel#Kallavesi\|Kallavesi]]

Harry at 17:17, 2 August 2022

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	A few Kallavesi also keep the traditions of ancestor reverence alive among the Winterfolk. Before the Way, the three peoples honoured their ancestors as exemplars of heroism and the right way to live. Since joining the Empire, some Kallavesi have continued to quietly teach the stories of honoured ancestors with the same weight as the stories of exemplars and paragons. There has always been a great deal of interest in having these ancestors recognised as paragons and exemplars by the Imperial Synod.		A few Kallavesi also keep the traditions of ancestor reverence alive among the Winterfolk. Before the Way, the three peoples honoured their ancestors as exemplars of heroism and the right way to live. Since joining the Empire, some Kallavesi have continued to quietly teach the stories of honoured ancestors with the same weight as the stories of exemplars and paragons. There has always been a great deal of interest in having these ancestors recognised as paragons and exemplars by the Imperial Synod.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=kallavesi_mystic.jpg\|align=right\|caption=A Kallevesi at the gates of Dawn.\|width=250}}
	==Further reading==		==Further reading==
	* [[Wintermark Look and Feel#Kallavesi\|Kallavesi]]		* [[Wintermark Look and Feel#Kallavesi\|Kallavesi]]

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	==Kallavesi Heroes==		==Kallavesi Heroes==
	The Winterfolk admire [[heroism]] and believe that it speeds a spirit's passage through the [[The Labyrinth of Ages and the Paragons and Exemplars\|Labyrinth of Ages]]. When people remember the legendary figures of Wintermark history they often think of the of the otherworldly ~~Kallevesi~~, bedecked in feathers, dispensing vital wisdom to those they guide. The ~~Kallevsi~~ believe that heroism comes from the exploration of the [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Skein\|skein]] - from the choices a person makes as they travel through life. Once is a decision is made, one cannot go back and make the choice again, one can only move forward to the next choice. The iconic Kallavesi hero is [[Empress_Mariika#Tekupala\|Tekupala]], the ~~Kallevsei~~ shaman that guided Empress Mariika to greatness.		The Winterfolk admire [[heroism]] and believe that it speeds a spirit's passage through the [[The Labyrinth of Ages and the Paragons and Exemplars\|Labyrinth of Ages]]. When people remember the legendary figures of Wintermark history they often think of the of the otherworldly Kallavesi, bedecked in feathers, dispensing vital wisdom to those they guide. The Kallavesi believe that heroism comes from the exploration of the [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Skein\|skein]] - from the choices a person makes as they travel through life. Once is a decision is made, one cannot go back and make the choice again, one can only move forward to the next choice. The iconic Kallavesi hero is [[Empress_Mariika#Tekupala\|Tekupala]], the Kallavesi shaman that guided Empress Mariika to greatness.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Kallavesi_Hatchet_Warrior.jpg\|caption=A hero has a name.\|align=right\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Kallavesi_Hatchet_Warrior.jpg\|caption=A hero has a name.\|align=right\|width=250}}
	The Kallavesi live in dreams. Dreams are the gateway to understanding that reveal truths about the world of which the waking mind is ignorant. They trust their intuition, and listen to their instincts. They are masters of [[Mystic#Divination\|divination]], seeking truths that are yet to come to pass or hidden in the past. They do not rely solely on magic, which is just one tool among many. They make use of common tools, casting runestones or drawing cards to unlock their inner eyes to see what is hidden to others. The wisest among them are masters of herbal arts that awaken the mind and allow it to see - the [[Infusions of Feathers]] are based on recipes that have been used by the Kallavesi for centuries.		The Kallavesi live in dreams. Dreams are the gateway to understanding that reveal truths about the world of which the waking mind is ignorant. They trust their intuition, and listen to their instincts. They are masters of [[Mystic#Divination\|divination]], seeking truths that are yet to come to pass or hidden in the past. They do not rely solely on magic, which is just one tool among many. They make use of common tools, casting runestones or drawing cards to unlock their inner eyes to see what is hidden to others. The wisest among them are masters of herbal arts that awaken the mind and allow it to see - the [[Infusions of Feathers]] are based on recipes that have been used by the Kallavesi for centuries.
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	More than any other, this tradition looks to the future. Of all the three people they are the ones most interested in shaping their destiny and the destiny of others. They plan for the long term, seeking meaning from the past and the present to help them to see the wider picture. They are strategists, diplomats, and counsellors - identifying the threads that will fork the [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Skein\|skein]] for weal or woe for a person - or a nation.		More than any other, this tradition looks to the future. Of all the three people they are the ones most interested in shaping their destiny and the destiny of others. They plan for the long term, seeking meaning from the past and the present to help them to see the wider picture. They are strategists, diplomats, and counsellors - identifying the threads that will fork the [[Wintermark_culture_and_customs#Skein\|skein]] for weal or woe for a person - or a nation.

	They are wise, but they are also passionate. They may take their time deciding on a course of action, but when they have made up their minds they commit themselves to act without reservation. The archetypal Kallavesi warrior may meditate before entering a battle, but once the fight begins they throw themselves into the fray wrapped only in the skin of a bear or wolf, committing themselves fully to the fight. There can be no half-measures for the warrior in battle - but for the ~~Kallevesi~~ hero there are no half-measures in anything - once the path is chosen they do not look back.		They are wise, but they are also passionate. They may take their time deciding on a course of action, but when they have made up their minds they commit themselves to act without reservation. The archetypal Kallavesi warrior may meditate before entering a battle, but once the fight begins they throw themselves into the fray wrapped only in the skin of a bear or wolf, committing themselves fully to the fight. There can be no half-measures for the warrior in battle - but for the Kallavesi hero there are no half-measures in anything - once the path is chosen they do not look back.

