The Burach People

The Burach began as a group of neighboring tribes that settled in the north eastern part of Etharis. Ovr the years, some of these tribes grew in size and stature, and wither conquered or absorbed other tribes. Thus, they became the Burach, which in the olden tongue means "One Above All".
The people of the Burach are creatures of tradition, living their lives in lock-step with religious beliefs, family ties, fealty to their Empire, and laws so ancient that few historians even remember why they were made.
The Empire follows a caste system, whith the royalty at the top, followed by nobility, the knights, the merchants, the craftsmen, and then finally, the serfs. Their society is structured around fealty to a particular noble family. Each province must abide by the rules of their lords and common born serfs may not leave the land of their birth without permission. Those caught abandoning their lords, either by running away or breaking their laws, are dealt with severly.