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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Afrodyte" data-source="post: 1906459" data-attributes="member: 8713">a little research goes a long wayAfter doing some preliminary research, the place and time I want to focus on is Romania from the 13th to the 15th century.  The cultural and political climate of that time and place are just about perfect for the adventure I have in mind.  In general, I want to borrow extensively from medieval Romanian history and culture, not produce an exact replica.  Here are some more scholarly questions for those more knowledgeable in this area than I am.  Although a detailed overview would be nice, I know that isn't feasible.  Whatever you feel comfortable with detailing is fine with me.Faith and Values1.  What values most shaped the culture (or specific segments of the culture)?  How were those values expressed?2.  What role did religion play in the lives of the people?  What was their attitude toward religion and faith?  Idealistic (such as: faith- especially [insert religion] faith- is necessary to live a good life; faith is a a key part of getting in touch with the divine; [insert lofty goal here])?  Pragmatic (for instance: faith is a weapon and defense against the unnatural)?  Was religion primarily communal or autonomous?  What happens when someone does not share the faith of the local majority?  Besides Christianity, what religions were present during this time?Society and Government1.  What was the basic social structure like?  What role did gender, class, ethnicity, and religion play in society?2.  What form of government was there?  How did this influence the life of the  people?Folklore and Mythology1.  What role did folklore play in the lives of the people?  What were some of the practices and traditions that resulted from it?2.  What are some supernatural creatures they believed in?3.  What are some of the specific myths and folk tales of this period?Aesthetics1.  What did the typical village look and sound like?  The average stronghold?  Religious center?  The typical commoner?  The typical aristocrat?2.  What is the language like?  What are some common words?  What were the naming customs for people and places?Something DifferentWhat, in your opinion, are the key elements that make medieval Romania different from other medieval European areas?I'm not afraid of lots of words.  If you want to show off how much you know, that's fine by me.  What is important, though, is that the information is accessible enough for a novice (*points to self*) can understand what is being said.</blockquote>

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