Kazan

Description

Kazan is a barren projection of land, with stubby wind-blown trees and peat soil crystalline with salt. Black sand beaches from the nearby Obsidian Islands sparkle in the sunlight, contrasting with the bleached bones of whales that wash up from time to time, and the bright yellow sea birds that pick at sea urchins. The weather tends toward rain, fog and frost, but on the occasional clear day, volcanoes can be seen across the sea.

In the south Kazan you will see a part of the Omskian Swamp. In the contrary to Gadlock only a small southern part of Kazan has this. In this part of the lands only a small group of people live, they have build bridges and more in the trees so that one can easily get through the lands.

The people of Kazan are a hardy breed. They fish, raise sheep, and produce glassworks that are the marvel of the region. The local rum is also renowned, not so much for its flavour as for its kick. According to local legend, it once made an invading army forget their hostility, as well as their training, names, and the location of their clothes. Kazanians sometimes seem hostile and standoffish, but are merely wary of strangers -- once you earn their trust, you'll find them a warm and hospitable people. Though one would not be wise to insult these people - they're fiercely loyal to their friends and capable of carrying grudges for a very long time. Indeed, they seem to collect grudges and slights and tend them like gardens, mostly for an excuse to start fights. But this is also part of the fact Kazan has changed leadership several times in history and they have somewhat been trained in war.
Kazan's warriors are renowned, not only for their prowess. They are unfortunately also known for drunkenness and brawling, but are fortunately able to fight like demons when hung over.

May 19, 2008 by Leila

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