Varushka - Revision history

Rafferty at 13:28, 14 June 2023

2023-06-14T13:28:35Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:28, 14 June 2023
Line 16:		Line 16:

	== What the Varushkans are not ==		== What the Varushkans are not ==
	*'''Evil.''' The Varushkans can be authoritarian, uncompromising and intolerant but they are law-abiding, not sadistic, bloodthirsty or cruel. Their rule is hard but the real monsters lie outside their walls.		*'''Evil.''' The Varushkans can be authoritarian, uncompromising and intolerant but they are law-abiding, not sadistic, bloodthirsty or needlessly cruel. Their rule is hard but the real monsters lie outside their walls.
	*'''Cossacks.''' Varushka draws on Eastern Europe and Russia but it is also inspired by Germany, dark fantasy and the Brothers Grimm. The Cossacks and the stereotypes that accompany them are not part of the setting.		*'''Cossacks.''' Varushka draws on Eastern Europe and Russia but it is also inspired by Germany, dark fantasy and the Brothers Grimm. The Cossacks and the stereotypes that accompany them are not part of the setting.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Varushkan Band.jpg\|align=right\|width=600}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Varushkan Band.jpg\|align=right\|width=600}}

Rafferty at 18:56, 6 May 2020

2020-05-06T18:56:48Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:56, 6 May 2020
Line 18:		Line 18:
	*'''Evil.''' The Varushkans can be authoritarian, uncompromising and intolerant but they are law-abiding, not sadistic, bloodthirsty or cruel. Their rule is hard but the real monsters lie outside their walls.		*'''Evil.''' The Varushkans can be authoritarian, uncompromising and intolerant but they are law-abiding, not sadistic, bloodthirsty or cruel. Their rule is hard but the real monsters lie outside their walls.
	*'''Cossacks.''' Varushka draws on Eastern Europe and Russia but it is also inspired by Germany, dark fantasy and the Brothers Grimm. The Cossacks and the stereotypes that accompany them are not part of the setting.		*'''Cossacks.''' Varushka draws on Eastern Europe and Russia but it is also inspired by Germany, dark fantasy and the Brothers Grimm. The Cossacks and the stereotypes that accompany them are not part of the setting.

	~~==The nation==~~
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Varushkan Band.jpg\|align=right\|width=600}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Varushkan Band.jpg\|align=right\|width=600}}
	{{Varushka Links}}		{{Varushka Links}}

Rafferty at 17:22, 19 February 2020

2020-02-19T17:22:29Z

@@ Line 21: / Line 21: @@
 ==The nation==
 {{CaptionedImage|file=Varushkan Band.jpg|align=right|width=600}}
-=== Core brief ===
+{{Varushka Links}}
 {{pdf}}
 __NOTOC__

Rafferty: /* The nation */

2019-06-18T09:38:01Z

The nation

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:38, 18 June 2019
Line 20:		Line 20:

	==The nation==		==The nation==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~CM-140418-0803~~.jpg\|align=right\|width=600}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Varushkan Band.jpg\|align=right\|width=600}}
	=== Core brief ===		=== Core brief ===
	* [[Varushka people\|The people]]		* [[Varushka people\|The people]]

Cathtice: /* Further reading */

2019-04-08T12:54:02Z

Matt at 13:19, 24 August 2015

2015-08-24T13:19:18Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:19, 24 August 2015
Line 8:		Line 8:
	They are the iron in the Empire’s laws; unyielding, uncompromising, they do what must be done to keep the Empire strong. They are the Empire’s bones, who endure all and still prosper.		They are the iron in the Empire’s laws; unyielding, uncompromising, they do what must be done to keep the Empire strong. They are the Empire’s bones, who endure all and still prosper.

	===Five things about Varushka===		==Five things about Varushka==
	*'''Do not let your eyes fool you.''' Appearances are deceptive, take nothing for granted.		*'''Do not let your eyes fool you.''' Appearances are deceptive, take nothing for granted.
	*'''Respect your elders.''' The old possess wisdom that you will need to survive here.		*'''Respect your elders.''' The old possess wisdom that you will need to survive here.

