Wealdsmen (people)

Wealdsmen, or Imperials, are a human race native to and inhabiting Goldweald, or historically The Wealds, hence their name. Although every inhabitant of the province is commonly referred to as a Wealdsman, the term only correctly applies to a members of the specific human race.

History
The Wealdsmen are descendants of both the ancient Aeduenen and Palassirian tribesmen who fought over the control of Goldweald before modern times. Constant tension between the two people led to many conflicts. The animosity between the people lasted until King Aeleden united the individual tribes of Palassir, and waged war upon Aeduenic people, which would result in the founding of the First Empire.

Although the rule of Goldweald rightfully fell in the hands of the victorious Palassirians, the culture of the First Empire was itself influenced heavily by Aeduenic customs. Many of the Palassirian crafts fell to obsolescence when compared to Aeduenic proficiency. Rudimentary Palassirian stonework and architecture was rapidly replaced by the.....

Culture
Historically, the Palassirians were a pastoral and nomadic people..............

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