Skoura - Revision history

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	==Religious Beliefs==		==Religious Beliefs==
	The Axou dismiss the Skouran religion as "incomprehensible". As near as theological scholars of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] can tell, they have a confused [[Religious Crimes#Idolatry\|idolatrous]] faith in an unnamed god or gods. Their doctrine appears to enshrine ideas of self-discipline, caution, and communal service. Their priests are apparently artisans, and teach that the act of creating magic items is in some way "holy". According to some very old and obscure texts, the Skourans appear to claim that their god is physically incarnate among them, and guides them with wise counsel. The predominant belief among those scholars who have studied Skoura is that this is a metaphor; that the Skourans in some way worship the mountains themselves.		The Axou dismiss the Skouran religion as "incomprehensible". As near as theological scholars of the [[Synod]] can tell, they have a confused [[Religious Crimes#Idolatry\|idolatrous]] faith in an unnamed god or gods. Their doctrine appears to enshrine ideas of self-discipline, caution, and communal service. Their priests are apparently artisans, and teach that the act of creating magic items is in some way "holy". According to some very old and obscure texts, the Skourans appear to claim that their god is physically incarnate among them, and guides them with wise counsel. The predominant belief among those scholars who have studied Skoura is that this is a metaphor; that the Skourans in some way worship the mountains themselves.

	The few modern Skourans that have had contact with the Empire have been reticent to speak about their faith with outsiders.		The few modern Skourans that have had contact with the Empire have been reticent to speak about their faith with outsiders.

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Abridged History

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	==Abridged History==		==Abridged History==
	The story of the Skourans is familiar to the people of the Empire. At some point in the past, lived on the plains beneath the mountains. Then barbarian orcs spilled through the area and they were forced to take refuge in the mountain valleys. They adapted their already quite extensive mine workings to form the first deepholds, and fought a war of attrition against the orcs. Expanding their deepholds provided them not only with valuable materials that allowed them to arm their soldiers and shore up their defences, but also gave them mineral wealth that they used to secure the aid of Axou mercenaries.		The story of the Skourans is familiar to the people of the Empire. At some point in the past, they lived on the plains beneath the mountains. Then barbarian orcs spilled through the area and they were forced to take refuge in the mountain valleys. They adapted their already quite extensive mine workings to form the first deepholds, and fought a war of attrition against the orcs. Expanding their deepholds provided them not only with valuable materials that allowed them to arm their soldiers and shore up their defences, but also gave them mineral wealth that they used to secure the aid of Axou mercenaries.

	During the Summer Solstice, the [[Historical_research#The_Department_of_Historical_Research\|Department of Historical Research]] was [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Research_Urizen_in_Mareave\|charged]] by Vaclav Mladenovich Kosti, [[Minister of Historical Research]] to "''research the history of the territory of Mahal, now known as Mareave, and its inhabitants through history, with particular regard to the Urizeni''." The [[Mareave and Urizen\|subsequent report]] touches extensively on Skouran history, both in that territory and in relation to the Empire and the nation of Urizen.		During the Summer Solstice, the [[Historical_research#The_Department_of_Historical_Research\|Department of Historical Research]] was [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Research_Urizen_in_Mareave\|charged]] by Vaclav Mladenovich Kosti, [[Minister of Historical Research]] to "''research the history of the territory of Mahal, now known as Mareave, and its inhabitants through history, with particular regard to the Urizeni''." The [[Mareave and Urizen\|subsequent report]] touches extensively on Skouran history, both in that territory and in relation to the Empire and the nation of Urizen.

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	==Magic Traditions==		==Magic Traditions==
	The Skourans are not believed to have strong magical traditions. As with all humans, they certainly have both [[spellcasting\|spellcasters]] and [[rituals\|ritual magicians]] among them, but their power appears to be unexceptional. They are much more advanced in the creation of magic items, however, and scholars ~~theorize~~ that the artisans of Skoura are likely to have access to at least one [[runeforge]].		The Skourans are not believed to have strong magical traditions. As with all humans, they certainly have both [[spellcasting\|spellcasters]] and [[rituals\|ritual magicians]] among them, but their power appears to be unexceptional. They are much more advanced in the creation of magic items, however, and scholars theorise that the artisans of Skoura are likely to have access to at least one [[runeforge]].

	==Territories==		==Territories==

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	==Culture and Customs==		==Culture and Customs==
	The Skourans are an introverted and disciplined people. They are said to have strict rules that govern everything they do. They are a democratic people; each of their settlements is ~~lead~~ by an elected council, and the nation itself is apparently guided by a High Council made up of representatives from each settlement. Their councils are said by the Axou to be "''extremely tedious - they want to explore every detail of every agreement and wherever possible include clauses to cover every eventuality.''"		The Skourans are an introverted and disciplined people. They are said to have strict rules that govern everything they do. They are a democratic people; each of their settlements is led by an elected council, and the nation itself is apparently guided by a High Council made up of representatives from each settlement. Their councils are said by the Axou to be "''extremely tedious - they want to explore every detail of every agreement and wherever possible include clauses to cover every eventuality.''"

