[Cultural Hub] The Adrian Raevir

[Norgeth 1894]

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THE ADRIAN RAEVIR

RAEVIR OF ADRIA | MEN OF DUMACRACY

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OVERVIEW

A distinct and proud group of Raevir living within the lands of the Duchy of Adria, whose history is ever-so entwined with the people. The Adrian Raevir have proven to be a stalwart culture of resilience, enduring for centuries since the founding of Adria by the Crow Houses of Vladov & Sarkozic, surviving wars, famine, and the seemingly endless cycle of destruction that follows the forlorn pilgrims of Aegis. 

 

[!] A depiction of a Raevo-Adrian blacksmith trying to sell his wares to a nobleman.

 

The Adrian Raevir have, over the long years and frequent conflict, mixed alliances, and bitter rivalries with other Raev-derived cultures, such as the often reviled Haeseni, become distinct and recognizable compared to their cousin Raevir. Possessing a culture well influenced by Heartlandic politics, an agrarian way of living, and years amongst others such as the Waldeno-Heartlanders and Auvergnians, yet always remembering their roots in the harsh lands of that ancient people. Likewise, the common Adrian has been influenced by the more traditionalists among them, with Adrian Houses of Non-Raevir origin adopting personal names in such dialect among other, less documented cultural interfaces. 

 

Coming in a range, from those truly living the traditional life to those whose culture is less-so prominent. Most Adrian Raevir fall somewhere in the middle, with the typically leading House of Sarkozic maintaining a stance of traditionalism mixed with cautious innovation, for the myriad peoples and races of Aos and Eos now live in a changed age. In this era with renewed legends and different dangers to that of their ancestors, all folk must adapt to the times they now live.

 

TRAITS & BELIEFS

RELIGION & FAITH

The Adrian Raevir are, by a vast majority, followers of the mainstream True Faith, with some more zealous individuals going a step further, even considering themselves Owynistic. This strongly defining difference between them and their Crow cousins amongst the Haeseni originated in the times of Veletz, and despite many Adrian Raevir claiming descent from the Carrion-Karovic dynasty, due to perceived mistreatment and consistent mishandling at the hands of the Haeseni-dominated Canonist Church of the time, it has persisted strongly ever since. Commonly venerated Saints include Sigismund Carrion, Adrian Sarkozic, Toveah Goldman, and Emma Vladov, though many others said to be pleasing to the sight of the Creator are also given great respect, their names muttered by the people, be it in solemn prayer or in the heat of battle.

 

[!] A depiction of Cardinal Montfort, aka Vasyl Sarkozic, a prominent theologian of the post-Veletz era.

 

Overall a pious people with multiple notable clergymen originating from them, such as Cardinal Vasyl Sarkozic and others, the Adrian Raevir are frequently inclined to become Priests, Monks, Heiromonks, or Nuns. To the people, God is, at the source, responsible for all that is good, and must rightfully be given praise, thus making religious festivals and prayer a common sight among the Adrian Raevir.

 

SUPERSTITIONS & STORIES

A superstitious and wary people, the Raevir of Adria have many stories and beliefs that, while sometimes wholly unproven, are considered to be fact by them and their families. Ranging from curses and ailments originating from the deceased Mad-Duke Josip, the ancient and highly propagandized tale of Kosan the Eagle, to strange stories of Hugues’s severed head awaking by way of malevolent fae to terrorize the dark hours. The Adrian Raevir know well to distrust the night and all that comes from the shadows, lest they be reminded of its horrors. 

 

[!] A depiction of the Hajduci highwaymen teaching and discussing history and myth amongst themselves. 

 

Storytelling is in the blood of the people, and many hours are often spent listening to the elderly, Hajduci woodsmen, or house historians on the history of Adria and the Raevir alongside various myths and legends of the commonfolk and burghers. No group within the Adrian Raevir are as competent in this verbal art as the Hajduk, a fragmented band of woodsmen and foresters who patrol the borders of Adria as vicious yet loyal highwaymen with patriotic hearts and a lifestyle echoing the most ancient of Raevir peoples, maintaining the ancestral stories in the oral format, with most Hajduci being illiterate.

 

MERIT & HERITAGE

Strong believers in the venerable ways of Adrian Dumacracy, the Raevir of that Duchy are quick to support those of their kin who have a desire to contribute and forge their own path in life, often giving gifts to those seeking to start their own business or endeavour. It is by merit that the commonfolk become truly valuable to the community, and it is by merit that they may possess a chance for future nobility.

 

[!] A depiction of a battle during the infamous and bloody Duke’s War.

 

While the commonfolk may subsist off of merit and effort alone, the Adrian Raevir also believe in the virtues of the feudal aristocracy, respecting such Houses that have earned nobility by past acts of greatness and honourable deeds that have enriched or protected the people. To be nobility amongst the Raevir of Adria is to hold a burdensome respect that urges one to strive for greatness, attempting to emulate and surpass their ancestors and kinsmen.

 

LANGUAGE & DIALECT

As the Adrian Raevir come in a ranging spectrum, so too does the exact level at which the people utilize the ancient tongue of their ancestors; some may mix in words regularly, others not at all, while only a small few scholars and wisemen can consider themselves truly fluent in the complex language spoken in those elder days. Likewise, the accent of any member of the Adrian Raevir may be strong or weak, though it is typically somewhere in the middle, being clearly recognizable yet not overpowering. Overall, the language utilized by the Adrian Raevir has shifted somewhat compared to other Raev dialects, holding its own unique words and phrases.

 

[Another post further detailing the language and specific words/differences from common Raevir speech will be compiled and linked to this page, though for now, older posts may be referred to for information.]

 

PROMINENT HOUSES

The prominent and respected Houses of the Adrian Raevir are most commonly the ancient families of Sarkozic and Vladov, the very same families who founded the Duchy of Adria in days long past. Other families occasionally rise to the challenge and become highly valued and essential parts of the community, with their banners raised high alongside those of an older era.

 

It will be said, however, that the House of Sarkozic most often acts as the effective leader amongst the Adrian Raevir Houses, and its members are greatly respected at all times by the people due to them oft best representing the ideals and histories of the Adrian Raevir. As long as House Sarkozic survives and knows itself, so do the Raevir of Adria live on in memory and in practice. 

 

OTHER RESOURCES

[This is where supplementary information and posts will be added to the document. Come back often to see what has been added, changed, or further worked on. This is a hub document and will act as a linking point to future posts.]

 

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CREDITS

- Co-Writer | Norgeth_

- Co-Writer | Titanium430

- Assistance & Review | MisaiAki

- Assistance & Review | Laeonathan

- Assistance & Review | Nooblius

- Assistance & Review | The Entire Adrian Community

 

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