Lux of Arx

Lux of Arx: An Unofficial Guide to the Notable Products of Arx by Type and Region

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When I roleplay, I like to give flavor to the things I use as props--from food to drink, from metal to jewelry, from horses to artwork, I find it more interesting to roleplay something from a specific region rather than as a generic item. Thus, I've created this guide if other people want to do the same. There are a few important caveats before we begin:

1. Saying something is "the best" does not make it so. All judgment is subjective.
2. Saying your region is noted for something (good or bad) doesn't necessarily make it so. You might think Krispy Kremes are the best donuts in the world, but there are lots of regions that have never heard of your kind of donut.
3. This list is not meant to be exhaustive. Add to it, or add your own spin on such things in roleplaying.

By Type

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Food

• Bacon

1. Oathlands: Described by Tristram as "crispy, like American bacon". Produced throughout the Oathlands.
2. Crownlands: Described by Tristram as "chewy, like Canadian bacon".
3. Lyceum: Described by Tristram as "often spiced/spicy".
4. Northlands: Described by Tristram as "tough, makes great jerky"
5. Thraxian: Described by Tristram as "do not eat Thraxian bacon, fishermen can't raise pigs"

• Chocolate

1. Oathlands - Wyrmguard: Blancbier is noted for its dark and milk chocolates, especially hot chocolate beverages.

• Honey

1. Oathlands - Laurent: One of the largest producers of honey and honey products.

• Lamb and Mutton

1. Oathlands - Blackram: The 'Shephards' breed wonderful, fat lambs and sheep alongside specialty mint products such as jelly.

• Tobacco
• Haze

1. Oathlands - Greenmarch: Produces some really good haze; "Greenmarch Green", other colorful names.

• Fish

1. Crownlands - Deepwood: Freshwater fish from the rivers, coastal delicacies such as crustaceans and mollusks.

• Steak

1. Crownlands - Deepwood: Excellent venison and wild boar. Good hunting, especially around Old Oak.

• Maple

1. Oathlands - Valardin: There's a lot of maple trees around Sanctum. Just sayin'. Might be why the Oathlands love maple syrup.

• "Blancbier" Toast: equivalent of French toast.
• Produce

1. Crownlands - Deepwood: Apples, berries, and traditional garden vegetables thrive here.

Drink

• Mead

1. Oathlands - Laurent: The Laurent beehives and breweries produce a wide variety of meads, from fruity to plain, often quite strong.

• Scotch
• Whiskey
• Ale
• Cider

1. Crownlands - Deepwood: hard cider, superior to that of the Oathlands (according to Crownlands folk,) includes berry varieties.

• Red Wine
• White Wine
• Sparkling Wine
• Juices

1. Oathlands - Laurent: In addition to honey and mead, the Laurents produce apple juice and cider.
2. Crownlands - Deepwood: Unfermented juice and cider, as well berry varieties.

• Teas

1. Oathlands - Blackram: Make a wonderful mint tea.
2. Oathlands - Valardin: The Valardins make many different kinds of tea.
3. Crownlands - Deepwood: A sizable tea trade, particularly fruit flavored. House Mercier has an almost complete monopoly on trade.

Weapons, Metals, and Armor

• Steel
• Wood

1. Oathlands - Greenmarch: The Greenwood produces some fine and exotic woods.
2. Crownlands - Deepwood: Noted for its strong, enduring wood; its primary export.

• Swords
• Other Melee Weapons
• Steel Armor
• Leather Armor
• Bows

1. Oathlands - Greenmarch: Greenmarch produces excellent bows from their extensive forest holdings in the Greenwood.
2. Crownlands - Deepwood: Produces sturdy, long lasting bows and weapon handles.

Art

• Music

1. Crownlands - Deepwood: Artistic and performing arts pursuits are a respected and frequent pastime of Deepwood, particularly in Old Oak. Those who show talent in a given artistic pursuit are provided with the means to pursue their passion professionally.

• Painting

1. Crownlands - Deepwood: Artistic and performing arts pursuits are a respected and frequent pastime of Deepwood, particularly in Old Oak. Those who show talent in a given artistic pursuit are provided with the means to pursue their passion professionally.

• Dance

1. Crownlands - Deepwood: Artistic and performing arts pursuits are a respected and frequent pastime of Deepwood, particularly in Old Oak. Those who show talent in a given artistic pursuit are provided with the means to pursue their passion professionally.

• Plays

1. Deepwood: Artistic and performing arts pursuits are a respected and frequent pastime of Deepwood, particularly in Old Oak. Those who show talent in a given artistic pursuit are provided with the means to pursue their passion professionally.

Clothing and Jewelry

• Clothing

1. Crownlands - Deepwood: Deepwood has a thriving fur trade, particularly close to Twainfort.

• Jewelry

1. Crownlands - Deepwood: The eastern shore produce pearls as a primary industry for the area.

Animals

• Horses

1. Oathlands - Blanchard: Noted for "producing some of the finest calvary in Arvum".

• Dogs
• Birds of Prey

By Region

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Oathlands

• Valardin: Produces maple syrup and maplewood, as well as a great deal of bacon and a variety of teas.
• Telmar
• Greenmarch: Haze of many varied types; varieties of exotic woods and well-crafted bows.
• Wyrmguard: Crafters of some really fine scotches, as well as fine dark and milk chocolates.
• Blanchard: Noted for producing "some of the finest cavalry in Arvum".
• Blackram: Lamb, sheep, specialty mint products, mint tea.
• Laurent: Honey, a wide variety of excellent meads, apple juice and cider.
• Lyonnesse

Northlands

• Redrain
• Nightgold
• Halfshav

Crownlands

• Grayson
• Deepwood
• Bisland
• Ashford

Lyceum

• Velenosa
• Argento
• Fidante
• Gilden
• Hawkmour
• Igniseri
• Malvici
• Pravus
• Rubino-Zaffria

Mourning Isles

• Thrax
• Darkwater
• Grimhall
• Navegant
• Tyde