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	==History==		==History==
	Exactly which clan the Rowens descend from is a matter of very heated discussion. Even noted historian [[Herbet Patric Galactis]] refused to offer a ~~difinitive~~ viewpoint, stating only that "the amount of vitriol generated by this subject is sufficient that, were I to take a side, I would alienate far too many colleagues in far to profound a way as to be healthy for the study of history". Essentially, the argument was so strong that Galactis felt he could divide historians by rendering an opinion.		Exactly which clan the Rowens descend from is a matter of very heated discussion. Even noted historian [[Herbet Patric Galactis]] refused to offer a definitive viewpoint, stating only that "the amount of vitriol generated by this subject is sufficient that, were I to take a side, I would alienate far too many colleagues in far to profound a way as to be healthy for the study of history". Essentially, the argument was so strong that Galactis felt he could divide historians by rendering an opinion.

	Despite this, the [[Accepted Histories]] holds that the Rowens descend from an offshoot of the [[Clans#The Wolf Clan\|Wolf Clan]]; the book abruptly changes subject at that point.		Despite this, the [[Accepted Histories]] holds that the Rowens descend from an offshoot of the [[Clans#The Wolf Clan\|Wolf Clan]]; the book abruptly changes subject at that point.

	Rowen culture has always had a tendency to stagnate, with the average Rowen favoring sustainability and long-term yields over short-term gains. For that ~~reasion~~, perhaps, they were able to remain a cohesive people-group and carry out organized guerrilla warfare for over three ~~millenia~~.		Rowen culture has always had a tendency to stagnate, with the average Rowen favoring sustainability and long-term yields over short-term gains. For that reason, perhaps, they were able to remain a cohesive people-group and carry out organized guerrilla warfare for over three millennia.

	Throughout the [[Mage Wars]], Rowen would fall in and out of control by both the [[Oncar Empire]] and the [[Ebeta\|Ebetan]] Empire, eventually outlasting both of them. Rowen finally gained its permanent independence in around 500 [[B.G.A.]]. Rowen also helped [[Sindall]] and [[Blieef]] gain their independence (though Blieef would again be briefly conquered by the [[Marcon Alliance]] and then put down quite badly by [[Eieber]] and his troops).		Throughout the [[Mage Wars]], Rowen would fall in and out of control by both the [[Oncar Empire]] and the [[Ebeta\|Ebetan]] Empire, eventually outlasting both of them. Rowen finally gained its permanent independence in around 500 [[B.G.A.]]. Rowen also helped [[Sindall]] and [[Blieef]] gain their independence (though Blieef would again be briefly conquered by the [[Marcon Alliance]] and then put down quite badly by [[Eieber]] and his troops).


	==Dialect==		==Dialect==

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Government

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	==Government==		==Government==
	Rowen is an absolute monarchy with a tripartite power structure. Effectively, power is split between the king(or queen), the [[Earl marshal of Rowen\|Earl Marshal]], and the Fletcher Priests. In practice, the government need exert little power as most of daily life in Rowen is governed by rital and tradition. The Fletcher Priests maintain order and settle disputes(acting as a sort of police force in addition to their religious duties). The King dictates policy and acts as a military leader in war time(by right, the king(or queen) is the only one with the authority to issue a call to arms, thus raising the militia). The Earl Marshal controls the succession of titles, determines inheritance, and generally acts as a third party to check the power of the king.		Rowen is an absolute monarchy with a tripartite power structure. Effectively, power is split between the king (or queen), the [[Earl marshal of Rowen\|Earl Marshal]], and the Fletcher Priests. In practice, the government need exert little power as most of daily life in Rowen is governed by rital and tradition. The Fletcher Priests maintain order and settle disputes (acting as a sort of police force in addition to their religious duties). The King dictates policy and acts as a military leader in war time (by right, the king (or queen) is the only one with the authority to issue a call to arms, thus raising the militia). The Earl Marshal controls the succession of titles, determines inheritance, and generally acts as a third party to check the power of the king.

