[@BurningCold]The Baruvadi form one of the three 'nations' of Veldonn. Colloquially, they are known as Bards due to their celebratory view on life, with a culture that values lore, music, dance and community.

Baruvad, formerly a kingdom and now under the yoke of Lorinth, is located in the heart of Veldonn, surrounded by the Ebenwalde, a dark and dense forest that encompasses the entirety of the country. They are a hard-working people who enjoy brewing beer and passing down their history through poetry and song. This is particularly important to them today, as the Bards suffered the most during the crusade that robbed them of their autonomy. They are a stubborn and enduring people, not accustomed to war or violence, but willing to fight to the death for their lands and for their independence. So when King Charles Adelen and the knights of Lorinth navigated their way to the capital of Stunnenbor, they were met with fierce resistance. Baruvad held out for a decade before Adelen surrounded Stunnenbor and trapped its citizens inside it as it burned.

The Baruvadi maintain their tradition of dissent. Despite the looming presence of Lorinth, rebellions are constant, and the inns and taverns are ablaze with passionate cries for their liberty. Their culture is loosely inspired by Germany.

[@RedDusk]Pyromancy, particularly ebon pyromancy, has been found to be the most effective tool against the undead - particularly vamphiirs. Necromancy and blood magic are strictly forbidden, though there have been cases in the past of members using blood magic. Of course, necromancy is studied as much as it can be without one actually dabbling into it, but again, there are some who have taken a more 'fire-with-fire' approach to the hunt, though the penalty for such is death by fire.

In short, pyromancers are capable of studying other kinds of magic, but their studies under the Order have honed in on ebon pyromancy and how to wield it effectively as both a means of offence and defence. So, maybe you were a maegi of some other faction prior to your induction to the Order or what have you.

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If you guys want to post your characters here, that is fine. However, I won't be accepting them until the OOC has been posted as you guys may change your minds about something based on new info presented or what have you.

[@The Narrator]Looking good thus far! I'll have a more detailed look when I wake up and inbox you. :)