Valkarth Tlakotani @Valkarth · Nov 18@TheEdVerse
considering the rather democratic nature of Turmish, are there nobles too? It’s my understanding the merchants are a form of noble?— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) November 22, 2019
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Yes, certain long-wealthy merchant families try to claim special privileges for themselves on the basis of being “great houses of Turmish,” and divide ‘great’ from ‘everyday’ folk on the basis of bloodline and ‘class’ (as in, 2)
…if you’re ‘one of us’ you’ve been raised with training and education that sets you above commoners of Turmish, more suited (“fit” is the usual term used) to wield authority, and you share our views of the world and our…#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) November 22, 2019
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…rightful place in it, as well as what’s best for Turmish. Which is acting as nobles whether or not formal titles are used. And increasingly, in Turmish, this is accepted; the special status claimed is being granted.#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) November 22, 2019