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	==Bastonians and the Adventuring Class==		==Bastonians and the Adventuring Class==
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	Bastonians have the most developed relationships with the classes seen among the various nations of Wisteria. As always, some exceptions exist to the below guidelines, but these are general interpretations of how they are seen.		Bastonians have the most developed relationships with the classes seen among the various nations of Wisteria. As always, some exceptions exist to the below guidelines, but these are general interpretations of how they are seen.

	'''Barbarian''' – rarely ~~seen (and more rarely acknowledged)~~, but ~~Berserkers are not uncommon in holdings that are frequently raided,~~ and ~~most often found among peasant militias, particularly~~ in ~~Estmarch~~. ~~High level barbarians are sometimes the local “tough”. Barbarians also make up~~ the ~~heavier end~~ of ~~the Bastonian Banditry~~.		'''Barbarian''' – The term is very rarely used, but the class applies to a broad swath of a certain mentality and lifestyle in Bastonia: rural or survivalist warriors without formal military training. This class commonly applies to banditry (especially the chiefs of bandit clans) but is sometimes found among mercenaries (including quite famous ones) as' well.

	'''Bards''' – anywhere coin can be found. While even small villages can occasionally boast of a local bard at their bar, no Lordly Court would be complete without a small retinue for entertainment or employment in courtly ~~intreague~~. Bards also make up a valuable bastion of scholarship, particularly surrounding History, within the Bastonian culture.		'''Bards''' – anywhere coin can be found. While even small villages can occasionally boast of a local bard at their bar, no Lordly Court would be complete without a small retinue for entertainment or employment in courtly intrigue. Bards also make up a valuable bastion of scholarship, particularly surrounding History, within the Bastonian culture. The use of bardic magic is usually heavily discouraged off the battlefield, in keeping with Bastonian paranoia about the arcane. Some Bastonian nobility (including the monarchs) include trusted bards in their courts as a counter against outside magical influence.

	'''Cleric''' – Plentiful and in most settlements, clerics are, understandably, most often clergymen, though those with adventurer levels worth of cleric experience are almost always in the employ of a professional paramilitary unit, usually a [[Chivalric Order]], or rarely are senior clergy. Some figure directly among the nobility as well; it is not an uncommon arrangement to send prospectless minor children to the Church to make a name for themselves, and the fickleness of the gods often leads to clerics unexpectedly rising to positions of temporal authority.		'''Cleric''' – Plentiful and in most settlements, clerics are, understandably, most often clergymen, though those with adventurer levels worth of cleric experience are almost always in the employ of a professional paramilitary unit, usually a [[Chivalric Order]], or rarely are senior clergy. Some figure directly among the nobility as well; it is not an uncommon arrangement to send prospectless minor children to the Church to make a name for themselves, and the fickleness of the gods often leads to clerics unexpectedly rising to positions of temporal authority.

	'''Druid''' – rare as the practice is discouraged (and sometimes condemned as heresy), but sometimes found ~~among clergy~~, ~~practising~~ in secret. Druids are most common on fringe border communities in the east and the south, where they’ve picked up the practice from wilder parts and have greater access to the seclusion needed to engage in druidic ritual. In the communities where they do exist openly they sometimes counter church authority completely; in other cases they are simply the trusted “Old Wise Woman” who can be relied upon to provide good advice for farmers and the ill.		'''Druid''' – rare as the practice is discouraged (and sometimes condemned as heresy), but sometimes found, practicing in secret. Druids are most common on fringe border communities in the east and the south, where they’ve picked up the practice from wilder parts and have greater access to the seclusion needed to engage in druidic ritual - such people are usually in the circles of the [[Confederacy of Sages]] or [[Carcolie]], respectively. In the communities where they do exist openly they sometimes counter church authority completely; in other cases they are simply the trusted “Old Wise Woman” who can be relied upon to provide good advice for farmers and the ill.

