Folio on Barcia
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First and foremost, the kingdom of Barcia is known for its unapproachable mountain cities, ancient churches, and courageous warriors who have been holding their ground against maafs and Jibeans for hundreds of years.
In fact, those are the main reason why tiny Barcia remains one of the few Eastern countries which retain their independence from Jibey - any attempt to conquer it met furious resistance.
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Barcian men are stout, dark-skinned, have curly hair, and often wear long, well-kempt beards, which they generously decorate. When it comes to Barcian women, they bear a certain resemblance to elven maidens, sharing similar facial features and the tradition to cover their hair.
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The very foundation of Barcia is faith in the Host Indivisible, and even though the dogmas of their Hieron have some notable differences from the Aldorian tradition, we and the people of Barcia have the most common ground when compared to the rest of the Easterners.
The nobility and the clergy of Barcia are one and the same - many cities and most of the land belong to sarcavags, the Kingdom's priests.
In times of need, it falls on them to raise militia and lead the army to defend their home. For sarcavags, losing one's life on the battlefield is considered an honor - those who die protecting the homeland have their name recorded in a special book, known as March-Az-Geri, becoming martyrs for generations to come.
To further commemorate their sacrifice, a stone stele carved with the martyr's countenance and life events is then placed on the roadside. During summertime, the sheer number of stelae standing along the roads leading to some of the Kingdom's cities easily provides travelers with ample shade...
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