Navinorme - Sosed Culture

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1. #1Location of Sosed

   Keys: Navinorme, Sosed

   Sosed Region is located in the northern part of Navinorme Continent, bordering Ubinus Region to the south, Pinarbarus Regime to the west, and across the waters from Norseland, the northernmost part of Navinorme Continent, to the north.

2. #2Zaros Mountains

   Keys: Red Dragon, Sosed, Zaros Mountains, Ubinus, Troll, Morsmunen, Lunapicem Mountain

   The Zaros Mountains are bounded by Sosed to the north and Ubinus to the south, with the highest peak being Lunapicem Mountain. This mountain area covered with snow all year round, many red dragons and trolls live in caves in the mountains. Most of the area is rarely visited except for the military plank roads that have existed since ancient times. The Morsmunen Elves live in Sosed say, Lunapicem was the holy mountain of their ancestors.

3. #3Nociva, "The Forest Of Eternal Night"

   Keys: Nociva Forest, Pinarbarus, "The Forest Of Eternal Night", Sosed

   Nociva Forest, also known as "The Forest Of Eternal Night", is bordered by Sosed to the east and Pinarbarus to the west. The forest is actually a huge and deep canyon filled with vegetation, caves and swamps. In the minds of the ancient Sosed people, this is a taboo place. Apart from some paths and outposts opened by the Veridians from the south, nobody have ever seen the rest of this mysterious forest.

4. #4The Bialus Bay

   Keys: "Solaric Ocean", "Mowkias Marsh", Sosed, Norseland, "Bialus Bay"

   The Bialus Bay is located northeast of Sosed and the only outlet to the North Solaric Ocean from Sosed. The land north of the Bialus bay belongs to Norseland. On the west side of the Bialus bay is a horizontal strip of marshland called Mowkias Marsh.

5. #5Mowkias Marsh

   Keys: "Thunder Wyvern", Sosed, "Mowkias Marsh", Norseland, "Bialus Bay", goblin

   The Mowkias Marsh is a wide horizontal marshland located west of Bialus Bay, with Norseland to the north and Sosed to the south. The wind there sounds like many ghosts whispering, the wet land here is covered with grass that at least reach the belly of an adult, with sparse trees among them. Few large animals in this area, only big crows circling in the sky, some goblins live in the trees and Thunder Wyverns live in the deeper water.

6. #6Ceatlenk River

   Keys: "Nociva Forest", "Solaric Ocean", “Ceatlenk river”

   The Ceatlenk river is the main river in the Sosed Region. It originates from the Solaric Ocean in the east and flows westwards into the Nociva Forest. The river has four large bends in its path.

7. #7The Morsmunens

   Keys: "The Morsmunens", Morsmunen, "Sosed Elf"

   "The Morsmunens" are the elvish natives of Sosed, but according to their legends, the land called "Pinarbarus", west to Sosed, was the main settlement of their ancestors.

8. #8The Maiziels

   Keys: "The Akuriurs", "The Maiziels", Maiziel, "Sosed Human"

   "The Maiziels" is the collective name for the humans who live in Sosed. Legend has it that their ancestors were "The Akuriurs", a group of humans who originated in the south thousands of years ago, crossed the Zaros Mountains in search of freedom, arrived the north of Navinorme Continent.

9. #9The Clans

   Keys: Chieftain, Clan, politics

   The Clans are the social organizations of humans and elves in Sosed. Generally speaking, a clan in Sosed always includes one or more villages, but more powerful clans may also have settlements similar to towns or even small cities. The leader of a clan is called the Chieftain.

10. #10Pinarbarus

    Keys: "Veridian Empire", Veridian, Sosed, "Nociva Forest", Morsmunen, Pinarbarus

    Pinarbarus is located west of Sosed, but that part of the country is not as far north as Sosed. The Nociva Forest is the border between Pinarbarus and Sosed. The original inhabitants of Pinarbarus were the Morsmunen elves until the Veridians from the south took over 700 years ago. The elders say that after the Veridian Empire was broken up, the descendants of the last Veridian emperor fled to Pinarbarus to try to authority.

