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==== Real-World Models ====
 
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Lawful and good, the Baklunians act in concert for the common good, but can be strongly biased against strangers and nonconformists. They see the universe as an eternal conflict between Lawful Good
  
 
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Polygamous, arranged marriages, patrilinear.
 
Polygamous, arranged marriages, patrilinear.
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==== Pantheon ====

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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

Lawful and good, the Baklunians act in concert for the common good, but can be strongly biased against strangers and nonconformists. They see the universe as an eternal conflict between Lawful Good

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.

Magic

Pantheon