The Lyrani

[Treaty 1353]

The Lyrani

    The Lyrani are a group dating back before recorded history within the Realm of Adreo, home of the Rosnian people. The Lyrani are believed to be originating from the Principality of Lairne, a peaceful peoples focused on self preservation, equality, and peace. These beliefs come from The Lyrani’s similar ideals, as well as their commonality within Lairnic lands.

 

‣The Way of Life

    The Lyrani are a peaceful people, focusing on the balance between nature and themselves. Their beliefs have been passed on since the beginning of recorded time, having never changed since their founding. While the people are referred to as Lyrani, upon asking them, they would say they are simply its followers. The Lyrani to its followers is a way of life, coming as natural as breathing, as the cycle of nature itself.

    The people of The Lyrani are believed to be pacifists, but that belief is one to be untrue. While they do not accept duels nor fight without reason, the Lyrani do fight when in self defense, defense of family, or if absolutely necessary. In the situations in which they do raise up arms, they are bound to using blunt weapons, the most common of which being a staff. The followers believe killing is not of the way of  the Lyrani, finding themselves taken over by extreme guilt if their opponent is killed at their hands.

    The followers of The Lyrani are easily recognized through their appearance of both a robe, and the staff usually kept on their back. The robes and weapon are both usually unique to each follower, either in color, design, and/or material. The combination is not something required by the followers, but is a tradition. Each follower has a hand crafted trinket, resembling the symbol of a tree, its roots forming a circular outline around it, the symbol of The Lyrani.

    The followers of Lyrani do not surround themselves in luxury, priding themselves in their work. The followers are craftsmen by choice, designing and crafting their own weapons, clothing, and trinkets. Any follower who wishes to live a life of luxury is one believed to have lost the Way of The Lyrani.

 

‣ The Lyrani’s Truths

    When asking a follower what The Lyrani is, they are more often than not, unable to answer. To a follower, The Lyrani is something that has come naturally to them since birth. It acts as a set of beliefs and common sense, but are neither set in stone, or changing. The Lyrani defines what they believe to be good and bad, of the Lyrani or not. To add to its complication, in some ways it is changing, while not at the same time. For example, fighting is believed to not be of the Lyrani, but fighting in self defense is. While strange to an outsider, this way of life is one that guides its followers in a direction they see to be the best for them and their people.

    Something common amongst the followers are visions within their dreams, something they believe to guide them on their journey. A common vision is that of a strange rock formation, something believed to be a center of power for the followers. This formation has never been found outside of their dreams, but they are certain of its existence

 

‣ The Ketri

Even though the followers are rarely seen fighting, they are very skilled warriors, capable of disabling groups of enemies with just their staff. As per all things, this skill comes with extreme measures of training. This training is commonly referred to as the Ketri by those who study it. Not all followers study the Ketri, but a large majority do, seeing it as a right of passage upon travelling the world. The Ketri is, in simple terms, a set of positions, guards, and stances in which they continuously practice, going from a very slow motion to that of a speed almost faster than the eye can see. While sounding easy, it is far from it. The Ketri requires perfection within each and every section (Around 30 Sections in total). Failure to move perfectly, something as simple as tilting slightly in the wrong direction, requires you to begin again. Mastery of the Ketri is seen when you are able to perfectly present The Ketri at its fastest tempo, and apply its stances in the art of combat. Those studying the Ketri find it acceptable by the Lyrani to spar with others studying it, as it is purely to learn of their own mistakes, bettering themselves in the process. Many spend years mastering it, as doing so is a great honor amongst The Lyrani’s followers.

 

    While strange to those outside of The Lyrani, this life is one well traveled by its followers. Those who are loyal to its teachings tend to be truly happy in life, having found their meaning and path at a very young age. Outsiders are rarely taught, only being brought in at the hands of a master. With the Realm of Adreo being decimated by plague, only a few masters are still known today within the Principality of Rosenyr. Even with the loss of many of their followers, The Lyrani continues to be a strong guiding light in the darkness for many.

((The Lyrani is a culture per say, but is a group with historical meaning for the Rosnian people. Something that will add to Rp and add to the history behind the Rosnians. Msg me if interested in learning about it further!))