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The [[human]]s and civilized [[humanoids]] live in a society ruled by a monastic, semi-theocratic form of government. In this [[ancient]] hierarchy, the highest monastic position is the Jampala, high monk (satwa) of the Lotus Hat Order. Although the monks and their flock have their own government, [[the Terrible Lightning]] holds dominance over the [[domain]] itself. With his legions of [[rakshasa]] and [[corrupted]] devas, he can terrorize the countryside at will.<ref name=WoRp15-16>[[Worlds of Ravenloft]] p.15-16</ref> | |||
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| Dorjiloka | |
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| Culture Level | [[[CL 5|Dark Ages (5)]], though it was once a Chivalric (8)[1] |
| Ecology | |
| Climate & Terrain | arid plateau |
| Year Formed | xxx |
| Population | xxx |
| Races (%) | Humans, Gnomes, Devas[2] |
| Languages | xxx |
| Religions | A large pantheon of gods and goddesses, with the prospect of mortals to reincarnate into one through dedicated service and freeing oneself from attachment; many monastic traditions[3] |
| Government | Semi-theocracy[3] |
| Ruler(s) | Jampala of the Lotus Hat Order[3] |
| Darklord(s) | Satwa Dorji Kerima[4] |
| Nationality | Dorjilokan[1] |
| Analog | Tibet[5] |
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| Inhabitants of Dorjiloka | |
| Former Inhabitants of Dorjiloka | |
| Flora of Dorjiloka | |
| Fauna of Dorjiloka | |
| Native Monsters of Dorjiloka | |
Biology
Hardly any plant life can take a foothold at this high altitude, but simple shrubs and small fruit trees have somehow survived the domain's oxygen-deprived atmosphere.
Geography
Dorjiloka is an arid plateau that sits atop a high mountain range thirteen-thousand feet above sea level.
Authority
The humans and civilized humanoids live in a society ruled by a monastic, semi-theocratic form of government. In this ancient hierarchy, the highest monastic position is the Jampala, high monk (satwa) of the Lotus Hat Order. Although the monks and their flock have their own government, the Terrible Lightning holds dominance over the domain itself. With his legions of rakshasa and corrupted devas, he can terrorize the countryside at will.[6]
Language & Culture
Dorjiloka's folk can live up to great ages, despite their surprisingly thin frames. The natives wear thick clothes made up of goat and yak fibers, and women decorate themselves with braids, beads and gold jewelry inlaid with semi-precious stones.
Native folk try their best to eke out a living in the unforgiving land, battering down rocks to create small farmland. Some resort to animal husbandry, tending to flocks of mountain goats and taming yaks for butter and leather.
Monks are common in Dorjiloka, and prefer to shave their heads and wear saffron-red robes. Their orders are usually defined and differentiated by their decorative headwear.
Religion runs deep among Dorjilokans, and this is shown in how they live: rugged, simple and sometimes destitute. "All things are impermanent," runs a sacred saying, "the material world is but an illusion. True power comes from hard work, good relations and devotion to the divine."
Found in the netbook Worlds of Ravenloft.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Navigaccio p.12
- ↑ Worlds of Ravenloft p.15
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Worlds of Ravenloft p.15 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "WoRp.16" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid<ref>tag; name "WoRp.16" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Worlds of Ravenloft p.17
- ↑ Navigaccio p.43
- ↑ Worlds of Ravenloft p.15-16
