So, I know I've hardly posted anything about my world here, with the exception of The Legend of Time, but quite a bit of it is developed, and I was informed by Eruheran that I need to post about it in order to get a world subforum
And so, here's the first post. It is about Rinadrion, which is just to the north of Arvindia (the country I'm currently writing about).

Rinadrion is a land of war. It was colonized about a hundred years after Arvindia, but it has currently conquered several countries in the north-western part of Heszeret, as well as the Three Countries (Relastin, Tareth, and Anarth). It's relationship to these countries is basically the set up between England and America before the Revolution: they mostly leave the inhabitants alone, but they expect tribute, and a lot of their basic laws are in place to keep the countries quiet.

A bit about their culture:
Every year, all the fourteen year old boys go to the royal city of Cavaris; some of them are then selected by the top general to serve in the special part of the army which is directly under the command of the king's eldest son. They will serve in this capacity for at least five years, but may continue until they are too old to serve in the army.
A large amount of the men in Rinadrion eventually make their way into the army, since war is so ingrained into their culture. Boys are taught by their fathers to fight as soon as they can hold a fairly heavy stick, and girls often have to take up the slack of farm work when their brothers/fathers/husbands are gone.
The Rinadrions are pagan for the most part. They have three main gods, and a lot of lesser gods. Their main gods, not surprisingly, have to do with war:
Rinard (from which the country’s name comes) is the god of war, Kelvessus is god of the wounded, and Hirdoff is god of the fallen soldier. They also worship the goddess of healing, Thelaya.

Also not surprisingly, their main holidays have to do with war.



The king's sons generally serve in the army from the ages of 15 to 20, and the eldest son is expected to lead his own special unit of soldiers in case of a war.



Well, that's all for now! If anyone can think of any questions, please ask them. I'm always eager to develop my world more.
The next post will be about Belvia.

Edit:
Forgot a few things!

The two races in Rinadrion are men and dwarves, but dwarves stay in the mountains and make things to sell to the king and the army. They are basically citizens, but not expected to fight unless the country is invaded.

Also, this post may seem a bit on the choppy side because it comes from an encyclopedia sort of thing I've written for each country as I develop it. That's why I say, if you have a question, ask away!

I found a post! *reads*

Wow, war is definitely important Are most of its wars involved in keeping the colonies in line?

So, if the girls take up most of the slack on the farm, are they considered equals of men? Or is farming considered something that is womanly, even though it's hard work?

Do they see Thelaya as weaker than the three war-related Gods, or do they value her for restoring life?

Looks good, Laura! Do you have stuff developed for Relastin, Tareth, and Anarth? They sort of...piqued my interest

eru

Thanks for the questions
Actually, most of the wars are just conquering other countries, sort of like the Romans. I do have a story planned where they have to keep two of the Three Countries 'in line', so to speak.
Farm work is seen as hard but not manly.
Thelaya... hmmm, haven't really given these deities thoughts beyond their names and what they do... yes, she would probably be a bit inferior to the three main gods, but superior to the lesser gods, and would definitely be very important to army physicians and wounded soldiers, who would call out to her in a tight spot

I have a tad bit developed for the Three Countries, especially Relastin and Tareth. I have a bad feeling that right now, Anarth is little more than a carbon copy of Tareth *needs to remedy that*
Again, thank you. That gave me a lot of useful food for thought!

OK So they're always looking to expand their borders then?

So would Thelaya sort of be in between the three war gods and the minor gods? In between, so to speak?

Maybe Anarth and Tareth could be one colony with two types of people and some way that distinguishes them/gives them something unique.

You're welcome

eru

Yes. I expect that if a king had ever conquered the whole known world, he would weep like Alexander



Yes!



Hmmm, interesting thought. But The Two Countries doesn't sound as catchy I'll develop something, I'm sure.

That's true (About the two countries)...

eru