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“Better not, Gulveig,” Buvardia said with a smile, declining.
New here? I'm Roha — want a quick tour?
—Oh, that's Imelda, she's a bit... natural in her needs. But don't get me wrong, I don't know the whole story, but she hasn't had a very happy past, even compared to many of us. She plays the violin, and she doesn't really interact with anyone except Anselm, and sometimes she's a bit out of it, but she hasn't actually done anything bad to anyone, quite the opposite, she recently started studying medicine to help her comrades...
— So, does the multifaceted Anselm enjoy popularity among the female members of your company?
"—I suppose you've heard the talk about our expeditions. Many are worried, and frankly, not without reason. Our recent missions have barely avoided casualties, and with each one, we seem to make more enemies. So, what do you think about these assignments, and do you plan to continue?"
Vita Place of Birth: Miva.Date of Birth: 02/05/719 Vita's early years coincided with the Schism of Miva, when the country was divided into two parts – north and south. Both sides adhered to opposing ideological views and had their own plans for the future of the country, and therefore reconciliation between them by mortal means was impossible. In the opinion of the religiously-minded inhabitants of Miva (most of whom highly valued the assistance provided by the Church in the past), the resolution of this situation was possible only for the chosen one of the goddess – in this case, Vita, who was born in the rich north. The playful and enigmatic Valkyrie received the blessing of Arteria at the age of 15 and since then has devoted all her efforts to uniting her formerly divided homeland. On the path to reconciliation between the north and the south, there were many obstacles, both in the form of people and economic reasons, but in the summer of 746, both sides of Miva were finally united into a single state, and Vita herself became one of the main symbols of her people, taking the position of a spiritual leader, to whom both ordinary people and representatives of the government of the united government turn for advice. Over the years, Miva has regained its status as a center of innovation in Vusteria. Since ancient times, Miva has been famous for its cuisine, cosmetics, furniture production, and tailoring, and under Vita's guidance, this country has also become the main financial center of Western Vusteria. Stigma: Gleaming Coin The features of Vita's divine power are still not fully revealed, but it is believed that they are somehow related to either luck or wealth. Effect of reading the book: +100 individual skills for each completed quest or +35% to the individual monetary reward (depending on which is greater). |
— I have no reason to stay in Baldur's Gate indefinitely. — Rhei stated directly, then nodded at the book he was reading. — You know, one day I will return there... But at the same time, I don't want to leave everyone here. So, I'm thinking now that it would be great if someone could keep me company when that time comes... If anyone wants to, of course. I understand that it's very far away, it will take a long time, and it will be expensive... But we are still travelers, and the world is not limited to just Serberia. And it won't happen if everyone dies on another mission because there isn't a doctor nearby.
Rhei frowned slightly at this thought.
— Ah, never mind, don't worry about it. Anyway, I'll continue.
Vegie tried to hide her embarrassment about this refusal.
— Listen... so, I'm going to order new furniture today and wanted to ask for advice, since we live together. Look at what's available...
*describes the available options and mentions which ones she is most interested in*
— And how does this situation look from a financial perspective?
She doesn't realize that you're being offered this for free.
| Empire of Mirai Geography The Yamato Islands are a group of islands on which the Empire of Mirai and the independent state of Kuyama are located. Geographically, both countries are located in the heart of Vesteria, between its western and eastern parts. This archipelago consists of a great many islands, but only a part of them are inhabited, and only some of them deserve special mention: — Shokuhu Island, the largest and most populous island, where the capital of the empire is located. This land accounts for most of the empire's economy. — Niwatari Island, the land of non-humans, whose primary distinguishing feature is sharp horns growing from their foreheads. — Kuyama Island, after the defeat in the war between the empire and the Church of Arteria, the losing side had to allow missionaries from the victorious side into their land, and over time, the influence of the overseas goddess led to the emergence of a distinct culture on this island. At the time of writing and publication of this book, Mirai and Kuyama are separate states and are in hostile relations with each other. Open war between them has not yet broken out, but it is clear that it is only a matter of time, and small clashes occur on a regular basis. — Yukoku Island, the land of warriors, where the largest number of martial arts schools are located; for the past half-century, it is here that the empire's soldiers have been trained, and most of the weapons are manufactured here. — Himejima Island, the northernmost of the islands, the center of Mirai's religious life. — Murasakishima Island, the inhabitants of the empire call it the most beautiful island in Vesteria and, by a curious coincidence, is the homeland of the plant of the same name; the least populated of the listed islands, the land of hermits where residents of other islands come in search of enlightenment or peace of mind. Culture and Religion In Mirai, there is its own pantheon, headed by Tomoe, the creator of the Yamato Islands, whom the inhabitants worship as their progenitor. The symbol of Tomoe is the mitsudomoe, which is often used in Mirai symbolism, and she herself is identified with thunder and lightning, which in the western Vesterian system corresponds to the element of air. In different regions of the country, Tomoe is depicted differently, but there is no generally accepted version of her image, unlike Arteria. In addition to Tomoe, there are many deities in the Mirai pantheon, with which various myths and legends are associated, but outside the empire and Kuyama Island, they are unknown. The society of the empire is based on strict rules of conduct and a rigid hierarchy between people, depending on their social status, skill in a particular field, gender, etc. Unlike the openness characteristic of Western Vesterians, the Mirai people behave extremely reservedly, try not to attract unnecessary attention to themselves, and focus on their own lives, trying not to bother others and not interfere in their own business. At the same time, the strict culture of Mirai does not allow for strong deviations from generally accepted norms of behavior, and therefore, outside of their own home, it would be fair to say that people behave quietly and unobtrusively. The basis of the Mirai mentality can be called three duties: duty to oneself, duty to family, and duty to the homeland. The first duty lies in preserving one's own honor and the internal need to always remain "the best version of oneself," never being lazy, striving to develop one's potential, maintaining the nobility of appearance, and taking care of the purity of one's intentions, etc. In addition, a true Mirai person must be aware of their purpose in life and be devoted to it (wandering around without finding a definite place in life is considered shameful). The second duty puts the interests of the family (primarily parents, for women - husband) above one's own, since according to local customs, the family is the foundation of society. And the third duty is the idea of loyalty, devotion to one's nation, the development of a sense of national identity, emphasizing the primacy of national interests and culture. Losing one's homeland for a Mirai person is like losing one's place in life. Despite this, many islanders love to travel around Vesteria, although often for some purpose. State In ancient times, the Yamato Islands were divided between independent countries, but over time they were all united into one state - the Empire of Mirai. The influence of the imperial family varied from epoch to epoch, but after the turbulent period that fell on the 757-769s (during this period, Kuyama Island broke away from the Empire of Mirai for religious and political reasons), imperial power in Mirai was established as absolute. Unlike Kuyama, which has become a kind of international center of the region, contact with the continent is mostly limited to trade. Effect of reading the book: +1500 experience points and +1 OS (for characters of Mirai origin). |
Veserod spends a few seconds comparing the stranger’s appearance with Gregor’s approximate description of the bride.
“I kind of helped with opening the store, so this question is irrelevant; it’s a reward,” the girl admitted.
“Well, this is our home with Renold, my brother,” Ilva modestly explained. “We’ve been in Baldur almost since childhood, but we moved into our own place not so long ago. Of course, it’s missing some furniture, but luckily, a store just opened recently… Oh, please, come inside,” she politely invited the captain. “Renold is fond of fencing and trains under our baron, and you may have learned about my modest interests at the cafe and here,” she points to the art supplies and a recent painting of Thrace. “Perhaps you would like some coffee?”