Cetvel

Background
 The Cetvel people are the remnants of the old Empire. From the rocky cliffs of Skarnal to the jungle heats of Nhiệt they once ruled. Advanced and imperialistic they build a system of roads all throughout Anasayfa. They have since fallen from power and are hardly even acknowledged in ceremony although the High King still, technically, is sovereign over everywhere but the Middle Isles.

 Land

 The historical land of the Cetvel was the broad valley between the High Vale and the Inner Sea. There, graced by the mighty river Acele (and it's tributaries) they longed dwelt. It is a well-watered land, warm and accustomed to much rain. It is bordered by the broad plains to the north, and the swamps to the south. In between they grew strong, linked into the large trading network of the Inner Sea, and also mined the outside of the High Vale. Being at the geographical center, they soon made themselves the political center.

 History

 For a thousand years the Cetvel people ruled, with a vast empire. Over time however, various civil wars, plagues and political intrigue caused the Empire to slowly decay. For the last two hundred years the actual authority of the High King has been rote (except in the very immediate vicinity). Based in the old city Merkzi, at the meeting of the Aceles (all the river's tributaries are just called 'the Aceles') it is now a relic of a bygone age. The current king, an ancient feeble old man by the name of Maeluk sits on the high gold throne, but with little real power.

 People

 They are still a numerous people, but now relegaed to the old lands; those that remained in the former conquered territories have long since assimilated with the former subject peoples.

 With tan colored skin, they enjoy the sun and often bask in the light. Tall and strong, their physical prowess helped them win the Empire. Their physical qualities as well as supposed skill as craftsmen and scholars makes them the occasional target of raiding by slaver tribes from Tarim and elsewhere.

 They are very careful about order and organization, which helped build the empire. Calendars are carefully kept and harvests are recorded with great precision. This great sense of time and space helped manage the massive empire. In addition they consider themselves great scholars with large libraries being quite common, and literacy widespread among the upper classes. Even in these diminished days many of the high families keep extensive early records of the various conquests of the sprawling days of empire and elaborate genealogies.

 Economy

 The old trading connections are still there, and many plantations still export goods across the land. These are mostly in the hands of the upper aristocracy. In Cetvel, you are either very rich or very poor, there are few independent traders or marketmen. Food is the most common, although some mines in the mountains float down iron ore or salt.

 Religion

 They are Sun worshippers, with a very complex system. In he old days the religion was nearly a state within a state, with its own courts, castles, and landed nobility.

A theme running through the religion is that of the idolisation of the farm worker, spending all day under the Sun they are said to be closer to the Sun, while the Nobles who must often toil indoors are said to be less privileged.

 The actual rituals are based on preparing the soul for death and it's eventual journey to the Sun (which is where they believe souls reside). The various conditions for a successful journey are, acceptance of the one true faith, various rituals and sacraments throughout the life, and success (loosely defined). Since many of these are controlled by the Church, it had extraordinary powers.

 In addition, relics of past believers are extremely important, and many churches only exist due to the death and body of a Aziz (a person who was deemed to make a successful journey to the Sun).

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