	The primary concerns of the Rowen government are ensuring the continued Rowen way of life. As a people, the Rowens are deeply traditional and hold their values strongly. The secondary concern of the government is ensuring the continued sovereignty of Rowen(which is itself heavily tied to the first concern).		The primary concerns of the Rowen government are ensuring the continued Rowen way of life. As a people, the Rowens are deeply traditional and hold their values strongly. The secondary concern of the government is ensuring the continued sovereignty of Rowen (which is itself heavily tied to the first concern).

	===Succession===		===Succession===

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Size and Power

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	Rowen is, by area, among the larger nation states of the [[Greater Continent]] (Much of the [[Agras]], for example, is not defined by specific countries but rather city-states). However, because of their traditional ways and isolationist views, Rowen is not a major power militarily or economically.		Rowen is, by area, among the larger nation states of the [[Greater Continent]] (Much of the [[Agras]], for example, is not defined by specific countries but rather city-states). However, because of their traditional ways and isolationist views, Rowen is not a major power militarily or economically.

	While neighboring [[Sindall]] is friendly, relations between Rowen and [[Korrinth]] have always been rocky. Rowen relies on ~~it's~~ political clout within the [[Alliance]] to keep the Korri at bay. In the [[New Day]] era, this became especially difficult as valuable mineral and petrochemical deposits were discovered in the uninhabited mountains north of Rowen, a part of the disputed [[Backwaters of Sindall A.K.A. The Deadlands\|Deadlands]] territory.		While neighboring [[Sindall]] is friendly, relations between Rowen and [[Korrinth]] have always been rocky. Rowen relies on its political clout within the [[Alliance]] to keep the Korri at bay. In the [[New Day]] era, this became especially difficult as valuable mineral and petrochemical deposits were discovered in the uninhabited mountains north of Rowen, a part of the disputed [[Backwaters of Sindall A.K.A. The Deadlands\|Deadlands]] territory.

	==Culture==		==Culture==

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	===Size and Power===		===Size and Power===
	Rowen is, by area, among the larger nation states of the [[Greater Continent]](Much of the [[Agras]], for example, is not defined by specific countries but rather city-states). However, because of their traditional ways and isolationist views, Rowen is not a major power militarily or economically.		Rowen is, by area, among the larger nation states of the [[Greater Continent]] (Much of the [[Agras]], for example, is not defined by specific countries but rather city-states). However, because of their traditional ways and isolationist views, Rowen is not a major power militarily or economically.

	While neighboring [[Sindall]] is friendly, relations between Rowen and [[Korrinth]] have always been rocky. Rowen relies on it's political clout within the [[Alliance]] to keep the Korri at bay. In the [[New Day]] era, this became especially difficult as valuable mineral and petrochemical deposits were discovered in the uninhabited mountains north of Rowen, a part of the disputed [[Backwaters of Sindall A.K.A. The Deadlands\|Deadlands]] territory.		While neighboring [[Sindall]] is friendly, relations between Rowen and [[Korrinth]] have always been rocky. Rowen relies on it's political clout within the [[Alliance]] to keep the Korri at bay. In the [[New Day]] era, this became especially difficult as valuable mineral and petrochemical deposits were discovered in the uninhabited mountains north of Rowen, a part of the disputed [[Backwaters of Sindall A.K.A. The Deadlands\|Deadlands]] territory.

	==Culture==		==Culture==

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	Rowen is, by area, among the larger nation states of the [[Greater Continent]](Much of the [[Agras]], for example, is not defined by specific countries but rather city-states). However, because of their traditional ways and isolationist views, Rowen is not a major power militarily or economically.		Rowen is, by area, among the larger nation states of the [[Greater Continent]](Much of the [[Agras]], for example, is not defined by specific countries but rather city-states). However, because of their traditional ways and isolationist views, Rowen is not a major power militarily or economically.