	'''Monk''' – Not unheard of, though most common in the south. Monastic orders exist throughout Bastonia and can be thought of as a sort of peculiar chivalric order in their own right; these particular kinds of Monks tend to refer to “ki” as “will”, and couch their philosophy in terms familiar to the [[Bastonian Pantheon]] rather than [[the Awakened One]], where terms like Ki originated. There is also a small peasant underclass of monastic tradition, not formalized in monasteries but handed down through rigorous training, that occasionally supports peasant uprisings where a given lord has become too oppressive. This latter kind is the kind more common in the south, and speak of monk matters in the usual monk language – the practice having originated across the [[Lordless Lands]], along the [[Shimmering Shore]]. Monks tend to take more focus on weaponry in Bastonia, especially improvised weaponry or weaponry that would not be unusual to carry.		'''Monk''' – Not unheard of, though most common in the south. Monastic orders exist throughout Bastonia and can be thought of as a sort of peculiar chivalric order in their own right; these particular kinds of Monks tend to refer to “ki” as “will”, and couch their philosophy in terms familiar to the [[Bastonian Pantheon]] rather than [[the Awakened One]], where terms like Ki originated. There is also a small peasant underclass of monastic tradition, not formalized in monasteries but handed down through rigorous training, that occasionally supports peasant uprisings where a given lord has become too oppressive. This latter kind is the kind more common in the south, and speak of monk matters in the usual monk language – the practice having originated across the [[Lordless Lands]], along the [[Shimmering Shore]]. Monks tend to take more focus on weaponry in Bastonia, especially improvised weaponry or weaponry that would not be unusual to carry.
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	'''Fighter''' – anywhere a dedicated martial combatant is likely to be seen. This includes professional (i.e., non-militia or non-conscripted) soldiers, castle guards, wardens, some Knights, and so forth. Most chivalric orders include fighters in their makeup. Many Lords or Ladies Commandant are pure fighters.		'''Fighter''' – anywhere a dedicated martial combatant is likely to be seen. This includes professional (i.e., non-militia or non-conscripted) soldiers, castle guards, wardens, some Knights, and so forth. Most chivalric orders include fighters in their makeup. Many Lords or Ladies Commandant are pure fighters.

	'''Paladin''' – While rare, particularly pious Knights are usually best represented as paladins, and some whole Chivalric orders exist comprised entirely of Paladins at the officer level. Paladins are more common in Bastonia than anywhere else, except perhaps the clanholds of the Dwarves. Paladins are universally well respected – the King or Queen almost always has one as [[Captain-General]].		'''Monk''' - ironically, the term 'monk' as used in Bastonia more frequently applies to Clerics and Wizards, who tend to live monastic or quasi-monastic lives in various church-affiliated orders across the kingdom. Monk, in the sense of a ki-bending hand-to-hand (or at least unarmoured) combat specialist, is not recognized as a formal class. A few monasteries that teach Monkness to people do exist (usually orders of [[San Elijah]] or groups like the [[Poor Order of San Lukas]]), but for the most part the class informally applies to individual peasants who picked up a few tricks in bar fights. Both the class as a social phenomenon and the class as a mechanical archetype is extremely rare (though, for reasons that might be obvious, sometimes desirable in a courtier's retinue).

			'''Paladin''' – While rare, particularly pious Knights are usually best represented as paladins, and some whole Chivalric orders exist comprised entirely of Paladins at the officer level. Paladins are more common in Bastonia than anywhere else, except perhaps the clanholds of the Dwarves. Paladins are universally well respected – the King or Queen almost always has one as [[Captain-General]]. The term, however, is elvish, and rarely used in conversation.

	'''Ranger''' – professional soldiers belonging to frontier or remote Bastonian settlements. There is an entire chivalric order made up almost exclusively of rangers known as the [[Order of San Lauren]]; this order occupies its own small network of castles and often comes to the aid of frontier and remote villages otherwise left to their own devices. Of course, more typical ranger backgrounds also exist, such as the village's best hunter or a rugged individual survivalist.		'''Ranger''' – professional soldiers belonging to frontier or remote Bastonian settlements. There is an entire chivalric order made up almost exclusively of rangers known as the [[Order of San Lauren]]; this order occupies its own small network of castles and often comes to the aid of frontier and remote villages otherwise left to their own devices. Of course, more typical ranger backgrounds also exist, such as the village's best hunter or a rugged individual survivalist.
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	'''Rogue''' – the “clever” element of the Bostonian Banditry, but that’s not all. Rogue is a perfectly valid class for resolving all manners of court intrigue specialists, and nobody loves a good court intrigue like the courtly Bastonians. Most Lords have one or two rogues in their employ as spymasters. Some Chivalric Orders employ rogues as “Masters of Vaults” or “Reclaimers”, whose role is to provide provision for parties sent out to obtain Relics.		'''Rogue''' – the “clever” element of the Bostonian Banditry, but that’s not all. Rogue is a perfectly valid class for resolving all manners of court intrigue specialists, and nobody loves a good court intrigue like the courtly Bastonians. Most Lords have one or two rogues in their employ as spymasters. Some Chivalric Orders employ rogues as “Masters of Vaults” or “Reclaimers”, whose role is to provide provision for parties sent out to obtain Relics.

