inspiration for the look and feel of the Marches territories - although unlike history, its worth noting that Marches society is gender neutral. Marcher leg wear

setting, much of the look and feel for the nations is derived from the clothing worn in parts of historical Europe and North Africa. The underlying theme

supplement the The Marches look and feel page, and may have been superceded. Official costume advice is found on the Costume page. The Marches draws strongly

allow people to use the extensive costume resources of The Anarchy, the Wars of the Roses and the Hundred Years war. However the Marches is still a fantasy

excellent complement to the heavily armoured yeomen. The Marches field four imperial armies; the Drakes, the Strong Reeds, the Bounders and The Tusks. There has

power in the wheel of the seasons; and of the connection between the human body (flesh, sweat, breath) and the physical world (soil, water, wind). Spellcasting

the misplaced confidence of the most boastful citizen of the League, mixed in the worst elements of the parochialism of the Marches, and then forced thousands

furs, pieces of leather and paints that the Marchers would avoid. Core Brief Introduction The people Culture and customs Look and feel Additional Information

shields, one-handed swords and bows. They layer leather and metal armour, and the more ornamental the armour, the higher the warrior's status. They prefer

assurance, and tend to become quiet, withdrawn and sullen. The more isolated the orc feels, the more they lose their confidence in themself and their abilities

Liathaven and driving out both the Navarr and the Marchers. At various points in their history, the Jotun have entered into pacts with the humans of the Empire

such, the warriors and soldiers of the confederacy rule over the farmers and artisans. The best weapons and armour belong to the noble families, each of which

with news and information being bought and sold as regularly as the drinks. The three northern territories of the Marches - Bregasland, Mitwold, and Upwold

considered the counterpart of the Blank Rune in the Wintermark runeset. In Tassato and Temeschwar, the Beast and the Fool are often played by the same cast

simple, but the materials, the colours, the linings and the trims are rich, detailed and luxurious. Silk, velvet and brocade are ideal. Belts and pouches are

The Marchers take a practical approach to religion. Long before the foundation of the Empire, the people of the Marches looked to their friars for spiritual

patrons - the noble princes of the League, and the wise Generals of the Empire - need only tell us where and when, and we muster, armed and armoured according

defence of the Steadings and Stridings against bandits and barbarians. They also take responsibility for fighting the forces of the Vallorn. The Vallorn represents

against the communal good. The Marcher attitude of taking matters in hand is the basis of the hue and cry, the old tradition of law enforcement in the Marches

make alliances, and broadly agree the defence of the Marches against the southern orcs of Mournwold. The Marchers had no armies as the Empire would recognise