Delphi

Delphi is a medium sized city in the western mountains of Unuviel. Delphi maintains a small military known as the Delphi Guard, whose primary role is for defense, although they have been known to send troops to aid their allies when needed. Its mountain location makes Delphi very defensible, although traditionally Delphi seeks its ends through politics, not war.

Delphi Society
In Delphi, not everyone is wealthy, but everyone has family. Families no matter how rich or how poor have their own banners, icons, mottos, etc. Family lines are well documented, as ones lineage is often a source of great pride. An individual's worth is often first judged by the strength of ones surname, although citzens are usually willing to extend some amount of grace in this respect. Where one bad seed might be quickly forgotten or overlooked, a heroic or noble individual can bolster a family's reputation for generations to come.

The concept of nobility or royalty to most citizens of Delphi is a foreign one, for in Delphi political matters are decided by a small group of leaders. Such things can occasionally be explained without much difficulty to stating that a noble belongs to a very respected family, though the would-be tutor might find himself faced with a line of questions about which family member had brought glory and how.

Most citizens are farmers, merchants, or scholars. Healers are also common, both the divine and mundane sort. Many in Delphi worship Ansom, but a large section of the populace also simply claims to devote itself to either Light or Steel.

Delphi Guard
The Delphi Guard is the name of Delphi's military arm. Mountain training makes them tough warriors, and their specialization is in defense. The Delphi Guard is an honored institution that gives pride to its members, and honor to their families. Delphi Guard traditionally defend the city against its enemies, or hunt dangerous beasts if they harass the populace. It is only in rare circumstance that the Delphi Guard leave their territory to aid give their support to allies. Technically, Delphi is a part of the Grand Confederation, and so if called upon to honor their obligations, the Delphi Guard will respond.