Albion

Scots, Welsh and Irish People of Medieval Earth, and the Frem of Comraich.

Albion lies on the edge of the moors, just inland of the white cliffs that line the western coast of Essealas. Albion itself is an unexpected architectural marvel built of low octagonal white stone towers. The architecture has been hailed as a feat of cultural beauty that blends the traditional Iron Age structures with modern construction. The stone is quarried from the nearby cliffs that give Albion its name as the "white lands". The central city boasts aqueducts and central heating known as hypocaust.

Albion food is considered hearty but plain fare. In the last few centuries, chefs from Telrae'dor and Tiberia have been offered enormous sums to come work for Albion noble families. Pastries, sweets and most fruits are considered luxury goods. Read More

Personality

What is their personality
How do they organize themselves
Which city-states do they like and dislike
What is their political mindset

Frem do not have the stoicism of Bretons, but instead have an irrepressible buoyancy, a vivacious spirit, a kindliness and tolerance for the common frailties of man, and a feeling that "it is time enough to bid the Dark Man good morning when you meet him". These are character traits which the Northmen have associated with their Frem neighbors for nearly a thousand years. Read More

Frem are organized into land-based clans, each with its own laird, territories, and keeps. However, with the exception of the occasional cattle raids, stolen bride, and honor feud, the clans are united under a monarchy. The council of lairds is responsible for choose or ratifying each new ruler. A specific set of virtues is expected in a ruler, and the council has been known to make unexpected choices, including the choice of ruling queens, or shared and equal rulership between siblings or spouses.

The Frem have a tendency to expect their monarch, council, and allies to "work it the feck out". This is not to say they are not political-minded, for they certainly are skilled spies and statesmen when needed, but rather they expect everyone at the table to be acting for the greater good. Once a person or people are deemed to be motivated by petty or personal agendas, the Frem will work to remove them from the equation. "He wouldn't listen" is a common phrase that is said when asked why a troublesome diplomat has gone missing.

Appearance

Frem are light-skinned, medium hair color, and light eye color. Frem are of standard & petite height with a Slender-Average Body Type. They have red hair that ranges from strawberry blonde to the darkest auburn. Freckles are common.

Warm tartans will never go out of fashion for a people so close to the chilly mist rolling off the vast moors. For those traveling out of the city, thick socks, ghillies, kilts, and doublets are practically a necessity. And while this is their iconographic dress, the Frem love beauty, fashion, and comfort. They borrow styles regularly from their neighbors; the Alfarians, Dyrlings, and Euresu. Yet their glorious red hair and skilled embroidery will put their own touch on foreign styles.