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

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

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

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

when a portal to a battle opportunity is available and for how long. Those nations and banners going on a battle should be prepared to enter through the portal

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

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

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

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

The coronation procession, wherein the Empress progresses through all ten nations commencing with a ritual handwashing at the Highguard camp - directed by

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

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

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

Carta Notturno. Objects of Historical Significance, Relics of the Precursor Nations, Treasures of the Eternal Realms, Curios from Foreign Lands and the Catalogue

disadvantage in negotiations with other nations in the Military Council. If Urizen cannot persuade other nations to send armies to defend its borders against

Freeborn are fully aware that other nations do not share their values. They don't expect frankness from other nations but they don't allow others to impose

there are few things in this world of greater value than life itself. Many nations have traditions of giving gifts, whether in hospitality or charity, but

heroic. The look of Wintermark is much more varied than that of some other nations due to the presence of the three traditions. Regardless of which tradition

closed to Imperial fleets, either by the nation that runs them or by the Empire (it is illegal to trade with nations that the Empire is at war with). A new