Post by Harkovast on Sept 13, 2015 22:17:44 GMT
(The milshok look like hedgehogs, before anyone asks!)
The Milshok live in a number of nomadic clans that travel across both Vellastrom and Jaydia.
They are some how able to navigate the Wahdaq jungles without being attacked, though it is unclear how they are able to avoid the wrath of the Wahdaq. This allows them to move between the two continents without resorting to boats, meaning they can evade enemies who might come after tham by fleeing to the far north or south.
Milshok carvans are generally welcomed by most people as Milshok are known for their bizzare generousity, giving away goods and wealth to those they view as needy. Zadakine refuse all gifts, but are happy to buy from the Milshok for a pitance. This gives rise to the zadakine phrase "get a Milshok deal" meaning to accept a very poor price or get swindled or "Milshok merchant" to describe a stupid of gullible person (a harsh insult amongst zadakine.)
The Milshok are a deeply devoute people, worshipping a strange god they call The Meek Servant.
Their god is a portrayed as a meek, peaceful being, who teaches love, caring for the less fortunate and the evils of greed and excessive wealth.
The Milshok believe that their people were once rulers of a vast empire with fabulous palaces of gold and armies of slaves.
THe Meek Servant took mortal form to preach to the people about this sinful state of affairs. He performed many miracles to heal the sick and the previde food for the hungry, but also spoke out against the greed and love of money that had corrupted the Milshok.
Eventually The Meek Servant was put to death by those in power. The Milshok believe that before his death, the Meek Servant gave a prophesy that he would return to the world to pass judgement on the wicked and reward the rightious and usher in an eternal golden age for the Milshok.
They also believe that he still dwells in the world in spirit form, awaiting the time of his physical return, providing unseen comfort to the sick and afflicted.
His inspiration led the Milshok to turn their backs on material wealth, choosing their current nomadic existance intead.
The Milshok believe that money is a barrier between themselves and the divine and wish to live humbly as their god chose to.
Since their god was also entirely none violent, othering no resistance during his own death, the Milshok also try to avoid all violence in their lives, trying to live a peaceful existance.
They are a skilled foragers and hunters, very capable of surviving in the wilderness. This knowledge has been built up over many generations, ensuring they can find what they need to live where ever their journies take them. They also have networks of allies and supporters who will gladly help supply them on their travels.
However, people encountering the Milshok should not be entirely unguarded.
While these peaceful, pious souls are quite genuine in their desire to travel helping the needy and the poor, they are also not simply passive pilgrims.
Amongst them there is a sisterhood of warriors known as the Blade Wardens, whose role is to defend the Milshok but also to punish those the Milshok view as evil.
The Milshok have no tolerance for those who exploit the poor or needy, or those who enjoy opulance at anothers expense.
Though they do not hold other races to their own high standards, if they feel there is a great injustice then the Justicars, the leaders of the Blade Wardens will unleash their warriors to correct the situation.
These warriors will then resdistribute wealth forcibly, stealing from those they consider unjust and giving it to those they believe are more needy.
It is quite common for Milshok to be viewed as heroes by the poor but to be dispised by rulers for their behaviour. They only follow their own sense of justice, caring nothing for what local laws or rulers think of their tactics.
Men are not allowed to join the Blade Wardens, as the Milshok consider violence a necessary evil from women but utterly abominable in men. Milshok men would only ever take up arms if there was literally no other choice.
The Blade Wardens are terrifying enemies, viewing their missions as instruments of divine justice.
They wear no armour on their arms and carry no weapons, but this has nothing to do with them being under equipped. When they enter battle they can cause deadly, razor sharp blades to spring from their forearms. They wield these weapons with frightening speed and skill, but these weapons are doubly dangerous because they are covered in a magical poison. Wounds from them are agonisingly painful and even small injuries can prove fatal.
Having launched an attack the Milshok distribute what they have taken and depart (or if there is not time, they take it with them to give away elsewhere.) Since they have prepared to leave before attacking, they are usually gone far too quickly for retaliation.
Views of the Milshok tend to be either very good, or very bad, depending on the nature of ones encounter with them. To some they are little more than crazed zealots and bandits, but to those they assist they are a kind race, dedicated to helping others.