11. #11Ubinus

    Keys: Yugvo, Zaros Mountains, Veridian, Ubinus

    Ubinus is located south of Sosed, with the Zaros Mountains as the dividing line. The Maiziels live in Sosed say that Yugvo in the north of Ubinus was also where their ancestors lived, but now it has been completely occupied by the Veridians, and no one who can speak the Maiziel language can be found in Yugvo anymore.

12. #12Norseland

    Keys: Kayikal, "Mowkias Marsh", "Bialus Bay", Norseland

    Norseland is the northernmost known part of Navinorme Continent. It is the territory of the Kayikals, the northern neighbors of the Sosed people. The dividing line between Norseland and Sosed is from the "Bialus Bay" to the "Mowkias Marsh".

13. #13The Veridians

    Keys: Veridian, "The Southern Comers"

    "The Southern Comers" is a term used by the Sosed People to refer to a group of humans who call themselves "The Veridians". Elders say that The Veridian People are found throughout Navinorme Continent except for Sosed and Norseland. About 700 years ago, The Veridian army invaded and placed Sosed under the rule of their Imperial Governor. It was not until about 150 years ago that the people of Sosed were free again.

14. #14The Veridian Empire

    Keys: "Veridian Empire", Veridian, Pinarbarus

    The elders say that the Veridian Empire originated in Ubinus, south of the Zaros Mountains, and later expanded its territory to a point "ten times the size of Sosed", even once occupied Sosed. 150 years ago, the empire was broken apart, leaving only Pinarbarus.

15. #15The Agiens Veridians

    Keys: Paladin, "The Agiens", Agiens, "Thaddeus Fontkamp", Veridian

    Most people in Sosed know that the term "Agiens" refers to a Veridian military organisation from the south, which seems to have another nickname "Paladin". The goal of this organisation is to conquer Sosed again, just as the Veridians once did many hundreds of years ago. The leader of Agiens Veridians is a man called "Thaddeus Fontkamp".

16. #16Fort Latorzia

    Keys: Zyprewald, "Fort Latorzia", Veridian, Agiens

    "Fort Latorzia" is located in Zyprewald. It is a huge castle built by "The Agiens Veridians" on the mountain. This castle is connected to the complex wall system above the Zaros Mountains and is the base camp of The Veridians' attack on Sosed.

17. #17Zyprewald

    Keys: Zyprewald, Agiens

    Zyprewald is located on the north side of the Zaros Mountains, and is a disputed territory between Sosed and Ubinus. It used to be a hilly wilderness far from the core area of civilization of the Sosed locals, during the time of the Veridian Governor, the Veridian immigrants built a small town there. After the disintegration of the Veridian Empire, Zyprewald was once belong to Sosed. But when the successors of the Veridian Empire sent out the "Agiens" troops, Zyprewald was occupied by the Veridians again.

18. #18The Kayikals

    Keys: "The Kayikals", Kayikal, Norseland

    "The Kayikals" are a group of humans living in Norseland, who are northern neighbors of the Sosed People. The Kayikal Language is mutually intelligible with the Maiziel Language in simple daily expressions, and it is said that this is because they once had the same ancestors. However, The Kayikals apparently do not care about this kinship, because they always sail across the Bialus Bay to raid Sosed.

19. #19Sosed Council

    Keys: Skevis Clan, Paladin, "The One-eyed", "Sobralis Council", Zillapa, Veridian

    The "Sobralis Council" is the highest authority in the Sosed Region during the state of emergency. The Humans and Elves of Sosed usually live in clans with their own sovereignty, but in a state of emergency, clans will cede power to each other and organize an organization called the "Sobralis Council" to unify the command and coordination of various clans. Due to the attack of the Veridian Paladins, Zillapa "The One-eyed" from Skevis Clan has served as the leader of the Sobralis Council for more than 10 consecutive years, which is far beyond the tradition of the ancestors.

20. #20The Morsmunen Warbands

    Keys: "Manus The Ancient One", Morsmunen, Warband

    "Warbands" refers to a warrior association culture that is characteristic of Morsmunen elves. These Warbands were originally a group of mystical warriors who rarely participated in community meetings and prayed directly to "Manus The Ancient One", and later gradually became mercenaries. Applicants must meet at least one of the following two requirements: Hunted a fierce beast that meets the warband requirements alone without armour successfully through two daggers, a bow with arrow or practical spells; Be able to organize small-scale offensive and defensive battles on the battlefield terrain common in Sosed, including dealing with various emergency situations immediately. According to their convention, if a warband is about to have an action that is not favorable to the clans to which a member belongs, then the member has the right to refuse to participate.