Rafferty at 19:47, 7 August 2015

2015-08-07T19:47:30Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:47, 7 August 2015
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=CM-140525-7600.jpg\|align=~~left~~\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=CM-140525-7600.jpg\|align=right\|width=400}}
	<quote>“Bar your door, and do not open it before sunrise.”</quote>		<quote>“Bar your door, and do not open it before sunrise.”</quote>
	Varushka is a land of dark magics and dark tales. [[Varushkan Monsters\|Monsters]] lurk in the sunless spaces of the forests that lie across the broken hills like a blanket woven from shadows. Those who keep to the [[Varushkan Roads\|roads]] and keep to the rules can travel safely. Those who choose their own path find that the rulers of Varushka do not tolerate a challenge to their authority.		Varushka is a land of dark magics and dark tales. [[Varushkan Monsters\|Monsters]] lurk in the sunless spaces of the forests that lie across the broken hills like a blanket woven from shadows. Those who keep to the [[Varushkan Roads\|roads]] and keep to the rules can travel safely. Those who choose their own path find that the rulers of Varushka do not tolerate a challenge to their authority.

CharlotteM at 08:22, 8 July 2014

2014-07-08T08:22:21Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:22, 8 July 2014
Line 1:		Line 1:
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=CM-140525-7600.jpg\|align=left\|width=400}}
	<quote>“Bar your door, and do not open it before sunrise.”</quote>		<quote>“Bar your door, and do not open it before sunrise.”</quote>
	Varushka is a land of dark magics and dark tales. [[Varushkan Monsters\|Monsters]] lurk in the sunless spaces of the forests that lie across the broken hills like a blanket woven from shadows. Those who keep to the [[Varushkan Roads\|roads]] and keep to the rules can travel safely. Those who choose their own path find that the rulers of Varushka do not tolerate a challenge to their authority.		Varushka is a land of dark magics and dark tales. [[Varushkan Monsters\|Monsters]] lurk in the sunless spaces of the forests that lie across the broken hills like a blanket woven from shadows. Those who keep to the [[Varushkan Roads\|roads]] and keep to the rules can travel safely. Those who choose their own path find that the rulers of Varushka do not tolerate a challenge to their authority.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Varforest1.jpg\|align=left\|width=350\|caption=Costume:Linette Withers & Sarah Loughlin, photo:M. Loughlin}}~~
	Power comes in many forms in Varushka, sometimes brutal and uncompromising, sometimes subtle and unnoticed. Boyars guard their dominions; their Schlacta, their iron fist, enforce their will. Wise ones instruct their people, keep them safe by ensuring they know how to follow the rules. Itinerant wizards, the Volhov, keep dangerous company and make everyone’s business their own.		Power comes in many forms in Varushka, sometimes brutal and uncompromising, sometimes subtle and unnoticed. Boyars guard their dominions; their Schlacta, their iron fist, enforce their will. Wise ones instruct their people, keep them safe by ensuring they know how to follow the rules. Itinerant wizards, the Volhov, keep dangerous company and make everyone’s business their own.

Line 20:		Line 20:

	==The nation==		==The nation==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Varushkaboyar~~.~~jpeg~~\|align=right\|width=~~270\|caption=Costume by Stephan Kaminski<br/>Picture taken by Thomas Lange~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=CM-140418-0803.jpg\|align=right\|width=600}}
	=== Core brief ===		=== Core brief ===
	* [[Varushka people\|The people]]		* [[Varushka people\|The people]]

