Steedmen

Steedmen are the inhabitants of the Kingdom of Steed/

Culture
The original inhabitants of Steed lived in a manner much similar other bloodfolk. They lived in tribes, each with their own set of rules, customs, practices, etc.

The inhabitants of today now live in towns, villages and cities, the largest of which is Gallop.

The ruler of the land is titled as the Master of Steed, and has full control of what happens and what doesn’t happen, though they are expected to follow the laws and rules of the kingdom. The title is past down to the eldest child, regardless of gender. The current ruler is Archibald Herrun of House Herrun, from High Horse.

The Native Tongue was the only language used on the island before assimilation with the Quentasans. The Tongue of Quentasi presides as the one and only language in the present.

The largest accumulations of people are found inland, particularly along the rivers. Smaller populations are also found along the shores of the kingdom. The vast flat grasslands are home to around half the kingdoms population, who farm the fertile soil and breed the finest horses in western kingdoms.

The Steedmen, as the people are often called, are regarded as calm, easy-going people who will fight only when physical combat is necessary, preferring to use words as their weapons.

The kingdom is famed for its horse breeds and in turn so are the people who ride them, particularly the cavalry of the royal military. It is said that every child is taught how to raise, care for and ride a horse by the time they are thirteen years of age. The people will often use horses to settle arguments and disputes, using them in races, horseback games or in horse fighting.

The people of Steed generally keep to themselves. However, they do trade with the people of Bram and the Claw, typically trading horses are related goods for fish, boats, timber and iron.

Spiritual & Religious Practices
The people of Steed worship the Slain Gods of Myra.

Diet
Most of the land is farm able. Very little food if any is imported. Meat is consumed by way of livestock, including cows, pigs, goats, chickens and horses. Fish is eaten along the shore settlements and imported from the Claw.

Marriage
Similar to the kingdoms of the east, marriages amongst nobles is often arranged. Regardless of status, After a proposal is made, the bride and groom are brought before a Stone of Myra to beg the blessing of the Gods for their marriage.

Bastards of Steed do not have any rights to their parents possessions or titles, unless legitimatized. They are given the surname Roan.

Clothing
The clothes of the Steedmen are modern, with the royal family and nobles affording the best.