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 Their main trade is lumber, game and textiles. Their main trade is lumber, game and textiles.
  
-The ley lines that flow through Llanhythel have given the gwyllion the ability to communicate with spirits known as [[archives#ysbridion|ysbridion]], who sometimes help - or even hinder - in their plans.+The ley lines that flow through Llanhythel have given the gwyllion the ability to communicate with spirits known as [[archives#ysbridion|ysbridion]], who sometimes help - or even hinder - their plans.
 =====Llanhythel Culture===== =====Llanhythel Culture=====
 ====Religion==== ====Religion====
-Due to their connection with ysbridion, gwyllion have taken to praying to them for whatever needs they have. They worship them all equally, but may have preferences for certain ysbridion depending on what their life dictates - for example, a gwyll who works as a healer may pray to Iachawr more than other ysbridion. Altars may be kept in the family home, or set up as and when needed, and there are communal altars for the town’s ysbridion that are maintained all year round.+Due to their connection with ysbridion, gwyllion have taken to praying to them for whatever needs they have. They worship them all equally, but may have preferences for [[archives#ysbridion|certain ysbridion]] depending on what their life dictates - for example, a gwyll who works as a healer may pray to Iachawr more than other ysbridion. Altars may be kept in the family home, or set up as and when needed, and there are communal altars for the town’s ysbridion that are maintained all year round.
  
 Gwyllion celebrate Calan Mai, which is when the veil between fae and ysbridion is thinnest. It is often said that strong practitioners of evocation can see the forms of ysbridion during this day. They hold parties in the town square from dawn until dusk, and is a time of celebrating the connection not just with ysbridion, but all with others in the community. Titles and formality of the gwyllion are discarded for the day. Gwyllion celebrate Calan Mai, which is when the veil between fae and ysbridion is thinnest. It is often said that strong practitioners of evocation can see the forms of ysbridion during this day. They hold parties in the town square from dawn until dusk, and is a time of celebrating the connection not just with ysbridion, but all with others in the community. Titles and formality of the gwyllion are discarded for the day.
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 Due to [[History|past events]], the government and the military for the gwyllion have now become one and the same. The country of Llanhythel is presided over by the Brigadier General. To rise up in the ranks, it is from your actions and your merit, not your circumstance of birth or wealth. Due to [[History|past events]], the government and the military for the gwyllion have now become one and the same. The country of Llanhythel is presided over by the Brigadier General. To rise up in the ranks, it is from your actions and your merit, not your circumstance of birth or wealth.
  
-Each town is run by a Sergeant instead of a Mayor, and a Lieutenant runs a borough, Captains run shires, and Colonels run counties. Among their other responsibilities, Captains are in charge of companies and Colonels oversee the regiments of the nation. +Each town is run by a Sergeant instead of a Mayor, Lieutenants run boroughs, Captains run shires, and Colonels run counties. Among their other responsibilities, Captains are in charge of companies and Colonels oversee the regiments of the nation.
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-Children do not have ranks, and attend school until they come of age and enter training, whereupon they become a Cadet. Upon completion of training, a gwyll earns the rank of Private. National service lasts for three years, during or after which, they may earn the rank of Corporal. Once national service has been served, there is a choice to leave the service and become a Citizen, or continue within the military. +
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-As the military is a meritocracy, rising through the ranks is purely based on one's actions and performance. After Corporal comes Sergeant, a required rank if a gwyll wants to become the mayor equivalent of a town. After that comes Lieutenant, who can serve as second-in-command for their Captain, or even in charge of a Borough if they are more politically inclined. A Captain may command a Company, serve as second-in-command to their Colonel, or oversee a Shire. A Colonel is the second-highest rank in the military, and answer directly to the Brigadier General; they may be in charge of a Regiment or a County. +
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-If a gwyll does not enter national service, they receive the rank of Civilian. Usually Civilians have a medical reason for not entering national service, which is not looked down upon. What is looked down upon, however, is if a gwyll who is capable of entering national service goes out of their way to avoid it.+
 ====Military Information==== ====Military Information====
 ===Ranks=== ===Ranks===
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 As the military is a meritocracy, rising through the ranks is purely based on one's actions and performance. After Corporal comes **Sergeant**, a required rank if a gwyll wants to become the mayor equivalent of a town. After that comes **Lieutenant**, who can serve as second-in-command for their Captain, or even in charge of a Borough if they are more politically inclined. A **Captain** may command a Company, serve as second-in-command to their Colonel, or oversee a Shire. A **Colonel** is the second-highest rank in the military, and answer directly to the **Brigadier General**; they may be in charge of a Regiment or a County. As the military is a meritocracy, rising through the ranks is purely based on one's actions and performance. After Corporal comes **Sergeant**, a required rank if a gwyll wants to become the mayor equivalent of a town. After that comes **Lieutenant**, who can serve as second-in-command for their Captain, or even in charge of a Borough if they are more politically inclined. A **Captain** may command a Company, serve as second-in-command to their Colonel, or oversee a Shire. A **Colonel** is the second-highest rank in the military, and answer directly to the **Brigadier General**; they may be in charge of a Regiment or a County.
  
