Eofwin
in Arlium
by Scott A. Story
Eofwin, called the Aerie of the Hawk Lords, or Realm of the Old Gods, is Arlium’s westernmost state. Eofwin is pronounced E-O-fwin, its adjective is Eofwic and its demonym is Forest Folk. It is a land-bound region of old forests, hunting lodges, forest retreats, and rich, well-tended hunting stock. Its natives are an elegant, erudite people, and well known as foresters, longbowmen, falconers, and sharpshooters. There is a residual Pagan undercurrent to the Faith here, as well as the occasional heresy. The local costume includes nature motifs, brown and green hues, and feathered hats/caps. Besides hawks and furs, this state is famed for its outstanding glass products (usually for glazing) The Eofwin's patron saint is Morloss the Malformed.
World Codex
- The forest sustains us. Our old-growth forests are our mother and father. Wealthy folk from all corners of Aorlis come here to hunt, build hunting lodges, and enclose their deer parks. The forest is forever, and more than expansive enough to feed all of us.Eofwin's World View
Carved into the screens and hidden recesses of churches, almost invisible among the soaring stones, is the Green Man. We are the Green Man. We observe. You may not notice us, but we are certainly watching you. Hawking is a way of life for us, and the mews are our community. Our peerless gyrfalcons are the kings of raptors, and fit for emperors. Archery is our national passion. Our marksmanship is unrivaled, and our standards are deemed impossible by other archers. Our people remember the Faeries, and their blood still sings in our veins. We are no strangers to the Wild Dance, to Glamour, to secret ways and Faery Rings. Even now, Eofwin recognizes the Courts of Summer, Winter, Autumn and Spring.
