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While Steikfaat interests the more barbaric north of Highpass, the southern towns Abermeade, Churn and Shampayne enjoy a rich musical culture. Highpassian Folk Music can be heard on the streets of these towns on most days. With its bending notes and intricate ornamentations, Highpassian music could be considered one of the most difficult styles to play. Count Oze himself enjoys to practise the Highpassian Fiddle, and often makes guest appearances in the band Veldt Noise. | While Steikfaat interests the more barbaric north of Highpass, the southern towns Abermeade, Churn and Shampayne enjoy a rich musical culture. Highpassian Folk Music can be heard on the streets of these towns on most days. With its bending notes and intricate ornamentations, Highpassian music could be considered one of the most difficult styles to play. Count Oze himself enjoys to practise the Highpassian Fiddle, and often makes guest appearances in the band Veldt Noise. | ||
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Revision as of 01:57, 7 October 2008
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| Feudal Status: | County |
| Capital: | Rhodondra |
| Largest Cities: | Rhodondra |
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| Local Leadership Title: | Count |
| Local Government: | Feudal |
| Current leader: | Oze |
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| Local language: | English, Passikaans |
| Local Religion: | Cedrism, Way of the Veldt, Local Religions |
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Geography
Highpass is a county in the Barony of Lakhesis, dominated by the grasslands, or Veldt. The two major cities are Rhodondra, the administrative Capital and the southern town of Spleazure (pronounced Splee-zyuhr). There are many small towns, hamlets and settlements in and around the Veldt, including Tusk, Abermeade and Rantingstone.
The Veldt
The Veldt is a vast area of grassland stretching from northern Tusk to southern Perrynge. Populated by such species as Aaak Birds and the Wulde Boar, it is a popular hunting ground and because of this there are many historical hunting towns surrounding the Veldt.
The Wulde Boar is farmed on the Veldt and is an important part of the local diet. It is also kept by farmers because its footsteps help prepare the soil for the planting of Graan, which can be brewed for beer.
Stick Fighting
The County of Highpass was once fiercely tribal with constant battles between those in the North and the South. This regional violence continues today in the form of Steikfaat, a martial art based on the ancient battles of the Veldt. Fighters take branches of the Veldt Acacia Tree tied to the bones of the Aaak Bird to form intimidating weapons, sometimes up to nine feet in length.
Fighters from all of the towns of the region gather in on the outskirts of the city of Tusk to take part in the yearly Steikfaat tournament. The winner of the tournament is declared Champion of the Veldt.
Music
While Steikfaat interests the more barbaric north of Highpass, the southern towns Abermeade, Churn and Shampayne enjoy a rich musical culture. Highpassian Folk Music can be heard on the streets of these towns on most days. With its bending notes and intricate ornamentations, Highpassian music could be considered one of the most difficult styles to play. Count Oze himself enjoys to practise the Highpassian Fiddle, and often makes guest appearances in the band Veldt Noise.
