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== Attributes and Schticks ==
'''Body:''' 4-10 <br>
'''Mind:''' 4-10 <br>
'''Reflexes:''' 4-10<br>
'''Move:''' 5
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== Description ==
''fantasy Persians''. The Baklunish once had a great empire to the north-west, which was ruined by war with the ancient Suel. They remain a homogeneous people, a distinction aided by their religion.

=== Appearance ===
Humans have differing skin tones. The base human has sandy complexion, becoming progressively darker as you go south and progressively more red as you go west. They are between 150 and 180 cm tall. Their appearance varies from hideously ugly to strikingly beautiful, and they are among the most varying races, both in size, appearance a mentality. The members a tribe or nation tend to be physically similar.

=== Role ===
Honor, Respect for Clan, Generosity, and Piety are Baklunish virtues. Wealth is honored and seen as a reward from Istus. A wealthy man is expected to donate to charity, but the poor are held in contempt. Seeking a harmonious coexistence with nature, the Baklunish see the universe as an eternal balancing of opposing forces. Good vs. Evil, the elements against each other. Humanity can ally with these forces and be drawn into their conflicts, or seek to stand aside and look for peace. To seek allegiance is to seek conflict. The virtuous either seek to align themselves with what is lawful and good, or remain aloft and neutral.

=== Politics ===
Humans are plentiful. They are the most common race, and dominate many countries. Even in areas where they do not dominate, they still form a large minority. This makes them politically important; modern history is very much the history of humanity and their feuds. Other races can rejoice in that humans are by no means united, and while they might be chauvinist and look down on non-humans, their wars are usually with one another.

=== Integration ===
Individual Baklunish have good relations with others and a reputation as fair traders, but they don't really integrate well. Cross-cultural marriage is rare, and when it happens the wife is then to adapt to her husband's culture and leave her own. 

=== Family ===
Polygamous, arranged marriages, patrilinear. Women are not seen as inferior, but are expected to take a different, more reserved role in society and a more active role in the home. A man will usually act as the spokesman for any given group, but the woman can very well be the real leader. The Baklunish do not practice incest, but their definition is very narrow; while sibling marriage is illegal, nephews and cousins are free to marry. A common noble practice is for a younger brother to marry the daughter of an elder brother. The Baklunish practice Circumcision, Polygamy, and Bride-price. They have strong taboos against Nudity, Pornography, and Promiscuity.

=== Magic ===
The Baklunish prefer magic that affect forces and principles rather than elements, which is seen as the domains of genies. Illusions, force spells, enchantment, and bodily transmutations are preferred to rude damaging evocations.

== Pantheon ==
The Baklunish gods are impersonal; more ideals than personalities. Istus is the lady of fate and arbiter of the universe. Her children Geshtai and Sevelkhar are rivals in creating and destroying life. Boccob and Ralishaz are opposed primal forces of understanding and madness. The other gods are examples to mortals or mortals who gained ascension.

=== [[Istus (Greyhawk Action)| Istus ]] === 
The pantheon is headed by Istus, but she rarely intervenes and her teachings concern few. Day-to-day affairs are handled by more practical gods.

===[[Bahamut (Greyhawk Action)| Al'Akbar]]===
A title meaning simply ”the great”, Al’Akbar was a prophet that led the Baklunish after the invoked devastation, helping them survive as a people and to maintain their traditions and lore. His faith is still very popular, especially among city people.  

===[[Beory (Greyhawk Action)| Geshtai ]]===
The goddess of water, and hence of fertility, Geshtai is much loved but little respected. She has many shrines but few mosques.  

===[[Nerull (Greyhawk Action)| Sevelkhar the Waster]]===
The dark wind of the desert, the draught, the scourging sand – Sevelkhar is only worshipped to placate him. He has shrines at the sites of disasters and in the deep desert.  

===[[Rao (Greyhawk Action)| Zuoken ]]===
The prophet of mastery, Zouken is an ideal for all seeking perfection, especially in the arts of war. 

===[[Tarizdun (Greyhawk Action)| Ralishaz ]]===
The prophet of chance and madness, Ralishaz is a warning that strivings can go wrong and a temptation to find the grain of truth in madness. He has no mosques and few shrines.  

===[[Yondalla (Greyhawk Action)| Mouqol ]]===
The lord of glibness, high master, lord of the bazaar. Again, a little-regarded but popular god.

===[[Sehanine  (Greyhawk Action)| Xan Yae]]===
The goddess of moderation and balance seek to avoid extremes, teaching that happiness is found inside once balance is achieved. She is a servant of Istus.


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