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===History=== | ===History=== | ||
| − | Historically, the city of Latlan has been the cultural and administrative centre of the various incarnations of [[Vice]]. Likewise, Latlan has also served as the heart of the [[Hedonism|Hedonistic]] faith in the Western Badlands - at one point even harbouring it's largest temple - however the actions of Duke Attila in uniting his Duchy with Heen have seen both the second incarnation of Vice fall and the Hedonists driven out of Latlan; the temple burned to the ground in the rampant disorder that followed Duke Attila's decision to abandon Vice | + | Historically, the city of Latlan has been the cultural and administrative centre of the various incarnations of [[Vice]]. Likewise, Latlan has also served as the heart of the [[Hedonism|Hedonistic]] faith in the Western Badlands - at one point even harbouring it's largest temple - however the actions of Duke Attila in uniting his Duchy with Heen have seen both the second incarnation of Vice fall and the Hedonists driven out of Latlan; the temple burned to the ground in the rampant disorder that followed Duke Attila's decision to abandon Vice. |
In the long ago past, Latlan is said to have been a large and magnificent trading city in the realm of [[Marca de Pantera]]. However, with the recent monster invasions and the frequent civil wars in the desert, Latlan is but a shadow of her former self. Although still marginally prosperous, trade is but a fraction of what it used to be, and local fishermen have found it harder and harder to ply their trade in recent years. Subsequently, growth of the city is expected to reach it's peak very soon - if it hasn't done so already. | In the long ago past, Latlan is said to have been a large and magnificent trading city in the realm of [[Marca de Pantera]]. However, with the recent monster invasions and the frequent civil wars in the desert, Latlan is but a shadow of her former self. Although still marginally prosperous, trade is but a fraction of what it used to be, and local fishermen have found it harder and harder to ply their trade in recent years. Subsequently, growth of the city is expected to reach it's peak very soon - if it hasn't done so already. | ||
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====Latlan Halberds==== | ====Latlan Halberds==== | ||
The Halberds are solid infantrymen drawn from the roughest areas of Latlan. As the name implies, these men are trained to be extremely proficient in the use of spear weaponry. However it is a fool who thinks that the spearless footsoldier of Latlan is no longer a threat. The Halberds are some of the deadliest men with a gladius in the entire Western Badlands! | The Halberds are solid infantrymen drawn from the roughest areas of Latlan. As the name implies, these men are trained to be extremely proficient in the use of spear weaponry. However it is a fool who thinks that the spearless footsoldier of Latlan is no longer a threat. The Halberds are some of the deadliest men with a gladius in the entire Western Badlands! | ||
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The archers themselves, emboldened by the honour of their name are highly cohesive men who can be decidedly dangerous in the right situations. However, the Paradox archers are known for having some of the worst armour in all the land. Though the archers themselves will tell you it is so that they may die in glory, just like their great patron. | The archers themselves, emboldened by the honour of their name are highly cohesive men who can be decidedly dangerous in the right situations. However, the Paradox archers are known for having some of the worst armour in all the land. Though the archers themselves will tell you it is so that they may die in glory, just like their great patron. | ||
| − | ===[[Latlan Herald]] | + | ===Journalism=== |
| − | + | [[Latlan Herald|The Latlan Herald]] is the only journal printed in Latlan and was founded shortly after Duke Attila pledged his allegiance to Heen, in order that the voice of Latlan still be heard and just to get out duchy news generally. Prior to the Herald's founding, the news of the duchy was predominately handled by the [[The Vicean Times|Vicean Times]]. However after Attila's change of allegiance the Vicean Times was closed down for fear of provoking rampant Vicean nationalism in the former regions of Vice. | |
The printing presses in Latlan did not sit idle for long though, with a consortium of wealthy Latlan merchants quickly buying the property from Duke Attila himself to begin running a new journal detailing the travails of Latlan. The newspaper is edited by the Adventurer, Dimon; who despite being of low birth and out of place in Western Beluaterra, claims a special attachment with the area. | The printing presses in Latlan did not sit idle for long though, with a consortium of wealthy Latlan merchants quickly buying the property from Duke Attila himself to begin running a new journal detailing the travails of Latlan. The newspaper is edited by the Adventurer, Dimon; who despite being of low birth and out of place in Western Beluaterra, claims a special attachment with the area. | ||
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| + | ===Religion=== | ||
| + | Historically, Latlan has been the stronghold of the Hedonist faith and the home to some of it's biggest and greatest temples. Since Duke Attila's defection to Heen however, Hedonism has declined to the point that these days less than a fifth of the once staunchly Hedonist population now follows that faith. Due to the collapse of Vice and by extension, the power of Hedonism, somewhat of a religious vacuum has been felt in Latlan with a large majority of citizens reverting to their former pagan faiths. | ||
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| + | In recent months the [[The Path of the Great Dragon|Draconic]] and [[The Valentic Order|Valentic]] faiths have increasingly filled the religious void in Latlan. Though this in turn has led to widening of sectarian violence in the region, especially as Hedonism recently underwent a critical and violent division between rival theological schools. It is as yet unknown whether Duke Attila's construction of a temple to the goddess Maneva (a place of worship for the followers of the [[Church of Estahsism]]) will help fuel the violence or indeed help finally quell it now that the Duke has given his visible backing to a particular [[religion|faith]]. | ||
[[Category:Beluaterra]] | [[Category:Beluaterra]] | ||
[[Category:Regions]] | [[Category:Regions]] | ||
Revision as of 23:51, 23 April 2007
Contents
History
Historically, the city of Latlan has been the cultural and administrative centre of the various incarnations of Vice. Likewise, Latlan has also served as the heart of the Hedonistic faith in the Western Badlands - at one point even harbouring it's largest temple - however the actions of Duke Attila in uniting his Duchy with Heen have seen both the second incarnation of Vice fall and the Hedonists driven out of Latlan; the temple burned to the ground in the rampant disorder that followed Duke Attila's decision to abandon Vice.
