tcs_tonsils_ 2829 Share Posted June 7, 2022 So You Want to Live in Haense The coat-of-arms of the Kingdom of Haense. Painting of the Capital of Karosgrad circa. 1870 ——————————————————————————————————————— Table of Contents Why Haense? Community Knights Military Social Statuses Diverse Jobs and Roleplay Vast Cultures Unique Environment Festivals and Activities Canonism Getting Started How to get to Haense Discord What to do in Haense Purchasing a House ——————————————————————————————————————— Why Haense? ——————————————————————————————————————— Community The Kingdom of Haense is one of the largest and longest-running human nations, spanning back almost six years. Haense is centered around building its community and foundations for the roleplay through its society, varying in status (such as nobles and commoners), different jobs and positions one may acquire, and the heavy focus on its military, the Brotherhood of Saint Karl (Also known as just the BSK). The Kingdom holds events almost daily and provides many job opportunities for the players to get involved. Haense is an active nation as well, so there are almost always people to talk to and roleplay with. An important note, the most active times for Haense are between 1 pm and 9 pm EST (8 pm-2 am GMT or 9 am-1 pm AUS). There is roleplay to find outside of these times, but these are the most active times. The best thing to do is walk up to someone and start a conversation- who knows where things will go. ——————————————————————————————————————— Knightship Glory! Honor! Loyalty! Chivalry! These are all things that allow a Knight of Haense to thrive. Being a Haeseni knight offers a fantastic roleplay opportunity filled with crazy and epic adventures you could imagine. In order to join the Order of the Crow, one must prove their worth as a squire. They will go through multiple trials and quests to show that they are ready to protect the kingdom in an official capacity. These quests come in all shapes and sizes as well, from dealing with massive alligators that are snatching up livestock, to battling drakes on the mountainside, to trials that require you to stealthily get blueprints from enemy fortresses! A knights purpose is toto battle anything that wishes to terrorize the peoples of Haense as well as fight against those who try to harm the royal family, knights are here to protect the realm. Seen as some of the fierces and boldest warriors in the lands, being a crow knight leads to respect amongst others of the kingdom. Marian Knight, similar to crow knights, are hand picked by the king himself and specifically tasked with protecting him and his family, ——————————————————————————————————————— Military How would a nation be able to defend itself without a proper military? Simply, they wouldn’t! That is why the Brotherhood of Saint Karl is here to be the main military force for the nation. Tasked with protecting the realm from any wrong-doers that may seek to harm the peoples of Haense, the BSK will always be here to serve the kingdom. Whether catching and arresting criminals, helping knights defeat monsters or even battling enemy nations and their large-scale armies! When one joins, they begin as an initiate until they complete a short trial, often with other initiates, in order to show their abilities. One can rise in the ranks and even become an officer and leader. ——————————————————————————————————————— Differing Social Statuses Royalty: The Kingdom of Haense is led by a King. The king is on top of the totem pole, ruling with ultimate authority within Haense. The position of king holds a special place in the community with the responsibility for the Kingdom's well-being overall. This king has always been of the Barbonov bloodline throughout the entirety of its existence. Historically, titles would be inherited by the eldest son of the king. Nobility: Haense is also made up of a multitude of noble houses. Many of these noble houses span back to the beginning of Haense. It offers new opportunities for role-playing, such as taking part in aristocratic role-play. They serve the Kingdom as anyone should. They span in rank and size, from Barony being the smallest to a duchy being the largest and more respectable. Each noble house is deemed worthy of a particular title because of its ability to maintain a thriving community in its ranks and provide for the Kingdom as a whole. Commoners: An equally as important part of the community, commoners seek to provide and serve the Kingdom in anyways they can. Whether one wishes to contribute to the Kingdom by working as a shop owner, or as a ward, serving in the BSK, or proving themselves as a Knight, whether working for an independent organization or as a civil servant, there are numerous opportunities to show what they are made of. Large commoner houses are a considerable part of the community, contributing and growing more connected with Haense society! ——————————————————————————————————————— Diverse Jobs and Roleplay Activities There are a multitude of different opportunities and things with which one can involve themselves throughout the whole of Haenseti-Ruska. Each organization and work experience offers its own unique subcommunity that can allow one to develop roleplay and deeper bonds between the player and others in the organization they are involved with. Whether it be becoming a soldier in the BSK, teaching classes at the Academy, fighting monsters as a knight, fighting for justice as a Judge, just working for themselves, or anything in between. You can work on the royal courts, assisting the entirety of Haense or even the king himself! One can also find themselves running around, blessing and praying with people as a much needed holy priest. There are so many- too many jobs to name, but here are some of the most organized and larger ones someone can see to get started: Haeseni Employment Catalog - 428 ES ——————————————————————————————————————— Vast Cultures As Haense is officially a dual kingdom, being that of two separate royal titles, Hanseti and Ruska, there is a development that is very distinct from other communities. Having two separate royal titles allows for the continual generation of two intertwined, yet distinct cultures. Each of these cultures have histories to them, spanning back multiple years. This includes their own dialects, fashions, etiquette, and more. Haeseni/Hanseti: The Haeseni culture is one that derives its roots from way back to even before Haense was a kingdom. While that culture has morphed into one that includes multiple others, such as Ruskan and Waldenian, the primary culture has held firm throughout the ages. A majority of the nobility stem from the culture, as well