Old Pavisites

A Pavisite culture in the Big Rubble

Description

 * They are the descendents of the Big Rubble
 * They befriended Dorasar and his companions.
 * They survived centuries of nomad attacks and the terrible Troll Occupation
 * After the foundation of New Pavis many accepted lands outside the walls.
 * They speak Old Pavic
 * Most speak Tradetalk or Southern Theyalan as a second language.
 * They are practical and pragmatic while others call them selfish and unprincipled.
 * They are openminded of humans and nonhumans except for trolls and praxians whom they hate.
 * Commonly thought to be listless and dull
 * One band of these farmers remains intact, led by Sir Indagos

Ways of Life

 * Old Pavisites outside of the walls of the Big Rubble have adopted the farming ways of the Sartarites
 * Those within the walls survive by hunting, intensive gardens in the ruins
 * They raise and ride zebras, not horses or Praxian animals.

Centralization

 * The basis of Old Pavic society is the clan or extended family.
 * They are notoriously licentious
 * Bastardry has little stigma amongst them.
 * They are usually centrered around the Real City, Zebra Fort or Mani's Fort

Warfare

 * Old Pavisite warfare is conditioned by their history of grim wars against the Trolls and the Praxians
 * They attack by ambush, using their knowledge of the ruins of Manside
 * They avoid open areas and pitched battles except when defending their settlements.
 * They fight with the light throwing spear and Pavisite Crossbow are
 * Warriors fight with tall curved shields and distinctive light battleax

Religion

 * Some worship Ernalda and other Orlanthi deities,
 * Many worship ancestors, spirits, and hero cults unique to the Big Rubble.
 * All revere Lord Pavis as their founder and protector.

Source

 * Pavis: Gateway to Adventure