	'''Sorcerers''' – Sorcery is not unheard of among the Bastonians. Many latent sorcerers, upon discovering their powers, attempt to join ~~Wizards Colleges~~ – a few who figure out their gifts properly occasionally (and confusingly) might serve as Court Wizard to minor lords who can’t otherwise obtain one. More often, Sorcerers in Bastonia never acquire complete control of their gifts and occupy a social role closer to druids, though with a somewhat more negative overall connotation.		'''Sorcerers''' – Sorcery is not unheard of among the Bastonians. Many latent sorcerers, upon discovering their powers, attempt to join orders given to wizardry – a few who figure out their gifts properly occasionally (and confusingly) might serve as Court Wizard to minor lords who can’t otherwise obtain one. More often, Sorcerers in Bastonia never acquire complete control of their gifts and occupy a social role closer to druids, though with a somewhat more negative overall connotation.

			'''Warlocks''' - Obviously given the tight control by (and alignment of) the [[Church of Bastonia]], the way of the warlock is a way outlawed. As found in the Dungeons and Dragons paradigm, warlocks are usually-powerful arcane spellcasters that occupy a role similar to Pathfinder's "Magus" class (and therefore might be interperebal as a potential construction for a warrior-wizard - see below), but the requirement that they have an otherworldly patron (and the patrons offered in at least the core rulebooks) would put them at odds with most of Bastonian society. Nevertheless, they exist, often as members (formal or informal) of the [[Church of the One]] or smaller, potentially more dangerous, cults.

	'''Wizards''' – The controlled and scholastic form of Arcane magic is preferred within Bastonia, and many of the larger settlements have colleges or guilds dedicated to [[Ars Magica]]. Some wizards join chivalric orders (better represented by the Magus class) and learn magic in particular for combat. Wizards seeking a comfortable path to relative wealth more often become Court Wizards, serving as entertainment or advisors to their local lord. Many others join the “courts” of powerful “Lords of Magic”, occupying fortress-collages in the otherwise wild parts of Bastonia, focusing on their studies completely.		'''Wizards''' – The controlled and scholastic form of Arcane magic is preferred within Bastonia, and many of the larger settlements have colleges or guilds dedicated to [[Ars Magica]]. The most trustworthy of such organizations - and by extension, the most trustworthy of such wizards - operate under the auspices of orders of [[San Sylvester]] and are known as [[Arcane Seminaries]], with their graduates pledged to a monastic style of living. Some wizards join chivalric orders (better represented by the Magus class if available) and learn magic in particular for combat. Wizards seeking a comfortable path to relative wealth more often become Court Wizards, serving as entertainment or advisors to their local lord. Many others join the “courts” of powerful “Lords of Magic”, occupying fortress-collages in the otherwise wild parts of Bastonia, focusing on their studies completely.

