<span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="font-family:Open Sans">“What I know of Dusan? You will likely have to bring me another book of pages to scrawl it on,” Altair had said once the quill had been tossed back to him. He looked at Cygnus when his chin was tilted up, threatening him if he wrote down things that were not true.<br/>
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“Why would I write falsehoods?” Altair questioned. It would not serve him, and he did not think Cygnus was a danger to Dusan. Just to himself, perhaps. “I would tell you tales of my homeland all day and night if you would but ask.” His eyes fell to the book, and the warning rung in his ears. “What do you mean, he is part of this book?” He couldn't bring himself to touch it, unsure what vile things Cygnus was referring to.<br/>
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<i>Surely not</i>..<br/>
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“I won't.”<br/>
</span></span><br/><div style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="font-family:Dancing Script">Lain</span></span>​</div><span style="font-size: 15px"><br/>
<div style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family:Dancing Script">The Blind Seer<br/>
Wise, beautiful, and cunning.<br/>
Willowy and ethereal in appearance, with translucent hair, alabaster skin, and eyes like a clouding storm.<br/>
Goddess of dance and connection.<br/>
</span>​</div><span style="font-family:Dancing Script">It has been told that she was the one that brought the gods together, and connected then through her divinity and faith. Many would have fought, gods too arrogant for their own good, had she not tricked them into working together, and it was her matronly nature that cemented their bonds. Though she is not the most powerful of the deities of Dusan, she has the easiest time of making her way. She nurtures those faithful to her, and promises protection to any followers that would serve loyally. Because of her amiable nature, is has been said that she can call upon other gods and goddesses for favors of grand proportion.</span><br/>
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He wrote too of some of the other common Dusanian gods. Of Yelis, the god most known for it's unforgiving nature, and it's vengeful personality. And also Jorah, the childlike god who was mischievous and impish. He left space to write tales of many more, but he started with the ones that called to him most in that time. Yelis, because he was feeling vengeful, and then Jorah because he was watching as the last of his childlike naivety and trust were slipping from his fingertips. He went on next to write some of the history of Dusan.<br/>
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<span style="font-family:Dancing Script">Dusan v Ellanian War<br/>
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King Fridraus of Ellania helped to lead his armies against Dusan, to overthrow the lunatic powers of Dusan. They liberated the region, but Ellania expected a piece in return, and appointed someone of their choosing to the throne. King Jausemir, of noble Dusanian lineage now rules. Some see it as a blessing, others see him as more a puppet of Ellania.</span><br/>
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Altair went on to speak this outloud, talking as he wrote, hoping that Cygnus was curious enough that he wouldn't throttle him for it.<br/>
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“It was how I was sold to an Ellanian man in the first place. How you came about seizing me, stealing me from one of their traveling merchant ships. Trade was opened up with Ellania, even their cultured and highly valued slaves, though there is unrest about it. Ellania threatens to disrupt their culture, and their way of life. I have been told that Dusan seeks change against this, and wishes to stop the import of their slaves out of their country at all. I imagine they would be appalled at seeing what you've done to me, just as much as Lain. Ellanians are a crude and rough people, but not so openly violent.” Altair had managed to go unscathed, even in Ellania. His tone was unbiased despite his words, speaking as if they were discussing something as inconsequential as the weather.<br/>
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Altair started a new page.<br/>
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<span style="font-family:Dancing Script">Slavery in Dusan<br/>
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The master slave relationship is meant to be one built on mutual respect. In Dusan, the rape of slaves is something that hardly occurs. A new slave holds power often in that regard, signaling to their master when they are interested in giving themselves. Dusanian slaves are widely known for their affection, and their relationship of give and takes goes beyond the capability of most men and women who were raised outside of Dusans easy customs.<br/>
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Slaves are raised from childhood, nurtured, and tested into areas of strength. They are put to use where they might be best suited, and educated to match. A master, once established with a slave, will usually keep them for their lifetime. As they age, they might run the master's estate, or even still warm the master's bed. Age is not seen as a bad thing, but rather an asset, and a depiction of wisdom and knowledge. It is these long years of nurturing and education that makes a Dusanian slave such a valuable asset.</span></span>