Chapter VI
Culture, Coin & Tongue
Cultures & Arts
Nørgar — Dismissed as barbaric by others, yet the continent's first true art — music — is said to originate here. Renowned for silver-tongued poets and singers.
Kabáz — Fine silks and rich milk. The silk trade has made them one of the wealthiest factions.
Hounúd & Guílle — Exceptionally capable farmers. ~75% of all food and drink in Griba originates here. Farming is the most honourable profession for a commoner.
Súo — Culture and arts remain unknown to outsiders.
Chírí — A blend of all factions and influences from the unknown lands. No single tradition dominates.
Languages
- Common Tongue (Frappic) — Universal. Descended from the Frappian Empire.
- Nørrelandsk — Heavy and guttural, Old Norse roots.
- Aristocratic English — Shared by Hounúd & Guílle; the Guílle dialect is softer, more melodic.
- Kabazi — Has its own script (visually similar to Arabic) in traditional and simplified forms.
- Súo — Entirely unknown to outsiders.
Currencies
- NørgarKnúta · Silfr · Gull — thick coins, axe-stamped, strung on leather.
- HounúdPenny · Crown · Sovereign — anchor on one side, king's profile on the other.
- GuílleDenier · Écu · Florin — smaller and more elegant, horseshoe-stamped.
- KabázFals · Dirham · Dinar — engraved in traditional Kabazi. Most trusted in Griba.
- SúoUnknown — no minted coins. Stone tokens, poisoned arrowheads, or no trade at all.
- ChíríAll accepted. Sovereigns & Dinars preferred. Counterfeiters do brisk business.
1 Gold = 20 Silver = 400 Copper