Farrel
From The Heretic Knowledge Vault
Farrel is a large forested continent between Tsuiraku and Veracia. The interior was once ruled by the Keiren -- "wood elves," more or less. Farrel contains the cities of Port Lorrel, Taberna, Thranel and Isabel.
History
Before The Mage/Priest Wars between Tsuiraku and Veracia, Farrel was in the Veracian Church's sphere of influence. The Veracians didn't quite run the place, but that didn't keep them from acting like it. They still have some influence there, and run an orphanage in Farrel that serves (among other things) as a collection point for possible Ensigerum recruits such as Sara Amraphel.
After Tsuiraku's victory, Farrel moved into the Tsuirakan sphere of influence and a Marshall Plan-like program was set up to modernize the country. (Not that they should need it- for all its 19th Century feel, Farrel is obviously the most advanced culture in the comic, shown by it exclusive development of the clothes-button.)
Culture
Farrelian culture seems to be libertarian. Law enforcement is conducted by hiring one of many mercenary guilds, the products of which will do their utmost to keep the peace for as long as they are employed. Should a mercenary find himself unemployed, he rather graciously elects to fill the role of the criminal class. The Gewehr Wraiths began as a Farrelian mercenary guild before they re-invented themselves as a criminal syndicate following a catastrophic defeat at the hands of the Northern Confederacy.
Jon Amraphel's description of what he had been taught about the creation of the elves and humans indicates that, at least during his youth, the followers of Luminosita held considerable sway. Now Farrel has seemingly turned away from the priests of Veracia and towards the mages of Tsuiraku.
Notes
| Well, at the time Farrel had become so intertwined and dependent with Veracia, that one of the most common points of discussion among the populous was "how long do you think before Veracia just decides to annex us?"
So when Tsuiraku showed up, Farrel was 'Ah, Hello new friend! Come, talk, tell us of things, stay a spell. Perhaps you need anything? Just ask it. We can make you great deal! Let's see what you have to offer." because they saw it as their best shot at getting out from under Veracia. And it worked quite well too. At the cost of just a chunk of land that wasn't doing much for them anyway, they have managed to build themselves back up into a world power just by the sake of skillful trade relations and being the go-between for Tsuiraku and Veracia. ~ Michael Poe |
