You were raised among the Subjects of Malgrim, god of Stone, Crystal, and Mountain. Dravosk is a kingdom built upon endurance, tradition, and resolve. Its society places great importance on promises, with serious oaths treated as spiritually binding. Architecture and stonework are considered sacred, and ancestors are honored through monuments and carvings throughout the kingdom. You may have grown up among builders, miners, warriors, artisans, historians, or families who have lived among the mountains for generations. Whether you embrace Dravosk's traditions or find their rigidity difficult to accept, your upbringing taught you that your word carries weight and that some things are worth standing firm for.
- Equipment: You begin with sturdy clothing suited to a mountainous environment, a small carved stone bearing a personal or family symbol, a simple pouch, and 10 GP. The carved stone may have been given to you by a family member, carved during an important occasion, or kept as a reminder of a promise.
| d6 | Upbringing |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stoneworker. You grew up around builders, sculptors, miners, or other craftspeople who worked with stone. |
| 2 | Oathkeeper. Your family placed enormous importance on promises, and you learned from an early age to take your word seriously. |
| 3 | Mountain Child. You spent much of your childhood exploring the rugged mountains surrounding your home. |
| 4 | Ancestor Keeper. You were raised around monuments and carvings dedicated to your ancestors and learned their histories. |
| 5 | Weight-Trained. You participated in the Dravosk tradition of carrying small stone-filled packs to develop physical strength and resolve. |
| 6 | Pillar Vow. You witnessed or participated in the Vow of the Pillar, where two people press their foreheads together and remain perfectly still while making a serious promise. |
You are familiar with the customs, traditions, and social expectations of Dravosk. You can recognize common symbols, gestures, ceremonies, and practices associated with Malgrim's followers. You understand the importance Dravosk places upon oaths and can comfortably navigate communities where promises, craftsmanship, and ancestral traditions are treated with great seriousness.
Suggested Characteristics
The people of Dravosk are often shaped by a culture that values resolve, reliability, tradition, and responsibility. Some are stubborn and slow to change, while others are patient, dependable, and exceptionally difficult to intimidate. Consider how your upbringing affected your relationship with promises, tradition, outsiders, and the idea of standing firm when others would compromise.
Contacts
Your upbringing in Dravosk may have left you with connections among miners, builders, artisans, warriors, historians, elders, or families who have lived within the mountains for generations. Consider creating one or more contacts who know your family, your craft, your reputation, or a promise you once made.
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