	===Bastonians and Monsters===		===Bastonians and Monsters===

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	Bastonia comprises five provinces, each with a ruling Duke or Duchess of the same name:		Bastonia comprises five provinces, each with a ruling Duke or Duchess of the same name:
	* [[Estmarch]] – The region eastward of (roughly) the flow of the River Torres, where it leaves the Atlas Mountains to eventually join the Northern Sea. This particularly hilly area is the foothills of the mountain range and subject to frequent attack by [[Carcolie]] raiders, but also the principle hub of trade with the [[Clans of Magnus]]. Estmarch is seen as a dangerous but noble land and the [[Duke of Estmarch]] is usually the second-in-line to the throne; if you want to usurp your older siblings, historically you are most likely to succeed if you are Duke of Estmarch.		* [[Estmarch]] – The region eastward of (roughly) the flow of the River Torres, where it leaves the Atlas Mountains to eventually join the Northern Sea. This particularly hilly area is the foothills of the mountain range and subject to frequent attack by [[Carcolie]] raiders, but also the principle hub of trade with the [[Clans of Magnus]]. Estmarch is seen as a dangerous but noble land and the [[Duke of Estmarch]] is usually the second-in-line to the throne; if you want to usurp your older siblings, historically you are most likely to succeed if you are Duke of Estmarch.
	* [[Zeemarch]] – the region west of a line (roughly) following the White ~~cliffs~~, extending as far as the cold shores of the Western Sea. This is a remote, particularly flat, and somewhat desolate march, not often seen as desirable, but it is one of the most peaceful parts of Bastonia as well, leading to a lot of scholarly and artistic development. Though trade dependent, Zeemarch usually boasts an excellent merchant marine and is the most convenient province from which to approach trade with the exotic merchans of the [[Shimmering Shore]]. In order of precedence, [[Duke of Zeemarch]] is the third-ranking succcessor to the throne.		* [[Zeemarch]] – the region west of a line (roughly) following the [[White Cliffs]], extending as far as the cold shores of the [[Western Sea]]. This is a remote, particularly flat, and somewhat desolate march, not often seen as desirable, but it is one of the most peaceful parts of Bastonia as well, leading to a lot of scholarly and artistic development. Though trade dependent, Zeemarch usually boasts an excellent merchant marine and is the most convenient province from which to approach trade with the exotic merchans of the [[Shimmering Shore]]. In order of precedence, [[Duke of Zeemarch]] is the third-ranking succcessor to the throne.
	* [[The North]] – a region, best defined by its southernmost holdings but crudely defined as that bordered by an arc drawn through the Unseelie Tower in the west, Castle Pontrainne in the south, and the mouth of the River Torres in the east. This province comprises all lands north of such a line, and enjoys good trade with peoples on the other side of the Atlas Mountains, like the [[Atarlie Empire]] and their protectorate in the [[Hearthlands]]. [[Duke of the North]] is seen as a safe position though it is the fourth lowest in precedence, and the climate itself can tend toward unpleasant.		* [[The North]] – a region, best defined by its southernmost holdings but crudely defined as that bordered by an arc drawn through the Unseelie Tower in the west, Castle Pontrainne in the south, and the mouth of the River Torres in the east. This province comprises all lands north of such a line, and enjoys good trade with peoples on the other side of the Atlas Mountains, like the [[Atarlie Empire]] and their protectorate in the [[Hearthlands]]. [[Duke of the North]] is seen as a safe position though it is the fourth lowest in precedence, and the climate itself can tend toward unpleasant.
	* The [[Frontier Counties]] are the fractious area south of what is called the Bastion Line, a series of contemporary-to-each-other castles that were constructed across what used to be the southern reach of Bastonia. These shifting and frequently-raided wild lands are home do dozens of counties, each of which are volatile and subject to wartime changes in leadership. The Frontier Counties have no defined southern border and eventually just become the [[Lordless Lands]]. The [[Duke of Sudmarch]] is the proper title for the duke ruling over these lands. It is the most junior position among the dukes, having only been created within the last century. However, there is a belief among many that if any person should pacify the Frontier Counties – such as by building a new Bastion Line or otherwise properly delineating the edge of the Lordless Lands, it would bring about a new era of prosperity in the region and for Bastonia as a whole.		* The [[Frontier Counties]] are the fractious area south of what is called the Bastion Line, a series of contemporary-to-each-other castles that were constructed across what used to be the southern reach of Bastonia. These shifting and frequently-raided wild lands are home do dozens of counties, each of which are volatile and subject to wartime changes in leadership. The Frontier Counties have no defined southern border and eventually just become the [[Lordless Lands]]. The [[Duke of Sudmarch]] is the proper title for the duke ruling over these lands. It is the most junior position among the dukes, having only been created within the last century. However, there is a belief among many that if any person should pacify the Frontier Counties – such as by building a new Bastion Line or otherwise properly delineating the edge of the Lordless Lands, it would bring about a new era of prosperity in the region and for Bastonia as a whole.