21. #21The Weydorein Warband

    Keys: Morsmunen, "Weydorein Warband", Warband

    The Weydorein Warband, also known as "The Descendants of the Wilderness", is the most powerful Morsmunen Elvish Warband. They are now the most important ally of Zillapa "The One-eyed".

22. #22Chieftain Zillapa

    Keys: Zillapa, "The One-eyed", "Skevis Clan"

    Zillapa is the Chieftain of the Skevis Clan, but through the power granted by the "Sobralis Council" and the alliance with "The Weydorein Warband", he has become the de facto supreme leader of the Sosed Region. Zillapa once lost his right eye in a battle, so he is also called "The One-eyed".

23. #23Goblins

    Keys: Goblin

    Goblins are small arboreal humanoids with pointy noses and ears. Most Goblins are of low intelligence, but their herd leaders are much smarter. In fact, almost all Goblins in a herd obey the orders of that leader faithfully. Goblins have no fixed gender, and will flexibly adjust the gender of individuals according to the proportion during the breeding season. These creatures are not difficult to find in forests, swamps, and mountains, showing certain regional differences.

24. #24"Goblin Syndrome"

    Keys: "Goblin Syndrome", "The Curse Of Zelzas", Zelzas, Goblin

    "Goblin Syndrome" is called "The Curse Of Zelzas" by the Morsmunen elves. This disease occurs when on those who is bitten by the fangs of Goblins. If an Elves is unfortunately infected and haven't got cure in time, their body will gradually twist and deform in pain and split into two or three Goblins. This disease is usually not fatal to creatures other than Elves, including humans, but humans who are infected still have a very low probability of disability. But today, as long as it is treated in time, this disease is no longer a terminal illness for elves.

25. #25Troll

    Keys: Giant, Troll, Anoterion

    "Troll" is an Elvish loanword, more commonly known as "Giant". In either case, it describes a large, strong humanoid creature. These creatures are known for their large, wide feet, can walk at birth, and the males have recognizable horns. These creatures have no real words except for a few different calls, but they are not stupid and some are good at processing metal and even Anoterion. These creatures always live in "big families" away from humans and elves. The Morsmunen Elves say that the ancestors of Trolls were created by the Southern Elves to mine Anoterion ore.

26. #26Anoterion

    Keys: Anoterion

    Anoterion is a term from the Veridian language. It is a magical material. This material can not only make the best armor and weapons, but also the most efficient magical tools. However, too high anoterion content is harmful to health, so it can only be made into alloys. Anoterion ore is very rare in nature.

27. #27Sosed Belief

    Keys: Gherhzatana, Surdiev, Perkonuginus, "Sosed Belief", Ziemar, Morsmunen, Manus, Maiziel · Secondary:

    "Sosed Belief" is the belief practiced by the Maiziel humans and the Morsmunen elves living in the Sosed region. It is, to some extent, a fusion of the ancient Elvish "Manus Worship" and the indigenous beliefs of Sosed humans. The four most basic deities of Sosed belief are Perkonuginus, Surdiev, Gherhzatana, and Ziemar, the goddess of life. Above the four gods, there is also a "God of Gods", namely "Manus the ancient one". According to the worldview of Sosed belief, all beings in the universe pray to the four deities, and the four deities pray to Manus.

28. #28Druids

    Keys: "Sosed Belief", Druid, Master Druid, Zillapa, Diana

    Druids are the clergy of Sosed Belief, all the genders of both humans and elves that are knowledgeable enough and have mastered in magic can become a Druid. The highest representative of all druids is called "Master Druid". The Master Druid in 9015 of the Bright Calendar is called Diana, she is a niece of Zillapa the supreme leader of Sosed.

29. #29Astrology

    Keys: Astrology, Constellation, "Sosed Belief", Druid, Morsmunen, Maiziel

    Astrology is a compulsory course for every Druid apprentice. Both Morsmunen Elves and Maiziel Humans living in Sosed strongly believe that newborns will correspond to different constellations according to their different birth months and dates, and that will affect individual personalities and even destiny.

