dland or rough grazing for the sheep that the community keeps for their wool and milk. Characterised by... its extreme northern latitude of 63.5 N, the community is defined by its isolation, self-sufficiency, a... raven.jpg?600|Sketch map of Straven}}
===== Community =====
There are about 60 people living on Strave... :skyss:chars:old_bjorn]] is the leader of the community, with [[:skyss:chars:arne]] as the second. They
imary maritime threat to the isolated coastal communities of the Western Isles, such as [[:skyss:places:... nd the sounding of the alarm horn to initiate community-wide defence.
===== Description =====
==== Ide... such a vessel triggers a "Raider Drill." The community is alerted by the sounding of a horn or bell, wh... == The Raider Drill ====
Upon the signal, the community divides into two groups based on size and streng
nd-in-command of the boat crew for the remote community of [[:skyss:places:straven|Straven]]. His primar... ing asset, using the signal horn to alert the community to the arrival of the King's Ship //[[:skyss:shi... ts of warfare; he personally manufactures the community's bows and strings and provides specialised inst... rtial duties, Arne is a central figure in the community’s spiritual and social life. During the celebrat
King's Life Guard** is the premier elite military unit of [[:skyss:places:daelriata|Dael Riata]], dedica... the Sovereign, the Queen, and the Royal Heir. The unit is composed of battle-hardened veterans and is cu... irmishes. Every member is a veteran, ensuring the unit consists of individuals who will not panic in hig... rn_troop|Unicorn Troop]] is a specialized cavalry unit attached to the Life Guard .
==== Equipment and
organise themselves into:
* **Households:** Communitarian legal units for property and residency.
* **Crews:** The primary social and labour unit for the maritime population, sharing communal mea
ader of the [[:skyss:places:straven|Straven]] community within the narrative of [[:skyss:Fierce]]. Her p... jords. She acts as the spiritual heart of the community, leading the adults in prayers of gratitude to t... focusing on the health and development of the community.
==== Personal Life ====
Helga the Red’s perso... focus is dedicated to the preservation of the community's peaceful way of life, even as she remains full
The Unicorn Troop is a specialized, elite cavalry unit attached to the [[:skyss:chars:daels:life_guard|K... effective counter to the Unicorn Troop is a dense unit of iron-armoured infantry equipped with pole-arms... orn, who holds the final authority on whether the unit fights.
* **Lieutenant:** The senior human ride... exchange for the ability to ride unicorns.
The unit has historical limitations: it does not leave the
dividual self into the group.
In the hunting communities of the north, the "Ritual of the First Scent" ... ck's territory. When healing is required, the community gathers in a circle to "open the way" for the si... atural balance.
* **The Pack**: The core social unit and philosophical ideal of the Freki faith.
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Summer Moon (Moon 4) ====
* **Day 4:** The community of [[:skyss:places:straven|Straven]] observes st... ted at [[:skyss:places:straven|Straven]]. The community performs rituals to [[:skyss:pantheon:malfin|Mal... s:alfarinn|Alfarinn]].
* **Day 4:** The group reunites with [[:skyss:chars:olaf_bot|Olaf Gunnarson]] a
ter]]-aligned Godbloods.
* Islander Fishing Communities: On islands like [[:skyss:places:straven|Strav... cessful hauls. His spirit binds the disparate communities together through shared survival and trade.
... erything they do," allowing boat captains and community leaders to resolve bloodfeuds and formalise trad
itment to the welfare of the entire family or community.
===== Followers =====
Followers of the Fathe... d with its harmony and success.
When a major community building or expansion is finished, it is traditi... on of the King's peace and the harmony of the community.
===== The Myriad Faces =====
The mystery cul
lso a great **honour** to be chosen to lead a community ritual, such as the ones held during the dark mo... mmer to celebrate the return of the dark. The community gathers to pray to [[:skyss:pantheon:malfin|Malf... laces:straven|Straven]]: The island where the community gathers for the First Night ritual.
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