Viata Vesela
The Viata Vesela call a small island to the South East of Arion home. The nation is primarily formed of Baljar, complimented here and there by other peoples who have proved particularly loyal to the Vesela people. Viata Vesela specialises in the trade of rare and exotic items and their seafaring skills are legendary. This nation is guided by a young woman named Morjiana Da’Lua, supported by a council of three elders.
Structure
Building off their roots in the old Talo Da'Lua, Viata Vesela is still a matriarchal society. The current matriarch, Morjiana Da’Lua, is the granddaughter of the founder. Upon her retirement, the role of Stareta will pass down as follows:
- Her daughter, if she has one and she is still alive
- Any granddaughters
- A niece
- Any male heirs may only inherit this title if no other female relations are able to take the title
Culture
Those who call Viata Vesela home live and love according to the Baljar ideals. They value every moment of potential joy and place family above all else, following a strict familial Code of Honour.
Members of the Viata nation find joy in the ocean and they are almost all expert seafarers.
History
Notable historic events:
Arion Discovered
Demography and Population
Major Cities: 2
Minor Settlements: 6
Estimated Population: 28 000
Agriculture & Industry
The Viata are well known for their expert merchants, vintners, shipwrights and mariners. Viata sailors of often contracted as mercenaries on naval missions.
Blood before dishonour
Founding Date
29
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Viata
Demonym
Viata
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Location
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