in Varushkan and Imperial society. They are the official musicians of Varushkan settlements, and are responsible for composing and performing music for

dulcimer if you've got one. Music is drawn from Romani music, klezmer, or any fast tunes written in a klezmer scale. Varushkan rhythms - and how to do them

Hush my child for night draws near, Within the wards we’ve nought to fear, When the wolves howl, we shall all hear, So stay in my arms, and be safe my

priest of Varushka. Pilgrims would leave with a greater appreciation for Varushkan music, and many would be inspired to celebrate and explore the songs and stories

soldiers in Varushka. They stand ready to defend the valleys that form Varushkan society. They are the defensive core that shields the people against its

recording and preserving the music and songs of the Varushkan people. Karov is perhaps the most peaceful of the Varushkan territories. Until Karsk fell

tradition of bargaining and payment in Varushkan magic that recognises that nothing comes without a price. Some Varushkan magicians practice a form of aspect

clearly understand. As the Varushkan Egregore sometimes represents a way for magicians to understand what it means to be Varushkan, to interact with the soul

whenever a Wintermark army is involved in the same campaign as a Varushkan army, the Varushkans provide a tenth fewer victory points. If armies from both Wintermark

and villages to play and compose music for local celebrations. Festivals and feasts are a common feature of Varushkan life; among the most widespread observations

Iron Helms led to a major rift between the armies of the two nations. The Varushkan people chose to stand with the Iron Helms, disregarding the concerns of

existing peace treaty. Shortly before the Spring Equinox 381YE the cruel Varushkan army, the Iron Helms, conquered Crows Keep and captured Dogri. The Thulebane

many Varushkans decorate their belongings with images of animals whose virtues they wish to emulate. The virtuous animals are also seen in Varushkan heraldry

disputes. Their authority stems from the protection from the dangers of the Varushkan wilderness they provide to the vale’s inhabitants. The boyar is usually

encounter. They are equally adept at facing barbarian orcs, vallornspawn and Varushkan monsters. Since the Winter Solstice 381YE, however, they refocused their

is highly personal. Some magicians, especially those who have studied the music of the spheres, interpret magical effects in terms of musical notes. Magicians

Rebellion began in Varushka and the ringleader, Thrace, was a Varushkan slave. The Varushkans were the first people forced to confront the necessity of using

considerably less unified than traditions such as dramaturgy, astronomancy, or music of the spheres. There are three main techniques used in heraldic magic, and

make the Varushkan camp feel more evocative for everyone. While magical wards created using ritual magic are more reliable, almost every Varushkan knows a

in Varushka, Temeschwar, and Wintermark. Vicious fighting against the Varushkan armies had decimated the numbers of the freed slaves in that nation, and