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	=== Diet, Libations, and Entertainment ===		=== Diet, Libations, and Entertainment ===
	**See Also: [[Cuisine of Bastonia]], [[Libations of Bastonia]], [[Bardic Traditions of Bastonia]]		''See Also: [[Cuisine of Bastonia]], [[Libations of Bastonia]], [[Bardic Traditions of Bastonia]]''

	The Bastonian diet is rich and plentiful, even in the lower classes, though the manner of that diet is strongly stratified between the upper and lower class, including the manner in which meals are consumed. The higher classes often eat three meals a day – consisting of a breaking of the nightly fast in the morning, a lunch of cold meats, cheeses, and bread during the noon hour, and larger meals in the evening, consisting of one or more featured meats supplemented with cheeses, nuts, fruits, and breads.		The Bastonian diet is rich and plentiful, even in the lower classes, though the manner of that diet is strongly stratified between the upper and lower class, including the manner in which meals are consumed. The higher classes often eat three meals a day – consisting of a breaking of the nightly fast in the morning, a lunch of cold meats, cheeses, and bread during the noon hour, and larger meals in the evening, consisting of one or more featured meats supplemented with cheeses, nuts, fruits, and breads.

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	===Religion, Festivals, and Timekeeping===		===Religion, Festivals, and Timekeeping===
	Beyond ~~centring~~ their savior-diety, known simply as the [[Almighty]] as her name is considered too holy to pronounce, Bastonian religion is highly oriented toward proscription and emphasizes the idea of a virtuous life and of a spirit of inter-mortal penance for their transgressions. Chapels to the Goddess can be found almost anywhere a Bastonians can. Communities who build such chapels also usually dedicate the chapel to one or more of the [[Great Saints]] – some chapels have been rededicated numerous times as they change hands. In large cities and metropolises, one or more cathedrals may also exist, which have separated areas for worship of each individual Great Saint in addition to worship of the Goddess – the chief cleric of such an institution is known as a Bishop.		Beyond centering their savior-diety, known simply as the [[Almighty]] as her name is considered too holy to pronounce, Bastonian religion is highly oriented toward proscription and emphasizes the idea of a virtuous life and of a spirit of inter-mortal penance for their transgressions. Chapels to the Goddess can be found almost anywhere a Bastonians can. Communities who build such chapels also usually dedicate the chapel to one or more of the [[Great Saints]] – some chapels have been rededicated numerous times as they change hands. In large cities and metropolises, one or more cathedrals may also exist, which have separated areas for worship of each individual Great Saint in addition to worship of the Goddess – the chief cleric of such an institution is known as a Bishop.

	As with the Lords of Bastonia, there is a hierarchy in the clergy. The highest ranking cleric, the [[Archbishop of Whiterock]], is both head of the church and the person responsible for anointing a new monarch to the throne.		As with the Lords of Bastonia, there is a hierarchy in the clergy. The highest ranking cleric, the [[Archbishop of Whiterock]], is both head of the church and the person responsible for anointing a new monarch to the throne. This organized church is known as the [[Church of Bastonia]].

	A small but potentially dangerous minority worship the “underpantheon” of adversarial deities; [[the Enemy]], [[San Meteo]], and [[San Verus]]. Such worship is not usually organized (as it is highly illegal), but in instances where it is there is almost always some abandoned keep, tower, or dungeon that acts as its ~~centre~~.		A small but potentially dangerous minority worship the “underpantheon” of adversarial deities; [[the Enemy]], [[San Meteo]], and [[San Verus]]. Such worship is not usually organized (as it is highly illegal), but in instances where it is there is almost always some abandoned keep, tower, or dungeon that acts as its center. Though highly illegal to participate in this worship, it is known that an underground subculture of organized religion pervades and is sometimes referred to as the [[Church of the One]].

	Festivals occur monthly and feature one or more of the Great Saints, as well as a few annual festivals that celebrate the Goddess herself.		Festivals occur monthly and feature one or more of the Great Saints, as well as a few annual festivals that celebrate the Goddess herself.

