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       Gulthandor General
       By: Rognvaldr Date: May 13, 2014, 12:27 am
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       Government: Oligarchy
       Founded:
       Capital: Druid's Pass
       Diplomacy:Indifferent-Unfriendly
       Might: Moderate-Weak
       Prosperity: Destitute-Bankrupt
       Imports:
       Exports:
       Population: Faerun Pop Approx. 100 million (% Demographics)
       Common Alignments: N, CN, G, CG
       Religion(s): Silvanus
       Charter Status: Not negotiated
       Leader(s):
       Beornannethogrimelf (Native: Great White Bear)
       Temperament: Ambitious
       Integrity: Questionable-Traitorous
       [Painting of The White Bear]
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       Life and Society
       Most of the citizens live simple lives, although such conditions
       would likely be considered destitute and backwards for people
       from more populated and advanced nations. However, the people do
       not go wanting - the nature surrounding them is bountiful and
       rich. As such the God Silvanus is typically worshiped. Such
       worship is heavily ingrained into culture and practice, where
       the people attempt minimize their impact on the natural
       environment.
       Society is not necissarily closed to outsiders, but no special
       treatment is given to those who do not follow their numerous
       unspoken social norms. Punishment is most typically exile,
       turning to violence only as a last resort. Although the
       communities are not well connected, nor often in contact, the
       Druids of Druid's Pass serve as the arteries for the nation.
       They are able to feel nature around them, can reach out with a
       wide network of animals, delivering messages or dispatching
       troublemakers.
       However, not every community is so absolutely satisfied with
       their way of life. If this is the case, sometimes Druids will be
       assigned to work closely with a community and teach them
       techniques to increase their living standards, while having low
       impact on their surroundings. This includes magical and mundane
       means.
       Major Geographical Features
       A large majority of the landmass is covered in forests, some
       deciduous, others coniferous. It is not uncommon to find
       jungle-like territory on the western-edge and rocky coastland on
       the eastern border.
       Regional History
       It is said that the people of Gulthandor have origin in the
       Feywild, that people attuned to nature were given a haven by
       Silvanus to embrace his garden. As early as people remember,
       Gulthandor has been known for their Druidic Circle, sometimes
       thought to be one of the first circles on the natural plane of
       existance. The Circle of the White Bear is renowned for their
       abilitiy to consistently produce powerful Druids, however few
       venture beyond the borders of Silvanus's Garden. The head of the
       Circle, The White Bear, who's title is passed down to the most
       worthy druid upon the previous White Bear's death, serves
       effectively as leader for the nation.
       The political ability of the White Bear typically dictates their
       policy and intervention - several hundred years ago, Gulthandor
       underwent a brief ideological movement, where they believed in
       expanding borders to further the Garden of Silvanus. This
       expansion included communitites to the south and east, in
       current Ilha Mercador. However following spreading disease and
       turbulent weather, the furthe communities became split.
       Gulthandor would occasionally reattempt its expansion, but would
       never have the same reach as before.
       Legends and Rumors
       +Wild people, loose bandit affiliation
       +Scourged by plaguechanged ghouls, centered at Starmantle
       +Seat of power for Druids
       I) The Legend of Druid's Pass goes that anyone standing at the
       center of the city, can feel a heartbeat of the forest - druid
       or not. And that young people often pilgrimage to Druid's Pass
       to experience this, before returning to their communities, or
       becoming a member of the Circle of the White Bear.
       II) The central tree at Druid's Pass is rumored to be the
       ancestoral tree to all trees west of the Sea of Fallen Stars,
       and is said to have The Green Goddess, Eldath, contained inside.
       III) It is rumored that the current White Bear has just outlived
       his three sons, all of which living healthy lives. He is said to
       be the fourth longest living White Bear since records began.
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