The Milshok live in a number of nomadic clans that travel across both Vellastrom and Jaydia.
They are some how able to navigate the Wahdaq jungles without being attacked, though it is unclear how they are able to avoid the wrath of the Wahdaq. This allows them to move between the two continents without resorting to boats, meaning they can evade enemies who might come after tham by fleeing to the far north or south.
Milshok carvans are generally welcomed by most people as Milshok are known for their bizzare generousity, giving away goods and wealth to those they view as needy. Zadakine refuse all gifts, but are happy to buy from the Milshok for a pitance. This gives rise to the zadakine phrase "get a Milshok deal" meaning to accept a very poor price or get swindled or "Milshok merchant" to describe a stupid of gullible person (a harsh insult amongst zadakine.)
The Milshok are a deeply devoute people, worshipping a strange god they call The Meek Servant.
Their god is a portrayed as a meek, peaceful being, who teaches love, caring for the less fortunate and the evils of greed and excessive wealth.
The Milshok believe that their people were once rulers of a vast empire with fabulous palaces of gold and armies of slaves.
THe Meek Servant took mortal form to preach to the people about this sinful state of affairs. He performed many miracles to heal the sick and the previde food for the hungry, but also spoke out against the greed and love of money that had corrupted the Milshok.
Eventually The Meek Servant was put to death by those in power. The Milshok believe that before his death, the Meek Servant gave a prophesy that he would return to the world to pass judgement on the wicked and reward the rightious and usher in an eternal golden age for the Milshok.
They also believe that he still dwells in the world in spirit form, awaiting the time of his physical return, providing unseen comfort to the sick and afflicted.
His inspiration led the Milshok to turn their backs on material wealth, choosing their current nomadic existance intead.
The Milshok believe that money is a barrier between themselves and the divine and wish to live humbly as their god chose to.
Since their god was also entirely none violent, othering no resistance during his own death, the Milshok also try to avoid all violence in their lives, trying to live a peaceful existance.
They are a skilled foragers and hunters, very capable of surviving in the wilderness. This knowledge has been built up over many generations, ensuring they can find what they need to live where ever their journies take them. They also have networks of allies and supporters who will gladly help supply them on their travels.
However, people encountering the Milshok should not be entirely unguarded.
While these peaceful, pious souls are quite genuine in their desire to travel helping the needy and the poor, they are also not simply passive pilgrims.
Amongst them there is a sisterhood of warriors known as the Blade Wardens, whose role is to defend the Milshok but also to punish those the Milshok view as evil.
The Milshok have no tolerance for those who exploit the poor or needy, or those who enjoy opulance at anothers expense.
Though they do not hold other races to their own high standards, if they feel there is a great injustice then the Justicars, the leaders of the Blade Wardens will unleash their warriors to correct the situation.
These warriors will then resdistribute wealth forcibly, stealing from those they consider unjust and giving it to those they believe are more needy.
It is quite common for Milshok to be viewed as heroes by the poor but to be dispised by rulers for their behaviour. They only follow their own sense of justice, caring nothing for what local laws or rulers think of their tactics.
Men are not allowed to join the Blade Wardens, as the Milshok consider violence a necessary evil from women but utterly abominable in men. Milshok men would only ever take up arms if there was literally no other choice.
The Blade Wardens are terrifying enemies, viewing their missions as instruments of divine justice.
They wear no armour on their arms and carry no weapons, but this has nothing to do with them being under equipped. When they enter battle they can cause deadly, razor sharp blades to spring from their forearms. They wield these weapons with frightening speed and skill, but these weapons are doubly dangerous because they are covered in a magical poison. Wounds from them are agonisingly painful and even small injuries can prove fatal.
Having launched an attack the Milshok distribute what they have taken and depart (or if there is not time, they take it with them to give away elsewhere.) Since they have prepared to leave before attacking, they are usually gone far too quickly for retaliation.
Views of the Milshok tend to be either very good, or very bad, depending on the nature of ones encounter with them. To some they are little more than crazed zealots and bandits, but to those they assist they are a kind race, dedicated to helping others.