30. #30Shrine

    Keys: School, Shrine, "Sosed Belief", Cemetery, Druid

    Shrines are religious places of Sosed Belief, usually managed by local druids. Shrines are not only the spiritual center and magic workshop of Sosed, but also their schools. In addition, the larger shrines are also the location of cemeteries.

31. #31Manus The Ancient One

    Keys: "Manus The Ancient One", "Sosed Belief", Manus

    In the definition of Sosed Belief, "Manus The Ancient One" is the "Infinite Ruler" and the master who gives the power to manage the universe to the four deities. However, praying directly to Manus instead of the four gods is considered a heretical and unorthodox act.

32. #32The Four Gods

    Keys: Gherhzatana, Surdiev, "The Four Deities", Perkonuginus, Ziemar, "Sosed Belief", "The Four Gods"

    "The Four Gods" or "The Four Deities" are the four lords of the universe appointed by "Manus The Ancient One". Druids say that "The Four Gods" divide power according to the time of year. They include: "Perkonuginus of Spring", "Surdiev of Summer", "Gherhzatana of Autumn", and "Ziemar of Winter".

33. #33Perkonuginus of Spring

    Keys: Perkonuginus, "Sosed Belief", Thunder, Spring

    Perkonuginus is one of the four deities worshiped by Sosed belief. He is the first of the gods to control lightning and dominates everything in spring. He is described as a tall and strong male figure holding a battle axe, with crimson hair and beard, and a pair of antlers.

34. #34Surdiev of Summer

    Keys: Summer, fire, "Sosed Belief", Surdiev · Secondary:

    Surdiev is one of the four deities worshiped by Sosed belief. He dominates everything in summer and is the first of the gods to control fire. He is described as a male figure with orange-red hair and a horse in the lower body.

35. #35Gherhzatana of Autumn

    Keys: Gherhzatana, death, birth, "Sosed Belief", Autumn, afterlife

    Gherhzatana is one of the four deities worshiped by Sosed belief. Although she is considered a goddess, her image and face are always hidden in the shadows that cannot be illuminated. Gherhzatana dominates everything in autumn and is involved in both birth and death. The circular knot-like patterns are the symbol of this power.

36. #36Ziemar of Winter

    Keys: Winter, Ziemar, forging, "Sosed Belief", agriculture, healing

    Ziemar is one of the four deities worshiped by Sosed belief, and her image is described as a ghostly goddess and has pointed ears like elves. Ziemar dominates everything in winter, and is also related to health or healing magic, agriculture, and forging.

37. #37Gherhzatana Knot

    Keys: Gherhzatana, "Sosed Belief", "Gherhzatana Knot"

    The "Gherhzatana Knot" is a special symbol. It is composed of multiple circular knot-like patterns, symbolizing that the goddess of autumn, Gherhzatana, controls both the power of life and the power of death.

38. #38The Creation Of Evil

    Keys: Kurtauvis, "Sosed Belief", "The Creation Of Evil", Zelzas

    In Sosed Belief, the Kurtauvis, literally means "The Creation Of Evil", is the concrete embodiment for the dark and negative forces in the universe. There are many different types of Kurtauvis, and their king is called Zelzas, a giant worm.

39. #39Zelzas the giant worm

    Keys: Kurtauvis, "Kurtauvis’ King", "Storm Worm", "Giant Worm", Zelzas

    Zelzas the Kurtauvis’ King, described by druids as "a giant two-tailed worm that feeds on light and time." Legend has it that Zelzas always challenged the gods to devour the universe, and was always killed by the gods. However, Zelzas kept resurrecting after being killed, and repeated the process. The rain in the storm is the blood of Zelzas after it was killed every time, therefore it has another name "The Storm Worm".

40. #40The Unmemorable Years

    Keys: "The Epic War Before Time", "Sosed Belief", Perkonuginus, "The Unmemorable Years"

    "The Unmemorable Years" is a long and dark age in legend. Legend has it that the Kurtauvis were at their most powerful because their leader Zelzas once swallowed "all time and space", so Manus the ancient one sent the gods to fight them, and an epic battle named "The Epic War Before Time" began. The battle lasted millions of years or even longer until Perkonuginus killed Zelzas.

