Baklunish (Greyhawk)

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The Baklunish once had a great empire to the north-west, which was ruined by war with the ancient Suel. They remain a homogenous people, a distinction aided by their religion.

Real-World Models

Persians.

Ethics

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.

Cultural Traits

Honor, Respect for Clan, Generosity, Piety, Respect for Wealth.

Wealth is honored and seen as a reward for a disciplined an pious life. A wealthy man is expected to donate to charity, but the poor are held in contempt.

Practices

Circumcision, Incest, Polygamy, Bride-price.

The baklunish do not practice incest per se, but their defintion is very narrow; while sibling marriage is illegal, nephews and cousings are free to marry. A common noble practice is for a younger brother to marry the daughter of an elder brother.

Taboos

Gender equality, Nudity, Pornography, Promiscuity.

Family

Polygamous, arranged marriages, patrilinear.

Pantheon

Al'Akbar	Demigod	LG	Duty	Good, Law, Healing, Protection, Nobility	Baklunish
Boccob	Greater	N	Magic	Knowledge, Magic, Trickery, Oracle, Spell	Common, Baklunish, Elder
Geshtai	Lesser	N	Lakes, Rivers, Well, Streams	Plant, Travel, Water, Windstorm	Baklunish
Sevelkhar the Waster (Incablous)	Greater	NE	Nightmares, Disasters	Death, Evil, Destruction, Pestilence, Hunger	Common, Flan, Baklunish, Elder
Istus	Greater	N	Fate, Divination, Honesty	Chaos, Knowledge, Law, Luck, Fate	Common, Baklunish, Elder
Mouqol	Lesser	N	Trade, Negotiation, Ventures, Appraisal, Reciprocity	Knowledge, Travel, Trickery, Pact	Baklunish
Ralishaz	Intermediate	CN (CE)	Luck, Misfortune, Insanity	Chaos, Destruction, Luck, Madness	Baklunish
Xan Yae	Lesser	N	Twlight, Shadows, Stealth, Mental power	Knowledge, Trickery, War, Celerity, Balance	Common, Baklunish
Zuoken	Demigod	N	Mastery	Knowledge, Strength, War, Celerity	Baklunish