	While neighboring [[Sindall]] is friendly, relations between Rowen and [[Korrinth]] have always been rocky. Rowen relies on it's political clout within the [[Alliance]] to keep the Korri at bay. In the [[New Day]] era, this became especially difficult as valuable mineral and petrochemical deposits were discovered in the uninhabited mountains north of Rowen, a part of the disputed [[Deadlands]] territory.		While neighboring [[Sindall]] is friendly, relations between Rowen and [[Korrinth]] have always been rocky. Rowen relies on it's political clout within the [[Alliance]] to keep the Korri at bay. In the [[New Day]] era, this became especially difficult as valuable mineral and petrochemical deposits were discovered in the uninhabited mountains north of Rowen, a part of the disputed [[Backwaters of Sindall A.K.A. The Deadlands\|Deadlands]] territory.

	==Culture==		==Culture==

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Religion

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	Most Rowens also practice various forms of ancestor-worship, believing that their ancestors are all-seeing and can help them in times of need. The "Archer's Prayer" (Eeh seh nea), a few words in the ancient tongue, is essentially an appeal to one's ancestors to help one know when to release the arrow.		Most Rowens also practice various forms of ancestor-worship, believing that their ancestors are all-seeing and can help them in times of need. The "Archer's Prayer" (Eeh seh nea), a few words in the ancient tongue, is essentially an appeal to one's ancestors to help one know when to release the arrow.


			Oorokcrow, who is said to have bent the first bow on Mount Bikal


	===Practice===		===Practice===

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Romance

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	Due in large part to this system, divorce is also very common, but not stigmatized. In fact, having been divorced is often viewed as a sign of strength for the party who left; since they had to rebuild their life after ending the relationship. The division of assets can be complicated, as in any divorce it is understood that one member will be leaving the farm; but since one cannot exactly take half of a house away, the leaving party will usually get 70% of the family's cattle.		Due in large part to this system, divorce is also very common, but not stigmatized. In fact, having been divorced is often viewed as a sign of strength for the party who left; since they had to rebuild their life after ending the relationship. The division of assets can be complicated, as in any divorce it is understood that one member will be leaving the farm; but since one cannot exactly take half of a house away, the leaving party will usually get 70% of the family's cattle.

			====Marriage====
			The Rowen wedding ceremony involves a sort of portable tent or shroud. The bride walks down the isle inside of this, obscured from the audience. Her intendent then joins her inside, and the front is opened while they swear fealty to one another. The tent is then closed so they may kiss in private. It is opened again and they step out in unison. The superstition holds that whichever steps out first will be the last to die, so the couple always steps out of the shroud at the same time.

	===Food===		===Food===

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	===Outer Rowen===		===Outer Rowen===
	Also known as Provincial Rowen, is a province to the northwest where Rowen boarders the desert and [[Korrinth]]. This area is much flatter than the rugged mountains that dominate Rowen proper, and has a very different cultural style. Provincial Rowen is home to much of the aristorcacy, with many large estates. This is also where the bulk of Rowen's organized mineral exploration happens, with numerous copper and iron mines. Coal must be imported from [[Cartesia]].		Also known as Provincial Rowen, is a province to the northwest where Rowen boarders the desert and [[Korrinth]]. This area is much flatter than the rugged mountains that dominate Rowen proper, and has a very different cultural style. Provincial Rowen is home to much of the aristorcacy, with many large estates. This is also where the bulk of Rowen's organized mineral exploration happens, with numerous copper and iron mines. Coal must be imported from [[Cartesia]].

			===Size and Power===
			Rowen is, by area, among the larger nation states of the [[Greater Continent]](Much of the [[Agras]], for example, is not defined by specific countries but rather city-states). However, because of their traditional ways and isolationist views, Rowen is not a major power militarily or economically.

			While neighboring [[Sindall]] is friendly, relations between Rowen and [[Korrinth]] have always been rocky. Rowen relies on it's political clout within the [[Alliance]] to keep the Korri at bay. In the [[New Day]] era, this became especially difficult as valuable mineral and petrochemical deposits were discovered in the uninhabited mountains north of Rowen, a part of the disputed [[Deadlands]] territory.