In the long ago past, Latlan is said to have been a large and magnificent trading city in the realm of Marca de Pantera. However, with the recent monster invasions and the frequent civil wars in the desert, Latlan is but a shadow of her former self. Although still marginally prosperous, trade is but a fraction of what it used to be, and local fishermen have found it harder and harder to ply their trade in recent years. Subsequently, growth of the city is expected to reach it's peak very soon - if it hasn't done so already.
Recruitment Centres
Latlan Halberds
The Halberds are solid infantrymen drawn from the roughest areas of Latlan. As the name implies, these men are trained to be extremely proficient in the use of spear weaponry. However it is a fool who thinks that the spearless footsoldier of Latlan is no longer a threat. The Halberds are some of the deadliest men with a gladius in the entire Western Badlands!
Oshan Lancers
The mounted riders of Latlan are some of the best equipped in the entirety of Heen, boasting solid, reliable armour and weaponry. The experience of the Lancers leaves much to be desired however, with their training hampered by the mix of both horses and camels employed at the stables of Latlan. Despite this minor inconvenience, the Lancers are more than a match for any set of footsoldiers.
Paradox Shortbows
The Archers of Latlan are so named for the late Slyther Paradox, the renowned Vicean Paladin Primus who fell in battle just days before Duke Attila's defection to Heen. The archers were renamed shortly after Attila gave his allegiance to Heen, honouring the old warrior who had brought dignity to Vice' dying days.
The archers themselves, emboldened by the honour of their name are highly cohesive men who can be decidedly dangerous in the right situations. However, the Paradox archers are known for having some of the worst armour in all the land. Though the archers themselves will tell you it is so that they may die in glory, just like their great patron.
Journalism
The Latlan Herald is the only journal printed in Latlan and was founded shortly after Duke Attila pledged his allegiance to Heen, in order that the voice of Latlan still be heard and just to get out duchy news generally. Prior to the Herald's founding, the news of the duchy was predominately handled by the Vicean Times. However after Attila's change of allegiance the Vicean Times was closed down for fear of provoking rampant Vicean nationalism in the former regions of Vice.
The printing presses in Latlan did not sit idle for long though, with a consortium of wealthy Latlan merchants quickly buying the property from Duke Attila himself to begin running a new journal detailing the travails of Latlan. The newspaper is edited by the Adventurer, Dimon; who despite being of low birth and out of place in Western Beluaterra, claims a special attachment with the area.
Religion
Historically, Latlan has been the stronghold of the Hedonist faith and the home to some of it's biggest and greatest temples. Since Duke Attila's defection to Heen however, Hedonism has declined to the point that these days less than a fifth of the once staunchly Hedonist population now follows that faith. Due to the collapse of Vice and by extension, the power of Hedonism, somewhat of a religious vacuum has been felt in Latlan with a large majority of citizens reverting to their former pagan faiths.
In recent months the Draconic and Valentic faiths have increasingly filled the religious void in Latlan. Though this in turn has led to widening of sectarian violence in the region, especially as Hedonism recently underwent a critical and violent division between rival theological schools. It is as yet unknown whether Duke Attila's construction of a temple to the goddess Maneva (a place of worship for the followers of the Church of Estahsism) will help fuel the violence or indeed help finally quell it now that the Duke has given his visible backing to a particular faith.
