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The larls (Earls) ' The Clan-chiefs subservient to the King.
77w Warlords - Keepers of castles and leaders of groups of warriors
subservient to the Jarls.
The Warriors - Next in line.
The Peasantry - Farm workers. Not exactly serfs. They are used as
soldiers.
Freemen - Merchants, woodsmen, hunters, miners. Can be quite
wealthy. Mostly town dwellers.
MODES OF ADDRESS
The King - August Majesty
Other Nobles - My Lord
Warriors - Brave John or Mighty John
Freemen - Ntiner John, Merchant John, etc.
Peasants - John
Slaves - You or Slave. Never called by name
MANNERS
Nadraks are bold, war-like and rowdy. They are the most likeable of
the Angaraks. They like to drink and they like to make money They
are somewhat less fearful of the Grolims than are other Angaraks.
All Angarak societies are cruel, and public executions (as well as
the sacrifices) are a common entertainment. They are fanatic warriors,
but tend to be a little flighty in combat - high-strung. Nadraks are not
really trustworthy. Marriage is by purchase. Women have no rights.
POPULATION
probably 4 million Nadraks.
HOLIDAYS
(Note: Erastide is not celebrated in the Angarak Kingdoms.)
Festival of Torak - Torak's supposed birthday - a few sacrifices.
Day of the Grief Place - Date of a major battle in Drasnia - an orgy of
sacrifice.
Day of the Wounding - The day when Torak was burned by the Orb
several sacrifices.
Day of the Casting Out - The day when Belgarath, Cherek and the
boys retrieved the Orb from Cthol Mishrak and Torak destroyed the
city - many sacrifices.
Mishrak Ac Thull
COINAGE
See Gar og Nadrak. Much barter among the Thulls..
COSTUME
The standard costume of the Thulls is a knee-length belted tunic with
elbow-length sleeves (male and female) made of various fabrics. Soft
leather shoes. Armor is a chain mail complete with helmet. Weapons
are broadswords, maces and axes (weapons of strength) in winter fur