	==Culture==		==Culture==

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Religion

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	==Religion==		==Religion==
	The Rowens are polytheists, with a pantheon of seven gods and a variety of minor deities and demigods. The pantheon, in its present form, solidified sometime around the end of the [[Mage Wars]].		The Rowens are polytheists, with a pantheon of seven gods and a variety of minor deities and demigods. The pantheon, in its present form, solidified sometime around the end of the [[Mage Wars]]. Like many aspects of Rowen life, the religion is centered heavily around archery, with tournaments held as part of every festival and feast. The teachers of the Rowen religion are called Fletcher Priests and are typically unusually skilled archers themselves.

	Most Rowens also practice various forms of ancestor-worship, believing that their ancestors are all-seeing and can help them in times of need. The "Archer's Prayer" (Eeh seh nea), a few words in the ancient tongue, is essentially an appeal to one's ancestors to help one know when to release the arrow.		Most Rowens also practice various forms of ancestor-worship, believing that their ancestors are all-seeing and can help them in times of need. The "Archer's Prayer" (Eeh seh nea), a few words in the ancient tongue, is essentially an appeal to one's ancestors to help one know when to release the arrow.
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	===Afterlife===		===Afterlife===
	Like many cultures throughout the verse, Rowens do not believe in a separate heaven or hell, but rather hold to the notion of an [[Underworld]] divided into various sections according to deeds. By living a right and honest life, a Rowen would go to a sort of [[Elision]]. The songs told of the various iterations of hell according to the bad-deeds performed and the severity of them, and the equivalent blessings of the righteous.		Like many cultures throughout the verse, Rowens do not believe in a separate heaven or hell, but rather hold to the notion of an [[Underworld]] divided into various sections according to deeds. By living a right and honest life, a Rowen would go to a sort of [[Elision]]. The songs told of the various iterations of hell according to the bad-deeds performed and the severity of them, and the equivalent blessings of the righteous.

			==Government==
			Rowen is an absolute monarchy with a tripartite power structure. Effectively, power is split between the king(or queen), the [[Earl marshal of Rowen\|Earl Marshal]], and the Fletcher Priests. In practice, the government need exert little power as most of daily life in Rowen is governed by rital and tradition. The Fletcher Priests maintain order and settle disputes(acting as a sort of police force in addition to their religious duties). The King dictates policy and acts as a military leader in war time(by right, the king(or queen) is the only one with the authority to issue a call to arms, thus raising the militia). The Earl Marshal controls the succession of titles, determines inheritance, and generally acts as a third party to check the power of the king.

			The primary concerns of the Rowen government are ensuring the continued Rowen way of life. As a people, the Rowens are deeply traditional and hold their values strongly. The secondary concern of the government is ensuring the continued sovereignty of Rowen(which is itself heavily tied to the first concern).

			===Succession===
			The Rowen Crown is not strictly patrilineal. With each successive generation, the heir is chosen based around who would be the strongest leader. This is not always the first son or even the eldest child. The reigning king or queen selects from among their offspring the prince or princess they believe is the strongest candidate, then the Earl Marshal confirms.

	==History==		==History==

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	One of the original signatory nations of the [[Alliance]], Rowen is an ancient land with a history into the [[Mage Wars]] and before. Its people are believed descendants of one of the old [[clans]].		One of the original signatory nations of the [[Alliance]], Rowen is an ancient land with a history into the [[Mage Wars]] and before. Its people are believed descendants of one of the old [[clans]].

			The actual nation of Rowen is fairly large if sparsely populated. The country can be divided into two unique cultural groups: Rowen Proper, found in the Rowen Valley, and [[Provincial Rowen]], a series of satellite regions that identify as ethnically Rowen but have more varied cultural practices.

	==Geography==		==Geography==