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	Not surprisingly, funerary rites are of extreme importance to Alesians. Priests of Llarm are found throughout the Imperium, endeavoring to assure every Alesian a proper funeral so so that all souls may be sent on to the Greeter, and not linger in the mortal world to haunt the living or fall prey to necromancers. Alesians generally favor cremation to burial, as it robs necromancers of a source of potential undead minions. In cooperation with Vashra's clergy, Gatekeepers construct great stone obelisks on burial sites and other areas plagued by restless spirits. These obelisks are magical artifacts of great power, a bridge between this world and the next. Undead are drawn toward these obelisks, sometimes from miles away, finding them irresistible. Touching an obelisk will utterly destroy an undead creature, freeing the restless soul and carrying it to Llarm's hall for judgement. Funeral pyres are constructed at the foot of an obelisk, and the marker stones that cover the ashes of the deceased are arranged in concentric circles around the obelisk.		Not surprisingly, funerary rites are of extreme importance to Alesians. Priests of Llarm are found throughout the Imperium, endeavoring to assure every Alesian a proper funeral so so that all souls may be sent on to the Greeter, and not linger in the mortal world to haunt the living or fall prey to necromancers. Alesians generally favor cremation to burial, as it robs necromancers of a source of potential undead minions. In cooperation with Vashra's clergy, Gatekeepers construct great stone obelisks on burial sites and other areas plagued by restless spirits. These obelisks are magical artifacts of great power, a bridge between this world and the next. Undead are drawn toward these obelisks, sometimes from miles away, finding them irresistible. Touching an obelisk will utterly destroy an undead creature, freeing the restless soul and carrying it to Llarm's hall for judgement. Funeral pyres are constructed at the foot of an obelisk, and the marker stones that cover the ashes of the deceased are arranged in concentric circles around the obelisk.


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	Proud and militant Alesia has the largest empire and some of the most powerful infantry in the known world. The mostly-human Alesian Imperium has conquered two-thirds of the sprawling southron continent, also called Alesia, centered over the world's south pole. Imperial legions continue battling their ancestral enemies, the Shadowlands Orcs, over the remaining third.		Proud and militant Alesia has the largest empire and some of the most powerful infantry in the known world. The mostly-human Alesian Imperium has conquered two-thirds of the sprawling southron continent, also called Alesia, centered over the world's south pole. Imperial legions continue battling their ancestral enemies, the Shadowlands Orcs, over the remaining third.

	Alesian forces have also established protectorates over some far-flung lands like [[Bahija]] and [[Elluria]]. Imperial embassies can be found throughout southern [[Veth]].		Alesian forces have also established protectorates over some far-flung lands like [[Bahija]] and [[Elluria]]. Imperial embassies can be found throughout southern [[Veth]]. The Imperium is ruled by a God-Emperor with magical longevity and administered by a well-honed bureaucracy that doesn't easily suffer failure.

	=History=		=History=

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	Proud and militant Alesia has the largest empire and some of the most powerful infantry in the known world. The mostly-human Alesian Imperium has conquered two-thirds of the sprawling ~~Southron Continent~~ centered over the world's south pole. Imperial legions continue battling their ancestral enemies, the Shadowlands Orcs, over the remaining third.		Proud and militant Alesia has the largest empire and some of the most powerful infantry in the known world. The mostly-human Alesian Imperium has conquered two-thirds of the sprawling southron continent, also called Alesia, centered over the world's south pole. Imperial legions continue battling their ancestral enemies, the Shadowlands Orcs, over the remaining third.

	Alesian forces have also established protectorates over some far-flung lands like [[Bahija]] and [[Elluria]]. Imperial embassies can be found throughout southern [[Veth]].		Alesian forces have also established protectorates over some far-flung lands like [[Bahija]] and [[Elluria]]. Imperial embassies can be found throughout southern [[Veth]].

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	Proud and militant Alesia has the largest empire and some of the most powerful infantry in the known world. The mostly-human Alesian Imperium has conquered two-thirds of the sprawling Southron Continent centered over the world's south pole. Imperial legions continue battling their ancestral enemies, the Shadowlands Orcs, over the remaining third.		Proud and militant Alesia has the largest empire and some of the most powerful infantry in the known world. The mostly-human Alesian Imperium has conquered two-thirds of the sprawling Southron Continent centered over the world's south pole. Imperial legions continue battling their ancestral enemies, the Shadowlands Orcs, over the remaining third.

	Alesian forces have also established protectorates over some far-flung lands like [[Bahija]], [[Elluria~~]] and the [[Isles of Myst~~]]. Imperial embassies can be found throughout southern [[Veth]].		Alesian forces have also established protectorates over some far-flung lands like [[Bahija]] and [[Elluria]]. Imperial embassies can be found throughout southern [[Veth]].

