Medvedi Markers

A keen eye will spot unfamiliar markings, carved in trees and rocks, when wandering through the forests and mountains of Berok. These are the Medvedi Markers, a series of markings made to relay information about the surroundings. Such as what passages are dangerous or safe, or to indicate which path to trod when travelling. They are predominantly used by the Medvedi, a fearsome group of rangers who fight to protect Berok. 
== History ==
While the markers nowadays are known as the Medvedi Markers, for the Medvedi use them, they were originally used by locals of the Zapno Mountains. Many of the first Medvedi who joined the group were local hunters or guides who were knowledgable with these form of markings. However, at the first the markings were still very rudimentary in form and not as well developed as they are now. The development of the markings was a slow yet fast process, when the need for a new symbol occurred it would be added to the list of known markings. The moments however between needing new markings differed greatly. For example, when the Medvedi were in active combat with the vampires of Cainaan, it was realised that a new series of symbols needed to be developed quickly.
== Markings ==
What follows is a short extract out of a field guide written by and for the Medvedi
''The first few symbols a recruit to the Medvedi should know are the basic directional markings. Luckily they are a simple to draw and easy to recognize for any newcomer within the order. Small roof shaped arrows indicate a direction in which a path is going. An arrow point upwards means straight, downwards means to go back. Left and right pointing naturally meaning left and right. A number of trails are marked with additional symbols beneath the arrows to indicate which path to take if there are multiple options. For example, a tree carved with an upward arrow with a IX written underneath it and another arrow pointing left with an V written next to it indicate that by going straight ahead you will be following route IX or 9. While following the left arrow indicates that you will follow route V or 5. The arrows are also used to indicate which way safe locations, such as allied fortresses, are located. These can be recognized by a arrow pointing a direction surrounded by a square.''
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