It's all about the participation! Rhythms could be much lighter than other nations, keep them syncopated (off beat), and on tambourines, castanets, shakers

coloured banners and traditional heraldic devices provide the imagery for the nation. Where the Marches is gritty and down to earth, Dawn is the opposite in

must be part of one of the ten nations of the Empire. When new territories are captured, they are allocated to a nation by majority vote of the Senate

A fayre is a gathering of Dawnishfolk (and sometimes members of other nations) that comes together to trade, socialise, and enjoy a variety of entertainments

immediately obvious use. Large shields are much less common than in other nations; shield-walls are seen as a tactic best left behind in Dawn. Marchers who

shipbuilders. He sought to build a powerful Imperial navy capable of conquering nations overseas, to spread the Empire to Surann, Skoura and ultimately to destroy

wear elaborate high-waisted gowns. The neckline may be lower than in other nations, cut almost to the waistband. An undergown, chemise or kirtle, often of

The idols of the Iron Confederacy : The Suranni pantheon represent a group of deified Kings and Queens who are believed to watch over the Iron Confederacy

which they make rich dyes. The people enjoy strong trade links with foreign nations, allowing them to bring luxuries and commodities to all the people of the

Wintermark lies in the north-west of the Empire. It is significantly colder than the lands around the Bay of Catazar, marked by high peaks, rolling tundra

the Marches. It can be fun to be a little suspicious of people from other nations when they come into the camp. By the same token, when you visit somewhere

to serve the nation. Others point out that martial prowess has always been the Imperial Orc's greatest strength. Are they to become a nation of bookkeepers

talent. The Highguard Battle Choirs are a great imperial tradition - no nation marches to battle with the same holy fervour in their singing. Usually accompanied

that it would impact the game, we want to avoid players confusing these nations with real world cultures. And some items are not part of the ideal because

foreigners are likewise unpredictable. We do not model the economies of nations outside the Empire, so the impact of a penalty to farms (for example) is

the inhabitants. Somewhere to the east of Zenith lies the nation of Axos. Between the two nations is a mountainous area that the Urizen call the Mountains

excellence and passionate demonstration of artistic performance across all the nations of the Empire. The High Bard serves for up to one year unless removed from

Dawnish children are allowed a great deal of freedom to play -and to get into mischief. Despite - or perhaps because of - the warlike nature of life in

the benefit of the nation. The Haul has frequently been the subject of criticism by prominent Imperial citizens from other nations given it is both based

Winterfolk) Lioc (interested in historical records of the Empire and its nations; a special interest in the Navarr) Pollaman (interested in religion; has