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====== The Plains ======

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[Pictured above, farmland of The Plains, with Mount Sopra on the horizon]

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Though many have tried, it is difficult to encapsulate in words the outstanding natural beauty of The Plains, with fields of green and gold as far as the eye can see, the land gently rising and falling, flowing for miles in every direction. 
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Almost all of the incredibly fertile soil is dedicated to farming, whether that be crops or livestock, with beautiful lakes, rivers and woodlands providing the natural resources necessary to support the wide network of towns and villages dotted across the landscape. In the centre of it all, silhouetted against the horizon, a solitary group of mountains, atop which live the ruling nobles.
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There is only one main road up the mountains, known as the Sopra Pass. It spirals upward, with towns, market places and houses of the lesser nobles every half mile, each more impressive than the last. Merchants travel from far and wide to fill the stores with rare and exotic goods, with the most valuable and sought after wares reserved for those at the very top.
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At the very end of the road is the Great House Toqare, built upon the peak of the highest mountain in the region, Mount Sopra, and it's not difficult to see why. From here they can see in all directions the vast swathes of land under their control, keeping an eye on all that goes on.
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  * The Plains - The Bridgestone Travel Guide

====== People of the Plains ======
===== The Farmers =====

With institutional education only available to the wealthy, most of the population are forced to live off of the land, taught instead by their parents and communities. The arduous physical work means that strength, resilience, and the ability to work long hours each day are qualities necessary for survival. 

When the day is done, most retire to the local public house to enjoy a few drinks and a smoke, and grumble about how "what they got ain't much, an' that don't look like changin' any time soon". In fact, there are some rumours going around that some of those at the foot of the mountain have just about had enough of this, and are planning to go and give those nobles a piece of their mind!


===== The Merchants =====

It is said that if something can be bought, then it can be bought from the Merchants of the Plains. Though they travel far and wide to acquire goods, all return to Sopra to sell. Much of the pride of the Great House Toqare, the beautiful ornaments and architecture, the efficient infrastructure and steadfast defences, were provided and sourced by the Merchants. In repayment, the Merchants of the Plains pay little to no tax, and have been gifted large areas of land, including places all along the Sopra Pass.

===== The Guild =====

It is said that if something can't be bought, then it can be bought from The Guild. If you want to relieve someone of something, whether that a be a valuable possession or their life, then this is the group you need contact, but be warned, the cost will be high, and you will //always// pay the price.

The Guild also owns one of the only two universities in The Plains, the other, unsurprisingly, owned by the Great House Toqare. The Guild differentiates its teachings by leveraging the knowledge and skill sets of its members to provide a rather unique curriculum, appropriate for individuals that wish to start a career within its ranks.



===== The Nobles =====

The nobility of The Plains live exclusively on the slopes of Mount Sopra (and the surrounding, smaller peaks). The power and influence of any given house directly correlates to its distance along the Sopra Pass, with the Great House Toqare, and its university, positioned at the very peak.

The Great House of the Plains is still reeling from the recent loss of its former head, Grand Duchess Carina Toqare. Admired by nobles all across the slopes of Sopra for her decisive and unwavering leadership, she will be greatly missed, as all eyes now turn to her successor, Magno Toqare. It is thanks to the Grand Duchess that the name Toqare carries the highest possible authority in the region. Only time will tell what young Magno will do with such power.
===== People of Note =====
==== Merchants ====

//Laura Vitelli// - Chief representative of the Merchants

==== Guild Members ====

//Marsilio Venediti// - Leader of The Guild

//Guido Morosini// - Chief Archivist of The Guild

==== Nobles ====

//Grand Duke Magno Toqare// - Grand Duke of the Great House Toqare

//Lady Clara Toqare// - younger sister of Grand Duke Magno Toqare
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