	More [[Wintermark_religious_beliefs\|stormcrows]] and [[mystic\|mystics]] are drawn from the ~~Kallevesi~~ tradition than either Suaq or Steinr. Wintermarkers do not always follow the advice that such heroes given them - but they know that it is always worth listening to. As guides, both spiritual and practical, ~~Kallevesi~~ drive those who hear them to confront new ideas and consider new perspectives on how they can solve their problems. The best are able to inspire their peers from the other nations to do the same.		More [[Wintermark_religious_beliefs\|stormcrows]] and [[mystic\|mystics]] are drawn from the Kallavesi tradition than either Suaq or Steinr. Wintermarkers do not always follow the advice that such heroes given them - but they know that it is always worth listening to. As guides, both spiritual and practical, Kallavesi drive those who hear them to confront new ideas and consider new perspectives on how they can solve their problems. The best are able to inspire their peers from the other nations to do the same.

	It is rare for an individual to personify all these traits, but striving is more important than success. The Kallavesi vision of themselves is of a far-sighted people for whom heroism is born in equal parts of wisdom and passion. They value the wisdom that comes from within, but they also value decisive action that twists the skein towards newer, better paths.		It is rare for an individual to personify all these traits, but striving is more important than success. The Kallavesi vision of themselves is of a far-sighted people for whom heroism is born in equal parts of wisdom and passion. They value the wisdom that comes from within, but they also value decisive action that twists the skein towards newer, better paths.
	==Kallavesi Virtues==		==Kallavesi Virtues==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=CM-130914-0284.jpg\|align=right\|caption=A hero's tale ends with a good death.\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=CM-130914-0284.jpg\|align=right\|caption=A hero's tale ends with a good death.\|width=250}}
	The ~~Kallevesi~~ are a deeply religious people, believing fundamentally in the power of faith and the spirit. While most of them embrace [[the Way]], they are often at odds with more orthodox priests. The virtues provide power, it is true, but they are not the only spiritual forces that the Kallavesi honour. There have been repeated accusations that in private the Kallavesi talk about the inspirational power of the ancestors of the Winterfolk, more than they do the recognised paragons and exemplars. They are said to commune with the spirits of the dead in a manner more suited to orcs than Imperial citizens, and to make use of dream quests, trance-like meditation, and drugged inspiration to receive inspirations that have little to do with the doctrine of the faithful.		The Kallavesi are a deeply religious people, believing fundamentally in the power of faith and the spirit. While most of them embrace [[the Way]], they are often at odds with more orthodox priests. The virtues provide power, it is true, but they are not the only spiritual forces that the Kallavesi honour. There have been repeated accusations that in private the Kallavesi talk about the inspirational power of the ancestors of the Winterfolk, more than they do the recognised paragons and exemplars. They are said to commune with the spirits of the dead in a manner more suited to orcs than Imperial citizens, and to make use of dream quests, trance-like meditation, and drugged inspiration to receive inspirations that have little to do with the doctrine of the faithful.

	[[Wisdom]] is the pre-eminent virtue of the Kallavesi, and many dedicate their lives to seeking it. Unlike some Imperial citizens, they are more likely to look for wisdom internally through meditation than externally in books or the counsel of others. They also seek to share their wisdom and understanding - [[Empress_Mariika#Tekupala\|Tekupala]], who served as an advisor to [[Empress Mariika]] (and, if stories are believed, a great many other Wintermark heroes through the centuries), is an inspiration to many Kallavesi people.		[[Wisdom]] is the pre-eminent virtue of the Kallavesi, and many dedicate their lives to seeking it. Unlike some Imperial citizens, they are more likely to look for wisdom internally through meditation than externally in books or the counsel of others. They also seek to share their wisdom and understanding - [[Empress_Mariika#Tekupala\|Tekupala]], who served as an advisor to [[Empress Mariika]] (and, if stories are believed, a great many other Wintermark heroes through the centuries), is an inspiration to many Kallavesi people.
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	[[Courage]] is greatly valued among the Kallavesi. They believe that once a decision is made you should commit yourself utterly to that path and hold nothing back. It may take them time to decide what needs to be done, but once that decision is made they strive to act with the irresistible force of an avalanche. The skein teaches that once a choice has been made, it cannot be unmade, and must make the best of it.		[[Courage]] is greatly valued among the Kallavesi. They believe that once a decision is made you should commit yourself utterly to that path and hold nothing back. It may take them time to decide what needs to be done, but once that decision is made they strive to act with the irresistible force of an avalanche. The skein teaches that once a choice has been made, it cannot be unmade, and must make the best of it.

	[[Loyalty]] is especially prized by many ~~Kallevesi~~ - especially those who take up roles as counsellors or guides. They understand that true heroism requires many sacrifices - a hall can only have one thane, but they must be supported by many if they are to rule wisely and well. The ~~Kallevesi~~ welcome the chance to work through others, content to put aside the glory of leading for a chance to guide a great leader's skein.		[[Loyalty]] is especially prized by many Kallavesi - especially those who take up roles as counsellors or guides. They understand that true heroism requires many sacrifices - a hall can only have one thane, but they must be supported by many if they are to rule wisely and well. The Kallavesi welcome the chance to work through others, content to put aside the glory of leading for a chance to guide a great leader's skein.

	==Kallavesi Mysticism==		==Kallavesi Mysticism==