	=History=		=History=

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	Proud and militant Alesia has the largest empire and some of the most powerful infantry in the known world. The mostly-human Alesian Imperium has conquered two-thirds of the sprawling Southron Continent centered over the world's south pole. Imperial legions continue battling their ancestral enemies, the Shadowlands Orcs, over the remaining third.		Proud and militant Alesia has the largest empire and some of the most powerful infantry in the known world. The mostly-human Alesian Imperium has conquered two-thirds of the sprawling Southron Continent centered over the world's south pole. Imperial legions continue battling their ancestral enemies, the Shadowlands Orcs, over the remaining third.

	Alesian forces have also established protectorates over some far-flung lands like Bahija, Elluria and the Isles of Myst. Imperial embassies can be found throughout southern [[Veth]].		Alesian forces have also established protectorates over some far-flung lands like [[Bahija]], [[Elluria]] and the [[Isles of Myst]]. Imperial embassies can be found throughout southern [[Veth]].

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	~~Far across~~ the ~~Southern Sea from Veth lies~~ the ~~continent that is home to~~ the Alesian Imperium, ~~a cold~~ and ~~rugged land where humans and orcs have battled one another for thousands~~ of ~~years~~.		Proud and militant Alesia has the largest empire and some of the most powerful infantry in the known world. The mostly-human Alesian Imperium has conquered two-thirds of the sprawling Southron Continent centered over the world's south pole. Imperial legions continue battling their ancestral enemies, the Shadowlands Orcs, over the remaining third.

			Alesian forces have also established protectorates over some far-flung lands like Bahija, Elluria and the Isles of Myst. Imperial embassies can be found throughout southern [[Veth]].

	=History=		=History=

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	=Geographical Features=		=Geographical Features=

	The Alesian Imperium is divided into eight provinces: Alesia (sometimes called Alesia Prime), Terlind, Hith, Osk, Tosco, Algrarth, Granar, and Hrungarth. Alesian lands generally occupy the outer perimeter of the continent, with the interior of the continent occupied by an impenetrable Ice Sea. Much of the continent experiences long, cold winters, with a relatively short and temperate growing season. Granar is an island province, and the Granarians are considered the Imperium's best shipwrights and sailors. Terlind and Algrarth are both known for their productive farmland. Hrungarth is the youngest province of the Imperium owing to its relative geographic isolation. It has been in part or entirely independent of Imperial authority for much of Alesian history, and has only fully come into the Alesian fold under the reign of the current emperor. Hrungarthians are taller than most other Alesians, and tend to have blonde or red hair. Many Alesians consider Hrungarthians half barbarian, but the quality of the soldiers they produce is unquestioned.		The Alesian Imperium is divided into eight provinces: Alesia (sometimes called Alesia Prime), Terlind, Hith, Osk, Tosco, Algrarth, Granar, and Hrungarth. Alesian lands generally occupy the outer perimeter of the continent, with the interior of the continent occupied by an impenetrable Ice Sea. Much of the continent experiences long, cold winters, with a relatively short and temperate growing season. Granar is an island province, and the Granarians are considered the Imperium's best shipwrights and sailors, and are known for their sense of humor. Terlind and Algrarth are both known for their productive farmland. Terlind is also known for the quality of its whiskey and beer, and Terlindian whiskey is a popular export to [[Veth]]. Hrungarth is the youngest province of the Imperium owing to its relative geographic isolation. It has been in part or entirely independent of Imperial authority for much of Alesian history, and has only fully come into the Alesian fold under the reign of the current emperor. Hrungarthians are taller than most other Alesians, and tend to have blonde or red hair. Many Alesians consider Hrungarthians half barbarian, but the quality of the soldiers they produce is unquestioned.