	One feature that sets them apart from their neighbours is their respect - bordering on reverence - for those who master the skills of [[Crafting skills#Artificer\|artifice]]. The majority of their leaders are said to be skilled artisans, and it is said that everyone in the nation is trained in at least one craft. They are especially adept at working metal and stone, and even the otherwise self-absorbed Axou credit them as being among the most talented jewellers in the world.		One feature that sets them apart from their neighbours is their respect - bordering on reverence - for those who master the skills of [[Crafting skills#Artificer\|artifice]]. The majority of their leaders are said to be skilled artisans, and it is said that everyone in the nation is trained in at least one craft. They are especially adept at working metal and stone, and even the otherwise self-absorbed Axou credit them as being among the most talented jewellers in the world.

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Abridged History

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	==Abridged History==		==Abridged History==
	The story of the Skourans is familiar to the people of the Empire. At some point in the past, lived on the plains beneath the mountains. Then barbarian orcs spilled through the area and they were forced to take refuge in the mountain valleys. They adapted their already quite extensive mine workings to form the first deepholds, and fought a war of attrition against the orcs. Expanding their deepholds provided them not only with valuable materials that allowed them to arm their soldiers and shore up their defences, but also gave them mineral wealth that they used to secure the aid of Axou mercenaries.		The story of the Skourans is familiar to the people of the Empire. At some point in the past, lived on the plains beneath the mountains. Then barbarian orcs spilled through the area and they were forced to take refuge in the mountain valleys. They adapted their already quite extensive mine workings to form the first deepholds, and fought a war of attrition against the orcs. Expanding their deepholds provided them not only with valuable materials that allowed them to arm their soldiers and shore up their defences, but also gave them mineral wealth that they used to secure the aid of Axou mercenaries.

			During the Summer Solstice, the [[Historical_research#The_Department_of_Historical_Research\|Department of Historical Research]] was [[385YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Research_Urizen_in_Mareave\|charged]] by Vaclav Mladenovich Kosti, [[Minister of Historical Research]] to "''research the history of the territory of Mahal, now known as Mareave, and its inhabitants through history, with particular regard to the Urizeni''." The [[Mareave and Urizen\|subsequent report]] touches extensively on Skouran history, both in that territory and in relation to the Empire and the nation of Urizen.

	==Military Concerns==		==Military Concerns==

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Skourans in Play

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	==Skourans in Play==		==Skourans in Play==
	Skoura is isolated from the Empire, and does not welcome outsiders. Even their Axou trading partners do not visit their secluded valleys, being hosted instead in the deepholds on the edge of their territory. A background in which your character interacts extensively with, or visits, Skoura is unlikely to be approved.		Skoura is isolated from the Empire, and does not welcome outsiders. Even their Axou trading partners do not visit their secluded valleys, being hosted instead in the deepholds on the edge of their territory. A background in which your character interacts extensively with, or visits, Skoura is unlikely to be approved.
			==Further Reading==
			* [[Mareave and Urizen]] - Historical Research report that talks extensively about Skouran history
	[[Category:Foreign Nations]]		[[Category:Foreign Nations]]
	[[Category:The World]]		[[Category:The World]]

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People

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	==People==		==People==
	The Skourans are described as being extremely disciplined, with "''a fetish for order that borders on the obsessive.''" They are said to be among some of the most talented miners and architects in the known world; if the Axou are to be believed, this is partly due to a cultural commitment to ~~minimizing~~ risk. The typical Skouran is depicted as quiet, careful, stoic, and extremely cautious.		The Skourans are described as being extremely disciplined, with "''a fetish for order that borders on the obsessive.''" They are said to be among some of the most talented miners and architects in the known world; if the Axou are to be believed, this is partly due to a cultural commitment to minimising risk. The typical Skouran is depicted as quiet, careful, stoic, and extremely cautious.

	While they are insular, they are not xenophobic. Participants in the 379YE campaign in Axos (the [[379YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Dusk\|Siege of Ipotavo]] and the Liberation of Kaban) spoke of encountering Skouran mercenaries in the employ of the Ipotavans. One mercenary soldier described them thusly:		While they are insular, they are not xenophobic. Participants in the 379YE campaign in Axos (the [[379YE_Spring_Equinox_winds_of_war#Dusk\|Siege of Ipotavo]] and the Liberation of Kaban) spoke of encountering Skouran mercenaries in the employ of the Ipotavans. One mercenary soldier described them thusly:

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	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	Skoura lies south-east of [[Urizen]], and south of [[Axos]]. They do not share a border with the Empire, but their native tongue is [[Languages#English\|Imperial]]. The Skourans are a mountain dwelling people who may share common ancestry with the Urizen and Axou. Even more so than the Urizen, they keep to the high-places and treat the lowlands at the base of their mountains with caution - it is believed that some parts of Skoura are inhabited by hostile [[orc]] ~~tribes~~ that make travel difficult.		Skoura lies south-east of [[Urizen]], and south of [[Axos]]. They do not share a border with the Empire, but their native tongue is [[Languages#English\|Imperial]]. The Skourans are a mountain dwelling people who may share common ancestry with the Urizen and Axou. Even more so than the Urizen, they keep to the high-places and treat the lowlands at the base of their mountains with caution - it is believed that some parts of Skoura are inhabited by hostile [[orc\|orcs]] that make travel difficult.

	Even more so than Axos, Skoura is an unknown quantity to the Empire. There have never been close ties, and the Skourans do not welcome Imperial visitors to their mountain fastnesses. Much of what is known about modern-day Skoura comes second-hand from the Axou, and as such should be treated with caution by Imperial travellers.		Even more so than Axos, Skoura is an unknown quantity to the Empire. There have never been close ties, and the Skourans do not welcome Imperial visitors to their mountain fastnesses. Much of what is known about modern-day Skoura comes second-hand from the Axou, and as such should be treated with caution by Imperial travellers.
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	==Abridged History==		==Abridged History==
	The story of the Skourans is familiar to the people of the Empire. At some point in the past, lived on the plains beneath the mountains. Then barbarian ~~tribes of~~ orcs spilled through the area and they were forced to take refuge in the mountain valleys. They adapted their already quite extensive mine workings to form the first deepholds, and fought a war of attrition against the orcs. Expanding their deepholds provided them not only with valuable materials that allowed them to arm their soldiers and shore up their defences, but also gave them mineral wealth that they used to secure the aid of Axou mercenaries.		The story of the Skourans is familiar to the people of the Empire. At some point in the past, lived on the plains beneath the mountains. Then barbarian orcs spilled through the area and they were forced to take refuge in the mountain valleys. They adapted their already quite extensive mine workings to form the first deepholds, and fought a war of attrition against the orcs. Expanding their deepholds provided them not only with valuable materials that allowed them to arm their soldiers and shore up their defences, but also gave them mineral wealth that they used to secure the aid of Axou mercenaries.

	==Military Concerns==		==Military Concerns==

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	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	Skoura lies south-east of [[Urizen]], and south of [[Axos]]. They do not share a border with the Empire, but their native tongue is [[Languages#English\|Imperial]]. The Skourans are a mountain dwelling people who may share common ancestry with the Urizen and Axou. Even more so than the Urizen, they keep to the high-places and treat the lowlands at the base of their mountains with caution - it is believed that some parts of Skoura are inhabited by hostile [[orc]] tribes that make travel difficult.		Skoura lies south-east of [[Urizen]], and south of [[Axos]]. They do not share a border with the Empire, but their native tongue is [[Languages#English\|Imperial]]. The Skourans are a mountain dwelling people who may share common ancestry with the Urizen and Axou. Even more so than the Urizen, they keep to the high-places and treat the lowlands at the base of their mountains with caution - it is believed that some parts of Skoura are inhabited by hostile [[orc]] tribes that make travel difficult.

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	==Religious Beliefs==		==Religious Beliefs==
	The Axou dismiss the Skouran religion as "incomprehensible". As near as theological scholars of the [[Imperial Synod]] can tell, they have a confused [[Idolatry~~,_Blasphemy_and_Heresy~~\|idolatrous]] faith in an unnamed god or gods. Their doctrine appears to enshrine ideas of self-discipline, caution, and communal service. Their priests are apparently artisans, and teach that the act of creating magic items is in some way "holy". According to some very old and obscure texts, the Skourans appear to claim that their god is physically incarnate among them, and guides them with wise counsel. The predominant belief among those scholars who have studied Skoura is that this is a metaphor; that the Skourans in some way worship the mountains themselves.		The Axou dismiss the Skouran religion as "incomprehensible". As near as theological scholars of the [[Imperial Synod]] can tell, they have a confused [[Religious Crimes#Idolatry\|idolatrous]] faith in an unnamed god or gods. Their doctrine appears to enshrine ideas of self-discipline, caution, and communal service. Their priests are apparently artisans, and teach that the act of creating magic items is in some way "holy". According to some very old and obscure texts, the Skourans appear to claim that their god is physically incarnate among them, and guides them with wise counsel. The predominant belief among those scholars who have studied Skoura is that this is a metaphor; that the Skourans in some way worship the mountains themselves.

	The few modern Skourans that have had contact with the Empire have been reticent to speak about their faith with outsiders.		The few modern Skourans that have had contact with the Empire have been reticent to speak about their faith with outsiders.