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	''See Also: [[Architecture in Bastonia]]''		''See Also: [[Architecture in Bastonia]]''

	Bastonian armour is considered second to none, with perhaps the only other exception in terms of craftsmanship coming from the dwarves. Bastonian steel, in particular, is highly refined for the period and approaches qualities defined in modern spring steels. As a result, it is much easier to learn to make acceptable-quality arms and armour in Bastonia, compared to the higher standard of craftsmanship required to make the same materials in the lands of [[~~The~~ Clans of Magnus]] or among the [[Carcolie]].		Bastonian armour is considered second to none, with perhaps the only other exception in terms of craftsmanship coming from the dwarves. Bastonian steel, in particular, is highly refined for the period and approaches qualities defined in modern spring steels. As a result, it is much easier to learn to make acceptable-quality arms and armour in Bastonia, compared to the higher standard of craftsmanship required to make the same materials in the lands of the [[Clans of Magnus]] or among the [[Carcolie]].

	Bastonian technology does not move with the novel swiftness as is sometimes seen in other lands. A design of sword or technique of stonework will stick around for a century or longer with only minor modifications.		Bastonian technology does not move with the novel swiftness as is sometimes seen in other lands. A design of sword or technique of stonework will stick around for a century or longer with only minor modifications.

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	Bastonian society can be seen as relatively complex and hierarchical, but not rigid. Between civil and external conflict, changes in the composition of its noble and knightly classes are commonplace, leading to a degree of upward social mobility not often seen among other nations. Such civil conflicts are particularly common at the death of a king, where the nation often devolves into civil war to settle succession conflicts.		Bastonian society can be seen as relatively complex and hierarchical, but not rigid. Between civil and external conflict, changes in the composition of its noble and knightly classes are commonplace, leading to a degree of upward social mobility not often seen among other nations. Such civil conflicts are particularly common at the death of a king, where the nation often devolves into civil war to settle succession conflicts.

	The [[Bastonian Pantheon]] is itself a hierarchical polytheism, centring an almighty defender deity and her subordinate Great Saints. Worship of [[The Almighty]] is universal within the kingdom (and socially compulsory), with many individuals holding one or more patron Great Saints close to their hearts as well. As in many other nations, this church plays a central role in the governance and daily life of the Bastonians. The Bastonian pantheon also holds a great number of evil entities which are not openly worshipped but instead reviled.		The [[Bastonian Pantheon]] is itself a hierarchical polytheism, centring an almighty defender deity and her subordinate Great Saints. Worship of [[The Almighty]] is universal within the kingdom (and socially compulsory), with many individuals holding one or more patron Great Saints close to their hearts as well. As in many other nations, this church plays a central role in the governance and daily life of the Bastonians. The Bastonian pantheon also holds a great number of evil entities which are not openly worshipped but instead reviled; the [[Church of Bastonia]] and the [[Church of the One]] respectively, the latter of which is illegal to openly belong to.

	Bastonian Adventurers may be former elite soldiers or knights errant who got a taste for questing after their first formal assignment and have taken to the road instead. They may also be dissatisfied serfs or peasants looking to make a better life. Additionally, some Bastonians simply become adventurers by circumstance, especially in border regions.		Bastonian Adventurers may be former elite soldiers or knights errant who got a taste for questing after their first formal assignment and have taken to the road instead. They may also be dissatisfied serfs or peasants looking to make a better life. Additionally, some Bastonians simply become adventurers by circumstance, especially in border regions.

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	=== Diet, Libations, and Entertainment ===		=== Diet, Libations, and Entertainment ===
			**See Also: [[Cuisine of Bastonia]], [[Libations of Bastonia]], [[Bardic Traditions of Bastonia]]

	The Bastonian diet is rich and plentiful, even in the lower classes, though the manner of that diet is strongly stratified between the upper and lower class, including the manner in which meals are consumed. The higher classes often eat three meals a day – consisting of a breaking of the nightly fast in the morning, a lunch of cold meats, cheeses, and bread during the noon hour, and larger meals in the evening, consisting of one or more featured meats supplemented with cheeses, nuts, fruits, and breads.		The Bastonian diet is rich and plentiful, even in the lower classes, though the manner of that diet is strongly stratified between the upper and lower class, including the manner in which meals are consumed. The higher classes often eat three meals a day – consisting of a breaking of the nightly fast in the morning, a lunch of cold meats, cheeses, and bread during the noon hour, and larger meals in the evening, consisting of one or more featured meats supplemented with cheeses, nuts, fruits, and breads.

