Altheria

Altheria is a militaristic nation which prides itself on its drive for competitiveness.

Altherians.

Articles related to Altheria.

## People

Altherians have a natural noble aura around them, and they make everything they do into a contest. Be it sport, competitions, duels, romance and of course war. And they always compete to win.

Altherian men are tall and well made. They dress in dark coats that are elaborately embroidered, looking like generals on a field. They were colours like maroon, navy, forest green, deep burnt orange. Their women are even more splendid. They wear grand dresses that shows their curves. Their bright colors a contrast to the dark tones favored by the men.

The majority born in Altheria have bright hair and dark hair is very unusual. And you almost never see black hair.

Altherian soldiers are drilled in many kinds of formations and have remarkable discipline. Their equipment is adequete.

## Geography

Altheria is rich in silver and lead, and has minor deposits of copper and gold.

### Cities

#### Danidam

Danidam is one of the most beautiful cities in the country, with only Aderom is seen as more beautiful and that is only by some. It lays as a gleaming crown upon a flew hills where the city is divided into two sections. The old city and the new city. The old city is ancient and build by dwarven stonemasters at Altherias request. On the highest hills at its center rests the glittering Inner City, encircled by its own shining white wall and bejeweled with even more beautiful towers and domes. The broad paved streets of the Inner City are carefully designed to follow the natural curves of the hills, spiraling ever upward to the crowning glory of Danidam, the Palace of Magic.

   The new city is less than two thousand years old, and was built by humans to surround the Inner City. Alleys in the new city, called "crossing runs," are narrow and often muddy and have an unfortunate smell. Buildings rarely have entries into the crossing run, the few that exist are rarely used, and no windows face into the derelict passages. A fifty-foot gray stone wall, six leagues in length, surrounds the new city, walling the entire city of Danidam safely away from invaders.

## Organizations

The Dawnwardens are a anti-undead organization. While they has fallen since their glory days, they still serve as one of the few organization that is dedicated to fighting the undead. They are seperated into several sub-organizations.

## Culture

### Food

Common ways of preserving food including milled grains, smoking, honey stored, pickling, cheeses and fruit preserves (Commonly apple).

### Dogs

Dog fighting is a respected sport, and the breeding of the dogs for it is a hobby for several noblemen.

### Slavery

The slave system of Altheria was created to serve as a counter agains the Dumerian invasion in "". Taking slaves from won battlefields was seen as more humane then killing them and releasing them back to their enemy was not an option. So they stated slaves in Altheria shall by the law be treated with respect by the citizen of Altheria. As they were brave and strong enough to survive the battle and chose servitude for a year rather than an honorable death in battle.

Altherians always put a hand on their weapon when talking with someone to show that they consider them a threat. Not doing so is demaning as it declares that the opposite side lacks prowess.