-If a gwyll does not enter national service, they receive the rank of **Civilian**. Usually Civilians have a medical reason for not entering national service. If a gwyll who is capable of entering national service goes out of their way to avoid it, this is considered unacceptable in gwyll society.+If a gwyll does not enter training, they receive the rank of **Civilian**. Usually Civilians have a medical reason for not entering national service. If a gwyll who is capable of entering national service goes out of their way to avoid it, this is considered unacceptable in gwyll society.
 ===Structure=== ===Structure===
 Each Regiment, directed by a Colonel, is comprised of two Companies. Companies, directed by Captains, are a gwyll's family during service. They rise together, fall together, and support each other. Currently, Companies serve a district and its Citizens and Civilians, often taking the role of law enforcement and manual labour within the settlements. Each Regiment, directed by a Colonel, is comprised of two Companies. Companies, directed by Captains, are a gwyll's family during service. They rise together, fall together, and support each other. Currently, Companies serve a district and its Citizens and Civilians, often taking the role of law enforcement and manual labour within the settlements.
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-**Celadon** - Savoy & Chartreuse\\ 
-**Mauve** - Carmine & Azure\\ 
-**Saffron** - Mindaro & Cinnabar\\ 
-**Viridian** - Cerulean & Canary\\ 
-**Liseran** - Periwinkle & Cordovan\\ 
-**Xanthous** - Vermilion & Flax\\ 
-**Purpura** - Coral & Navy 
  
 The Current Brigadier General, Madoc Lewis, served in Viridian Regiment, Canary Company, and rose through the ranks slowly, but earning the deep respect of their peers along the way. The Current Brigadier General, Madoc Lewis, served in Viridian Regiment, Canary Company, and rose through the ranks slowly, but earning the deep respect of their peers along the way.
  
-Captain Meghan Lloyd, the current leader of Vanora's Watch, served in Saffron Regiment, Cinnabar Company. Official documents state she volunteered for the post at Vanora's Watch, but it is rumoured she was reassigned for undisclosed reaons.+Captain Meghan Lloyd, the current leader of Vanora's Watch, served in Saffron Regiment, Cinnabar Company. 
 ====Magic==== ====Magic====
-Gwyllion can use [[abilities#evocation_abilities|Evocation]] which allows them to contact ysbridion and seek aid in combat.+Gwyllion can use [[abilities#evocation_abilities|Evocation]] which allows them to contact ysbridion and seek aid in combat. In addition to simpler evocations, gwyllion may perform a powerful ritual known as Voice of Ysbridion, which calls forth one or more spirits. Bound to answer truthfully for the duration of the ritual, those ysbridion called to speak may be petitioned for information, aid or inspiration... though some ysbridion are more patient than others, and some may take even this temporary barrier to their freedom as a slight.
  
 Gwyllion also possess an innate affinity for the element of Light and an innate weakness to the element of Sea. Gwyllion also possess an innate affinity for the element of Light and an innate weakness to the element of Sea.
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 Children of the gwyllion start out life with just a given name and their surname, the latter of which passes from the father (a remnant of their aristocratic traditions). Once they are assigned to a Regiment and Company, these are added as middle names, though are not generally used in everyday conversation. Their rank comes before their name, and any epithets are added to the end. Children of the gwyllion start out life with just a given name and their surname, the latter of which passes from the father (a remnant of their aristocratic traditions). Once they are assigned to a Regiment and Company, these are added as middle names, though are not generally used in everyday conversation. Their rank comes before their name, and any epithets are added to the end.
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 +====Attitudes to Other Nations===
 +While gwyllion may have a range of viewpoints on the world and their fellow Bendith, here are some commonly held attitudes towards other nations:
 +===Mythvye===
 +The korrigans of Mythvye are rarely encountered due to their distance between their coastal homeland and the forests of Llanhythel. Impressive stories of their strength have reached Llanhythel, however – between their unique claim to the seas and their command of illusory magic, it is widely understood that an alliance with the korrigans could be immensely beneficial. Indeed, in recent months, there have been hushed discussions behind closed doors as to whether the korrigans could be persuaded to allow the gwyllion to train on their boats…
 +===Havod===
 +The booakers of Havod are typically viewed as warm and generous, if a little provincial. Their attitude to death is often regarded as blasé, particularly by gwyllion who have trained in the military since youth and hold a much more solemn approach to the defence of (and, where necessary) taking of life. Though some gwyllion sneer at the simplicity of life in Havod, most can’t help but feel somewhat charmed by their lack of ostentation and their care to ensure that even the poorest of the booakers can have their voices heard in political matters.
 +===Lyonn===
 +Gwyllion typically respect the piskies of Lyonn for their survivalist instincts and adaptation to the world around them. The organisation of pisky society into yarldoms is easy for gwyllion (who fight as part of military Regiments) to relate to, providing some common ground with which to ease social overtures towards the pisky traders and adventurers who sometimes cross paths with the gwyllion. The best interactions with piskies are brief, purposeful and respectful; gwyllion usually do not have much patience for the esoteric philosophical views likely to emerge during a prolonged conversation with a pisky. 
 +===Kloth’va===
 +The coblynau of Kloth’va are appreciated as allies and, more importantly, sources of metal for use in gwyllion armour and weaponry. The dense and inhospitable nature of Kloth’va forests and the mineral-poor quality of Llanhythel land led to the formation of a long-standing trade agreement: fine metalwork in exchange for game hunted in Llanhythel woodland. Both nations having become somewhat reliant on this trade as their populations expanded, the gwyllion generally take care to hold back any opinions which might offend coblynau; discussion of the coblynau class system and the fact that the lower classes outnumber the nobility are taboo subjects for this reason.
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