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	===Technology and Craftsmanship===		===Technology and Craftsmanship===
	''See Also: [[Industry of Bastonia]]''		''See Also: [[Industry of Bastonia]]''

	''See Also: [[Architecture in Bastonia]]''		''See Also: [[Architecture in Bastonia]]''

	Bastonian armour is considered second to none, with perhaps the only other exception in terms of craftsmanship coming from the dwarves. Bastonian steel, in particular, is highly refined for the period and approaches qualities defined in modern spring steels. As a result, it is much easier to learn to make acceptable-quality arms and armour in Bastonia, compared to the higher standard of craftsmanship required to make the same materials in the lands of [[The Clans of Magnus]] or among the [[Carcolie]].		Bastonian armour is considered second to none, with perhaps the only other exception in terms of craftsmanship coming from the dwarves. Bastonian steel, in particular, is highly refined for the period and approaches qualities defined in modern spring steels. As a result, it is much easier to learn to make acceptable-quality arms and armour in Bastonia, compared to the higher standard of craftsmanship required to make the same materials in the lands of [[The Clans of Magnus]] or among the [[Carcolie]].

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	===Technology and Craftsmanship===		===Technology and Craftsmanship===
			''See Also: [[Industry of Bastonia]]''
			''See Also: [[Architecture in Bastonia]]''
	Bastonian armour is considered second to none, with perhaps the only other exception in terms of craftsmanship coming from the dwarves. Bastonian steel, in particular, is highly refined for the period and approaches qualities defined in modern spring steels. As a result, it is much easier to learn to make acceptable-quality arms and armour in Bastonia, compared to the higher standard of craftsmanship required to make the same materials in the lands of [[The Clans of Magnus]] or among the [[Carcolie]].		Bastonian armour is considered second to none, with perhaps the only other exception in terms of craftsmanship coming from the dwarves. Bastonian steel, in particular, is highly refined for the period and approaches qualities defined in modern spring steels. As a result, it is much easier to learn to make acceptable-quality arms and armour in Bastonia, compared to the higher standard of craftsmanship required to make the same materials in the lands of [[The Clans of Magnus]] or among the [[Carcolie]].

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	===Language and Scholarship===		===Language and Scholarship===
	Bastonian Language is the common tongue of western [[Wisteria]], and given that the Bastonian Alphabet is a syllabary, literacy is actually quite common both among Bastonians themselves and others throughout the world. The learned and aristocratic classes focus on “true literacy” in either Elvish (particularly the Atarlied Dialect, which is considered purest) or Draconic (the language of True Arcane Magic). The ecclesiastical tongue is known as Celestial, but few apart from the clergy speak it or read it with any true comprehension; many can parrot common prayers and are aware vaguely of their Common meaning, but aren’t actually conversant in the language.		[[Bastonian Language]] is the common tongue of western [[Wisteria]], and given that the Bastonian Alphabet is a syllabary, literacy is actually quite common both among Bastonians themselves and others throughout the world. The learned and aristocratic classes focus on “true literacy” in either Elvish (particularly the Atarlied Dialect, which is considered purest) or Draconic (the language of True Arcane Magic). The ecclesiastical tongue is known as Celestial, but few apart from the clergy speak it or read it with any true comprehension; many can parrot common prayers and are aware vaguely of their Common meaning, but aren’t actually conversant in the language.

	Most Bastonians learn their crafts through apprenticeship. Nobles, including Knightly Minor Nobility, sometimes receive additional formal education from a Master, Magister, or the like. A few of the major settlements even have colleges of arcane magic or seminaries of divine education where formal education can continue. Secular universities also exist; in particular, engineering and architecture are trades that bring with them a heavy price of scholarship.		Most Bastonians learn their crafts through apprenticeship. Nobles, including Knightly Minor Nobility, sometimes receive additional formal education from a Master, Magister, or the like. A few of the major settlements even have colleges of arcane magic or seminaries of divine education where formal education can continue. Secular universities also exist; in particular, engineering and architecture are trades that bring with them a heavy price of scholarship.