Who are you?

I am Arem Pine, Farmer of the Solace Northfields.

Who are we?

We are free people of the Seeker Lands of Solace.

What makes us great?

We are survivors of the Great Cataclysm. We have passed through the chaotic times of disease and war, and have forged a new civilisation of laws and justice.

Where do we live?

We make our homes in the Vallenwood trees that grow in the valleys of the Sentinel Peaks. Solace is a great town, on the shores of Crystalmir and at a crossroads of trade. Others in our lands live in stone houses on the ground. One day you may visit the Lordcity of Haven, and see its splendid towers.

How do we live?

We farm wheat and rye, others herd sheep and cattle and some fish the Crystalmir. We even have those amongst us who can work the precious steel, like Theros Ironfeld. We live simply, for all the luxuries of the world could not save our ancestors from the Great Cataclysm, and they are now nothing but dust.

What is important to us?

Survival is important, but it is also important to live by the laws of civilisation, and not to act as savages. Steel is important , but so is honour, courage and compassion.

Who rules us?

The Highseeker council in Haven decide on the laws and what is best for the people. Their local representative is Hedereck the Theocrat, and it is his job to see that the laws are obeyed.

What makes a person great?

Fame is fleeting. What makes one great is that he should do right by his friends and family. Once you are gone, it is they who will honour your name, who will speak of your good deeds. Those who seek worldy greatness act out of selfish motivation, and it will ultimately destroy them and their names will be remembered only as curses, like the proud folk of Xak Tsaroth.

What is evil?

Pride is evil, as it can bring ruin to the innocent. Some places are haunted by evil spirits, like Darken Wood and Xak Tsaroth - these places are best avoided. Beware of goblins - they know only hunger and aggression, and are savages without laws.

What is my lot in life?

You will till the soil, you will obey the laws, you will honour your family and friends and by doing so you will help bring order to a chaotic world.

How do we deal with others?

If they are civilised and have laws, we trade. If they have no laws, we avoid them unless they choose to abuse our lands and people. If they do, we punish them with steel.

Who are our enemies?

We are lucky, we have few enemies since most of the goblins were driven off long ago. The elves to the south are not our friends, as they have magic and items that they choose not to trade with us, and they close their borders to us, but they are not our enemies either for they are a people with laws.

Who are our gods?

We have no gods. The gods of old, worshipped by the people of Xak Tsaroth, abandoned us and made the cataclysm. Their names are forgotten and cursed forever. The seekers look for new gods worthy of us, but they have not yet found any who will answer their prayers. We are all alone, and must survive by our own skills and merit.