	==Charnath==		==Charnath==

	Charnath, the Imperial capital, is a fortified city with thick double walls and heavy, steel-reinforced oak gates on the outer walls, and portcullises on the inner walls that create killing grounds to trap invaders. The main streets of the city are broad and straight to facilitate the efficient movement of troops. The city gets its life and color from its people: the merchants and artisans hawking their wares, the street vendors offering hot food on a cold day, and the people of all walks of life going about their daily business, regardless of the weather. The Granite Throne, the Imperial palace complex at the heart of the city, is somewhat grim and uninspiring to look at, since it was built in darker days as a place of refuge in desperate times. The interior of the Granite throne is rich in decor and hosts private parks and temples, as well as residences for the Imperial family. Much of the space that used to be luxurious ~~accomodations~~ for nobility at court has been given over to different departments of the Imperial bureaucracy under Glindor's reign.		Charnath, the Imperial capital, is a fortified city with thick double walls and heavy, steel-reinforced oak gates on the outer walls, and portcullises on the inner walls that create killing grounds to trap invaders. The main streets of the city are broad and straight to facilitate the efficient movement of troops. The city gets its life and color from its people: the merchants and artisans hawking their wares, the street vendors offering hot food on a cold day, and the people of all walks of life going about their daily business, regardless of the weather. The Granite Throne, the Imperial palace complex at the heart of the city, is somewhat grim and uninspiring to look at, since it was built in darker days as a place of refuge in desperate times. The interior of the Granite throne is rich in decor and hosts private parks and temples, as well as residences for the Imperial family. Much of the space that used to be luxurious accommodations for nobility at court has been given over to different departments of the Imperial bureaucracy under Glindor's reign.

	==The Shadowlands==		==The Shadowlands==
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	'''Larold Vertonthen''': Glindor's closest friend and ally, and brother-in-law by marriage. Larold came from a humble farming background in Terlind, and was a Tavarnin under Glindor's command during the campaign into the Shadowlands. He was Glindor's co-conspirator during the military mutiny and subsequent march to Charnath to claim the throne. He has proven to be one of the Imperium's most capable generals since. Glindor has bestowed the titles of Ve-Hithos of the Imperium and Hero of the Imperium on him, and has rewarded him with generous grants of land in Terlind. Larold spearheaded the Alesian invasion of Elluria and negotiated the treaty with Aslar. He is generally considered an extension of Glindor's will, both militarily and diplomatically.		'''Larold Vertonthen''': Glindor's closest friend and ally, and brother-in-law by marriage. Larold came from a humble farming background in Terlind, and was a Tavarnin under Glindor's command during the campaign into the Shadowlands. He was Glindor's co-conspirator during the military mutiny and subsequent march to Charnath to claim the throne. He has proven to be one of the Imperium's most capable generals since. Glindor has bestowed the titles of Ve-Hithos of the Imperium and Hero of the Imperium on him, and has rewarded him with generous grants of land in Terlind. Larold spearheaded the Alesian invasion of Elluria and negotiated the treaty with Aslar. He is generally considered an extension of Glindor's will, both militarily and diplomatically.

			'''Tule Seleir''': Garatos of the island province of Granar. A former military colleague of Glindor and Larold. De facto commander of the Alesian navy, and Glindor's authority on maritime commerce.

	=Military=		=Military=
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	'''The Slaves''': Slaves are a class of criminals or captured spoils of wars sold to patricians to work as labor. They are also held by the Imperium as labor for civil projects, though only when the Falvarniosok are at war. They are also sometimes sent to fight in the gladiatorial pits where they can win their freedom early, or to the public brothels where they can earn the money to buy their own contracts. Slaves are held only for a certain amount of years before released as Freemen. This eventual freedom and the light treatment most receive mitigates any sort of revolts, as well as the threat of Falvarniok intervention.		'''The Slaves''': Slaves are a class of criminals or captured spoils of wars sold to patricians to work as labor. They are also held by the Imperium as labor for civil projects, though only when the Falvarniosok are at war. They are also sometimes sent to fight in the gladiatorial pits where they can win their freedom early, or to the public brothels where they can earn the money to buy their own contracts. Slaves are held only for a certain amount of years before released as Freemen. This eventual freedom and the light treatment most receive mitigates any sort of revolts, as well as the threat of Falvarniok intervention.

	==~~Alesian Weddings~~==		=Language=

			==Modes of Address==

			'''Droste/Drostis''': Polite forms of address toward an Alesian man or woman, equivalent to "Sir/Madam." Technically only correct for addressing those of the Prinovordok social class, but it has spread beyond its original usage.

	''~~Main Article: [[Alesian Wedding Ceremony]]~~''		'''Khalor/Khalis''': Proper form of address for a member of the Jornosorok class. Roughly equivalent to "Prince/Princess."

	=~~Language~~=		'''Garatos''': Governor of a province; the original meaning of the word is closer to "warlord."

			'''Theorus''': Proper title for the Alesian Emperor, also the name of one of the Alesian deities.

			==Common Phrases==

			'''Jornos dal makstan do''': "Jornos watch over you." A common Alesian greeting/parting.

			'''Jornos dal makstan jordothen''': "Jornos watch over this castle."

			'''Thovaratos''': Victory, a common Alesian battle cry; also used as a salutation among soldiers.

			==Military Terms==
			''Main Article: [[Alesian Military#Glosssary of Terms\|Alesian Military Terms]]''

	=Alesian Magic=		=Alesian Magic=