A territory with a troubled past, Chaillot is a land where societal norms of the Blood have been turned on their head. Dark Jeweled are persecuted, the Landen rule a Province with their government, and the Territory Court is trying to keep it all running. Information in this thread will help a writer hit the ground running but for more in-depth information about Chaillot please refer to the Culture of Chaillot or have a look in the
Territory Keep for other articles!
● Chaillot is based loosely on France along with similar elements from nearby cultures. Character names are most commonly pulled from French culture with some allowance for names from other lands as not
everyone is native to the territory. If you need help with naming your character, here are some resources:
Behind the Name, this
wikipedia category, and this
generator link. The last is preset to the most commonly used but can be adjusted by clicking settings towards the upper right (and thus can be used for any territory you want to play in).
● There is no rule for Chaillotan last names other than being culturally appropriate. That said: surname overlap can--and
has--happened. It can be helpful to do a
quick search to see if the last name has been used. If it has and you're really into it, consider reaching out to the player of the character to see if they're looking for more family. This can be a great plot hook to get you involved right away! However, if you need to change a surname--or even a first name--after you've already made the subaccount, you can get it changed
here.
● Sometimes French names have special characters in them. An example of this is Jérémie. When creating a name with a special character, please create it
without the special characters (as they can interfere with the tracking). However, after making the handle you can post within
this thread and have the display name fixed!
● The instability within the Dark Jeweled of Chaillot has ensured that those of Light Jewels enjoy greater prestige and importance compared to other territories.
↪ With that in mind, a Dark Jeweled Warlord would find themselves regarded with more fear than a Light Jeweled Warlord Prince within the current political climate.
↪ Chaillot’s general population believes wholeheartedly in the instability of their Dark Jewels. More on this can be found below in the
Culture section.
● Dark Jewels occur at a normal rate but are persecuted and the subject of intense scrutiny.
↪ Many Dark Jeweled individuals leave, fall into the clutches of the Red Market, are sentenced to Dark Haven, or are otherwise caught up in a war against their very existence whether they like it or not.
● Purple Dusk and above are considered the
safe jewels. Opal and Blood Opal are subject to observation and considered at-risk. Green and below are considered unstable and are kept monitored.
↪ An individual that wears the Opal or Blood Opal can expect more scrutiny from those around them than they would have experienced before 194AP.
↪ Originally Green was considered at-risk with Opal and Blood Opal but in the aftermath of the Dark Jeweled attacks that view has shifted.
↪ If an individual wearing the Green--or Darker--shows any sign of instability then it is very likely they will be remanded into the custody of a Black Widow and eventually sent to Dark Haven.
● During the height of the civil war, with supplies dwindling, Hearth Witches were the ones that helped stretch things out. As such Hearth Witches are a coveted treasure, valued for more than just being some of the best fashion designers, and find that they have more respect here than they might in another territory.
● Particularly interested in the brain, especially the ones in the employ of Dark Haven, Healers explore every avenue that they can to make headway in understanding instability. If there is an advancement to be made in medications, in the use of potions to alter one's brain chemistry without the touch of a Black Widow Mind Healer, then it is likely because of the experimentation of a Healer.
● Priestesses are the spiritual and educational backbone of Chaillot, guiding the people when they need it most.
↪ Most individuals are expected to have been educated at an altar, if not one of the privately run schools.
↪ They educate more than just the youth, offering lessons in philosophy and more to those that come to the altars willing to learn.
↪ Recent years and the rise of instability in the Dark Jeweled has led to some Priestesses believing that something must be done. Not only has this resulted in attempts of trying to manipulate the Rituals and Ceremonies--such as Birthright and Offering--but has led to a growing schism within the Conclave.
● Black Widows have been responsible for the mental well-being of Chaillot's citizens for countless decades. While they are highly respected, that respect is beginning to wane in the aftermath of the Dark Jeweled attacks.
↪ Dark Haven employs several Black Widows but the bulk of them are within the Hourglass.
↪ The Hourglass regularly experiments and otherwise tries to control and understand the instability of the Dark Jeweled.
↪ With the rise of instability many are questioning whether or not they can handle the problem.
↪ While Black Widows are the ones responsible for the care, management, and transport of those considered unstable, they often have Witches or Warlords in their employ--as they tend to be the most even-tempered of the Castes--to aid them in this endeavor.
● Despite being the highest Castes, requiring the utmost respect, both Queens and Warlord Princes are experiencing a loss of face and some public snubbing. This is a direct result of the actions of the Warlord Prince of Chaillot, Etienne Roux, and the Cousin Queens, Madeline Rousseau and Josette Moreau, during the civil war.
● No exact date can be pinpointed as the beginning of the Dark Jeweled instability but rumors of incidents stretch back to not long before the Purge.
↪ As many of the incidents were documented following the Purge, it is sometimes believed that it is responsible for the instability within the Dark Jeweled.
↪ Rumors vary as to what the cause of the instability is ranging from Mother Night’s displeasure in the behavior of Dark Jeweled to a psychic miasma driving them insane. No one knows the actual truth.
↪ Both the Hourglass and the Conclave devote considerable time and resources into trying to pinpoint an underlying cause leaving Dark Haven to contain and handle those individuals that are considered lost to their ‘instability’.
↪ A character can have whatever opinion they want about the instability of the Dark Jeweled. However, save for the highest echelons of Chaillot, most are not aware that the instability of the Dark Jeweled is a problem that has been created by the actions of those who wish to remain in power.
● Just shy of three years, the civil war left Chaillot ailing and it is just now on the path to recovery.
↪ Food shortages were rampant, especially with the lack of Queen’s Gift to increase the natural bounty of the land. Queens are now required to Gift under penalty of punishment (to be determined by the Territory Court).
↪ The infrastructure of Chaillot has suffered heavily and there are openings at nearly every level.
↪ Many businesses closed or otherwise had to be shut down due to the blockades and embargoes that severely limited their resources.
↪ People are more vocal than they have ever been before and will question a Ruler’s right to rule due to perceived improper behavior.
● Chaillot was home to one of the realm's only blue-water navies. It has been near decimated in the aftermath of the Dark Jeweled attacks, leaving many of the Naval Fleet dead at sea (due to both the storm and the attacks upon their boats).
↪ Those still remaining take the honor of the institution seriously and work hard to return it to its former glory.
↪ It's motto is Honor, Homeland, Valor, Discipline and was found on every boat within the Naval Fleet.
↪ With the Navy destroyed, Chaillot has turned to Privateers to protect its interests. The survivors of the Navy often take personal umbrage with the use of this stopgap.
↪ More information about both the Navy and Privateers will be found in a forthcoming article. Until it is up, please refer to the
old article about the Navy.
● Within Chaillot, Landen have their own form of government that they have created that came into existence around fifty years after the Purge.
↪ As the Landen now rule Touleans, there are changes and more being made in the highest offices of the government. One of the biggest pushes is to ensure that the only ones in power within it are Landen and not Jeweless Blood.
↪ Each Province has its own name as used by the Landen. Rouen refers to Cotaine, Artois refers to Rennes, and Bastia refers to Touleans.
↪ Not only do they have their own government but they are also at the front of most non-Craft technological advances.
↪ The Landen believe that while Craft is beyond them, science is not.
↪ Any advancements or ideas for new technology not already in place must be discussed with Rated Em. If there's something you want to see if it can be created, just reach out!
↪ A more in-depth look at the Landen and their society can be found in the
Landen article, with an updated version forthcoming.
● Details and information about Chaillot’s recent history, things that have caused some of the culture changes, can be found in the
History of Chaillot article.
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