Creating a Character from Laevateinn

This page is designed to help give overviews of the people of Laevateinn, from common attitudes to where certain classes are likely to be from, and a quick look at how some backgrounds fit in with the region. Four custom backgrounds exclusive to Laevateinn are included here for your reference and use with your character.

### Common Attitudes

Working to always become stronger, but it is rare to believe those weaker deserve unfair treatment.  After all, without those weaker than you, who would there be to gloat to?

Magic isn't to be trusted.  Divine and nature magics aren't so bad, but even they can be corrupted. Besides, borrowing power from elsewhere means it isn't \*your\* power!

Resurrection is an abhorrent crime.  Who is so cowardly as to not be able to face their God?

Live your life such that you can hold your head up high when you meet your ancestors.

Being a zealot isn't a good thing.  It is one thing to honor the Gods, it is another to treat others poorly or bring harm to them because their beliefs are different (unless their beliefs involve resurrection or harming The Tree, in which case the Gods would smile on you for your actions).

### Classes

#### Artificers

Storstad is the most likely location an artificer would be found, however they are generally frowned upon and treated with caution.  Artificers from Laevateinn might have felt restricted by the laws and customs, or they may be horrified at how lax things are beyond the borders.

#### Barbarians

Can come from any corner of Laevateinn, though unlikely to come from Älva or Vera.

#### Bards

Typically come from Satamakaupunki or Vera.   Satamakaupunki has a bardic college where most bards of the island train.

#### Blood Hunters

Blood Hunters learn their trade with the Roderorden, though characters would be low ranking officers of that order.  Leaving the island means leaving the order; you cannot gain rank and learn their secrets if you are not there.  Most Blood Hunters typically train as mage slayers.

#### Clerics

Any good/neutral faith, especially nature, are present throughout Laevateinn.

#### Druids

Every order is present, all are equal in sharing the Roderorden's desire to protect The Tree of Life.  Most druids would come from the heavily forested eastern peninsula.

#### Fighters

Can come from any corner of Laevateinn.  Those who hail from Storstad are more likely to be sailors.

#### Monks

There are a couple monasteries - one in in Linnake and another in Holmhallas, but monks are more rare to see wandering around as most tend to be more isolated or hermits.

#### Paladins

A few are Roderorden, additionally may come from temples in any of the cities.

#### Rogues

Can be from anywhere in Laevateinn.  There are always those who work in the shadows.

#### Sorcerers

Those with innate magic in their blood are very rare.  Those that don't manage to evade the Roderorden's inquisitors sometimes end up in Förvisad Castle.  Those that accept inquisition almost never try and explore their gifts for fear of the destruction they might be bring.

#### Warlocks

Like Sorcerers, warlocks are exceptionally rare. Not able to explain your powers, or being found that your power comes from an evil source, is a ticket to Förvisad Castle at best, at worst is immediate execution.

#### Wizards

There is only one wizarding school in Laevateinn, located in Satamakaupunki.  It is heavily monitored, necromancy is forbidden, and regular visits by the Roderorden are to be expected.  No magic is allowed to be taught outside of this school.  Wizards who leave and travel elsewhere are likely to be appalled at anyone who studies magic without rigid training.

### Backgrounds

#### Commonly Found

Athlete / Folk Hero / Entertainer / Soldier / Criminal / Charlatan / Outlander / Hermit / Acolyte - Can be from anywhere

Sailor / Pirate - Most likely from Storstad, but can be from other cities (they each have small ports, but only Storstad goes beyond the nearest waters)

#### Uncommon or Rare

Noble - Would be related to an existing or prior Jarl, therefore very few "nobles" would come from Laevateinn.

Sage - Laevateinn does not have many libraries of research - though there is one in Holmhallas and in Satamakaupunki.

#### Not Allowed

Courtier

Haunted One

Knight

Simic Scientist

#### Additional Information

Other backgrounds, including custom ones, may be allowed. As always, discuss with the region DM your ideas!