as the royal family. Raevir/Ruskan: Known as the ancestors and precursors to Haeseni, the Ruskan culture traces its history to ages before Haense was ever a thought. Ruskan or Raevir cultures consist mostly of a mix of eastern Slavic-inspired peoples. One can see these in the houses of Rus, Ruthern, and the Novgorodian peoples. The Royal house of Barbanov can trace its roots all the way back to the House of Carrion, who were of the Revir culture. Waldenian: Springing from the old Hanseti culture, the Waldenians are primarily highlanders. A Waldenian does not need to be Hansetian, however, generally they of that culture. They have a strong focus on Kaedreni-style military stratagem as well as similar architectural tradition. Historically they adhere to canonism, though they fall closer to a non-Sigismundic tradition than other cultures might. Reinmarian: Just like how Haeseni culture came from Ruskan culture, the Reinmarian ways were cultivated from a Waldenian culture, which mimics more of the traditions and norms of the central and northern germanic territories. When the Reinmarian’s kingdom was destroyed, many of them migrated to Haense and integrated themselves into common society. One can see this culture by understanding families like House Barclay. Ayrikiv: Ayrians are typically situated within the peaks of Hanseti-Ruska, most notably donning tartan/plaid and speaking in an atypical Highlander accent that is thick and sometimes hard to comprehend. Despite the culture stemming from the House of Baruch it is a direct descendant of Waldenian influence. Nonetheless, the Ayrian culture is a unique amalgamation old and new. The culture is also defined by activities unique to its people, such as whaling and fishing, as the Ayrikiv people have always lived near water. ——————————————————————————————————————— Unique Environments Snow, snow everywhere! Most of Haense is littered with snow and ice, which allows for unique experiences in which one can roleplay. When traversing the landscape, one must bundle up and stay warm, lest they freeze! Unlike the northern parts, the southern parts are warmer and yield little snow. However, in the more eastern regions of Haense, the harsh cold environment shifts to that of a humid swarm. Exploration of this swamp can yield exciting and diverse roleplay opportunities! ——————————————————————————————————————— Festivals and Traditions A significant part of Haense culture is its festivals and activities planned from time to time. These are times when the entire community of Haense comes together in fellowship to celebrate and enjoy traditions. Whether the event is a local tavern night or as large as a royal ball, it is a way that both new citizens and old citizens can come together and corroborate and grow closer! A large festival, for example, could consist of multiple events spanning through the entire week! Each event may be themed, or set around an existing theme. Games, trading of goods, food, art, and more can be shared in stalls set up around the kingdom. go along with said theme. This is just one of the many activities Going on in Haense. Additionally, several general traditions grab a little extra flavor to Haense. One of the largest of these is the national food and drink. Carrion Black is a hard liquor that only the stoutest people are brave enough to consume. As for the food, the Prikaburrn Berry holds the title of the national food. ——————————————————————————————————————— Canonism Canonism is the largest and most widespread religion on the server, spanning over 4 nations! Haense is a Canonist nation, which means to serve the creator, Godan. The Canon, or the Church of the Canon, is led by the high pontiff and held together by a multitude of priests and holy men and women. The Canonist religion believes that Godan created the universe and gave mankind four scrolls, which serve as principles for men to live by. These scrolls and one's ability to follow them, lead to peaceful salvation in the seven skies. Additionally, Haense is a defender of the Canonist faith. Therefore, the Pontiff has sought it appropriate to give the King of Haense the title, passed down from generation to generation, ‘Defender of the Faith.’ ——————————————————————————————————————— Getting Started ——————————————————————————————————————— Path to Haense: When leaving the cloud temple, there will be four main hubs to choose from. There shall be one labeled north hub, which is the sector which Haense resides in. By following the path down the mountain, through the ice spikes and snow, as well as keeping to marked signs along the way, you will find yourself in the territory of Haense. Go further and you will make it to Karosgrad. Discord: One of the most opportunistic and helpful ways one can go about joining Haense and the community, is by joining the discord. The discord will let you connect with others already in the nation as well as give you insights into upcoming activities and events that you may wish to partake in. You can join the discord by clicking the link https://discord.gg/DKYV5gV9pE Once in the server, in the #role-request channel, ask for a ‘Citizen’ role. Then from there, you can ask for help in one of our help channels or our general channels. When in Rome- I mean Haense: When arriving at the front gates of Karosgrad, you may find them to be closed. In that case, you can either shout for a guard for come and open the gate with (#s "Can I get a guard at the gates?"), or you can ask for a guard by pinging an @bsk in the discord. A guard should be by shortly to assist you and your entry. If the gate is already open, then you are home free. Buying a House: If you are planning to stay in Haense and invest in the community long term, it may be wise to seek out a house. Whether this is to simply have a place to store your items, or one to generate another roleplay location, a house will be beneficial to most players. If you are looking to buy a house, all you have to do is notify a steward by either asking around, or pinging @steward in the Haense Discord. ——————————————————————————————————————— SIGNED, His Excellency, Iulius Vernhart, Komptroller of Settlement Spoiler Thanks to @livrose For helping in the proofreading and editting! 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson 940 Share Posted June 8, 2022 The discord link has expired :( 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcs_tonsils_ 2829 Author Share Posted June 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Carson said: The discord link has expired :( Sorry about that, should be fixed now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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