Jude at 10:46, 28 March 2013

2013-03-28T10:46:27Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:46, 28 March 2013
Line 1:		Line 1:
	<quote>“Bar your door, and do not open it before sunrise.”</quote>		<quote>“Bar your door, and do not open it before sunrise.”</quote>
	Varushka is a land of dark magics and dark tales. [[Varushkan Monsters\|Monsters]] lurk in the sunless spaces of the forests that lie across the broken hills like a blanket woven from shadows. Those who keep to the [[Varushkan Roads\|roads]] and keep to the rules can travel safely. Those who choose their own path find that the rulers of Varushka do not tolerate a challenge to their authority.		Varushka is a land of dark magics and dark tales. [[Varushkan Monsters\|Monsters]] lurk in the sunless spaces of the forests that lie across the broken hills like a blanket woven from shadows. Those who keep to the [[Varushkan Roads\|roads]] and keep to the rules can travel safely. Those who choose their own path find that the rulers of Varushka do not tolerate a challenge to their authority.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Varforest1.jpg\|align=left\|width=350\|caption=Costume:Linette Withers~~/http://anachronalila.co.uk +~~ Sarah Loughlin, photo M. Loughlin}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Varforest1.jpg\|align=left\|width=350\|caption=Costume:Linette Withers & Sarah Loughlin, photo:M. Loughlin}}
	Power comes in many forms in Varushka, sometimes brutal and uncompromising, sometimes subtle and unnoticed. Boyars guard their dominions; their Schlacta, their iron fist, enforce their will. Wise ones instruct their people, keep them safe by ensuring they know how to follow the rules. Itinerant wizards, the Volhov, keep dangerous company and make everyone’s business their own.		Power comes in many forms in Varushka, sometimes brutal and uncompromising, sometimes subtle and unnoticed. Boyars guard their dominions; their Schlacta, their iron fist, enforce their will. Wise ones instruct their people, keep them safe by ensuring they know how to follow the rules. Itinerant wizards, the Volhov, keep dangerous company and make everyone’s business their own.

Jude at 10:45, 28 March 2013

2013-03-28T10:45:48Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:45, 28 March 2013
Line 1:		Line 1:
	<quote>“Bar your door, and do not open it before sunrise.”</quote>		<quote>“Bar your door, and do not open it before sunrise.”</quote>
	Varushka is a land of dark magics and dark tales. [[Varushkan Monsters\|Monsters]] lurk in the sunless spaces of the forests that lie across the broken hills like a blanket woven from shadows. Those who keep to the [[Varushkan Roads\|roads]] and keep to the rules can travel safely. Those who choose their own path find that the rulers of Varushka do not tolerate a challenge to their authority.		Varushka is a land of dark magics and dark tales. [[Varushkan Monsters\|Monsters]] lurk in the sunless spaces of the forests that lie across the broken hills like a blanket woven from shadows. Those who keep to the [[Varushkan Roads\|roads]] and keep to the rules can travel safely. Those who choose their own path find that the rulers of Varushka do not tolerate a challenge to their authority.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Varforest1.jpg\|align=left\|width=350\|caption=Costume by Linette Withers/http://anachronalila.co.uk ~~and~~ Sarah Loughlin, ~~photograph by Michael~~ Loughlin}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Varforest1.jpg\|align=left\|width=350\|caption=Costume:Linette Withers/http://anachronalila.co.uk + Sarah Loughlin, photo M. Loughlin}}
	Power comes in many forms in Varushka, sometimes brutal and uncompromising, sometimes subtle and unnoticed. Boyars guard their dominions; their Schlacta, their iron fist, enforce their will. Wise ones instruct their people, keep them safe by ensuring they know how to follow the rules. Itinerant wizards, the Volhov, keep dangerous company and make everyone’s business their own.		Power comes in many forms in Varushka, sometimes brutal and uncompromising, sometimes subtle and unnoticed. Boyars guard their dominions; their Schlacta, their iron fist, enforce their will. Wise ones instruct their people, keep them safe by ensuring they know how to follow the rules. Itinerant wizards, the Volhov, keep dangerous company and make everyone’s business their own.

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:54, 8 April 2019
Line 39:		Line 39:
	* [[Varushka music\|Music]]		* [[Varushka music\|Music]]
	* [[Varushka costumes\|Costumes]]		* [[Varushka costumes\|Costumes]]
			* [[Archetypes#Varushka\|Archetypes]]

	[[Category:Varushka\| ]]		[[Category:Varushka\| ]]