Live And Let Blog

…ya gotta give the other fella hell

Miles Walked On Saturday: 1.4 miles
Miles Walked On Sunday: 3.7 miles
Miles Walked On Monday: 2.6

World Building Game: PC Cultures, Part 2

The Suraqi: The Suraqi people were transported to Calandria from their homeworld many hundreds of years ago. In fact, their central homeland, the Al Kaziri Hills, was transported with them. The whole shebang appeared in the center of the Dune Sea, a broad expanse of trackless desert. The Suraqi people most resemble (physically as well as culturally) the Arabic people of our world, with two big exceptions: No Islam (instead, they worship the First Ancestors) and their society is matriarchal. Mages are relatively common in Suraqi society and most of them prefer to create items with strong elemental powers.

The Hobbit: Alone among all the nations of this world (and certainly all the nations on Calandria), the Hobbits are the sole form of a representative democracy. That said, your average Hobbit is still not much of a lover of politics. They consider it a necessary evil. What they do care about is farming, brewing, winemaking, crafts, cooking and generally enjoying the frruits of their labor. Hobbit wizards, of which there are quite a few, tend to create devices that protect, defend, mend or alter things. Culturally, Hobbits resemble the folks of rural England, with just a touch of Irish wit and American curiousity. One final note: Hobbits have a disproportianately high tolerance for alcohol. The odds of a human drinking a Hobbit under the table are slim indeed.

The Chantaphoans: Their homeland is called Chantapho-By-The-Sea and these people are first and foremost sailors. Culturally, they have the manners and attitude towards life of the Spanish mixed with the sense of duty and honor of the British. The Chantaphoans have the best educational system on Calandria, top notch medical care, are skilled breeders of animals and give great honor and rewards to their scientists. As for magic, the Chantaphoans, have relatively few wizards. Most magical devices are enchanted with elemental or divination spells. Their navy is the best in the world and they are very keen on exploring. Physically, they resemble Spaniards and other Latin people.

Bedtime now…more stuff later.