41. #41Desteyghas and the origin of red dragons

    Keys: Surdiev, Red Dragon, "Sosed Belief", sulfur, Desteyghas, "The Unmemorable Years"

    Desteyghas was Zelzas's subordinate, described as "emitting hot, pungent, and foul-smelling smoke all over his body, so that it even covered his distorted body." In the battle of "The Unmemorable Years", Surdiev, the god of summer, killed Desteyghas and took his flame. After Desteyghas died, his bones turned into sulfur, and the "maggots" that grew from his rotting muscles were the ancestors of the Red Dragons.

42. #42Surdiev's Bow

    Keys: "Surdiev's Bow", Kurtauvis, Surdiev, "Sosed Belief", Desteyghas

    According to legend, after the god of summer, Surdiev, killed Desteyghas the Kurtauvis, he transformed Desteyghas' wings into a bow. This bow is considered Surdiev's most famous symbol.

43. #43Genesis

    Keys: Kurtauvis, Genesis, Perkonuginus, "Sosed Belief", "The Unmemorable Years", "Boundless Sea", "Origin of the universe", Zelzas

    Sosed Belief Legend has it that after Zelzas, the king of Kurtauvis, was killed by Perkonuginus in the battle of "The Unmemorable Years", its body turned into a dark cloud, causing a thousand-year-long storm until the rain gathered into the "Boundless Sea". Then, more matter continued to separate from the sea water, forming the universe.

44. #44The Sacred Forest

    Keys: shrine, pine, "Sosed Belief", willow, oak, rowan, "Sacred Forest"

    The term "Sacred Forest" refers to the forests that must be planted near the shrines of Sosed Belief. It contains four types of trees: oak, willow, rowan, and pine.

45. #45Oak

    Keys: "Antlered Owl", Perkonuginus, Oak, "Sosed Belief", "Sacred Forest"

    Oak is one of the four trees in the Sacred Forest. Sosed Belief says that the spouse of Perkonuginus the spring god always turns into an antlered owl and lives in an oak tree.

46. #46Willow

    Keys: "Sosed Belief", "Sacred Forest", Surdiev, Willow

    Willow is one of the four trees in the Sacred Forest. Sosed Belief says that after the first time that Surdiev the summer god burned himself, the first willow tree in the world grew out of the ashes.

47. #47Rowan

    Keys: Gherhzatana, Rowan, "Sosed Belief", "Sacred Forest", funeral, afterlife

    Rowan is one of the four trees in the Sacred Forest. Sosed Belief says that the birds living in this tree are messengers of the autumn goddess Gherhzatana. Only when the dead’s names were carved on the trunk of the rowan can their souls be received by Gherhzatana.

48. #48Pine

    Keys: Ziemar, "Sosed Belief", Pine, "Sacred Forest"

    Pine is one of the four trees in the Sacred Forest. Sosed Belief says that the winter goddess Ziemar planted the first pine tree and taught people to build houses with its wood.

49. #49The "Oaksapling Festival"

    Keys: Perkonuginus, "Sosed Belief", February, "Oaksapling Festival"

    The "Oaksapling Festival" is the most important traditional festival in Sosed region, used to thank the gods for protecting the universe in the previous year. Strictly speaking, the "Oaksapling Festival" does not have a specific fixed date. Its time is mainly determined by the druids at the end of the previous year. But most of the time, this festival is held in a two-week period between the first Thursday of February and March 1st. The festival's most important celebration is the operatic reenactment of Perkonuginus' slaying of Zelzas the giant worm in the battle of "The Unmemorable Years".

50. #50The "Newflame Festival"

    Keys: "Newflame Festival", "Desteyghas' Curse", Surdiev, "Sosed Belief", August, "Willow Doll"

    Sosed Belief Legend has it that before Desteyghas the Kurtauvis died, he saw that the god of summer Surdiev was going to take away his flame, so he cursed Surdiev to become one of the Kurtauvis within 100 years. Therefore, Surdiev will burn his body every 100 years and then be reborn with a new body. The people of Sosed will make the "Willow Dolls" with the dry willow branches collected in the previous year. On August 1st every year, they will build a stove in the central square of each settlement, use the willow dolls as fuel to bake dough, and distribute the bread to every household after the end. This festival is called the "Newflame Festival".

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